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one pass assembler

Posted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 12:53.

can any one send code for one pass assembler project

Maestro-2 / SF64-M2

Posted by Greg on Thu, 12/31/1998 - 20:16.

Hi,

Does anyone know about this card. It uses a MIDI wavetable sound bank of 2Mb or 4Mb called plat2meg.img or plat4meg.img, what I would like to know is how/where can I get different sound banks. The card is from Media/Sound forte (www.mediaforte.com.sg) and there is little to no info at all about this card,
So.....

TIA,

Re: Maestro-2 / SF64-M2

Posted by tony on Tue, 07/03/2001 - 18:23.

: Hi,

: Does anyone know about this card. It uses a MIDI wavetable sound bank of 2Mb or 4Mb called plat2meg.img or plat4meg.img, what I would like to know is how/where can I get different sound banks. The card is from Media/Sound forte (www.mediaforte.com.sg) and there is little to no info at all about this card,
: So.....

: TIA,

HI? You can find the plat2meg.dll file in the windows installation disk. it is located at windows\drivers\audio\ess
(i ve tried with w98, it works) I am still looking for the plat4 but did not find it yet. good luck.

Crash with powerbook after installing Cubase

Posted by Zigie on Thu, 12/31/1998 - 15:31.

I have a problem with Cubse 3.5 macintosh. After installing software the computer ceashes when i use the masterdisk.
Who knows what to do?

MP3-Diamond-Rio Player?

Posted by Chris on Thu, 12/31/1998 - 01:49.

Anyone know anything about the Rio MP3 solid state player?
I am looking for a small portable walkman-type machine
and am wondering if the Rio is worth the money or if
there are any other portable solid state players around.

Re: MP3-Diamond-Rio Player?

Posted by Dustin on Sun, 01/03/1999 - 20:24.

A friend of mine has the Rio. The only complaint he has about it, is the amount of memeory. He has bought additional memeory, so it's not as bad as what comes with it. Other than that, he simply LOVES it.

Re: MP3-Diamond-Rio Player?

Posted by Musica on Wed, 01/20/1999 - 10:11.

: A friend of mine has the Rio. The only complaint he has about it, is the amount of memeory. He has bought additional memeory, so it's not as bad as what comes with it. Other than that, he simply LOVES it.

I don't know

Cassette Tape to MP3 file

Posted by Bob on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 23:31.

What software would I use to convert a cassette tape to *.wav format? I think I can use audiocatalyst to convert the wav file to mp3. The problem I'm having is the windows recorder only records in 1 minute segments. I have a 60 minute cassette.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Re: Cassette Tape to MP3 file

Posted by Alan Probandt on Fri, 02/18/2000 - 01:11.

: What software would I use to convert a cassette tape to *.wav format? I think I can use audiocatalyst to convert the wav file to mp3. The problem I'm having is the windows recorder only records in 1 minute segments. I have a 60 minute cassette.

: Thanks in advance for the help.

I suggest using CoolEdit. I plug the output of an FM radio into the audio input of a stereo VCR. then I put in an 8-hour VHS tape on the slowest speed and record a whole day's worth of a favorite radio station. When reviewing the tape, when I find a song that I want to keep, I plug the stereo audio output of the VCR into the LINE IN of PC. Then I use Cool Edit to record the song and edit the DJ chatter from the beginning and end. Be sure to use 44KHz sample 16 bit and stereo and save the whole result to a WAV file. Then I take the WAV file and run it through AudioCatalyst at normal or low-normal variable bit rate to make an MP3 file. I delete the big WAV file afterwards. I've collected (or 'mined') hundreds of songs like this. After I get 100 to 130 songs, I put them on a recordable CD in MP3 form.

Re: Cassette Tape to MP3 file

Posted by Jahula on Wed, 12/26/2001 - 09:44.

You can try the singulator program which is sharewear. I've used it and it does a good job.

problem with mp3 zip files

Posted by karvhans on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 22:36.

I get the message that it(the mp3 zip file) is not a valid archive..this happends all the time..what´s wrong?

problem with mp3 zip files

Posted by karvhans on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 22:35.

I get the message that it(the mp3 zip file) is not a valid archive..this happends all the time..what´s wrong?

wavemaker prg files and wave files

Posted by Peter Schneider on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 21:18.

Wavemaker is able to render midi files and convert
it into wav files.
The share has only few sounds.
Has anybody created prg files and belonging wav files
for common wavetable sounds.
Or does anybody know an internet address, where to
get it.

