HOW TO EXPORT IG URLS

click every link in IG to load

download history

bring import to Gdrive, open as Sheets

copy URLs

paste into chatGPT, ask it to remove repeats

bring it back to Sheets

select links

open all to classify them

HOW TO CHANGE TEMPO OF A SAMPLE IN FL STUDIO

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a848dIR8bQo

Set project tempo to beat tempo

Drag and drop sample

put it in timeline

RMB on sample

dialog box > time stretching > RMB on Time dial > Project tempo

To fix detuning:

dialog box > time stretching > Mode: Resample -> AUTO

Now when you change the tempo, dialog box will open up

Restretch all channels now?

YES

if you have existing samples, be careful

WHY THE FUCK IS AUDACITY COMPRESSOR DIFFERENT

 The last version to have the “Compress based on peaks” feature was 3.5.1.

need to do this for compressor to make soft parts loud:

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uncheck mak up gaim for 0db

check compress based on peaks

LOOKS the best, none looks too peaky, soft parts are loud

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HOW TO FIX AUDIO UNABLE TO UPLOAD TO FLASH

THIS FUCKING ERROR

HOW TO FIX:

Export from Audacity with THESE SETTINGS

in ChatGPT:

ME:
i cant upload my mp3 audio file into the macromedia flash 8 library. this is the notification they gave me when i try. "one or more files were not imported because there were problems reading them macromedia flash 8 mp3" how do i fix this?

Chat:

The issue you're encountering is likely due to compatibility problems or corruption in the MP3 file. Here are some steps to help you troubleshoot and resolve this issue:

1. Check File Format and Quality:

   • Ensure the MP3 file is not corrupted. Try playing it in a media player to verify that it works.
   • Check the bit rate and sample rate of the MP3 file. Flash 8 may have issues with certain bit rates or sample rates. A common bit rate for Flash is 128 kbps, and a sample rate is 44.1 kHz.

2. Convert the MP3 File:

   • Use an audio converter to re-encode the MP3 file. Sometimes re-encoding can resolve compatibility issues. You can use software like Audacity (free) to convert the MP3 to a different bit rate or sample rate.
     • Open the MP3 file in Audacity.
     • Export the file as an MP3 with a different bit rate and sample rate (e.g., 128 kbps, 44.1 kHz).

3. Update or Install Codecs:

   • Ensure that your system has the necessary codecs installed to read MP3 files. Sometimes, missing codecs can cause issues with importing MP3 files into Flash.

4. Try a Different File:

   • Test with a different MP3 file to see if the problem is specific to the MP3 file you are trying to import. If other MP3 files import successfully, the issue is likely with the original file.

5. Use a Different Audio Format:

   • Flash 8 supports other audio formats such as WAV and AIFF. Convert your MP3 file to WAV or AIFF and try importing it into the Flash library.

6. Reinstall or Update Flash 8:

   • If none of the above solutions work, consider reinstalling or updating Macromedia Flash 8. Sometimes, software issues can cause problems with file imports.

To convert the MP3 file using Audacity, follow these steps:

1. Download and Install Audacity:

   • Go to the Audacity website and download the appropriate version for your operating system.
   • Install Audacity.

2. Open the MP3 File in Audacity:

   • Launch Audacity.
   • Go to File > Open and select your MP3 file.

3. Export the MP3 File:

   • Once the file is open, go to File > Export > Export as MP3.
   • In the export dialog, choose a different bit rate (e.g., 128 kbps) and sample rate (e.g., 44.1 kHz).
   • Save the file.

4. Import the Converted File into Flash 8:

   • Open Macromedia Flash 8.
   • Go to File > Import > Import to Library and select the newly converted MP3 file.

If you follow these steps and still encounter issues, please let me know, and we can explore other potential solutions.

EDISON FUCK UPS

 IT WONT SAVE MULTIPLE EDISON FILES

IT WONT EVEN SAVE THE ENTIRE CLIP

FUCKED UPPPPPPPPPPP

EDISON SHORTCUTS

home - view all

end - view selected

pg up - zoom in

pg down - zoom out

shift+del - silence

ctrl+del - crop selected

del - del selected

HOW TO RECORD IN FL STUDIO USING EDISON

HOW TO USE EDISON AUDIO EDITOR:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VXR8CajTbo

