Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Release date: Sunday 1 September 2024
Submission date: Thursday 15 May 2025
Paper
reference 9MT0/02
Music Technology
Advanced
COMPONENT 2: Technology-based composition
Brief
You must have:
The video provided on the Pearson website.
Instructions for Teachers
• Recordings of the technology-based compositions must be submitted digitally
in the format detailed in the Administrative Support Guide found on the Pearson
website, along with the logbook and authentication form.
•• Each candidate submission must be presented separately.
Centres must retain backup copies of all technology-based compositions and
proprietary software files for the task.
• All assessment materials must be submitted by 15 May 2025.
Information for Candidates
•• The total mark for this component is 60.
You must fulfil the requirement for the number of vocal, instrumental and
sample-based parts.
• Bounce/export the completed composition as a 16 bit/44.1kHz stereo
.wav file. Name it ‘9MT002_centre number_candidate number_name’ (e.g.
9MT002_12345_6789_BloggsJ).
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, Technology-based composition
Create a technology-based composition using one of the three briefs provided.
The technology-based composition must contain at least six parts. Any combination of
vocal, instrumental and sample-based parts is acceptable.
You must use the following sound design methods in creating your instrumental parts:
• synthesis
• sampling/audio manipulation
• creative effects
• automation and real-time control.
You may also use any combination of:
• MIDI-controlled virtual instruments
• live recorded audio.
Samples and loops, including AI generated audio, must be manipulated in order to
gain credit.
Your logbook must detail all of your original sound design: synthesis, sampling and
creative effects. The source of any samples that you have used must be credited in your
logbook. Any other performers who have played audio/MIDI parts in your composition
must be credited.
You must produce a high quality stereo recording of your technology-based composition
that pays attention to all aspects of production – capture, balance, blend, EQ, dynamics,
stereo field and effects.
You must submit your recording digitally in the format detailed in the
Administrative Support Guide, found on the Pearson website.
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Release date: Sunday 1 September 2024
Submission date: Thursday 15 May 2025
Paper
reference 9MT0/02
Music Technology
Advanced
COMPONENT 2: Technology-based composition
Brief
You must have:
The video provided on the Pearson website.
Instructions for Teachers
• Recordings of the technology-based compositions must be submitted digitally
in the format detailed in the Administrative Support Guide found on the Pearson
website, along with the logbook and authentication form.
•• Each candidate submission must be presented separately.
Centres must retain backup copies of all technology-based compositions and
proprietary software files for the task.
• All assessment materials must be submitted by 15 May 2025.
Information for Candidates
•• The total mark for this component is 60.
You must fulfil the requirement for the number of vocal, instrumental and
sample-based parts.
• Bounce/export the completed composition as a 16 bit/44.1kHz stereo
.wav file. Name it ‘9MT002_centre number_candidate number_name’ (e.g.
9MT002_12345_6789_BloggsJ).
Turn over
P79855A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
1/1
*P79855A*
, Technology-based composition
Create a technology-based composition using one of the three briefs provided.
The technology-based composition must contain at least six parts. Any combination of
vocal, instrumental and sample-based parts is acceptable.
You must use the following sound design methods in creating your instrumental parts:
• synthesis
• sampling/audio manipulation
• creative effects
• automation and real-time control.
You may also use any combination of:
• MIDI-controlled virtual instruments
• live recorded audio.
Samples and loops, including AI generated audio, must be manipulated in order to
gain credit.
Your logbook must detail all of your original sound design: synthesis, sampling and
creative effects. The source of any samples that you have used must be credited in your
logbook. Any other performers who have played audio/MIDI parts in your composition
must be credited.
You must produce a high quality stereo recording of your technology-based composition
that pays attention to all aspects of production – capture, balance, blend, EQ, dynamics,
stereo field and effects.
You must submit your recording digitally in the format detailed in the
Administrative Support Guide, found on the Pearson website.
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