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AUDIOMULCH

Get sounds (drumkits) from http://www.pvv.org/~thammer/HammerSound/

Extract the instruments with Awave Studio.

Sequence the beats with Audiomulch.

Awave and Audiomulch are dopwnloadable on this website.

Re: HipHop Drumsounds & Beats ?? Software ???

Hello there,

The two packages I can safely say will be easy to use as well as highly effective are <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/HammerHead_Rhythm_Station/">Hammerhead</a> and <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/FruityLoops_win95/">FruityLoops</a>.

Cheers
Geoff

: is there a not so complicated software to make hiphop beats ? if there is, where can I download it ??

: thx

have the equipment but have no clue. (dj recording)

if anyone could help it would be most appreciated. i have 2 technics 1210 decks and a vestax pmc17a mixer, i also have a pc (pentium III 450) i would like to know how to connect the 2 sets of equipment as i would like to make a recording (for cd burning) of a dj set

but have no clue.

Connect the audio output of the Vestax to the audio input of the Computer. If it's a PC, you must have a sound card with an audio input. If it's a Macintosh then it will have an audio input built in. There is shareware recorders for both machines for download on this site. Download, select input, press record....job done....

Cheers

Steve....

Rebirth Manual - Help !!!!

does anyone have the rebirth manual ?
i need it very much... please let me know if you have it....

thx

Wav to cda

How do I get software to convert wav to MP3. I bought and HP cd Burner and it doesn't have a converter. any ideas.

Re: Wav to cda

: How do I get software to convert wav to MP3. I bought and HP cd Burner and it doesn't have a converter. any ideas.

get an mp3 encoder, i use audio catalyst, its isnt free, but it works www.audiocatalyst.com

Help! I cannot get my roland mc 303 to work with Cubasevst 3.7

I have Cubase vst24 3.7 and have just bought a Roland mc303.But i cannot seem to get the mc303 working properly, It plays sounds but i cant change them or sometimes on the dispalay i get this -- -- Can anyone please help?
Thanks

Re: Help! I cannot get my roland mc 303 to work with Cubasevst 3

: I have Cubase vst24 3.7 and have just bought a Roland mc303.But i cannot seem to get the mc303 working properly, It plays sounds but i cant change them or sometimes on the dispalay i get this -- -- Can anyone please help?
: Thanks
I have the same problem, have you resolve your problem?, can you tell mi how?, disculpe my languaje, i don´t speak english.
Good bye

Vs-880ex VsCopy software by PolarSonic

I am looking for Software By PolarSonic that allows
the Roland vs-xxx series to save song data to a P.C.
This site link is shown on Rolandus.com for the
free software.. but the site is apparently down
(for weeks now) and would appreciate if anyone
could send me the program (I believe it is called)
"VsCopy" by PolarSonic.
A web search showed the site, but once again.. the
msg that it could not connect to site in time alloted.
Thanks, Vic

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Here is Vs-880ex VsCopy software by PolarSonic

this has it today
http://www.storm.ca/~stevemp/

have fun
rd

Re: Vs-880ex VsCopy software by PolarSonic

I've got the same problem with finding the software...Hope Jim can help. Mail sent.
Thanks Jim.

Re: Vs-880ex VsCopy software by PolarSonic

Vic,
I have the VSCopy zip file. It's 1074k. Connects to the
VS880 via SCSI. I can send it if you send me your
email.

~jim

: I am looking for Software By PolarSonic that allows
: the Roland vs-xxx series to save song data to a P.C.
: This site link is shown on Rolandus.com for the
: free software.. but the site is apparently down
: (for weeks now) and would appreciate if anyone
: could send me the program (I believe it is called)
: "VsCopy" by PolarSonic.
: A web search showed the site, but once again.. the
: msg that it could not connect to site in time alloted.
: Thanks, Vic

Re: Vs-880ex VsCopy software by PolarSonic

Vic, I would like to know if you'd be so kind as to sending me a copy of this utility too,.. obed@mediaone.net
: Vic,

Orkestrator software

i am looking for a site to dawnlaod the program so can u help

Composing Music

Can I use this software to create sheet music, and if I create the music in a specific key, can it re-create the music in a differnet key? Then of course I would want to print the sheet music. (This is for creating music for piano and changing the key for guitars).

