I really enjoyed using this software. Its set out very clearly and is accessible by children of all ages. Young children will find the way you paint on the mucis easy to use whilst older children can experiment with adding more loops and different types of instruments. When we used this software we worked in groups which was good for collaboration and team work, however I think using this in the classroom individualy may suit some children better as some children needs to be very hands on an experiment for themselves with all the different loops, something that can be hindered when working in groups. One advantage of this software is that you do not need to be able to play an instrument to create music that has lots of layers, its already there for you, however this can be a disadvantage as you cannot create your own loops, only the ones recorded are available.
I would be very keen to use this in schools, its great fun and produces an instant final piece of work that the children can hear. Fingers crossed they have the software in school though!
Rachel
Monday, 2 March 2009
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Rachel, I think that while you have enjoyed this project and working with your group, you have given extremely mature, analytical and critical feedback on the use of Super Duper Music Looper in school.
ReplyDeleteI have encountered some of the problems. As a musician myself, I was listening to some of the loops and wishing I could add little recordings myself to add to the piece, however this is not possible. Ultimately, as a Primary School piece of software, perhaps used in injunction with Cool Tools or Cubase, you could certainly do a workable project involving all children.