To humanize is to create technology which goes beyond pure functionality to create pleasurable interaction, such as through creating musical pieces with Sample stitch. Technological advances have allowed for human creativity to expand and allow for the creation of music. For music to be original and unique, it has to be an idea you have come up with on your own. This could be anything from a chord progression to an electronic beat to a vocal melody. Music sampling happens when artists reuse previously recorded material and apply it to new music. Sampling is copy and pasting the actual recording or digital sound into a new recording.

So I utilized my first loop that was created in the Band Lab DAW. I chose this piece of music because I appreciate the simplicity. I imported the mp3 file onto the Ban lab DAW and added 3 percussion loops. The sound is richer and more enhanced. If I had access to bass and piano I could probably be more creative but I would rather have a recording that is simple and enjoyable. I understand now that loops are like pages of sound and when combined with other loops you have music. Similar to pages in a book. I am not sure if I am successful but it sure was worth the try.

I am new to composing music and my experience utilizing Acid Machine was very overwhelming. I created different sounds by utilizing 2 synthesizers and instruments and created my own tune. I am not sure if I have met the expectation. As a music class that is hand on it can be very challenging. For example, converting a WAV file to MP3 was not so easy. I recommend Convertio.com for the WAV to MP3 conversion and it is free. The conversion of the music track is required to upload to this website. 

I really enjoyed learning about filters, and I never really thought that everyday sounds have a musical element. The open and closed door give an excellent example of filtered sounds.  Synthesizing sounds was interesting and the synth tool that creates amazing sound. It is very commonly found in modern day music. Finally, amplitude, is what is perceived as loudness. There is a scientific element to different sound to music and learning about amplitude is just one element. 

The DAW program that I used is Bandlab and it is free. I simply had a variety of sounds to choose from and selected a loop with percussions. I added and deleted different sounds but chose to keep my loop simple. Once I was satisfied with my loop, I extended the loop to three minutes. I had the option to save my three-minute loop and download it. I recommend downloading as a MP3 file as it is easier to upload. However, I was looking for a tutorial on the Bandlab and did not find instructions on how to edit the loop for song. Since the website is free the options are somewhat limited. I apologize for not being able to complete the final detail, but I look forward to researching this option. Creating music via a website requires creativity and technological savviness. I must admit creating music requires a lot of creative skill and attention to detail. Finally, using modern technology such as the DAW website is a legitimate tool to create music.

   The Learning Music site describes and explains important musical concepts that are the building blocks of inspirational sound. I really enjoyed the hands-on learning tools such as, backbeat that is any rhythm sound in music that puts emphasis on the second and fourth beats in a bar. Backbeats come in all shapes and sizes and can be heard across just about any genre from country to rock to hip-hop.