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Require Driver for Windows 98 ESS 1869F Audio Device

Posted by Paul on Sun, 03/03/2002 - 17:45.

Can you please identify where I can find the latest self-installing Windows 98 ESS 1869F Audio Device

Advice needed on sound card purchase

Posted by Charles Rich on Sun, 03/03/2002 - 17:34.

I have CakeWalk Guitar Tracks Pro running on a PC with Windows XP Pro.

I am looking for advice on what sound card to purchase so that I can take advantage of CakeWalk's 24 bit/96khz capabilites. I of course want to spend the least amount possible. I will mostly be recording guitar/amp and vocals using a SM57 mic and adding drums electronically.

What cards should I look at in the under $200 range?

thanks!

--Charley Rich

Re: Advice needed on sound card purchase

Posted by jim jochem on Tue, 03/18/2003 - 16:32.

: I AM LOOKING TO DOWNLOAD MUSIC FROM ALBUMSTO MY XP THIS IS ALL NEW TI ME SO I AM LOOKING FOR ADVICE

THANKS
JIM

better than 2496 is 32/192

Posted by LOGICAL GUY on Mon, 03/04/2002 - 03:51.

Just be aware that 192kHz soundcards are out now, and many cards can do at least 32bits. 2496 is not quite there yet. Mastering studios use 192/56 or so, not the 44.1/16 which is so common for CD's. 44.1/16 is purely a playback format, not a pro recording format. Most computer programmers are only used to programming up to 32 bits, but that doesn't stop everyone--after all, 8 bit/22kHz used to be standard audio.

Re: Advice needed on sound card purchase

Posted by serotone on Mon, 03/04/2002 - 02:41.

Echo Mia
Midiman Audiophile
TerraTec EWX 24/96
even the SoundBlaster Audigy, I guess...peace

: I have CakeWalk Guitar Tracks Pro running on a PC with Windows XP Pro.

: I am looking for advice on what sound card to purchase so that I can take advantage of CakeWalk's 24 bit/96khz capabilites. I of course want to spend the least amount possible. I will mostly be recording guitar/amp and vocals using a SM57 mic and adding drums electronically.

: What cards should I look at in the under $200 range?

: thanks!

: --Charley Rich

am i at the right place?

Posted by toni on Sun, 03/03/2002 - 09:26.

my compaq computer had some troubles, was fixed by phone with microsoft and now i dont have any sound. i go to multimedia from control panel and in the audio tab for playback device and recording device, it says "no devices" and it will not let me in to change it. hope this makes sense.
thx toni

Re: am i at the right place?

Posted by Andy P on Sun, 03/03/2002 - 14:16.

Two things you could try: reinstall the drivers or
go to My Computer - Control Panel - System - Device Manager. Click on the + sign next to Sound, Video and game controllers and see if your sound card is still listed. If it is, right-click on it and select remove. Then, reboot your PC and see if the system detects the card and reloads the drivers.

Let me know how you go on.

Andy

voice manipulation

Posted by carneval20 on Sun, 03/03/2002 - 08:22.

Hello,
we have to improve a telephone voice signal. I use a professional telephone hybrid (to separate the voice properly) but the sound is very poor (16 khz or so). Does anybody have an idea to improve the signal with software?
Thank you very much

Eq...

Posted by SteveR on Mon, 03/04/2002 - 10:31.

...is the only thing I can think of. 16khz isn't right for your knowledge. I quoted 3-5khz (for British telephones) recently and someone (more than likely right) corrected me and quoted something like 800hz - 5khz.

In my book, making a vocal more prominant is possible around 500-800hz. As this appears to be the bottom floor of the 'supposed' telephone bandwidth. I have just researched a little on the internet and found a 300hz to -3khz. Sounds unlikely to me.. ;0)

Simple answer. Load the vocal into an audio editor that offers some half decent parametric eq. Work with frequencies between 500hz and 5khz and see what you can go. 1.5khz is a high frequency as is anything around and above 1khz. This will sharpen the sound. 2.5khz is a snappy kind of frequency. 800hz may not be easy to hear through a telephone line, I don't know.

Experiment..

SteveR

Mosaic software

Posted by Martin Small on Sun, 03/03/2002 - 03:26.

I'm having some problems with Mosaic software. Would like to hear from anyone who is using it successfully and is willing to discuss some specific glitches I can't seem to overcome.

i tried!

