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Re: rebirth?

Posted by steve on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 20:05.

Depends on the type of music u want to create try lots of demos before u buy is the best advice start out with FruityLoops and Orion and Dreamstation - there are many more all great fun to use.

steve

Re: rebirth?

Posted by Dave on Thu, 05/03/2001 - 19:01.

: Depends on the type of music u want to create try lots of demos before u buy is the best advice start out with FruityLoops and Orion and Dreamstation - there are many more all great fun to use.

: steve

Hi there is it possible for u to send me a copy of the rebirth manual please? I have looked high and low but im at the end of my tether many thanks A beloved old skool raver. :-)

OPX

Posted by origin on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 18:56.

www.firedesign.co.uk

removing gaps between songs

Posted by darren on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 18:51.

can anybody help me with removing gaps between songs on win amp so the whole album is mixed together.

Create dance-music tracks on a laptop?

Posted by Amy on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 18:07.

Hello. I currently DJ and would like to go further into remixing tracks and creating totally new ones BUT I have no classical music background. Is it possible to do this on a laptop or do I need to add a special sound card in order to use MIDI ? (I only have a PC laptop and not a Mac laptop).

Other than Cubase or Logic for sequencing, Rebirth for a synthesizer, and B.box for a drum machine, is there anything else that I can get that's not too expensive ?

Do I need to get any periperals ?

Thank you so much. Sorry I'm so silly.

Amy

Re: Create dance-music tracks on a laptop?

Posted by Geoff on Sun, 11/26/2000 - 22:43.

Hello

I'd also recommend you at least take a look at <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/SonicFoundryAcid/">Acid</a> and <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/FruityLoops_win95/">FruityLoops</a>.

Cheers
Geoff

: Hello. I currently DJ and would like to go further into remixing tracks and creating totally new ones BUT I have no classical music background. Is it possible to do this on a laptop or do I need to add a special sound card in order to use MIDI ? (I only have a PC laptop and not a Mac laptop).

: Other than Cubase or Logic for sequencing, Rebirth for a synthesizer, and B.box for a drum machine, is there anything else that I can get that's not too expensive ?

: Do I need to get any periperals ?

: Thank you so much. Sorry I'm so silly.

: Amy

Re: Create dance-music tracks on a laptop?

Posted by steve on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 20:17.

All u need is a midi compliant soundcard and most if not all have built in midi sounds. The laptop card maybe integrated which means u can't replace it if so u could load an emulated card (software) for midi sounds Yamaha's SY-XG50/100 is a good one.

Qbase or Logic is sensible but I wouldn't tie myself down at this stage to Rebirth + B Box. Try lots of more programs like FruityLoops for beats + synth and VST synths which will work in CubaseVST like ModelE. You don't need to read score as midi data is entered on a grid alongside a piano representation. Mac software is limited in numbers so better with a PC platform, u may want to get a keyboard to soundcard adapter for your setup but all can be done with mouse no probs. You should have 96MB RAM min. Hope this helps.

steve

Re: Create dance-music tracks on a laptop?

Posted by Ralf on Sun, 11/26/2000 - 12:56.

Hi,

the greatest Tool to create Dance Music on a Laptop is
Making Waves.....try it out

http://www.makingwavesaudio.co.uk/

Greetings
Ralf

Mac - Toast 4.0

Posted by Lou on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 14:25.

Is there a Mac shareware or freeware similar to Toast 4.0? Specifically, that will take my MP3 files and convert them as I'm burning a CD so I can play it in my car? If I can convert them as I'm burning I won't have to first convert and use up storage space on my hard drive.
Thanks,
Lou

Jam...

Posted by SteveR on Sun, 11/26/2000 - 18:39.

Jam unfortunately, is quite expensive and commercial rather than shareware. I have no reason to look for other burning software as it's not required. Jam (from adaptec) allows you to burn audio from MP3's or .AIF/.WAV and cross fade and do funky things with fade outs etc... If you can find it cheap then get it.

It is worth having a look around C-net or TUCOWS (recommended) for CDR software as they have so much Mac software (Yes, there is tons and tons of Mac software....)

Regards

Steve...R

Looking for a virtual keyboard

Posted by COCO on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 13:31.

I'm looking for a software that can make me transform my computer keyboard in a pian keyboard. AYOKA!!!
Coco from New York

Re: Looking for a virtual keyboard

Posted by Nadim on Sun, 11/26/2000 - 12:17.

A Must have toy for SBAWE 32/64 users (I know, I know! - old but gold!)

AWE Toy by Geo Petera

"I'm Eatin ya Brains", New free song from The Front Porch Perver

Posted by The Front Porch Perverts on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 13:07.

