Category: Audio

Soundation vs Soundtrap

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Cloud DAWs in MusicFirst - which one is for you? MusicFirst offers not one but two very powerful Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) in its line-up. So what are the differences between them and why use one rather than the other? And why pay for a subscription when you can use them both for free? Before …

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Marking & Data in Focus on Sound

On By mattallen1In Analysis, Audio, Aural Dictation, Automatic, Autonomy, Benefits, Cloud, Comparison, Composing, Composition, Computer, Data, Digital, Discussion, Education, Exams, Extended writing, Focus on Sound, GCSE, Google Classroom, Grade book, Homework, Internet, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, Learning, Learning potential, Listening Skills, Music, Music Education, MusicFirst, Pedagogy, Skills, Software, Student, Technology, Tests, Theory, Uncategorized, Virtual Learning Environment, VLE, Whole ClassLeave a comment

It's always an issue: the number of Music lessons is significantly lower than those in English, Maths, Science, Humanities, MFL, Art, P.E. etc. but we are asked to provide equivalent amounts of assessment and progression data as all those other subjects. Once a week lessons barely gives time for enriching musical activities, let alone creating written …

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Class Presentation Mode – in Focus on Sound

On By mattallen1In A/AS Level, Analysis, Appraising, Audio, Aural Dictation, Automatic, Autonomy, Benefits, Budget, Case Study, Classroom Presentation Mode, Cloud, Computer, Data, Digital, Discussion, Exams, Extended writing, Focus on Sound, GCSE, Group Work, Internet, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, Learning, Learning potential, Listening, Listening Skills, Music, Music Education, MusicFirst, Notation, Pedagogy, Skills, Software, Student, Technology, Tests, Theory, Uncategorized, Video Links, Whole ClassLeave a comment

The amazing Class Presentation Mode, which is part of the peerless "Focus on Sound" software, provides a precision opportunity for teaching and learning. Perfect for full or mini plenaries or just a spot test to check on learning, the Class Presentation Mode empowers teachers with the perfect tool to work with groups of students, running …

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Buyer’s Guide – Recording Hardware – Computer Specification and Audio Processing

On By mattallen1In A/AS Level, Audio, Audio Interface, Comparison, Computer, DAW, Digital Audio Workstation, Education, GCSE, Interface, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, Mac, Multi-track, Music, Music Education, Opinion, PC, Pedagogy, Phantom Power, Recording, Sequencing, Specification, Studio, Technology, Uncategorized, WorkstationLeave a comment

After a long hiatus, the Blog is back!! This posting is all about the hub of your audio workstation, specifically what you should look for in terms of computer specification and the audio "interface" - the magic box connecting the worlds of analogue sound and computer digital data. The Computer You will need a computer …

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Buyer’s Guide: Recording Hardware – Some Recording Basics

On By mattallen1In Audio, Comparison, DAW, Digital Audio Workstation, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, MIDI, Multi-track, Music, Music Education, Recording, Sequencing, Studio, Technology, Uncategorized, WorkstationLeave a comment

Please excuse this section if you are experienced in recording audio, because I’m going to describe a lot of things you already know. By doing so, I hope that it helps to aid understanding of what I am referring to later on. This diagram describes the way most schools set up their recording equipment: (Credit: …

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