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Re: CD-Sheet Music Converter

Posted by Can't Disclose on Tue, 07/09/2002 - 14:40.

: Nothing exists that will do what you want, and isn't likely to exist for a long time.

:
: Andy

Thank you for answering me so quickly.

DigiFreq 15 - Creating the Right Recording Environment

Posted by Scott R. Garrigus on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 19:17.

Hi Everybody!

The 15th issue of my free music technology newsletter is now available. In this issue I talk about how to create the right recording environment. And for this issue's contest, I'm giving away free copies of Interactive Guitar 2.5 from PlayPro! Here's more about what you'll find in this month's issue:

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2. DFreqCONTEST - PlayPro Interactive Guitar 2.5
3. DFreqDEALS - LiveSynth Pro SoundFont Player
4. DFreqNEWS - Maxon, Minimoog, Mackie Control, PRO-53, and more...
5. DFreqDISCUSS - DX Instrument Multiple Outputs in Sonar 2
6. DFreqFEATURE - Creating the Right Recording Environment
7. DFreqSHAREWARE - SoundLib and Music Database 2000
8. DFreqFREEWARE - FreeAlpha and Ticky Clav
9. DFreqBUYWARE - Sound Clips 10,000
10. DFreqREVIEWS - CF Live, Interactive Guitar, and FM7
11. DFreqTIP - Do the Doppler with Sound Forge
12. DFreqFUN - Rocklopedia Fakebandica

To get your own free subscription, and have the chance to win free music products each month, just sign up at:
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Thanks!
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--
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cequadrat justburn

Posted by yami on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 17:58.

I use the cequadrat justburn software that came installed in my PC (Compag presario Pentium 3)to burn CDs; but lately I've been seeing "Disc failed to finalise...error#.....)after it has read and written the music at the very end. What seems to be the problem?. Should I take my PC to the shop? Thanks!

Recycle 1.7

Posted by Ronny on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 16:47.

Can someone help me whith a copy cd of Recycle 1.7???
I lost all my cd`s to a fire in my home.
Any one please?????

Recycle 1.7

Posted by Ronny on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 16:47.

Can someone help me whith a copy cd of Recycle 1.7???
I lost all my cd`s to a fire in my home.
Any one please?????

Upload from Sony 707 Minidisc

Posted by Barry H on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 16:21.

Is ther software that will UPLOAD sessions recorded on a MD recorder? The recorder is the Sony N707.
Thanks

MP3 CD burning problems w/ WinXP - Roxio DirectCD - EasyCD Creat

Posted by aom on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 12:57.

I recently bought a new PC with WinXP. I don't know if the OS is the cause of my problem, but here is the problem: on my old PC I burned mp3 cds using DirectCD, just making a normal data file. My mp3 cd player recognized these and functioned just fine. Now I have a new PC and when I try to burn a data CD with mp3 files on it, using either DirectCD or Easy CD Creator (data project) the CD is unreadable in my mp3 CD player. If I pop the CD into a computer's CD ROM drive it *is* readable and all the data is there. So my problem: why is my mp3 CD player not recognizing the mp3 CDs burned on my new PC? (BTW, the player still works fine and recognizes the cds I burned on my old PC. And, just to make sure it was not a player fault, I tested out my cds on a player at the local computer shop, and had the same results as my one at home).

With about 5 cds in the trash bin so far, I'm getting a bit frustrated. If anyone has any ideas, that would be a big help. Thanx.

CD music burner problems

Posted by Joseph bland on Thu, 08/29/2002 - 12:19.

Help! Is there someone out there that can help with my problem.

I have burned a lot of music cd's. Now after I burn a cd I have a scratchie static sounding noise at the beginning of the very first song. The static sound cause the cd to be scrapped. I have cleaned the cd rom with brush type disc cleaner but, do not know how to clean the burner, because it will not turn unless you are burning cd's. My pc is approx. 4 yrs. old pen.ll w/128mg. and 2 yr. old Sony cd burner. What could my unit be doing to cause the. "Help"

Re: CD music burner problems

Posted by Dominic Lane on Fri, 07/11/2003 - 23:58.

I have a problem burning cd's. It seems that every mixed cd I try to burn always seem to have a static sound. I have many cd I have been trying to extract songs from, but it seem like once I put all the songs I want together and make the cd, every cd seems to have that sound. I'm not sure what the problem is. Cound you please provide some insight to the matter.

