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Re: Help with Cakewalk Plasma!

Posted by kmong on Tue, 09/10/2002 - 00:51.

I got the same exact problem when i got home today with my new cakewalk plasma program. I cant get the program to read my midi output so i can hear...im currently using windows xp (Soundmax digital audio) soundcard. This is really pissing me off! does it mean i'll have to get a new soundcard????? only if i new.... help anyone? thanks

Re: Help with Cakewalk home studio 2002

Posted by Matthew Sampley on Thu, 01/23/2003 - 11:28.

: hey I have the same problem with Home Studio 2002
I have a Dell Computer with Win. XP and a SoundMAX Digital Audio Version 5.12.01.3508
I put Cakewalk on my Computer and it will not use my sound card. someone please help!
: I got the same exact problem when i got home today with my new cakewalk plasma program. I cant get the program to read my midi output so i can hear...im currently using windows xp (Soundmax digital audio) soundcard. This is really pissing me off! does it mean i'll have to get a new soundcard????? only if i new.... help anyone? thanks

Re: Help with Cakewalk home studio 2002

Posted by The Unforgiven on Mon, 11/08/2004 - 08:04.

I get the same **** in problem... im searchin in google for an answer :S

Slowing music to assist in learning

Posted by Bruce Sampsel on Mon, 07/22/2002 - 14:32.

I have heard that there is software that allows recorded music to be played at a slower speed while keeping the same pitch. I have also heard that there is software that will generate musical notation from recorded music. Anyone know how to locate such software? Thank you.

Re: Slowing music to assist in learning

Posted by _Z_ on Mon, 07/29/2002 - 00:35.

: I have heard that there is software that allows recorded music to be played at a slower speed while keeping the same pitch. I have also heard that there is software that will generate musical notation from recorded music. Anyone know how to locate such software? Thank you.
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"acousitca mp3 audio mixer" can do it !
u can get it at:

Re: Slowing music to assist in learning

Posted by john on Tue, 07/30/2002 - 00:20.

mp3 audio mixer can't notate songs, but it can change the speed of songs. it changes the pitch though.

-john

Re: Slowing music to assist in learning

Posted by Rimmer on Mon, 07/22/2002 - 18:27.

I seriously doubt the notation software although there maybe something available for reading individual notes out of a monophonic audio passage.

Slowing recorded audio is done in two ways. One, by pitch shifting which is slowing the recording down or speeding it up. Although this changes the tempo, it also changes the pitch which isn't ideal in most situations. The other way is to Time Stretch which is a clever process of changing the tempo without changing the pitch. This can be done succesfully to a point.

The best software I have ever used for the avobe jobs is the AmaZiNg 'Melodyne' by Celemony software. Problem: expensive. Even the lesser version for mere mortals.

I have come across some shareware or freeware packages. Amazing Slow Downer springs to mind.

Rimmer

p.s. Try the Melodyne demo if you can be bothered.

new DR-008 from FXpansion

Posted by rhiannon on Mon, 07/22/2002 - 12:05.

Hi there,

Just to let you know that we have just posted a new and vastly improved demo of our DR-008 drum sampler/synthesizer, which can be downloaded from our website at http://www.fxpansion.com

Direct download link :
http://www.fxpansion.com/dr008demo11.exe

(11MB, Windows only)

DR-008 is an advanced, modular VST/DXi drum module
incorporating both sampling and analog-modelling synthesis. Version 1.11 builds on this with features such as MIDI Learn, patch randomization, easier editing, Battery(tm) .KIT import, drag and drop, and much more. The full version of DR-008 comes with over 800MB of high quality drum kits, including multisampled acoustic kits and samples of practically every vintage drum machine in existence.

We've also recently updated our VST-DX Adapter for Cakewalk SONAR and Home Studio users. Now at 4.0b4, it adds support for sample-accurate timing, multiple outs, and new VST instruments such as ImageLine Fruity Loops VSTi, Steinberg Virtual Guitarist, and Native Instruments Absynth.

