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Yt-dlp

2025-11-07T10:37:03Z

Jaybeee:

==yt-dlp==

'''yt-dlp''' is a feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader with support for thousands of sites. It can grab the actual media on the site, which allows us to get the highest quality version without any [[transcoding]] occurring.

*https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp
[[FFmpeg]] is a crucial dependency.
yt-dlp does provide it's own [https://github.com/yt-dlp/FFmpeg-Builds FFmpeg-Builds] that patches some of the issues the standard FFmpeg has that affects yt-dlp.

===yt-dlp script===
Copy and paste the below text into a text file and rename it '''yt-dlp.cmd'''

'''Make sure to change the paths in the script below''' - it's specific to '''your''' system/computer/setup.

'''::''' is added to allow comments, so when you want to download the media you'll need to add :: to the ''%vyt-dlp% -F --no-check-certificate %vStream%'' line and remove it from the line below ''%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% %vStream%''

<nowiki>:: Name: yt-dlp.cmd
:: Purpose: Configures yt-dlp to download media
:: Author: jaybeee @ themixingbowl.org | https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp
:: Revision: Aug 2022

@ECHO OFF

SETLOCAL ENABLEEXTENSIONS ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION

:: variables begin with v

:: set name of this script without file extension
SET vMe=%~n0

:: set name of the parent directory where this script resides
SET vParent=%~dp0

:: set youtube-dl path ** CHANGE ME **
SET vyt-dlp="C:\PATH\TO\yt-dlp.exe"

:: set ffmpeg path if not already in PATH ** CHANGE ME **
::SET vffmpeg="C:\PATH\TO\ffmpeg.exe"

:: set url ** CHANGE ME **
SET vStream=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vv0w8

:: set the location of where to save the file ** CHANGE ME **
SET vOutput="C:\PATH\TO\OUTPUT\FOLDER\%%(title)s.%%(ext)s"

:: Remind ourselves not to close the window
ECHO Recording to %vOutput% . . . don't close this Window!

:: Check version
%vyt-dlp="% --version

:: create the command to send to yt-dlp
:: -F lists available formats
:: -f to then select the format required such as bestaudio or the actual file, eg audio only
:: -o actually gets the media
:: Add this for Mixcloud captures: --no-check-certificate
:: ** AMEND AS APPROPRIATE **
%vyt-dlp% -F --no-check-certificate %vStream%
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% %vStream%
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% --no-check-certificate %vStream%
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% --all-formats %vStream%

:: Capture HQ YouTube OPUS file in an WEBM container
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% -f 140 %vStream%

:: Capture HQ Mixcloud OPUS file in an WEBM container
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% -f dash-f2-a1-x3 --no-check-certificate %vStream%

:: Capture HQ Mixcloud AAC file in M4A container
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% -f hls-192 --no-check-certificate %vStream%

:: YouTube Videos: might need to use this to merge the output and get MP4 files.
::%vyt-dlp% -v -f bestvideo[ext=mp4]+bestaudio[ext=m4a] --merge-output-format mp4 %vStream% -o %vOutput%

:: Finish
ECHO Finished recording

:: pause to see output
PAUSE

:END
ENDLOCAL
ECHO ON
@EXIT /B 0</nowiki>

==Parabolic==

'''Parabolic''' is a powerful frontend for yt-dlp.
*https://flathub.org/en/apps/org.nickvision.tubeconverter

==yt-dlp-gui==

'''yt-dl-gui''' is a frontend for yt-dlp.
*https://github.com/kannagi0303/yt-dlp-gui

[[category:Audio Tools]]

Yt-dlp

2025-11-07T10:26:45Z

Jaybeee:

==yt-dlp==

'''yt-dlp''' is a feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader with support for thousands of sites.

*https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp
[[FFmpeg]] is a crucial dependency. yt-dlp does provide it's own [https://github.com/yt-dlp/FFmpeg-Builds FFmpeg-Builds] that patches some of the issues the standard FFmpeg has that affects yt-dlp.

Copy and paste the below text into a text file and rename it '''yt-dlp.cmd'''

'''Make sure to change the paths in the script below''' - it's specific to '''your''' system/computer/setup.

'''::''' is added to allow comments, so when you want to download the media you'll need to add :: to the ''%vyt-dlp% -F --no-check-certificate %vStream%'' line and remove it from the line below ''%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% %vStream%''

<nowiki>:: Name: yt-dlp.cmd
:: Purpose: Configures yt-dlp to download media
:: Author: jaybeee @ themixingbowl.org | https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp
:: Revision: Aug 2022

@ECHO OFF

SETLOCAL ENABLEEXTENSIONS ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION

:: variables begin with v

:: set name of this script without file extension
SET vMe=%~n0

:: set name of the parent directory where this script resides
SET vParent=%~dp0

:: set youtube-dl path ** CHANGE ME **
SET vyt-dlp="C:\PATH\TO\yt-dlp.exe"

:: set ffmpeg path if not already in PATH ** CHANGE ME **
::SET vffmpeg="C:\PATH\TO\ffmpeg.exe"

:: set url ** CHANGE ME **
SET vStream=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vv0w8

:: set the location of where to save the file ** CHANGE ME **
SET vOutput="C:\PATH\TO\OUTPUT\FOLDER\%%(title)s.%%(ext)s"

:: Remind ourselves not to close the window
ECHO Recording to %vOutput% . . . don't close this Window!

