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s2000-problems with a scsi zip

Posted by daniele on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 15:22.

hi, i have a problem with my s2000,
i can't use a scsi iomega zip,
but the "scsi device checklist" (i downloaded it from the akai site) says that the zip100 is supported.

someone can help me?

Tape to CD - Pitch Control needed

Posted by Russ on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 14:58.

I would like to transfer some old homemade tapes to CD.
I need a WAV file editor with pitch control.
A number of editors will let you change playback speed
without changing pitch. I need to change pitch by
changing speed.
I need a software equivalent to the knob that lets you
vary the tape speed while playing on some tape
players/recorders.

Editing MIDI files

Posted by Stuart K Fairclough on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 13:01.

I'm looking for a very simple MIDI file editor. All I need to be able to do is to be able to remove the vocal/lead track; chage key and tempo if necessary and then re-save the changed file. I've tried Cubase and similar and find them albeit very sophisticated, somewhat rather complicated for what I want to do. Please can you help? Stuart

Recording from vinyl records to CD

Posted by Ross on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 12:29.

Can any body recommend any software for recording music onto the computer from vinyl records....that is, software that converts vinyl records into digital sound format?

I want to save my old vinyl records and listen to them in the car.

Any thoughts anyone?

Regards
Ross

Re: Recording from vinyl records to CD

Posted by Andy P on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 18:43.

This has been covered numerous times before.

There is no special software for recording vinyl. Any good audio recorder will do the job (Cool Edit, for example). There are several programs that alegedly remove clicks and pops from the recorded track. Then, you'll need something to record the track onto CD (Easy CD Creator, Nero or similar).

If you look through the software section, you'll find everything you need.

Andy

Buying a Keyboard!

Posted by Gav on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 12:00.

After having played around with software like eJay and Cakewalk, I want to take my music to the next level. I am looking to buy a keyboard and would like some advice on what musical keyboard is best to start with so I can record my own music utilising my PC and software I plan to buy?

Re: Buying a Keyboard!

Posted by Andy P on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 18:40.

Depends on your budget. If you only want a slave keboard (i.e. without any sound geneating circuits), then there are several available on the market for less than £100 from the likes of Evolution. If you've more to spend, then I'm afraid it's difficult to make a recommendation without an element of bias creeping in (I'm very partial to the Prophet VS, DX-5 and Korg M1). At this level, your best bet is to visit a keyboard shop and try them yourself.

Andy

Recording Mixed Vinyl

Posted by Matt Austin on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 10:04.

I am looking for a piece of software that will allow me to record my dj mixes (vinyl - 2 technics decks and 1 6 channel mixer) onto my computer and then later burning it onto a cd. Can this be done? Please help, you will really make my day!!
Matt

BPM detection/midi clock

Posted by scott mccall on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 09:51.

Is there a program that can analyze an audio source in realtime and determine BPM AND send a midi clock ???

its technically feasible, but i cant seem to find anything.
closest thing is a HARDWARE beat detection/midi clock device for DJs for $199.
i need a software version of the same thing! help appreciated! thanks

scott

Re: BPM detection/midi clock

Posted by Karl on Fri, 11/23/2001 - 04:24.

I've been looking for the same thing for quite awhile.Please let me know when you find this.
I will do the same.
KF

: Is there a program that can analyze an audio source in realtime and determine BPM AND send a midi clock ???

: its technically feasible, but i cant seem to find anything.
: closest thing is a HARDWARE beat detection/midi clock device for DJs for $199.
: i need a software version of the same thing! help appreciated! thanks

: scott

soundforge MP3 to VOX

Posted by bob on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 08:58.

Hi....
I need to convert mp3 to 8bit Vox
Soundforge only seems to handle 4bit vox.
Is there any plugin or such a thing so that i can convert to 8bit vox?

thanx

Midi converter

Posted by Gordon on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 08:45.

Hi!
I am desperately trying to find a converter from midi standard to GS.
Appreciate any help

converting rm2wave

Posted by shahriar raoofpanah on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 07:21.

i want know how can i convert rm(realplayer files) to wave or mp3.
please help meeeeeee!
thanks alot.

Re: converting rm2wave

Posted by ahmed abdul aziz taha on Mon, 11/19/2001 - 22:22.

: i want know how can i convert rm(realplayer files) to wave or mp3.
: please help meeeeeee!
: thanks alot.

I was asking the same question.
Did you got a reply?
please help meeeeeee
If i got answer i will convey it to you friend.
Ahmed abdulaziz taha Ramadan Kareem

SoundDesigner 2 convert for PC ???

Posted by dave on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 06:49.

I need to use some 24 bit SoundDesigner 2 files on my PC, they came from a mac running ProTools. I have tried opening them in Logic, ProTools, SoundForge etc on my PC but no luck( tried adding ext also.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave

Need advice on sound card/tone generators

Posted by Gary Alan Hind on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 04:22.

I have Finale 2000, Vision DSP 4.5.1, running on a PowerMac G3 OS 9.1. I would like to publish and record my own compositions, but I don't understand what type of sound generation device to use. My Kurzweil K200R (which I never used) has gone belly up which is OK since I could never understand how to use it. I compose Classical music for piano and orchestra. I don't want endless drum and special effects sounds, just acoustic instruments. What device or approach should I use?

