Amazing Slow Downer issues.... What else is out there?

[hs123]

looks like the full package.

 

[RyanOh]

Reviving this thread instead of creating a new one (see I did a TB search!). Running into the usual issues trying to learn dozens of songs, I use Spotify playlists on a Windows PC with speakers but could use an iPad too. I keep a bass tuned down a half step, but frequently run into

From what I've read, Spotify doesn't plan to add a native feature to alter pitch/tempo, I'm curious if anyone has success doing anything with Spotify on a PC? I read the post about it working on a phone with ASD, I've never used ASD but willing to try things out.

Technology moves fast, anything new in the past 6 months?

 

[two fingers]

Reviving this thread instead of creating a new one (see I did a TB search!). Running into the usual issues trying to learn dozens of songs, I use Spotify playlists on a Windows PC with speakers but could use an iPad too. I keep a bass tuned down a half step, but frequently run into

From what I've read, Spotify doesn't plan to add a native feature to alter pitch/tempo, I'm curious if anyone has success doing anything with Spotify on a PC? I read the post about it working on a phone with ASD, I've never used ASD but willing to try things out.

Technology moves fast, anything new in the past 6 months?

I had to resign myself to using the phone. Mine is a Galaxy S8. ASD does sync with my Spotify lists and works flawlessly at speed and pitch altering.

I wish the PC thing were possible for less than the ridiculous price of the full version of ASD. But it isn't yet.

If you can get used to doing it on your phone, the full version is well worth the app price. The free version has less features and only lets you play part of the song. It was annoying. The full version is a dream to use and a huge time saver in my world. Just run the 1/8" plug for your PC speakers into your phone and you're good to go.

I actually use a 1/8" to RCA splitter and run that cable into either the aux input on my powered head PA or into the DVD input on the stereo with in-wall speakers in my jam room.

 

[RyanOh]

Thanks Two'fer. I may try the iPad if that's option. I'll whatever the license/app costs, just trying to figure the options.

I can deal with 1/2 step tune down, but these songs are semi-tone differences all over the place.

 

[two fingers]

Thanks Two'fer. I may try the iPad if that's option. I'll whatever the license/app costs, just trying to figure the options.

I can deal with 1/2 step tune down, but these songs are semi-tone differences all over the place.

Yeah some recordings are just "off" a little. It's a pain for sure.

 

[AngelCrusher]

OK, this will be sort of an open-ended question loosely based around Amazing Slow Downer.

I use a Google Play subscription for learning music. I can stream songs on PC and download them on my phone for listening while I work.

I'm not married to either Amazing Slow Downer or Google Play.

What I want to be able to do is slow down tracks for learning in different keys without detuning my bass. I can transpose pretty well, but some songs I can perform better with "muscle memory" in the key I'll be performing in.

Right now, I can't figure out a way to import files I have downloaded on my Galaxy S8 into Amazing Slow Downer.

However, and even better solution for me would be to be able to download files onto my computer OR my phone and then dump them when I'm done with them without having to buy individual tracks. The reason being I probably wouldn't want to store hundreds of tracks I will never listen to again once I'm done learning them. So I can dump both Google Play AND Amazing Slow Downer if there is a better solution using a SUBSCRIPTION based music app where I can pay a flat fee per month and download, and then dump, any songs I want.

I need to be able to download the songs, import them into whatever slower downer thingy you suggest, and then dump them when I am done.

I don't mind paying for a subscription music service or the app for both PC and/or my phone. I would prefer not to buy individual tracks as I tend to do fill-in gigs a lot and don't want to own/store a bunch of music I'll likely never use again.

It appears Spotify will link directly to Amazing Slow Downer. Is it as simple as changing my music subscription?

My primary phone is a Galaxy S8 but I have an Apple iPhone 6 as well. My operating system is Windows 10 on my PC.

What say you?

You can get a super light version of ableton live. Put it on your pc and set your interface up so you can feed audio from your sound interface to an audio track in Live. Leave “warp long audio files” on on in preferences.

You then set the project to the tempo of the song, hit play in spotify and record that wav. Trim the start point a little and now you can slow the track down and play along with it.

