Scratch

andresmh · 2007-05-17 00:47:41

Someone send us an email asking:

Thanks for the great program. I have downloaded the Scratch and I am enjoying. I cannot listen drum and note sound. Other sounds are OK. What is the problem?

Our response:

The drum and midi commands use the MIDI synthesizer of your sound card. Check your settings--there are sometimes separate settings for the MIDI volume. I could be turned down or muted. It is also possible that your sound card does not support MIDI. The Java player has a software synth so it should play the drum and note commands.

The user replied:

Thank you so much. Now I can listen drum sound. I have just turned on MIDI volume. It's very useful.

beny · 2007-08-30 16:51:01

yeah yeah, blah blah

chezthecolasaldragon · 2008-05-23 15:32:21

umm how do use MIDI sounds on scratch, i have some in a winzip file, and there really awsome game sounds, (from the origonal zaliard) and when ever i trie to use the , i mess up and cant use them...<when green flag clicked><forever><play sound[ zelgm3] until done>

garyfreder · 2008-05-31 15:44:01

Our response:

The drum and midi commands use the MIDI synthesizer of your sound card.

...

I could not hear drums also. I saw this and checked and had the SW Synth all the way down. I set it up and can now drum to my heart's content. Perhaps that hint could be in the info about that block?

Gary

Cyclone103 · 2008-07-21 15:11:51

I cannot hear any of my MIDI sounds either, but I do not know how to turn on the MIDI volume...

shadow_7283 · 2009-01-22 17:45:11

Cyclone103 wrote:
I cannot hear any of my MIDI sounds either, but I do not know how to turn on the MIDI volume...

I didn't know either but AddZero told me. If you are using windows (which is the only one I know how to fix) goto start, all programs, accessories, entertainment, volume control. Change the SW Synth if it is muted. If it is not, then I have no idea what the problem is.

shwingie · 2009-07-14 10:30:37

chezthecolasaldragon wrote:
umm how do use MIDI sounds on scratch, i have some in a winzip file, and there really awsome game sounds, (from the origonal zaliard) and when ever i trie to use the , i mess up and cant use them...<when green flag clicked><forever><play sound[ zelgm3] until done>

When looking through files in scratch, scratch does not recognise zipped folders and shortcuts.
Just open the zipped folder and extract the files.

chezthecolasaldragon · 2010-06-01 14:18:33

shwingie wrote:
chezthecolasaldragon wrote:
umm how do use MIDI sounds on scratch, i have some in a winzip file, and there really awsome game sounds, (from the origonal zaliard) and when ever i trie to use the , i mess up and cant use them...<when green flag clicked><forever><play sound[ zelgm3] until done>
When looking through files in scratch, scratch does not recognise zipped folders and shortcuts.
Just open the zipped folder and extract the files.

This doesn't work even when unzipped.

HEY! YOU CAN USE THE FORUMS FROM A BANNED ACCOUNT!

juststickman · 2010-06-01 14:21:04

chezthecolasaldragon wrote:
shwingie wrote:
chezthecolasaldragon wrote:
umm how do use MIDI sounds on scratch, i have some in a winzip file, and there really awsome game sounds, (from the origonal zaliard) and when ever i trie to use the , i mess up and cant use them...<when green flag clicked><forever><play sound[ zelgm3] until done>
When looking through files in scratch, scratch does not recognise zipped folders and shortcuts.
Just open the zipped folder and extract the files.
This doesn't work even when unzipped.

HEY! YOU CAN USE THE FORUMS FROM A BANNED ACCOUNT!

Maybe the sound file isn't the right type.

cheddargirl · 2010-06-01 14:26:13

chezthecolasaldragon wrote:
shwingie wrote:
chezthecolasaldragon wrote:
umm how do use MIDI sounds on scratch, i have some in a winzip file, and there really awsome game sounds, (from the origonal zaliard) and when ever i trie to use the , i mess up and cant use them...[blocks]<when green flag clicked><forever><play sound[ zelgm3] until done>[/blocks]
When looking through files in scratch, scratch does not recognise zipped folders and shortcuts.
Just open the zipped folder and extract the files.
This doesn't work even when unzipped.

HEY! YOU CAN USE THE FORUMS FROM A BANNED ACCOUNT!

Hey chezthecoladragon, Scratch only accepts certain file sounds, and, unfortunately, MIDI files are not one of them. sad

The best way to get MIDI files into Scratch is to use a music file converter that will transform the MIDI file into another format that Scratch accepts (such as a WAV file). smile

rdococ · 2010-08-17 10:50:14

I can hear them, but they are quiet sometimes.

Jonathanpb · 2010-08-18 02:11:51

Then turn up your MIDI volume. smile

kingofdallamas · 2010-08-18 14:24:37

Mostly, mp3 files work best. Maybe, you can try converting the file with some websites that allow conversions. Try searching Free Music Converters online; there will be helpful links. I hope this helps, and scratch on! big_smile

Ralin · 2010-08-21 12:54:37

Audacity is a free, open source file converter and sound editor. Available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

shadow_7283 · 2010-08-21 14:56:59

kingofdallamas wrote:
Mostly, mp3 files work best. Maybe, you can try converting the file with some websites that allow conversions. Try searching Free Music Converters online; there will be helpful links. I hope this helps, and scratch on!