Re: Need advice on sound card/tone generators

Posted by Gary Alan Hind on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 04:29.

: I have Finale 2000, Vision DSP 4.5.1, running on a PowerMac G3 OS 9.1. I would like to publish and record my own compositions, but I don't understand what type of sound generation device to use. My Kurzweil K200R (which I never used) has gone belly up which is OK since I could never understand how to use it. I compose Classical music for piano and orchestra. I don't want endless drum and special effects sounds, just acoustic.
instruments. What device or approach should I use?
Forgot to include that I also have a Que Fire CD burner, monitor speakers, amp, cassette deck, 2 computer monitors and a VCR (for viewing videos to produce documentary scores). Oh, and a Fostex cassette recorder-mixer.

Re: Need advice on sound card/tone generators

Posted by Andy P on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 06:28.

Best thing would be a rack-mounted synth. Any decent keyboard
shop should be able to advise you on which produces the kind of
sounds your after. If you want the sounds to be exact, then a
rack-mounted sampler would be better. And a MIDI interface.

Andy

shareware music

Posted by o_o on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 04:20.

hi everyone, i was wondering if there was
any type of scene of artists using only shareware/freeware to make tracks. any urls would be
appreciated. heres mine http://www.mp3.com/cell
i use mostly freeware/demos etc.
thanks.

FREE FINALE/CYBALIUS?

Posted by butthead on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 03:13.

Is it possible to get Finale or Cybalius for free friend?

Re: FREE FINALE/CYBALIUS?

Posted by Bob on Sat, 11/17/2001 - 00:50.

: Is it possible to get Finale or Cybalius for free friend?

Re: FREE FINALE/CYBALIUS? Can it be true?

Posted by Bob on Sat, 11/17/2001 - 00:52.

: : Is it possible to get Finale or Cybalius for free friend?
Whats up with all this? Can it be true!

DRUMMER WANTED-THRASH METAL BAND CRIMSON MASSACRE HURRY! HURRY!

Posted by James Jackson on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 02:32.

[The body of this post has been reconstituted from replies so it may differ from what was originally written.]

I'm in the Houston thrash metal band Crimson Massacre and I was wondering if anyone out there happened to be a thrash drummer in Houston who is need of a band. Our current drummer is basically never available so we need a good replacement. If you're wondering how old we are, we're all 16 except for our singer/bassist. If you'd like, go to our band website. Link is at the bottom.

Re: DRUMMER WANTED-THRASH METAL BAND CRIMSON MASSACRE HURRY! HUR

Posted by Nigel on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 02:35.

I'm too old and too far away but I'd like to see your site anyway. But there's no link!

: I'm in the Houston thrash metal band Crimson Massacre and I was wondering if anyone out there happened to be a thrash drummer in Houston who is need of a band. Our current drummer is basically never available so we need a good replacement. If you're wondering how old we are, we're all 16 except for our singer/bassist. If you'd like, go to our band website. Link is at the bottom.

wrk files

Posted by aneil on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 00:08.

can someone please tell me the software I need to play wrk files

thanks
aneil

I need you to help answer a friend's question...

Posted by Nigel on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 22:52.

Can you gently help me ?
I need to separate metronome click and midi file sound
one on the left channel and one on the right channel
due to improve my band performance.
Metronome Click and Drums are on the same channel (10)
of midi standard. There's a software that can help me?
Or where i can find a solution?

I find synth or piano tabs of "clubbed to death"

Posted by oscar on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 21:47.

¡Can you help me! I need synth or piano tabs of "clubbed to death",from Matrix.
clubbed to death
Rob d

Re: I find synth or piano tabs of "clubbed to death"

Posted by Kotaru on Thu, 04/15/2004 - 22:25.

I cant find piano tabs for Navras! Can someone please e-Mail me them if you find any!?

Re: piano tabs for "clubbed to death"

Posted by Jason on Mon, 06/30/2003 - 13:14.

Please, Please, please can you help me find piano tabs for 'clubbed to death' by Rob D ?!
Thanx.

AudioSoftware windowsXP performance+compatibility

Posted by jimmyb on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 21:09.

Will Windows XP slow down VST and other virtual Instruments due to its greater use of RAM than W98.
Has anyone had problems running audio software with XP.
I'd be interested to find out before I decide to switch. Thanks

Loops?

Posted by Samplezone on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 20:36.

go to

http:\\samplezone.tripod.com

900MB of all new HQ loops and samples updated daily with unique content.

Re: Loops?

Posted by o_o on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 04:27.

: go to

: http:\\samplezone.tripod.com

: 900MB of all new HQ loops and samples updated daily with unique content.

wow good stuff man! thanks a million! im using
some right now.
http://www.mp3.com/cell

Composing software

Posted by Drew Moser on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 20:04.