Thank you
Dominic

Re: MP3 CD burning problems w/ WinXP - Roxio DirectCD - EasyCD C

Posted by Andy on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 13:33.

Have you tried the discussion boards at www.Roxio.com. Since your problem seems to be due to a problem with their product, you may find the answer already there.

Andy

wav to cda files

Posted by Leo on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 11:36.

i may sound like a complete novice, but basically i want to put some wav files onto my cd and i am having trouble! i have a CD burner of course, but in what program do i convert the files?
please, treat me gently.

Re: wav to cda files

Posted by Andy on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 13:24.

The simple answer is...you don't. You burn WAV files directly, using a program like Nero Burn or Easy CD Creator. CDA files are simply shortcuts which tell the CD where each track on the disc starts, finishes and so on (if you put an audio CD in your PC and open Windows Explorer, all you'll see is a list of .CDA files, each 1k in size - hardly enough room to put any music).

Hope that clears up the confusion.

Andy

Standard Midi Files

Posted by Dave on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 07:11.

I have a Technics GA3 on which I can record my playing in GM but NOT as a Standard Midi File. Is there a program for my computer that will let me insert the Disc from the Technics GA3 into my computer and then save it as a Standard Midi File.
Dave.n

Re: Standard Midi Files

Posted by SteveR on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 09:37.

Should be possible if the computer will read the Technics format.. (what computer??). They might use MSDOS formatting which would be okay for Mac or Windows.

Check out

http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/cat/FORMAT_CONVERTERS/

There might be something there for you..

Rimmer (SteveR)

Re: Standard Midi Files

Posted by Dave on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 20:05.

: Should be possible if the computer will read the Technics format.. (what computer??). They might use MSDOS formatting which would be okay for Mac or Windows.

: Check out

: http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/cat/FORMAT_CONVERTERS/

: There might be something there for you..

: Rimmer (SteveR)
Thanks for your interest Steve. I use a Windows type computer. With it I can format discs for use in my Technics GA3 organ. I can also make duplicates of the originals with the computer. I will check again, but at first glance I did not see anything at FORMAT CONVETERS that appeared to do what I wanted. I can over come the problem by buying a Roland keyboard, but as I already have a collection of top organs I want to do it a cheaper way if possible. As you may have noticed by my address I am in New Zealand, a small country. As yet O have not found anyone here that can help.
Kind regards. Dave Nicholson.

Re: Standard Midi Files

Posted by SteveR on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 22:00.

I should have guided you here...

http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/win95/MIDI_PLAYERS_UTILITIES/

sorry.

It's a long list and I don't know the programs as I use a Mac. I suspect there is something in there though..

What sort of file is the GM midi file saved in? GM stands for General Midi and was a standard put forward by Roland (I think) some years ago. I think most Gm encoded Midi files should play with any midi file player... Worth a go.

I would download a Midi format convertor (I saw some in there) and then try the file with one of the downloadble Midi players.

Might work..

Let me know... Rimmer (SteveR)

OS X

Posted by Matt on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 03:08.

I was reviewing the software on this page:

http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/mac/RE-MIXING_DJ/

I see that some programs list their compatibility for OS X - does anyone have any preference to any of these programs?

Thanks,

-Matt

Re: OS X

Posted by SteveR on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 09:33.

I've tried Abletons LIVE and it's pretty amazing when you see it being used by someone that actually knows what they are doing.. Definately worth taking the time to play around with it.

Other than that, I generally only use Logic audio and some audio editors. Logic is bound for OSX (Apple just bought Emagic) and it should be soon....

Rimmer (SteveR)

Re: OS X

Posted by Matt on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 09:56.

Rimmer,

Thanks for the info. That saves me a lot of time checking out all the different suites. Much appreciated.

Re: OS X

Posted by SteveR on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 10:12.

No worries.

Let me know how you get on with it. I was thinking of learning it a little more myself...

Rimmer

cakewalk piano roll

Posted by KGB on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 00:29.

My cakewalk piano roll shrunk to the point where on the percussion, you can't read what instrument is what. What did I do and how do i fix it?

music centre

Posted by GUY HERMA on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 21:49.

i have the same problem as Warren
each time i launch music centre on XP i have the massage

file missing : WMDAVI.DLL

..and the setup Wave is not complete for " out "

please help me !

