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"Unable to initialize file"...that's what I get when I try to export an imported midi file in Audacity to an mp3 file. Probably somethign very obvious I have to do, but I can't figure it out. Isabel

Are you saying that I can save a midi file directly to mp3 without first saving to wav. I'm reading conflicting information. I also just ordered a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz sound card. The Sound Blaster card which came with my Dell 8250 has pitiful midi sounds in it. My previous Dell had a Turtle Beach card and the sounds were much better. I have Audacity in my machine and haven't really used it. Will have to investigate its features. Can you recommend a good tutorial for it? Thanks! Isabel P.S. I'll have to check out your presentations!

Thanks, Ken, for the rapid response. When I get a "bug in my ear" and set a project goal I like to dive right into it! I guess my biggest question is whether it's possible to convert the midi files into mp3 files and, if so, to retain the same instrument sounds. I know midi files will sound different on different computers depending upon the sound cards installed. Isabel Here's my start: http://mp3.about.com/cs/tipstricks/a/miditomp3orcd.htm Isabel

Thanks, Ken, for the rapid response. When I get a "bug in my ear" and set a project goal I like to dive right into it! I guess my biggest question is whether it's possible to convert the midi files into mp3 files and, if so, to retain the same instrument sounds. I know midi files will sound different on different computers depending upon the sound cards installed. Isabel

I have a keyboard with which I can save files to a floppy (or I can attach the keyboard to the computer input, but I'm real sketchy as to how to get decent results and have very little experience with audio. I would like to create music for my slideshows on that keyboard. Can anyone point me to some non-technical as possible tutorials as to how to do this. I will be using a Roland Fantom. Isabel

My Webpage I'm new to PTE as well, but prepare my slides in Photoshop. They could also be prepared in Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, or any one of a myriad of photoediting or art programs that also have painting capabilities. You save your images as jpg files and they don't have to be huge. YOu can use a resolution of 72 ppi. 800 x 600 is a good size for pictures as not all viewers will have their monitor resolution higher than that. I also add text in my editing program. Actually, for my programs so far, I have only used a black background, but should I want something with a bit more design I would use the programs I mentioned...but in all honesty, I feel my photos should demand the most attention and if they're good they don't need anything else. I also feel that too many transitions are annoying and prefer to use just the fade in and out, unchecking all the other options. What photoediting program are you using? Isabel

Thank you, Rick! This was the second "serious" PTE presentation I put together and as you sensed it was truly a labor of love. I never knew a cat could be so loving or charismatic! I'm hoping to learn how to record my own music from my keyboard so I don't have to worry about copyright restriction. Isabel My pBase galleries