December 2001 Archive of Music Software Discussion & Help Page

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MP3 from sound input on Mac OS X

I am looking for a Mac OS X native program that takes sound input port of a Powerbook G3 music and converts it to MP3. So far I've only seen Mac OS 9 programs that do this, and none of them work in Mac OS X's Classic mode. I already have the latest Soundjam license before it was stopped in production, and would be happy to pay up to $50 for a program that did this. Anybody know of any software native to Mac OS X that takes sound input in Mac OS X 10.1.2 and records it into MP3? Please e-mail your reply as I only found out about this from someone on Macfixitforums.com.

problem

i have an opti 931 sound card
the driveris not working with winXP
so help me finding driver

Drivers...

....are usually supplied by the Manufacturer therefore I would suggest that you go to the Card manufacturers site and have a look in their Drivers or Downloads section. They probably have one...

Steve...R

Cant get cubase to work with windows xp.

Cant get cubase to work with windows xp.

This popular thread has been given its own page : Cant get cubase to work with windows xp.

help!!

I have general midi cable connection for yahama keyboard. installed soundblaster digital 4.1 (game port) into presario 5000, but the internal sound card is over-riding the sound port. Running scorewriter Sibelius but cannot access any midi imput- programme telling me "external error"...is there an alternative cable to use that will fit directly into the presario without having to go through the game port???

Re: help!!

You could go with a USB midi interface. I recommend either Midisport 1x 1 or 2 x 2 or something from MOTU

Steve...R

Can't play burned cd's on my Sony dvd/cd player !!

All my burned audio cd's play on my car stereo, boom box and any other cheap stereo system but not on my Sony home theater system. Someone told me that there's a site you can go to that let's you download a type of signal that you burn on your cd-r before you download your tunes,is that true? If so can you help me ?
Thanks
Susie Q

Re: Can't play burned cd's on my Sony dvd/cd player !!

try posting on www.vcdhelp.com.

"MORPHUS FILES"

PLEASE HELP.
I AM TRYING TO LOAD MY OWN CD'S ONTO MORPHUS,SO TO SHARE THEM. IAM TOLD I REQUIRE A MP3 CONVERTER TO DO THIS, BUT I AM NOT SURE WHAT ONE I REQUIRE & THE PROCESS INVOLVED.
CAN ANYBODY HELP !!
THANKS

Re:

: PLEASE HELP.
: I AM TRYING TO LOAD MY OWN CD'S ONTO MORPHUS,SO TO SHARE THEM. IAM TOLD I REQUIRE A MP3 CONVERTER TO DO THIS, BUT I AM NOT SURE WHAT ONE I REQUIRE & THE PROCESS INVOLVED.
: CAN ANYBODY HELP !!
: THANKS

http:\\www.musicmatch.com

i would like to know how to burn cd's off of window's xp

how to burn cd's off of window's xp

i would like to know how to burn cd's off of window's xp

how to burn cd's off of window's xp

Re: i would like to know how to burn cd's off of window's xp

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: how to burn cd's off of window's xp

Re: i would like to know how to burn cd's off of window's xp

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: : how to burn cd's off of window's xp and what programs to download for free.

Re: i would like to know how to burn cd's off of window's xp

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You can burn cd in windows XP directly from the WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER One of XP's features.

Re: i would like to know how to burn cd's off of window's xp

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: how to burn cd's off of window's xp

Hey Martie,

Although I'm not 100% sure, I think the windows XP ripper has anti-sharing software embedded in it. This means that the mp3's you burn will only work on your computer and no one else's. Reguardless, a ripper like AudioGrabber (available at www.xing.com) will be a lot easier for you to use than anything Microsoft's labryinth-loving programmers can dream up.

The anti-sharing aspect of Windows XP ripper...

Actually, you have a choice when you rip, there's a check box which comes up which you can leave checked so no one else can access your files (without your permission), or you can uncheck the box and the files will be ripped so anyone can use them on any system... it's your option... so, no problem if you want files that anyone can use... just uncheck the box when the dialog appears, and it will give you the option every time...

cakewalk mixdown

As of lately, when I mixdown a export a recording from cakewalk to a wave file, the wave file will not work. It says it is of unrecognizable format. When I look at the properties/details it just says PCM with no HZ or bits listed. Any ideas?

