Music technology is a broad topic that acts as an umbrella term for a variety of endeavors, ranging from live sound reinforcement to the recording arts. Each of these topics can take years to master individually, and musicians are generally spread far too thin to engage deeply with all of them. This panel will to discuss the broad goals, outcomes, and concepts associated with 4 of the primary ways we use music technology in percussion circles: recording, live sound reinforcement (to include the marching arts), composition, and digital signal processing. Rather than engaging in a technical discussion, we will approach each topic from the “top down”: identifying key factors in each use of music technology, noting how these concepts either differ or relate to concepts more common to percussionists, and providing a sense of curiosity and encouragement to musicians who might not feel comfortable stepping into music tech heavy endeavors.