Re: [videoblogging] Stock/Royalty-Free Music sources

[Bohuš]

Rupert Howe wrote:
> I'm trying to expand my list of stock/royalty-free music sources -  
> particularly websites.  Which supply tracks that can be used for  
> commercial as well as non-commercial use?

For my commercial work, I mostly use music volumes from digitaljuice.com 
- and that's not just because I do work for them!  ;)

They do two lines of music. The current product is called StackTraxx. 
Using their software, you can turn off different tracks of music (i.e. 
turn off all but drums & bass) to customize it. You don't get the MIDI 
data or anything - everything is in a song already, it's just that you 
get it in its multitrack format.

This is handy for voiceovers. I create two versions of the song - one 
with all the tracks, and then one with just the rhythm tracks. This way 
I can fade between the two, using the simpler one when voiceover comes 
in. Great to not have the music compete with narration.  StackTraxx come 
in various lengths, including 10 seconds, 15 sec, 30, 60, and full 
length around 4-5 minutes

The other collection they used to have was called BackTraxx.  This was a 
massive 2 volume set with something like 10,000 tracks. Some were a 
little synthy and cheap sounding, but with the sheer number of tracks I 
was surprised at how many were darned good. Not as many length variatons 
here. These used to come on CD's so you could even use them in an audio 
player, but more recent issues are on DVD-roms.

StackTraxx aren't a current product, but you can find them on Ebay every 
once in a while, and Digital Juice brings them back as a special product 
at a deal price.  Actually, that's a good reason to subscribe to their 
email list and Facebook. They put out subscriber only deals every once 
in a while. Like StackTraxx volumes for ten bucks and such.  That's how 
I put together a lot of my collection over the years.

I do tutorials for them, but this is unsolicited enthusiasm for the 
products. I don't get a commission or anything.  ;)


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Re: [videoblogging] Stock/Royalty-Free Music sources

[David Jones]

I didn't see anyone mention Incompetech:
http://incompetech.com/m/c/royalty-free/
Kevin makes some great music.
Can be used by Youtube Partners, with credit.

I'm now using SmartSound which comes with VideoStudio X3. Very nice,
and generates some great music based on your desired track length:
http://www.smartsound.com/

Dave.

On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 11:55 AM, Roxanne Darling  wrote:
>
> I have been reaching out to local Hawaii artists and meeting more who
> are not strapped into contracts with publishers. There is a big music
> conference here next month and one of my long term goals os to get a
> site where these folks can all list themselves. There is amazing
> diversity of talent here - beyond what you think of as the local
> genre. I will keep you posted.
>
> Meanwhile here are two for your list:
> http://www.iodapromonet.com
>
> http://arielpublicity.com/ - Ariel represents a wide variety of
> artists and is very happy to negotiate special use projects as well as
> there is plenty to grab and go for podcasters. (NYC-based)
>
> Thanks Rupert!
>
> Rox
>
> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 5:26 AM, Rupert Howe  wrote:
> > Awesome - thanks Adam.  Checking them out now.
> >
> > David, that's just what I was talking about.  The Apple loops & tunes
> > are great - just expanding my library :)
> >
> > Would still like to hear anyone else's suggestions.
> >
> > Rupert
> > http://twittervlog.tv
> >
> > On 16 Apr 2010, at 16:05, Adam Quirk wrote:
> >
> >> Sound Dogs isn't free, but it's cheap:
> >> http://www.sounddogs.com/catsearch.asp?Type=1
> >> 
> >> FreeSound is great
> >> for sound
> >> design: http://www.freesound.org/
> >>
> >> ABFUKU is free 8bit music:
> >> http://www2c.biglobe.ne.jp/~abfuku/musori/muso_idx.html
> >>
> >> Kariokebar
> >> is free
> >> midi: http://www.kariokebar.com/MIDI/indexA.html
> >> 
> >>
> >> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 10:43 AM, David Lee King  >> >wrote:
> >>
> >> > For me, the primary source is ... my Mac.
> >> >
> >> > I just use iMovie/garageband, and either use one of the royalty-
> >> free tunes,
> >> > or create my own using loops.
> >> >
> >> > Not quite what you were talking about, but fits well, I think.
> >> >
> >> > David Lee King
> >> > davidleeking.com - blog
> >> > davidleeking.com/etc - videoblog
> >> > twitter | skype: davidleeking
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 9:40 AM, Rupert Howe 
> >> > wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > I'm trying to expand my list of stock/royalty-free music sources -
> >> > > particularly websites. Which supply tracks that can be used for
> >> > > commercial as well as non-commercial use?
> >> > > Do you have your own favourites or lists? I'll compile & blog a
> >> full
> >> > > list to share.
> >> > >
> >> > > Rupert
> >> > > http://twittervlog.tv

Re: [videoblogging] Stock/Royalty-Free Music sources

[Roxanne Darling]

I have been reaching out to local Hawaii artists and meeting more who
are not strapped into contracts with publishers. There is a big music
conference here next month and one of my long term goals os to get a
site where these folks can all list themselves. There is amazing
diversity of talent here - beyond what you think of as the local
genre. I will keep you posted.

Meanwhile here are two for your list:
http://www.iodapromonet.com

http://arielpublicity.com/ - Ariel represents a wide variety of
artists and is very happy to negotiate special use projects as well as
there is plenty to grab and go for podcasters. (NYC-based)

Thanks Rupert!

