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NexENCODE Studio LINK DOES NOT WORK

Posted by Julio on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 19:40.

NexENCODE Studio LINK DOES NOT WORK NexENCODE Studio LINK DOES NOT WORK
i want this file but i can't download it because it has a broken link
please fix the problem.
THANKS

getting started

Posted by ian harris on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 17:59.

i have no experience in home recording and very little musical experience.but i have a love of music and want to get something set up at home.i am not sure whether i should buy a software package with virtual instruments etc,or buy a home recording studio set up
with drum machine ,bass etc.i have been looking on the net and in home recording magazines and just dont know where to start.please help a frustrated music lover get started as it is doing my brains in.
thanks ian

equalizer settings

Posted by Septiva on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 16:00.

I was just wondering what some good sound settings were.

Re: equalizer settings

Posted by Steve on Sun, 08/13/2000 - 18:15.

That depends on what you want to do. There are no real hard and fast rules that you MUST follow when EQ'ing. Some people are better at it than others. Some tips though...

1. Concentrate on the Middle frequencies as they will affect the overall sound the most and remember, although we can apparently hear from 20hz to 20,000hz, it doesn't mean that middle frequencies are around 10,000. 1000hz (1k) is considered as 'relatively high' as a frequency.

2. Increasing say 1khz of an instrument and subtracting 1khz from another will give a sense of seperation of the 2 instruments. Many studio enginners will spend a lot of time trying to control the perception of instruments from each other using EQ, it's a fine art.

3.Dont overdo EQ'ing of an overall mix. The changes will be subtle if you want to achieve that Pro sound.

4. Attempt to get your head around High pass Filters and Low pass filters (HPF/LPF) as they are very handy for limiting noise and isolation of instruments. The Highpass filter will allow frequencies 'above' the selected frequency to pass untouched but everything below it will be reduced in volume by the default amount (About 20db usually). If you have a high hat sound, allowing that track the use of 20hz is an invitation for noise. A high pass filter set at 200hz or more will remove the information (noise) below that level although the fact that the hats have no useful information there will leave them unscathed.

5. Don't forget to try anything although, extremes will more than likely cause dynamic problems and possible damage to your speakers etc... Listen to your mix loud and on different equipment when eq'ing to find out if your ideas work on different systems. Don't forget to use the 'Q' setting on the EQ'ing device. This will set the frequency bandwidth (the amount of frequencies affected 'either side' of the selected frequency. The higher the 'Q' the wider the bandwidth.

6. Don't get tooo bogged down in the science. Make an effort to understand the tool and experiment.

Steve....

Re: equalizer settings

Posted by toby wood on Wed, 08/16/2000 - 23:00.

: That depends on what you want to do. There are no real hard and fast rules that you MUST follow when EQ'ing. Some people are better at it than others. Some tips though...

: 1. Concentrate on the Middle frequencies as they will affect the overall sound the most and remember, although we can apparently hear from 20hz to 20,000hz, it doesn't mean that middle frequencies are around 10,000. 1000hz (1k) is considered as 'relatively high' as a frequency.

: 2. Increasing say 1khz of an instrument and subtracting 1khz from another will give a sense of seperation of the 2 instruments. Many studio enginners will spend a lot of time trying to control the perception of instruments from each other using EQ, it's a fine art.

: 3.Dont overdo EQ'ing of an overall mix. The changes will be subtle if you want to achieve that Pro sound.

: 4. Attempt to get your head around High pass Filters and Low pass filters (HPF/LPF) as they are very handy for limiting noise and isolation of instruments. The Highpass filter will allow frequencies 'above' the selected frequency to pass untouched but everything below it will be reduced in volume by the default amount (About 20db usually). If you have a high hat sound, allowing that track the use of 20hz is an invitation for noise. A high pass filter set at 200hz or more will remove the information (noise) below that level although the fact that the hats have no useful information there will leave them unscathed.

