Help with Sending MP3 Files Via Edirol Recorder

Whistle
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I thought this would be easy. I was trying to set up so I could send a couple of recorded tunes to MT Guru’s site to test and maybe get feedback (with his permission), but I can’t get my computer to recognize the USB hookup. I followed directions and have the required compact flash card in the Edirol R-1; I either get nothing on the computer or that the computer does not recognize device; the Edirol displays connected via USB. I’ve switched out USB chords, flash cards and computer ports with no luck. Any ideas?

Philo

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If the files are stored as MP3 on the flash card, it’s often easier to take it out and use a flash card reader w/the computer.

http://www.sandisk.com/products/readers-accessories

and similar products from other manufacturers. Pick one that includes reading your format of card.

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Any chance you could just read the SD card directly with an external card reader rather than relying on the Edirol USB?

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Thanks guys; I’ll try my wife’s computer and then give one of the suggested devices a try.

Philo

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If you have any other device which takes an SD card and knows how to talk to your computer (a camera, perhaps) you could try using that as the reader.

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I apologize for the stupid question that doesn’t really help re the Edirol, but what MTGuru site are you talking about? Is there a place we can upload MP3’s to?
That said, I’m surprised Edirol doesn’t provide software to download the MP3’s–have you looked at the Roland site? I have a BR-1, and early Roland multi track recorder and it had a CD-ROM with the necessary software. This is from the Roland site, but might be about a different model than you have:
“The R-09HR comes with Cakewalk’s “pyro Audio Creator LE” CD-ROM. This software is perfect for WAV/MP3 audio file editing; to trim cut, or fade audio sections, to burn audio collections to CD, publish a web page with sounds, to publish a blog with audio, to podcast an interview or performance, and so on. With “pyro” the R-09HR package becomes truly a complete recording solution suite from recording to CD-burning.”
Thanks,
Jay

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My error - MT Guru corrected me - he is one of several mentors at the “Whistle This” site to which I am trying to send MP3; quite a lovely site that’s all about the music and constructive criticism; and you can get to listen to identified whistles in the clips.

The R-1 is supposed to have the inherent capability, as long as you load the smart card; there is a section in the accompanying booklet. Earlier today I sent an email to the support area of the Roland web site to try to get some input.

I just thought it might be nice to put some clips out there since I run my mouth so much. Thanks again all.

Philo

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Because of my work, I finally had to spring for a new computer, as the drives on my 6 year old are shot. Hopefully, the 19 in 1 card reader on the new one will accommodate the Edirol compact flash.

Philo