Audacity+Exercise

Get ready to explore audio editing! In this section of the course we will work on a variety of projects ranging from music remixes to podcasts. We will start out with basics to build a foundation and will then progress towards more challenging work. Today we will go through the basics to get you started.

The file and link below will guide you through many of the basics in Audacity

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==== C) Once we have explored Audacity a little bit, we will work together on applying cuts and effects to a chosen track. I will inform you of what track this will be (It will be in your documents). If you happen to miss this lesson, here is a video that will help you review the basics of Audacity and will also look at applying effects to audio files. ====

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**How Can Effects Improve Your Creations?**
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====D) Now that we have finished our walk though audacity together, you will begin to work on your own. In the word document below you will find instructions that pertain to your first lab assignment in this class. Open up the document and give it a shot! Be sure to ask me for assistance if you have any questions at all.====

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Here is the original track: media type="file" key="K'naan - Wavin' Flag.mp3" width="240" height="20" Here is how it should sound when you are finished adding effects: media type="file" key="K'naan - Wavin' Flag Effects mp.mp3" width="240" height="20"

====E) If you happen to finish this lab early, you may begin working on a track that you have on your computer or one that I have provided you with in your file server. You will experiment with the same effects as the previous project and may try out other ones as well. You do not have any requirement in terms of where you place the effects. It is up to you so be creative! :)====