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Re: Peak...

steve

hello again and thanks for this..it's great to have your advice..really appreciate it! it's stopping me going nuts about this for one

well let's see...midiports: In-A lights up when i plug in my SU10 and try a transfer (suggesting it's receiving something)...and Out-A and Out-B light up when i do the tests in OMS studio...but when i am trying to do an SDS through In-A midi port at the front and click on the receive button in the Peak SDS dialog box the Out-A light flickers momentarily..suggesting that is where the software thinks the signal should be coming from here??? so far In-A only lights up in response to the SU10 sending data and doesn't respond to my imac...is this right???

thing is i've never done a MIDI SDS transfer on this set up before (or anything else) so i don't actually know if the midisport is properly recognised by the software!

my OMS studio diagram has the midisport at the top and ports 1 and 2 represented with in and out arrows going from port 1 to the named SU10 and in and out arrows going from port 2 into an unnamed generic device...i notice that when i clicking on the SU10 picture in the diagram i have the option to go to 'studio' in the menu and either chose 'different in/out ports' or 'sort by port/name'...do i need to do something here?

ffffinally...the tech man at midiman.net admitted that midiman wasn't all that perfect at doing 'big sys ex dumps'..i asked him how big? (1-2 secs, 4-6 secs??) but he hasn't replied...

if you lived in london i'd pay you the going rate to come and fix this!!

yours with thanx and trying to keep the faith....
vague8

: I do use Peak for editing and sample transfer via SMDI (SCSI transfer) to my Yamaha EX5r and it works a treat. I can't say that I have ever sample dumped over midi though and up to this point wasn't aware that peak has the facility to dump via Midi..

: I have the USB midi Sport 2 x 2 running from a Mac G4 and the studio setup was quite simple. It sort of did it for me. How did you do yours and did you name the ports correctly in your studio setup so they are easily understandable from within applications?

: I assume also that you have tested the midi ports so you know that a midi connection is working between the computer and the sampler??

: I have just had a look at the SDS in peak and it looks straight forward enough. If you have selected SDS and then selected the correct port on the midi sport... (it does say Midi sport as an option although you should select the specific Midi output you want to send from rather than Midi sport itself. It may work anyway but it's best to know that you are sending out of one specific port that you 'know' has the midi leads connected in the right places). If you have used the same port that you are selecting to transfer SDS in a midi program such as a Multitracker like Cubase/Logic and it worked, I can't see that it would be your OMS setup.

: Hmmmm.... Don't know what else to say other than name your Midi sport ports to the name of the first midi device in that chain (OMS setup), it makes it easier to remember which chain you are sending and receiving midi from. Try SDS again and remember to select the Midi sports correct port rather than the midi sport itself.

: Keep the faith...

:
: Steve...R

Snycing Acid and Calkwalk 9

Does anyone no how to sync Acid Pro with Calkwalk 9?

Winamp converting RAM to WAV

When I use winamp to convert RAM files to WAV, the recording messes up and leaves a scratching sound. What do I need to do to stop this?

audio CD vs wav?

I'm trying to figure out a way to convert midi output to a format that I can burn onto an audio CD so I can playback on any CD player. I'm a novice, so what kind of format would I need to convert the midi output and how could I capture that output?

Thanks.

ets

Re:

On the topic screen scroll down & you'll find 2 replies: a wavelab (or windows recorder) solution & a Cakewalk one. They both work...

Tum tee tum...

Midi output from what??? Midi is a language and doesn't actually make any sounds of it's own. It tells things to make sounds, like synthesizers and drum machines, samplers etc. Anything with a Midi input would play your midi output. Recording the audio output from the device that is making the noises (synths etc...) into your computers recording application will give you a wave file that you could burn to CD.

More information please, computer - midi devices - soundcard etc etc...

Steve...R

Re: audio CD vs wav?

To burn stuff onto a CD, it has to be in WAV format. If you look in the Music Software section here you'll find coverters for just about all formats.

Andy

Looking for a Second hand TCDD8 Dat Walkman.

I have been looking for a second hand TCDD8 Dat walkman that I could buy to do some recording with. If you are wanting to sell yours. Can you reply to my email address.

Cheers.

