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REC 216 — PRO TOOLS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RECORDING STUDIO (CUR-501)

REC 216 — PRO TOOLS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RECORDING STUDIO is a DePaul University catalog course in School of Music. The goal of this course is to transform students from casual listeners of recorded music into educated critical analysts. Students will study the history and development of recording technology and recording studios. Lab exercises will teach the basics of recording and signal processing using Digidesign Pro Tools software. Arts and Literature.

Summary 🟢 ✓

  • Resource type: course
  • College / school: Sound Recording Technology
  • College/School: School of Music
  • Curriculum section: School of Music
  • Catalog: REC 216
  • Last Verified: 2026-07-01

Course access

  • Access: 🟢 Green — Open or routine access
  • Rationale: No formal prerequisites listed in catalog description; open to any student meeting university registration rules.
  • Prerequisites: None listed in catalog description

Verification

Catalog description

The goal of this course is to transform students from casual listeners of recorded music into educated critical analysts. Students will study the history and development of recording technology and recording studios. Lab exercises will teach the basics of recording and signal processing using Digidesign Pro Tools software. Arts and Literature.

Resource relevance

Relevant applied coursework per catalog description review (labs, studios, instrumentation, media production, or similar).

CSH-010

MUS-001

MUS-003

Notes

Catalog course key: REC 216.

Catalog context

  • Recent schedule: 2026-2027 Autumn — Daniel Steinman