Visit our Web site at http://www.fxpansion.com for more information.

Cool

Posted by Bonnie on Mon, 07/22/2002 - 11:57.

Quality work on your site.

Not you lot again...

Posted by Rimmer on Mon, 07/22/2002 - 18:28.

Sheesh...

Rimmer

Free Band_in_a_Box Download

Posted by Mike on Mon, 07/22/2002 - 07:31.

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Re: Free Band_in_a_Box Download

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Re: Free Band_in_a_Box Download

Posted by dome on Thu, 12/04/2003 - 13:29.

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Re: Free Band_in_a_Box Download

Posted by Felipe on Sun, 01/02/2005 - 17:16.

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Re: Free Band_in_a_Box Download

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Re: Free Band_in_a_Box Download

Posted by manh on Sun, 01/09/2005 - 23:13.

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Re: Free Band_in_a_Box Download

Posted by Felipe on Sun, 01/30/2005 - 17:02.

: : : : : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biabfsg

Can you tell me the best way to download band in a box?
Thank you

Mastering Demo Mix CD's

Posted by rizlaa on Mon, 07/22/2002 - 07:14.

I'm wondering what the best way to get good quality sound on a demo mix cd. I'm just trying to promote DJ sets, but want to get better sound quality on my demo's than I'm getting.
I use a pair of technics SL1200's with excellent Shure cartridges, and a Pioneer DJM500 mixer.
I have tried running my output from the mixer main rca out, or the booth monitor rca out, at a fairly low volume. I'm running this into the line in of my sound card, and recording live to wav file using Audiograbber.
I used a low colume from the mixer, as there is no "Line Level" out on the mixer, and high volume distorts the recording even worse.
Anyway, once the WAV file is on my pc, I track mark it, and burn it to cd. However, the volume is often lower than a normal cd, both the bass and treble are muddy, and the music is generally flat and lifeless compared with the speaker output through the mixer(which is my guide to sound levels throughout the mix), or any other commerically mastered mix CD.
Sure I can up the volume using a basic WAV editor, but it does nothing to fix the sound quality, and generally makes the problem worse.
I can't really buy a new mixer with a line level output and/or a high quality sound card. So I am wondering which program, plug in or procedure can I follow to make the sound quality resemble a good quality cd?
Can I use a filter of some sort in one of the music composing programs, or should I use a different line in sampling technique for better results? I'm hoping there is some technique for improving sound quality on the resulting wav file?
Any feedback would be of use... Thanks..

Re: Mastering Demo Mix CD's

Posted by Rimmer on Mon, 07/22/2002 - 08:50.

Considering that you claim it sounds great through the amp but poor after recording, it points to a couple of things. One, you soundcard.. Don't expect a lot from a stock soundcard. A decent Audiocard will reproduce a decent reproduction from restricted dynamic range (Lp's) signal if the level is correct and the sampling software is set to a high enough sample speed. 44.1khz minimum.

Recording at low volume to digital convertors has it's problems. Digital needs to be in the right place and rarely as high as trying to maximise levels on a cassette for instance. Head for Odb on the recording meter for Audiograbber (must have one) and see what happens. If it's still poor, then burn it to a CD and then see what that sounds like. If it's poor, then you have the recording levels wrong for starters. If they are right, then you more than likely need a decent audio card. I recommend the M-Audio Audiophile 24/96 as a decent entry level audio card that comes with Logic Delta.

Rimmer

Magix Music Studio 7

Posted by Bill Allen on Mon, 07/22/2002 - 04:56.

I just got this program today and I am having problems understanding the manual. Is there anyone outthere who know the program and might help. I want to record some cassette tapes and then place them on CD. Any help would be great. Thank you.

creat acapella and instrumental

Posted by BIGF on Sun, 07/21/2002 - 22:59.

how i can take juste the vocal or instrumental in a mp3... with wich programm i can do this.. exemple i would just take tha beatin the mp3 without me of eminem.. with wich programm i can do this.... please help me... thanks a lot

Re: creat acapella and instrumental

Posted by Rimmer on Mon, 07/22/2002 - 08:43.