Peter

Re: wavemaker prg files and wave files

Posted by JORGE RODRIGUES on Sat, 12/30/2000 - 12:45.

: Wavemaker is able to render midi files and convert
: it into wav files.
: The share has only few sounds.
: Has anybody created prg files and belonging wav files
: for common wavetable sounds.
: Or does anybody know an internet address, where to
: get it.

: Jorge

Specialist for MIDI programming VB searched

Posted by VOREX on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 14:47.

I´´m lookin gfor someone who is familiar with Visual Basic and midi programming
I´ve searched a long time now for a software that meets my requests but couldn´t fin one. So I´ve desided to write one my own.
Features needed: Open midi file read Lyrics an chord information show these on screen (as a Karaoke player) and handle more than 2 midi output ports.
(Even the best players I found couldn´t handle only one midi port.)
At the moment I work with Cakewalk Professional but its chord display function is not usable on stage.

Is the new maxi isis soundcard any good?

Posted by alistair colling on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 13:27.

i'm buying a new soundcard and found this (apparent) beauty at guillemot's site, it is going to be released mid january. i just wondered if anyone can direct me to some reviews or has had any experience of this soundcard. from the spec it looks absolutely top-notch. I was going to buy a gina but found this card, check it out at the link if you're thinking of getting a new soundcard.

Re: Is the new maxi isis soundcard any good?

Posted by Peter on Tue, 01/25/2000 - 08:52.

: i'm buying a new soundcard and found this (apparent) beauty at guillemot's site, it is going to be released mid january. i just wondered if anyone can direct me to some reviews or has had any experience of this soundcard. from the spec it looks absolutely top-notch. I was going to buy a gina but found this card, check it out at the link if you're thinking of getting a new soundcard.

Hi,

I Bought the ISIS. It works great! BUT: when tried to upgrade the memory to 32 MB the problems starting to occure.
There is only 8MB seen by the card and it crashes my Windows 98 all the time.
The replacement-card sent to me by Guillemot has the same problem.

I'm going to have a talk with guillemot today.

The card is great, the memomry management sucks. This is only for the MIDI-part.

Looking for free copy of Cubase for PC

Posted by BS on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 04:54.

Please help me, I can't find a full copy anywhere. And no "buy it" bullshit.

Re: Looking for free copy of Cubase for PC

Posted by retail on Wed, 05/08/2002 - 19:26.

you can download the full version of Cakewalk VSt from here
Http//www.ftp.cubase/warez/getfullversion.com

Good luck.

Re: Looking for free copy of Cubase for PC

Posted by George Hemans on Wed, 01/06/1999 - 21:58.

The October issue of the magazine "Computer Music" featured a free working program, Steinberg's Cubasis Audio. You may be able to check on it's availability at www.computermusic.co.uk or contacting the publisher, Future Publishing.

Re: Looking for free copy of Cubase for PC

Posted by George Hemans on Wed, 01/06/1999 - 21:47.

The magazine "Computer Music" (October '98 issue)
featured a free copy of Steinberg's Cubasis Audio on their cover CD. You may be able to order a copy from www.computermusic.co.uk

Re: Looking for free copy of Cubase for PC

Posted by Mehdi Ebadi on Sat, 11/03/2001 - 06:46.

: The magazine "Computer Music" (October '98 issue)
: featured a free copy of Steinberg's Cubasis Audio on their cover CD. You may be able to order a copy from www.computermusic.co.uk
My Address:
2.63,13th sadoogh ,sadoogh ave,siloo,91469
Mashhad,IRAN

Yeah, and I'm looking for free $100 bills, please send them to m

Posted by grow up! on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 11:36.

So what's the matter with you?
Are you so different from everyone else who has to save up to buy things they want?

So when you go food shopping in the supermarket do you just steal everything?

Did you steal your pc?

Gro up and BUY IT if you NEED IT

Re: Can I have some free money as well please - work's getting m

Posted by karmp on Tue, 04/02/2002 - 10:12.

Nuff sed !

Re: Yeah, and I'm looking for free $100 bills, please send them

Posted by Alex on Thu, 01/14/1999 - 16:25.

I want CUBASE SCORE really badly, well I might want SIBELIUS instead, but hey I'm saving up as well. It will probably take ages to buy it so it's right to say "TOUGH SHIT" to someone who wants it free.

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH! THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A FREE CUBASE PROGRAm

Only WE know that!!!

the best things in life are free

Posted by the naked drummer on Fri, 12/24/1999 - 00:30.

some people have to look a little further than daddy's wallet to buy something, who cares about morals, in this world only the strongest survive - how did bill gates make microsoft so big? you think he designed those programs or he nicked them off someone else?
you work it out rich kid, and wise up while you're at it.

transcription software

Posted by adam friedman on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 04:27.