We're talking about MIDI notes in Scratch, not actual MIDI files.

Ben_10_99 · 2010-10-16 09:34:48

Thank you. I had this problem too.

megaman091 · 2011-07-28 16:02:01

i imported "through the fire and flames" for my new project trailer, but it won't play. My volume is turned up all the way. Have any ideas? Thanks! smile cool

Last edited by megaman091 (2011-07-28 16:02:29)

Barf_Bag · 2011-08-02 22:18:55

megaman091 wrote:
i imported "through the fire and flames" for my new project trailer, but it won't play. My volume is turned up all the way. Have any ideas? Thanks!

What file type is it?

elfin8er · 2012-01-16 09:11:48

Thank you Thank you Thank you! I haven't made any good scratch projects in a while, because the sound wasn't working hmm I'll try this. Now all the ST has to do, is allow you to import MIDI files, and turn them into blocks hmm

James07 · 2012-04-28 11:10:18

chezthecolasaldragon wrote:
shwingie wrote:
chezthecolasaldragon wrote:
umm how do use MIDI sounds on scratch, i have some in a winzip file, and there really awsome game sounds, (from the origonal zaliard) and when ever i trie to use the , i mess up and cant use them...<when green flag clicked><forever><play sound[ zelgm3] until done>
When looking through files in scratch, scratch does not recognise zipped folders and shortcuts.
Just open the zipped folder and extract the files.
This doesn't work even when unzipped.

HEY! YOU CAN USE THE FORUMS FROM A BANNED ACCOUNT!

[offtopic]They banned you from the MAIN website, but they didn't ban you from the forums.[/offtopic]

James07 · 2012-04-28 11:13:36

James07 wrote:
chezthecolasaldragon wrote:
shwingie wrote:
When looking through files in scratch, scratch does not recognise zipped folders and shortcuts.
Just open the zipped folder and extract the files.
This doesn't work even when unzipped.

HEY! YOU CAN USE THE FORUMS FROM A BANNED ACCOUNT!
[offtopic]They banned you from the MAIN website, but they didn't ban you from the forums.[/offtopic]

Why is everything bold?

<---------------------------------Hey my offline/online status is bold! LOL!

James07 · 2012-04-28 11:16:36

James07 wrote:
James07 wrote:
chezthecolasaldragon wrote:
This doesn't work even when unzipped.

HEY! YOU CAN USE THE FORUMS FROM A BANNED ACCOUNT!
[offtopic]They banned you from the MAIN website, but they didn't ban you from the forums.[/offtopic]
Why is everything bold?

<---------------------------------Hey my offline/online status is bold! LOL!

HEY! Why ed it stop bein bold?
sorry 4 spam
yeah that's why they have 180 second rule

Agg725 · 2012-09-02 07:11:54

oh so that was the problem. doesn't matter, though. I have a different computer now. wink

elfin8er · 2012-09-02 18:57:26

Agg725 wrote:
oh so that was the problem. doesn't matter, though. I have a different computer now.

Lol! This topic is four years old :3

Agg725 · 2012-09-04 06:57:02

elfin8er wrote:
Agg725 wrote:
oh so that was the problem. doesn't matter, though. I have a different computer now.
Lol! This topic is four years old :3

well it could still apply. it's not in Announcements, you know.

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#1 2007-05-17 00:47:41

Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

#2 2007-08-30 16:51:01

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

#3 2008-05-23 15:32:21

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

#4 2008-05-31 15:44:01

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

#5 2008-07-21 15:11:51

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

#6 2009-01-22 17:45:11

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

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#7 2009-07-14 10:30:37

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

chezthecolasaldragon wrote:

#8 2010-06-01 14:18:33

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

shwingie wrote:

chezthecolasaldragon wrote:

#9 2010-06-01 14:21:04

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

chezthecolasaldragon wrote:

shwingie wrote:

chezthecolasaldragon wrote:

#10 2010-06-01 14:26:13

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

chezthecolasaldragon wrote:

shwingie wrote:

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#11 2010-08-17 10:50:14

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

#12 2010-08-18 02:11:51

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

#13 2010-08-18 14:24:37

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

#14 2010-08-21 12:54:37

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

#15 2010-08-21 14:56:59

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

kingofdallamas wrote:

#16 2010-10-16 09:34:48

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

#17 2011-07-28 16:02:01

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

#18 2011-08-02 22:18:55

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

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#19 2012-01-16 09:11:48

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

#20 2012-04-28 11:10:18

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

chezthecolasaldragon wrote:

shwingie wrote:

chezthecolasaldragon wrote:

#21 2012-04-28 11:13:36

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

James07 wrote:

chezthecolasaldragon wrote:

shwingie wrote:

#22 2012-04-28 11:16:36

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

James07 wrote:

James07 wrote:

chezthecolasaldragon wrote:

#23 2012-09-02 07:11:54

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

#24 2012-09-02 18:57:26

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

Agg725 wrote:

#25 2012-09-04 06:57:02

Re: Cannot hear drums and note sounds? Turn on your MIDI volume

elfin8er wrote:

Agg725 wrote:

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