Slow downer?

[gwalt]

I know this has been mentioned a bunch of times, but what is that software that slows a song down still in key? And where can I get it? I think it was called " slow downer" or something like that. I'm getting older everyday, memory isn't as good anymore.

[Brady Smith]

Although I think transcribe is better the one your mentioning is amazing slow downer I believe...just google it.

[Walter Newton]

There's one called Amazing Slow Downer, just do a Google Search, it's very easy to use and works well...but Audacity is free and can also do it (and a LOT more).

[BluegrassWarehouse]

The best one is Transkriber. It has lots of functions besides slowing it down and keeping the pitch.

A good free one is already on your computer if you have Windows XP. The best free one I have seen is available here: http://www.xs4all.nl/~mp2004/bp/

It doesn't have all the functions of Transkriber, but it's free and it slows down the music without changing the pitch, or you can change it if you want to tune the music with your instrument. It also loops the music so you can learn that lick.

Lance

[gwalt]

Thanks! I knew someone would know what I was trying to discribe. Whats that Transcribe? Can I find that on google too?

[BluegrassWarehouse]

Transkriber is available here:
http://www.reedkotler.com/Products/Transkriber/transkriber.html

It is a little more technical than the other programs, but it does more also. For example, when you loop the music you can program it to pause for a 5 seconds (or whatever) before it repeats. The other programs just repeat. The ability to pause without having to touch the computer is great when you are learning the licks and want to listen, then try, then listen again, etc.

Like I mentioned before, it's not as intuitive to use as the free program I listed earlier, but it isn't difficult. I think it's worth it.

Lance

[Brady Smith]

Here's your link to Transcribe.

http://www.seventhstring.com/xscribe/download.html

[Soupy1957]

ty brady, I was just gonna post that link. I've paid the fourty bucks for "Transcribe" and it was well worth it.

I particularly like the fact that you can isolate a section to work on, and save a copy with your modifications, without affecting the origional piece.

The song, although remaining "on pitch" CAN get a bit "muddy" sounding when you slow it down below 50% but in some cases, 50% is good for us newbies. (lol)

-Soupy1957

[Pete Martin]

You can get Audacity for free and use your computer. Search for it.

[gwalt]

Wow! So many different choices. Now if they just had a program I could download to my brain so I could play better. Thanks everybody!

[LKN2MYIS]

I bought the "Guitar Trainer" by Tasco. Slows down any CD to any speed you want without changing pitch. Lets you repeat any parts you want forever, etc. Tons of stuff. Purchased from Sam Ash.

BUT - and most importantly - it gets me AWAY from the computer. I hate playing instruments in front of computers. Seems almost sacraligious (sp?).

AND - it's portable!

[James P]

I can loop and timewarp mp3s in Ableton Live, but usually I find it easier to use the 'Play Speed Settings' in Windows Media Player. No bracketing feature, but there are some keyboard workarounds.