It's in the FAQ's that you didn't bother reading. Sorry to be brash but doesn't anyone read anything any more??

Rimmer

midi? can someone tell me what to do?

Posted by andy on Sun, 07/21/2002 - 19:37.

I have been using fruity loops for some time now but I want to know how to use midi and if I can. I have a 'Sound Blaster Live! 5.1' sound card which seems to have midi programs included but I dont seem to have a midi port in the sound card, does there have to be a midi port? or can I use another port? (i was told I could get a lead which plugged into the keyboard port). I want to plug my yamaha DJX keyboard up (which I am told I can also do) is there any programs anyone would suggest which aren't to complicated?, cheers.

Re: midi? can someone tell me what to do?

Posted by Lister on Mon, 07/22/2002 - 05:37.

The joystick port doubles as a MIDI port.

Lister

Re: midi? can someone tell me what to do?

Posted by andy on Tue, 07/23/2002 - 12:53.

can you buy leads that connect to the joystick plug and if so where?

Yamaha q3s PC software

Posted by romancho on Sun, 07/21/2002 - 18:08.

Yamaha q3s PC software

Converting .rsd to .wav or MP3

Posted by Eric Pery on Sun, 07/21/2002 - 17:56.

I am trying to convert files from a MIDI keyboard with the extension .rsd to a .wav or MP3 format, so I can place them on a disk. Any suggestions?

Playing my own music on oridinary CD player

Posted by Deborah L. Clark on Sun, 07/21/2002 - 16:47.

Hi. Ican record my own .wav files on to CD using Adaptec CD software (V3.5c), but when I play the CD on my oridinary Hi-fi I get a loud 'click' sound after the last track. I have tried closing the session and closing the disk after recording but that doesn't help. I haven't used the 'disk at once' method because I don't want to the lose the gap between each track. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? (The 'click' doesn't appear on the .wav track!)

Re: Playing my own music on oridinary CD player

Posted by _Z_ on Mon, 07/29/2002 - 00:44.

: Hi. Ican record my own .wav files on to CD using Adaptec CD software (V3.5c), but when I play the CD on my oridinary Hi-fi I get a loud 'click' sound after the last track. I have tried closing the session and closing the disk after recording but that doesn't help. I haven't used the 'disk at once' method because I don't want to the lose the gap between each track. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? (The 'click' doesn't appear on the .wav track!)
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Try using "Acoustica Mp3-to-wave Converter Plus" it converts medias without losing quality! You can get this software at:

Re: Playing my own music on oridinary CD player

Posted by hcek44 on Tue, 07/30/2002 - 00:22.

maybe you should try mp3 cd burner. it will probably be better than the converter. www.cdburner.ca for more info.

Re: Playing my own music on oridinary CD player

Posted by Deborah Clark on Thu, 07/25/2002 - 21:49.

Thanks, I dared to do DAO and it worked! Gap between tracks is tiny though, can you really set how long the gap is?????? If so how???

Re: Playing my own music on oridinary CD player

Posted by Holler on Sun, 07/21/2002 - 19:06.

The clicking is usually caused by the laser turning on and off between tracks. This is common with older burners, or older software. Use DAO and you will be pleasantly surprized.

:)

Re: Playing my own music on oridinary CD player

Posted by inkbutterfly on Mon, 07/22/2002 - 04:24.

: The clicking is usually caused by the laser turning on and off between tracks. This is common with older burners, or older software. Use DAO and you will be pleasantly surprized.

: :)

And yes you can still keep the gap between tracks with DAO burning. It just means you can set the gap time to whatever you want, right down to 0 seconds (no silence gap).

LP's to CD's

Posted by Dan on Sun, 07/21/2002 - 15:22.

Anyone have a way to copy those old vinyls onto CD's?

