Music conversion software (to 12 notes only)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding software to convert music into a format compatible with a Capricorn Electronics Caroling Christmas Bells, specifically limiting the output to 12 distinct notes corresponding to the bells. The scope includes software suggestions, music conversion techniques, and potential resources for creating custom music.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests searching for carol sheet music as a potential resource.
  • Another proposes looking for simple MIDI songs that can be edited and used to command the music module, emphasizing the need to convert MIDI output for storage on the cartridge.
  • A different participant mentions a specific software, AmazingMIDI, as a possible tool for the conversion process, although they have not personally tried it.
  • The original poster expresses a desire for software that can create tablatures limited to 12 notes, indicating their engineering background but limited musical experience.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present various suggestions and resources, but there is no consensus on a specific software solution or method for achieving the desired music conversion.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not clarify the specific requirements for the software or the format needed for the music cartridge, leaving some assumptions about compatibility and functionality unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in music programming, MIDI editing, or those looking to create custom music for electronic instruments may find this discussion relevant.

taylaron
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Greetings PFers
I've got a Capricorn Electronics Caroling Christmas Bells.
http://www.digitalfires.com/bells/

I'm not going to pay $90 for another music cartridge, so I've decided to program in my own songs... yay!...

My trouble is that I need a piece of software to convert some simple music (like a CD of just bells playing) into only 12 notes. There are 12 bells, each of a different note on my Christmas Bell set. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Perhaps I could use a piece of software that makes tablatures (but only 12 notes...)
I have little musical background, but sufficient engineering experience to do this.

Thanks for your help.

Kind regards.
-Tay
 
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Try to google for carol sheet music.
 
Look for very simple MIDI songs, and use those to command the module. There are plenty of MIDI christmas songs, and with an editor you can customize them.

Basically what you're looking for is converting the midi output to some way to store them on your cartridge, or maybe you can just control it yoruself.
 

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