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Re: SPC Format

Posted by Bakajin on Sat, 02/20/1999 - 06:08.

: : Does anybody here know how to convert from SPC to MP3? Or any other format for that matter...

: What software makes SPC files?

A program called ZSNES makes SPC files. What they are is video game music captured to a file. They're higher quality than MOD, and only about twice the size of MID, so they're okay. I would like to find how to make them into MP3s however.

Re: SPC Format

Posted by W3Z on Sat, 02/27/1999 - 19:18.

: : : Does anybody here know how to convert from SPC to MP3? Or any other format for that matter...

: : What software makes SPC files?

: A program called ZSNES makes SPC files. What they are is video game music captured to a file. They're higher quality than MOD, and only about twice the size of MID, so they're okay. I would like to find how to make them into MP3s however.

Why don't you do it the old fashioned way and record the wav data as the SPC is playing and then encode it to MP3?

W3Z

Re: SPC Format

Posted by Smeghead on Sun, 02/28/1999 - 22:21.

: : : : Does anybody here know how to convert from SPC to MP3? Or any other format for that matter...

: : : What software makes SPC files?

: : A program called ZSNES makes SPC files. What they are is video game music captured to a file. They're higher quality than MOD, and only about twice the size of MID, so they're okay. I would like to find how to make them into MP3s however.

: Why don't you do it the old fashioned way and record the wav data as the SPC is playing and then encode it to MP3?

Since SPCs don't have any time meter, the only way to convert one to other formats would be to use W3Z's method and do it manually.

Re: SPC Format

Posted by Jigen on Mon, 03/20/2000 - 03:25.

: : : : : Does anybody here know how to convert from SPC to MP3? Or any other format for that matter...

: : : : What software makes SPC files?

: : : A program called ZSNES makes SPC files. What they are is video game music captured to a file. They're higher quality than MOD, and only about twice the size of MID, so they're okay. I would like to find how to make them into MP3s however.

: : Why don't you do it the old fashioned way and record the wav data as the SPC is playing and then encode it to MP3?

: Since SPCs don't have any time meter, the only way to convert one to other formats would be to use W3Z's method and do it manually.

there is a better way to convert spcs. u can turn them into wavs using a program called spctool which u can download from http://members.aol.com/antires/index2.html
it's bit of a complicated and unstable program tho. use alt-f3

Real time audio to MIDI conversion

Posted by Tom Mazza on Thu, 02/18/1999 - 20:07.

Is there any software/hardware that will allow me to take the line output from my mixer, and convert to MIDI as I play? I am a musician/entertainer and use mulitple keyboards, real-time arrangers, synthesizers, sound modules, etc. I play them at the same time and would like to record these in MIDI form, just as if it were a live performance. I would then edit the resulting MIDI files with Cakewalk and get the files ready to burn my own CDs.

Thanks.

tropical tommy

Re: Real time audio to MIDI conversion

Posted by Midified on Thu, 02/18/1999 - 23:05.

: Is there any software/hardware that will allow me to take the line output from my mixer, and convert to MIDI as I play? I am a musician/entertainer and use mulitple keyboards, real-time arrangers, synthesizers, sound modules, etc. I play them at the same time and would like to record these in MIDI form, just as if it were a live performance. I would then edit the resulting MIDI files with Cakewalk and get the files ready to burn my own CDs.

: Thanks.

: tropical tommy

Sorry, but the answer is NO.
The MIDI format differs substantially from wave audio and cannot be converted to wave audio.
The best thing for you would be to buy a MIDI card with multiple ins and outs and hook up all your gear so you can record and play from your sequencer....

Re: Real time audio to MIDI conversion

Posted by bjorn1 on Fri, 02/19/1999 - 22:53.

Mr(s)Midified of course means that wave-files cannot be turned into midi,just to get it straight.Though,I´ve heard about "Mellosoftron" which should be able in some way to trigger wave-files in a sampler-like way together with midi---Check it out!

Oops! (I stand corrected)

Posted by Midified on Fri, 02/19/1999 - 23:33.

: Mr(s)Midified of course means that wave-files cannot be turned into midi,just to get it straight.Though,I´ve heard about "Mellosoftron" which should be able in some way to trigger wave-files in a sampler-like way together with midi---Check it out!

Sorry, had my words mixed up by accident.

Places to purchase?

Posted by Redman on Thu, 02/18/1999 - 18:26.

