Currently, the Computer Lab does not have such a device, but a request will be made in the future for such a device. One affordable solution is to use USB recording studio devices. For example, if the simple WebCam in the computer lab was used to record musical instrument and vocals, a great deal of audio quality would be lost. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE MUSIC YOU CREATE BE 'HOME-MADE', OR USE PUBLIC DOMAIN MUSIC.īetter Tools for Advanced Recording More advanced recording with Audacity (such as recording musical instruments and using professional-grade microphones) requires a better input recording device. commercial) using the Audacity application: WARNING: YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO USE COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL WHEN USING ANY APPLICATION IN THE WESTMINSTER COMPUTER LAB WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE ARTIST.

Written Instructions Below are the instructions on how to create a simple recording (eg. YouTube Video If you want to see the visual steps for 'Simple Recording with Audacity', Here is a link to a customized YouTube video: This tutorial will focus on recording several musical instruments and vocals to produce a song. On the other hand, using the Audacity application in the Computer Lab can teach elements of recording to help guide volunteers into the using the AVIT suite.

The AVIT suite will have more sophisticated equipment for high quality recordings. The Audacity application in the Computer Lab is considered an introductory level of audio recording. Audacity is an easy-to-use digital multi-track audio recorder and processor. This WIKI explains how to use the Audacity application to create more advanced recordings. The Audacity application is considered to be a user-friendly, simple, yet powerful tool used to create, edit and produce music.

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