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Re: Software to piece together sound clips?

: I'm creating a "white-ish noise" CD to blot out
: wakeful and disturbing sounds. I've found wav
: clips on the web, but they are short. I want to
: repeat a clip for a long time, then burn a CD with
: it. Maybe fade between one and another,
: maybe add them on top of each other. Since
: this is a one-time CD, I don't wan to buy
: professional mixing software, nor would I have
: the time to learn all about mxing. Is there a
: freebie software out there to do this?

Audacity is freeware works under windows, mac,
linux and freebsd, can we say GNU?

"You can record sounds, play sounds, import and
export WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files, and more.
Use it to edit your sounds using Cut, Copy and
Paste (with unlimited Undo), mix tracks together,
or apply effects to your recordings. It also has a
built-in amplitude envelope editor, a customizable
spectrogram mode and a frequency analysis
window for audio analysis applications. Built-in
effects include Bass Boost, Wahwah, and Noise
Removal, and it also supports VST plug-in effects. "

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

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Nature Noise track

Hello,

I did it....made a Nature Noise track. Anyone
interested:

http://www.doe.carleton.ca/~fma/NatureNoise/index.html

It's amateurish, but hey, I've been wishing I
could find such a thing for years...

Thanks for your help.

Fred
-------------------------------------------
Fred Ma
Department of Electronics
Carleton University, Mackenzie Building
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1S 5B6
fma@doe.carleton.ca
===========================================

: : I'm creating a "white-ish noise" CD to blot out
: : wakeful and disturbing sounds. I've found wav
: : clips on the web, but they are short. I want to
: : repeat a clip for a long time, then burn a CD with
: : it. Maybe fade between one and another,
: : maybe add them on top of each other. Since
: : this is a one-time CD, I don't wan to buy
: : professional mixing software, nor would I have
: : the time to learn all about mxing. Is there a
: : freebie software out there to do this?

: Audacity is freeware works under windows, mac,
: linux and freebsd, can we say GNU?

: "You can record sounds, play sounds, import and
: export WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files, and more.
: Use it to edit your sounds using Cut, Copy and
: Paste (with unlimited Undo), mix tracks together,
: or apply effects to your recordings. It also has a
: built-in amplitude envelope editor, a customizable
: spectrogram mode and a frequency analysis
: window for audio analysis applications. Built-in
: effects include Bass Boost, Wahwah, and Noise
: Removal, and it also supports VST plug-in effects. "

: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

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Re: Software to piece together sound clips?

Wow, thanks. I already spent the night burning a CD
using Adaptec's
CreateCD, as I was desparate for a decent night's
sleep (already postponed a drive to Toronto because
of fatigue, but hey, we all have our problems, I'm sure).

The CD I made has too much silence between
clips (even with the option to leave out the 2 seconds
between tracks, as the tracks themselves fade in and
out at the beginning and end). They demand money
for inter-track cross fading capability.

So thanks again for your suggestion, I'm sure I'll be
making another CD soon. So much for one-time
cutting.

Fred

-------------------------------------------
Fred Ma
Department of Electronics
Carleton University, Mackenzie Building
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1S 5B6
fma@doe.carleton.ca
===========================================

: : I'm creating a "white-ish noise" CD to blot out
: : wakeful and disturbing sounds. I've found wav
: : clips on the web, but they are short. I want to
: : repeat a clip for a long time, then burn a CD with
: : it. Maybe fade between one and another,
: : maybe add them on top of each other. Since
: : this is a one-time CD, I don't wan to buy
: : professional mixing software, nor would I have
: : the time to learn all about mxing. Is there a
: : freebie software out there to do this?

: Audacity is freeware works under windows, mac,
: linux and freebsd, can we say GNU?

: "You can record sounds, play sounds, import and
: export WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files, and more.
: Use it to edit your sounds using Cut, Copy and
: Paste (with unlimited Undo), mix tracks together,
: or apply effects to your recordings. It also has a
: built-in amplitude envelope editor, a customizable
: spectrogram mode and a frequency analysis
: window for audio analysis applications. Built-in
: effects include Bass Boost, Wahwah, and Noise
: Removal, and it also supports VST plug-in effects. "

: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

:
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: http://www.mp3.com/philowerx
: http://philowerx.iuma.com

Re: Software to piece together sound clips?

: Audacity is freeware works under windows, mac,
: linux and freebsd, can we say GNU?

You can get the MacOS 8.5+, Mac OSX, Linux, and
Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP versions <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/cgi/htdig/htsearch.cgi?method=and&format=builtin-long&config=htdig&restrict=%2Fsmm%2Fprograms%2F&exclude=&words=Audacity">here</a>.

how i convert realjunkbox audio files rmx , in to mp3

you can help convert my realjunkbox audio files (rmx) to (mp3), so i can create my cd`s

Copyrights, record labels, managers, etc..

Hi.

We're a band from qc, canada and we're presently recording a demo. Since
we're probably going to send some of the songs to potential managers and
record labels, we don't want our music to be stolen. I'd like to know how I
can protect our music from such actions.

I'd also like to have some pointers on what to do and what not to do
when trying to find a record label, or manager. Are there any special things
to be done? What could increase our chances for success?

My present location is a very bad place to try to get into the music
industry, for several reasons. We're planning on maybe moving down to the
states. The main problem i'm facing is the work visa, i don't have a degree
and 2 guys in my band has music degrees, but it's just college(cegep). I've
been told it was going to be harder for us to get a work visa than an actual
job, is this true? Anyone knows about the formalities of these things? (i
know i might not be asking in the right NG for this, but hey someone might
know..)

Any replies are welcomed, thanks!

- muik

Re: Copyrights, record labels, managers, etc..

This should be fun kids...

I can help answer these questions but first let me comment on your post a
little because I feel that there may be some artists that may need advise
and just not as brave as you so they read rather than post. For those of
you, keep reading...

------------This may be re-printed and you may call me on any of the content
addressed-----------------

First, there is no real way to protect your ideas when your mailing material
out for review. Even copyrights do not protect your artistic views and any
wanna-b can copy your work and simply replace your lyrics and call it a day.
Reason? Chuck Berry would be one of the wealthiest men in the world if this
was not the case. The unfortunate thing would be if someone copied your
music "idea" and used it in a commercial soundbed that they are making money
and you are not making a penny. This happens all the time and anyone in the
industry that states otherwise is a liar of the first magnitude. You see,
not everyone in the music business is creative. They just know how to do
good business. Get it?

---------------- How to approach a record company --------------------

First off do not approach one if you do not have any business sense. Let
someone with business sense approach for you. It is a business deal not a
"getting discovered" trip. The first thing that will happen to you if you
do not have this in mind is devastating. Shelved!!!!!!!!! Then,
CHARGE-BACK!!!!!!! That is, if you get a contract after spending over a
thousand dollars of man-time, postage, recording, manufacture and artwork in
your fruitless mailing.

I am going to leave you with this thought. Think of your music as a "nail".
There are hundreds of "nail" producers in the world that really want their
product on the "nail" isle of Home Depot at eye level. Who gets that spot?
Let me give you a clue. Definitely not the nail maker that makes the best
nails but one that does the best business with Home Depot for that
department. Music is even worse because there are so many of YOU that
haven't a clue to this fact and constantly are "waiting to be discovered".
Your constantly "mailing my demo to the labels" trip. It is not your fault
though. The industry has programmed you into thinking this way in order to
manipulate you into believing things are not that simple. In history all
you have to do is study "Led Zeppelin" to see how great business separated
this act from any act other in that era. Then realize that all of the major
labels are owned by OIL COMPANIES and have deep pockets that do not require
your talent. They also would prefer going into a business venture with you
rather than screwing you. However, you go to them with your hand out and
your gonna get it in the butt. Then go to abcnews.com and look for the
payola article in the 20/20 section. Dated last week. Read this and get
knowledge of how the major record labels have already purchased their
products on the radio to keep you out unless you go through them. Then do
research as to why NO MP3.com artist, not previously signed now mp3.com, has
had ANY success getting their products distributed in MAIN-LINE record
stores. Oh, that shelf space has been purchased too....

If you would like my assistance in consulting your music future, get a hold
of me. I do charge for my services and I am not cheap. The last time I
checked anyone mastering your product was not cheap either. I charge $75/hr
and a client must pre-pay four hours before I will talk to him. You will
use every minute of it. Oh, I also have all of the facilities to pave your
way into the music business too. Studio, production company, label,
publishing company, coalitions in several states, manufacturing facilities
and a road map to your business success.

Sincerely,
Erich M Headrick I
vpo, Leopard Records, Monterey Bay California
erich@leopardrecords.com

Re: Copyrights, record labels, managers, etc..

I hope you'll forgive the obvious questions then, Erich ;o)

1) If Leopard Records had a listing in this year's Song Writer's Market,
what would it look like?

2) Were you suggesting that the company's open to new acts? or were you just
discussing your management/mastering fees in general, as an example?

Thanks in advance!

--Ed

: This should be fun kids...

: I can help answer these questions but first let me comment on your post a
: little because I feel that there may be some artists that may need advise
: and just not as brave as you so they read rather than post. For those of
: you, keep reading...

: ------------This may be re-printed and you may call me on any of the content
: addressed-----------------

: First, there is no real way to protect your ideas when your mailing material
: out for review. Even copyrights do not protect your artistic views and any
: wanna-b can copy your work and simply replace your lyrics and call it a day.
: Reason? Chuck Berry would be one of the wealthiest men in the world if this
: was not the case. The unfortunate thing would be if someone copied your
: music "idea" and used it in a commercial soundbed that they are making money
: and you are not making a penny. This happens all the time and anyone in the
: industry that states otherwise is a liar of the first magnitude. You see,
: not everyone in the music business is creative. They just know how to do
: good business. Get it?

:
: ---------------- How to approach a record company --------------------

: First off do not approach one if you do not have any business sense. Let
: someone with business sense approach for you. It is a business deal not a
: "getting discovered" trip. The first thing that will happen to you if you
: do not have this in mind is devastating. Shelved!!!!!!!!! Then,
: CHARGE-BACK!!!!!!! That is, if you get a contract after spending over a
: thousand dollars of man-time, postage, recording, manufacture and artwork in
: your fruitless mailing.

: I am going to leave you with this thought. Think of your music as a "nail".
: There are hundreds of "nail" producers in the world that really want their
: product on the "nail" isle of Home Depot at eye level. Who gets that spot?
: Let me give you a clue. Definitely not the nail maker that makes the best
: nails but one that does the best business with Home Depot for that
: department. Music is even worse because there are so many of YOU that
: haven't a clue to this fact and constantly are "waiting to be discovered".
: Your constantly "mailing my demo to the labels" trip. It is not your fault
: though. The industry has programmed you into thinking this way in order to
: manipulate you into believing things are not that simple. In history all
: you have to do is study "Led Zeppelin" to see how great business separated
: this act from any act other in that era. Then realize that all of the major
: labels are owned by OIL COMPANIES and have deep pockets that do not require
: your talent. They also would prefer going into a business venture with you
: rather than screwing you. However, you go to them with your hand out and
: your gonna get it in the butt. Then go to abcnews.com and look for the
: payola article in the 20/20 section. Dated last week. Read this and get
: knowledge of how the major record labels have already purchased their
: products on the radio to keep you out unless you go through them. Then do
: research as to why NO MP3.com artist, not previously signed now mp3.com, has
: had ANY success getting their products distributed in MAIN-LINE record
: stores. Oh, that shelf space has been purchased too....

: If you would like my assistance in consulting your music future, get a hold
: of me. I do charge for my services and I am not cheap. The last time I
: checked anyone mastering your product was not cheap either. I charge $75/hr
: and a client must pre-pay four hours before I will talk to him. You will
: use every minute of it. Oh, I also have all of the facilities to pave your
: way into the music business too. Studio, production company, label,
: publishing company, coalitions in several states, manufacturing facilities
: and a road map to your business success.

: Sincerely,
: Erich M Headrick I
: vpo, Leopard Records, Monterey Bay California
: erich@leopardrecords.com

Re: Copyrights, record labels, managers, etc..

First question about Song Writers Market... I dont affiliate myself nor recommend that ANYONE use such organizations because they are complete BS and if your familiar with song sharks this would be obvious.

Second on Leopard Records, I am not with that organization any longer. Great label though but I am not sure it is too active due to health issues with the owner.

Have a great day,
Erich

: I hope you'll forgive the obvious questions then, Erich ;o)

: 1) If Leopard Records had a listing in this year's Song Writer's Market,
: what would it look like?

: 2) Were you suggesting that the company's open to new acts? or were you just
: discussing your management/mastering fees in general, as an example?