I thought I would go against the norm in this forum and ask where you guys buy your software. I was looking at getting Sound Forge XP and ACID Music, and maybe a sample CD or 2. I wondered if anyone sold a small package deal that might include these.Also, does anyone use a CD recordable software comparable to Sonic Foundry's CD Architect?Redman

Re: Places to purchase?

Posted by Mike on Thu, 02/18/1999 - 21:27.

: I thought I would go against the norm in this forum and ask where you guys buy your software. I was looking at getting Sound Forge XP and ACID Music, and maybe a sample CD or 2. I wondered if anyone sold a small package deal that might include these.Also, does anyone use a CD recordable software comparable to Sonic Foundry's CD Architect?Redman

The best two place to go would be Sonic Foundry's site at <a href="http://www.sonicfoundry.com">www.sonicfoundry.com</a> and <a href="http://www.musicianstore.com">www.musicianstore.com</a>

Roland GP-16 Editor for WINDOWS

Posted by Andreas Schäfer on Thu, 02/18/1999 - 14:26.

If you feel tired by stepping through the GP-parameters and getting stiff fingers, you can download the GP-16 Editor Software which runs under Windows 3.11 and Win95:

http://home.t-online.de/home/rex.d/gp16e.htm

Anyone still using a Roland rap10? please help!

Posted by Phil on Wed, 02/17/1999 - 23:39.

After a recent hard drive mess up I had to reload my rap10, trouble is, one of the original setup disks was corrupted - calamity!!! Has anyone got originals of the setup floppies and could you PLEASE attach the contents of disk 5 to an EMail and save my poor old rapper?
Many thanks

Re: Anyone still using a Roland rap10? please help!

Posted by phil on Wed, 02/17/1999 - 23:42.

: After a recent hard drive mess up I had to reload my rap10, trouble is, one of the original setup disks was corrupted - calamity!!! Has anyone got originals of the setup floppies and could you PLEASE attach the contents of disk 5 to an EMail and save my poor old rapper?
: Many thanks

By the way, EM addy; philthorpe@yahoo.com -really should have put that in first time around :)

How to Combine a MOD to an EXE?

Posted by Fury on Wed, 02/17/1999 - 20:28.

Anyone knows how to combine a mod to an exe file and then when running the exe file it plays the mod?
Any software out there that does this?

Please let me know at harshajay@home.com

Thanks!!

Re: How to Combine a MOD to an EXE?

Posted by Mohsen on Wed, 06/27/2001 - 05:30.

: Anyone knows how to combine two exe files?

: Thanks!!

How can I avoid "hanging notes" when recording a midi pattern.

Posted by Carsten Kragelund on Wed, 02/17/1999 - 20:28.

Hi
I have downloaded a demo version of cubase Score VST.
It seems to be working apart from when I play back my recorded midi patterns. Some notes, especially when I am recording cord progressions, are hanging longer than I recorded them. I am using an OPL3-SA internal sound bank and sound card. I would be grateful if someone could help me with this problem.

soundforge

Posted by alexander on Wed, 02/17/1999 - 15:07.

Simple questinion..
Can somebody tell me can I install sound forge on the NT 4.0?
and if it can wich is the latest version od where I can find it?

Soundforge

Posted by Adan Gayosso on Mon, 05/29/2000 - 23:16.

Can somebody tell me can I install Sound Forge on the Macintosh Computer or emulate the software

Re: soundforge

Posted by Mike on Thu, 02/18/1999 - 00:02.

: Simple questinion..
: Can somebody tell me can I install sound forge on the NT 4.0?
: and if it can wich is the latest version od where I can find it?

Yes - it runs on NT 4.0, the latest version is 4.5 and you can buy it or download the demo from <a href="http://www.sonicfoundry.com/PRODUCTS/ShowProduct.asp?PID=5">http://www.sonicfoundry.com/PRODUCTS/ShowProduct.asp?PID=5</a>

Re: soundforge

Posted by Tom on Sun, 12/05/1999 - 12:10.

: : Simple questinion..
: : Can somebody tell me can I install sound forge on the NT 4.0?
: : and if it can wich is the latest version od where I can find it?

: Yes - it runs on NT 4.0, the latest version is 4.5 and you can buy it or download the demo from <a href="http://www.sonicfoundry.com/PRODUCTS/ShowProduct.asp?PID=5">http://www.sonicfoundry.com/PRODUCTS/ShowProduct.asp?PID=5</a>

Where can I get a copy of the soundforge and cubase manual?

Re: soundforge

Posted by alexander on Fri, 02/19/1999 - 15:09.