Rox



On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 5:26 AM, Rupert Howe  wrote:
> Awesome - thanks Adam.  Checking them out now.
>
> David, that's just what I was talking about.  The Apple loops & tunes
> are great - just expanding my library :)
>
> Would still like to hear anyone else's suggestions.
>
> Rupert
> http://twittervlog.tv
>
> On 16 Apr 2010, at 16:05, Adam Quirk wrote:
>
>> Sound Dogs isn't free, but it's cheap:
>> http://www.sounddogs.com/catsearch.asp?Type=1
>> 
>> FreeSound is great
>> for sound
>> design: http://www.freesound.org/
>>
>> ABFUKU is free 8bit music:
>> http://www2c.biglobe.ne.jp/~abfuku/musori/muso_idx.html
>>
>> Kariokebar
>> is free
>> midi: http://www.kariokebar.com/MIDI/indexA.html
>> 
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>> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 10:43 AM, David Lee King > >wrote:
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>> > For me, the primary source is ... my Mac.
>> >
>> > I just use iMovie/garageband, and either use one of the royalty-
>> free tunes,
>> > or create my own using loops.
>> >
>> > Not quite what you were talking about, but fits well, I think.
>> >
>> > David Lee King
>> > davidleeking.com - blog
>> > davidleeking.com/etc - videoblog
>> > twitter | skype: davidleeking
>> >
>> >
>> > On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 9:40 AM, Rupert Howe 
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>> >
>> > > I'm trying to expand my list of stock/royalty-free music sources -
>> > > particularly websites. Which supply tracks that can be used for
>> > > commercial as well as non-commercial use?
>> > > Do you have your own favourites or lists? I'll compile & blog a
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>> > > list to share.
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>> > > Rupert
>> > > http://twittervlog.tv
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Re: [videoblogging] Re: external hard drives for editing?

[Brook Hinton]

My 7 cents:

All drives fail.
External drives fail more often, usually sooner, and often with little
warning.
They all suck. All of them.

I have used so many brands, from Lacie Quadras to DIY cases with off the
shelf drives. I had a Lacie last 7 years. I've had them last 5 months. Every
other brand has similar variability.

Lacie's weak spot seems to be the power supply (a drive shutting off
suddenly is not good for the drive, esp. in an external). Does that mean I
won't get another Quadra? No.  At this point it's a matter of speed and
price. They all have weak points.

Some drives seem to fail due to poor/loose fw connections. Overheating can
be an issue, though some fanless enclosures do a good job at dissipating
heat (others don't). And yes, sometimes its the drive itself.

eSATA can be a good thing and much faster, but in my experience its less
reliable than firewire (which is saying something) - this may have to do
with the particular expresscard adapter I use though. The drives don't seem
to be the issue.

USB is no go for editing unless you have no choice, even 2.0. FW400 is fine
for DV. Go FW 800 or eSATA for HDV, AVCHD, DVCProHD. Beyond that you're best
off with a RAID 0 system.

I no longer stress about brands for externals because I just accept that
they all suck. I worry more about performance and keep a second set as a
backup (which you need to do if you go tapeless anyway).

The only company that gets regular raves for externals is G-Technology, but
their drives are usually significantly more expensive. OWC has gotten good
marks from fellow editors recently but I've been wary due to my first
under-a-year failures many moons ago occurring with their drives. But I'll
probably try them again.

Backup backup backup, even your media drives. And follow good firewire and
esata hygiene re power on/off mounting/unmounting etc.

Brook




On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 8:19 AM, Cris Thomas  wrote:

>
>
> Couple of comments...
>
> If you are going to do actual editing on an external drive you will
> probably need to go with Firewire800 and or SATA. USB will unlikely be fast
> enough. Also get a fast drive, 7200RPM or faster.
>
> Some people don't like Lacie or OWC or whoever, neither of whom actually
> make hard drives. If you have a drive failure and it wasn't the power supply
> or the controller then it wasn't Lacie's or OWC fault. I use dozens of Lacie
> Quadra drives at my office, I use them exclusively and have not had one fail
> in almost three years. Of course your mileage may vary.
>
> For editing on my MacBook Pro I use this
>
>
> http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=10055890&cac=Result
>
> It is awesome, triple interface (USB FW400, FW800), 7200RPM, bus powered.
> It is great because it is portable and fast. I don't need an extra power
> supply when I am on the move. When I am home I can daisy chain a FW400 drive
> off the back when needed. There are several different versions of this, just
> make sure to find the 7200RPM one.
>
> - C. Thomas
>
>  
>



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[videoblogging] Re: external hard drives for editing?

[Cris Thomas]

Couple of comments...

If you are going to do actual editing on an external drive you will probably 
need to go with Firewire800 and or SATA. USB will unlikely be fast enough. Also 
get a fast drive, 7200RPM or faster.

Some people don't like Lacie or OWC or whoever, neither of whom actually make 
hard drives. If you have a drive failure and it wasn't the power supply or the 
controller then it wasn't Lacie's or OWC fault. I use dozens of Lacie Quadra 
drives at my office, I use them exclusively and have not had one fail in almost 
three years. Of course your mileage may vary.

For editing on my MacBook Pro I use this

http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=10055890&cac=Result

It is awesome, triple interface (USB FW400, FW800), 7200RPM, bus powered. It is 
great because it is portable and fast. I don't need an extra power supply when 
I am on the move. When I am home I can daisy chain a FW400 drive off the back  
when needed. There are several different versions of this, just make sure to 
find the 7200RPM one.

- C. Thomas