Music Technology is a great creative tool.  Music technology allows you to create and share your composition projects, record your own performances and generally share your enjoyment of music.  You can now take music technology options at KS4 and KS5 (BTEC and A-LEVEL).  Below are a selection of Music Technology websites which are suitable for various different ages:

Here is a list of free online sequencers
Online pattern sequencer - http://tonematrix.audiotool.com/
- Create repeating synth and drum patterns with the click of your mouse!

Online Sequencer with loops - http://soundation.com/
- Drag and drop premade loops, to create your own track.


Here is a list of free software available to download to your computer:
Free Audio editor/recorder - http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
- Record and edit your own performance.  You could use it to record vocals over a backing track.

Sequencer (audio and midi) for Macs - http://ardour.org/
- Create your own midi or audio tracks on a mac.

Midi sequencer - http://www.angryredplanet.com/temper/
- Create your own midi tracks.

Software to buy

Garageband for imac/ipad/iphone
- record and sequence your own music using virtual instruments.

Cubase
- midi and audio sequencing (this is used at The Thomas Hardye School when teaching A level Music Technology).


External Websites
http://www.soundonsound.com/ - Industry lead trade magazine with reviews etc.
http://www.musictech.net/ - Tutorial focussed magazine with great tutorials on software.
http://www.musiceducationuk.com/ - Music education magazine with ICT section.