you can get guitar samples of all kinds from

Spitroast V2.1

available for free download today from

http://www.priestcult.com
-just follow the links to 'Spitroast'

See info about Wami Box at:
http://www.egosys.net/

Hi,

All you need is a program that will record the audio input in your computer. Protools free is a fully blown multitrack program that is available on this site although it might be a bit overboard under the circumstances. Check through this sites file area under Audio Recording and there are some things there that will help. Most of them will do what you want.

Plug the MD output to the mac's audio input. Run the software and record. The app will more than likely off you the audio inputs that are connected to your mac, select the audio input option. Record the music and then Mp3 it as putting uncompressed wave files on your website will not only use a lot of space, but it will ensure that pratically nobody will download such a large file.

Utilities for Mp3'ing can be found on this site also. The Mp3 format is cross platform and will work with any mp3 player on any platform.

Good luck

Steve...R

: I’m trying to decide between copying my reel tape and LP collection to cd via a dedicated cd burner (Denon CDR/W-1500, not yet purchased) or use my PC (Dual PIII, 256mb RAM, HP CDR/W) to burn to CD. How much does the sound really deteriorate between the two options and in what areas ? I’ve read the faq’s and comments at several sites (very good stuff) but have not seen anyone really endorse one method over another, and what OS(linux, DOS, Msoft)or standalone program (along with apps) would most be truthful to the original recording.

: Any help would be greatly appreciated.
: Ralph.

Ralph, the critical factors are the connection from the tape deck to the sound card or CDR and the quality of the hardware used to do the analog to digital conversion (ADC). I don't know the specs on the Denon unit so I can't comment on that, but within a PC the OS doesn't matter and the software used is significant only in that some software is better at removing problems than other software. Basically, once it's converted to digital format, most of the damage has been done.

If you care enough about the quality of the result to spend some bucks, and you decide to go with the PC approach, the sound card you choose will be very important. The best ones do the conversion *outside* of the computer's box- computers are very noisy on the inside and it's very hard to get an internal sound card that really filters all of the noise. The cable you use is also important.

Once you get the sound converted to 1's and 0's though, the most you can hope from out of the software is convenience and the ability to clean up after any problems introduced in the earlier stages of the process. A good equalizer in the software is very useful.

: I've downloaded a few of the shareware and freeware drum programs, but they only seem to offer pre-set beats. What I'm wanting to find is if they have something out there like you'd find on a music keyboard, whereas you can assign various drum sounds to your pc keyboard (ex: bass drum="shift key", snare="space bar", etc.)? That way you can play in real time using your keys...oh, and I realize you aren't going to be able to do drum rolls and the like in such a system, given the limitations involving rapid key presses on a keyboard and all, but I figured someone had such a sim or at least the option in one of their drum programs to play "real time" on your keyboard. Thanks in advance for any info!

What do you mean by a tone? Removing any instrument from a mono or stereo mix of a group of instruments is impossible at this time.

If you mean vocal instead of tone then the same applies. Forget it and make the music yourself.

Steve..R

Plug your record deck into your amplifier. Plug a tape line output from your amplifier to your computers audio input. Go to the file area on this website and download something from the Audio Recording link and record the input from the computer to a wave file. This can be burnt to CD with all burning programs.

Steve...R

There is no present way of doing this. Ignore the hype...

Steve...R

Thanks. I have a place to start now.
I think my biggest problem with my vocals is a tendancy to sound a bit nasal [besides not being to smooth].
I think learning how to breath is my best bet, because I don't think I'm too off key.
Anyway thanks again.

Antares Autotune is a popular thing indeed for the challenged vocalist and beyond. It's not cheap but it is a pro level VST compatible plugin that will attempt to retune your voice when it strays from a note. It takes some fiddling around with but can work on a whole vocal section if the vocalist isn't too far off in their singing or vibrato.

Other than that, compression is a great forgiver of bad singing/playing and will make your voice sound more controlled. Try any compressor and select a ratio of 4:1 or above on dodgy vocals. Brighten it up with a 5khz boost and chuck in a little reverb with an effect delay relative to the tempo of the song, if that makes sense...! Try some delay but add effects in moderation otherwise it might make it worse

Whilst your trawling through this sort of process, get yourself some instructions of singers breathing techniques that you can do whilst you walk etc... Practice your scales. If you want natural, then this IS the best way.

Steve...R

: hi halo I need help, what program to edit mp3 volume, because I convert some song but the sound too low.
: thanks

You will need to convert the file to .WAV format first. Then you can use any good wave editor to change the volume. I use RipEditBurn from www.blazeaudio.com.