Re: music centre

Posted by SteveR on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 09:30.

Is it compatible with XP though???

Rimmer (SteveR)

*.rfl to *. wav converter

Posted by northfence on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 21:32.

is it possible to convert the reason soundbank into wav files???

roland mc 307

Posted by northfence on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 21:30.

anyone know where to find a full
manual for roland mc-307?

Re: roland mc 307

Posted by Daniel J. Lukuba on Fri, 12/31/2004 - 06:34.

: anyone know where to find a full
: manual for roland mc-307?

I want to know how to operate the Drum Machine b'se I have no Manual.

I need to convert SVQ to Mid

Posted by Ciprian on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 20:04.

I need to convert SVQ to Mid
Please Help me!

effects

Posted by Rich on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 19:43.

is there a program i can download that will let me add reverb and other effects to music i play and sing through my mic. on my pc?

Re: effects

Posted by Nigel on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 00:20.

Yes, go to the <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/cat/EFFECTS/">EFFECTS</a> section of this site and take a look around.

: is there a program i can download that will let me add reverb and other effects to music i play and sing through my mic. on my pc?

cherche amateur pout creation musicale !!!

Posted by APACHOID---- on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 19:15.

ACID , GOA , hardTECH , ALL PSY , FREESTYLE , Si VOUS TRIPEZ BIEN ? CREE DE LA ZIK , CONTACTER MOI , POUR ECHANGES , INFO , ECT...

Re: cherche amateur pout creation musicale !!!

Posted by inkbutterfly on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 04:30.

speakata engleesh. What are you trying to say..

: ACID , GOA , hardTECH , ALL PSY , FREESTYLE , Si VOUS TRIPEZ BIEN ? CREE DE LA ZIK , CONTACTER MOI , POUR ECHANGES , INFO , ECT...

changing music from Kazaa to wave files

Posted by Shawna on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 18:18.

I recently hooked up with Kazaa site and downloaded some music, but changing them to wave files like I've always done on my Winamp is not working. Can somebody help me. Thanks, Shawna

Re: changing music from Kazaa to wave files

Posted by Nigel on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 04:51.

Get an MP3 to WAV converter. There are heaps on this site. Check out the MP3 section on <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/">this site</a>.

: I recently hooked up with Kazaa site and downloaded some music, but changing them to wave files like I've always done on my Winamp is not working. Can somebody help me. Thanks, Shawna

MPEG to WAV or MP3??

Posted by Michelle on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 17:26.

What is the best softwear for converting MPEG audio files into Wav and/or MP3 files? Help....

how to take profanity out of songs

Posted by Keyser Soze on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 17:10.

Is there any software or hardware out where I can edit the profanity out of songs?

yes there is software to edit profanity out of songs

Posted by dan on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 09:18.

: Is there any software or hardware out where I can edit the profanity out of songs?

you can use cool edit 2000 to do this but you will either have to leave the whole song blank or with a bleep sound in the parts where the profanity is. you'll find it the the download area of this site.

you can't just remove the vocals without effecting the rest of the sound which is probably what nigel meant.

Re: yes there is software to edit profanity out of songs

Posted by Gecko on Wed, 07/10/2002 - 21:17.

: : Is there any software or hardware out where I can edit the profanity out of songs?

: you can use cool edit 2000 to do this but you will either have to leave the whole song blank or with a bleep sound in the parts where the profanity is. you'll find it the the download area of this site.

: you can't just remove the vocals without effecting the rest of the sound which is probably what nigel meant.

If you reverce just the small piece of time the word occurs in the rest of the music will still sound pretty good.
Gecko

Re: how to take profanity out of songs

Posted by Nigel on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 00:18.

Nope.

: Is there any software or hardware out where I can edit the profanity out of songs?

Software to record a band

Posted by Miguel on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 14:20.

Hi!
I just wanted some help regarding what could be the best easy to use, high quality software to record a band. Drums, Bass, guitars, vocals and a few synths.
I was very used to my multitracker Yamaha MT8X and so I was looking for something simple in use but that could provide high quality and that I could record all my instruments into.
Plus, I wanted to know if there's any special (and if anybody here recomends it) sound card with multiple in's to record a drum kit (about 8 mics) or can I just mix it through a mixer and get a cable going from the mixer into the input jack of my Sound Blaster Sound card?
Please help me on this one.
Thank you very much!

