Although i'm not to sure how to physically do it, I will point out that some of the music you hear are in fact Midi files. You can put .WAV's on as well although I have waited for ages for the pages to load up when the author has put tooo longer' file on there. I should think that a lot of them are low quality .WAV's as well so be careful not to load in too bigger dong.

Just some thoughts!

Steve...

Cheers for the advice. A lot of people find it easier to ask than to think. Yours is a refreshing view!

Steve...

: Actually, the subject of the message says it all. I'd like more interesting tools without having to take audio tracks over to another program to manipulate them there. Possible?

: : All Cakewalk Pro Audio from version 6 upwards can use DirectX plugins, of which there are hundreds. In addition, CoolEdit Pro automatically links with Cakewalk when installed, without having to change or quit programs.MIDI fx are also included in Cakewalk. Amulet adapter allows you to use VST effects in DX applications.

It sounds like you 'puter isn't as fast as it could be. Most people think processor only but you have to consider the speed of the HD and it's bus speed. Memory is also a consideration when using effects in realtime.

I always suggest that people use earlier version of programs on earlier machines as they were more than likely made for the capabilities of the machine you have rather than newer programs for newer computers. I'm a Macintosh user and therefore can't help with any software suggestions, sorry...

Cheers

Steve...

I suspect that you have a computer based CDRW which means you will have to record the output from the keyboard, into the computer using a simple 'computer audio input to Wave' application that can then be burnt as audio to the CD. This site has many programs to do this in the file section. Go take a look at 'Audio Recorders'

Cheers

Steve....

: Please tell me if it is legal to burn c.d.'s for myself (and friends if I do not accept payment). I have a large collection and was thinking of making copies for the public library, but was told that they can only accept the originals. Is this true? & Why? Thank you.

Yes it is illegal because of copyright laws. BUT...here in Canada, we were slapped with a huge government tax on "Recordable Blank Media" (CDR, CDRW, magnetic tape). This excise tax is passed to the recording industry to pay for pirated copies. Thus, every CD that is used strictly for PC data files, or the many CDR's that fail being written and are then useless, pays the recording industry N-Tuple times even when the CDR does not contain music. I think this more than enough makes up for the piracy. PLUS , by paying government taxes, this makes the Canadian Government (maybe also USA ?) either an "equal partner in the crime" - the government has sanctioned CD copying and made it legal, by taking a cut of the CD tax revenue we are forced to pay.
Certainly, the PC software industry does not want to be included in this taxation or royalty collection scam by the government, because by accepting such a fee they would have to admit that Software CD copying would then be legal - but their program CD's (software) sells for upto $800 in some cases - so the pitance of the royalty tax would not cover their loss (unlike that on a $20 music CD, a small portion of which actually gets to the artist). They are too smart to get caught in this scam.
Its all a matter of "legal interpretation"

You can burn copies of your own CD's but I think you are only allowed to burn one for your own use. Playing this in public or lending to friends to copy is illegal.

The question that demands consideration is, do you really care what the music industry think. While they're sitting there in their penthouse flats, draining musical life out of life itself and bludgeoning choice in favour of filthy lucre, I wouldn't feel guilty about robbing their houses let alone copying a CD that I had legitimately bought at a disgusting price. The people in the industry as a whole can generally be considered filth, if your don't agree, then you are not looking deep enough into the situation. I say, copy away until they become extinct or reasonable, neither unfortunately, of which will happen.

Steve...

: I can sequence on many keyboards like KORG O1 WFD,TRINITY,ROLAND XP50 & JW50. But my only problem is that I can't find a midi interface cable for my PC(HP,PentiumI-233)and I need some sequencing tips for sequencing on Cakewalk etc.I have normal midi cables but I don't know which port I have to connect and I've told you before I don't have midi interface cable. Now I have Roland-JW50 and I am also a bit bored with 16 tracks.Please send me information about my problems

: : You will need a MIDI interface cable to connect your keyboard(s) to a PC. Connect your standard MIDI cable from keyboard to the interface box, and the interface box connects to the MIDI port on your PC. (The PC MIDI port is on the soundcard, and is generally referred to as the Joystick port, as it doubles as this as well)
In Control Panel > Multimedia settings on your PC you can make sure that everything is setup for an external MIDI source and then you're ready to rock! This should give you up to 256 tracks, with the ability to use all of your keyboards at once.

i have a soundblaster live which is great but it does boot up with the master volume and line/midi/wave outputs at around 75% on the mixer. pushing all up to full makes all the difference. also making sure the bass and treble settings on the properties section are set halfway, i.e. flat, helps.
good luck.

i hate my sb16. it really sux but i cant upgrade my machine. If your cpu is upgradable then GET A NEW CARD.