Re: Composing Music

Keywords:

Opus
Sibelius
Finale (2000)

To answer your questions:
Yes, and yes.

These are pro applications. Most midi sequencers have built in score writiers and are cheaper.

You will not get the same range of score features unless you buy a dedicated score program.

DOS CD Burnin Software ?

Does anyone know of the availability of any DOS CD Burnin Software ?

Any idea for logic audio 4????

How to get it to work on WIn 2k?????

Please help ......any would be greatly appreciated.

WAV recorders

*~* I need to know where I can find a recorder for my microphone. SOmething that records in WAV format

Re: WAV recorders

: *~* I need to know where I can find a recorder for my microphone. SOmething that records in WAV format

: : Something that you plug a mic into and it records as .wav's? Yes there is such a machine and it's called a PC! Perhaps if you gave a bit more detail about exactly what you have and exactly what you wish to do, I may be able to give
you a more helpful answer.

converting SHN files to WAV

Does anyone know how to convert shn files to wav. My friend has a lot of shows on shn format(very good quality), and i need to convert them t wav for CD. Thanx

Re: converting SHN files to WAV

: Does anyone know how to convert shn files to wav. My friend has a lot of shows on shn format(very good quality), and i need to convert them t wav for CD. Thanx

~~~I have the exact same problem. if you know, please just write me and let me know how. thanky

Can I feed my guitar into my computer?

Someone on ICQ suggested that instead of recording from a MIC, I can just feed the guitar through my soundcard (SBlive Value).

Now, I have a Peavey Stereo Chorus 212 (130 watts). It has 6 jacks (1/4). 2 in front, for unput (high gain/low gain). 4 jacks in back:

1)Power Amp in 2
2)Preamp Out Mix/2
3)Power Amp in 1
4)Preamp Out dry/2

Those are exactly what are listed on the amp. I have no clue what they mean or do, since I never really used em before.

My Sblive Value has 1/8 size jacks, like Mic in, Speaker out, Digital Out, Line in etc. Dont know since i cant find any specs on my Value.

Anyway, would it be possible to feed my guitar amp to my Sblive, with a 1/4-1/8 adapter of course? If I did so, would it harm my computer or something? And where would I plug this stuff in? What jacks into which jacks?

Re: Can I feed my guitar into my computer?

Only if it's really hungry :)

Alf.

Re: Real Answer

: Only if it's really hungry :)

: Alf.

Actually all you need to do is take a line out from
your Preamp Out Mix/2 and plug it (with an adapter
plug) into the Line In on your soundcard - do not
plug it into your Mic In or you'll blow your inputs.

The main thing here is to make sure you don't run
the cable between you amp and soundcard for more
than about 2 meters (6 feet) because unbalanced
cable may start to pick up noise over longer
distances.

Hope this helps,
Alf.

Re: Real Answer

hehe, ppl been saying that to me all the time :)

So basically, I just use the Preamp Out Mix2 jack on my amp, and plug it into my LINE IN on my soundcard? And this wont blow anything or something like that? My amp is right next to me, so Im probly gonna use a 5ft or 10ft cord to my comp. I also plan on using my headphones. Is that a problem?

finally, will it sound like my amp when its through the speakers, or will it be very condensed and stuff?

Re: Can I feed my guitar into my computer?

: Someone on ICQ suggested that instead of recording from a MIC, I can just feed the guitar through my soundcard (SBlive Value).

: Now, I have a Peavey Stereo Chorus 212 (130 watts). It has 6 jacks (1/4). 2 in front, for unput (high gain/low gain). 4 jacks in back:

: 1)Power Amp in 2
: 2)Preamp Out Mix/2
: 3)Power Amp in 1
: 4)Preamp Out dry/2

: Those are exactly what are listed on the amp. I have no clue what they mean or do, since I never really used em before.

: My Sblive Value has 1/8 size jacks, like Mic in, Speaker out, Digital Out, Line in etc. Dont know since i cant find any specs on my Value.

: Anyway, would it be possible to feed my guitar amp to my Sblive, with a 1/4-1/8 adapter of course? If I did so, would it harm my computer or something? And where would I plug this stuff in? What jacks into which jacks?

: : Firstly, if you fed a signal from your peavey
into your soundcard, the most probable result would be one totally f***ed soundcard. All you need to do is to get an adapter which will enable your mono 1/4" jack lead to plug directly into the LINE INPUT of your soundcard. Then check your Windows vol control and SB configuration to ensure that line in is enabled and that should be that.

Re: Can I feed my guitar into my computer?

But, what about distortion and stuff? I mean, I want bass and treble and chorus and all that, not a flat, mono tone.

can I feed the amp using its preamp out into the line in?

Ensoniq TS 12

I am desperate to find sounds for TS 12. Can anybody help?

Wavelab won't recognize CDR

I just upgraded from Wavelab 2 to 3. Wavelab now doesn't recognize my CDR, a Smart and Friendly 4012. I talked to Steinberg support and they directed me to an update on the web site, but I still get no recognition of my burner. Since it takes forever to get through to these guys and getting a reponse from Steinberg to my email is a joke, I'm wondering if anyone might have a suggestion. Everything worked swell with Wavelab 2.02, but Im sort of dead in the water right now. I have a PC, Pentium II 350 mhz with an Adaptec SCSI and a MOTU 2408 as a sound card. I'd appreciate any advice.

acappella & instrumentals

is there any way to take a regular mp3 or wav and make it become a acappella(just words) and just music(instrumental. If so how?

djx panel sounds

can anybody help just bought a djx its connected to a amiga 1200 running music-x 2 would like to know if you could use just the panel sounds on the djx instead of gm sounds need to use all 16 channels and use the djx as a sound module thanks....

burning with pitch control

I have several mp3's that I would like to convert to cd so that I can play them on a regular cd player. The problem is that the pitch of the mp3's in question is too slow (probably made from an old turntable). What do I use to raise the pitch of the mp3 as I burn it to cd?

BPM Studio 2.0

Hallo,

I'm realy searching for a FREE version of BPM Studio, I would be happy for all information where I can find this Program because I realy need it, FOR FREE!

Giga Sampler won't work!!!!

I need guidance on how to make my AWE64 (SB16 compatible)and Gigasampler to work! The following is a diagnostic file that is generated by a diagnostic program from Gigasampler:

*************** GigaSampler Diagnostics v1.60

=============== System Info

Memory: 95 Mbytes
CPU: 233 MHz, AMD-K6 (CPU ID 562) Model=6, MMX=Yes, 3DNow!=No
OS: Windows 98 v4.10 - Build 67766222
Drives:
A:\ - DRIVE_REMOVABLE
C:\ - DRIVE_FIXED 6128 Mbytes (Total Size), 3823 Mbytes (Avail space)
D:\ - DRIVE_CDROM

WaveOut devices (1):
Device 0 - AWE64 Wave Out [220]

MidiOut devices (5):
Device 0 - AWE64 MIDI Synth [620]
Device 1 - AWE64 MIDI Out [330]
Device 2 - Creative Music Synth [220]
Device 3 - SoundFont MIDI Router
Device 4 - GigaSampler/Endless Wave

Directory: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM
Installed files Size Last Modified Product Version Internal Version
-------------------------------------------------------
ewctl32.dll 36352 07-20-99 12:40PM 4.05.00.2112 5.40.20
wsthk16.dll 16704 07-20-99 12:05PM 4.05.00.2112
wsthk32.dll 5632 07-20-99 12:05PM 4.05.00.2112
wstrm32.dll 78848 07-20-99 12:06PM 4.05.00.2112
wstream.dll 112800 07-20-99 12:03PM 4.05.00.2112
msg32.exe 16896 07-20-99 12:05PM 4.05.00.2112
msgloop.exe 5424 07-20-99 12:03PM 4.05.00.2112