Hello Everyone,
I need to find a flexible transcription program for a
study I'm doing on rhythmic subtleties in Japanese
koto music. I've only begun investigating my options and
I would welcome any advice and/or suggestions you might
have. Here's what I need:

1. a program that can transcribe from an audio (mini disc)
input rather than a midi input.

2. a program with flexible parameters so I can focus on
note attacks with dynamics and perhaps deemphasize pitch.

3. options for Western and different graphic notations.

4. a program that allows me to demark a rhythmic timeline and
display the performance along side it.

Many thanks for your help!

Adam Friedman

I need Goldwave 4.02 help please!!!!

Posted by barracuda on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 03:53.

I need to know if there is a way to save the file i'm working on in the format of the original.
(I open an mp3{320 kbps, 44kHz} then modify it and try to save, but it wants to save as wav)

Or is there another soft that can do this? and provide good editting features, too?

In box-Rebirth, cakewalk,soundforge

Posted by jesse on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 01:42.

Sorry no hackers, this is for people in need;
rb-338 ckwlk 6.0 sf 4.0 trades drumzwiz new ver.
(Not for free.) jesse765@hotmail.com

In box-Rebirth, cakewalk,soundforge

Posted by jesse on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 01:40.

Sorry no hackers, this is for people in need;
rb-338 ckwlk 6.0 sf 4.0 trades drumzwiz new ver.
(Not for free.) jesse765@hotmail.com

Logic Audio Help

Posted by mike on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 01:35.

Anywhere on the net or newsgroups to get advice Re: using logic audio.

Recording problems with Logic Audio 4.5 Platinum

Posted by Twiggy2001 on Wed, 04/18/2001 - 18:31.

I have had great problems just getting Logic to record properly. Before it picks up anything, i have to double-click on No Out and No In and then it only records for about 15 to 20 seconds. I have tried everything I can yet I have only had it for a week. Does ANYONE know how to sort this?
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+ This info may help +
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- I use a Roland MPU-401
- I use a Casio CTK-651 Keyboard
- I have a Windows 98 Cyrix II 10.2Gb 6x86 PC
- I use a Maplins MIDI IN/OUT to JOYSTICK adapter

cubase or cakewalk

Posted by Jan Smeyers on Tue, 12/29/1998 - 21:41.

If the price doesn't really matter, what would you recommend?

I'd like to record audio(vocals, guitar, bass and drum; and midi (drummachine, with some other instruments)
I want to record each on a different track and add some effects.
Wich one is the best for editting? Do I need some extra software for editting, ...?

Thanks for your advice!!!!

Re: cubase or cakewalk

Posted by mike on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 17:35.

: If the price doesn't really matter, what would you recommend?

: I'd like to record audio(vocals, guitar, bass and drum; and midi (drummachine, with some other instruments)
: I want to record each on a different track and add some effects.
: Wich one is the best for editting? Do I need some extra software for editting, ...?

: Thanks for your advice!!!!

I had this choice with the same needs as you have and ended up using Logic Audio system over Cubase - it is certainly worth having a look at, although it is a little more difficult to learn.

Re: cubase or cakewalk, Yes

Posted by jesse765@hotmail.com on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 01:30.

I have had cakewalkpro6.0 audio for some time and it has been by far the best. Would ypu like the original? payed $600 jesse765@hotmail.com
willing to trade.

audio input for cubase 5

Posted by Dave on Mon, 10/29/2001 - 06:07.

I'm setting up a new system on my soney vaio laptop and I'm having trouble getting any input signal into cubas 5. I've checked the sound card, yamaha xg and it looks fine?? Any ideas. Thanks

Not sure what to get??

Posted by Dave on Tue, 09/04/2001 - 09:17.

I've been working with SAWPRO on my studio computer for a while and it rocks! I want to set up a system on my Soney vaio lap top to do some recording on the road. This recording will not be as intricate and I don't have much to spend. I don't have any time on either Cakewalk or Cubase. Any Ideas?? Peace...

Don't use Cakewalk Pro Audio 6 or Cakewalk 7, for audio edit, it

Posted by huge on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 15:03.

Hu Ge from P.R.China

Re: cubase or cakewalk, Yes

Posted by jesse765@hotmail.com on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 01:30.

I have had cakewalkpro6.0 audio for some time and it has been by far the best. Would ypu like the original? payed $600 jesse765@hotmail.com
willing to trade.

