http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/ Do you use your Mac to create music? This is the place for discussions on creating and editing music on the Mac! en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:55:22 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/mac_images/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/ http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176954&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:11:58 GMT I'm having problems recording quality audio from youtube feeds using an iMac with QuickTime. The video can be recorded with reasonable quality using QuickTime v10 "screen recording" function. The audio however has to be looped from the headset output into the audio input jacks and the headset output does not impedance match the line input with the resulting audio distortion.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting Cody O http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176954 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176744&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:03:40 GMT Hi friends, I have a 2.4ghz, 2gb RAM MBP, and I recently installed Logic Pro 8 and Reason 4 ( I had earlier ).... Both the programmes run perfect independently, but as soon as I rewire Reason with Logic, playing any sound in reason gives noticeable latency ( while Logic Software instrument run... Hi friends,

I have a 2.4ghz, 2gb RAM MBP, and I recently installed Logic Pro 8 and Reason 4 ( I had earlier ).... Both the programmes run perfect independently, but as soon as I rewire Reason with Logic, playing any sound in reason gives noticeable latency ( while Logic Software instrument run perfect ). I've tried almost all kind of settings ( both Logic & Reason ), but very nominal improvement... Someone please help me, if you have any suggestion or knowledge about this ...!!

I would really appreciate any response to this post...

Thanks for your help...

Kanishka ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting Pinkkeys http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176744 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176673&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:21:41 GMT Hey guys and gals, I have a simple problem but an unknown solution. I dock my macbook up on the top shelf of my desk (limited space) and like to listen to music or podcasts on speakers. The problem is that my headphones are not long enough and get in the way of my monitors. Is there a headphone... Hey guys and gals,

I have a simple problem but an unknown solution. I dock my macbook up on the top shelf of my desk (limited space) and like to listen to music or podcasts on speakers. The problem is that my headphones are not long enough and get in the way of my monitors. Is there a headphone jack extender that exists? I'm not even sure what this would be called.

Thanks for your help,
J ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting jwillis0720 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176673 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176368&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:02:46 GMT Hi,

I'm a recent convert to mac's. With windows I used to use mp3tag to edit my tags, especially to tag a batch of mp3's. Whilst Itunes is fine for editing one at a time is there a specific program for mac similar to mp3tag? ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting Chalky http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176368 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176171&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:57:44 GMT I have a usb mixer and I sing over an arrangement I made in Garageband. The problem is it's a little out of time! When I play it back there was split second difference between what I sang and how it was recorded. I try to sync it up but it's a heck of a lot of work. I've used protools and it was right on the money. Can Garageband apply my vocals in the right place as I sing them? ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting space_invader64 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176171 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176130&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:41:00 GMT Hey, I'm new to laptop recording. My macbook is running Leopard 10.5.8 and I want to put together a low priced setup for overdubs and songwriting. I'm hearing and reading conflicting reports about whether the mbox will work with this laptop. Anyone have any experience with this? ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting intel macbook http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176130 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175953&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:59:27 GMT I am really confused, because I was putting some cds into my downstairs windows computer and they were all unknown unless hooked up to the internet to get the data using windows media. Even opening the folder showed that it was nothing but track 1.cda but on my mac opening the cd folder tells... I am really confused, because I was putting some cds into my downstairs windows computer and they were all unknown unless hooked up to the internet to get the data using windows media. Even opening the folder showed that it was nothing but track 1.cda

but on my mac opening the cd folder tells you the cd name/tracks and does NOT need to be connected to the internet to the know it, so I am baffled.


plus I don't believe it grabs all the stuff the itunes get info tab knows.... by default even before you burn the cd



I need to make a master of my own cd to send to a duplicator, and can get my cd to have all the tracks/band name/ composer data on mac...... but I am just curious ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting yothere http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175953 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175936&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:40:55 GMT I'm making some music tracks and burning them to CD in garage band. I only have one song right now, but I want to burn the music as it's made -- so how do I burn a song(s) now and and then burn more at a later date on the same disc? (audio cd). I've only got one song on disc right now and there has to be a way to do this -- but I can't figure it out. ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting Straitsfan http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175936 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175846&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:44:29 GMT In Excel MS Office 08 for Mac, does anyone know how to set precision as displayed as a default setting for all new workbooks? I used to be able to set my default preferences, but this doesn't seem to be an option anymore.