Re: Software to record a band

Posted by SteveR on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 09:28.

You could get a mixer and then mix to two track but if you make an error with the mixing, there is no going back.

The simple way is to look at Audio cards themselves. Most of them come with some sort of usable software which often has an upgrade path.

What computer do you have?? Check out the M-Audio Delta 1010 (or the LT) and see what you think. Remember, if you want to run mic's of the dynamic and condensor variety, you will need some decent preamps and a unit with Phantom power. The Delta 1010 has some great audio quality reviews and comes with Logic Delta I believe.

Other than that, you could use ADAT as an interface. It's an optical cable like the ones used with SP/DIF optical but carries 8 digital audio signals. I have an old Korg1212 with and ADAT in out which I have connected to a Fostex VC-8 break in/out box. The total inputs and outputs simultanouesly is 12 including the SP/DIF coaxial (which is well used). I wouldn't recommend buying the defunct Korg1212 now as there is little to no driver support. There are other solutions though.

Check out M-Audio's site. Some of their products are hot and reasonably priced. Remember to look for Mic pres if your using mics.

Mixing drums could be done with four inputs. Two overheads, a kick drum and a snare drum. Most if not all the drums will be picked up pretty well although it's not ideal. A decent treated room and four good mic's and it's possible. In this case, check out the Delta 44 or 66.

Rimmer (SteveR)

Ableton LIVE pre-listening/soundcard

Posted by Ozy on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 12:55.

Hi!

I'm wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to use USB audio devices (such as Roland UA-30) as a second soundcard for pre-listening in Ableton LIVE??

Master out: AV Mac soundcard
Pre-listening output (Ableton LIVE): UA-30 (ASIO)

Thank you! :)

Ozy

Re: Ableton LIVE pre-listening/soundcard

Posted by SteveR on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 09:12.

Sometimes you can assign output to both MacAV and an ASIO (etc..) audio card. I don't know a lot about OSX core audio but I suspect the option is there somewhere.

Try assigning both outputs..

Rimmer

music recording and editing

Posted by Jacob Summers on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 11:41.

I would like to know what software would best suit my needs. I play guitar and bass guitar and would like to record songs onto my computer. I need a program that records my playing and offers mixing, a drum machine and effects to record my music. Any help and opinions in finding this desired software is much appreciated.
Thankyou Jacob

Re: music recording and editing

Posted by Nigel on Mon, 07/08/2002 - 00:17.

You could use <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/n-Track_studio/">n-track</a> with a DirectX or VST plug-in for the drum machine.

: I would like to know what software would best suit my needs. I play guitar and bass guitar and would like to record songs onto my computer. I need a program that records my playing and offers mixing, a drum machine and effects to record my music. Any help and opinions in finding this desired software is much appreciated.
: Thankyou Jacob

I can't figure out who sings this song

Posted by Carlene on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 09:02.

To be honest I don't know much about this song, I saw it in Jawbreaker and Not another teen movie. It is the song where the witches of the school are walking down the hall and all I can tell you is that it goes...."I am cool I am cool" and that is about as far as the movies will let it go! I couldn't find out much more, I have looked on both sound tracks and found nothing.....someone please help.......thanks

Re: I can't figure out who sings this song

Posted by jerry on Wed, 10/20/2004 - 14:17.

Imperial Teen - Yoo Hoo

s

Posted by sd on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 08:33.

s

music in screensaver

Posted by lisa on Sat, 07/06/2002 - 23:32.

downloaded some screensavers for the kids with midi file songs and they wont play what do i need

Re: music in screensaver

Posted by SteveR on Sun, 07/07/2002 - 07:36.

If you don't get any luck here, then try

http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=31

as someone there should know..

Rimmer (SteveR)

how to convert quicktime to wav (or other sound) file for free

Posted by cj on Sat, 07/06/2002 - 20:46.

Hi,

Does anyone know how to convert the audio from a QuickTime movie (*.mov, PC format) into a WAV file (or any other sound file), without specifically having to buy software? I figure there must be a program out there or a trick that will do it, but apparently I have been searching in all the wrong places.

Thanks in advance,

C-

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