Throughout the semester, I feel that Radio’s New Wave has allowed me to gain more confidence in the basics of the software of Wavelab. However, I still feel clueless in regards to creating a more ’sophisticated’ edited piece. I am under the impression that Wavelab is one of the best audio editing systems, but I find it complex and not user friendly to new-commers such as myself.. Every project, as well as detailed explanations from Kyla, have really helped me gain a firm grasp on the basics of the system. I hope to use it more successfully in the next project, but am happy with my progress so far.
My biggest concern in using the wave lab is how to successfully change voices and sounds by using the sound effects feature on Wavelab. Although I do know the basics of this feature, it seems very detailed. When using it, I am typically quite concerned about using too much of it, and making it sound robotic and artificial when it wasn’t my intention towards the piece. There are many little details in each effect, and I am a little confused about how to use each one correctly. I am also concerned about the listener’s experience, and what may sound artistic at the time may not translate well at a later time.
I have become more comfortable with the zoom recorder throughout the semester, and am reluctant to steer away from it in the final project. I find them smaller and therefore more convenient.