Hi, We are THE FRONT PORCH PERVERTS, from Brisbane, Australia. We like writting and improvising weird, funny, twisted and sometime "normal" music, like you're in the path of an iminent truck accident but you may as well open your eyes cause you paid good money for those glasses. We have a couple of new free songs uploaded to our page at

www.mp3.com/frontporchperverts

I'm Eatin' ya brains
Baby Drove Drunk

or check out www.geocities.com/brogonboy for more mp3's such as ....

Internal Haematoma's
Booze Hound
Bacon Blues (I like bacon)
Baby Drove Drunk
The Dirty Scottsman
Robotic Threats
Kickin the Face
Mardish Na-Boot
Beat Pok

So unless you would rather go and blow your nose on King Bajellia Bafa III jr's royal elephants bum wipers wife's birthday invitaion, then pull up you favourite deck chair, grab your best binoculars and put on ya beer bib and eat bacon with THE FRONT PORCH PERVERTS, at

www.mp3.com/frontporchperverts

Email us at brogonboy@hotmail.com
Or Visit our Official Hub site http://members.xoom.com/alienvogon
Beyond the Back Fence
(for our 3d Movies, weird stoires, poems, drawings, WAV's & MORE!)

the best music machine for me

Posted by iftach on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 11:47.

hello

my name is iftach im from israel im looking for a good
music machine which would not be too comlecated for me
since i have never serioesly composed music on a machine
the tipe of music im into using on the machine is baseclly
phsichedelic trance,dub and techno

thanx a lot
iftach-goldielocks

Re: the best music machine for me

Posted by steve on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 15:25.

Hi Iftach,
I saw a program here in UK about the Israel dance/club scene just the other night - you guys really into it over there! - nice. A program u caould try is FruityLoops which is easy to use, comes with great samples and a built in synth - the TS404. Listen to the included demo songs and see what u think. Orion is another fairly easy to use app which Id recommend u check out - software link at top of main page should take u to demo downloads/homepages.

Shalom

steve

AVI TO WAV

Posted by mlvc on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 07:08.

Hi,

I'm looking for AVI TO WAV a converter.
thanks

AVI TO WAV PLEASE

Posted by joao on Fri, 10/17/2003 - 15:56.

: Hi,

: I'm looking for AVI TO WAV a converter. OR

: MID to WAV converter.

: Thanks

Re: AVI TO WAV

Posted by Justin on Mon, 11/27/2000 - 07:49.

: I'm looking for AVI TO WAV a converter.
: thanks

Search Goldwave. It can extract audio from avi video. Supports ACM codecs.

Info on Key Change

Posted by Lance on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 05:39.

I am looking for a software package that will change a
peace of music from one key to an other without changing
integrity of the peace, for instance from 5 sharps to 3
flats. If you know of such a software package please let
me know. Thank you.

Re: Info on Key Change

Posted by steve on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 15:28.

An 'audio editor' such as Cool Edit will pitch change a .wav music file without changing it's temo - not sure about sharps/flats - if u mean major to minor key change then I'd say that is impossible.

steve

looking for gigs

Posted by Lorenzo on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 05:09.

Sax player (alto,tenor,soprano) and flue looking for gigs in the triad.Good reader. Dig blues.,jazz country rock. Write me and we can talk

Mac beginning recording help

Posted by Robert on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 02:34.

I come from a multi-track, tape recording background (guitar, keyboard, bass - no midi experience) and I'm now just getting into digital recording on my Mac (8500 upped to a G3). I'd appreciate ANY help (i.e. resources, info, advice, soft/hardware, etc.) that you could offer. Hey, I don't even know how to get sound into my Mac other than using that wimpy little mike that came with it! Do I need some kind of Pre-amp? Can I use any pre-amp system? Can I do any damage to my Mac if I don't know what I'm doing? Thanks!!

Re: Mac beginning recording help

Posted by alex on Sun, 11/26/2000 - 22:48.

hello robert, I 'm a musician old style like you, I have a multitrack system on tape and I want starting to record up with my mac, old but good.. sorry for my terrible english.. but I tell you that for me we have to change the recording tape with the mac, completely... oter machines like expanders, drum machines, etc.. are the same things, only recorder have to change with a software like protools or cubase.. I will write to you next month for last news in my studio..

bye alex

Mac's

Posted by SteveR on Sun, 11/26/2000 - 18:33.

Mac's are the industry standard Music Computer for good reason. You can do anything you want with Audio or Midi on your Mac. The best thing to do is have a leaf through the software area on this board and find yourself a demo of something like Cubase (Audio and Midi sequencing) and struggle your way through it. This is general advice as I have found that people learn the most from fiddling and reading. If you have a go at Cubase or any other Audio sequencer then you will have the option to record music from the Audio input on your computer. (Control panels > sound(monitors & sound) > select "MIC input") or from the internal sound OR the CD rom. After you have messed around there, you could look into Midi interfaces that plug into the printer or modem port on you computer and allow you to connect to Midi devices like Synthesizers/Drum machines etc, enabling you to record and edit, what you aare playing on the keyboard.

