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Pasadena City College

MUSC96A - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC RECORDING AND PRODUCTION

C-ID: CMUS100X

Course Description

Prerequisite: One of the following: MUSC 001A, 040, 041A, or placement based on the music assessment process.

Introduction to computer music production. Use of MIDI (Musical Instrumental Digital Interface), methods of triggering MIDI (controllers, sequencers etc.), samplers and synthesizers, digital audio recording, signal processing. Aesthetic principles of music production. Recommended for students interested in music production. Total of 54 hours lecture and 36 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU C-ID: CMUS 100X
Grade Mode: L, A

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

3.5 semester units

Course Sections

Winter 2026 - Semester

Jan 5 to Feb 12
section: 11596
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Daniel Cole
Live Seat Count: 1 available seats - (about 17 hours ago)
Section notes:
CRN 11596: Before the class begins, a Welcome Letter with detailed course information will be sent to students using the e-mail account provided to the college. Students MUST log in to the course at http://canvas.pasadena.edu to complete an introductory assignment by 11:59 pm Wednesday, January 07, or they will be dropped from the class. For online course Technology Requirements see https://pasadena.edu/academics/pcc-online/.
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Spring 2026 - Semester

Feb 18 to Jun 14
section: 38334
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Daniel Cole
Live Seat Count: 9 available seats - (about 17 hours ago)
Section notes:
CRN 38334: Before the class begins, a Welcome Letter with detailed course information will be sent to students using the e-mail account provided to the college. Students MUST log in to the course at http://canvas.pasadena.edu to complete an introductory assignment by 11:59 pm Friday, February 20, or they will be dropped from the class. For online course Technology Requirements see https://pasadena.edu/academics/pcc-online/.
Registration Opens 12/11/25

Summer 2025 - Semester

Jun 23 to Aug 3
section: 55492
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Daniel Cole
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (4 months ago)
Section notes:
CRN 55492: Before the class begins, a Welcome Letter with detailed course information will be sent to students using the e-mail account provided to the college. Students MUST log in to the course at http://canvas.pasadena.edu to complete an introductory assignment by 11:59 pm Wednesday, June 25, or they will be dropped from the class. For online course Technology Requirements see https://pasadena.edu/academics/pcc-online/.
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Fall 2025 - Semester

Aug 25 to Dec 14
section: 78122
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Daniel Cole
Live Seat Count: 7 available seats - (about 17 hours ago)
Section notes:
CRN 78122: Before the class begins, a Welcome Letter with detailed course information will be sent to students using the e-mail account provided to the college. Students MUST log in to the course at http://canvas.pasadena.edu to complete an introductory assignment by 11:59 pm Wednesday, August 27, or they will be dropped from the class. For online course Technology Requirements see https://pasadena.edu/academics/pcc-online/.
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