Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Off-Topic
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,545
PG Music Staff
OP Offline
PG Music Staff
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,545
There are times when one would want to upload an audio file to YouTube. (no video)

I realize that this can be done by creating a video, that is really a slide show, and this is how youtube says to do it http://support.google.com/youtube/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1696878


I'm wondering if someone has found an easier way than that to do it. For example, is there software that you run that lets you choose an audio file, and just type text that you want displayed for the whole song (or a single picture), and then press SEND TO YOUTUBE?


Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
Off-Topic
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 25,882
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 25,882
I use Animoto to add pictures and text to audio and create short videos. You can do some but not all adjustments of the timing. By choosing a background style, you can have some control over picture and text transitions. It's very easy to use and produces video that looks better that most amateur work. There are some uploading options.

www.animoto.com


BIAB 2024 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 6.5 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6; Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus Studio 192, Presonus Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors
Off-Topic
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,074
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,074
I've never seen such a product, but I bet that whoever writes the program and makes it available for a 99 cent download will make a lot of money.

Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,987
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,987
Dr. Peter, if you have Win 7 (actually any version of Windows), you will have MS Movie Maker (or download it free from M$). It will allow you to attach an audio file (many formats) to a digital picture. If you only want text and music, without graphics or a slideshow, you can use the Sniping Tool or Shift+PrtScn to capture the screen as a .jpg file Screenshot. With only one .jpg you can upload your audio to YT.

At Step 2 in YouTube's instructions, select ANY digital picture or the Screenshot you've created above. Now, MMM will give you the option of ending the video and audio together.

Off-Topic
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,074
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,074
Quote:

Dr. Peter, if you have Win 7 (actually any version of Windows), you will have MS Movie Maker (or download it free from M$). It will allow you to attach an audio file (many formats) to a digital picture. If you only want text and music, without graphics or a slideshow, you can use the Sniping Tool or Shift+PrtScn to capture the document as a .jpg file. With only one .jpg you can upload your audio to YT.




Don,
the link he posted to youtube's instructions on how to post a single picture with music is pretty much what you said ... but my understanding is that he's looking for something more automated than that.

Off-Topic
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,576
P
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
P
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,576
How to upload mp3 files to youtube using camtasia studio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qI1Eqyyrw8

Upload a mp3 to youtube
http://www.mp32tube.com/


Lenovo YOGA 900 Window s 10 Home 64bit 16GB RAM\2018 13” MacBook Air casio wk7500 presonus audiobox i2 usb interface
casio wk-7500
biab & realband 2023 everything pk both with Current builds
Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,047
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,047
I use WMP visualizations with MOVAVI Screen Capture Studio. Bout 50 bucks.

Not real imaginative, but simple, good 720p HD quality and compatible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC7f9fO5c-k
27 video's to select from.

Some number of these were in audio only format in showcase.

There are links for PG and Movavi there.

Last edited by seeker; 02/17/13 10:58 PM.

FrankB

Down The Street vs2015 12-03-2014
Win7, AMD QuadA8-5500,16GB,2TeraHD, Komplete 10
PG Ultra Plus 2016,Alesis 12USB, Sonar Platinum
Off-Topic
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,129
J
Expert
Offline
Expert
J
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,129
I realize YouTube is the most popular and viewed forum for video - it's ubiquitous, well understood, easily accessible, and cheapest (!!free!! you can even make money if you find advertisers !!! - gotta love technology, market dominance, and the ad-supported business model). On those grounds alone, I could see PG's interest in using it for sharing audio.

That said - I am ALWAYS more inclined to watch a VIDEO over an Audio-only post, regardless of forum, because I find it more engaging than audio only (unless there are no competing video equivalents, or more full-featured and user-friendly sites for audio).

My question is - feature for feature, for sharing audio files - is Youtube the best service to use ? I realize there may be other reasons for wanting to use YouTube (of which I am unaware at this time - maybe someone can offer some).

I have noticed that many PG members post their music to sites other than YouTube. For those users, firstly, do you pay a fee ? and feature for feature - do you see any benefits of posting to the site you use (please name it) vs. Youtube ?

Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,987
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,987
Peter, here is a test video that I uploaded this morning using Windows Live Movie Maker which is part of Win 7. This video test took longer to upload than it did to create. Probably ten minutes total.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ-wcCvSme0

You can create scrolling or stationery text with the app also, along with scores of nice transitions between subsequent photos.

Caveat: I own both the tune (Created in BIAB) as well as the digital photo.

Last edited by Don Gaynor; 02/18/13 10:18 AM.
Off-Topic
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,576
P
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
P
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,576
Peter do we have a winner


Lenovo YOGA 900 Window s 10 Home 64bit 16GB RAM\2018 13” MacBook Air casio wk7500 presonus audiobox i2 usb interface
casio wk-7500
biab & realband 2023 everything pk both with Current builds
Off-Topic
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,705
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,705
Just use windows movie maker but instead of inseerting movies and or jpegs use the title, caption or credits features to enter your lyric and the time it to the audio file.

Later,

Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,987
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,987
Peter, pay attention! We may have a pop quiz later!

Off-Topic
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 7,687
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 7,687
Quote:

I am ALWAYS more inclined to watch a VIDEO over an Audio-only post, regardless of forum, because I find it more engaging than audio only (unless there are no competing video equivalents, or more full-featured and user-friendly sites for audio).




Absolutely, couldn't agree more Joe.

Peter, I STRONGLY suggest that you produce nice High Def 720P videos with high bitrate audio for Biab and RB. There's so many beautiful HD vids on YT now that I won't watch a SD one unless it's something I just have to see. All of the major software companies have HD vids now but their older SD ones are still up and I will watch those if I must.

The reason I say that is because I have a 32" big screen for my studio and will occasionally take my laptop to the living room and watch stuff on my 52" big screen. Trying to watch a crappy 360 or even <gasp> a 240 video on a big screen is painful and I just won't do it. I'm at work now and just opened up the newest Biab 2013 vid from the Support page and on my 19" office monitor the Biab main window is unreadable, look at the instrument buttons in green, you can't even read those. I'm assuming at best that video is 360 and probably even 240 it's so bad. That's just unacceptable in today's market. There's been several posts lately about people using big screens for their studios and with the prices so cheap and coming down every day it seems, HD is fast becoming the only way to go.

I was about to suggest if HD is a problem then at least make the vids 480P which is standard def DVD quality but HD is so common now that if you're going to change how you do the vids might as well go all the way and make them 720P. And please realize standard def 480P DVD's have not been sold for years. Blue Ray has been out what 4 or 5 years now? That's 1080P and 1080P sets have been out for 2-3 years now. Things move fast in the high def video arena. These low def videos just make the company look old and out of touch. Seriously, if somebody opens up the 2013 video and doesn't realize it's supposed to be 2013 they're liable to simply close it and they will assume it's an antique from 2007 or something.

Old and out of touch is not cool for a cutting edge music software company.

You know me by now Peter, I'm not trying to be insulting or anything like that, this is just my usual subtle-as-a-train-wreck opinion.

Bob


Biab/RB latest build, Win 11 Pro, Ryzen 5 5600 G, 512 Gig SSD, 16 Gigs Ram, Steinberg UR22 MkII, Roland Sonic Cell, Kurzweil PC3, Hammond SK1, Korg PA3XPro, Garritan JABB, Hypercanvas, Sampletank 3, more.
Off-Topic
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,545
PG Music Staff
OP Offline
PG Music Staff
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,545
>>> was about to suggest if HD is a problem then at least make the vids 480P which is standard def DVD quality

They are 480p . On our site http://demos.pgmusic.com/video/bbw/BB2013_NewFeaturesRT.mp4 and youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH4MDdmWuS0

>> And please realize standard def 480P DVD's have not been sold for years.

Last I heard (2012), DVD's were still outselling Blu-Ray 6:1 in unit sales http://www.avsforum.com/t/1415117/2012-b...nts-here-new/30


>> Old and out of touch is not cool for a cutting edge music software company.

Yes, we plan on 720p option for future videos.


Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
Off-Topic
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 7,687
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 7,687
Ok, we may have discovered something. On the Support page here:

http://www.pgmusic.com/videos.bbwin.htm

When I open up the videos the player has no option to change the resolution and it definitely is not 480P but yes you're correct the YT one gives you the option to set it at 480P and when I did that the picture is much clearer plus it's wide screen. Check out the Support page links, they're not right. Perhaps its just a setting in the embedded player that can be changed at your end.

Concerning my point about 480P DVD's this gets highly technical. I misspoke when I said they're not sold. They are being sold but there is major video processing going on in DVD players to deinterlace and upconvert them to look almost as good as 720P HD. In effect they're HD while Blue Ray could be called Super HD. Your vids on YT do not get any of that processing inside a regular computer unless the person has it all set up with a high end video card and the smarts to set it up properly and I'm not sure if a YT vid can even be processed like that anyway. Bottom line a 480P YT vid is not close to being 480P DVD quality at least none of the ones I've seen on my computer system while my collection of 480P DVD's looks awesome on my 52" big screen coming from my Sony DVD player.

Quote:

Yes, we plan on 720p option for future videos.




Cool!

Bob


Biab/RB latest build, Win 11 Pro, Ryzen 5 5600 G, 512 Gig SSD, 16 Gigs Ram, Steinberg UR22 MkII, Roland Sonic Cell, Kurzweil PC3, Hammond SK1, Korg PA3XPro, Garritan JABB, Hypercanvas, Sampletank 3, more.
Off-Topic
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,342
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,342
I'm fond of AquaSoft's free SlideShow for YouTube. Used it to make this.


Best,
Tom Smith
Win10/64 • i7-8700K • 24 GB RAM
BIAB 2024 • Reaper 7 • Izotope MPS
AKG C1000S • IK iRig I/O Pro
Off-Topic
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,892
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,892
Hey Tom,

That's a BRILLIANT SONG!!!!!! I loved it. You should post this link over in the User's Showcase forum.

I'm laughing my head off here. The lyrics are incredibly inventive and the music and arrangement are a perfect fit.

Regards,
Noel


MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2024
Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,987
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,987
Wonderful, Tom! Still chuckling, lol

Off-Topic
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,545
PG Music Staff
OP Offline
PG Music Staff
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,545
Thanks Tom. Nice video.

Another approach, if the file was in RealBand or Band-in-a-Box, would be to make a video of the chords window (or lyrics window), and take a screenshot video of that (using something like jing from techsmith.com (free) , which has an upload to youtube button built in. The challenge would be to record the audio from the computer, and not from the external mic, though there may be an easy way for that. The end result wouldn't look as slick as your video (likely less audio quality too), but might take less time, since you could likely do it in 1 take (load the song, start A/V capture program framed to the chord screen, press play in RealBand or BB, and 4 minutes later, press STOP, and then upload to youtibe.


Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
Off-Topic
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 7,687
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 7,687
I just remembered Doug McKenzie. He's a forum member but I haven't seen any posts from him in years. He's posted a bunch of Biab vids and somewhere I saw a write up where he explains exactly how he did it, it may be hiding on his website. Here's one of his YT vids and also his main website. I'm sure he would respond to you Peter if you were to contact him directly because he loves Biab and refers to it all the time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfSutEz87Jk

http://www.bushgrafts.com/jazz/home.htm

To anybody else, you have to check him out if you like jazz piano. He's a very good player and loves to teach.

Bob


Biab/RB latest build, Win 11 Pro, Ryzen 5 5600 G, 512 Gig SSD, 16 Gigs Ram, Steinberg UR22 MkII, Roland Sonic Cell, Kurzweil PC3, Hammond SK1, Korg PA3XPro, Garritan JABB, Hypercanvas, Sampletank 3, more.
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News
User Video: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box®

The Bob Doyle Media YouTube channel is known for demonstrating how you can creatively incorporate AI into your projects - from your song projects to avatar building to face swapping, and more!

His latest video, Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box, he explains in detail how you can use the Melodist feature in Band-in-a-Box with ACE Studio. Follow along as he goes from "nothing" to "something" with his Band-in-a-Box MIDI Melodist track, using ACE Studio to turn it into a vocal track (or tracks, you'll see) by adding lyrics for those notes that will trigger some amazing AI vocals!

Watch: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box


Band-in-a-Box® 2024 German for Windows is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Wir waren fleißig und haben über 50 neue Funktionen und eine erstaunliche Sammlung neuer Inhalte hinzugefügt, darunter 222 RealTracks, neue RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, abspielbare RealTracks Set 3, abspielbare RealDrums Set 2, zwei neue Sets von "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 und mehr!

Paket | Was ist Neu

Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!

Add updated printing options, enhanced tracks settings, smoother use of MGU and SGU (BB files) within PowerTracks, and more with the latest PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 update!

Learn more about this free update for PowerTracks Pro Audio & download it at www.pgmusic.com/support_windows_pt.htm#2024_5

The Newest RealBand 2024 Update is Here!

The newest RealBand 2024 Build 5 update is now available!

Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.

This free update is available to all RealBand 2024 users. To learn more about this update and download it, head to www.pgmusic.com/support.realband.htm#20245

The Band-in-a-Box® Flash Drive Backup Option

Today (April 5) is National Flash Drive Day!

Did you know... not only can you download your Band-in-a-Box® Pro, MegaPAK, or PlusPAK purchase - you can also choose to add a flash drive backup copy with the installation files for only $15? It even comes with a Band-in-a-Box® keychain!

For the larger Band-in-a-Box® packages (UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition), the hard drive backup copy is available for only $25. This will include a preinstalled and ready to use program, along with your installation files.

Backup copies are offered during the checkout process on our website.

Already purchased your e-delivery version, and now you wish you had a backup copy? It's not too late! If your purchase was for the current version of Band-in-a-Box®, you can still reach out to our team directly to place your backup copy order!

Note: the Band-in-a-Box® keychain is only included with flash drive backup copies, and cannot be purchased separately.

Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.

Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!

Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows for free with build 1111!

With this update, there's more control when saving images from the Print Preview window, we've added defaults to the MultiPicker for sorting and font size, updated printing options, updated RealTracks and other content, and addressed user-reported issues with the StylePicker, MIDI Soloists, key signature changes, and more!

Learn more about this free update for Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1111

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Review: 4.75 out of 5 Stars!

If you're looking for a in-depth review of the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows version, you'll definitely find it with Sound-Guy's latest review, Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Review: Incredible new capabilities to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs.

A few excerpts:
"The Tracks view is possibly the single most powerful addition in 2024 and opens up a new way to edit and generate accompaniments. Combined with the new MultiPicker Library Window, it makes BIAB nearly perfect as an 'intelligent' composer/arranger program."

"MIDI SuperTracks partial generation showing six variations – each time the section is generated it can be instantly auditioned, re-generated or backed out to a previous generation – and you can do this with any track type. This is MAJOR! This takes musical experimentation and honing an arrangement to a new level, and faster than ever."

"Band in a Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is huge, with hundreds of functions, more than any one person is likely to ever use. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. BIAB can do some things that no DAW does, and this year BIAB has more DAW-like functions than ever."

Forum Statistics
Forums66
Topics81,662
Posts735,548
Members38,532
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
Newest Members
Jeffrey thomas, skyanderson3, akbrpra, Benfil77, William L
38,532 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 173
DC Ron 101
dcuny 85
WaoBand 74
rsdean 74
Today's Birthdays
jazzkeith, Mavrick20002, Pain-Driven, rolfie, Roycol
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5