Posted by scott crawford on Sun, 03/03/2002 - 01:03.

i tried to download the Atomix3 demo,and it wouldn't work.my pc is only a couple months old and it has Windows XP. what gives? any ideas?

XP compatible?

Posted by SteveR on Sun, 03/03/2002 - 01:21.

Check the spec's, it might not be.

XP is new as is Mac OSX. There is still work to be done on both OS's.

SteveR

Re: XP compatible?

Posted by scott crawford on Fri, 03/08/2002 - 18:19.

: Check the spec's, it might not be.

: XP is new as is Mac OSX. There is still work to be done on both OS's.

: SteveR

thanks SteveR
i tried to download atomix3 again today,but again it didn't work. i'm patiently waiting.
e-mail me people i'm board!

ANDY..P

Posted by SteveR on Sun, 03/03/2002 - 00:07.

QUOTE:SteveR,

I'd save your breath. It's obvious these people can't read, or are just plain dumb (or probably both).

If we ignore them, they might go away.

END QUOTE:

I take your point. I know me and others moaning about it doesn't help at all. Just makes me feel better I suppose.. ;0-

Regards

SteveR

Wave-to-MIDI: Music Recogition Software?

Posted by A Dream on Sat, 03/02/2002 - 23:51.

Hi:

I want to record jazz CDs in order to try
and transcribe piano phrasings and potentially
sax and other solo instrument phrasings.

I'm just getting back into music softwares
after many, many years of neglect.

I've tried pulling down the free Real Jukebox
to make .wav files ---- and then tried using
Akoff's wave-to-MIDI, which was a bit disappointing.
Akoff's software might actually be pretty good
but I'm wondering if my sound card is too weak
or I need a higher sampling rate than what free
Real Jukebox has to offer.

So, has anyone out there already crossed these
bridges? What kind of sound card, what kind
of wave recorder, and what kind of MIDI studio
player has the best shot of making this
dream come true?

Or is the answer that the artifical intelligence
to carve out specific waveforms from a
polyphonic music CD just not good enough, yet?

I hope I'm clear about what I'm asking about?

Re: Wave-to-MIDI: Music Recogition Software?

Posted by SteveR on Sun, 03/03/2002 - 00:04.

The programs can't distinguish instruments like humans can. It doesn't work properly at all in my tests with these programs.

Logic audio give it a go but is only partially useful on monophonic instruments that don't slide off the notes too much..

I'd forget it if I were you.. ;0)

SteveR

download cd creater

Posted by Diego on Sat, 03/02/2002 - 21:52.

could i down load the program thats calle cd creaer from some 1 pleace thanks

Re: download cd creater

Posted by Crystal on Sun, 04/21/2002 - 21:48.

: could i down load the program thats calle cd creaer from some 1 pleace thanks

Re: download cd creater

Posted by ahmed on Mon, 04/22/2002 - 03:33.

: : could i down load the program thats calle cd creaer from some 1 pleace thanks

Re: download cd creater

Posted by Ann on Wed, 08/14/2002 - 23:44.

Could somebody tell me the website address where I can get a free download of CD Creator?

Re: download cd creater

Posted by Cassy on Sun, 04/21/2002 - 01:19.

can i download this plz my thing screwed up... thanks cassy

Re: download cd creater

Posted by Andy P on Sun, 03/03/2002 - 08:37.

If you're thinking about a program called Easy CD Creator, then it's a commercial program, and not legally available for download.

See more at roxio.com

Andy

Re: download cd creater

Posted by shane on Thu, 04/11/2002 - 00:20.

: If you're thinking about a program called Easy CD Creator, then it's a commercial program, and not legally available for download.

: See more at roxio.com

:
: Andy

Re: download cd creater

Posted by nikos on Wed, 09/18/2002 - 18:37.

: : If you're thinking about a program called Easy CD Creator, then it's a commercial program, and not legally available for download.

: : See more at roxio.com

: :
: : Andy

Re: download cd creater

Posted by Tasha on Wed, 07/23/2003 - 17:09.

can i download cd creater so i can make a cd

Fat Bass Sound

Posted by jigga on Sat, 03/02/2002 - 21:16.

What Bass generators are used for Rnb and Hip Hop productions (ie. not sampled from vinyl etc.) What programs do they use?

Re: Fat Bass Sound

Posted by SteveR on Sun, 03/03/2002 - 00:01.

There is no one type. I have heard synth and real basses used on both types of music.