HELP-PRO TOOLS FREE for Windows

I have installed Pro Tools "Free" on my 450 MHz PIII (Windows 98 SE / SB Live! Value) and it works fine for a limited period before the sound starts to break up (clicks & pops). The only way to get it working again is to close and then re-open the program, only for the cycle to repeat itself after a few flawless minutes of use. The problem seems to be somehow related to the cumulative length of time a particular sound file is played back, whether continuously or in short segments. Please help if you know a fix to this bug.

Re: HELP-PRO TOOLS FREE for Windows

I run Pro Tools Free on my HP with Pentium III and every once in a while I have that same problem. One thing I try to do is save often. If my audio starts breaking up I usually just save and it gets better. I think it has to do with how the program uses your ram to operate the references from the sequence to the actual audio files.

Next, how much ram do you have? I'm running at 128 which, I believe, is the minimum for the program. Sound recorders are intense pieces of software that require a lot of ram.

And of course the sound card probably has something to do with it. I've also got the standard SB card.

If you get manage to get Pro Tools to work, great. If not, and you don't want to shell out big bucks for ram and a sound card, look for a program that will work on your computer. Possibly Acid Pro, Cubase, or Cakewalk.

Re: HELP-PRO TOOLS FREE for Windows

: I run Pro Tools Free on my HP with Pentium III and every once in a while I have that same problem. One thing I try to do is save often. If my audio starts breaking up I usually just save and it gets better. I think it has to do with how the program uses your ram to operate the references from the sequence to the actual audio files.

: Next, how much ram do you have? I'm running at 128 which, I believe, is the minimum for the program. Sound recorders are intense pieces of software that require a lot of ram.

: And of course the sound card probably has something to do with it. I've also got the standard SB card.

: If you get manage to get Pro Tools to work, great. If not, and you don't want to shell out big bucks for ram and a sound card, look for a program that will work on your computer. Possibly Acid Pro, Cubase, or Cakewalk.

Actually, I think the minimum Ram for Pro Tools free is 192. I tried running it on my Pentium 3, 128 Ram and it crashed a lot.

Re: HELP-PRO TOOLS FREE for Windows

I have a pro tools and interface digi 001, my computer is a pentium 3with 512 ram.
At the first everything is ok but 5 months later i get a problens, my playaback stop after 5 seconds playing.
My work is on there, i get nervous please help me the pro tools let a message like 9124 or 9093 something like that.
My sound card play the music pieces one by one no togheter.
Thank you
Sincerily
Marcos

: : I run Pro Tools Free on my HP with Pentium III and every once in a while I have that same problem. One thing I try to do is save often. If my audio starts breaking up I usually just save and it gets better. I think it has to do with how the program uses your ram to operate the references from the sequence to the actual audio files.

: : Next, how much ram do you have? I'm running at 128 which, I believe, is the minimum for the program. Sound recorders are intense pieces of software that require a lot of ram.

: : And of course the sound card probably has something to do with it. I've also got the standard SB card.

: : If you get manage to get Pro Tools to work, great. If not, and you don't want to shell out big bucks for ram and a sound card, look for a program that will work on your computer. Possibly Acid Pro, Cubase, or Cakewalk.

: Actually, I think the minimum Ram for Pro Tools free is 192. I tried running it on my Pentium 3, 128 Ram and it crashed a lot.

Re: HELP-PRO TOOLS FREE for Windows

IMPOSIBLE FIX THIS BUG. BUY DIGIDESIGN TOOLBOX (US$ 700) OR WAIT FOR NEXT UPDATE. I TEST FREE PRO TOOLS ON PC AND THIS PROBLEM IS TIPICAL.

Re:

You should download the manual files (the soundcard issues are there), check buffers, adjust latency, avoid screensavers etc...

Audio card...

I don't know the answer but I do know that it can have something to do with either the Buffer Size (system and applications sometimes) or the soundcard driver. I am not under the impression that the first Pro-Tools free was a great one for ASIO drivers or Audio card specific drivers. Check that your audio/sound card drivers are up to date. Mac man myself and therefore don't know where else to point you...

Good Luck

Steve...R

User's guide for steinberg's Modell E

i am Looking for a manual for steinberg's modell E.
Who can help?

Re: User's guide for steinberg's Modell E

: i am Looking for a manual for steinberg's modell E.
: Who can help?

If you bought it you dont need that....

on the other hand....why you need a manual for that ? it has the same knobs like most other vst synths
tell me what you dont understand...

sperating vocals and instrumentals

I'm kinda outta luck here. I can't find any programs on getting just the vocals of a wav or mp3. Does anyone know of any programs that will do that for me?

