These are older archived versions of XPs for the Sound Explorations: Get Started Creating Instruments and Interfaces

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Archived on 5/27/17

Topic 1: Timbre

Group 1 try this XP

Interacting with Sounds (XP 1a version 1)

Group 2 try these XPs

Interacting with Sounds Part 1 (XP 1a  version 2)

Interacting with Sounds Part 2  (XP 1a version 2)

Everyone try these XPs

How can we synthesize sound?   (XP 1b)

How does material impact sound?  (XP 1c)

Topic 2: Pitch

Everyone try these XPs

Identifying and Communicating Pitch (XP2)

Topic 3A: Creating Instruments and Interfaces with Microcontrollers

Everyone try these XPs 

What types of instruments and interfaces can I make? (XP3a)

How can I get access to a microcontroller?  (XP3b)

How can I find or get access to the Arduino IDE?    (XP3c)

How can I make a circuit to make music? (XP3d)

How can I program a microcontroller to make sound? (XP3e)

How can I use the interface I built to play melodies that I create? (XP3f)

How can I control sounds using a microcontroller? (XP3g)

Topic 3B: Creating Instruments and Interfaces with the Makey Makey

Everyone try these XPs

What types of instruments and interfaces can I create? (XP3B1)

How can I get access to a Makey Makey? (XP3B2)

Where can I find help on making instruments and interfaces with a Makey Makey? (XP3Bz)

How can I create an Instrument with a Makey Makey? (Setting up)  (XP3B3)

How can I create an Instrument with a Makey Makey? (Making Sound)  (XP3B4)