Re: cakewalk

Posted by kenny on Tue, 11/19/2002 - 11:19.

can anyone help, Ineed manual for cakewalk proaudio 6 ta

Re: cubase or cakewalk

Posted by alistair colling on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 00:14.

: If the price doesn't really matter, what would you recommend?

: I'd like to record audio(vocals, guitar, bass and drum; and midi (drummachine, with some other instruments)
: I want to record each on a different track and add some effects.
: Wich one is the best for editting? Do I need some extra software for editting, ...?

: Thanks for your advice!!!!

i have always used cakewalk and found it quite good and reasonably easy to use once you get to grips with it. the audio editor within it will be ok if your using the program as an eight (or hoxever many) track to add effects but you'll probably want to get something with more features like soundforge, after a while. i recently changed to cubase vst mainly to be in compliance with friends so we can transfer songs between our computers to work on them. the majority of computer producers use cubase so its easier to get plug-ins and advice for it. if you've got a reasonably fast processor (over 200mhz) or dsp (digital sound processor on you soundcard) the realtime monitoring, effects and mastering are better and more accessible in cubase vst and the graphics are good and look nicer than cakewalk, having a rack mount appearance. between the two i reckon cubase to be more user freindly in design and reasonable for adding effects, although cakewalk is a strong competitor. if it was between the two i would reccomend cubase vst.
hope this helps
alistair
newcastle
uk

Bah!

Posted by NebulouS on Tue, 12/29/1998 - 18:17.

Dudes and Dudettes of the Hitsquad....Could ya fix your downloads? None of them work.

Re: Bah!

Posted by skittle on Wed, 12/30/1998 - 05:04.

: Dudes and Dudettes of the Hitsquad....Could ya fix your downloads? None of them work.

no Doubt All links out of date

Cubasis won't open

Posted by Steve on Tue, 12/29/1998 - 16:48.

I bought a Soundblaster Live! card yesterday, and some surround speakers, etc, but can't get cubasis to work.
I get a message about some module failing or something, and can't work out what's wrong. Sorry this is so vague, but any ideas.....
Cheers in advance,

Steve

Compressor advice needed

Posted by Rev on Tue, 12/29/1998 - 14:53.

I'm a newbee to midi and an old fart to boot, but I just
got SBLive and want to multi track hard disc record.
I am told that software is available to moderate the
volume of voice tracks to avoid spikes. By this I mean a
dedicated S/ware rather than using the mixers in say
cake Express that came with the card. I understand that
what I need is a compressor. Can anyone offer advise please
would greatly appreciate it.

Revc

Compressor advice needed

Posted by Stan on Tue, 12/29/1998 - 17:16.

I got around this by simply recording at a lower
volume, then "normalizing" the track later. To
me, this is a better solution for preserving
the dynamic range of the original cut. You could
always apply compression via your software after
you record; try different algorithms, etc., and
always be able to undo it. Also, unless you have
pretty good hardware, you're better off using a
good quality, external compressor. I noticed that
the Alesis "Nanocompressor" is only about $100.

can't open zip files

Posted by idiot on Tue, 12/29/1998 - 09:47.

i recently found this site and downloaded a couple of programs in a zip context. i am not a computer genius by any means, but i have never had a problem opening files before, though i have not used zip files in the past. i have tried everything i can think of and gone through the "troubleshooting" section in windows 98 and i can't seem to figure it out. if anyone out there can help it will be appreciated - finding all this software and not being able to run it sucks! thanks

Re: can't open zip files in windows 2000me

Posted by dan (help) on Mon, 08/27/2001 - 03:55.

: i recently found this site and downloaded a couple of programs in a zip context. i am not a computer genius by any means, but i have never had a problem opening files before, though i have not used zip files in the past. i have tried everything i can think of and gone through the "troubleshooting" section in windows 98 and i can't seem to figure it out. if anyone out there can help it will be appreciated - finding all this software and not being able to run it sucks! thanks

Re: can't open zip files

Posted by robert holguin on Thu, 06/22/2000 - 02:08.

: i recently found this site and downloaded a couple of programs in a zip context. i am not a computer genius by any means, but i have never had a problem opening files before, though i have not used zip files in the past. i have tried everything i can think of and gone through the "troubleshooting" section in windows 98 and i can't seem to figure it out. if anyone out there can help it will be appreciated - finding all this software and not being able to run it sucks! thanks

Re: can't open zip files

Posted by Jat on Fri, 11/08/2002 - 14:29.

Help me open zip files

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