A selection of links to resources including free sounds, images and software.
apolloensemble.co.uk
Home page for Ensemble with information on sensors etc.
freesound.org
A collection of free to use sounds recorded and uploaded by people from around the world. Free registration required.
findsounds.com
Don't forget to select 'Wave' or mp3 files, '16 bit' and '44100'Hz to get audio files that will work with the Ensemble software.
philharmonia.co.uk
Lots of instruments, stabs, atmospheres etc recorded by musicians of the Philharmonia.
audacityteam.org
Free, flexible audio editing software. Ideal for cropping sound recordings and exporting them for use in Ensemble.
unsplash.com
A fantastic resource of free to use photographs. Ideal for creating themes for use in sensory environments.
pixnio.com
A fantastic site, full of images in a variety of categories. Free to download and use.
flickr.com
For the perfect space theme, you can't beat images from NASA's own archive.
stockfootageforfree.com
Register to download free video files in SD and HD formats.
archive.org
A library of free movies, films, and videos, covering a massive range.
nerds.de
A free, virtual MIDI driver used for linking Ensemble MIDI Output to other music software running on the same PC.
cameramouse.org
A free piece of software that turns your webcam into a mouse. It means that head movements can be used to control the mouse pointer on screen.
soundsofintent.org
A web based resource for assessing and recording a child's musical development. Developed by the University of Roehampton, the Institute of Education and the RNIB.
inclusive.co.uk
A large range of switches are available from specialist assistive technology supplier Inclusive Technology.
bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk
BBC Sound Library