:: Check version
%vyt-dlp="% --version

:: create the command to send to yt-dlp
:: -F lists available formats
:: -f to then select the format required such as bestaudio or the actual file, eg audio only
:: -o actually gets the media
:: Add this for Mixcloud captures: --no-check-certificate
:: ** AMEND AS APPROPRIATE **
%vyt-dlp% -F --no-check-certificate %vStream%
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% %vStream%
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% --no-check-certificate %vStream%
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% --all-formats %vStream%

:: Capture HQ YouTube OPUS file in an WEBM container
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% -f 140 %vStream%

:: Capture HQ Mixcloud OPUS file in an WEBM container
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% -f dash-f2-a1-x3 --no-check-certificate %vStream%

:: Capture HQ Mixcloud AAC file in M4A container
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% -f hls-192 --no-check-certificate %vStream%

:: YouTube Videos: might need to use this to merge the output and get MP4 files.
::%vyt-dlp% -v -f bestvideo[ext=mp4]+bestaudio[ext=m4a] --merge-output-format mp4 %vStream% -o %vOutput%

:: Finish
ECHO Finished recording

:: pause to see output
PAUSE

:END
ENDLOCAL
ECHO ON
@EXIT /B 0</nowiki>

==Parabolic==

'''Parabolic''' is a powerful frontend for yt-dlp.
*https://flathub.org/en/apps/org.nickvision.tubeconverter

==yt-dlp-gui==

'''yt-dl-gui''' is a frontend for yt-dlp.
*https://github.com/kannagi0303/yt-dlp-gui

[[category:Audio Tools]]

Yt-dlp

2025-11-07T10:21:53Z

Jaybeee: Created page with "'''yt-dlp''' is a feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader with support for thousands of sites. *https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp FFmpeg is a crucial dependency...."

'''yt-dlp''' is a feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader with support for thousands of sites.

*https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp
[[FFmpeg]] is a crucial dependency. yt-dlp does provide it's own [https://github.com/yt-dlp/FFmpeg-Builds FFmpeg-Builds] that patches some of the issues the standard FFmpeg has that affects yt-dlp.

Copy and paste the below text into a text file and rename it '''yt-dlp.cmd'''

'''Make sure to change the paths in the script below''' - it's specific to '''your''' system/computer/setup.

'''::''' is added to allow comments, so when you want to download the media you'll need to add :: to the ''%vyt-dlp% -F --no-check-certificate %vStream%'' line and remove it from the line below ''%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% %vStream%''

<nowiki>:: Name: yt-dlp.cmd
:: Purpose: Configures yt-dlp to download media
:: Author: jaybeee @ themixingbowl.org | https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp
:: Revision: Aug 2022

@ECHO OFF

SETLOCAL ENABLEEXTENSIONS ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION

:: variables begin with v

:: set name of this script without file extension
SET vMe=%~n0

:: set name of the parent directory where this script resides
SET vParent=%~dp0

:: set youtube-dl path ** CHANGE ME **
SET vyt-dlp="C:\PATH\TO\yt-dlp.exe"

:: set ffmpeg path if not already in PATH ** CHANGE ME **
::SET vffmpeg="C:\PATH\TO\ffmpeg.exe"

:: set url ** CHANGE ME **
SET vStream=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vv0w8

:: set the location of where to save the file ** CHANGE ME **
SET vOutput="C:\PATH\TO\OUTPUT\FOLDER\%%(title)s.%%(ext)s"

:: Remind ourselves not to close the window
ECHO Recording to %vOutput% . . . don't close this Window!

:: Check version
%vyt-dlp="% --version

:: create the command to send to yt-dlp
:: -F lists available formats
:: -f to then select the format required such as bestaudio or the actual file, eg audio only
:: -o actually gets the media
:: Add this for Mixcloud captures: --no-check-certificate
:: ** AMEND AS APPROPRIATE **
%vyt-dlp% -F --no-check-certificate %vStream%
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% %vStream%
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% --no-check-certificate %vStream%
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% --all-formats %vStream%

:: Capture HQ YouTube OPUS file in an WEBM container
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% -f 140 %vStream%

:: Capture HQ Mixcloud OPUS file in an WEBM container
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% -f dash-f2-a1-x3 --no-check-certificate %vStream%

:: Capture HQ Mixcloud AAC file in M4A container
::%vyt-dlp% -o %vOutput% -f hls-192 --no-check-certificate %vStream%

:: YouTube Videos: might need to use this to merge the output and get MP4 files.
::%vyt-dlp% -v -f bestvideo[ext=mp4]+bestaudio[ext=m4a] --merge-output-format mp4 %vStream% -o %vOutput%

:: Finish
ECHO Finished recording

:: pause to see output
PAUSE

:END
ENDLOCAL
ECHO ON
@EXIT /B 0</nowiki>

[[category:Audio Tools]]

FAQ

2025-06-21T10:01:48Z

Jaybeee: /* Can you delete my (confirmed) account? */

{{Policy}}

==Site information==
We intend to be the 1st stop for torrents for: The Essential Mix, The Breezeblock, Kiss FM, XFM, Worldwide, BTTB, One World, Blue Room, The Milk Run, Solid Steel, Annie On One and much more...
Before you do anything here we suggest you have a look at the [[rules]].

===What is this BitTorrent all about anyway? How do I get the files?===

The idea behind Bittorrent is the SHARING of files. As you download a file you will also upload the parts you already have to help others. Bittorrent only works because other users like you are also sharing the files so please be considerate and leave the files open in your [[:Category:Bittorrent_Client_Guide|bittorrent client]] for as long as you can. The site will keep track of your [[ratio|sharing ratio]], the more you share the more music you have access to.

