Learn+Audacity

=Audacity Exercises= Using the two provided Mp3 tracks (from my teacher handout folder: sound files) or 2 tracks of your choice, create a unique one **minute composition** that is significantly different from either of the source files. You are free to experiment, but your project should include the techniques listed below, at minimum. We will learn how to export them out as an MP3 file using the "LAME encoder". Before you start, review the **four rules for keeping your Audacity Project happy** > If you want to rename your project (for example, to save a snapshot at a particular point), use the File > Save Project As... command. Always keep the .aup file and the _data folder together in the same directory (folder).
 * 1) If you import an audio file with the "Read uncompressed file directly from the original (faster)" option checked in Import / Export Preferences (and note this is the Audacity default setting), never move, rename or delete that file, unless you first copy it into the Audacity project.
 * 2) Never move, delete or rename any of the files or folders inside the _data folder,
 * 3) Never rename the .aup file or the _data folder.
 * 1) Always keep the .aup file and the _data folder together in the same directory (folder).

Assignment Instructions
> > **Open both Mp3 files in a single audacity project.** *If you choose to select your own tracks they should be two very different tracks- i.e. talk show & pop song, opera & field recording.
 * 1) Open Audacity and make theses changes
 * 1) Select two songs from my Sounds folder in Teacher handout. **Project>Import Audio** . You will need to do this twice.
 * 1) Explore the navigation interface: zoom, fit selection in window, fit project in window, play back menu, etc
 * 2) Explore the drop down menu to the left of the [|track area]. Use it to rename your tracks, try splitting stereo to mono, etc
 * 3) Use the envelope toolto create a gradual crossfade between the two tracks
 * 4) Using Effect->Change Speed or Change Tempo, slow down or speed up parts of your composition
 * 5) Using Cut, copy & paste, create a repetitive rhythm in part of your composition
 * 6) Explore other options on Effect menu and apply a few to your composition.
 * 7) Use the resources below if you need extra help. Last thing is to export the recording. Go to File Export-Export as MP3. You will get the following message, select Ok and they will mix down. Make sure you have the LAME ENCODER. [[image:1.jpg align="left"]]



Extra Help files if you need them:
and The Audacity Floss Manual has basic instructions that can help you get started. There is a lot more information on the [|Audacity development site]. More info here.

Uploading MP3 file to your Wikispage
To upload your completed file to Wikispaces or another web page, first you have to save your file. You first have to "export" the file - once you click "export" you are given a choice of several media file types. Remember you have to have the 'LAME encoder' to export as MP3. Once the file has been "exported," it will ask you where you want to save it and what you want to name the file. If I'm uploading to my Wiki, put it in your Music folder easy access.

In Wikispaces, to add the file to your Wiki page, follow these steps: 1) In page edit mode, click the "File" tab 2) Click "+ Upload Files" 3) Select your audio file from the appropriate location 4) It will upload automatically - when it is finished uploading, it will automatically appear in the large box. Audio files take longer than document files or pictures to upload - be patient. Remember, as well, that Wikispaces has a 20MB limit for file upload. 5) To add the audio file to your page, double click it. The above is an example of what it will look like on a Wiki page in "View" mode, but this is what it will look like in "Edit" mode: