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#1
Heyall, this is the Mix I did for Technetium.

Used MTV 2000 PC as the platform, all of this is assembled from her work, I just chopped it and looped it in MTVMG. Except for the siren at the end, that is from the Generator. Special FX on the voices I used Audacity and Audio Surgeon.

This is the ALMOST done version. I have to go back and remove the pops and clicks from MTV to WAV conversion.

Enjoy!!

http://www.myspace.com/gruvenheimer

#2
When I convert a track from the MTV file to a WAV format I get clicks and pops at random. On an wave form they show up as spikes.

Up until now the only way I have fixed it is to go in with wavlab and smooth out the spikes. But it is time consuming.  <_<

Does anyone have a clue as to what causes this, or have you encountered it and figured out a fix?  :ph34r:

#3
That is a serious bummer about your CD. Did it just wear out?

I have mine hidden away and I use dupes when I am working. Esp since being on here and hearing talk about CD's quitting working.

I am still trying to wrap my head around the instability factor on the PC version. I am remixxing a song now for someone else, using entirely imported sounds from outside the generator. Now, it is playing the samples inside the riff editor all messed up. LOL. At one point I was toying with going really fast, so I had the bpm at 194, but as the remix wore on I dropped it back down to 140. But it is like the editor and the sample palette are playing everything at 194 still (and scratchy too).

HERE's THE  THING THOUGH: At one point tonight the problem corrected itself on it's own. And then later on it came back. LOL. There has to be a fix somewhere, right? I mean, software is designed to run on logic. I am thinking maybe it is a memory issue? >SHRUG<  I know my computer has a lot of memory, but maybe the software can only handle so much at a time?

I am a man on a mission. I downloaded a newer version of direct x (9) today. I haven't noticed any difference yet, but I will report back if I do.

One time I was on the phone with tech support (back when they were still in Cali, they are all in the UK now) the guy mentioned something about an indeo-codec that used to come bundled with MS updates but was no longer and had to be purchased.

I am going to go google that now I guess... the good news is that the remix is coming along well. =]  Can't wait to share when it is done!
#4
House/disco / Fashionista
March 24, 2008, 08:07:10 AM
A long house mix. Used this during some photo shoots I was working on.

Fashionista
#5
Experimental/Other / Duelo Solos
March 24, 2008, 08:04:51 AM
Here is something a little off the beaten techno path  =]

This was my foray into the rock guitar samples in the generator.

My tribute to rock riffs through the ages!

Duelo Solos

:D  
#6
Other interests / Are there any girls in TIMGUL?
March 20, 2008, 05:55:24 PM
We should recruit some...   :D  

I know 2 girl producers but they don't use the generator.   <_<  
#7
Other interests / Are there any girls in TIMGUL?
March 19, 2008, 07:58:15 AM
I have come across few women producers.

Are there any here?
#8
MUSIC 2000/MTV Music Generator / robotic voice
March 16, 2008, 09:56:41 PM
They rushed the manual for MTV MG, you can tell. There is so much information that is not in there that has to be learned 'as you go'.

I have heard that there was a difference of opinion on the team that made this product, and that one of the key engineers split before they could get all the details laid out.

I wish I could ahold of THAT guy! Let me know if you work out the Robot voice. One of my friends made one, and it was a relatively analog process... can't remember the details but I will ask her and get back to you. Made a pretty good robot sound.
#9
House/disco / Echo Agogo
March 16, 2008, 07:10:27 AM
Echo Agogo was an early creation, one of the first songs I made. It is fairly experimental, I was still learning all the 'stuff' I had at my disposal in the program.

This version is pretty much how it came out of the Generator. There is some clicking, and the blending is a little choppy. Plus you will see I didn't search too far into the library for voice cuts.

I never paid the song much mind and considered it not-finished for a long time, but my old roommate liked it quite a bit as do a few other people in my circle. So I decided to call it 'done' and publish it, and then I think I'll do a remixx of it (that wil lbe fun!)

Echo Agogo

Enjoy!   :ph34r:
#10
Lost songs (MUSIC/MTVMG) / Another Chance
March 15, 2008, 08:44:54 PM
Is that seriously how PS MTV runs when it is playing back?? The PC vershin goes from left to right.  :lol: I think I would have a seizure trying to work with that (not disrespect, just coz I am used to the other way)... WOW. That is different.

So dude, this is an excellent track. Good sound quality, nice mixing job, smooth blending. You are really good. I am impressed.  B)
#11
Experimental/Other / Whisper for The Sleeping Dragon
March 15, 2008, 08:18:44 PM
The back section reminds me of 'Life in a Northern Town'.

I like the video too!
#12
Downtempo / Pain
March 15, 2008, 08:13:27 PM
There is a lot of imagery in my head when I listen to that, I like the scene scape quality you've captured.