vwstream.vxd 285767 07-20-99 12:08PM 4.05.00.2112
mfc42.dll 995383 08-13-98 12:00AM 6.0.100
msvcrt.dll 277776 12-01-98 01:38PM 5.00.7303

Directory: C:\PROGRA~1\GSAMPLER
Installed files Size Last Modified Product Version Internal Version
-------------------------------------------------------
gs.exe 1004032 07-20-99 12:45PM 1.60.012
gsedit.exe 548864 07-20-99 12:43PM 1.60.012
gsenv.dll 135680 07-20-99 12:40PM 1.60.012
gsdll.dll 89088 07-20-99 12:41PM 1.60.012
midi.drv 11488 07-20-99 12:45PM 1.60.012
vrtkrnld.vxd 191451 07-20-99 12:09PM 1.60.012
crp9516b.dll 85653 09-09-98 09:55AM
cryp95a.dll 51712 09-09-98 09:50AM
crp32dll.dll 106496 11-16-97 10:28AM
crp9516a.dll 83683 11-16-97 09:41AM
xck16db.exe 5248 09-09-98 08:24AM

==================================== GigaSampler Info =================================
Gigasampler kernel: Loaded!!!
Gigasampler driver: Has NOT ENABLED kernel.
Status code: 3000000, Midi driver did not properly enable kernel driver.

==================================== Gigasampler Registry =================================

Registry location: Software\NemeSys\GigaSampler\Settings
UserName: Fred Kreusch, Jr.
CompanyName: 3-D STUDIOS
InstallDirectory: C:\PROGRA~1\GSAMPLER
FirstTimeFlag: 0x00000001 (1)
CDKey: 702R-9GGG9N0E
Auto Configuration: 0x00000001 (1)
Dither: 0x00000001 (1)
High Polyphony Mode: 0x00000000 (0)
LoopMode: 0x00000001 (1)
OutputSampleRate: 0x0000ac44 (44100)
SaveSettings: 0x00000001 (1)
Polyphony: 0x00000040 (64)
TransitionVoices: 0x00000006 (6)
MidiInDrv:
GSWrkSpcDefault: C:\Gigs
PatchEditor: C:\PROGRA~1\GSAMPLER\gsedit.exe
WaveEditor: C:\PROGRA~1\GSAMPLER\samplew\wrenchxe.exe

Registry location: Software\NemeSys\GigaSampler\Log
VXDEntry: 0x00000000 (0)
VXDEnableAtBoot: 0xffffffff (-1)
WaveStreamLoad: 0xffffffff (-1)
VXDEnableAtOpen: 0x00000000 (0)

==================================== System INI =================================
System.ini - section [386enh]
;Device driver used by Colorado Backup for Windows
device=CMSWTAPE.386
mouse=mscvmd.386
0 22=13 22
woafont=dosapp.fon
device=*dynapage
device=*vcd
device=*vpd
device=*int13
COM3Base=3E8
COM3Irq=4
COM4Base=2E8
COM4Irq=3
device=*enable
keyboard=*vkd
display=*vdd,*vflatd
device=C:\PROGRA~1\GSAMPLER\vrtkrnld.vxd
System.ini - section [drivers]
0 22=13 22
wavemapper=*.drv
MSACM.imaadpcm=*.acm
MSACM.msadpcm=*.acm
midi=mmsystem.dll
wave=mmsystem.dll
MIDI1=C:\PROGRA~1\GSAMPLER\midi.drv

==================================== Current Process Info =================================

Window Title Module FilePath
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
None . . . . . . . . . . . . . C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
None . . . . . . . . . . . . . C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
None . . . . . . . . . . . . . C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
None . . . . . . . . . . . . . C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
UnErase Process . . . . . . . C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON UTILITIES\NPROTECT.EXE
SYSTEM AGENT COM WINDOW . . . C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
None . . . . . . . . . . . . . C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
None . . . . . . . . . . . . . C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE
Power Meter . . . . . . . . . C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
None . . . . . . . . . . . . . C:\PROGRAM FILES\REAL\REALPLAYER\REALPLAY.EXE
Untitled - GSDiag . . . . . . C:\ZIP FILES DOWNLOADED\GSDIAG.EXE

=============================== Found Old GigaSampler Binaries =====================

Directory: c:\Program Files\Common Files\SYSTEM
Installed files Size Last Modified Product Version Internal Version
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
msvcrt.dll 280576 05-11-98 08:01PM 5.00.7128

Directory: c:\Program Files\Norton Utilities
Installed files Size Last Modified Product Version Internal Version