: 5. Don't forget to try anything although, extremes will more than likely cause dynamic problems and possible damage to your speakers etc... Listen to your mix loud and on different equipment when eq'ing to find out if your ideas work on different systems. Don't forget to use the 'Q' setting on the EQ'ing device. This will set the frequency bandwidth (the amount of frequencies affected 'either side' of the selected frequency. The higher the 'Q' the wider the bandwidth.

: 6. Don't get tooo bogged down in the science. Make an effort to understand the tool and experiment.

:
: Steve....

I would agree to most things that Steve has said, but being a professional recording engineer for the last 7 years has taught me one thing. Don"t play it LOUD!!!! EQ at low volume!!!

Good luck. Toby

echo

Posted by kerry on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 15:30.

i want to know what software i can get to make my voice echo....and i would also like to know where i can get it to download....it has to be for win98...
please help
thanks.

renseignement

Posted by chantal pelletier on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 14:52.

je voudrais savoir ou je pourrait aller chercher des cd de music pour downloader pour un mac

cont'd from 1st message

Posted by biscuit on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 14:33.

Is the SoundBlaster 16 compatible w/ Soundfonts?

Re: cont'd from 1st message

Posted by Tony on Fri, 08/11/2000 - 05:52.

Not as far as I know

: Is the SoundBlaster 16 compatible w/ Soundfonts?

Re: cont'd from 1st message

Posted by Jarjar on Fri, 08/11/2000 - 14:12.

: Not as far as I know

: : Is the SoundBlaster 16 compatible w/ Soundfonts?

Nope you're right. The SB16 doesn't use
SoundFonts. The AWE series do (AWE32/64) and
I think the SBLive series too. Check for
onboard RAM on the SB card. If it has RAM (not
ROM) then it should be able to use Soundfonts.

JJ

serial number for soundforge 4.5.57

Posted by lulu on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 14:10.

It's quiet simple but it's serious.If I could have this
number from sonicfoundry I don't use this way to find it.

CD-RW - problems with wavelab etc

Posted by DazeD on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 14:05.

Hi - I copped a fairly new, but crappy quality IDE CD-RW machine recently.
It works fine with Adaptec EZ-CD4, but whenever I try to use it in wavelab3
or CD architect (4.0g i think), then both proggies report that no CD writer
was detected on the system. Does anyone know if these apps only recognise
SCSI CD-R's, or could someone suggest a way around this problem ?
Cheers Y'all

DazeD

Cd Titling

Posted by Colby Hossler on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 12:24.

What cd recording package enables the Album title or song title to be displayed on capable home CD players?
Thanks Colby Hossler

Re: Cd Titling

Posted by Neptune303 on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 14:02.

You need software capable of working in the CD-TEXT protocol. I have never done it and would be interested to find out as well.

Neptune303

ProTools software only version Demo???

Posted by Jootje on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 11:16.

I have read somewhere that there is a software only version of ProTools. Does anyone know if there is a demo available somewhere. Thanks

Hey Geoff or anybody,what is a soundfont?

Posted by biscuit on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 07:10.

i JUST D/LED SOME SOUNDFONTS, A PACKAGE TO EXRACT THEM FROM THE SF2 FORMAT AN NOW i DONT KNOW HOW TO USE THEM. What kind of program do use soundfonts with? Do most music progs let you use them? How? Im not a novice because I write music with waves but now Ive discovered Soundfonts take up a lot less space so I want to use them. What program do I use to open them with in Windows 95? See, I stayed clear of soundfonts because I thought they only applied to MIDI musicians but i think i was mistaken

problem with napster ban fix

Posted by Etienne du Toit on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 06:45.

I just tryed to download the napster fix, it downloaded perfectly but when I tryed to open it said I was missing a dll file called MSVBVM60.DLL
could you please respond?
thanx!

How can i convert wav to mp3?

Posted by phantom mist on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 04:28.

Can some one tell me the name of a program that i can use. It would be a big help thanx.

Re: How can i convert wav to mp3?

Posted by Geoff on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 06:45.

There are many programs out there that can do this. I figure you want something that does the job and nothing else?