NEW need cp softwear and assistance

hey im new to the board. im getting a new computer very soon and want to get some tools i can use to make some porfessional notes with. i do progresive trance and house. and need some smokin stuff to get started. i have been pettying around over the years with acid and a few others as well as djing in almost everyclub here in my city point being... im frigging bored and want to make my onw trax to be recognized for. Music has been my quest from the time i started seeing the influence house has on people till the last underground i threw i have loved it openly and need to start the next generation of music lovers off with somthing to remember so what do you have?? i need everything drum and beet machines keyboard programs synths compressors mixers anything i can use to get my work done and done well i want to gather as much info on everything even if i dont even plan on using it as i have been for years now and most of all want some inside info on what the people know is popin thanks Tony.

Re: NEW need cp softwear and assistance

: hey im new to the board. im getting a new computer very soon and want to get some tools i can use to make some porfessional notes with. i do progresive trance and house. and need some smokin stuff to get started. i have been pettying around over the years with acid and a few others as well as djing in almost everyclub here in my city point being... im frigging bored and want to make my onw trax to be recognized for. Music has been my quest from the time i started seeing the influence house has on people till the last underground i threw i have loved it openly and need to start the next generation of music lovers off with somthing to remember so what do you have?? i need everything drum and beet machines keyboard programs synths compressors mixers anything i can use to get my work done and done well i want to gather as much info on everything even if i dont even plan on using it as i have been for years now and most of all want some inside info on what the people know is popin thanks greg

Re: NEW need cp softwear and assistance

: hey im new to the board. im getting a new computer very soon and want to get some tools i can use to make some porfessional notes with. i do progresive trance and house. and need some smokin stuff to get started. i have been pettying around over the years with acid and a few others as well as djing in almost everyclub here in my city point being... im frigging bored and want to make my onw trax to be recognized for. Music has been my quest from the time i started seeing the influence house has on people till the last underground i threw i have loved it openly and need to start the next generation of music lovers off with somthing to remember so what do you have?? i need everything drum and beet machines keyboard programs synths compressors mixers anything i can use to get my work done and done well i want to gather as much info on everything even if i dont even plan on using it as i have been for years now and most of all want some inside info on what the people know is popin thanks Tony.

Hey Tony,

First off, I'll tell you that I do not mix music myself. I mainly use drum programs to make loops for promotional stuff for the radio station I work for. There's a program called Rebirth I use that has some cool options to it. If you want the king-pin I'd suggest a program called FruityLoops. It's kick ass and has more knobs and spinning dials that you can shake a stick at. The one thing I can definitely help you with is your mixing software. There are a ton of programs out there, all with there own advantages and disadvantages, but in my opinion Cool Edit Pro is top of the heap. It is simple, VERY user friendly and yet has enough options to keep you busy well into 2002. As far as sound cards go, I use SoundBlaster Mp3 plus and have no complaints- although I do have a seperate amp hooked up and have noticed a small amount of clipping on overmodulated audio. If you want some more advice, e-mail me at jayacosta@hotmail.com and I can get answers for you (I know a lot of engineers.) Good luck.
-Jay

i want sound softwaer

: : hey im new to the board. im getting a new computer very soon and want to get some tools i can use to make some porfessional notes with. i do progresive trance and house. and need some smokin stuff to get started. i have been pettying around over the years with acid and a few others as well as djing in almost everyclub here in my city point being... im frigging bored and want to make my onw trax to be recognized for. Music has been my quest from the time i started seeing the influence house has on people till the last underground i threw i have loved it openly and need to start the next generation of music lovers off with somthing to remember so what do you have?? i need everything drum and beet machines keyboard programs synths compressors mixers anything i can use to get my work done and done well i want to gather as much info on everything even if i dont even plan on using it as i have been for years now and most of all want some inside info on what the people know is popin thanks Tony.

: Hey Tony,

: First off, I'll tell you that I do not mix music myself. I mainly use drum programs to make loops for promotional stuff for the radio station I work for. There's a program called Rebirth I use that has some cool options to it. If you want the king-pin I'd suggest a program called FruityLoops. It's kick ass and has more knobs and spinning dials that you can shake a stick at. The one thing I can definitely help you with is your mixing software. There are a ton of programs out there, all with there own advantages and disadvantages, but in my opinion Cool Edit Pro is top of the heap. It is simple, VERY user friendly and yet has enough options to keep you busy well into 2002. As far as sound cards go, I use SoundBlaster Mp3 plus and have no complaints- although I do have a seperate amp hooked up and have noticed a small amount of clipping on overmodulated audio. If you want some more advice, e-mail me at jayacosta@hotmail.com and I can get answers for you (I know a lot of engineers.) Good luck.
: -Jay

Free Band-in-a-box Files Download!