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NDIAGS.EXE 291652 03-25-98 03:05AM

Directory: c:\WINDOWS\CSSHARE\sysinfo
Installed files Size Last Modified Product Version Internal Version
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
mfc42.dll 995383 06-17-98 12:00AM 6.0.000

************ Logging output to file : C:\GSDiag.txt **************

Re: Giga Sampler won't work!!!!

Rather a lot of info to sift through, but it looks as if the drivers are installed in the system,but not loading with the program.
First check your multimedia settings for GigaSampler, but of great importance is the size and (Particularly) the SPEED of your Hard Drive. When Installing it should have done an HD check for these properties - perhaps that can be run again, but if th HD performance stats don't come up to scratch, nothing will get GigaSamp into action excepting the puchase of a new FAST harddrive, e.g. udma IDE or a good SCSi.

Anyone have the full version of the mp3-plugin for Cool Edit?

Does anyeon have the full version of the mp3-plugin for Cool Edit?
Please Help
-Vigorous

Re: Anyone have the full version of the mp3-plugin for Cool Edit

: Does anyeon have the full version of the mp3-plugin for Cool Edit?
: Please Help
: -Vigorous

If you are too scummy to pay for it then just download
one of the free MP3 tools on this site - there's only
about 100 of them!

Alf.

need to convert doc files to wav format, if even possible

Hey,
Im lookin to see if anyone can give me a link or help me with converting doc files to wav format. I have these audio shows from a friend of mine and they dowload in doc format. I need to convert them so i can copy to CD. Please reply if you can help, thanx a lot.

Re: need to convert doc files to wav format, if even possible

: Hey,
: Im lookin to see if anyone can give me a link or help me with converting doc files to wav format. I have these audio shows from a friend of mine and they dowload in doc format. I need to convert them so i can copy to CD. Please reply if you can help, thanx a lot.

HI

I never heard of sound files with a doc extension,
only of text files to be used in MS Word. In that case you can forget about converting cause you'll never change a text file into a soundfile. If you were able to download those files I suspect they aren't too big and possibly they are MP3 files or something like that. Have you tried to change the extension doc into MP3?

Re: need to convert doc files to wav format, if even possible

: Hey,
: Im lookin to see if anyone can give me a link or help me with converting doc files to wav format. I have these audio shows from a friend of mine and they dowload in doc format. I need to convert them so i can copy to CD. Please reply if you can help, thanx a lot.

The only .doc format I know of are word processor
files like MS Word* and Word Perfect*

As I've never heard of any audio files like this the
only way I can think of to convert them to .wav files
is to use <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/TotalRecorder/">Total Recorder</a>.

hope this helps,
Alf.

* Respective trademarks are the property of insanely
  rich bastards who will probably sue me for
  mentioning them (tm)

Re: need to convert doc files to wav format, if even possible

: : Hey,
: : Im lookin to see if anyone can give me a link or help me with converting doc files to wav format. I have these audio shows from a friend of mine and they dowload in doc format. I need to convert them so i can copy to CD. Please reply if you can help, thanx a lot.

:
: The only .doc format I know of are word processor
: files like MS Word* and Word Perfect*

: As I've never heard of any audio files like this the
: only way I can think of to convert them to .wav files
: is to use <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/TotalRecorder/">Total Recorder</a>.

: hope this helps,
: Alf.