: Thanks in advance!

: --Ed

: : This should be fun kids...

: : I can help answer these questions but first let me comment on your post a
: : little because I feel that there may be some artists that may need advise
: : and just not as brave as you so they read rather than post. For those of
: : you, keep reading...

: : ------------This may be re-printed and you may call me on any of the content
: : addressed-----------------

: : First, there is no real way to protect your ideas when your mailing material
: : out for review. Even copyrights do not protect your artistic views and any
: : wanna-b can copy your work and simply replace your lyrics and call it a day.
: : Reason? Chuck Berry would be one of the wealthiest men in the world if this
: : was not the case. The unfortunate thing would be if someone copied your
: : music "idea" and used it in a commercial soundbed that they are making money
: : and you are not making a penny. This happens all the time and anyone in the
: : industry that states otherwise is a liar of the first magnitude. You see,
: : not everyone in the music business is creative. They just know how to do
: : good business. Get it?

: :
: : ---------------- How to approach a record company --------------------

: : First off do not approach one if you do not have any business sense. Let
: : someone with business sense approach for you. It is a business deal not a
: : "getting discovered" trip. The first thing that will happen to you if you
: : do not have this in mind is devastating. Shelved!!!!!!!!! Then,
: : CHARGE-BACK!!!!!!! That is, if you get a contract after spending over a
: : thousand dollars of man-time, postage, recording, manufacture and artwork in
: : your fruitless mailing.

: : I am going to leave you with this thought. Think of your music as a "nail".
: : There are hundreds of "nail" producers in the world that really want their
: : product on the "nail" isle of Home Depot at eye level. Who gets that spot?
: : Let me give you a clue. Definitely not the nail maker that makes the best
: : nails but one that does the best business with Home Depot for that
: : department. Music is even worse because there are so many of YOU that
: : haven't a clue to this fact and constantly are "waiting to be discovered".
: : Your constantly "mailing my demo to the labels" trip. It is not your fault
: : though. The industry has programmed you into thinking this way in order to
: : manipulate you into believing things are not that simple. In history all
: : you have to do is study "Led Zeppelin" to see how great business separated
: : this act from any act other in that era. Then realize that all of the major
: : labels are owned by OIL COMPANIES and have deep pockets that do not require
: : your talent. They also would prefer going into a business venture with you
: : rather than screwing you. However, you go to them with your hand out and
: : your gonna get it in the butt. Then go to abcnews.com and look for the
: : payola article in the 20/20 section. Dated last week. Read this and get
: : knowledge of how the major record labels have already purchased their
: : products on the radio to keep you out unless you go through them. Then do
: : research as to why NO MP3.com artist, not previously signed now mp3.com, has
: : had ANY success getting their products distributed in MAIN-LINE record
: : stores. Oh, that shelf space has been purchased too....

: : If you would like my assistance in consulting your music future, get a hold
: : of me. I do charge for my services and I am not cheap. The last time I
: : checked anyone mastering your product was not cheap either. I charge $75/hr
: : and a client must pre-pay four hours before I will talk to him. You will
: : use every minute of it. Oh, I also have all of the facilities to pave your
: : way into the music business too. Studio, production company, label,
: : publishing company, coalitions in several states, manufacturing facilities
: : and a road map to your business success.

: : Sincerely,
: : Erich M Headrick I
: : vpo, Leopard Records, Monterey Bay California
: : erich@leopardrecords.com

Re: Copyrights, record labels, managers, etc..

We wouldn't be involved with that. I do not see a point.

Yes, we are open to new acts.

Help in search for Piano Discovery Software

Greetings,

I have a Piano Discovery System but lost the software in our last move. I
need to reinstall it on the PC for my daughter. I know the company Jump!
Music has gone out of business therefore I can not download software from
them.

Does anyone know where I might obtain a copy of the two CD's that came with
the Piano? I would greatly appreciate any help I can possibly get in this
matter.

Thanks in advance.

Jerry

Re: Help in search for Piano Discovery Software

: Greetings,

: I have a Piano Discovery System but lost the software in our last move. I
: need to reinstall it on the PC for my daughter. I know the company Jump!
: Music has gone out of business therefore I can not download software from
: them.

: Does anyone know where I might obtain a copy of the two CD's that came with
: the Piano? I would greatly appreciate any help I can possibly get in this
: matter.

