The Digital Revolution in Music: 1990-1999
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What significant change occurred in 1991 regarding audio software?

  • Pro Tools was discontinued.
  • Avid launched its digital audio workstation.
  • Sound Tools changed its name to Pro Tools. (correct)
  • Sound Tools was replaced by Cubase.

    • Which song is recognized as the first #1 record produced using Pro Tools?

  • My Prerogative by Bobby Brown
  • Enter Sandman by Metallica
  • Control by Janet Jackson
  • Livin' la Vida Loca by Ricky Martin (correct)

    • During the 90s, which music genre dominated the charts?

  • Classic rock
  • Hip-hop (correct)
  • Jazz
  • Country music

    • Who produced Metallica's eponymous album released in 1991?

    <p>Bob Rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which studio software was developed by Digidesign and Avid together in 1995?

    <p>Pro Tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is New Jack Swing primarily characterized by?

    <p>Sampler and drum machine-based R&amp;B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the first webmail service, Hotmail, launched?

    <p>1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which producer is NOT known for their work in the 80s and 90s with hard rock bands?

    <p>Teddy Riley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable trend in music occurred in the late 90s concerning band popularity?

    <p>Popularity of one-hit wonders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following technologies was introduced in 1999?

    <p>Cubase with VST host capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genre did NOT rise in prominence during the 1990s?

    <p>Reggae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded Steinberg, the company known for developing Cubase?

    <p>Karl Steinberg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artist is NOT listed as an important artist of the 90's?

    <p>Taylor Swift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature marked Pro Tools 5.0, released in 1999?

    <p>Enhanced audio editing capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the VST protocol, which is essential for audio plugins, released?

    <p>1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these events transitioned MTV into the era of viral videos?

    <p>Launch of YouTube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following artists was associated with the genre of alternative rock in the 90's?

    <p>Nine Inch Nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant development in recording technology occurred in the late 90's?

    <p>Death rattle of the hard disk recorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hip-hop genre is characterized by artists such as 2Pac and Notorious B.I.G.?

    <p>Gangster rap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant technological advancement was created by Roger Linn?

    <p>MPC60</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which album, released in 1992, is considered a milestone in hip-hop history?

    <p>The Chronic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of limiters in radio stations during the loudness wars?

    <p>To generate the loudest broadcasts possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology became popular as a home recording solution in the 90s?

    <p>Cassette 4-tracks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major limitation of the original MPC60?

    <p>Low sampling frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a genre spawned by the rave culture?

    <p>Jazz rap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following artists was NOT associated with the formation of Death Row Records?

    <p>Ice-T</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the ADAT technology released in the early 90s?

    <p>CD quality sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which producer is often regarded as the most influential hip-hop producer of the 90s?

    <p>Dr. Dre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sound did the Roland TR-909 primarily offer?

    <p>Synthetic sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of music did mastering engineers focus on during the loudness wars?

    <p>Audio loudness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which album represents the debut release of Daft Punk?

    <p>Homework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a notable feature of the Waves L1 Ultramaximizer?

    <p>Digital brickwall limiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which boy band was not self-formed but instead created by a producer?

    <p>Backstreet Boys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the most successful songwriter of all time behind Lennon & McCartney?

    <p>Max Martin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique does Max Martin use in his songwriting?

    <p>Melodic math</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following artists was NOT produced by Max Martin?

    <p>Ricky Martin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which boy band is associated with the producer Maurice Starr?

    <p>New Kids on the Block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The transition from synth pop in the 80s to pure pop in the 90s included which of the following?

    <p>Britney Spears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What song by Britney Spears marks the beginning of Max Martin's successful songwriting career in the late 90s?

    <p>...Baby One More Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following boy bands was active in the late 90s and early 2000s alongside *NSYNC?

    <p>Backstreet Boys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor released?

    <p>1995</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is NOT associated with the Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor?

    <p>Digital input</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who produced Green Day's album 'Dookie'?

    <p>Rob Cavallo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was Radiohead's album 'OK Computer' released?

    <p>1997</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major impact did the MP3 format have?

    <p>It revolutionized file sharing by reducing audio file size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Napster primarily known for?

    <p>Being the first mainstream peer-to-peer file trading network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a theme explored in Radiohead's album 'OK Computer'?

    <p>Alienation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology did the MP3 format utilize?

    <p>MPEG-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did Napster have on recorded music sales?

    <p>Eviscerated sales of recorded music.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following artists was NOT produced by Rob Cavallo?

    <p>Radiohead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major change regarding music formats during the 1990s?

    <p>CDs dominated the market while LPs largely stopped being manufactured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which producer is known for the production of multiple hits in the late 80s and 90s, including work with Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey?

    <p>Babyface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technological advancement became the standard for digital audio in the 90s?

    <p>44.1kHz/16 bit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which band is critically associated with the early 90s grunge movement?

    <p>Soundgarden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic was typical of grunge music's song structure?

    <p>Soft → loud → soft formula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the producer of Nirvana's album 'Nevermind'?

    <p>Butch Vig</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary unique feature of the Sony C-800 microphone introduced in 1992?

    <p>It used tube technology and produced incredibly detailed high-end sounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which production duo co-founded LaFace Records?

    <p>Babyface and LA Reid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tracks was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis?