: : Simple questinion..
: : Can somebody tell me can I install sound forge on the NT 4.0?
: : and if it can wich is the latest version od where I can find it?

: Yes - it runs on NT 4.0, the latest version is 4.5 and you can buy it or download the demo from <a href="http://www.sonicfoundry.com/PRODUCTS/ShowProduct.asp?PID=5">http://www.sonicfoundry.com/PRODUCTS/ShowProduct.asp?PID=5</a>

Thank you Mike but it ask me to install DXMEDX86.EXE
I have allready install the service pack 4.0? Anyway where I can find that file?

Re: soundforge

Posted by hgkfghjhkj on Sun, 02/21/1999 - 16:49.

:ask sounic foundry they have it on a download site.

Korg M1 Mac librarian

Posted by Carl Williams on Wed, 02/17/1999 - 03:05.

Just wondering if anyone knows of a shareware editor/librarian for the Korg M1 for Mac? If so, where can I get it?
Thanks

CW.

Korg M1 Mac USB librarian

Posted by Tim Woolf on Thu, 06/06/2002 - 20:30.

I tried the M1 librarian that you all suggested - but it doesn't have USB support. Does anyone know of an M1 librarian for the Mac (G4) WITH
USB support.
Cheers, Tim

Re: Korg M1 Mac librarian

Posted by Nigel Spencer on Tue, 10/10/2000 - 01:08.

: Just wondering if anyone knows of a shareware editor/librarian for the Korg M1 for Mac? If so, where can I get it?
: Thanks

You can check out http://members.aol.com/spaztech/SpazM1.html which is inexpensive
though I can't much about this software. There
is only a MIDI disabled demo available for download.

Re: Korg M1 Mac librarian

Posted by Michael O'Brien on Thu, 02/18/1999 - 04:33.

Am also desperatley looking for the same.

Thanks

Re: Korg M1 Mac librarian

Posted by Simone Minghetti on Mon, 11/15/1999 - 09:22.

: Am also desperatley looking for the same.

: Thanks

Here I found a couple
http://nextdch.mty.itesm.mx/~rlopez/M1/

M1 Librarian Utility for editing the order of sounds or combis in banks and exchanging information with the M1. Manages files in its own format. With this utility you can create your customized patch sets with your favorite sounds from all the banks you have.

i need a s3m2wav converter

Posted by D.u.g. on Wed, 02/17/1999 - 02:44.

i need a s3m (scream tracker 3) converter that will convert sterio channel wavs....

write me please!!

where can i find the trial version of cakewalk pro audio 7.0?

Posted by Jean on Tue, 02/16/1999 - 22:07.

hi... i'd like to find a site (different of cakewalk.com)where i can download the trial version of cakewalk pro audio 7.0...
if u know the location (http or ftp), please send me an email telling that...
thanks
Jean

Re: where can i find the trial version of cakewalk pro audio 7.0

Posted by Mike on Tue, 02/16/1999 - 23:35.

: hi... i'd like to find a site (different of cakewalk.com)where i can download the trial version of cakewalk pro audio 7.0...
: if u know the location (http or ftp), please send me an email telling that...
: thanks
: Jean

I don't know about version 7.0 but you can get version 8.0 from this site at <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Cakewalk_Pro_Audio/">http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Cakewalk_Pro_Audio/</a>

Need help using Cakewalk 1.0 (somebody help)

Posted by Edward on Tue, 02/16/1999 - 20:48.

I'M USING CAKEWALK 1.0.......
HOW DO I LOOP CERTAIN TRACKS AND UNLOOP OTHER TRACKS AT THE SAME TIME? I HAVE A BEAT THAT I CREATED AND I LOOPED IT. NOW I NEED TO RECORD MY VOICE, BUT EVERYTIME IT RESTARTS THE LOOP MY RECORDING STARTS OVER ALSO. IS THERE ANYWAY TO RECORD OVER A LOOPED SEQUENCE? ANYBODY PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

1.0 plays waves one 1 at a time

Posted by Cakeman on Thu, 02/18/1999 - 20:29.

:
: I'M USING CAKEWALK 1.0.......
: HOW DO I LOOP CERTAIN TRACKS AND UNLOOP OTHER TRACKS AT THE SAME TIME? I HAVE A BEAT THAT I CREATED AND I LOOPED IT. NOW I NEED TO RECORD MY VOICE, BUT EVERYTIME IT RESTARTS THE LOOP MY RECORDING STARTS OVER ALSO. IS THERE ANYWAY TO RECORD OVER A LOOPED SEQUENCE? ANYBODY PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!
:

vocal extraction - vocal attenuation

Posted by Zeljko Franci Smailagic on Tue, 02/16/1999 - 18:55.