Thanks

Re: sperating vocals and instrumentals

Hallo, scuse my english.
If you have a stereo wav, you can mix channels in this way:
Invert Right ch 180° phase and mix into Left ch
Invert ORIGINAL Left ch 180° and mix into Right ch
In this way you obtain a mono .wav file that save only the stereo information (only music whitout vocal).

It's not possible...

The fact that there are some Karaoke style applications available only confuses the point that it's not strictly possible. Everyone here seems to want to do it but it doesn't work properly at all. The reasons why are too long to go into, again, although I would advise that you try a couple of them from the file area on this site and then give up like the rest of us...

Steve...R

Help, Sony CRX140E

Just about everytime I goto burn a cd, it tells me that I have "no media inserted" even when I have a new CD-R in the drive. I've messed w/ the setup a few times and have gotten it to work here and there, but this problem still appears no matter what I do. Please help?!?!?!?!?!

Re: Help, Sony CRX140E

: WE PURCHASED AN INTERNAL SONY CRX140E CD-WR BURNER AND THE SALESMEN SAID THAT THE UNIT WAS A PNP DEVICE WHAT EVER THAT MEANS AND THAT WE DID NOT NEED AN INSTALLATION SOFTWARE DISK FOR THE DEVICE TO WORK. BUT WHEN I TOOK A CLOSER LOOK AT THE REQUIREMENTS ON THE MANUAL AND ON THE BOX IT SHOWS A SOFTWARE DISK FOR THE UNIT. WE NEVER GOT ONE. IS THERE A PLACE I CAN GET ONE OR DOWNLOAD IT FROM A WEB SITE FOR CRX140E SONY SPRESSA CD-WR INTERNAL BURNER, LET US KNOW PLEASE. THANK YOU.

wait until...

This may sounb daft, but I wait until the program prompts me to put a CD in the burner rather than putting the CD in first. I used to have the same problem as you but now it's solved.

I doubt however that it will work for you but it is worth a mention.

Steve...R

What format does the music file have to be in

Hi, I am very new to this site, and I was just wondering what format I had to put my music files in, in order that when I burned it to a cd it would play in a regualar cd player or cd walkman. Thanks!!!

Re: What format does the music file have to be in

They need to be in WAV format.

Andy

QUESTION FOR EVERYBODY!!!

Hello, I use fruityloops and I think its not that great, Anyone know of something like fruity loops but better. When I say better I mean something that has more options and sounds better.

Re: QUESTION FOR EVERYBODY!!!

<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/cgi/htdig/htsearch.cgi?config=htdig&restrict=%2Fsmm%2Fprograms%2F&exclude=&method=and&format=builtin-long&words=storm">Storm</a> is pretty good.

Lisa

: Hello, I use fruityloops and I think its not that great, Anyone know of something like fruity loops but better. When I say better I mean something that has more options and sounds better.

QUESTION TO YOU !!!

: Hello, I use fruityloops and I think its not that great, Anyone know of something like fruity loops but better. When I say better I mean something that has more options and sounds better.

what you dont like from fruity ???
its a great app !!!

what options are you looking for ?

Streambox Ripper and RAM files

Ok, I have a version of streambox ripper that will convert only ra and rm files, NOT RAM files. How can I get it to convert the RAM files? How can I change the RAM files into ra or rm so that way I can use the streambox ripper? I know that if I open the RAM file in notepad I can see the rm file, but what do I do to use that in my streambox ripper?

Re: Streambox Ripper and RAM files

Download the RAM file and open it with a text editor. You will see the location of the file you are after. The RAM file stands for Real Audio Metafile. Find more info on this <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/news/9904_106/">here</a>.

Lisa

: Ok, I have a version of streambox ripper that will convert only ra and rm files, NOT RAM files. How can I get it to convert the RAM files? How can I change the RAM files into ra or rm so that way I can use the streambox ripper? I know that if I open the RAM file in notepad I can see the rm file, but what do I do to use that in my streambox ripper?

Roland Studio Pack, Sonar or what?

Owned computers for 17 years, playing music for 11 years, and for some reason never mixed the two till this year. Been using Fruity Loops and Cool Edit and would like to move up to a good multi-track program. No need for simultaneous multi track recording. Looking for mix down of 16 tracks.