It's a big wide musical world out there and you have to play and experiment to get to where you want to go. Try Cubase (or something lighter, have a look), it'll get you started, then come back here and ask some more...

By the way, your Mac will work a standard Dynamic style microphone although I always recommend having a mixing desk around to level everything properly. You can also plug in a line level to the Mac from a tape deck (not record player! or guitar) or video etc...

Good luck...

Steve..R

Re: Mac beginning recording help

Posted by steve on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 15:44.

Hi Rob,

So u have a Mac? We'll that's a bad place to start from I'm affraid as the majority of the music software market is focused on PC - but this just means that your choices will be a bit limited!

What u need for guitar etc recording is a 'sequencer' such as Cakewalk Metro, Cubase/Cubasis or one from the Logic range. U use a sequencer just like a multi tracker only it enjoys digital quality recording, editing, effects sends, midi integration, mixdown facilities etc - a virtual studio infact! Click the software link at top of main page and specify Mac for a list of relevant software. You will input via soundcard mic/lin in and yes preferablly via a preamp - I use my old Tascam Porta Two using it's line outs for low S/N ratio. Finally the more RAM the merrier so have 96 or 64MB bare minimum.

steve

Massiva-Questions about...

Posted by Dave Sumner on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 02:12.

I've just downloaded Massiva and am busy leafing thru very detailed instructions,(Bravo for this!. What I am wondering is how plug-ins are assigned to each channel.There doesn't seem to be a menu where this is done. I can loan them fine from the plug-ins menu but, how are they assigned to a particular track.
Also have eMonster 550mHz w/ Crystal SoundFusion. Have had problems with audio output on software I have downloaded and am just wondering if if there compatability issues I need to watch out for in the system requirements before I bother downloading.
No problems with your service people;fantastic publication even just to stay informed of what is out there.Thanx, eh.

cd+g recording

Posted by Don on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 01:59.

I use cd+g karaoke recordings to perform live shows; I would like to be able to make cd+g cd's with only the songs on them which I need for a particular show. This would eliminate the process of changing cd+g recordings while performing. Is there simple process to accomplish this that could be used by a computer-dummy like myself?

Thanks,
Don

HELP!!!! Audiowerks2 or Korg 1212

Posted by Eric on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 01:53.

I've been researching both cards. Trying to find out everything about them and I have some leads on great deals on either of them.

If anyone could let me know pros and cons, I would be very greatful. By the way I'm using a MAC.

Thank!!!

Uncanny...

Posted by SteveR on Sun, 11/26/2000 - 18:20.

I had the option a few months ago of either cards and ended up going for the Korg1212.

The main reason for that was, all I really wanted was a SP/DIF in and out and a pro-sounding RCA in and out. The AudioWerk card was more than likely the best option for me as I use Logic Audio (same company) and it would probably have been flawless. The reason I went for the Korg is because it was pretty much the same price, offered 20bit recording AND has ADAT Optical connections which means I could plug it in as 8 in 8 out digital optical to connect to ADAT connectored Mixing Desks etc...

The one thing I will say about the Korg1212 is the driver software is Naff. I have found it very unrealiable to get going with and it messed up the simplicity of the Audio running of my G4. Things have carmed down now and I only occasionally have a weird audio problem. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Other than that, the korg sounds lush even in 16bit mode and has improved the audio quality of my recordings no end. It comes with no bundled software generally where as the Audiowerk comes with a few titles. I think it's only 18bit versus the 20bit Korg1212 although close you eyes and you will more than likely never tell the difference.. If you think you will never use the ADAT ins and outs (Nice..!) then go for the Audiowerk as it is more than likely easier to setup and use. If you want the ADAT connector or think you may use it in the future, get the Korg and see if you can live with the software.

Regards

Steve...R

rms(real jukebox) convert to mp3

Posted by bobbins on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 01:03.

i recorded my cds to my hard drive and the computer crashed. i had to reload windows in doing so i lost all the cds. is there any way to convert rms to mp3?

Is it possible to diagnose/fix cdr's that show tracks recorded b

Posted by Tami Su on Fri, 11/24/2000 - 23:20.

I have an HP CD Writer Plus, burn cd's using either Adaptec or Real JukeboxPlus and make sure all tracks are in wav format. Although most cd's created work fine, it never fails that for whatever reason some won't play after creation. All tracks will show as being written, and I've verified that session is closed, but they won't play. What I can't figure out is, when a copy of the cd that won't play is burned the copied cd plays fine. I probably have a stack of 50 (at least) cdr's that I need to find out if there is something I can do to fix them or are they a lost cause? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Big Brother

Posted by albert steptoe on Fri, 11/24/2000 - 22:56.