I have an urgent problem - need to know if there is any software that will attenuate completely the vocal(s) or/and extract vocal(s) and echo...
I have managed to find software that attenuates or extracts vocal but does leave the echo, chorus and other effects.

Thanks for any imput, indeed!
Franci

vocal recording software

Posted by john on Mon, 06/19/2000 - 00:36.

I am trying to find a vocal software where i can record my voice and change it to 3-D and or echo to a voice . Also I music software that has new age music loops or nature sound like water(river)

Re: vocal extraction - vocal attenuation

Posted by Tim on Wed, 11/24/1999 - 02:53.

: Could you let me know what software you found to use that left echoes. I may be able to modify it to use.

Re: vocal extraction - vocal attenuation

Posted by neekster on Sat, 01/10/2004 - 02:46.

sonic forge and sonic foundry can help alot in this area. those programs are pro. i just am getting used to them, and they are easy and efficient. try kazaa, otherwise they are pretty expensive

Cubase full of bugs?!

Posted by Tobbe on Tue, 02/16/1999 - 16:03.

I've tried three different versions of Cubase, and I've changed computer but the following bugs just won't go away! Can anybody help me with any of them?

1. Sometimes (quite often) when I try to record audio the synchronization won't work The audio jumps about a 1/16 to the left, ruining the whole recording! This is EXTREMELY annoying, and if anybody can help me with this, I would be very grateful!
2. When I make long audiorecordigs (3-4 min +) in 44 khz the recording loose synch more and more during the playback.
3. My system hangs if I open the fxwindow for a single channel before opening the main mixer.
4. If i use the Reset Devices command, audiorecordings I make after that won't work. I get an error message saying "Your last recording was to short to use".
5. With my new sblive I can't choose different drumsets. Nothing happens when i change them in the GM/GS/XG mixer!
6.Sometimes when I try to change instrument in the GM/GS/XG mixer there's no effect.

Re: Cubase full of bugs?!

Posted by Killer on Thu, 03/01/2001 - 14:32.

Cubase does have a few bugs. Problem is it is hard to pinpoint them. As for the soundblaster live, there is nothing wrong with it at all!!! Especially if you use the APS live drivers! 7ms latency with real ASIO drivers in Cubase! I have a p3 600 256mb ram and an Ultrawide scsi Hard drive. Before i used the standard drivers from Creative, Which i might add, are reasonable, my system ran fine! But now, using the APS live Drivers, it is flawless!!!!! I can run everything and only get a fraction of the cpu meter moving!
But things aren't all squeaky clean! I have a problem at the moment, where i launch key editor and the whole machine freezes up! Nightmare! But this never happened before, so it is obviously something i've done recently! Which is install a shit load of new vst instruments and effects. So i shall try removing all of them and perhaps Cubase and go for a clean install. Then i can add one at a time until i find which one causes the problem! (Hopefully he says!)
As for the other problems, most are common. But you should goto the audio system and make sure that you are using the direct x full duplex driver. Of course you could also try out the APS Drivers, which i might add are excellent! Then once you have selected this driver, goto advanced and set the sync to output when listening and input when recording. Though i have to say that i never got any trouble with syn when recording by just leaving it on output! Also in the audio system, check the box that says enable plugin delay compensation( or similar, sorry i'm at work and haven't got the screen in front of me!!!! ). This i found can really help sync if you are using plugins. If anyone wants to email me, please do so. I have been using Cubase now for 9 years and although it has changed somewhat over the years, i have quite a few nice tips i have picked up! And i am also looking to learn anything you may have to offer that i don't know about. A problem shared is a problem halved as they say!!!!! Regards, Killer!

Re: Cubase full of bugs?!

Posted by David on Tue, 02/16/1999 - 21:03.

: I've tried three different versions of Cubase, and I've changed computer but the following bugs just won't go away! Can anybody help me with any of them?

I am running Cubase VST with Turtle Beach Pinnacle
sound card, 64MB RAM, 17GB HD on Win95.
I am very impressed with the features of Cubase,
which I just bought a few days ago, but I have also
experienced numerous bugs:
1. Sometimes, "record" stops working. Sometimes
restarting Cubase clears it; sometimes I need
to reboot the computer.
2. Sometimes the metronome goes out of sync with
the digital audio. Restarting cubase clears the
problem.
3. Sometimes Cubase appears to be recording, but
when I stop, it says "Your last recording was too
short to use", and I find that it recorded nothing.
4. Sometimes Cubase gets confused about whether
a track is muted: The track shows as un-muted,
but turns out to be muted.