Common dub bass sounds are often made up of two or three bass sounds. Some organs are pretty decent for that sustained bass note. Clean and low..

Not a great answer then...

Cya

SteveR

Im looking for a program that puts each instrument apart, bass g

Posted by Diego on Sat, 03/02/2002 - 19:11.

Does anybody know if there is a program like this?? im a bass player, and sometimes i play guitar and drums, and it would be awesome if there was aprogram that separates what each instrument does, specially to hear the bass alone, please tell me there is a program like this!

Re: Im looking for a program that puts each instrument apart, ba

Posted by BW Kermadecs on Sun, 03/03/2002 - 04:34.

: Does anybody know if there is a program like this?? im a bass player, and sometimes i play guitar and drums, and it would be awesome if there was aprogram that separates what each instrument does, specially to hear the bass alone, please tell me there is a program like this!

Sorry dude, there isn't anything that will do an accurate job. Unlike some of these jokers on this site, I'll tell you why. I'm a parody writer, and I've tried cutting out the voice of songs for ages. You can take some things out of the song, like the bass or guitar or voice track, but it won't be completely removed... some of it will be left behind and other things will be lost too.

There are lots of programs (like cool edit, which I tried) that claim to be able to do this, but if you try to cut out the voice for instance, the voice will still half be there, and the entire drum track would be lost. Sound is divided into different channels, and if you tone down one to remove something, then other things will be lost.

So, it is practically impossible to remove parts of the song from the file, unless it's in a certain format (which definitely doesn't include MP3 and wav files). So, just do your best to try to isolate what you want with your ears, sorry.

Re:the program is Vision DSP from Opcode

Posted by Obatallah on Tue, 03/05/2002 - 16:22.

I don't why I am telling you this because I don't work for Opcode . Anyway. Yes! Opcode has the Vision DSP program that allows you to do that. It is designed specifically for Macintosh from what I understand. I am a pianist, percussinist, and bassist. my field of expertise is Afri-American/Afro-Cuban classical muzik popularly and unpopularly known as Jazz, salsa, latin r&r etc.
I use the program to write arrangements. I love it. Now the only problem I have with it is that I would like to be able to put Congas on a MIDI Channel; traps on a MIDI Channel; cowbell on a channel etc.
I just wrote Opcode this morning and inquired as to why they can't make this so. Also it would sure be nice to have a book "Vision DSP For Dummies". Well let me know if you are aware of this program. I thinkl it's pretty slick.
can't make thjat possible.

Common question, here's the common answer...

Posted by SteveR on Sat, 03/02/2002 - 23:58.

No..

SteveR

Re:your common answer is in left field

Posted by Obatallah on Tue, 03/05/2002 - 16:33.

Yes there is a program. Are you a musician and do you you sequence muzik arrangements sir? Obviously you are either a r&r musician or a hip hop wanna be. Most serious musicians I know are bona fide musicians. You sound like you are in a chat room. Talk to Jeeves my man.
Respectfully,
Obatallah

Re: Common question, here's the common answer...

Posted by Nigel on Mon, 03/04/2002 - 00:20.

He's right, you know?

: No..

:
: SteveR

I bet £10...

Posted by SteveR on Mon, 03/04/2002 - 10:15.

that he never makes it back for the answer anyway...

SteveR

Looks like you won....

Posted by Andy P on Wed, 03/06/2002 - 06:31.

?

what software is needed to burn a music CD

Posted by shannon on Sat, 03/02/2002 - 18:45.

what do I need to download to burn a music CD

Shannon this is my opinion - what software is needed to burn a m

Posted by Namida on Thu, 03/07/2002 - 19:17.

: What do I need to download to burn a music CD.

You asked two questions.
1. Software to download (Music) I presume, or might you want to backup your newly purchased music CD? On the other hand, are you trying to log into a frowned upon Internet service to download music from someone else’s computer of copyright material? (Note: if you do this you will discover music copied from the latest CD purchase at a loud volume. George, uses low volume sometimes so you will almost need some type of after product to clean up the bad recording you will find on line. Or, for example you start downloading from Mike in New York and he shuts down, now you need to go find the selection again from another user, who sets his recorder to a boosted volume.

If your ISP service supplies a news group subscription, many times you will find a plethora of well recorded music. News group moderators toss poor music off, and admonish posters if they are just POP Music junkies without regards to quality. Or, there are, a number of Pirate, and junky Legitimate music services that do not provide what "Napster" did for music sales, before the record companies shot themselves in the foot and closed them down (forced them off line through the legal system.)