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whatever.................................................

Posted by What Ever on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 14:09.

who the fuck cares?

Download problems

Posted by gregg young on Fri, 11/24/2000 - 22:45.

I have downloaded slow down moses and others and when I try to open the program there is a problem with the accesibility wizard every time. Any suggestions out there?

Re: Download problems

Posted by ASH on Mon, 03/12/2001 - 20:22.

: I have downloaded slow down moses and others and when I try to open the program there is a problem with the accesibility wizard every time. I AM PISSED OFF!

Re: Download problems

Posted by Joe on Fri, 11/09/2001 - 02:48.

:What is the problem with the Accesibility Wizard???? : when I try to open the program there is a problem with the accesibility wizard every time. I AM PISSED OFF! I cannnot view pictures I have downloaded from friends. Can anyone advise me what to do to correct this problem??

Re: Download problems

Posted by OMER SKOKIC on Mon, 07/23/2001 - 03:54.

: EVERY TIME I TRY TO DOWNLOAD SOMETHING. IT SAYS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WHEN RUNNING THE ACCESIBILITY WIZARD.WHAT DO I DO? IF THIS COSTS ANYTHING JUST CHANCEL THE WHOLE THING

Re: Download problems

Posted by Rick on Tue, 03/27/2001 - 00:04.

The accesibility wizard every time I attempt to open files causes some sort of problem. I need help please.

Re: Download problems

Posted by robert kane on Tue, 02/25/2003 - 18:23.

: The accesibility wizard every time I attempt to open files causes some sort of problem.it says i have problems downloading while running accesibility wizard(do you need accesibility wizard what happens if you delete it)

Registration Card for CubaseVST_Score_41r2

Posted by Xander van Wayenburg on Fri, 11/24/2000 - 22:15.

How do you get I the registration card for Cubase, that I've downloaded?

Learn some english

Posted by Please on Sat, 11/25/2000 - 14:11.

You read it so....

Real player clip to wave

Posted by Ahmed on Fri, 11/24/2000 - 21:19.

Can any body tell me how to convert music from Real player clip to *.mp3 OR to *.wave ?? Please.

asio-compatible midi sequence software

Posted by steve mccarthy on Fri, 11/24/2000 - 20:23.

can u tell me what "asio compatible midi sequence software" is? is it cubase?
& how do i go about getting it?

Re: asio-compatible midi sequence software

Posted by steve on Fri, 11/24/2000 - 23:41.

Yes Cubase VST 5 can use it for sure - maybe some ealier versions too and Logic Audio and maybe other sequencers?

Audio Sequencing Informational Organisation (I think!) - it's an alternative soundcard driver system I believe which reduces latency - time lag - between host (Qbase eg) and soundcard/module. You can find Qbase from this sites software section - link near top of main page.

steve

I Need a drum noting program..

Posted by Jake on Fri, 11/24/2000 - 19:37.

...for an advanced drummer. Any one knows a good one?
Need to note for instance Dave Weckl's Beats. (if even possible!!)

~Jake~

noting --> notation (nt)

Posted by Jake on Fri, 11/24/2000 - 20:08.

: ...for an advanced drummer. Any one knows a good one?
: Need to note for instance Dave Weckl's Beats. (if even possible!!)

:
: ~Jake~

Lyric Remover or software to remove drums guitar etc...

Posted by Brian on Fri, 11/24/2000 - 19:10.

HEY does anybody have software to do this! contact me if possible.

Java virtual Machine

Posted by Bill O'Brien on Fri, 11/24/2000 - 19:09.

I downloaded a "mid2wav4" midi to wave conversion
file to my other computer. This computer is still set
for Windows 3.11. The file was also for 3.11. In the
in readme file it said I needed a "Java Virtual Machine
1.2. is needed. I can find the Java program forWindows
98 in the microsoft download but not for 3.11. Is it
available?
Thanks

Copying Audio CD's to hard drive

Posted by stupid user on Fri, 11/24/2000 - 18:51.

Excuse my ignorance but just got a new PC with CDRW. I want to copy some audio CD's to my hard disk and then record some compilation CD's. Only problem is I cant copy the files to my hard drove, only seems to copy a pointer. Do I need special software to do this or I am being incredibly thick ???

Re: Copying Audio CD's to hard drive

Posted by Mikkel Vill on Tue, 11/28/2000 - 13:51.

You can try AltoMP3 Maker which can be found at http://www.yuansoft.com

:
: Excuse my ignorance but just got a new PC with CDRW. I want to copy some audio CD's to my hard disk and then record some compilation CD's. Only problem is I cant copy the files to my hard drove, only seems to copy a pointer. Do I need special software to do this or I am being incredibly thick ???

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