: Thanks in advance.

: Jerry

Re: Help in search for Piano Discovery Software

Hi....
I was wondering if you managed to obtain the softwares or get any help in that matter, cos i have a very similar problem.

Ive never had a chance to use my Piano Disovery System since it was bought for me more than 6 years back. Im in India and it was bought by my aunt in the U.S.... And when she actually brought it down now (a very very delayed arrival), i realised there aint a cd with it....

wondering what i could do..

lookin forward to hearing from ul.

thanks

: : Greetings,

: : I have a Piano Discovery System but lost the software in our last move. I
: : need to reinstall it on the PC for my daughter. I know the company Jump!
: : Music has gone out of business therefore I can not download software from
: : them.

: : Does anyone know where I might obtain a copy of the two CD's that came with
: : the Piano? I would greatly appreciate any help I can possibly get in this
: : matter.

: : Thanks in advance.

: : Jerry

How to...

Hello
I come has you for an information. I am a musician and I would like to be
able to put my PC in a system stand 19 " what Would allow me to be able to
use him(it) on scene and please , do not say me that it is Impossible
because I have a photo of a PC in system stand 19 ". Goodbye.

Re: How to...

You can buy a computer designed to fit a rack. I';m not sure you'd
have much success\ trying to convert an existing unit.

: Hello
: I come has you for an information. I am a musician and I would like to be
: able to put my PC in a system stand 19 " what Would allow me to be able to
: use him(it) on scene and please , do not say me that it is Impossible
: because I have a photo of a PC in system stand 19 ". Goodbye.

---------------------
My Cubase FAQ page is
www.laurencepayne.co.uk/CubaseFAQ.htm
Feedback welcome.

Re: How to...

Converting most AT and ATX systems to a 4U rackmount computer case is not
that difficult. I have done many. The cases run anywhere from $200 on up.
Usually depending on the size of the power supply.

Todd

: You can buy a computer designed to fit a rack. I';m not sure you'd
: have much success\ trying to convert an existing unit.

: : Hello
: : I come has you for an information. I am a musician and I would like to be
: : able to put my PC in a system stand 19 " what Would allow me to be able to
: : use him(it) on scene and please , do not say me that it is Impossible
: : because I have a photo of a PC in system stand 19 ". Goodbye.

: ---------------------
: My Cubase FAQ page is
: www.laurencepayne.co.uk/CubaseFAQ.htm
: Feedback welcome.

Re: How to...

: Hello
: I come has you for an information. I am a musician and I would like to be
: able to put my PC in a system stand 19 " what Would allow me to be able to
: use him(it) on scene and please , do not say me that it is Impossible
: because I have a photo of a PC in system stand 19 ". Goodbye.

19 inch rack mount computer enclosures...
Do a search at http://www.google.com with exactlly this in the text field:
"19 inch rack mount" computer

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cd-g

Is there a site such as Kazza that people can share their collection of karaoke music?

cd countertop display boxes needed

Anybody know where to order those cardboard cd display boxes that go on the countertop in a store ? Thanks, Treesha

Re: cd countertop display boxes needed

: Anybody know where to order those cardboard cd display boxes that go on the countertop in a store ? Thanks, dug

countertop display boxes

Treesha,

Here is a company that can provide you with that product....
http://www.hm3dsolutions.com/

: Anybody know where to order those cardboard cd display boxes that go on the countertop in a store ? Thanks, Treesha

Saxophone and Billy Joel

I'm looking for Billy Joel Sheet music that has saxophone parts as well as piano. Does anybody know if such a book of sheet music exists?

Thank you.
Mark

Re: Saxophone and Billy Joel

You might find some Billy Joel <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/sheetmusic/">here</a>.

: I'm looking for Billy Joel Sheet music that has saxophone parts as well as piano. Does anybody know if such a book of sheet music exists?

: Thank you.
: Mark

Is It possible..........(Fruity Loops 3.4)

Is It possible to add vocal tracks to songs created using fruity loops? Do I need another program or can I add directly using Fruity Loops?

Re: Is It possible..........(Fruity Loops 3.4)

If you export the FruityLoops song to a WAV file, you can use any number of multi-track recording programs to add the vocals.