2. To burn a CD, I suggest you secure either Nero or Roxio's software, both companies have decent support sections if you get confused using their software. Roxio Platinum 5 or 6 is available off the shelf of most stores, if you want to pay more and not purchase on line. See URL listed below...

http://www.nero.com/en/index2.htm

http://www.roxio.com/index.jhtml

You didn't get any software with the CD burner??

Posted by SteveR on Sat, 03/02/2002 - 18:53.

Seeing you haven't mentioned your platform, I assume it's a windows machine.

Check out Nero, people seem to like that.

Any more?

SteveR

WHAT'S THE NAME OF THIS SONG AND WHO IS IT BY? Please!

Posted by Jimi257 on Sat, 03/02/2002 - 18:42.

I've heard a snippet of this song...it sounds early-mid 90's alt rock-ish. The most memorable part of the song is the refrain: "...to see What trouble we could get into, what trouble we could get into, what trouble we could get into..."

I really hope someone can help me. Thanks.

Re: WHAT'S THE NAME OF THIS SONG AND WHO IS IT BY? Please!

Posted by charlie on Tue, 03/19/2002 - 00:26.

what the fuck are u going on about? u must have been tripping in the 90s

Re: WHAT'S THE NAME OF THIS SONG AND WHO IS IT BY? Please!

Posted by Jimi257 on Mon, 11/25/2002 - 14:19.

In response to this comment...
: what the fuck are u going on about? u must have been tripping in the 90s

I say fuck you, I didn't ask for smartass remarks. I have a snippet of the song. I just don't know who it's by or what it's called...ASS.

how do you burn cd's?

Posted by roaddog6944903 on Sat, 03/02/2002 - 17:58.

how do you burn cd's off the net and not just one's i'v got at home? thnks roaddog69

Re: how do you burn cd's?

Posted by Andy P on Sat, 03/02/2002 - 18:13.

Depends what you mean - Streaming audio? Downloaded audio? What format is it in? Without this info, it's impossible to answer the question.

Andy

Re: how do you burn cd's?

Posted by shantil on Sat, 06/28/2003 - 10:08.

: Depends what you mean - Streaming audio? Downloaded audio? What format is it in? Without this info, it's impossible to answer the question.

i already have the music downloaded but i want to burn it to the actual cd!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:
: Andy

Re: how do you burn cd's?

Posted by Linda Dixson on Sun, 06/22/2003 - 13:22.

: Depends what you mean - Streaming audio? Downloaded audio? What format is it in? Without this info, it's impossible to answer the question.

:
: Andy
I have a cd that I would like to copy. Can you give me step by step instructions?
I am new to this game and dumb as a box of rocks and blond to boot!!

Re: how do you burn cd's?

Posted by ian on Mon, 06/16/2003 - 23:13.

: Depends what you mean - Streaming audio? Downloaded audio? What format is it in? Without this info, it's impossible to answer the question.

:
: Andy

i have a cd burner and i do not know what to do.
i thought i was supposed to download music on to the computer and copy it on to the cd but im not sure and i dont have a program to download it on to and if possible i would like a free program.....

thank you

Re: how do you burn cd's?

Posted by Richard Sabatasse on Thu, 03/13/2003 - 13:32.

I just bought a labtop computer with a built in cd burner. I have access to the cd burning site (Easy Cd Creator 5 Basics)
How do I get the music I like off the internet or wherever, and get it into my burnering device.

Tempo ?

Posted by Mark on Sat, 03/02/2002 - 17:41.

Good Morning ... I am in need of some help. Am looking for an editing program that will allow me to change the tempo, without chaning the pitch, of a mp3 or wav. Not a *big* change, just need to slow or speed up songs just a tad so that the tempo matches the stride of our horse ... We compete in musical freestyle events. Thank You. . . .

Time Stretching

Posted by SteveR on Sat, 03/02/2002 - 18:51.

That's referred to as Time Stretching. Changing the tempo without adjusting the pitch.

There a lots of programs that offer this, the best being the £700 Melodyne program.. ;0) Had to mention it...!

You can do this with almost any half decent audio editor. There are some stand alon programs like The Amazing Slowdowner.

Head for the audio editing link in the download area of this forum and have a sift around..

Good Luck

SteveR

THIS PAGE SUCKS

Posted by Tanya on Sat, 03/02/2002 - 16:32.

noone ever answers your questions

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