Music while in town?

LifeWonder · Post by **LifeWonder** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:34 am

*Nods*

I'm working on getting a hold of a software called Cubase (Which Nitram referred to me).

When I get it, I'll see if it's easier to work on MIDIs with it.

LifeWonder · Post by **LifeWonder** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:31 am

Here's my problem.

I made a short melody using Fruity Loops Studio 8.

Now I saved it as MP3, and it sounds great and all: http://boomp3.com/listen/byume8qar_n/townmelody

Then I saved it as MIDI, and it sounds weird and monotoned: http://www.filefactory.com/file/e3c63b/ ... 2_MIDI_mid

Any clue why? Or is it that it works fine but I need a special player to hear the MIDI well?

Kaila Galathil Travinus · Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:56 am

Nop suggested this one

http://www.myselfasiam.com/midi_player/index.html

LifeWonder · Post by **LifeWonder** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:58 am

I tried it, it didn't work.. :/

Cliu Beothach · Post by **Cliu Beothach** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:39 am

LifeWonder wrote:*Nods*

I'm working on getting a hold of a software called Cubase (Which Nitram referred to me).

When I get it, I'll see if it's easier to work on MIDIs with it.

I TOLD YOU ABOUT CUBASE

LifeWonder · Post by **LifeWonder** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:41 am

No, you told me about Fruity Loops. o.o

Cliu Beothach · Post by **Cliu Beothach** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:53 am

LifeWonder wrote:No, you told me about Fruity Loops. o.o

And then when you were hesitant about getting it I said "Or you could try Cubase." Then you just said "No, its alright".

LifeWonder · Post by **LifeWonder** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:06 am

Cliu Beothach · Post by **Cliu Beothach** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:23 am

LifeWonder wrote:wat

When I told you about cubase, you brushed it off.

LifeWonder · Post by **LifeWonder** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:25 am

im sry.. now plz answer mai kwestshun.

Adorably lovable person! wrote:Here's my problem.

I made a short melody using Fruity Loops Studio 8.

Now I saved it as MP3, and it sounds great and all: http://boomp3.com/listen/byume8qar_n/townmelody

Then I saved it as MIDI, and it sounds weird and monotoned: http://www.filefactory.com/file/e3c63b/ ... 2_MIDI_mid

Any clue why? Or is it that it works fine but I need a special player to hear the MIDI well?

pharse · Post by **pharse** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:24 pm

I tried it with the Java player.... sounds terrible :/

Post by **Nitram** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:12 pm

One thing I tell you.

Do not even think about converting mp3/ogg/wav/mp4 to midi. Forget it, that doesn't work. Midi is a sequence. It contains no sounds it contains informations what kind of sound should be played when. The sounds you hear itself are in other files.

mp3/ogg/wav/mp4 contain the sounds itself. Thats the reason why mp3/ogg/wav/mp4 sound the same on every computer and midi sounds different.

Nitram

Sssari · Post by **Sssari** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:58 pm

I hate to be like this, but I much prefer adding my own soundtrack with youtube/itunes. If a soundtrack was to be added I might check it out, but sooner of later I'd get fed up with it and disable it again.

LifeWonder · Post by **LifeWonder** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:11 pm

Nitram wrote:One thing I tell you.

Do not even think about converting mp3/ogg/wav/mp4 to midi. Forget it, that doesn't work. Midi is a sequence. It contains no sounds it contains informations what kind of sound should be played when. The sounds you hear itself are in other files.

mp3/ogg/wav/mp4 contain the sounds itself. Thats the reason why mp3/ogg/wav/mp4 sound the same on every computer and midi sounds different.

Nitram

The software has the option "Export to> mp3, midi, ogg, etc.."

Post by **Nitram** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:16 pm

There are some programms that offer the possiblity to export it as midi. But be sure the result will sound like crap. Always.

LifeWonder · Post by **LifeWonder** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:21 pm

Then I continue my quest to find a software that lets you create nice-sounding MIDIs that isn't too hard.

pharse · Post by **pharse** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:08 pm

I have created a series of harp midis, each 9 sec in length with increasing difficulty and complexity.

http://midishrine.com/midi/23588.mid
http://midishrine.com/midi/23589.mid
http://midishrine.com/midi/23590.mid
http://midishrine.com/midi/23591.mid

created with the freeware Anvil Studio

It's only 9 sec, but I think you get the idea

LifeWonder · Post by **LifeWonder** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:29 pm

pharse wrote:I have created a series of harp midis, each 9 sec in length with increasing difficulty and complexity.

http://midishrine.com/midi/23588.mid
http://midishrine.com/midi/23589.mid
http://midishrine.com/midi/23590.mid
http://midishrine.com/midi/23591.mid

created with the freeware Anvil Studio

It's only 9 sec, but I think you get the idea

Doesn't sound very harpsy, but I like!

*Downloads*

Vern Kron · Post by **Vern Kron** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:07 pm

I like it. I suggest you take number four, add some other instruments into it, and put it as the background music for the Grey rose because it sounds very classy. Ofcourse, that means I will have to stay around the grey rose for a long long time.

pharse · Post by **pharse** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:16 pm

LifeWonder wrote:Doesn't sound very harpsy, but I like! *Downloads*

It's the only harp instrument I've found in the general midi set :/ ("Orchestral string" or "Orchestral harp")