Re: LP's to CD's

Posted by Leonard Drisdelle on Fri, 08/22/2003 - 23:36.

: Anyone have a way to copy those old vinyls onto CD's? Yes I do the work

Re: LP's to CD's

Posted by _Z_ on Mon, 07/29/2002 - 00:54.

: Anyone have a way to copy those old vinyls onto CD's?

______________________________________
"Acoustica Mp3 Audio Mixer" can do it!
just connect the player to ur "line in". in mixer, set the recording source to Line in. And Start Recording!
you can get Acoustica Mp3 Audio Mixr at:

Re: LP's to CD's

Posted by inkbutterfly on Sun, 07/21/2002 - 22:30.

Go to the audio recording section of this site where you will find several programs designed for this particular function.

: Anyone have a way to copy those old vinyls onto CD's?

midi standard format to pianodisc type 0 format

Posted by bill on Sun, 07/21/2002 - 15:02.

Does anyone know how to get some shareware that will convert Standard midi to pianodisc type 0 format?

Converting hammerhead files to .wav files

Posted by Daniel on Sun, 07/21/2002 - 14:14.

is there anyway to take hammerhead files that i created on the hammerhead beat machine and turn the into wav files?

Re: Converting hammerhead files to .wav files

Posted by Jarjar on Sun, 07/21/2002 - 15:24.

Go to the file-menu and choose "stream to disk".
That should do the trick.

JJ

: is there anyway to take hammerhead files that i created on the hammerhead beat machine and turn the into wav files?

Streaming to disk DOESN'T WORK IN HAMMERHEAD

Posted by Aa on Fri, 09/20/2002 - 13:44.

: Go to the file-menu and choose "stream to disk".
: That should do the trick.

: JJ

: : is there anyway to take hammerhead files that i created on the hammerhead beat machine and turn the into wav files?

I DID THAT AND IT DOESN'T TURN IT INTO A WAV FILE.

Help converting rmj files to mp3 files

Posted by JoRamirez on Sun, 07/21/2002 - 13:48.

can anyone help me find a piece of software to convert rjm files to mp3 files

thanks

Re: Help converting rmj files to mp3 files

Posted by Archangel on Wed, 08/27/2003 - 15:46.

: can anyone help me find a piece of software to convert rjm files to mp3 files

: thanks

Try these links - Not for NT4 but works on other Windoze products.

http://www.newfreeware.com/audio/1468/
- or -
http://www.newfreeware.com/audio/1541/

For a real codec use OGG ;)
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Re: Help converting rmj files to mp3 files

Posted by Rodrigo on Thu, 06/05/2003 - 17:12.

: can anyone help me find a piece of software to convert rjm files to mp3 files

: thanks

Have you found something? I'll be very thankfull if you told me where did you find it
Thanks

Re: Help converting rmj files to mp3 files

Posted by chevys4evr on Fri, 09/06/2002 - 07:16.

: can anyone help me find a piece of software to convert rjm files to mp3, ram,ra. wav, or some other files

: thanks

Re: Help converting rmj files to mp3 files

Posted by vince on Fri, 08/02/2002 - 15:59.

: can anyone help me find a piece of software to convert rjm files to mp3 files

: thanks

Re: Help converting rmj files to mp3 files

Posted by malar on Sat, 08/31/2002 - 13:00.

: : can anyone help me find a piece of software to convert rjm files to mp3 files

: : thanks

Re: Help converting rmj files to mp3 files

Posted by fuk sake on Mon, 09/30/2002 - 02:19.

malat u cunt!!!!

Re: Help converting rmj files to mp3 files

Posted by inkbutterfly on Mon, 07/22/2002 - 04:36.

go to the audio recording section of this site. youll find software that records that audio output of other programs.

: can anyone help me find a piece of software to convert rjm files to mp3 files

: thanks

CD Help-Cubase

Posted by Andrew Clarke on Sun, 07/21/2002 - 13:04.

How do you put songs of your own straight onto CD using a CD Rewriter?

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