Basic Tools for The Beginner Recording Engineer

The purpose of this Relevant and Innovative Learning Scenario will be the introduction of a music creation/audio recording web 2.0 tool, in the Introduction to Computers class. The use of the web 2.0 tool will introduce students to similar applications used in the course of their Associate Degree program.

Subjects

Other

Keywords

music, recording, soundation

Grades

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 >12

Objectives:

At the end of this scenario, the learners will be able to:
a. Create a musical piece using Soundation, FL Studio and Garage Band.
b. Evaluate and compare the ease of use of Soundation with FL Studio and Garage Band.
c. Discuss the application of the web 2.0 tool in class.
d. Apply the use of these applications as recording engineers

Materials:

a. Computer with broadband connection. b. FL Studio
c. Garage Band

Lesson Files

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Rodolfo Fernandez

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Procedure:

At the end of this scenario, the learners will be able to:
a) Create a musical piece using Soundation, FL Studio and Garage Band. b) Evaluate and compare the ease of use of Soundation with FL Studio and Garage Band.
c) Discuss the application of the web 2.0 tool in class.
d) Apply the use of these applications as recording engineers

Assessment:

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Technology:

Soundation is a free online music creation tool. Users can create music using an online loop library; also, audio editing and effects are features available in the application as exporting to the computer or the Internet.

Reflection:

Students: Students will deliver a written reflection that describes their impression of learning about Web 2.0 Tools in class and what topics can be modified or eliminate in the Introduction to Computers course. Teacher: The teacher will make a reflection based on students’ feedback. This reflection will also include technical mishaps during the learning scenario and present them to professors and faculty director.

Audience:

Students in the first year of Recording Engineer associate degree

Making Connections:

To work efficiently on the project, students will learn how to use keyboard shortcuts, like cut, copy, and paste, select all, etc., since most audio recording/music creation tools used them. By learning the shortcuts, students can work more efficiently on the programs that they will use throughout their course program. After they learn how to use the keyboard, students will be introduced to web 2.0 tools, in this case Soundation