Thanks much. ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting cskeen http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175846 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175660&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:24:08 GMT I'm in the editing process and I want to make a change to the middle of the song, but I don't want to have to move all the tracks back if I don't keep it. Is there a way to create a copy of project -- that keeps all plug-ins and mixing settings -- as another file completely so I can make this edit? ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting rsherid http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175660 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175626&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:14:23 GMT I'm looking for an emulator or some other method to run the D-show software on my Macbook. Any ideas? I'm also in college, so I'm hoping for something free or cheap. Thanks! ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting Henry101 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175626 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175605&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:33:36 GMT I used to record in Cool Edit Pro on Windows, saving all projects as .ses. I was wondering if there was something for the Mac that would at least open these .ses files? I don't want to edit them, just hear them. I still have all the original contents (.wav and .pk) in each project folder. ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting rsherid http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175605 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175600&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:37:48 GMT I installed 4GB RAM specifically to work in GB. My project roughly has about 60 real/software instruments and it's now occasionally freezing, giving me the "Part of the project could not be played" error. Does this mean I've maxed it out? In Preferences, I have everything set to Automatic. ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting rsherid http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175600 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175570&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:22:14 GMT Have Quick Time 7.0.4 installed on my old Imac - this plays imported midi file which have been transferred from a floppy disc. In the newer versions of Quick time when I try to play these midi files the legend appears the movie could not be opened - mac OS error 208 - is there any method I can use... Have Quick Time 7.0.4 installed on my old Imac - this plays imported midi file which have been transferred from a floppy disc. In the newer versions of Quick time when I try to play these midi files the legend appears the movie could not be opened - mac OS error 208 - is there any method I can use to enable these old midi files to be played on the upgrade Quick time ? ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting hunkins007 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175570 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175562&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:45:13 GMT PREFACE: I've been searching google and reading posts on here...don't tell me to "Google it". I already have. I am looking for some more specific answers as I CONTINUE to google this topic and learn more. I don't have a huge budget...big surprise. So solutions must be in the $xxx range.

What I have now:

Shure Lavalier wireless mic
Shure - Wireless Systems - PG14/PG185 Wireless Lavalier System

I have this running through a 1/4" cable to a 1/8" converter to plug into the audio in on my iMac.

Type of work I am doing:

Video testimonials - plug the audio input into my Canon HD camera. Then import the video/audio into Final Cut to make edits, etc.

Tutorial videos in Camtasia. For these, I have the 1/8" (1/4" converted to 1/8") feed plugged directly into my iMac.

My main concern at this point is the audio setup for the Camtasia work and over voice over work that I am trying to do.

Issues:
-Slight "fuzz" in the audio which I can filter out using the "audio enhancements" in Camtasia.
-No control over the sound of my voice - what I get, it what I get

This is what I am trying to accomplish. I want to make my voice deeper and have more of the "radio DJ" sound. Also, I want to be able to elimanate some background noise if possible because I am NOT working in a sound proof studio, just an office.

What I am looking at:

First, I know I have a lot to learn, so if you can suggest some books, or online resources, that would be great!

Mic -
From what I have been told - and through my research, it seems that this is a pretty good mic for the price $349 retail
Shure SM7B Microphone with Switchable Response and more Dynamic Microphones at GuitarCenter.com.

Is that a good price on this mic? Does this look like a good selection for what I will be using it for?

Mixer - adjust the sound of my voice...should I use software are an external mixer?

Now I just need some suggestions of how to get from Point A to B.

I have been looking at this:
Apogee Electronics > Products > Duet

Anyone ever use this with Camtasia? It says it works "with any Core Audio-compatible application." What does that mean? (Reference: "I have a lot to learn").

For what I am doing, will I see a noticable difference between using an interface like the Dual, compared to just using the 1/8" input on my computer?

Thanks for any suggestions you guys can provide! ]]> Music, Audio, and Podcasting Dante2004 http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175562