If you are new to BitTorrent then you will be advised to have a look at the very good [https://lifehacker.com/285489/a-beginners-guide-to-bittorrent|Beginners guide to BitTorrent] which explains how BitTorrent works and how to get started.

For a BitTorrent client we recommend using [[qBittorrent]] or [[uTorrent]]. Both clients keep track of all your torrents for you, making it easier to seed and maintain a decent ratio. See the [[Client whitelist]] for more supported clients.

===Where does the donated money go?===

All donated money goes towards hosting the site.

===How does the auto ban/warning system work?===
'''Starting upload credit'''

All users start with 5G as upload credit, so there is a chance to explore the site's contents without worrying (too much) about ratio.

'''Ratio'''

A [[ratio]] of 0.3 and lower is considered bad with respect to warnings.

'''Auto warnings'''

Every day we automatically issue warnings to any account which has a low ratio. The account then has a warning flag issued recording the date and account statistics when the warning was issued.

'''Auto bans'''

Every day we automatically ban any account which has been warned for over 30 days and whose ratio hasn't improved.

We also monitor the accounts currently flagged with a warning and will ban any one who is trying to download lots before the auto ban or whose ratio has gotten worse since the warning.

Other non-ratio related warnings can be issued by the admin team for abusive behaviour, persistent commercial uploads etc.

===How does your RSS feed work?===

See [[RSS Feed]]

===How can I contact an admin?===

If you are logged in to the site, use [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/messageadmin Message Admin] to send a question to the admin team. If you are not able to log in to the site for any reason, use [https://themixingbowl.org/contact/us Contact Us]. In either case your question will be answered by any available admin.

If you message an admin you see online directly on the site you may not get a response, especially if your question is already covered in the FAQ.

==User information==

===I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail!===

To delete the account so you can re-register, send a message to the admin team with [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/messageadmin this form]. Note though that if you didn't receive the email the first time it will probably not succeed the second time either so you should really try another email address.

===I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me?===

Please use [https://themixingbowl.org/forgot this form] to have the login details mailed back to you.

===Can you rename my account?===

Possibly. Send a message to the admin team explaining why using [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/messageadmin this form].

===What happens to my account if I don't use it?===

Some user accounts are disabled for inactivity.

Accounts are '''inactive''' if the user hasn't not logged in for 3 months. At 3 months you will get a notification, a reminder after 1 month and disabled if another month passes.

Accounts are '''unused''' if the user has signed up a year ago and not used the account since signing up. Unused accounts will be disabled if not used within 30 days of first notification.

These rules apply to all user and uploader classes. All accounts Resident and above are exempt from being disabled for inactivity.
Furthermore, if you are seeding at least 5 torrents you will not be disabled (although you will still recieve notifications).

If you know that you will be away from internet for a long time, you may park your account from your profile page. Parked accounts cannot login to the site and use of the tracker is restricted to seeding, i.e. parked accounts can seed but can not download new torrents.

===How do I unpark my account?===

<gallery widths=600 heights=400>
File:Account-parked.png|Message displayed with a parked account
File:Account-unparked.png|Message displayed with a just unparked account
</gallery>

===Can you delete my (confirmed) account?===

If you no longer wish to use your account, [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/messageadmin message the admin] and request that your account be disabled. Note, we do not delete accounts.

===So, what's MY ratio?===

You can view your ratio on your [https://themixingbowl.org/user/view profile page]

It's important to distinguish between your overall ratio and the individual ratio on each torrent you may be seeding or leeching. The overall ratio takes into account the total uploaded and downloaded from your account since you joined the site. The individual ratio just indicates the values for each torrent.

You may see two symbols instead of a number: "Inf.", which is just an abbreviation for Infinity, and means that you have downloaded 0 bytes while uploading a non-zero amount (ul/dl becomes infinity); "---", which should be read as "non-available", and shows up when you have both downloaded and uploaded 0 bytes (ul/dl = 0/0 which is an indeterminate amount).

===Why is my IP displayed on my details page?===

Only you and the site moderators can view your IP address and email. Regular users do not see that information.

===Why does my profile show "unconnectable"? (And why should I care?)===

The tracker has determined that you are firewalled or NATed and cannot accept incoming connections. This means that other [[peers]] in the [[swarm]] will be unable to connect to you, only you to them. Even worse, if two peers are both in this state they will not be able to connect at all. This will slow down ''your'' torrents and reduce your chance of being able to upload anything, so it's in your best interests to fix it.

Have a read of the [[How to become connectable]] page or lookup your router on [http://www.portforward.com portforward.com]).

===What are the different user classes?===

{|class="wikitable"
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:#2B4157"|User
|The default class of new members.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:#2B4157"|User[[Image:star.gif]]
|Has donated money to themixingbowl.org.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:#00C"|Uploader
|Allowed to upload torrents. For information on how to become an Uploader please see the uploading section of the FAQ.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:green"|Resident
|User who has contributed to the site. To become a Resident you must meet ALL the following criteria:
*Have to be registered on the site for more than 3 months
*Have a ratio of 1.0+
*Downloaded more than 5GB
*At least 5 forum posts
And at least ONE of the following criteria:
*Over 200 forum posts
*Uploaded over 20 individual torrents
*Uploaded over 100GB
*Have donated any amount
''Residents are exempt from being disabled for inactivity''.
|-
!align="left" valign="top"|Other
|Customised title. Only an Administrator can customize someones title.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:darkblue"|Broadcaster
|Participates in the TMB Radio shenanigans.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:darkblue"|Pipecock
|There is only one Nifty Pipecock.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:purple"|VIP
|Awarded to a user in recognition of an outstanding contribution to TMB. Our way of saying you're pretty bloody awesome.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:red"|Administrator
|Can do just about anything.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:red"|SysOp
|coptang (site owner). RIP.
|-
|}

===Hey! I've seen a Resident with less than 100GB uploaded!===

Members who make an outstanding contribution to The Mixing Bowl may be promoted to Resident before they meet all the normal criteria.