<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Easy_MP3/">Easy MP3</a>
<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/MediaBox/">Media Box 4.3</a>
<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/MP3_HS/">MP3 Home Studio 1.6</a>

Just try the <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/win95/MP3/">MP3 section</a> if you want something other than these.

Cheers
Geoff

: Can some one tell me the name of a program that i can use. It would be a big help thanx.

PLEASE...PLEASE...help

Posted by mystical on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 23:58.

Hi,
I really need help...
I need to convert a Real Player song to either MP3 or Wave.... wave preferably...
]PLEASE HELP[
Thanks,
Mystical

Re: PLEASE...PLEASE...help

Posted by Geoff on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 06:48.

You will need <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Streambox_Ripper/">Streambox Ripper</a> for this job.

Cheers
Geoff

: Hi,
: I really need help...
: I need to convert a Real Player song to either MP3 or Wave.... wave preferably...
: ]PLEASE HELP[
: Thanks,
: Mystical

I need to find a program which will convert .ram's to a .wav fil

Posted by cyrnos on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 22:49.

I need to find a program which will convert .ram's to a .wav file. I really need this so if possible can you please tell me what it is called?

Re: I need to find a program which will convert .ram's to a .wav

Posted by Geoff on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 23:21.

You will need Streambox Ripper.
<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Streambox_Ripper/">http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Streambox_Ripper/</a>

Cheers
Geoff

: I need to find a program which will convert .ram's to a .wav file. I really need this so if possible can you please tell me what it is called?

Re: Thanks a bunch Geoff! You made my day.

Posted by Cyrnos on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 00:47.

: You will need Streambox Ripper.
: <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Streambox_Ripper/">http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Streambox_Ripper/</a>

: Cheers
: Geoff

:
: : I need to find a program which will convert .ram's to a .wav file. I really need this so if possible can you please tell me what it is called?

microphone wont talk for dial pad

Posted by patty rose on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 22:27.

how do i get microphone to work ive tried all kinds of help

Re: microphone wont talk for dial pad

Posted by patty rose on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 22:29.

: how do i get microphone to work ive tried all kinds of help

This might work

Posted by Mystical on Thu, 08/10/2000 - 01:47.

This might work
The microphone might not be configured properly...
that could be the problem...
With Windows 95
Right click the "My Computer" Icon on the desktop...
Click Properties,
Click Device Manager
In there, see if you 've got it all hooked up right
if you still can't find it!
Go to START
Go to SETTINGS
Go to CONTROL PANEL
Go to MULTIMEDIA
On the bottom half of the screen, is the microphone configuration..
Don't worry,
My dialpad won't work either, I guess that's why we have telephones right???
That's why they don't have computers instead of telephone booths...computers aren't that reliable when it comes to stuff like that, (Dialing, Clock, etc.)
Good, but not good enough
Yeah, check the "Control Panel" under Multimedia...
the microphone might just be switched off, that could be the problem.,.. or ,... it might not be plugged in...check that, check it's not the microphone that's giving problems...
if you still can't get it working,
Email me, and I'll give you the link to a forum where they CAN help you. Not as good as this, or maybe it is? Well, if you can't find help here, and email me, i'll give you the link...

See you ,
Mystical

information to help promotion please any of you .

Posted by Susie on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 21:04.

Hi there ~(:o))
I am just saying Hi..
i am new to internet marketing stuff.
I am from Windsor, Ontario.
I'm looking help with any information about internet marketing my music, i was wondering if any you could help me with this?

http://home.talkcity.com/OSO/sexylittlesusie/index.html
Thank you for time.
Susie

Re: information to help promotion please any of you .

Posted by Geoff on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 23:25.

I guess it depends by what you mean by promotion. First of all, you have to work out what you want to achieve and set some goals to measure your performance by.

Most successful bands who promote online have email lists, regularly update their websites, regularly release new MP3s, offer discounts to subscribers of their newsletters, develop mutual links between similar sites and have snappy, interesting content. Successful promotion isn't about putting your name in front of as many people as possible, it's about getting them to develop a relationship with the band.