While the SB Live! Is a really good card, it's not strictly dependant on your soundcard, with teh right software, you should be able to do anything, it's a matter of being able to hear what you are doing...

As for Winamp, are you sure you turned the EQ on? in the E.Q window, there is a button, and it should have a lit up green light on.

As for recording, I use Cooledit, and Soundforge (Free version included with the SB Live)
also, you have to adjust the input levels when recording, that is what really makes or breaks teh recording, no amount of E.Q or dynamics can fix bad recording. don't be afraid to have the recording paused, and listen to the input before recording.. Make sure the levels aren't too high as it introduces clipping. if it's too low, you'll have to amplify it, which will put in more noise than you would get if you had it high enough to start with.

: Hi guys,
: Am using Adaptec SpinDoctor (part of Easy CD Creator Deluxe), the recordings are horrible, actually noisier than original, sounds like clipping kinda - am using Aztech "Thunderbird" sound card, which has all the goodies, except Tone Controls - had to un-install Windows Media Player 7 owing to similar problem using their tonal boosts - CD's come out perfectly - do the filters use the same drivers/gizmos to do their stuff as say a graphic EQ, bass boost, or whatever? ie: The EQ with Winamp doesn't do anything on my system, are all these things related to my sound cards inability to do that stuff?
: I purchased that particular soundcard as it had virtually everything except the extensive 4 channel capabilities of the more expensive cards - I use my stereo system.
: I have a sneaking suspicion that I should have opted for the tried and true Sound Blaster, do I need the "Live" version, or will the standard version do the job properly?
: Glad I hit on your web site, need something like this.
: Doug McKeon

: Hi guys,
: Am using Adaptec SpinDoctor (part of Easy CD Creator Deluxe), the recordings are horrible, actually noisier than original, sounds like clipping kinda - am using Aztech "Thunderbird" sound card, which has all the goodies, except Tone Controls - had to un-install Windows Media Player 7 owing to similar problem using their tonal boosts - CD's come out perfectly - do the filters use the same drivers/gizmos to do their stuff as say a graphic EQ, bass boost, or whatever? ie: The EQ with Winamp doesn't do anything on my system, are all these things related to my sound cards inability to do that stuff?
: I purchased that particular soundcard as it had virtually everything except the extensive 4 channel capabilities of the more expensive cards - I use my stereo system.
: I have a sneaking suspicion that I should have opted for the tried and true Sound Blaster, do I need the "Live" version, or will the standard version do the job properly?
: Glad I hit on your web site, need something like this.
: Doug McKeon

Hi Doug,
I also tried Spin Doctor from Easy CD Creator but gave up on it. The process of transferring vinyl to CD is very much a multi stage and somewhat labour intensive process. I have found that the best software for each stage doesn't come from just one company. For capture of the sound onto hard disc I like "AUDIOTOOLS". Audiotools also has a very good parametric equaliser and it also gives me separate Left & Right record level controls. "GROOVMECHANIC" is my choice for noise, click and scratch reduction But I also find it useful to have another program called "DEPOPPER". "COOLEDIT" is a much better wave editor than the one included with Easy CD Creator, and this is what I use to split the individual tracks.I find the automatic track splitters are not always reliable but that depends on the type of music you are transferring. Finally to burn CDs I use the free version of Easy CD Creator (v3.5) which came with my burner. I am using a Soundblaster Vibra 128 soundcard; it's their entry level card and very basic but does the job; your card sound like it would be better than this. All of the above programs are shareware and I think most are available for download from this site.
Good luck,

Jeff Raphael

: Does anyone know of a good program where I can isolate the vocals of a song?...one that I will be able to save on???

Unfortunately, no such program exists. However, many artists make available a capella versions of their songs on cd singles. But, if you are hellbent on trying to isolate vox, the best you can do it apply some EQ in a wave editing program such as soundforge. Beanhead Out.

www.traxinspace.com

: could someone direct me to a Place(s) where i can submit my MP3 Songs on tha net

: Krippledrinks@hotmail.com