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Music Games - Children learn through play and games can introduce advanced concepts without learners even realizing they are developing core competencies.
Music Games - Children learn through play and games can introduce advanced concepts without learners even realizing they are developing core competencies.
Isle of Tune - This game represents rhythmic sequencers as a neighborhood. As the player builds the neighborhood their musical composition also grows.
Patatap - Typing game that assigns sounds and creates visuals for each key typed. Gamify your student's typing practice.
Incredibox - Beat box inspired composition game which can be used to introduce students to concepts and mechanics found in all sequencers and DAWs.
Digital Audio Workstations - Professional DAWs are far to expensive and complicated for classroom purposes. However there are options available that are free and others that are affordable.
Digital Audio Workstations - Professional DAWs are far to expensive and complicated for classroom purposes. However there are options available that are free and others that are affordable.
Soundation - A great web based DAW that can be used to introduce your students to music production. Free accounts offer a wide variety of loops, virtual instruments, and the ability to save your songs.
GarageBand - Probably the most well known DAW and easiest to use, GarageBand is free for any Mac computer. Developed for non-professionals; GarageBand still offers almost all features found in professional DAWs. The only drawback is that it cannot be used on Pc.
Sequencers - Used to develop thick rhythms, sequencers are intuitive to use and found both in recording studios and on live stages.
Sequencers - Used to develop thick rhythms, sequencers are intuitive to use and found both in recording studios and on live stages.
Beat Lab - Web based sequencer that functions like professional software. Includes multiple genres, supports saving compositions, and a global leaderboard.
Seaquence - "Seaquence is an experiment in musical composition. Adopting a biological metaphor, you can create and combine musical lifeforms resulting in an organic, dynamic composition." -Seaquence.org
File Management and Conversion - When it comes to recording projects you often end up working with a variety of file types many of which may not be compatible with the software used in your class. Here are some websites and programs that can make your life a little easier.
File Management and Conversion - When it comes to recording projects you often end up working with a variety of file types many of which may not be compatible with the software used in your class. Here are some websites and programs that can make your life a little easier.
Online Convert - Great web based file converter that can convert audio, video, image, documents and even ebooks.
HandBrake - Freeware compatible with Mac and PC able to rip non copy protected DVDs and optimize files to custom or preset devices.
Adapter - More freeware able to convert video, audio, and images. Adapter also features basic editing features and "batch" conversion for large scale video conversions.
Plugins for DAW - Most Digital Audio Workstations that fit into a school's budget lack useful tools used in most recording studios. These free plugins can level the playing field and open new possibilities for your student's recordings.
Plugins for DAW - Most Digital Audio Workstations that fit into a school's budget lack useful tools used in most recording studios. These free plugins can level the playing field and open new possibilities for your student's recordings.
Tokyo Dawn Records - Offers 3 free plugins including TDR Nova an effective graphics equalizer with an appealing UI.
MAudio Free Bundle - Melda Audio offers a full suite of effect plugins which emphasize functionality and user quality of life. Usability combined with easy installation makes this a must have for classroom teachers.
Podolski - This plugin is super efficient and easy going on your computer, perfect for dated school computers! It even comes with an intuitive Arpeggiator built in.
Synister - Advertised as an easy synthesizer, the UI is streamlined and simplified yet retains powerful tools found in professional synth plugins
TyrellN6 - Originally intended to be sold as physical hardware, the makers of TyrellN6 decided instead to release their product as freeware to avoid a lengthy development process
TAL - NoiseMaker - A free plugin available for both Macs and Pcs in AU and VST format
Sources
TDR Nova picture: http://www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-nova/
Melda Audio Picture: https://www.meldaproduction.com/MAutoAlign
Podolski picture: https://www.u-he.com/cms/podolski
Synister picture: http://the-synister.github.io/
Tyrell picture: https://www.u-he.com/cms/tyrelln6
Hise picture: http://hise.audio/
Online Convert picture: https://www.online-convert.com/
Handbrake picture: https://handbrake.fr/
Adapter picture: https://macroplant.com/adapter
Soundation picture: https://soundation.com/
Beatlab picture: http://www.beatlab.com/
Incredibox picture: http://www.incredibox.com/v1/
Patatap picture: http://cdn-n.luerzersarchive.com/archive/_cache/_249423_5_df461b150e537fa12298556e9595f1aa.png
Seaquence picture and quote: seaquence.org
Isle of Tune picture: http://isleoftune.com/
GarageBand picture: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/
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