Associate of Science Degree

Music and Integrated Technology

Electronic Digital Instrument

About The Program

The Electronic Digital Instrument (EDI) Associate of Science Degree announces the EDI as the primary instrument of technical study in this purely digital 21st-century program. Students will receive technical, musical, and practical training, including collaborative opportunities and live recording experience on an electronic Digital Instrument in innovative musical situations. This groundbreaking workforce CTE program trains students for work in the music industry by focusing exclusively on the intersection between Electronic Digital Instruments and Electronic Pop music styles.

To acquire the Associate of Science in Electronic Digital Instrument, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better and one of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education and Proficiency requirements, California State University General Education Breadth (CSUGE), or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

Person using a grid-based music production controller next to a keyboard and a computer screen.

What is an Electronic Digital Instrument (EDI)?

An Electronic Digital Instrument (EDI) is a type of musical instrument that generates sound electronically and digitally. These instruments utilize digital signal processing to create, manipulate, and produce audio. Examples of EDIs include:

  • Synthesizers: Generate sounds through oscillators and filters.
  • Samplers: Playback and manipulate recorded sounds.
  • Drum Machines: Create and sequence rhythmic patterns.
  • Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs): Software platforms for recording, editing, and producing music.

EDIs often feature capabilities like MIDI support, programmability, and integration with other software and hardware, making them versatile tools for modern music creation and performance.

Course Highlights

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