Cool place for Band-in-a-box users!

www.groups.yahoo.com/group/biabfsg

What sound card and software do I need to record LPs onto CDs?

I have a Dell computer with integrated sound processor.
I want to record my LPs onto CDs. What sound card and recording/cleanup software is best for this project? I am looking to keep the cost reasonable. Any suggestions will most helpful. Thanks.

Re: What sound card and software do I need to record LPs onto CD

Soundcard? Any of the current mainstream cards will do - Creative Soundblaster, Turtle Beach Santz Cruz and so on.

Software? Almost any sound recording software will suffice. Personally, I use Cool Edit 96. As for restoration, there are some available but I've never had need to use them (that's down to a damn good turntable and cartridge). There are demo versions available, so try them and use the one which you think works best. Finally, to burn the files onto CD, Nero Burn or Easy CD Creator will do, although there are others available.

If you have a look in the software section, you'll find all the downloads you'll need.

Andy

dreamcast

i need to know how to translate dvd-rom game into gd-rom, i already found out how to burn gd-rom, so i don't need that.

Re: dreamcast

Howw do you burn GD-ROMS and where can u download it from the internet?

Problems with Cakewalk Guitar Tracks Pro

Can somebody please help? I tried to get help for my problem from Cakewalk and while they were cordial and helpful they were confounded with my problem. I am using the Windows XP Home Edition operating system and am attempting to use Cakewalk Guitar Tracks Pro to record home brewed audio. The program works fine to record the sound and will playback wonderfully before the song is saved but when I try to open the song once saved I get an unknown error message and the project will not open. If anyone could figure out a solution or a work around I would be very gratefull. Thank you.

Digital Multitrack

I've been out of the music business for about 12 years, but used to do a lot of reel to reel multitrack and know my way around a computer now. I want to record guitar, vocals, bass, keys, and drum (machine) on multitrack computer software, be able to edit, add effects (chorus, reverb, delay...), basic eq., etc., and save to .wav to burn CDs. Would like to use an old Shure SM58 mic with XLR to pickup vocals, since I already have one (or some other inexpensive option). Could also mic the guitar & bass. Could use MIDI for the keys (don't have a keyboard now), and I need some drum machine software too. Any help as to where to look for freeware or inexpensive software to help with the recording/mixing and/or drum track would be appreciated. I've read about the Roland VS-880 and BOSS BR-532 and BR-8 digital multitrack units. These sound cool, but I need a less expensive option, and already have a fairly nice computer (pentium 833, 128MB RAM, win 98, 8 GB HD, sound card). Thanks.

Charlie...

Most people are using Logic Audio, Steinberg's Cubase, Cakewalk, ProTools LE or Free.. it would seem. All these programs offer good to excellent Audio and Midi sequencing are priced from Free to around £550, English.

Other than that, you will need a decent audio card (low latency which might count out any computer cards that are bundled with the computer when you purchased).

A mixing desk and some connecting leads. If you are mic'ing your guitars then you will be okay with a half decent mic and a little technique. If you plug the guitar's straight into the desk then you will need to do so through a DI (direct injection box (cheap)). Mic'ing the guitar amp with an SM58 can often be improved by unscrewing the front of the mic to clear the pop sheild.. Check it out...

Steve...R

mp3 to wave

is there any software on this website that offers free mp3 to wave file converters?

Re: mp3 to wave

Cat, just go to my tutorial and it will show you exactly how to convert mp3s into wavs using Winamp (which is free). This is an easy and in-depth tutorial and includes pictures to show you exactly how to do the conversion.

http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/atl/h/i/hipgabby/winamptutorial.html

Re: mp3 to wave

: is there any software on this website that offers free mp3 to wave file converters?

try <http://musicmatch.com/download/free/?os=pc&mode=input&DID=&OEM=>

MIDI & MY COMPUTER

what all do i need to run midi on my computer,like a add on,a port,what?

Karoake Recording

I installed a dvd-rom and cannot get it to read CD+G's. What can I do to solve my problem. I have software to record but it won't read. It reads dvd's anand regular cd's.

Re: Karoake Recording

want to install a recording software\

Re: Karoake Recording

: want to install a recording software for karaoke and what i need to preform it? do i need a DVD burnner?

Re: Karoake Recording

Check out the <a href="/smm/cat/KARAOKE/">KARAOKE section</a> on this site for CD+G player software.