Cheers
Geoff

:
: Hi there ~(:o))
: I am just saying Hi..
: i am new to internet marketing stuff.
: I am from Windsor, Ontario.
: I'm looking help with any information about internet marketing my music, i was wondering if any you could help me with this?
:
: http://home.talkcity.com/OSO/sexylittlesusie/index.html
: Thank you for time.
: Susie

recording live music

Posted by Michael O'Bannon on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 20:08.

Could you please advise me on the best way to record live music on my computer? Is there a software package that wouold be good for recording and multi-tracking acoustic instruments and vocals? It seems like most programs are for synth and samples.Also...Is there a way to speed up downloading MP3s without getting cable? I keep seeing programs that say they can speed up any downloading or web surfing...is that right? Which ones are the best and where can I get any of this stuff? Thankyou very much. I really appreciate it.

Re: recording live music

Posted by Tony on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 23:23.

Check out
<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/n-Track_studio/"> n-Track </a>and our<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/cat/MULTITRACK_RECORDING/">MULTITRACK RECORDING Category</a>

: Could you please advise me on the best way to record live music on my computer? Is there a software package that wouold be good for recording and multi-tracking acoustic instruments and vocals? It seems like most programs are for synth and samples.Also...Is there a way to speed up downloading MP3s without getting cable? I keep seeing programs that say they can speed up any downloading or web surfing...is that right? Which ones are the best and where can I get any of this stuff? Thankyou very much. I really appreciate it.

changing volume levels

Posted by Michael O'Bannon on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 20:00.

Could you please let me know how I could possibly gat all of my MP3s to be of a similar volume level. I find that when I try to load an MP3 that I recorded myself from Dat, it is always much more quiet than the ones I get from Napster and many of them are of widely varying volume levels so that when I burn a CD, it must be turned up or down after almost every song!Please Help! Thankyou

two questions

Posted by joanna on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 19:52.

i know you're probably sick of being asked about wav to MP3 file converting, but i have to ask you guys - in your opinion, what is the BEST converter?

also, do you know of a freeware or shareware or demo program which lets me create my own winamp skins AND save them? i have one program which lets me create new skins, but not save them. so it's completely useless.

thanks guys.

Re: two questions

Posted by Tony on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 23:30.

A good all round program for MP3s is <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/MusicMatchJukebox_win32/">Music Match Jukebox</a>
check out <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/TransSkin/"> TransSkin </a>

: i know you're probably sick of being asked about wav to MP3 file converting, but i have to ask you guys - in your opinion, what is the BEST converter?

: also, do you know of a freeware or shareware or demo program which lets me create my own winamp skins AND save them? i have one program which lets me create new skins, but not save them. so it's completely useless.

: thanks guys.

question from a novice

Posted by J. Campbell on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 18:58.

I'm new at this and am overwhelmed by all of the amazing stuff on this site. Is there a software program that scores the notes you're playing on a keyboard in real time? If so, are there multiple such programs and which ones would you recommend? thanks for the help.

Re: question from a novice

Posted by Tony on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 23:41.

Check out <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/cat/MIDI_SEQUENCERS/"> MIDI SEQUENCERS </a> section

<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Mstudio_win95/"> Anvil Studio</a>
<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Cakewalk_Pro_Audio/"> Cakewalk Pro Audio </a>
<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Cubase5_win95/"> Cubase VST 5 </a>

: I'm new at this and am overwhelmed by all of the amazing stuff on this site. Is there a software program that scores the notes you're playing on a keyboard in real time? If so, are there multiple such programs and which ones would you recommend? thanks for the help.

No chance for .rmx to mp3. ????

Posted by Tany on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 18:53.

I have .rmx files which can be played with the realjukebox but i want to convert them into mp3 files... Streambox Ripper doesn't work ("unknown filetype"). Please help me!!! What do I do????
Thanks anyway

I'm SORRY (!!!) i know this question has been asked before

Posted by Jootje (Jolanda) on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 18:50.