At this point, I don't know if the problem is
with Cubase or my sound card, or perhaps my
setup, altough I have spent many hours re-checking
my setup, and my computer seems to be working
fine with other applications.

What sound card are you using with Cubase?

David

Re: Cubase full of bugs?!

Posted by Tobbe on Wed, 02/17/1999 - 19:17.

I have a Sounblaster Live, (which have LOTS of cool and useful features for the homemusician btw)a P2 350 + 96mb ram, and I run win95.

Re: Cubase full of bugs?!

Posted by Kris Nillson on Mon, 02/22/1999 - 00:12.

: I have a Sounblaster Live, (which have LOTS of cool and useful features for the homemusician btw)a P2 350 + 96mb ram, and I run win95.

Your problems are probably related to your Soundcard. I bought a SBLive card recently and had the same problems as you (especially timing).

When I queried (over many days) with Creative Labs, they admitted that their drivers were at fault and I got my money back.

Re: Cubase full of bugs?!

Posted by mark scetta on Mon, 02/07/2000 - 20:27.

your problems are NOT just related to your setup; i am also getting the message 'your last recording was too short to use' with VST 3.7, a P3-450, 128mb ram, Frontier Design's Dakota 16-ch dual lightpipe soundcard.

can anyone help?

vco2@yahoo.com

: : I have a Sounblaster Live, (which have LOTS of cool and useful features for the homemusician btw)a P2 350 + 96mb ram, and I run win95.

:
: Your problems are probably related to your Soundcard. I bought a SBLive card recently and had the same problems as you (especially timing).

: When I queried (over many days) with Creative Labs, they admitted that their drivers were at fault and I got my money back.

Analog Audio to Audio CD format

Posted by PaulM on Tue, 02/16/1999 - 04:40.

I'm getting a CD-R and would like to record all my old
LP's and reel-to-reel tapes on to CD's in audio CD
format. Does anyone know if I can do this and if so
what additional hardware / software do I need.
Thanks in advance
PaulM

Cubase VST 4.0 And Manual

Posted by Gonz' on Mon, 02/15/1999 - 22:48.

I'm searching for upgrading my version of cubase score
VST 3.5 to 4.0 version.
And at the same time, searching for the manual of the
3.5 version and 4.0 version

Cubase VST 3.5- Score NEED THE HELP FILE !!!!

Posted by Simone on Tue, 02/16/1999 - 10:20.

: I'm searching for the HELP FILE of THE CUBASE
VST 3.5 for SCORE !!!

Please e-mail me, it´s urgent.
Thanks in advance,
Simi

Re: Cubase VST 3.5- Score NEED THE HELP FILE !!!!

Posted by Séby on Sat, 03/06/1999 - 18:17.

: : I'm searching for the HELP FILE of THE CUBASE
: VST 3.5 for SCORE !!!

: Please e-mail me, it´s urgent.
: Thanks in advance,
: Simi

Re: Cubase VST 3.5- Score NEED THE HELP FILE !!!!

Posted by Shmulik on Mon, 04/01/2002 - 09:57.

: : : I'm searching for the HELP FILE of THE CUBASE
: : VST 3.5 for SCORE !!!

: : Please e-mail me, it´s urgent.
: : Thanks in advance,
: : Simi

Hi,

Did you find the manuel of cubase?
I need it too...

Shmulik

Re: Cubase VST 4.0 And Manual

Posted by Gonz' on Mon, 02/15/1999 - 22:49.

: I'm searching for upgrading my version of cubase score
: VST 3.5 to 4.0 version.
: And at the same time, searching for the manual of the
: 3.5 version and 4.0 version.
Can some one Help Me Please?

Re: Cubase VST 4.0 And Manual

Posted by Mike on Mon, 02/15/1999 - 22:50.

: : I'm searching for upgrading my version of cubase score
: : VST 3.5 to 4.0 version.
: : And at the same time, searching for the manual of the
: : 3.5 version or 4.0 version.
: Can someone Help Me Please?

midi to wave convertor

Posted by Matt on Mon, 02/15/1999 - 19:44.

I'm looking for a midi to wave convertor, pererably one that supports my AWE as I know next to nothing about the GUS (like how the individual patches sound) I'd like to be able to use the wavesynth on my AWE to generate the wav. Can anyone help me?

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