amazing slow downer

[soulohio]

I try to use the ASD with music files that i download, like mp3's and the file won't play. i am using the trial app. Is there a secret?

 

[JimmyD]

I used ASD in the past, it's a pretty good product, but I greatly prefer Transcribe. It's worth the money.

jim

 

[robelinda2]

Works fine for me, not sure what might be the problem. I havent had a file type that doesnt work in ASD!

 

[steven.rogers]

I used ASD in the past, it's a pretty good product, but I greatly prefer Transcribe. It's worth the money.

jim

+1. I'm not sure about the problem you're having though.

 

[pinner]

I used ASD in the past, it's a pretty good product, but I greatly prefer Transcribe. It's worth the money.

jim

I agree 100%

 

[KSKONDOR]

I think the trial only lets you play the first two songs on a cd, or chunks of an mp3. I don't remember...it's been a long time.

 

[soulohio]

yea, that's the deal...but I tried to open some mp3 Schenker riffs and the damn clips won't open. I work at it some more but...

you all say that Transcribe is the shite? I will try that and if it works I shall purchase! i don't have any issues with paying a few bucks fopr an app that will turn me into Yinyang Immelstein...it will do that, right?

I think the trial only lets you play the first two songs on a cd, or chunks of an mp3. I don't remember...it's been a long time.

 

[JonR]

Transcribe is shareware, which means you get the whole program (no limitations) free, for a month. It works best with WAVs, but is fine with MP3s and most other kinds of audio file I'm aware of.
After a month they pester you to register (pop-up messages). When I first got it (years ago), I held out for another month (you could click away the warnings and keep using it), but I finally realised the program was so damn good they deserved their $25 (as it was then). Of course that entitles you to all the upgrades - which you get emailed about, and always install easily.
I can honestly say it's one of the best designed pieces of software I've ever used, for any purpose. Transparent operation, no unnecessary frills (except now they offer a chord-guessing function, which is a waste of space).

The only thing I don't like is the new-ish video function, which lets you slow down videos (great for watching those fingers...) - but it only works with mov and mp4 files, so you need to convert any youtube downloads, which is a PITA.

 

[chinstrap]

Yes, upon purchase you will immediately transform into an arrogant Swedish wife beater.

yea, that's the deal...but I tried to open some mp3 Schenker riffs and the damn clips won't open. I work at it some more but...

you all say that Transcribe is the shite? I will try that and if it works I shall purchase! i don't have any issues with paying a few bucks fopr an app that will turn me into Yinyang Immelstein...it will do that, right?

 

[JonR]

Yes, upon purchase you will immediately transform into an arrogant Swedish wife beater.

This is a lie!
It's true I have noticed I'm beating my wife more than I used to, but I haven't become ARROGANT AT ALL - she deserves it and has to understand that I AM ALWAYS RIGHT!

- and neither can I speak Swedish... yet... although my hair is turning strangely long and blond....

 

[moozak]

i might be in the minority here... but i prefer ASD... i've used it for a long time... easy to use and never had any problem with it (and i've had both ASD and Transcribe although i haven't tried Transcribe for a long time so perhaps it has changed)

 

[soulohio]

how do you convert video? Quicktime?

 

[soulohio]

how do you play .wma files on a mac? That is the problem with my Schenker riffs file...it is wma. I can't open with Transcribe.

 

[bradfordtpanek]

For free you can download WinAmp http://www.winamp.com/, then add Pacemaker and Loop Master plug ins to supply slow down feature and to set loops.
http://www.winamp.com/plugins/search/?q=loop%20master
http://www.winamp.com/plugins/search/?q=Pacemaker
I have these set up on my PC and they work decently.

 

[stevebandworks]

I love ASD to death. Much prefer to trascribe - for the op - I would email the developer. He's been prompt in responding to any issues I have had, which have been few.

 

[teleboy]

ASD is a godsend, I love it!

 

[reeced]

soulohio, I use Transcribe, which is a great product and very comprehensive.
But, if you just want to slow down/loop music pieces then Bestpractice is freeware and very good http://www.xs4all.nl/~mp2004/bp/

 

[soulohio]

i am on an apple....the.wmv files are jamming me up...i need to convert them somehow...maybe just change the file extension?

 

[soulohio]

i tried to rip it with VTL, tried changing the file extension and iTunes won't play it and neither will ASD. The only thing that will play the SchenkerRiffs.wmv is VTL...strange...

 

[Tonys300ad]

Try using this. http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Its free and you can convert files and also slow down music. :AOK