===How do I add an avatar to my profile?===

You can set your avatar from your [https://themixingbowl.org/my/prefs/ Preferences] page.

Select the image you wish to use as you avatar and the click "Submit changes" at the bottom of the page. The site accepts JPEG, PNG and GIF image types and they are resized automatically to the appropriate size for the forum. You can upload files up to 2MB in size, if the original is larger than this you will need to manually reduce it's size before uploading. GIFs are not resized and there is a 100KB file size limit for these.

===Can I become an admin?===

No. I'm afraid getting to be an admin by asking is not possible on themixingbowl.

==Uploading==

===Why can't I upload torrents?===

Only specially authorised users ('''Uploaders''') have permission to upload torrents.

===What criteria must I meet before I can join the Uploader team?===

Any member can become an uploader. In order to join the uploader group [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/requestuploader read the instructions and fill out the form on the Uploader Request page] to signify that you've read the rules about what kind of torrents are allowed ('''no commercial releases!''').

Once you've done this an admin will add you to the uploaders group. This is a manual process so please allow a few days for this to happen. You will be sent a PM to confirm when your account has been upgraded.

===General Uploaders Etiquette (Uploading Guidelines)===

Maintain excellence at all times. For a more in-depth discussion of what this involves, see the [[Uploading Guidelines]] page.

===How should I title my torrent? (Torrent Naming Guidelines)===

This is covered in the [[Uploading Guidelines]].

===Why have I been demoted back to a user from uploader status?===

There are a number of reasons you might have been demoted to user from uploader or resident. These include (but are not limited to):

*Uploading commercial releases
*Uploading stream rips
*Persistently uploading poorly classified torrents
*Uploads not following the naming guidelines

===What will happen if I ignore any of the uploading guidelines?===

The upload will be deleted, and if you do it persistently you will be demoted. If you persistently upload commercial releases or argue with an admin you will probably be banned as well.

===Can I upload the new blahblahblah music video?===

No, music video's are treated the same as single songs and are not allowed. vj mixes, mashups etc are normally ok, if you are in any doubt at all [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/messageadmin ask] before uploading.

===Can I upload your torrents to other trackers and/or share them with my friends?===

No. Each torrent you download from here contains a unique ID linking it to your account. If other people try to download using the same torrent they will mess up your stats, which could result in you getting banned.

However, the files you download from us are yours to do as you please. You can always create another torrent, pointing to some other tracker, and upload it to the site of your choice. We only ask you to give credit where it's due.

===How do I create a torrent?===

See the [[:Category:Bittorrent_Client_Guide|Bittorrent client guide]] page for guides on how to create torrents.

==Stats==

===Most common reason for stats not updating===

*The user is cheating. (a.k.a. "Summary Ban")
*The server is overloaded and unresponsive. Just try to keep the session open until the server responds again. (Flooding the server with consecutive manual updates is not recommended.)
*You are using a faulty client. If you want to use an experimental or CVS version you do it at your own risk.

===Best practices===

*If a torrent you are currently leeching/seeding is not listed on your profile, just wait or force a manual update.
*Make sure you exit your client properly, so that the tracker receives "event=completed".
*If the tracker is down, do not stop seeding. As long as the tracker is back up before you exit the client the stats should update properly.

===May I use any bittorrent client?===

NO. See the [[client whitelist]] for details of supported clients.

===Why is a torrent I'm leeching/seeding listed several times in my profile?===

If for some reason (e.g. pc crash, or frozen client) your client exits improperly and you restart it, it will have a new peer_id, so it will show as a new torrent. The old one will never receive a "event=completed" or "event=stopped" and will be listed until some tracker timeout. Just ignore it, it will eventually go away.

Another reason could be that you have given torrents you have downloaded from this site to other people. Each .torrent file you download contains a unique ID that links it to your account. For this reason sharing .torrent files you have downloaded from The Mixing Bowl is forbidden.

===I've finished or cancelled a torrent. Why is it still listed in my profile?===

Some clients, notably TorrentStorm and Nova Torrent, do not report properly to the tracker when cancelling or finishing a torrent. In that case the tracker will keep waiting for some message - and thus listing the torrent as seeding or leeching - until some timeout occurs. Just ignore it, it will eventually go away.

===Multiple IPs (Can I login from different computers?)===

Yes, the tracker is now capable of following sessions from different IPs for the same user. A torrent is associated with the user when it starts, and only at that moment is the IP relevant. So if you want to seed/leech from computer A and computer B with the same account you should access the site from computer A, start the torrent there, and then repeat both steps from computer B (not limited to two computers or to a single torrent on each, this is just the simplest example). You do not need to login again when closing the torrent.

===How does NAT/ICS change the picture?===

All torrents are tracker on a per-client basis. Any number of user accounts and/or Bit Torrent clients can report from the same IP address and account stats will be updated correctly.

