Dropped notes

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Post by miker » Sat Oct 05, 2019 2:42 pm

I spent yesterday tearing my hair out. Please examine the attached file. I've used the mixer to isolate the soprano line. It plays back fine.

However, when I export it as MP3, the eighth note D on beat two of measure 7 does not sound. I have shortened the duration of the preceding note in the MIDI tool. I have played back through MIDI and audio units. I have exported as all of the options. I have converted to MP3 in iTunes. I have tried two different MIDI to MP3 convertors. In both of those cases, although the MP3 plays back correctly on my computer, when I email them to be checked the recipient is unable to open the MP3s. I have restarted the computer, with the same results.

I sent it in to tech support, but being the weekend, I don't expect to hear until next week. If anyone can help me out, I will be truly grateful!

This dropping repeated notes on MP3 export happens in multiple pieces, not just this one. I have also tried it in F25. I'm generating learning tracks, so playback has to be correct.

Thanks.
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Post by zuill » Sat Oct 05, 2019 3:26 pm

I tried all kinds of modifications. When I changed it to Garritan sounds, all worked well. However, you only have the option of Wav export, which means you would then have to convert the Wav files.

When I turned off HP, it exported properly. However, you might need HP. So, I modified the Standard HP. I put the Rhythmic Feel slider down to 0. I suppose, if you need Rhythmic Feel, you could experiment with settings other than 0.

Test the attached file to see if it works any better for you.

Zuill

P.S.: I added a sample mp3 of the beginning measures where the problem was occurring, originally.
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Post by miker » Sat Oct 05, 2019 3:45 pm

Thanks, Zuill. I have to sing choir this morning, but it’s definitely on the afternoon schedule!

I’m thinking that the rhythmic feel is less important than the correct notes.
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Post by zuill » Sat Oct 05, 2019 4:05 pm

I took the liberty of making a change in the Piano sound used. Finale has available a slightly better piano sound in the SmartMusic SoftSynth that many people are not aware of. It's called Piano 1. I think it is slightly more realistic, and still gives the option of recording directly to mp3.

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Post by oldmkvi » Sat Oct 05, 2019 4:06 pm

Well, I posted a reply, but it's not here.

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Post by miker » Sat Oct 05, 2019 6:59 pm

Zuill, many, many thanks. I'm not sure if it was changing to Piano 1, or no HP (I think I forgot to turn it off for one song) but they are rendering properly.

Much appreciated!
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Post by zuill » Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:24 pm

You don't need to turn HP off. Just customize it the way my file did. The rest of HP might be useful.

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