I am planning to purchase a computer -- probably an iMac 600 with 256ram. Are you aware of any new software for composing and notating music? I would love to find a program that allows "writing" on a staff on the screen, but I want something that can produce the music too (or is at least compatible with some sort of MIDI). Basically, I want my own little, virtual ensemble. Any ideas? What kinds of accessories might I need if any?
Drew Moser
Brooklyn, NY, USA

Re: Composing software

Posted by Nigel on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 22:21.

<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/mac/NOTATION/">Find it here</a>

: I am planning to purchase a computer -- probably an iMac 600 with 256ram. Are you aware of any new software for composing and notating music? I would love to find a program that allows "writing" on a staff on the screen, but I want something that can produce the music too (or is at least compatible with some sort of MIDI). Basically, I want my own little, virtual ensemble. Any ideas? What kinds of accessories might I need if any?
: Drew Moser
: Brooklyn, NY, USA

LAPTOP CRISIS!

Posted by Maco on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 17:57.

Well i'm looking for a laptop to transfer all my music files from my desktop and start playing live... but with all the brands out there i'm going crazy... any sound advise?

Re: LAPTOP CRISIS!

Posted by jon on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 19:13.

sound advice? buzzzz zerrrr whizzzzzzzz?

well more seriously u should ensure the 'top has a decent soundcard built in or can be upgraded. u need a fast HD at least 256MB RAM maybe, fast stuff u know. maybe try to get a satisfaction or money back deal so u can try out first? elementary - maybe someone else has some better info.

Software compatible for Samusung SW-408 CD-R/RW Drive

Posted by Ranay Williams on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 17:24.

Hello sirs:

I have a Samsung RW 8-8-32 SW-408 CD-R/RW Drive. I am
having trouble finding a software that will support my
CD-R. I am wanting to make CD's from my wave files but I
am having a lot of difficulty doing so. I would appreciate any assistance that you can give me to find
the software compatible with my CDR

Thank You,
Ranay Williams
ranay@alltel.net

CDG COPYING

Posted by SHELLY CARTER on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 16:46.

HI,I JUST BOUGHT A CD BURNER AND I WANT TO BURN CDGS,BUT MY COMPUTER DOESN'T PLAY CDGS.I HAVE WINDOWS 98.WHAT ELSE DO I NEED?????
THANKS
SHELLY

ID-12 digit code

Posted by sonya high on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 16:13.

yes i brought a ez cd creator 4 my kids lost the box so i cant install it without the code. cd is 9300 series cd-plus multi-read by hewlett packard.

Re: ID-12 digit code

Posted by Andy P on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 17:13.

I wansn't aware that it had one? I recently installed ECC 4 and it didn't ask for an ID key.

Andy

looking to buy djpower Used

Posted by Darklin on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 15:36.

Hello looking for a used copy of dj power any ver

LPs to CD conversion

Posted by Silvester D'Couto on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 13:16.

I would like to convert a bunch of LPs and cassettes to CDs. What software can I use.
Thanks.

Re: LPs to CD conversion

Posted by Andy P on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 17:12.

There's no software specifically designed to convert LP/tape to CD. Any of the audio recorder programs (Cool Edit etc) will take anything fed in through the LINE IN and save it as a WAV file. Then it's just a matter of copying the WAV file to a CD (using something like Easy CD Creator or Nero).

Andy

help

Posted by john beard on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 12:58.

hi,can you help please, i have purchased a plextor 24x10x40a cd writer with the software i have ie cdrwin or clone cd with a veiwer called wincdg pro 2, i can rec karaoke disks and play them on my comp, thats fine, but i have a bar and my jvc m/c will not play them. i need to make back ups, what do i need to play them, is it some patch or some different software, i have tried everywere for help, can you, john.

How to convert .ram, rm files to .mp3

Posted by Bhaskar Kolluru on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 12:54.

Any tool available, music savvys give me a shout back.

Re: How to convert .ram, rm files to .mp3

Posted by nick on Wed, 01/09/2002 - 21:23.

how do i convert .ram music files to .mp3 files so i can burn them on a cd-r?
thank you

Re: How to convert .ram, rm files to .mp3

Posted by SMM on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 22:01.

Assuming your on Windows:

<a href="/smm/programs/Realaudio-to-Wav_Recorder/">Realaudio-to-Wav Recorder</a> for Windows 98/NT4 - Freeware

or

<a href="/smm/programs/Wisecroft_Ripper/">Wisecroft Ripper</a> for Windows 95/98 - Shareware

: Any tool available, music savvys give me a shout back.

Re: How to convert .ram, rm files to .mp3

Posted by Andy P on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 17:10.

I think that Streamboat Ripper can handle real audio files. Otherwise, have a look in the software section or search the net for "converting rma to wav". That should bring up some hits. Converting WAV to MP3 is a piece of cake.

Andy

Trouble making CD to CD audio

Posted by TR0C2 on Thu, 11/15/2001 - 11:28.

I have tried on several times to burn a CD from another CD, and i am able to get two songs on before i receive a writer error message stating: "Buffer underrun occured" the infomation is not being feeded to the burner fast enough. What can i do?

Re: Trouble making CD to CD audio

Posted by hedge on Fri, 11/16/2001 - 16:36.

maybe you wanna increase the buffer size in the controls panel. dunno anything else.....

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