Dr. Tom Erbe

Professor

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Biography

Tom Erbe is a prominent figure in electronic computer music research and creation. He is known for developing innovative computer music software and hardware, including the widely recognized sound processing application SoundHack and various plugins. Over the years, Tom has collaborated with notable artists in electronic music such as Alvin Lucier, John Cage, and Maryanne Amacher. He has produced numerous CDs of contemporary music and has played a significant role in restoring important works in the field. His contributions also include the development of real-time pitch detection systems and audio interfaces, notably for Macintosh. Tom's work earned him recognition at the Concours de Logiciels Musicaux at the IMEB Festival in Bourges. His software has received accolades, including the Academy Award for sound design. Additionally, he has designed installations at prominent educational institutions and has a history of working in music archival processes, ensuring the preservation and accessibility of electronic music history.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).