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A nice sound editing download with a large collection of tools and effects. But the most useful tools have their own buttons at the top of the screen making simple operations easy to do.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music,+Sound+&+Podcasts
Format Factory is a multifunctional media converter. Provides functions below: All to MP4/3GP/MPG/AVI/WMV/FLV/SWF. All to MP3/WMA/AMR/OGG/AAC/WAV. All to JPG/BMP/PNG/TIF/ICO/GIF/TGA. Rip DVD to video file , Rip Music CD to audio file.
This is a wonderful site from the University of Salford in the UK. Listen to soundscapes which have been recorded all over the world. Navigate on the map to find a place of interest, listen to the recording and read the information about the location. Upload your own soundscapes using the site or download the iPhone and iPad app at https://itunes.apple.com/app/i-say/id516927213. It's a useful geography resource and should get your students thinking about the sounds around them.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music%2C+Sound+%26+Podcasts
Free web-based program that allows students to experiment with drum set sounds and rhythms. Can customize the selection of drums and cymbals in their virtual drum set, vary tempo and frequency, percussive instrument. Can download as MIDI file.
This has many good sounds. Do not just give to students to explore for a project though. If you listen to the sounds in the Skits and Comedy section you will understand.