===How do I improve my ratio?===

Read the [[One Stop Ratio Shop]] and keep an eye out for [[FAQ#Freeleech|Freeleech]]'s.

==Downloading==

===Why did an active torrent suddenly disappear?===

The most likely reasons are that the uploader deleted it because there was a problem with the release, or an admin/moderator deleted it because it broke the site [[rules]].


===How do I resume a broken download or reseed something?===

Download the original .torrent file from server after that open it in you Bit Torrent client and browse the folder of the torrent you are downloading/reseeding.

===What are these "a piece has failed an hash check" messages?===

Bittorrent clients check the data they receive for integrity. When a piece fails this check it is automatically re-downloaded. Occasional hash fails are a common occurrence, and you shouldn't worry.

Some clients have an (advanced) option/preference to "kick/ban" clients that send you bad data or similar. It should be turned on, since it makes sure that if a peer repeatedly sends you pieces that fail the hash check it will be ignored in the future.

===You have the torrent I want, but there's no seeds so I can't download it!===

It may be possible still to download, first of all - just download it and leave it running. There's possibly seeds out there but don't know anyone wants the torrents, at least if you download it you have a chance. If this fails, you can request a reseed. A link will appear on torrents which are eligable for reseed. See [[reseeds]] for more details.

===The torrent is supposed to be 100MB. How come I downloaded 120MB?===

See the hash fails topic. If your client receives bad data it will have to redownload it, therefore the total downloaded may be larger than the torrent size. Make sure the "kick/ban" option is turned on to minimize the extra downloads.

===What ports can I use with my Bit Torrent client===

Due to the widespread use of Deep Packet Inspection by ISPs the choice of a non standard port to use for Bit Torrent connections no longer improves transfer speeds. The Mixing Bowl does not restrict the usage of any ports for clients however it does recommend the use of [[Protocol_Encryption|protocol encryption]]. Please consult the manual for you client for details on enabling protocol encryption.


===Why do I get a "You need a better ratio to download megatorrents!" or "This torrent is too big for you to download" message?===
In order to prevent members from digging a big hole in their ratio they can't get out of, they are prevented from downloading any torrent over 1GB.

You can only download megatorrents with a ratio better than 0.75. If the size of torrent is more than you have downloaded, you must have enough uploaded, such that downloading the torrent will not drop your ratio below 1.0. For example, a 10G torrent can be downloaded by a user with a ratio of 0.8 and 12G downloaded but could not be downloaded by a user with a ratio of 0.8 and 9G downloaded.

===Why do I get a "Your downloads are disabled until further notice" message?===
An admin may decide to disable your downloads. If this happens you should seed everything that you have snatched, afterwards you can visit the [[One_Stop_Ratio_Shop#Bonus_Points]] page and restore your downloads by purchasing additional download slots.



===What does the message "torrent has long filenames" mean?===
Some OS's (notably Windows) have issues when the combined path to a file exceeds certain lengths. If you see this message, be sure to download this torrent to a directory with a short path, e.g. <code>D:\Music</code> rather than <code>D:\My music downloads\themixingbowl.org\Radio shows and other mixes\</code>

We do prevent uploads with exceptionally long paths, however since we are an archive site there are a number of uploads existing that do have long filenames, so caution should be taken with these.

==How can I improve my download speed?==

===Do not immediately jump on new torrents===

The download speed mostly depends on the seeder-to-leecher ratio (SLR). Poor download speed is mainly a problem with new and very popular torrents where the SLR is low.

(Proselytising sidenote: make sure you remember that you did not enjoy the low speed. Seed so that others will not endure the same.)

The best speeds will be found around the half-life of a torrent, when the SLR will be at its highest. (The downside is that you will not be able to seed so much. It's up to you to balance the pros and cons of this.)

===Limit your upload speed===

The upload speed affects the download speed in essentially two ways:

*Bittorrent peers tend to favour those other peers that upload to them. This means that if A and B are leeching the same torrent and A is sending data to B at high speed then B will try to reciprocate. So due to this effect high upload speeds lead to high download speeds.
*Due to the way TCP works, when A is downloading something from B it has to keep telling B that it received the data sent to him. (These are called acknowledgements - ACKs -, a sort of "got it!" messages). If A fails to do this then B will stop sending data and wait. If A is uploading at full speed there may be no bandwidth left for the ACKs and they will be delayed. So due to this effect excessively high upload speeds lead to low download speeds.

The full effect is a combination of the two. The upload should be kept as high as possible while allowing the ACKs to get through without delay. '''A good thumb rule is keeping the upload at about 80% of the theoretical upload speed.''' You will have to fine tune yours to find out what works best for you. (Remember that keeping the upload high has the additional benefit of helping with your ratio.)

===Limit the number of simultaneous connections===

Some operating systems (like Windows 9x) do not deal well with a large number of connections, and may even crash. Also some home routers (particularly when running NAT and/or firewall with stateful inspection services) tend to become slow or crash when having to deal with too many connections. There are no fixed values for this, you may try 60 or 100 and experiment with the value. Note that these numbers are additive, if you have two instances of a client running the numbers add up.

===Limit the number of simultaneous uploads===

Isn't this the same as above? No. Connections limit the number of peers your client is talking to and/or downloading from. Uploads limit the number of peers your client is actually uploading to. The ideal number is typically much lower than the number of connections, and highly dependent on your (physical) connection.

===Just give it some time===

As explained above peers favour other peers that upload to them. When you start leeching a new torrent you have nothing to offer to other peers and they will tend to ignore you. This makes the starts slow, in particular if, by change, the peers you are connected to include few or no seeders. The download speed should increase as soon as you have some pieces to share.

===Why is my internet so slow while leeching?===

Your internet bandwidth is always finite. If you are a peer in a fast torrent it may saturate your connection, and your browsing will suffer. From your client you can limit the download and upload speed to mitigate this.

Browsing was used just as an example, the same would apply to gaming, IMing, etc...

==Proxy/VPN use==

===Site===

If you wish to use a VPN to browse the site, it must be a paid for service that allows you to specify a server/region (or be based in a static location).
You may also browse the site using your seedbox or private server.
You should always let staff know by sending a [https://themixingbowl.org/contact/us staff PM] before using the VPN. If possible, please include what service it is, the location, and IP(s).
Tor, public proxies, and other freely available services are strictly prohibited and your account is likely to be disabled if you use them.

===Tracker===

It is permissible to use almost any type of connection - including public proxies - for P2P bittorrent traffic. Users can seed and download torrent pieces, and announce data to the tracker, from any connection they wish - with the exception of Tor which is forbidden.

It is worth noting that due to a combination of factors (increased latency, worse peering, bottlenecked traffic, inability to port forward, etc), users seeding from behind a proxy could see their upload speeds/net upload traffic decrease.

==Freeleech==

===What is Freeleech?===
Freeleech is where your ratio doesn't take a hit for downloading a torrent, but your ratio benefits from the uploads. They are a useful way of improving your ratio. Any user, regardless of current ratio and downloaded amount, can download these freeleech torrents; all restrictions are removed.

===Where can I find TMB torrents that are Freeleech?===

* All [https://tmb.dj/forum/view/21/ Readers Mixes] are Freeleech.
* TMB has regular '''Freeleech of the Week''' picks ('''FLOTW''') that highlight a member-suggested [https://tmb.dj/forum/view/22/ Megatorrent]. These are announced as news items, so keep your eyes open.
* All current Freeleech torrents can be found via the [https://tmb.dj/torrent/advancedsearch/ Advanced Search] page by ticking the "'''Free'''" checkbox.

===How can I suggest a Megatorrent for Freeleech?===

* Make suggestions for future Megatorrents using the [https://themixingbowl.org/bonus/torrent/ Nominate a torrent] fucntion.

==What if I can't find the answer to my problem here?==

===You can try these:===

Post in the [https://www.themixingbowl.org/forum/ forums], by all means. You'll find they are usually a friendly and helpful place, provided you follow a few basic guidelines:

*Make sure your problem is not really in this FAQ. There's no point in posting just to be sent back here.
*Before posting read the sticky topics (the ones at the top). Many times new information that still hasn't been incorporated in the FAQ can be found there.
*Make just one thread for your issue, an admin can move your thread to the right forum so you don't need to post in them all.
*Help us in helping you. Do not just say "it doesn't work!". Provide details so that we don't have to guess or waste time asking. What client do you use? What's your OS? What's your network setup? What's the exact error message you get, if any? What are the torrents you are having problems with? The more you tell the easiest it will be for us, and the more probable your post will get a reply.
*And needless to say: be polite. Demanding help rarely works, asking for it usually does the trick.

FFmpeg

2025-06-17T14:35:54Z

Jaybeee: Opus fade scripts added

'''FFmpeg''' is the leading multimedia framework, able to decode, encode, transcode, mux, remux, demux, stream, filter and play pretty much anything that humans and machines have created. It supports the most obscure ancient formats up to the cutting edge. No matter if they were designed by some standards committee, the community or a corporation.

*https://www.ffmpeg.org/
*https://ffmpeg.org/download.html > [https://www.gyan.dev/ffmpeg/builds/ffmpeg-git-full.7z ffmpeg full Windows build direct download]

==Audio Editing Scripts==

The instructions and scripts have been written in and tested on the Windows operating system.

===AAC Fades===

Unfortunately, the [[AAC]] format cannot have fades applied to it in a [[Lossless|lossless]] way. Therefore, when applying a fade-in or a fade-out to AAC files the audio will be [[Lossy|lossy]] [[transcoding|transcoded]]. Luckily, lossy transcoding AAC files is far [https://bernholdtech.blogspot.com/2013/03/Nine-different-audio-encoders-100-pass-recompression-test.html less destructive] than other lossy formats such as [[MP3]]s. However, it is still highly recommended to only apply fades to an AAC file that has been cut out of the main AAC file, which can then be merged back with the main AAC file once the fades have been applied. This will minimise the lossy transcoding and keep it to the fade-in and fade-out sections.

====Use-case Scenario====

*Complete all edits of your AAC file in [[MP3DirectCut]] and leave it in there.
**'''Fade-in''':
***Cut out the fade-in section: start of file for ''d'' seconds. For example: if you want the fade-in to be 5 seconds long, then cut out the first 5 seconds. It doesn't have to be exactly 5 seconds, but must not be less otherwise the sound might "jump up" when merged back into the main file.
****Process this ''to-be-faded-in.aac'' file using the fade-in script below.
*****Open the resulting ''faded-in.aac'' file using another MP3DirectCut instance, select all the audio, copy and paste into the start of the main/original AAC file that is still open in MP3DirectCut. Thus, you've now replaced the original starting audio with the new faded-in audio.
**'''Fade-out''':
***Cut out the fade-out section: end of file for ''d'' seconds. For example: if you want the fade-out to be 7 seconds long, then cut out the last 7 seconds. It doesn't have to be exactly 7 seconds, but is best to not be less otherwise the sound doesn't completely fade-out to nothing.
****Process this ''to-be-faded-out.aac'' file using the fade-out script below.
*****Open the resulting ''faded-out.aac'' file using another MP3DirectCut instance, select all the audio, copy and paste into the end of the main/original AAC file that is still open in MP3DirectCut. Thus, you've now replaced the original ending audio with the new faded-out audio.