: * Respective trademarks are the property of insanely
:   rich bastards who will probably sue me for
:   mentioning them (tm)

Hey thanx, i'll check that out
What the problem was is that the shows are shn extensions, but they download as doc files for some reason, thats why i needed to convert them back. Thanx for the help though, i'll check it out.

midi keyboard and PC connection

After following directions on how to connect my keyboard do my home PC I was able to test it for acceptance according to the instructions on the book. It reacted by playing a song out of the PC. Yet, my inttention is to be able to play the board while connected and see notes coming on the scores as I play. The book says it should go that way but I'm not getting it. Is anybody out there able to help? It will be much appreciated.

Thanks

Ed

FILES

Dear helpers

I bought recently a "Music write program plus" and liked a lot the possibility of writting my music with real notes to drag around, in comparison to the Digital Orchestration Pro I had for a while. With Digital I would file my midi music to the general files under "FILES AND FOLDERS" from the start button. With Music Write Plus the files stay with the very finished page under files and won't go to the general files. Could you tell me why this is happening? I can't attach my songs to the email if the files are not found under files and folders.

Thanks for your help!

Ed Vieira

Re: FILES

: Dear helpers

: I bought recently a "Music write program plus" and liked a lot the possibility of writting my music with real notes to drag around, in comparison to the Digital Orchestration Pro I had for a while. With Digital I would file my midi music to the general files under "FILES AND FOLDERS" from the start button. With Music Write Plus the files stay with the very finished page under files and won't go to the general files. Could you tell me why this is happening? I can't attach my songs to the email if the files are not found under files and folders.

: Thanks for your help!

: Ed Vieira

:Check your menu bar at the top of the screen for anything that says "Settings",Options" "Preferences"or
"Default Folders".
There you will be able to define exactly which folder your work will be saved to. (The Windows natural default folder for anything unassigned is "My Documents". The Files & Folders in the Start button programs is merely a search of your computer for whatever files you enter.. but it will tell you the location of any files it finds.
By the way, editing "Settings, "Options" or "Preferences" on the first running of any new program should be one of your first priorities.

Plain vanilla please

Can anybody help me with the following. All I want do
do is download mp3 files, convert them to wav files and
write them to mu cd-rw rom. Also I downloaded some
winamp media files and would like to know how I can
convert them if I can. I have tried a bunch of the
different things advertised on the net and have bought
most of them but so far am having trouble getting
everything coordinated. Anybody who can help me I would
sure appreciate it. please reply to seyah3@juno.com.
Thanks to anyone and all who can help me.

ERRORS when trying to burn cds

Hi, I am using Adaptec 3.5 software and I have a RICOH RW 7040A. I have burnt a few cds (data and audio) and they've worked fine. But now I am trying to add a file on to a RW disk and get these errors:
T0100: I/O error (06/C5/00) - Write error - buffer underrun occurred
T0100: I/O error (06/C5/00) - Write error - buffer underrun occurred
T7118: TrackWriter error - Command retry failed
D0100: I/O error (03/90/82) - sense code 0x90

PLEASE HELP!!!!!! I have to get a homework project on the disk this weekend!!!!!!

Thanks

Re: ERRORS when trying to burn cds

ha , i hade a similar problem . try burning cd on a slower speed ore try simulating on 1x not opn 2xif u try on 2x a errors apeard