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Music Production and Technology


Welcome to the Music Technology web page. This site supports our period 2 Music Technology class as well as anyone with an interest in Music Tech!
 
Mixcraft 5 is our 'workhorse' DAW (digital audio workstation) program. Here is a nice video demo of its unique features:
  

Mixcraft 5 demo

  
Here is Peter's movie soundtrack on a scene from "Pearl Harbor". All sounds, effects and music were located, edited and created by Pete...nice job!
 

YouTube Video

 

 MultiMedia Tutorials/Options for Student Projects

Windows PhotoStory 

Windows Movie Maker 

50 Web-based free ways to Tell A story 

 


Assignments Page
 
Film Scoring: See this link for lots of info on Film Scoring and the process of creating sound for films.
 
 
Free Sound Effects Links: try these links for free downloadable sound effects (wav files)  for your soundscapes:
 
 
Search "Free Sound Effects" in Google or the name of your sound followed by "wav" to find more.
 
(e.g. swoosh.wav)
 
Web-based Presentation Options:
 
Most students use PowerPoint when giving a presentation but there are MANY other options. Check out this Wiki for some of the many presentation options involving images, sound, etc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Music Tech Class Promo


 

 
Weblinks for Class:
 
Photo Story 3 tutorial Video:

PhotoStory 3 Tutorial

 
Music Theory and Ear Training Sites:
 
Berklee Shares: A great site with free video lessons on music composition, performance and production!
 
Need Staff Paper? Go to this link for Free Customized staff paper you can print on your computer:
 

MIDI Information:


 
Audacity Resources:

Home Recording guide

Audacity Manual (Beta 1.3.9) 

 
 
Audio and Sound Tech Tutorials

 
Mixcraft Resources:
 
 
More Music Technology Links:
 
Music Mixer Tutorial: understanding mixers, their sliders, knobs and functions

 
ONEMOTION Online Drum Machine: make your own beats with this web-based drum machine!
 
Hobnox Audio Tool: A completely free and online music mixer/sequencer with effects!
Hobnox Video Tutorial
 

The Evolution of Video Game Music
Video game music has come a long way since Space Invaders, but that doesn't make its soundtrack any less effective.

Musicovery
Discover music from the 1950's to today based on your mood, this free web radio let you browse music styles and epochs.

Finale NotePad
is your invitation to the world of music notation software! 
Find out how fun and easy it is to transform your musical ideas into beautifully printed music by downloading NotePad 2008 today!

GrooveLab
Make and save your own quality drum loops for free with GrooveLab! 

KRISTAL Audio Engine 
is a powerful multi-track recorder, audio sequencer and mixer - ideal for anyone wanting to get started with recording, mixing and mastering digital audio.
 
 
 
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