 

[40Hz]

Might want to give [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] software a try.

Free trail available so it won’t cost you anything to check it out and see if it’ll work for you. I found it to be useful.

Disclaimer: the developer is a web buddy of mine. However, I have zero financial, professional, or personal involvement with his business or products.

 

[MrLenny1]

I have a Tascam BT with slow down feature and
tuner, MP3 storage approx 200 tunes. Fits in a shirt pocket.
Don't know if they are still made but a very handy tool.

 

[AngelCrusher]

Reviving this thread instead of creating a new one (see I did a TB search!). Running into the usual issues trying to learn dozens of songs, I use Spotify playlists on a Windows PC with speakers but could use an iPad too. I keep a bass tuned down a half step, but frequently run into

From what I've read, Spotify doesn't plan to add a native feature to alter pitch/tempo, I'm curious if anyone has success doing anything with Spotify on a PC? I read the post about it working on a phone with ASD, I've never used ASD but willing to try things out.

Technology moves fast, anything new in the past 6 months?

Ableon lives audio warp engine is legit since it is made for djs to match song tempos and producers to sample with.

 

[Groove Doctor]

Yeah some recordings are just "off" a little. It's a pain for sure.

There’s a micro-tuning adjustment on the pitch shift slider for ASD.

Press+hold then slide up and down according to the desired number of cents. Extremely handy.

 

[PillO]

There are many slower downer types of software on the various app stores. However, from my own search, I only found ASD able to connect to Spotify (I am already a subscriber anyway). To me, the less than $20 price of ASD is worthwhile for the Spotify integration. But the price for the PC version is terrible - especially considering that I have already bought it for one device, so for working on songs, I just use my tablet with Spotify and ASD.

 

[RyanOh]

There are many slower downer types of software on the various app stores. However, from my own search, I only found ASD able to connect to Spotify (I am already a subscriber anyway). To me, the less than $20 price of ASD is worthwhile for the Spotify integration. But the price for the PC version is terrible - especially considering that I have already bought it for one device, so for working on songs, I just use my tablet with Spotify and ASD.

Thanks for this. I switched to using my iPad and got ASD. Direct Spotify integration. It sees my playlists and I can control the playback. ASD is new to me and still getting used to the controls, but it does work!

 

[RyanOh]

Amazing Slow Downer on the iPad is great.

--Direct Spotify API integration. You launch ASD, enter your Spotify account info, and playlists appear.
--Remembers Pitch/Speed/Loop settings per song.
--Playback is happening on the iPad via ASD. You cannot choose an alternate Spotify playback device (I have Sonos)
--I believe you could have a Bluetooth connected speaker, but I have headphone jack out to computer speakers.
--You're not actually running the Spotify app at all. You can't search for songs in Spotify, you must add them to a playlist.
--You cannot use Spotify on another device to control the iPad/ASD. Spotify doesn't recognize ASD as a device.

Since I was using Spotify playlists already, this is a great solution. Just sharing this info to help others in the future.
I'll add/modify this post as I learn more and/or I'm wrong on any of this.

 

[glocke1]

If I email an MP3 to myself I can open it with ASD on my iPhone. I assume it'll be the same on android.

You could set up a dedicated gmail account and save 20GB of data there. Easy to search for previous songs, it's free, and future devices will always have access. It's a free 'Cloud' service that works across all platforms.

iTunes playlist on laptop, sync laptop to phone, import song in ASD. Backup playlists to External Hard drive for later, then delete from phone/laptop as required.

Problem with subscription music is you lose your songs/playlists if you change subscription companies. Been there/done that with Accounting software and Photobucket. Massive PITA.

If no one has mentioned it on an iPhone Anytune seems to work well..I've been using it for things lately and am happy with it. Only beef is it won't handle material from Apple Music because of copyright issues.

For computers Transcribe! works pretty well

 

[Badwater]

If you need to slow down music and keep it in key, one option is the USB interface and DAW like Studio One 3. It has the ability to slow down tempo and keep the music in key. But like anything, there is a limit on how much you can slow it down.

 

[devnulljp]

Audacity. it's open source, so it's free, runs on everything and does exactly what you want.