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Soundtrap

Soundtrap is a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
It is a browser based app you can use to record, edit and export audio for a podcast on almost any device.
Also features a large library of music to use for free.
Go to Soundtrap.com. Create an account by:

Clicking “Log In” in the top right corner.
Click “Create an Account” at the bottom of the window.
Choose a method to sign up.
After you finish, you will be inside the Soundtrap studio, and ready to start.

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Google Creative Apps: Podcasting with Soundtrap

Joe Park @mrjoepark

https://goo.gl/0cBs9p

jpark@sttheresenorth.org

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Stories

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What is a podcast?

A digital audio file available on the internet for downloading to a computer or portable media player, typically available as a series, new installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically.

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The Power of Podcasts and Storytelling

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1,000,000,000

Podcast subscriptions on iTunes as of 2013.

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That’s pretty cool, how do I make one?

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Watch this screencast to get going. We will learn…

How to open a demo podcast
How do delete audio
How to record audio in a computer mic

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Quick review: How to record audio

Step 1: Arm the track by clicking this button

Step 2 : Press record.

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Alright, your turn.

Write and record a short 1 minute script about one small way you will change this week. Some thought starters below:

What was awesome about this weekend?
What was the best new tool or idea you liked?

How can you use it in your class or school?

Do not worry about making mistakes, we can delete those later. Focus on getting ideas from your head recorded into Soundtrap.

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So, what have we done?

How to open a demo podcast
How do delete audio
How to record audio in a computer mic
Recorded audio about our weekend.

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Editing audio and using effects

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Watch this screencast. We will learn…

How to use the zoom tool
How to split audio.
How to use the compressor effect.

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Alright, your turn.

Edit the recording you made earlier.

Use the tools we learned about to edit your audio and delete anything you don’t want.
Make sure you use the compressor effect to bring out your audio.

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So, what have we done?

How to open a demo podcast
How do delete audio
How to record audio in a computer mic
Recorded audio about our weekend.
How to use the zoom tool
How to split audio.

Shortcut: Command or Control + E

How to use the compressor effect.

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Making a theme song

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Watch this screencast. We will learn…

How to search for loops using filters
How to preview a loop
How to drag and edit loops.

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Alright, your turn.

Make a theme song

Use the tools we learned about to create a theme song using loops

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So, what have we done?

How to open a demo podcast
How do delete audio
How to record audio in a computer mic
Recorded audio about our weekend
How to use the zoom tool
How to split audio
How to use the compressor effect
How to delete tracks.
How to search for loops using filters
How to preview a loop
How to drag and edit loops

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I’ve got a sweet pod, now what?

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Save and download.

First, click save.

Once it’s finished mixing, click the download button.

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How to share with the world

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So, what have we done?

How to open a demo podcast
How do delete audio
How to record audio in a computer mic
Recorded audio about our weekend
How to use the zoom tool
How to split audio
How to use the compressor effect
How to delete tracks.
How to search for loops using filters
How to preview a loop
How to drag and edit loops
Learned how to share the awesome with the world.

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How can I use this in my school, classroom or PD?

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A few of my favorite things...and podcasts.

Use these for inspiration

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Now, go out and tell stories.

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Thank you