: Is It possible to add vocal tracks to songs created using fruity loops? Do I need another program or can I add directly using Fruity Loops?

how do i seprate the beats

Hi how do i seprate the beats to replace different beats using ACID PRO 3. Thank you so much

Re: how do i seprate the beats

It's going to be very hard to remove beats and then add in the new ones. It's a bit like getting mashed potatoes and then trying to re-construct the potatoes out of it so you can have french fries. You can always fiddle around with an audio editor but you'll lose your bottom end. No one wants to lose their bottom end!

: Hi how do i seprate the beats to replace different beats using ACID PRO 3. Thank you so much

Pitch Training

What is the best software to help me attain Absolute Pitch

Re: Pitch Training

Need more info than that to help you -what OS? Look in the ear training section of this site, it will have several choices in software for pitch training.

: What is the best software to help me attain Absolute Pitch

AtomixMp3 2.1

Salut,
qq1 aurait-il AtomixMp3 version 2.1 complete SVP...
merci par avance

Sonar 1.0 User Manual

Anyone know where I can download a Sonar 1.0 User Manual?

Mixing to AIff in Logic Platinum 4.7 (MAC)

ok...
i've recorded a song on Metro 5.0 (cakewalk)...
now...seeing the song needed a little EQ, i transferred the file over to Logic Platinum (for better EQing)...so,, i opened the EQ's that i want in the audio mixer, and fattened everything up, but i can't seem to figure out how to do a FINAL mix now and take what i've done and make it an .aiff file.

any ideas?
you can email me or post here
thanks
adrien

Post here...

"Post here" is the only answer your likely to get. The Email service is currently closed... :/

Find the Logic Mixer. Find the Master Fader. Find the BOUNCE button at the bottom of that fader. Click it and all the options will be there. If it's been recorded in 24 bit, then master to 24 bit. Otherwise I wouldn't necessarily bother. Make sure it's not a split file unless you really want 2 mono documents. Left and er.. Right.

SteveR

SteveR

Mixing to AIff in Logic Platinum 4.7 (MAC)

ok...
i've recorded a song on Metro 5.0 (cakewalk)...

problem converting cuebase .arr to .wav files

I have a cuebase .arr file (11 tracks of synthized general midi instruments)that I want to convert to a .wav file. I converted these files using a dubbing cable (speaker out to mic in). I have done this before with other arrangment files without any problems, but with this prarticular .arr file the the .wav output is not a true duplication of the .arr. In this case some of the track instruments are muffled when I listen to the .wav output. I am not sure if you would call this distortion? Could this be a sound card problem, since the original .arr file sounds fine coming thru the speakers, but when we convert to a .wav it sounds noticably different.

Thanks,
Ray

Drums recording with Inca88 AudioTrak

I've got a problem with my Inca88 AudioTrack; this one have 8 input Chanel, two of theme are dedicated for Mic input and the other are comme line In. I can set the 2 Mic Input as line input but the quality of the recording is realy bad. Do someone know how I can do to solve this problem? Maybe I shold connect before the drums mic to an Ampli and after in the Inca88?

Atari to PC file transfer - HELP

I have been creating songs on the Atari for five years using Cubase. Occasionally I have read those files on a PC and continued work on them. I now run Cubase VST on an XP system and it says the floppies need formatting - whats going on and how do I fix it?
Thanx Blunt

Re: Atari to PC file transfer - HELP

: I have been creating songs on the Atari for
: five years using Cubase. Occasionally I have
: read those files on a PC and continued work on
: them. I now run Cubase VST on an XP system and
: it says the floppies need formatting - whats
: going on and how do I fix it?
: Thanx Blunt

I used Atari computers for years but I haven't yet
done much with XP so maybe someone else can confirm
this - my guess is that XP doesn't read the single
density floppy format that older versions of
windows and dos do.

A different way of transfering your midi sequences
would be to plug the MIDI Out from your Atari into
the MIDI In on your XP machine then play the Atari
sequences while you record them in VST.

Alternatively if you can access an older version
of windows you can copy the files from the disks
you use with your Atari onto a stardard 2HD 1.44MB
floppy disk which XP will then be able to read.

I hope this helps,
Jason.

best source for mp3

Which site is the best source mp3's on the net? I've heard some good things about kazaa.

Re: best source for mp3

The useful part of Kazaa is not the site itself but the file-sharing software it has created. You can download it from this site in the mp3 section and I also have heard good things about it.