Sony PC400Mhz, 128megs, 20gigHD, Windows2000pro.

THANK YOU!

Re:

Cubase VST V5.0 R5 (Multitrack audio - midi Sequencer) or/&
Cakewalk Sonar XL (almost same as cubase)
VST & DX plugins (effects, virtual synths, & drum machines)
Gigasampler (control your synth's samples & more)
EGO SYS Wami Rack 24 for PC $570 (4 audio in, 8 out, 4 midi in, 4 out, up to 96KHz,latency up to 6ms)

This is a nice setup, but if you can afford it see the Pro Tools systems (from $500 to $10,000)...

Re: Roland Studio Pack, Sonar or what?

Hi BrizVegas

<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/n-Track_studio/">n-track</a> should get you started.

Lisa

: Owned computers for 17 years, playing music for 11 years, and for some reason never mixed the two till this year. Been using Fruity Loops and Cool Edit and would like to move up to a good multi-track program. No need for simultaneous multi track recording. Looking for mix down of 16 tracks.

: Sony PC400Mhz, 128megs, 20gigHD, Windows2000pro.

: THANK YOU!

Crashing with Emagic on Mac

I am having crashing problems with EMagic music software on Mac System 8.6. Even with all extensions off I get only a few minutes before screen freezes. Is this software only suitable for PC?

What program...

What program are you using??? How much memory do you have assigned to it??? do you still have the installer CD??? What Mac do you have??? What are you doing when it freezes???

Steve...R

Real Audio

How can I save the Real Audio Files while playing them on the iternet?

Real Audio

How can I save the Real Audio Files while playing them on the iternet?

Re: Real Audio

Well, you can either right-click and try to 'save target as...' for the file (if it isn't streaming) or you can use a program like <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/TotalRecorder/">Total Recorder</a> to capture the sound.

Lisa

: How can I save the Real Audio Files while playing them on the iternet?

convert audio tapes to CD

How do I connect an audio playback unit to the computer and record the tapes onto a CD? I have and CD RW disc.

Thanks

Re: convert audio tapes to CD

: How do I connect an audio playback unit to the computer and record the tapes onto a CD? I have a CD RW disc.

: Thanks

Re:

Connect the tape player with your soundcard (mini stereo plug to 2 RCA plugs cable needed usually), run windows recorder or Wavelab, goto your mixer settings & enable line in Rec, After recording into wave format use a CD copier program (like Nero or Easy CD creator etc) to burn the CD. Remember to enable the option Disk At Once to make sure the CD plays in HiFi CD players...

RAM files to rm or ra

is there anyway to make a ram file into a simple rm or ra file?

Re: RAM files to rm or ra

If you open up the RAM file using a text editor you'll see something like a URL to a file. That's the file you want.

Lisa

: is there anyway to make a ram file into a simple rm or ra file?

Magix Cleaning Lab question

HI there!

Does anyone know how I can get rid of the 2-second pause when I use the Magix Cleaning Lab? The pause I'm talking about is before a song starts (very irritating if you are busy cleaning up old bootleg tapes!) when using the cleaning tools.

Thankx for the help!

Re: Magix Cleaning Lab question

I think you just highlight it and press escape to delete it.
I dont have the program installed at the moment so its not infront of me to test, but i know i remove bits of unwanted elements like that

: HI there!

: Does anyone know how I can get rid of the 2-second pause when I use the Magix Cleaning Lab? The pause I'm talking about is before a song starts (very irritating if you are busy cleaning up old bootleg tapes!) when using the cleaning tools.

: Thankx for the help!

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I NEED CUBASE24

IF ANYONE KNOWS WERE I CAN DOWNLOAD A COPY OF CUBASE24 PLEEEASE LET ME KNOW THANKS.

Re: I NEED CUBASE24

<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/cgi/htdig/htsearch.cgi?method=and&format=builtin-long&config=htdig&restrict=%2Fsmm%2Fprograms%2F&exclude=&words=cubase+24">here you go!</a>

: IF ANYONE KNOWS WERE I CAN DOWNLOAD A COPY OF CUBASE24 PLEEEASE LET ME KNOW THANKS.

Re: I NEED CUBASE24

Cubase 24 is a commercial program, so any download is illegal.

If it's that important, why don't you buy it?

Andy

Logic Audio 3.5 PDF Manual (or similar version)

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