Making these small cuts, processing the fades, then copying & pasting back in, is the best way to minimise negatively impacting the majority of the audio with lossy transcoding.

To note: both scripts will output aac files with a 320kbps bitrate. This can be changed if necessary by altering the ''-b:a'' number.

====AAC Fade-In====

Copy and paste the below text into a text file and rename it '''aac-fade-in.cmd'''

<nowiki>:: Name: aac-fade-in.cmd
:: Purpose: Configures ffmpeg to amend the volume to a fade-in - **LOSSY**
:: Usage: drag and drop aac file onto this script
:: Author: jaybeee @ themixingbowl.org
:: Revision: Feb 2021 - v0.1

@ECHO OFF

SETLOCAL ENABLEEXTENSIONS ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION

:: variables begin with v

:: set name of this script without file extension
SET vMe=%~n0

:: set name of the parent directory where this script resides
SET vParent=%~dp0

:: set ffmpeg path location if not already in WINDOWS PATH ** CHANGE ME **
::SET vffmpeg="C:\PATH\TO\FFMPEG.EXE"

:: Ask the user to enter the duration of the fade-in in seconds
echo ** Enter duration of fade-in in ss.mmm format when prompted **
SET /p vSss="Fade-in duration (ss.mmm): "

:: call ffmpeg to fade in the first d seconds starting at ss
:: we then have to lossy transcode the audio
MKDIR aac
FOR %%f IN (%*) DO ffmpeg -i %%f -af afade=t=in:ss=0:d=%vSss% -b:a 320k "aac\faded-in-%%~nf.aac"

:: Finish
ECHO Finished aac fade-in

:: pause can be used to view the extraction details
PAUSE

:END
ENDLOCAL
ECHO ON
@EXIT /B 0</nowiki>

====AAC Fade-Out====

Copy and paste the below text into a text file and rename it '''aac-fade-out.cmd'''

<nowiki>:: Name: aac-fade-out.cmd
:: Purpose: Configures ffmpeg to amend the volume to a fade-out - **LOSSY**
:: Usage: drag and drop aac file onto this script
:: Author: jaybeee @ themixingbowl.org
:: Revision: Feb 2021 - v0.1

@ECHO OFF

SETLOCAL ENABLEEXTENSIONS ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION

:: variables begin with v

:: set name of this script without file extension
SET vMe=%~n0

:: set name of the parent directory where this script resides
SET vParent=%~dp0

:: set ffmpeg path location if not already in WINDOWS PATH ** CHANGE ME **
::SET vffmpeg="C:\PATH\TO\FFMPEG.EXE"

:: Ask the user to enter the duration of the fade-in in seconds
echo ** Enter duration of fade-out in ss.mmm format when prompted **
SET /p vEss="Fade-out duration Time (ss.mmm): "

:: call ffmpeg to fade-out the first d seconds starting at ss
:: we then have to lossy transcode the audio
MKDIR aac
FOR %%f IN (%*) DO ffmpeg -i %%f -af afade=t=out:st=0:d=%vEss% -b:a 320k "aac\faded-out-%%~nf.aac"

:: Finish
ECHO Finished aac fade-out

:: pause can be used to view the extraction details
PAUSE

:END
ENDLOCAL
ECHO ON
@EXIT /B 0</nowiki>

===Extract Opus from webm===

Copy and paste the below text into a text file and rename it '''webm2opus.cmd'''

<nowiki>:: Name: webm2opus.cmd
:: Purpose: Configures ffmpeg to extract opus from webm
:: Author: jaybeee @ themixingbowl.org
:: Revision: March 2022 - v0.2

@ECHO OFF

SETLOCAL ENABLEEXTENSIONS ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION

:: variables begin with v

:: set name of this script without file extension
SET vMe=%~n0

:: set name of the parent directory where this script resides
SET vParent=%~dp0

:: set location of ffmpeg ** CHANGE ME **
::SET vffmpeg="C:\PATH\TO\FFMPEG.exe"

:: call ffmpeg to extract opus file(s) from webm file(s) that have been dropped onto it save in opus directory
MKDIR opus
FOR %%f IN (%*) DO ffmpeg -i %%f -vn -acodec copy "opus\%%~nf.opus"

:: Finish
ECHO Finished opus extraction

:: pause can be used to view the extraction details
PAUSE

:END
ENDLOCAL
ECHO ON
@EXIT /B 0</nowiki>

===Opus Fade In ===

Just like the AAC format, Opus also cannot losslessly apply fades. Therefore, when applying a fade-in or a fade-out to Opus files the audio will be lossy transcoded. Luckily, lossy transcoding Opus files is far less destructive than other lossy formats such as MP3s.

Copy and paste the below text into a text file and rename it '''opus-fade-in.cmd'''

<nowiki>:: Name: opus-fade-in.cmd
:: Purpose: Configures ffmpeg to amend the volume to a fade-in - **LOSSY**
:: Usage: drag and drop opus file onto this script
:: Author: jaybeee @ themixingbowl.org
:: Revision: June 2025 - v0.1

@ECHO OFF

SETLOCAL ENABLEEXTENSIONS ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION

:: variables begin with v

:: set name of this script without file extension
SET vMe=%~n0

:: set name of the parent directory where this script resides
SET vParent=%~dp0

:: set ffmpeg path location if not already in WINDOWS PATH ** CHANGE ME **
SET vffmpeg="C:\PATH\TO\FFMPEG.EXE"

:: Ask the user to enter the duration of the fade-in in seconds
echo ** Enter duration of fade-in in ss.mmm format when prompted **
SET /p vSss="Fade-in duration (ss.mmm): "

:: call ffmpeg to fade in the first d seconds starting at ss
:: we then have to lossy transcode the audio
:: the 140k refers to bitrate and can be changed to whatever you like
:: Opus encoding is vbr by default
MKDIR opus
FOR %%f IN (%*) DO ffmpeg -i %%f -af afade=t=in:ss=0:d=%vSss% -c:a libopus -b:a 140k "opus\fade-in-%%~nf.opus"

:: Finish
ECHO Finished opus fade-in

:: pause can be used to view the extraction details
PAUSE

:END
ENDLOCAL
ECHO ON
@EXIT /B 0 </nowiki>

===Opus Fade Out ===

Copy and paste the below text into a text file and rename it '''opus-fade-out.cmd'''

<nowiki>:: Name: opus-fade-out.cmd
:: Purpose: Configures ffmpeg to amend the volume to a fade-out - **LOSSY**
:: Usage: drag and drop opus file onto this script
:: Author: jaybeee @ themixingbowl.org
:: Revision: June 2025 - v0.1

@ECHO OFF

SETLOCAL ENABLEEXTENSIONS ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION

:: variables begin with v

:: set name of this script without file extension
SET vMe=%~n0

:: set name of the parent directory where this script resides
SET vParent=%~dp0

:: set ffmpeg path location if not already in WINDOWS PATH ** CHANGE ME **
SET vffmpeg="C:\PATH\TO\FFMPEG.EXE"

:: Ask the user to enter the duration of the fade-out in seconds
echo ** Enter duration of fade-out in ss.mmm format when prompted **
SET /p vEss="Fade-out duration Time (ss.mmm): "

:: call ffmpeg to fade-out the first d seconds starting at ss
:: we then have to lossy transcode the audio
:: the 140k refers to bitrate and can be changed to whatever you like
:: Opus encoding is vbr by default
MKDIR opus
FOR %%f IN (%*) DO ffmpeg -i %%f -af afade=t=out:st=0:d=%vEss% -c:a libopus -b:a 140k "opus\fade-out-%%~nf.opus"

:: Finish
ECHO Finished opus fade-out

:: pause can be used to view the extraction details
PAUSE

:END
ENDLOCAL
ECHO ON
@EXIT /B 0</nowiki>

[[category:Audio Tools]]

Rules

2025-05-10T11:05:48Z

Jaybeee: Client whitelist link added to uploading rules

__NOTOC__
{{Policy}}

==General rules - Breaking these rules can and will get you banned!==

#Be excellent to each other.
#Do not defy the admins' expressed wishes.
#Keep your overall ratio as close to 1.0 as possible.

==General forum guidelines - Please try to follow these guidelines==

#No moaning, no trolling, no shit-posting, no posting in bad faith.
#No language other than English in the forums.
#Do not request/offer/trade invites to other bittorrent trackers in the public forums.
#Please read the [[FAQ]] before asking any questions.

==Uploading rules - Torrents violating these rules may be deleted without notice==

#All uploads must include the mixingbowl [https://www.themixingbowl.org/static/www.themixingbowl.org.nfo nfo].
#Only '''non-commercial audio and video''', i.e. nothing that has been '''commercially licensed''' that you can buy in the shops or online.
#Allowed audio uploads include: DJ Mixes, mixtapes, broadcast radio, podcasts, and live recordings. We do not allow broadcasts of commercial releases played in their entirety.
#Video uploads must either be of a broadcast by an artist or be documentaries about an artist or a genre.
#Any uploads that the admins feel are unsuitable for the site will be removed without warning. [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/messageadmin Ask an admin] before uploading if you're not sure.
#If you have the tracklist, post it in the Description part of the upload form.
#Make sure your torrents are well-seeded at least until there are above 5 other seeds.
#If you have something interesting that somehow violate these rules, [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/messageadmin ask an admin] and we '''might''' make an exception.
#Adhere to all of the [[Uploading_Guidelines | Uploading Guidelines]]
#[[Client whitelist]]: Bittorrent clients we allow.

==Avatar rules - Your avatar must adhere to these requirements==

#'''Must be work safe'''; no nudity etc.
#GIFs must be less than 100KB in size

Main Page

2025-05-10T11:03:57Z

Jaybeee:

__NOTOC__
==[https://themixingbowl.org themixingbowl.org]==
'''We intend to be the 1st stop for torrents for: The [[Essential Mix]], The [[Breezeblock]], [[Kiss FM]], [[XFM]], [[Gilles Peterson Worldwide|Worldwide]], [[BTTB]], [[One World]], [[Blue Room]], [[The Milk Run]], [[Solid Steel]], [[Annie On One]] and much more...'''

'''If you like dance music, nightclubbing or anything related to: House, Trance, IDM, Breaks, Hard House, Techno, Drum & Bass, Hip-Hop, Big Beat, Trip-Hop, