GigMaven

Ahh, the web… It’s a place where I can just chill. You might think that is odd, but you can take the web everywhere, and you can do almost anything.

You can wear a shirt and no pants and still look professional at a business meeting, you can wear a shirt and no pants and end up being the star of the next “To Catch A Predator” (some people just don’t get it), or maybe you can just work with your very own web-based sequencer, Soundation Studio.

Soundation Studio is a web-based sequencer that enables you to make music, ringtones and audio clips directly from the internet without downloading any software. Developed by PowerFX the beta version includes over 400 royalty free audio loops, 9 different effects, track automation, basic loop editing, loop audition, master channel control, and mix down to desktop.

I took a moment, probably a lot longer than I should of (but I was having fun), messing around with the sequencer. I’m impressed. At first I felt somewhat limited regarding features, but it just took moment to say, “Oh Yeah, that makes sense!” Really, I’m impressed with what this sequencer has to offer. You should definitely check it out. It’s free as well.

In any event, check out the quick tune I made below. You can make fun of me all you want in the comments… really. Enjoy.

[podcast]http://blog.gigmaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/mixdown.mp3[/podcast]

So what did I end up doing?

• Changed lengths of the audio files
• Automated volume, pan, and effects
• Added some reverb (you have a solid choice of effects by the way)
• Saved the project file to my computer to open at a later time
• Bounced the wav file to my computer
• Added multiple channels with solo and mute
• Used keyboard shortcuts like spacebar to play and stop, or copy and paste
• Zoomed in and out of waves, etc., etc., etc.

I really could keep going, but it would probably be more interesting for you to check it out yourself here.

Also, if you make your own tune let me know and I will add it to this blog post and give you credit as well! Have fun.