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Ron.M

Posts: 7051
Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Scotland

Amazing Slowdowner

I tried to move my registered copy of ASD (ver 2.7.6) to my new computer (still running XP Pro), but the program errors out after a few cycles.
Have re-entered the password key, but no joy.

Emailed Roni Music and they say I have to upgrade to ver 3 at an additional cost of $30.

I've used the program for a while now and think it's really good, but I think $30 to upgrade a program which already cost me $40 a few years ago in order to make it work again is a little bit steep.

I'm happy with the program the way it was and don't really need any "upgrade".

It still seems to be essentially the same product with some bugs fixed?

Maybe not and I'm just being another moaner and not appreciating the guy's programming work and time?

What do you think?

Does anyone else use it?

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2010 16:10:30

Rain

Posts: 475
Joined: Jul. 7 2005

RE: Amazing Slowdowner (in reply to Ron.M)

Ron I've been using a program called Transcribe for years now and I love it, as well all the updates are free. heres a link for it

http://www.seventhstring.com/index.html

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2010 16:21:49

rogeliocan

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From: Canada

RE: Amazing Slowdowner (in reply to Rain)

I was given a license of Transcribe and never figured out how to do what I did through ASD, to me it was not intuitive and after 15 minutes I gave up. I really had no reason to move away from ASD so I did not have a reason to spend more time on trying to figure it out.
I know Transcribe does more than ASD but ASD does exactly what I want.

I really like ASD and think it's worth the upgrade. I still run mine on XP don't know why running on Pro would cause it to fail. And I'm running version 2.02

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2010 16:58:04

Rain

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RE: Amazing Slowdowner (in reply to rogeliocan)

I'm from the other side I used ASD and I much prefer Transcribe, its as easy as dragging an mp3 file or a video file and your off and running as well I like the free updates.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2010 17:03:35

Ron.M

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Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Scotland

RE: Amazing Slowdowner (in reply to rogeliocan)

quote:

I still run mine on XP don't know why running on Pro would cause it to fail. And I'm running version 2.02

The problem is that just entering the pass-key is not good enough...it seems I need to run a small "license file" that would have been emailed with the key. (found out from Web search)

Unfortunately this is on my old HDD in Outlook Express.

Since I can only use this as a slave drive (Windows won't work with a different Motherboard) I cannot run or access Outlook Express.

The Motherboard failed on my old computer.

Technology!

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2010 17:07:09

rogeliocan

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Joined: Nov. 23 2009
From: Canada

RE: Amazing Slowdowner (in reply to Ron.M)

I just installed version 2.8.5 to see what changed (nothing...from a quick look). All I needed to do was to enter my original password and it works. No license file.

I don't know what changed in version 3 but if it's the same from 2.0 to 2.8, I think $30 is a lot considering it's $50 for a new version.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2010 17:22:38

XXX

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RE: Amazing Slowdowner (in reply to Ron.M)

i have version 3 and its workey with xp too, just FYI.
transcribe, at least the version i had, cannot compete with the audio quality of ASD IMO. with a good recording, you can slow down to 20% and still hear clearly, thats pretty AMAZING.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2010 17:24:54

rogeliocan

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From: Canada

RE: Amazing Slowdowner (in reply to XXX)

But what has changed since 2.0? I don't see anything major in 2.8.5.
And I don's see a version history on the web site.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2010 17:27:12

Ron.M

Posts: 7051
Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Scotland

RE: Amazing Slowdowner (in reply to rogeliocan)

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All I needed to do was to enter my original password and it works. No license file.

Are you still running it on the same computer you first installed it on?

If so, then maybe that's because you ran the orginal license file when you first set it up.

After that, it will accept a certain amount of updates using the same pass-key.

It's possible that the "license file" is an anti piracy check that ties the software into the computer motherboard number (like Windows).

So maybe you don't actually "buy" the software when you pay your money, but merely "lease" it for the lifespan of your computer.

cheers,

Ron

Edit: I have emailed Roni Music and asked them if they wish to visit this thread and clarify things for us.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2010 18:28:45

rogeliocan

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Joined: Nov. 23 2009
From: Canada

RE: Amazing Slowdowner (in reply to Ron.M)

quote:

Are you still running it on the same computer you first installed it on?

I've switched computers at least 2 times since I bought this and have reinstalled it using the same executable. Just one file Setup.exe, and then entering the password.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 18 2010 18:54:49

r0bbie

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Joined: Feb. 11 2007
From: Holland

RE: Amazing Slowdowner (in reply to Ron.M)

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Since I can only use this as a slave drive (Windows won't work with a different Motherboard) I cannot run or access Outlook Express.

Hi Ron,

If u can acces the drive maybe you can inport the .PST files from your old outlook. There is a inport/export option in outlook under "File" so you should be able to inport old mail from your old disk.

I have done this sucsesfully in the past with my own old mail but I would make a backup first. You never know.. It still is Micro$oft...

Rob.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 19 2010 9:23:58

Ron.M

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Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Scotland

RE: Amazing Slowdowner PROBLEM SOLVED (in reply to r0bbie)

Thanks Robbie...

There had been a bit of a mix up and Roni Music had thought my initial email was a "general" enquiry about how to upgrade and to confirm my previous registration.

Rolf Nilsson at Roni Music kindly sent me my missing "unlocking file", along with very detailed instructions of how to use it.

He also recommended downloading the version 2.8.5 and I must admit it has really great sound quality and much less artefacts than the original version I was running. Brilliant product IMO.

Very prompt and efficient service.

Many thanks Rolf!

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 19 2010 10:50:22

Ron.M

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Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Scotland

RE: Amazing Slowdowner PROBLEM SOLVED (in reply to Ron.M)

I also got a reply from Rolf with this info:

.....................................

If you are into flamenco, then you should really check out version 3 of ASD
It has a transient preservation slow down algorithm (Slow Down Type 4)
sounds fantastic for plucked instruments such as a nylon guitar

it's here
http://www.ronimusic.com/download.htm

if you test it, don't install it over your older version
you can change the install path to say
C:\Program Files\Roni Music\ASD 331
or something like that

if you don't like, just uninstall that version

Rolf

...........................................

Certainly looks interesting and will look into upgrading once the demands on my credit card lighten up a bit...

Jeez, this month has been...computer packed in..(new computer), workshop oscilloscope packed in (beyond repair....new oscilloscope needed) + High heating bills + Car Road Tax renewal + Christmas presents...etc etc...

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 19 2010 12:18:26