Monday, Feb. 1 SoundTrap

Review of what we know so far

• Sign in to SoundTrap with the same email you used to register initially

• Go to your Studio page

• “Add new track” takes you to either import a file or to get creative - Review this

• The importance of any dark purple button on the Studio page

New tasks which lead us to creativity

Part 1

• Click on the dark purple eighth notes at far right (top)

• You are now in Loops

• What are Loops? They give you a basis for song composition which capture many different vibes, moods, keys, tempi, genre, instrument, etc. (Amy chose one in a minor key last Monday.) Click on a loop to hear it. Choose one which you enjoy. Double click to Import it into a track.

• Make your loop stretch for a couple of minutes by dragging it horizontally along the Track Lane

• Close the Loop Library by clicking the eighth notes again

• Learn to mute a Track by clicking the speaker (Mute/unmute this track)

• Learn to delete a Track by hovering over the triple dots (Track options), and select Delete Track

• Spend some time hovering over your track name, and if you are patient, it will tell you the function of each setting

Part 2

• Now try adding one new Track

• How? Click on Add New Track and select an instrument group, perhaps Drums & Beats are a good starting point

• Select what you like, and what you think might go with your loop

• X marks the exit spot to leave your instrument group

• Try playing your tracks together; the controls for playing/stopping are at the bottom of your Studio screen

• Amy and Tim demonstrated recording your voice; be sure you know how to do this soon

• How do I record my voice? Select Add New Track, Voice & Microphones, and record directly. Use headphones for best results

• Always SAVE your work (purple button, top)

Helpful Hints

• Things to remember - There is a tutorial button at the top of Studio page (File, Edit, Settings, Tutorials). Here there are many good tutorials for you to watch. They move fast, but you can replay.

• Recommended Tutorial Videos:

• SoundTrap Intro. How to get started; Studio - The Basics; Studio - Tracks

Try one of our new Sing-A-Long songs for the May concert! Do you play the ukelele? Guitar? Join in!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvjgLToPfTQ