FOT Labs: Musicians, Audio Folks, Spoken Word Types...Telephone Game?

[not that clay]

I tried uploading a .wav file, but it kept failing so many times (it was over 50MB) that I tried mp3, but then that just came up blank.  So I tried Ogg as a last resort.

Gimme a couple days and I'll re-up is as a .wav, and maybe by then DFK will have more time.  If not, we can either jump to the next name on the last or give Fredericks another crack at it, depending on how hard and fast these rules are.  I like Fredericks' idea, but that might be counter to the mutant spirit of the telephone game.

You tried! That's good enough! Don't worry about it.

[KickTheBobo]

If anyone needs to convert mp3 to wav for working on their iteration, there is this freeware utility that does just that: 

http://wav2mp3.webternals.com/pages/download

Also, this site seems to convert audio formats: http://media-convert.com/

I haven't tried either, but they seem legit.

I know it isn't ideal to compress-decompress-compress as far as audio quality goes, but I think for the sake of this experiment, it's probably fine.

If anyone is having any trouble, shoot me a PM and I can help you out if needed.

DanB, you are up my man!

[Shaggy 2 Grote]

I think I'll try re-upping it right now: my WiFi was screwed up all weekend, which was probably why my .wav upload kept failing.

[fonpr]

Oops!

[Dan B]

It's finals time, so I may have to do what dave just did and back out for now. That is unless no one minds my waiting until after this weekend when I'll have more time to work on this.

[KickTheBobo]

It's finals time, so I may have to do what dave just did and back out for now. That is unless no one minds my waiting until after this weekend when I'll have more time to work on this.

I'm thinking that for the sake of momentum, maybe we should have a 24hr window for each turn. You can always just pass and then pick up again next go around.

Probably should be that the person whose turn it is should PM the next in line either when they are done, or pass.

sound okay?

[Dan B]

I'm fine with that. I PM'd erech

[Shaggy 2 Grote]

Sorry, guys, but the .wav upload turned out to be 5:21 of silence, just like the mp3.  I think Soundcloud just wants me to work in .ogg.  If Erech or anyone has a problem with it, let me know, and I'll try Sendspace or something.

[erechoveraker]

I have to pass this around too, my work week starts tomorrow. SUCH A QUITTER.

[KickTheBobo]

i converted Grote's ogg back to Wav. Erech is passing so Joe Lunchpail, you are UP.

[iAmBaronVonTito]

im very disappointed that i dont have the tools to record audio and wish terribly i could participate in this.  at any rate, please post the end result when youre finished so i can fully decide how much i should be kicking myself (which will be harder if it turns out amazing).

[KickTheBobo]

im very disappointed that i dont have the tools to record audio and wish terribly i could participate in this.  at any rate, please post the end result when youre finished so i can fully decide how much i should be kicking myself (which will be harder if it turns out amazing).

Baron, you don't necessarily need to record audio. You could just edit the previous waveform and maybe add samples and whatnot. I believe that Audacity (free) lets you layer stuff. There are tons of free sound effects you can get online as well.

I can give you, or anyone else a hand with software & whatnot if you need.

Would love to have you join in! Let me know and I'll put you on the roster.

[Regular Joe]

I have assembled audio for animations before, but I have never actually tried to assemble a song so I'm kind of excited and nervous about this, as I get ready to work on it. I have questions about what I should do here, but the cool part is that instead of asking these questions, I'm just going to jump in and do what comes to mind and hope I do it right. 24 hours is so short, but I will do my best!

[fonpr]

I have assembled audio for animations before, but I have never actually tried to assemble a song so I'm kind of excited and nervous about this, as I get ready to work on it. I have questions about what I should do here, but the cool part is that instead of asking these questions, I'm just going to jump in and do what comes to mind and hope I do it right. 24 hours is so short, but I will do my best!

I'm rooting for you, Joe.  PM Dave if you have any questions for me.

[Regular Joe]

After sitting with this for a bit I see that I am too unprepared for this, I don't know the tools well enough, so I've decided to pass. I will study up on this junk and come to the table better suited next time.

Sorry to let you down, Fredericks!

Scratch that, I'm gonna try anyhow.