I'm SORRY (!!!) i know this question has been asked before, but i can't find the answer aymore. When i am recording from a CD in 'Logic Audio' on my iMac, it sounds like it is playing through a tube. Could anyone tell me the solution again. I know it had something to do with the control panel 'sound'.

Re: I'm SORRY (!!!) i know this question has been asked before

Posted by cock on Sat, 08/12/2000 - 01:10.

turn the PLAYTHROUGH off on output

SEARCH FOR SOFTWERE D-JAMM(BRAZIL)

Posted by RENATO Dj on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 17:15.

COMO POSSO ADQUIRIR O SOFTWERE D-JAMM?

Jungle Remix of Song

Posted by KC on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 16:38.

What's a good program to make a jungle-ish remix of an imported song? I've tried it on Fruit Loops but I don't know how to import the whole mp3 or wav of the song into the program.

Re: Jungle Remix of Song

Posted by dave on Sun, 09/03/2000 - 22:56.

Acid pro mate!
Its the fucking business.
Ive been using it for 4 months and now I have two fat stompin jungle toons under my belt! send me an email if u want to hear any of them.

Re: Jungle Remix of Song

Posted by Tony on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 23:50.

Your best bet would be <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/SonicFoundryAcid/"> Acid </a>

: What's a good program to make a jungle-ish remix of an imported song? I've tried it on Fruit Loops but I don't know how to import the whole mp3 or wav of the song into the program.

music editing

Posted by bud head on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 16:02.

i have always been interested in music mixing. i was about to buy a pair of turn tables but my music collection is on cds.
i was told by friend that i can make mix cds & tapes on my pc could u please tell me what software would be sutible for mixing including scratching etc.
my collection mainly consists of hiphop music

Re: music editing

Posted by Roy on Wed, 10/17/2001 - 17:17.

jrfjr

Re: music editing

Posted by Geoff on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 23:33.

Hello there,

These programs should get you started:
<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/AcidMusicDemo/">Acid Music</a>
<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Scratch/">AnalogX Scratch</a>
<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Virtual_Turntables_win95/">Virtual Turntables</a>
<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/OtsJuke_DJ/">OTS Juke</a>

Heaps more tools in the <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/cat/RE-MIXING_DJ/">RE-MIXING & DJ</a> section!

Cheers
Geoff

: i have always been interested in music mixing. i was about to buy a pair of turn tables but my music collection is on cds.
: i was told by friend that i can make mix cds & tapes on my pc could u please tell me what software would be sutible for mixing including scratching etc.
: my collection mainly consists of hiphop music

Re: music editing

Posted by Tony on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 23:33.

Check out the <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/cat/RE-MIXING_DJ/">RE-MIXING and DJ Category</a> you'll find plenty of programs there.

: i have always been interested in music mixing. i was about to buy a pair of turn tables but my music collection is on cds.
: i was told by friend that i can make mix cds & tapes on my pc could u please tell me what software would be sutible for mixing including scratching etc.
: my collection mainly consists of hiphop music

Making a soundtrack

Posted by Phillip Ali on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 15:41.

Hello, Is there a free computer program that I can use to separate the lyrics from a CD track and create a soundtrack.i.e.-Play the track with just the music not the words.can someone help me?

Re: Making a soundtrack

Posted by Tony on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 23:36.

Removing vocals is not the easiest thing in the world to do.
You can try <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/VocalRemover/">AnalogX Vocal Remover</a> also the <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/cat/KARAOKE/"> Karaoke Category </a>

: Hello, Is there a free computer program that I can use to separate the lyrics from a CD track and create a soundtrack.i.e.-Play the track with just the music not the words.can someone help me?

PC music editor

Posted by Newbie on Wed, 08/09/2000 - 15:03.

I'm new to this, so I need something fairly simple. I'm looking for a program that I can edit two songs together by either a quick start/stop or by crossfading. It would be nice if it had some special effects options included as well.
Thanks.

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