MusicTech@UNCG

CDex is a free CD Audio extracting program that runs on Windows. It has several options, including ripping tracks as MP3s at lower quality that then standard 128kbs. ((The reason for ripping at a lower quality is to conserve space in the Bb learning environment. In most cases a setting of 96kbs will still convey enough audio information for class room and on-line instruction.)) One of these options is the ability to rip partial CD tracks, eliminating the need to use Audacity or other audio editor to trim your selection. Perhaps you only want to play the exposition of a work instead of the entire movement. With CDex, you can rip out just the section of audio you want. This tutorial will only work on the Windows OS.

CDex Partial Track Extraction (PDF Version)

Audacity makes it easy to edit audio clips for classroom instruction. With just a few quick steps you can create audio examples from extended works that include professional sounding fades. Click on the first picture below to begin.

Simple Audio Edits Using Audacity (PDF Version)

A brief tutorial on allowing users to access your “Content Collection” in Blackboard. This would allow a user, such as the ITC in the  School of Music, to add files to your Bb account without the need to email or burn them to a CD and subsiquently have the faculty member upload the files. Click on the first image below to begin the tutorial. 

Blackboard Content Collection Permissions (PDF version for local viewing)