Slow Gold: Open Source Equivelant?

mattzink · #1 10-30-2006, 05:48 AM

Does anyone know of a free, open source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source) equivllent to the Slow Gold software (http://www.activemusician.com/item--HL.00631160), which has the ability to slow down a bass line without altering the pitch?

trasser · #2 10-30-2006, 08:50 AM

well, you can download a free version of amazing slow downer, but it will only play the first 1/3 of a song as long as it is unregistered

mattzink · #3 10-30-2006, 11:29 AM

Since posting this, I've discovered that Windows Media Player actually has a slow down function. I don't think it changes the pitch, but I have to check.

I will check into the hint you've given - thanks for the tip!

lemur821 · #4 10-30-2006, 04:41 PM

You could always do it with Audacity.

mattzink · #5 10-30-2006, 05:47 PM

I didn't know that. I had Audacity installed on my computer at one time, but uninstalled it because I wasn't using it much. Can it be slowed down in Audacity without altering the pitch?

lemur821 · #6 10-30-2006, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mattzink

I didn't know that. I had Audacity installed on my computer at one time, but uninstalled it because I wasn't using it much. Can it be slowed down in Audacity without altering the pitch?

Yes. "Change Tempo" is the filter you want. No way to adjust it as it plays, of course; you've got to undo your stretch then redo it at the new tempo you want, but that may be enough.

Jazz Ad · #7 10-30-2006, 06:37 PM

Actually any wave edition program can do this. Some just happen to specialize into it.

kiwlm · #8 10-30-2006, 07:30 PM

If you are using Linux and you don't mind a command line version, then there's
http://sourceforge.net/projects/opentranscribe

Programmed by yours truly. I actually intended to make a GUI and cross platform version, but since I rarely run Windows, the current state of the software is usable for myself.

Are there any programmers here that would like to port it to Windows/Mac? I have already made an effort to use cross platform libraries like SoundTouch and portaudio.

**WillPlay4Food** · #9 10-30-2006, 08:28 PM

I wouldn't mind giving a shot at porting to OS X. Hey, weren't you the guy that was working on a Windows version of my Musical Scales program at one point? How did that go?

kiwlm · #10 10-30-2006, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WillPlay4Food

I wouldn't mind giving a shot at porting to OS X. Hey, weren't you the guy that was working on a Windows version of my Musical Scales program at one point? How did that go?

That will be great! I will PM you.

Yeah, I was the guy who was working on a Windows version, I think I left it somewhere. As that is not a software that I use everyday, I stopped working on it.

mattzink · #11 10-31-2006, 09:06 AM

My laptop is dual boot - Ubuntu and XP. I'd be willing to try any software you have, help you develop it in anyway I can. A warning though - I'm a Linux n00b. I love it, but I'm just now learning it.

kiwlm · #12 10-31-2006, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mattzink

My laptop is dual boot - Ubuntu and XP. I'd be willing to try any software you have, help you develop it in anyway I can. A warning though - I'm a Linux n00b. I love it, but I'm just now learning it.

Do you have experience installing programs from source? The
"./configure", "make", and "make install" steps.

If you know, then you can download the source from
http://sourceforge.net/project/showf...roup_id=177985

The program uses some libraries, its all stated in the INSTALL file, I have also included the url there in case your distro do not provides those packages.

I would be glad to help you get this program running on your system. PM me if you need more help.

mattzink · #13 10-31-2006, 08:30 PM

I don't really have any experience installing such programs - what is involved?

kiwlm · #14 10-31-2006, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mattzink

I don't really have any experience installing such programs - what is involved?

I would have loved to make a statically linked binary version for you, but compiling open source programs should be learned to tap in the multitude of available open source softwares out there!

Do you have internet on your ubuntu? This type of things are best taught thru irc or Instant Messengers. Have you visisted #ubuntu in freenode? I am sure there are plenty helpful people there.

kiwlm · #15 11-09-2006, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mattzink

I don't really have any experience installing such programs - what is involved?

Are you still aruond?

I have created a binary for debian, which should be able to be used on ubuntu as well. Just download this program and run it
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/o.../tot2?download

Make sure you don't save it as text file.
And if you can't run it, just do a "chmod u+x tot2".

Then its just "tot2 <mp3/ogg/wav file>"

mattzink · #16 11-10-2006, 05:28 AM

Okay - I'll let you know what happens after I do it. I may not get to it right away, but I'll keep you posted.

naquadaX · #17 11-10-2006, 07:23 AM

foobar2000 with the soundtouch dsp plugin

Guy from Idaho · #18 11-14-2006, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattzink

Does anyone know of a free, open source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source) equivllent to the Slow Gold software (http://www.activemusician.com/item--HL.00631160), which has the ability to slow down a bass line without altering the pitch?

not really answering your question, but.... Slow Gold really isn't very expensive at all, and it works great.... one of the best musical investments I've made. fwiw, -GFI

mattzink · #19 11-15-2006, 07:55 AM

I'm all about open source. i also think my amp just went on the fritz, so i gots to save money.

okay, i've downloaded the soundtouch dsp and extracted it to the foobar folder - now what?

drumsnbass · #20 11-16-2006, 12:23 AM

chesk out www.renegademinds.com for the Guitar & drum tutor program.