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?
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Slow Gold: Open Source Equivelant?
- Thread starter mattzink
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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!
I will check into the hint you've given - thanks for the tip!
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.mattzink said:
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.
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.
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?
WillPlay4Food said:
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.
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.
mattzink said:
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/showfiles.php?group_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 said:
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.
mattzink said:
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/opentranscribe/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>"
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.
mattzink said:
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
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?
okay, i've downloaded the soundtouch dsp and extracted it to the foobar folder - now what?
