You will create a 45 minute (or longer) podcast. 

Topic has to be original and school appropriate

You can have others on your podcast but you must submit your own podcast assignment 
Original Script Intro and Outro WITH music underneath both created by you .

Narration must be recorded clearly. No swearing or inappropriate language of any kind. 
You will receive a ZERO if there is swearing and/or inappropriate language in your podcast 
Must have audio drops AND/OR an original commercial you create

When recording check levels BEFORE recording - Turn off REVERB!

Record in small segments
Plan out your script!  Word for Word or Bullet Points, whatever works best for you. 
Plan what drops you want to use and/or add to your podcast.  

Final Project will count as your final grade for Q4 AND your Exam Grade. 
Yes, one assignment, two grades! 
As of Monday, June 1, 2026, you have nine (9) class days plus the period 8 final exam period (Monday, June 22 by 12:10pm), if needed, to complete the final project. 

NO FINAL PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MONDAY, JUNE 22 12:10pm

The Final Project will count TWICE!  1 the last grade for Q4 AND your Final Exam grade

You will create a 2:00 remix using one (or more ) of the songs below. 
The songs below are the most sampled songs in music history.

Length: 2:00 or longer
Samples: You must take a sample from one or more of the songs below
Effects: Must use EQ, Reverb, and Sidechain. Others are optional
Tracks: 15 or more
Automation: must use Volume, Pan, and Sweep

You must be creative and explore a wide range of loops. 
Loops should come in and out, NOT ALL PLAYING AT THE SAME TIME.
Something should change every 8 beats. 
You can the Korg, Nanopad, Nanokey Fold and NEW Nano studio
 

¡El Proyecto Final contará DOS VECES! 1. La última calificación del 4.º TÉRMINO Y la calificación de tu Examen Final.

Crearás una remezcla de 1:30 usando una (o más) de las canciones a continuación. Estas canciones son las más sampleadas en la historia de la música.

Duración: 1:30 o más.
Samples: Debes tomar un sample de una o más de las canciones a continuación.
Efectos: Debes usar EQ, Reverb y Sidechain. Otros son opcionales.
Pistas: 15 o más.
Automatización: Debes usar Volumen, Panorámica y Barrido.

Debes ser creativo y explorar una amplia gama de loops.
Los loops deben entrar y salir, NO TODOS REPRODUCIÉNDOSE A LA VEZ.
Algo debe cambiar cada 8 tiempos.
Puedes usar Korg, Nanopad, Nanokey Fold y el NUEVO Nano Studio.

Spoken Word
Spoken word is where poetry meets performance—rhythm, flow, tone, and storytelling all rolled into one. In this project, you’ll write and record an original spoken word piece and produce it in Soundtrap to enhance your message. You must have a message

La palabra hablada es donde la poesía se fusiona con la interpretación: ritmo, fluidez, tono y narrativa, todo en uno. En este proyecto, escribirás y grabarás una pieza original de palabra hablada y la producirás en Soundtrap utilizando herramientas de tecnología musical para elevar tu mensaje. Debes tener un mensaje.

Length 2-5 minutes 
Use tone, dynamics, pacing, and emphasis intentionally
Aim for clarity and emotion

Musical bed: One track: ambient pad, rhythmic loop, etc

Automation for volume or effects

EQ + reverb to shape your vocal

Duración: 2-5 minutos
Usa el tono, la dinámica, el ritmo y el énfasis de forma intencionada
Busca claridad y emoción

Base musical: Una pista: pad ambiental, bucle rítmico, etc.

Automatización de volumen o efectos

Ecualizador + reverberación para moldear tu voz

The Live DJ Set

For this final project, you will plan, practice, and record a 5 to 10-minute live DJ set using your Hercules DJ Controller and performance software.

Instead of jumping rapidly between dozens of songs, your goal is to curate a deep, seamless musical journey using just 2 to 3 different tracks. You will focus heavily on extended blending, flawless technical transitions, and live deck manipulation to keep the mix dynamic.

Project Requirements

• Length: Your live set must be between 5:00 and 10:00 minutes long.

• Hardware Integration: You must actively use your Hercules DJ Controller during the performance to manipulate the jog wheels, crossfader, volume faders, and performance pads. 

• Track Selection: Your set must include exactly 2 to 3 different tracks. Because you are using fewer tracks, they must be highly compatible in key and tempo to allow for long, creative blends.

• Required Live Techniques: You must execute the following on the controller during your performance:

  • Extended Beatmatching & Phrasing: Bring the tracks together perfectly on beat using the pitch sliders or sync features. Since you have fewer songs, transitions should be long, gradual, and intentional.

  • Live EQing (3-Band EQ): Smoothly blend frequencies using your High, Mid, and Low knobs (e.g., swapping the basslines or cutting the vocals) so the two tracks morph together without sounding muddy or overpowering.

  • Performance Pads & FX: Use the Hercules performance pads and FX buttons to trigger live loops, hot cues, or filter sweeps to build energy and keep the mix interesting.

• Arrangement: Your set cannot feel static. You must use your loops, faders, and deck controls to create a clear beginning, a middle peak, and an ending.