    <p>Janet Jackson - Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bands is NOT a part of the Seattle grunge scene?

    <p>Blink-182</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a defining factor of 90's hip-hop?

    <p>The emergence of several distinct sub-genres.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genre does the production team Babyface and LA Reid frequently collaborate with?

    <p>Pop and R&amp;B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year was the album 'Nevermind' released?

    <p>1991</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did CDs provide as advantages over LPs?

    <p>Higher quality sound and portability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Digital Revolution: 1990-1999

    • Transition to Digital Dominance: The period saw a shift towards digital audio technologies.
    • The Era of the CD: CDs became the dominant format, replacing LPs.
    • One-Hit Wonders & Albums: Albums with only one prominent hit song became prevalent.
    • Urban Music Dominance: Hip-hop and R&B ruled the charts.
    • Pop Music Trends: New Jack Swing emerged as a prominent pop style.
    • Sound Tools to Pro Tools: Digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools gained popularity in professional studios.
    • Steinberg and Cubase: Steinberg and Cubase were popular DAWs.
    • Rise and Fall of ADAT: ADAT was a significant audio technology.
    • Napster and the MP3: Napster and MP3 technology disrupted music distribution.
    • Heavy Metal to Grunge to Pop Punk: Diverse music genres existed.
    • Rave Culture: Rave culture and dance music emerged as prominent subgenres.
    • Boy Bands and Max Martin: Boy bands and Max Martin were influential in pop music.
    • Pro Tools in the 90s: Pro Tools became a standard in professional audio recording studios.

    1991 - Sound Tools Changes to Pro Tools

    • Pro Tools usage in studios increased.
    • Digidesign and Avid merged.
    • Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca" was the first #1 record made in Pro Tools.

    Metallica

    • Formed in Los Angeles, 1981.
    • Members include Lars Ulrich (drums), James Hetfield (vocals and rhythm guitar), Dave Mustaine (former member), Kirk Hammet (lead guitar).
    • "Ride The Lightning" (1984)
    • "Metallica (The Black Album)" (1991)

    Bob Rock

    • Canadian producer and engineer.
    • Known for work with hard rock bands in the 80's and 90's (Motley Crue, Aerosmith, Metallica, Bon Jovi, The Tragically Hip, Bryan Adams).
    • Produced many biggest hits for Bon Jovi and Metallica.

    New Jack Swing

    • Sampler/drum machine-based R&B music style.
    • Emerged in the mid-80's.

    Other Key Artists/Music Styles

    • Commercial Peak: This section highlights the commercial success of 90s music genres, including examples (Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative," Michael Jackson's "Dangerous").
    • Producers: Focuses on key producers like Teddy Riley, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis, providing insight into their significance.
    • Janet Jackson's "Control": Discusses its impact.
    • Grunge: Introduced as a key musical style, focusing on its beginning, commercial breakthrough, and influential role around Seattle.
    • Nirvana - "Nevermind": Discusses the band's origins and the album's impact using album release date, band's formation date, and members.
    • Sony C-800: Detailed features of this 1992 top-of-the-line LDC.
    • 90s Hip-Hop: Explores the decade's massive impact and various subgenres, such as G-Funk, Jazz rap, Boom bap.
    • Dr. Dre: Discusses Dre's role as a major 90s hip-hop producer and the development of West Coast rap during this period.
    • Home Recording: Focuses on the rise of home recording tools, mentioning ADAT, hard disk recorders, and early DAWs.
    • The Loudness War: Covers issues concerning radio loudness standards using concepts such as loudness levels and mastering engineering. Also includes audio technology, such as the Waves L1 Ultramaximizer.
    • Rave Culture: Briefly discusses rave culture, tracing its path from the UK to global influence and link with emerging dance music genres.
    • Daft Punk - "Homework": Focuses on this 1997 album, mentioning its prominent artists and the music genre.
    • Roland TR-909: An important and influential drum machine featured in this 90s music study period. Highlights its role as a competitor to the TR-808.
    • Boy Bands: Discusses the popularity of boy bands (e.g., New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC).
    • Max Martin: Focuses on Max Martin as a key producer and his impact on pop music. Explores his collaboration with other bands.
    • Pure Pop of the 90s: Examines the subgenre of Pure pop of the 1990s, highlighting its artists such as Ace of Base, Spice Girls, and Britney Spears.
    • Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor: This 1995 technology innovation is emphasized in the study.

    Technology

    • MP3s, Napster: Discussion covers the MP3 format, its development, and its rise via Napster.
    • Internet, MTV: Examines the internet's effect on MTV and how digital technology transformed media consumption.
    • ADAT, Pro Tools: Shows how pro tools and ADAT audio technologies changed the musical landscape.
    • MIDI Enabled Devices: Provides a list of MIDI-enabled devices.

    Other Important Artists/Producers

    • The list includes various prominent artists and producers of the 1990s.

    2000s and Beyond

    • The period marks a transition to YouTube.
    • Trends from previous decades are also discussed as part of the context within the period 1990-1999.

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    Explore the transformative years of 1990-1999 in music with this quiz. Discover the shift towards digital dominance, the rise of CDs, the prominence of urban music, and the impact of technologies like Napster and Pro Tools. Test your knowledge on key trends and artists that defined this iconic era.

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