: Which site is the best source mp3's on the net? I've heard some good things about kazaa.

Re: best source for mp3

<a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/WinMX/">WinMX</a> and <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Aimster/">Aimster</a> are also good.

: The useful part of Kazaa is not the site itself but the file-sharing software it has created. You can download it from this site in the mp3 section and I also have heard good things about it.

: : Which site is the best source mp3's on the net? I've heard some good things about kazaa.

Master Tracks Pro

I want to buy a CD of Master Tracks Pro for Mac system 9.2. GVOX
(gvox.com), from whom I bought my last copy, has apparently gone out of
business. I don't need anything like MOTU's Performer since I am only
doing simple midi sequencing.
Anyone out there have any suggestions?

Re: Master Tracks Pro

: I want to buy a CD of Master Tracks Pro for Mac system 9.2. GVOX
: (gvox.com), from whom I bought my last copy, has apparently gone out of
: business. I don't need anything like MOTU's Performer since I am only
: doing simple midi sequencing.
: Anyone out there have any suggestions?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com $39
http://www.gvox.com/mtp.htm $99

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Artist Seeking New Material

Pop/Ac Artist looking for material ala Celine Dion, Lara Fabian, Michael
Bolton, etc., for upcoming album.

Songs will be reviewed by Artist and Production Team. Do not send MP3 files.
Compact disk and cassette format only.

Please email kbella3032@yahoo.com for additional submission info and questions.

Serious inquires only.

Re: Artist Seeking New Material

Michael Bolt-on?

: Pop/Ac Artist looking for material ala Celine Dion, Lara Fabian, Michael
: Bolton, etc., for upcoming album.

: Songs will be reviewed by Artist and Production Team. Do not send MP3 files.
: Compact disk and cassette format only.

: Please email kbella3032@yahoo.com for additional submission info and questions.

: Serious inquires only.

octapad vs SPD-8

Hi, I want to know the real differences between the octapad and the
SPD-8...the octapad has trigger inputs but NO sounds...while the SPD-8 has
sounds but NO trigger inputs. Is this the only thing?

Can someone give me more insight on this topic?

I want to buy a drum pad midi controller that can also receive input from
drum triggers and if possible, has good sounds....not so expensive, either.
Now, if the sounds of the SPD-8 are crappy then the OCTAPAD would be the
best choice, isn't it? What about the OCTAPAD II? How much would be a
reasonable price for them?

many thanks, Blas

Re: octapad vs SPD-8

: Hi, I want to know the real differences between the octapad and the
: SPD-8...the octapad has trigger inputs but NO sounds...while the SPD-8 has
: sounds but NO trigger inputs. Is this the only thing?

Fewer pads too, IIRC.

: Can someone give me more insight on this topic?

: I want to buy a drum pad midi controller that can also receive input from
: drum triggers and if possible, has good sounds....not so expensive, either.
: Now, if the sounds of the SPD-8 are crappy then the OCTAPAD would be the
: best choice, isn't it? What about the OCTAPAD II? How much would be a
: reasonable price for them?

Check out the SPD-20. It has everything you want if it's within
your cost/pain threshold. I have its predecessor SPD-11 and have been
very satisfied.

--
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/

Factory reset for Korg Polysix

Anyone know how to do a factory reset for a Korg Polysix?
Thanks.

Help! I can't send and receive patches from my 6trak

Hey all;

I've got a problem with voice 2 on my Sequential Circuits 6trak, and I want
to back up all my patches before I try to fix it. I've tried using 6pat,
sysexlib, and Bomes' sys ex utility, and I can't get any of them to sent a
message to my 6trak. I can send a patch (at least I think it's the patch) to
any one of the above mentioned apps, but after it gets there and I try to
send it back, nothing happens. I've got the soundcard's in/outs configured
correctly. Any ideas as to how I can get the patchs on to the HD so I can
restore them to the synth later?

Thanks

--
Chris Rupert
chris.rupert@sympatico.ca
http://www3.sympatico.ca/chris.rupert
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/192/chris_rupert.html

Behringer 8024 & MIDI Remote Control

Does anyone have any experience with the Behringer 8024 and their remote
control software. I'm also looking for a type of monitor program to sniff
whats flowing over the midi channel.
Thanks
Mark