UWP Audio Fundamentals from Pluralsight

The Universal Windows Platform comes with some powerful audio APIs. This course will teach you how to use the AudioGraph API for playback, recording and processing audio in real-time, as well as how to edit media files with the MediaComposition API.

The Universal Windows Platform is Microsoft's unified development model for a broad range of device families. It also comes with some powerful audio capabilities for all of your audio practicing needs. In this course, UWP Audio Fundamentals, you'll learn how use some pretty powerful audio API's that you can use in your UWP application. First, you'll learn how to construct graphs for audio playback and recording using new audio graphs API's. Next, you'll lean how to modify audio using built-in and custom effects. Finally, you'll learn how to edit media files with a media composition API and you'll even learn how to build a software synthesizer. By the end of this course, you'll be ready to introduce audio processing into your own UWP application.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Introducing the AudioGraph API

Playing Back Audio

Manipulating Audio with Effects

Recording Audio

Working with Audio Files

Generating Audio

Going Further

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores audio processing, which is a core capability in UWP app development

Taught by Mark Heath, a recognized expert in UWP audio development

Develops skills and knowledge in audio playback, recording, and processing, which are core for UWP audio applications

Builds a strong foundation in UWP audio for beginners and intermediate learners

Emphasizes hands-on labs and interactive materials, making the learning process more engaging

May require additional software or tools that may pose a cost barrier to some learners

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in UWP Audio Fundamentals with these activities:

Review audio processing theory

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Review core concepts of audio processing to reinforce foundational understanding and prepare for the course

Browse courses on Audio Processing

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Read through key concepts of audio processing
Solve practice problems on audio processing
Review lecture notes or textbooks on audio processing

Explore tutorials on AudioGraph API

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Gain hands-on experience with the AudioGraph API by following guided tutorials

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Identify tutorials covering the AudioGraph API
Follow step-by-step instructions to implement audio processing tasks

Participate in peer discussion on audio processing challenges

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Enhance understanding of audio processing by discussing challenges and solutions with peers

Browse courses on Audio Processing

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Identify online forums or study groups dedicated to audio processing
Participate in discussions, sharing insights and seeking feedback
Collaborate with peers to solve complex audio processing problems

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Solve exercises on audio playback and recording

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Reinforce understanding of audio playback and recording through repetitive practice

Browse courses on Audio Playback

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Identify online resources or textbooks with practice exercises
Solve problems involving audio playback and recording
Review solutions and identify areas for improvement

Create a blog post summarizing audio processing concepts

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Reinforce and deepen understanding of audio processing by explaining concepts in a blog post

Browse courses on Audio Processing

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Choose specific audio processing concepts to focus on
Research and gather information from reliable sources
Write a clear and concise blog post explaining the concepts
Publish the blog post and share it with others

Build a simple audio player using AudioGraph API

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Apply knowledge of AudioGraph API by creating a functional audio player

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Design the audio player's functionality and user interface
Implement playback and control features using AudioGraph API
Test and refine the audio player's performance

Career center

Learners who complete UWP Audio Fundamentals will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Audio Engineer

Audio Engineers are responsible for recording, mixing, and mastering audio for a variety of purposes, including music, film, and television. They use their technical expertise to ensure that the audio is clear, balanced, and free of distortion. This course would be beneficial to Audio Engineers because it would provide them with a strong foundation in the principles of audio engineering. They would learn about the different types of audio equipment, how to use them effectively, and how to troubleshoot common problems. Additionally, the course would provide them with hands-on experience in recording, mixing, and mastering audio.

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Music Producer

Music Producers are responsible for overseeing the recording, mixing, and mastering of music. They work with artists and engineers to create the sound that the artist wants. This course would be beneficial to Music Producers because it would provide them with a strong foundation in the principles of audio engineering. They would learn about the different types of audio equipment, how to use them effectively, and how to troubleshoot common problems. Additionally, the course would provide them with hands-on experience in recording, mixing, and mastering music.

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Sound Designer

Sound Designers are responsible for creating and editing the sound effects and music for film, television, and video games. They use their creativity and technical skills to create sounds that enhance the viewer's experience. This course would be beneficial to Sound Designers because it would provide them with a strong foundation in the principles of audio engineering. They would learn about the different types of audio equipment, how to use them effectively, and how to troubleshoot common problems. Additionally, the course would provide them with hands-on experience in creating and editing sound effects and music.

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Acoustical Engineer

Acoustical Engineers design and evaluate sound systems for a variety of purposes, including concert halls, recording studios, and broadcasting facilities. They use their knowledge of acoustics to create spaces that sound clear, balanced, and free of distortion. This course would be beneficial to Acoustical Engineers because it would provide them with a strong foundation in the principles of audio engineering. They would learn about the different types of audio equipment, how to use them effectively, and how to troubleshoot common problems. Additionally, the course would provide them with hands-on experience in designing and evaluating sound systems.

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Broadcast Engineer

Broadcast Engineers are responsible for operating and maintaining the equipment used to broadcast radio and television signals. They ensure that the signals are clear, strong, and free of interference. This course would be beneficial to Broadcast Engineers because it would provide them with a strong foundation in the principles of audio engineering. They would learn about the different types of audio equipment, how to use them effectively, and how to troubleshoot common problems. Additionally, the course would provide them with hands-on experience in operating and maintaining broadcast equipment.

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Audiologist

Audiologists diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders. They use their knowledge of acoustics to develop and implement treatment plans for their patients. This course would be beneficial to Audiologists because it would provide them with a strong foundation in the principles of audio engineering. They would learn about the different types of audio equipment, how to use them effectively, and how to troubleshoot common problems. Additionally, the course would provide them with hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating hearing and balance disorders.

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Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologists diagnose and treat communication disorders, including speech, language, and swallowing disorders. They use their knowledge of acoustics to develop and implement treatment plans for their patients. This course would be beneficial to Speech-Language Pathologists because it would provide them with a strong foundation in the principles of audio engineering. They would learn about the different types of audio equipment, how to use them effectively, and how to troubleshoot common problems. Additionally, the course would provide them with hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating communication disorders.

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Music Therapist

Music Therapists use music to help people improve their physical, emotional, and cognitive health. They use their knowledge of music and acoustics to create therapeutic interventions for their clients. This course would be beneficial to Music Therapists because it would provide them with a strong foundation in the principles of audio engineering. They would learn about the different types of audio equipment, how to use them effectively, and how to troubleshoot common problems. Additionally, the course would provide them with hands-on experience in using music to create therapeutic interventions.

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Video Editor

Video Editors use software to create and edit video footage. They use their creativity and technical skills to create videos that are visually appealing and engaging. This course would be beneficial to Video Editors because it would provide them with a strong foundation in the principles of audio engineering. They would learn about the different types of audio equipment, how to use them effectively, and how to troubleshoot common problems. Additionally, the course would provide them with hands-on experience in editing audio for video.

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