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Sound libraries<\/h3>\n

Freesounds<\/a><\/p>\n

BBC archive<\/a><\/p>\n

Archive.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Soundbible<\/a><\/p>\n

Adobe CC free sound effects<\/a><\/p>\n

Youtube<\/a>
\nadd keywords like fx, sound effect and download only the audio with anyvideo converter or online tools.<\/p>\n

Generating sounds<\/b><\/h3>\n

Sound libraries contain recorded (sampled) sounds. You can also generate sounds through synthesizers and use them as raw material for you compositions and soundtracks.<\/p>\n

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Digital synths usually come as VST<\/strong> or AU<\/strong> plugins that can be used through various\u00a0digital audio workstation (DAW) software like Adobe Audition, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, or Avid Pro Tools.<\/p>\n

Plugins are rarely free and always require installation (not possible on computer labs) so we are not going to cover them.
\nHowever\u00a0there are a couple of good browser synth you can play with:
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\nhttp:\/\/www.igorski.nl\/experiment\/websid\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/websynths.com\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/nicroto.github.io\/viktor\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/ojack.github.io\/PIXELSYNTH\/<\/a> (visual)<\/p>\n

http:\/\/zya.github.io\/granular\/<\/a>\u00a0(granular synth)<\/p>\n

Chrome experiments: Arpeggios<\/a>\u00a0| Chords<\/a><\/p>\n

*Unfortunately right now there is no easy way to record the sound coming out of a mac while also being able to hear it. An option is to use two computers connected with a 1\/4 inch male-to-male jack, one as sound instrument and the other one as recorder.<\/p>\n

Recording sounds<\/h3>\n

Field recordings: <\/b>are recording outside of a studio.
\nSometimes it’s just easier to capture a certain sound in the world rather than spending hours looking for the right sample online.
\nSometimes, it’s important to capture the actual sound for documentary purposes (think nature documentaries or podcasts).<\/p>\n

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Let’s listen to: Spring Bloom in the Marginal Ice Zone by Jana Winderen<\/a><\/p>\n

Gear for field recording available to you:
\n>directional microphones to selectively record a source
\n>portable recorders<\/a> to capture stereo sound
\n>boom arm to get closer to the source
\n>windscreen aka\u00a0deadcat to reduce the wind noise
\n>headphones to actually hear what you are capturing<\/p>\n

Studio Recording:\u00a0<\/strong>done in a specialized facility with high-end equipment. It typically consists of a live room (or booth) for the performers and a separated control room for the sound engineers.
\nUse for music recordings and radio shows.
\nVoiceovers and other sound effects are also recorded in studio, although it’s something you can easily do without a sound engineer.<\/p>\n

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Recording booths are soundproofed<\/em>\u00a0(external sounds don’t get in and vice-versa), and sound absorbent <\/em>(sounds produced inside are absorbed and scattered to minimize reverb).<\/p>\n

Foley:<\/b>\u00a0a type of studio recording for everyday sound effects in the post production phase of a film or video. They are typically performed in real time for synching, and often employ creative techniques.<\/p>\n

It’s typically done with directional or contact microphones.<\/p>\n