I also like how you use the piano to drive the speed of the song.  :rolleyes:  
#13
Lost songs (MUSIC/MTVMG) / Dance Mission X
March 15, 2008, 08:05:53 PM
Is that buzz bass year?

This is catchy and danceable.

Also plays out very smoothly.

Good work!
#14
Lost songs (MUSIC/MTVMG) / Through The Infinity
March 15, 2008, 07:58:25 PM
Wow, hey it took me second to recognize that growling bass line - I think that is a really good use of that sample at high speed. Also a good catchy melody, I like how you used bits of it and then threw it all together for variation. Nice hook there.

I listened to this while I was folding my clothes and they got done a LOT faster!   :lol:
#15
Dude, how could I forget you??   :D

Your name is original AND thought provoking!
#16
I DID IT!

I recorded from CD tonight... practiced messing around with Bon Jovi just for fun. Sounds like shyte over a dance beat LOLOLOL.

But I did successfully manage to record INTO the sample palette from a CD! And I replicated the step several times, so it is a for sure thing.

I tried to load audio from PC and can successfully make the recording, but when I hit stop it crashes the program for some reason.   <_<

Time for more research... I know it can be done. I think there is an indeo codec I have to download as a patch... MS used to include it with their updates but no longer does. We'll see. I'll report back when I solve that issue.

But anyway... I DID IT! (yay!)

Here are the steps. Follow them as close as you can! (some of the icon locations were not the same as my version - left vs. right - may have been a typo on tech supports part):

PC

In Windows you must have the Volume Control installed, if you don't you must install it or use whatever volume controller came with your Sound Card.

1. Start a CD Playing
2. Then double click on the volume icon in the tray.
3. Adjust the Sliders to determine which one controls the volume of the CD player. Do not change the main Windows Volume.
4. Go to options then properties
5. Select Recording
6. Make sure that you have CD volume ticked or which ever control changed the volume
7. Click on OK
8. Now adjust that Recording volume to about 75%

Now in Music 2000 you should record a sample like so.

1. Select the CD Player icon on the top right hand of the screen.
2. Select No Video.
3. Insert the audio CD as requested.
4. Press Play then Record your sample
5. Select Song Track from the top left of the screen (1st icon).
6. Press the Right mouse button and select Riff Editor, you should see a pink box asking you to select riff length. You can adjust the riff length by clicking the left mouse button and dragging.
7. When the desired riff length is set release the mouse button. This will take you into the Riff Editor.
8. Push the right mouse button to bring up the menu.
9. Move down to Sample palette and press the left mouse button.
10. This will show your loaded samples, i.e. Sample0001, Sample0002 etc. Select the sample you wish to load and press the left mouse button.
11. This will take you back to the Riff Editor which should ask you to Paste note. You can paste the note by pressing the left mouse button and dragging.
12. You can play the sample by pressing Space.
Now you can do what you like with the sample, i.e. edit, cut, etc.


I noticed sometimes you have to load the CD (physically) in to the tray more than once. You can tell when it starts reading the CD because you won't be able to move your cursor around. Then just wait... it takes a couple of minutes!

Cheers!   B)  
#17
Lost songs (MUSIC/MTVMG) / THINKINABOUTHARDCORE
March 13, 2008, 10:54:01 PM
Nice work! Reminds me a little of Darude. I'll use this one when I am working out!

Say, is there an MP3???    :P

Congrats, that kicks ass that you have an MP3!

Cheers on the kick ass work!
#18
Experimental/Other / Sky Falls Down
March 13, 2008, 10:42:17 PM
Wow.

This is really good! Very evocative... excellent sample manipulation!!

I agree that is sounds like a good soundtrack song.

Like right before a climax, where the good guys are loading up their guns and getting ready to do-or-die... very intense!

:ph34r:  
#19
House/disco / (I Just Can't) Cope
March 13, 2008, 10:33:35 PM
Thanks guys! I appreciate the positive feedback.   :)

I agree the judgement thing is lame. MTVMG is a powerful tool - so much so that I had heard Sony pulled if off the market once they realized what they had done by selling the PC version for so cheap. Plus I think they had issues with the idea of people sampling music using the import feature.

In my opinion MTVMG is equal to or rivals many software out there... It is at the very minimum a high intermediate program. And so user friendly. There are just a couple of changes I would make, like being able to enter numerical changes instead of using a slider bar control (i.e. changing the riff volume).

BTW I have been listening to the TIMGUL rave mix as I go around town (I have it on my phone) and I am really impressed with the work on there. Dj Omnimaga, have you considered making a podcast out of it?

I know you are super busy. Maybe some of us other guys could help you out?

Just a thought. It is really good. Like, I think it is first class party & club material.

:D

#20
Other interests / Who has Myspace?
March 13, 2008, 08:17:08 AM
What are your links?

Here is mine.