: I installed a dvd-rom and cannot get it to read CD+G's. What can I do to solve my problem. I have software to record but it won't read. It reads dvd's anand regular cd's.

First Aide

Is there a way around the inability to install Liquid Player if you have first aide and oil change on your computer? Is my only answer to delete those files?

informations requeste

I need to know where can I find ELECTRONICS WORKBENCH v5.0 for free download. Thanks

Malik

Recommended music software? and yes do post a reply if you have

what is the best music composition software for synthesised music without using MIDI? so like that is putting totally synthesised music together from scratch
??????????????????????????????????? and how do I get it???????

I need help!

Ok- for Christmas I received a Vivicam.2795 made by Vivitar... its a digital camera with an Mp3 player built in... i have been downloading Cd rippers and encoders like crazy but nothing works!!! The programs that came with the camera are mainly for pictures and don't have anything that allows you to transfer Mp3's to the player itself- i dont even know how... the people that make these things dont give good instructions and make it too complicated... i need an easy way to get songs into my player that i can understand and do- if you have ne thing like this or have ne information for me... plz email me back- i dont have a clue what to do... thank u for ne and all the information that i may recaive from you...
sincerely, adam

Re: I need help!

I got a Vivcam 10 from Vivitar, at walmart.com, and I cant find the disc or the instructions and i already took pictures, i dont want to delete...and i dont know how to download them.
so PLEASE help me on tips or e-mail me instructions on how to download my pictures-the pictures are very important\pictures of my daughter singing on her first television show.
Thank You!
Jody

Re: I need help!

: I got a Vivcam 10 from Vivitar, at walmart.com, and I cant find the disc or the instructions and i already took pictures, i dont want to delete...and i dont know how to download them.
: so PLEASE help me on tips or e-mail me instructions on how to download my pictures-the pictures are very important\pictures of my daughter singing on her first television show.
: Thank You!
: Jody

Jody I am in the same boat as you so I went to vivitars home page and downloaded the software and manule it is free and the viv 10 and 20 is the same software I think it is Vivitar.com just go to searchalot.com and ask for vivcam 10 software it should find the place to download the stuff you need
well e-mail me back if you can't find it and I will send you a copy of the software CYA humbleservent41@hotmail.com

Re: I need help!

: Ok- for Christmas I received a Vivicam.2795 I'm looking at buying one of these in an auction and wondered whether you got your problems solved and what your experience of the product has been.

I'm only an hour away from buying.
Thanks
Robert

made by Vivitar... its a digital camera with an

Mp3 player built in... i have been downloading Cd rippers and encoders like crazy but nothing works!!! The programs that came with the camera are mainly for pictures and don't have anything that allows you to transfer Mp3's to the player itself- i dont even know how... the people that make these things dont give good instructions and make it too complicated... i need an easy way to get songs into my player that i can understand and do- if you have ne thing like this or have ne information for me... plz email me back- i dont have a clue what to do... thank u for ne and all the information that i may recaive from you...
: sincerely, adam

I need help too

I also got a Vivicam 2795 for Xmas, and have used it with a CFC. It didn't come with any software to install the camera so that it's recognised by my PC...and am stuck as to what to do. Does anyone have any info on how I can get the pics loaded onto my PC?

Re: I need help too

i got a vivicam dijital camera, and it came with the softwhare but when i try to install it.. this message comes up

THe install engine (iKernel.exe) could not be launched

Error loading type livrary/DLL

alawys. what do i do?
i went to www.vivitar.com and there is no help line.

Re: I need help too

: I also got a Vivicam 2795 for Xmas, and have used it with a CFC. It didn't come with any software to install the camera so that it's recognised by my PC...and am stuck as to what to do. Does anyone have any info on how I can get the pics loaded onto my PC?

I'm looking at buying one of these in an auction and wondered whether you got your problems solved and what your experience of the product has been.

I'm only an hour away from buying.
Thanks
Robert

one man band

Hey guys,
Finding reliable musicians to play gigs is becoming increasingly difficult in my town. We need to set up a computer to play the music parts when a musician is not available. which set up or what equipment (hardware/software/ file format) should I use to produce the most live like sound?

that's a BIG question...

I doubt there is a small answer though and the big answer would be tooo big... ;0)

It might be worth spending the time to make the whole track electronically and then you could mute the people that actually bother to turn up. You could also record the parts in Audio to a multitracker and then do the same although the thought of sitting in front of a band of musicians and hearing a guitar solo from someone that's on holiday would be too much for me, to the point that I would probably leave... Good for rehersals though...!

Steve...R