re foobar for james

2014-03-08 Thread brian parker
Hi james, as i said in one of my earlier messages, when i installed 
foobar on my new computer, which was about three months ago, i went 
to the bottom of the screen with the numpad. i then arrowed up one 
line. there was something there, that when i did a left click brought 
the left and right arrows alive.  when one has clicked on this, the 
line changes, and it becomes the line where the information for the 
file is shown. i used to have a note about foobar saying what this 
precise thing on which to click. but, i have unfortunately lost that 
note. however, i recognised it when i was setting up foobar2000 
again. listers, it doesn't matter how you get the hotkeys aliv, as 
long as you do. so, follow james's instructions is good enough if you 
can't follow what i have said. brian.





Notes On Sam Vibe And Other DJ Possibilities

2014-03-08 Thread Dane Trethowan
Okay, the blow comes from someone I know who is heavily into radio and who is 
totally blind, if anyone ought to know about Sam Vibe then this person 
certainly would and - just between you, me and the gatepost - I wouldn't mind 
if a lot of correspondence went between him and the people at Spatial Audio, 
anyway let's hear him speak for himself .



Hi

I wouldn’t like to take the credit for other people’s work.  But it is true 
that I have been campaigning for ages regarding accessible radio, and Spacial 
is one of those companies I have spoken too many times.  Actually, Sam 
Broadcaster and the other packages in the Sam range are all now accessible.  I 
keep meaning to have a really good play with it, as I own a license.  It’s just 
time.

However, SAM Vibe is not for me.  The reason for that is pretty simple.  It 
isn’t live broadcasting.  It relies on you uploading music to the cloud as 
you’re probably aware.  It is also quite restrictive in terms of format.  
Actually, the provider I use is much more flexible than SAM Vibe and it’s 
perfectly accessible.  The nice thing about Wave Streaming is that you can mix 
your live and cloud-based material.  As soon as I disconnect, for instance, 
from my provider, it automatically engages Cloud DJ immediately.  Cloud DJ is 
also capable of playing scheduled playlists or recorded programmes.  Also it 
doesn’t rely on specific software or platforms which means that I can upload 
audio material to the cloud using either their web interface or a standard FTP 
client.  So, you see, SAM Vibe isn’t as unique as they’re trying to tell you it 
is.  Also you don’t have to go to the expense of buying their software which 
only works with their facility, no other.

I guess this is probably just an attempt by Spacial Audio to publicise their 
product and again that isn’t a criticism or a problem.  It's perfectly 
understandable.  But I think the people who produce this podcast need to be 
aware that there are other facilities around which do the same thing, and   
in some cases, do it better, than Sam Vibe.



**

Dane Trethowan
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane






accessible voice changer software

2014-03-08 Thread Mike Bernard
Hello everyone,

Have any of you ever heard of or used a program called Voxal Voice Changer?
The program is available for either free or purchase from NCH. I've heard,
that many of NCH's products whether free or fee-based, are very
user-friendly with a screen reader. I was just wondering, if anyone has any
experience with this program or knowse of a program where I can make simple
voice tracks by recording my voice speaking something, and then turning the
voice track into another voice, thus making myself sound like a robot and
totally chance my voice. I'm currently working on an audio project for a
friend and I could use such a program. Thanks.

Mike

Rochester, NY.



Re: Notes On Sam Vibe And Other DJ Possibilities

2014-03-08 Thread Sunshine
what about radio boss

- Original Message - 
From: "Dane Trethowan" 
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2014 2:52 PM
Subject: Notes On Sam Vibe And Other DJ Possibilities


Okay, the blow comes from someone I know who is heavily into radio and who 
is totally blind, if anyone ought to know about Sam Vibe then this person 
certainly would and - just between you, me and the gatepost - I wouldn't 
mind if a lot of correspondence went between him and the people at Spatial 
Audio, anyway let's hear him speak for himself .



Hi

I wouldn’t like to take the credit for other people’s work.  But it is true 
that I have been campaigning for ages regarding accessible radio, and 
Spacial is one of those companies I have spoken too many times.  Actually, 
Sam Broadcaster and the other packages in the Sam range are all now 
accessible.  I keep meaning to have a really good play with it, as I own a 
license.  It’s just time.

However, SAM Vibe is not for me.  The reason for that is pretty simple.  It 
isn’t live broadcasting.  It relies on you uploading music to the cloud as 
you’re probably aware.  It is also quite restrictive in terms of format. 
Actually, the provider I use is much more flexible than SAM Vibe and it’s 
perfectly accessible.  The nice thing about Wave Streaming is that you can 
mix your live and cloud-based material.  As soon as I disconnect, for 
instance, from my provider, it automatically engages Cloud DJ immediately. 
Cloud DJ is also capable of playing scheduled playlists or recorded 
programmes.  Also it doesn’t rely on specific software or platforms which 
means that I can upload audio material to the cloud using either their web 
interface or a standard FTP client.  So, you see, SAM Vibe isn’t as unique 
as they’re trying to tell you it is.  Also you don’t have to go to the 
expense of buying their software which only works with their facility, no 
other.

I guess this is probably just an attempt by Spacial Audio to publicise their 
product and again that isn’t a criticism or a problem.  It's perfectly 
understandable.  But I think the people who produce this podcast need to be 
aware that there are other facilities around which do the same thing, and in 
some cases, do it better, than Sam Vibe.



**

Dane Trethowan
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane










Accessible MIDI in Windows 7 or 8

2014-03-08 Thread David Plumlee
For years, I have been running Cakewalk Version 4 for DOS 6.22.  Since my DOS 
box is dying, I need to migrate to something in a current Windows system.  
Since I have a dedicated hard-disk recorder for multitrack audio, I need to 
cover only MIDI.  I'm looking for a program that will allow me efficient 
editing using only the keyboard - no mouse at all.  I am currently running 
Window-Eyes and cannot afford to change to JAWS, though I might consider NVDA 
if it would work better for the program I might acquire.  My current Windows PC 
is in XP, but I plan to migrate it shortly to either Windows 7 or 8.  

As a "stop-gap" approach, I could get a refurbished box and load all the DOS 
stuff I have on it; but I do not believe that is the best way to go in the long 
run.  I will appreciate any advice on the software that might work for me.  I 
have had much pleasure doing MIDI music, and I want to stay in MIDI because the 
interface on my keyboard is only MIDI in/out - with no USB connectivity.  


David Plumlee


Re: Accessible MIDI in Windows 7 or 8

2014-03-08 Thread Apple boy

Try Qws short for Quick Windows Sequencer from
http://andrelouis.com/qws/


Regards Chris

Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof!

On 09/03/2014 05:09, David Plumlee wrote:

For years, I have been running Cakewalk Version 4 for DOS 6.22.  Since my DOS 
box is dying, I need to migrate to something in a current Windows system.  
Since I have a dedicated hard-disk recorder for multitrack audio, I need to 
cover only MIDI.  I'm looking for a program that will allow me efficient 
editing using only the keyboard - no mouse at all.  I am currently running 
Window-Eyes and cannot afford to change to JAWS, though I might consider NVDA 
if it would work better for the program I might acquire.  My current Windows PC 
is in XP, but I plan to migrate it shortly to either Windows 7 or 8.

As a "stop-gap" approach, I could get a refurbished box and load all the DOS 
stuff I have on it; but I do not believe that is the best way to go in the long run.  I 
will appreciate any advice on the software that might work for me.  I have had much 
pleasure doing MIDI music, and I want to stay in MIDI because the interface on my 
keyboard is only MIDI in/out - with no USB connectivity.


David Plumlee