Still any Voyetra users out there?

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  1. chumbo

    chumbo Ultrasonic

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    Hi,
    The name probably doesn't mean anything to anybody younger than...40?
    But to those that do know what I'm talking about, is anybody still actively using it or have access to it? Because as I understand, it's not possible to run it on a modern computer because it's a DOS only app. (I'm on Win 10 x64).

    So my question is, would some kind soul be up to converting some Voyetra songs (.SNG) into MIDI files? I would be willing to pay a reasonable amount. I'm of course not rich, just a musician who found these ooold files on a backup drive and am really curious to hear what I was doing musically some 20+ years ago!?

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  4. chumbo

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    Thanks. I sort of knew that already but, correct me if I'm wrong...I still need a Sound Blaster Pro to run it? If so, I'd need to buy one, (they are really expensive now +50€!? because vintage or collector's item I guess?). Then I'd also need an old motherboard with a ISA port to plug it in!?

    So....back to my question, anybody running a working Voyetra system willing to convert some .SNG files to MIDI?
    I imagine it's fairly simple and straight-forward process of just loading the .SNG in Voyetra and hitting 'Save As'?
    Thanks!
     
  5. dadgad

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    Hi chumbo, how many .sng files do you need to convert to MIDI files? I still use Voyetra Sequencer Plus on a regular basis.
     
  6. chumbo

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    AWESOME!!
    There are 39 in total, hope that's ok?? :unsure:
    I also have 2 .TRK files, do you know what those are?

    I also have the following .SNG files but I think you'll probably confirm to me that these are original Voyetra demo songs?
    ANITRAS.SNG, DEMOSONG.SNG, MAPLERAG.SNG, MINUETG.SNG, TAPTUTOR.SNG, TUTORIAL.SNG
     
  7. smys

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    Hello, could not you install the Oracle VM virtualbox, run an xp version inside your windows 10 and install there the Voyetra?

    This would all be absolutely free.
     
  8. chumbo

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    smys...the OS is not so much the problem. There is something called DOSbox which allows you to run DOS in Windows but there still remains the problem of the sound card. AFAIK, from what the webpage Recycle posted above says, it appears it will only work with a Sound Blaster Pro or Pro 2 card.
     
  9. dadgad

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    Hi chumbo, zip the files, upload them and I'll convert them free of charge. :wink:
     
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  10. chumbo

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    You are just too awesome for words!! :woot: Thanks so so much! Really kind of you!
    If you ever need a funky guitar for a track...I'm your man ;)

    (I'll pm you the files....)
     
  11. dadgad

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    Hi chumbo, all files converted, check your PM.
    :wink:
     
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    Thanks, thanks, thanks!! Really very kind of you to do that for a total stranger :yes:
    I'd gladly tip you for your kindness if you want to send me your paypal address ;)
    I've rediscovered lots of lost old tracks I'd forgotten about...fun to listen to them again!
     
  13. dadgad

    dadgad Kapellmeister

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    It's a pleasure chumbo, enjoy :mates:
     
  14. chumbo

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    You're a kind soul my friend! :thumbsup:
     
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    Check this guy!
     
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  16. chumbo

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    Holy crap!? :woot:
     
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    This guy is insane , a must see !!!!
    Fun to see Voyetra in action.
    Do you know this software runs on a 286 processor !!!!
    I still have this version somewhere
     
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    THAT! is really something. LoL.
    Gotten me inspired to include in TO-DO list: Make Reaper Theme: MS-DOS style.

    +1
     
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