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==About this article==
 
==About this article==
  
  Hokusai is an audio editing application for the iPad.  I can be found at the App Store or in iTunes for free.  
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  Hokusai is an audio editing application for the iPad.  It can be found at the App Store or in iTunes for free.  
 
  It is a simple way for students to record and edit audio on their iPads.
 
  It is a simple way for students to record and edit audio on their iPads.
 
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When you tap “Record”, the vertical lines show you the volume of the audio.  Avoid having the volume reach the far right side.  This will mean that your audio is clipping and will give you a warped sound.  Try and keep the audio near the middle, but skewed right slightly.  This will give you the best sound.
 
When you tap “Record”, the vertical lines show you the volume of the audio.  Avoid having the volume reach the far right side.  This will mean that your audio is clipping and will give you a warped sound.  Try and keep the audio near the middle, but skewed right slightly.  This will give you the best sound.
  
 
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Once your audio is recorded, you can delete certain sections form the recording.  Put your finger where you would like the cut to begin, and then drag over to where you would like it to end.  Then choose to delete, cut, copy and more.
 
  
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Once your audio is recorded, you can delete certain sections from the recording.  Put your finger where you would like the cut to begin, and then drag over to where you would like it to end.  Then choose to delete, cut, copy and more.
In settings, click on Quick Export. When a little window pops up in the middle of the screen, click on Export.
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When you are ready to export, go back to the homepage and click the share icon in the upper left-hand corner. 
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Then select the project you want to export, and select export at the bottom of the page.
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The options you should choose are Wave file, High Quality, and Open In other Application.  Then click done.
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When it is finished exporting, you will be able to select when you want to open up your audio clipYou will be given a list of applications along with AirDrop locations.
Here you can change the file type you will be saving asWave and MPEG-4 are both recommended.
 
  
 
==Notes/See Also==
 
==Notes/See Also==

Latest revision as of 21:36, 26 March 2015

About this article

Hokusai is an audio editing application for the iPad.  It can be found at the App Store or in iTunes for free. 
It is a simple way for students to record and edit audio on their iPads.

Hokusai.png

Instructions/Basic info

Hoku1.PNG

1. For a brief tutorial, tap on Quick Start.

2. To create a new project, click on the plus sign in the top right-hand corner. You can also click on an existing project.

Hoku2 copy.jpg

1. Click on My Documents to return to a list of all your recordings.

2. Choose to record, import audio, or share to a Dropbox account.

3. Play, change the view or edit settings.

Hoku4.jpg

When you tap “Record”, the vertical lines show you the volume of the audio. Avoid having the volume reach the far right side. This will mean that your audio is clipping and will give you a warped sound. Try and keep the audio near the middle, but skewed right slightly. This will give you the best sound.

Hoku6.jpg

Once your audio is recorded, you can delete certain sections from the recording. Put your finger where you would like the cut to begin, and then drag over to where you would like it to end. Then choose to delete, cut, copy and more.

Share.PNG

When you are ready to export, go back to the homepage and click the share icon in the upper left-hand corner.

Export.PNG

Then select the project you want to export, and select export at the bottom of the page.

List.PNG

The options you should choose are Wave file, High Quality, and Open In other Application. Then click done.

Other applications.PNG

When it is finished exporting, you will be able to select when you want to open up your audio clip. You will be given a list of applications along with AirDrop locations.

Notes/See Also

References

Hokusai: Overview

Hokusai Support

External Links

More Information

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