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Engineering Brief

Max as an Interactive, Multi-Modal Learning and Teaching Tool for Audio Engineering

Authors: Bassett, Mark

AES Convention 141 · Paper 304 · September 2016

Abstract

A solid understanding of fundamental audio engineering concepts, specifically signal flow, is paramount to the successful operation of audio technologies. Failure to fully understand the signal path of a system can lead to students learning audio technology “functions by rote, making them inherently non-transferrable” and may also lead to the development of inaccurate conceptual models. This paper discusses the use of Max software to teach fundamental audio engineering concepts to first-year Bachelor of Audio students. Although not designed as a learning and teaching tool, Max is perfectly suited for this purpose as it is interactive, adaptive and facilitates multiple modes of learning and interaction.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 141
AES Convention
141
Paper number
304
Publication date
September 6, 2016
Session subject
Acoustics, Psychoacoustics, & Education
Affiliation
SAE Institute Byron Bay, Byron Bay, NSW, Australia; University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Engineering Brief