Things it can do:

record audio

drag and drop samples

diff display modes

editing tools:

normalization

adding fades

reversing

slicing and cutting up

noise gate

remove noise

add reverb

HOW TO GET AUDIO INTO THERE

GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH PLUGIN LAYOUTS

DIVING INTO THE TOOLS AND HOW TO USE THEM

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-------HOW TO GET AUDIO INTO THERE-------

select empty mixer track

RHS > slot 1 > select edison

resize to fit

CONTROLS:

top:

play pause record, record modes

right below that:

tools and menus

main area: waveform display

(may say "click to load a sample")

HOW TO GET AUDIO INTO THERE

1) 

drag and drop any sample from the LHS

to play, hit play button in edison

to delete, hit del key

-------HOW TO GET AUDIO INTO THERE: TO RECORD-------

fl studio > options > audio settings

device: ASIO4ALL v2

sample rate: 48000

*note, you cant play youtube videos when you switch

gotta switch it back to realtek

2) 

recording separately:

record in external source (mic, guitar, etc)

mixer > top > arrow symbol (none) > choose input

choose your mic

*if you cant see, may need to go to fl studio > options > audio settings

you will hear your voice doubled

to off:

edison > top RHS(beside edison logo) > loudspeaker icon > click it to turn it off

OR

mixer > input > turn off mic

choose a diff recording mode:

edison > top bar > beside record button, change 'on input' to 'now' > for: 5 mins

hit record

now its recording without cluttering up timeline, its not playing whats there

waveform is all highlighted in red

to select specific, use Ctrl

CTrl + A for all

to delete everything:

Ctrl+A, then Del key

to record together:

hit record in edison

hit play in FL studio main

HOW TO GET SOUND INTO PROJECT:

Select what you want(using Ctrl)

edison > tools bar > 2nd from the right(cursor with paper icon)

OR

edison > tools bar > most right(arrow with audio waveform icon) > send to playlist as audio clip(Ctrl+C)

MORE ADVANCED WAY OF RECORDING:

edison > change mode beside record button to "On Play"

can select just a part of the selected part on the timeline

can press record in edison, but it wont record until you press play in FL studio main

*thats why need to select area to play

will have markers called splits(they're called song jumps)

*IMPORTANT NOTE! Make sure track 1 is empty if youre recording on Track 1

otherwise it will record it too!

TO select:

left and right arrow keys

delete the ones you dont like, and the ends

TO ONLY Record 1 part, record internal sound:

select area you want

select guitar track on mixer

LOAD EDISON: Ctrl + E

record mode: NOW

record in edison, play in FL studio

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DISPLAY MODES

all in eye icon(2nd row in edison)

dual view help you see spectrum so you can see noise

spectrum more removes BG so you can see more

change colour:

display settings > spectrum gradient > will change colour

quality:

display settings > spectrum precision > play with options

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Controlling the editor

selecting: click and drag, ctrl to select new

delete: del key

delete everything else: ctrl + del

undo: Ctrl Z(also at the top), can RMB to see history(starts from btm)

slicing: will add slices where it thinks chords starts

LMB is auto slicing

RMB is custom

can add marker to manually add

use left and right to select segment by segment, separated by markers

normalize: Ctrl + N or horz lines on waveform button

trim/gate noise: vert lines on waveform

LMB will trim

RMB will gate

get noise threshold(profile): select noise > Alt + N

a bar will appear beside the edison logo, adjust it to cover the nosie 

fade and declick:

LMB fade

RMB declick

declick is steeper to 0, fade is more gradual, might not even end on 0

denoise: toothbrush

MORE ARTISTIC EFFECTS:

reversing:

edison > wrench > time > reverse (or alt + left)

*select everything first, or select note per note

reverb: look like clit

select area you want

select impulse(main area) > click default > go to library(in explorer)

turn wet on if needed

normalize ( Ctrl + N )

non destructive fade:

dblclick clip in timeline > content > declicking mode > crossfade

more effects:

put in in mixer, add more reverb

EQ: for underwater effects

looks like vert bar graph button

select what you want

adjust frequencies wanted, make a nice curve

only area selected was affected

panning:

bottom of edison > first button is waveform, hit the 2nd from the right(looks lie bowtie)

can draw curve 

OR

select point > choose pulse type

volume: third button from right, looks like triangle.

stereo to mono: other bow tie

blur tool:

rich atmosphere, dreamy, like in cave or something

really good to have UNDERNEATH the whole song

EQ it: take away low end, boost highs, duck it under track

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QUESTIONS

how to rename?

how to mix and render?

how to put against click track?