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I'm having trouble with my PowerTracks for Windows program. by Alyssa - PG Music 10/01/18 10:20 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 1,239	0	1,239	10/01/18 10:20 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
Editing help by caplive 04/27/24 12:54 PM Jim Fogle Replies: 1 Views: 110	1	110	04/27/24 12:54 PM by Jim Fogle
During playback, why is there a delay before my mixer moves (volume, pan, audio effects) are heard? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:44 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 292	0	292	09/17/18 07:44 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I synchronize PowerTracks with another MIDI device? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:47 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 305	0	305	09/17/18 07:47 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I control my MIDI sounds using the Tracks Window? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:37 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 317	0	317	09/17/18 07:37 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
When I try to record, I receive a message that says "Awaiting MIDI Sync". by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:48 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 319	0	319	09/17/18 07:48 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
Volume and Pan settings change whenever I play the song. by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:28 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 323	0	323	09/17/18 07:28 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How can I split specific notes/events out of one track and move them to a different track? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:49 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 324	0	324	09/17/18 07:49 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How can I easily raise or lower the velocity (volume) of all MIDI notes in a track? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/14/18 07:54 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 327	0	327	09/14/18 07:54 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
What is the best way to transfer songs from one computer to another? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:24 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 336	0	336	09/17/18 07:24 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I load MIDI files from other PG Music programs into PowerTracks Pro Audio? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:32 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 336	0	336	09/17/18 07:32 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
When I separate drum sounds to another track, they sound like piano notes. by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:36 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 337	0	337	09/17/18 07:36 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I render MIDI to wave and burn an audio CD? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/14/18 07:39 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 340	0	340	09/14/18 07:39 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I turn the metronome on or off? Is there a way to save my metronome settings? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:46 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 340	0	340	09/17/18 07:46 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I use the Punch In feature to fix a section of a recorded track? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:35 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 341	0	341	09/17/18 07:35 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
Why can I record only two tracks of Audio at a time? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/14/18 07:59 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 344	0	344	09/14/18 07:59 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I control MIDI fades (crescendos and decrescendos) and MIDI volume within a file? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:38 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 345	0	345	09/17/18 07:38 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
Why does PT play my imported *.wav file back with distortion? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:22 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 348	0	348	09/17/18 07:22 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
Can I record Digital Audio and MIDI at the same time? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:43 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 350	0	350	09/17/18 07:43 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
What files are used with the Drum grid editor? What is the difference between .DP and.DG files? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:26 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 352	0	352	09/17/18 07:26 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
The chord symbols don't show up when I save as a MIDI file and import it into another program? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/14/18 07:42 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 362	0	362	09/14/18 07:42 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I copy a section of one song file into a second song? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:33 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 363	0	363	09/17/18 07:33 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
What is digital audio? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:08 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 364	0	364	09/12/18 09:08 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How can I fade my Audio or MIDI tracks in or out? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:55 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 364	0	364	09/17/18 07:55 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
What is MIDI? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:08 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 366	0	366	09/12/18 09:08 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
Why does the Notation Window not show any notes when I select an odd or compound time signature? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/14/18 08:07 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 366	0	366	09/14/18 08:07 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I create a shortcut on my desktop to open PowerTracks Pro Audio? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:20 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 369	0	369	09/12/18 09:20 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
After installing a new sound card, PowerTracks Pro Audio freezes or crashes. by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:10 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 371	0	371	09/12/18 09:10 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I control what I record and what I listen to? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:21 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 374	0	374	09/12/18 09:21 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
When I record audio, why does it not sync up with my other audio or MIDI tracks? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 10:00 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 374	0	374	09/12/18 10:00 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I set up my Delta 44/66 for recording 4 tracks at once? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:26 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 375	0	375	09/17/18 07:26 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I change the default folder that PowerTracks starts up in? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:21 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 377	0	377	09/17/18 07:21 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I use PowerTracks Pro Audio to receive/save bulk SysEx data from my synth? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:54 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 379	0	379	09/17/18 07:54 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
When I save my files, the MIDI patch/channel information in the tracks window is not saved properly. by Alyssa - PG Music 09/14/18 07:43 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 386	0	386	09/14/18 07:43 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
When recording with a Line In/Mic In, nothing is there when I play back. by Alyssa - PG Music 09/13/18 10:15 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 391	0	391	09/13/18 10:15 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How are the Audio effect presets stored in PowerTracks? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/13/18 10:16 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 394	0	394	09/13/18 10:16 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
Why do all my MIDI tracks play with the same instrument? How do I set a MIDI channel and Patch #? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/13/18 10:21 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 394	0	394	09/13/18 10:21 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I save my song as a Type 0 or Type 1 MIDI file? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:31 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 394	0	394	09/17/18 07:31 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
No drivers are listed in the MIDI Driver Setup dialog. by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:19 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 399	0	399	09/12/18 09:19 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How can I delete the 2 bar lead-in that gets inserted when importing a MIDI file? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:42 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 399	0	399	09/17/18 07:42 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I connect my computer to an external MIDI synthesizer? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:16 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 401	0	401	09/12/18 09:16 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
After mixing audio tracks, I hear Popping (clipping) noises on playback. by Alyssa - PG Music 09/14/18 07:46 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 404	0	404	09/14/18 07:46 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
Can I import a MIDI file into PowerTracks and have the chords displayed? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:24 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 404	0	404	09/17/18 07:24 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
When a manufacturer says a synthesizer/module has 64 voice polyphony, what do they mean? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:18 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 407	0	407	09/12/18 09:18 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
What is the 'Align Music to Click Track' feature for? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/14/18 07:57 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 409	0	409	09/14/18 07:57 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I control the reverb and chorus effects on my SoundBlaster Live! ? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:22 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 411	0	411	09/12/18 09:22 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
What is the benefit of having more than one audio output port on my Sound card? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/14/18 08:00 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 411	0	411	09/14/18 08:00 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
What is the best sequence for external effects equipment? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:14 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 413	0	413	09/12/18 09:14 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
Can I make the audible message box alerts, such as "Keep Take", silent? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/14/18 07:53 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 417	0	417	09/14/18 07:53 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
I am having trouble downloading files from your site. by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:56 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 421	0	421	09/17/18 07:56 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
What "sample rate" and "bit depth" should I use when I am working with digital audio? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/14/18 07:45 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 424	0	424	09/14/18 07:45 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
When I try to install the program, I get the message "Setup is not a valid win32 application". by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:58 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 433	0	433	09/17/18 07:58 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I free up system resources on Windows 98/ME? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:24 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 440	0	440	09/12/18 09:24 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
My computer locks up completely when I play a song. by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:09 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 448	0	448	09/12/18 09:09 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
My MIDI tracks are bleeding into the Audio Track when I record. by Alyssa - PG Music 09/13/18 10:21 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 449	0	449	09/13/18 10:21 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How can I load more than one MIDI file at the same time? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/17/18 07:38 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 449	0	449	09/17/18 07:38 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I use SoundFonts on my SoundBlaster sound card? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:16 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 451	0	451	09/12/18 09:16 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
Delay between when I play a note on my MIDI keyboard and when I hear the note play back. by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:27 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 458	0	458	09/12/18 09:27 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
Can I get the patterns from my drum machine into PowerTracks? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/14/18 08:01 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 465	0	465	09/14/18 08:01 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I use the 1/8 inch line inputs on my sound card? by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:15 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 471	0	471	09/12/18 09:15 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
Message 'MIDI device is currently in use by another application' when I launch the program. by Alyssa - PG Music 09/12/18 09:23 AM Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 477	0	477	09/12/18 09:23 AM by Alyssa - PG Music

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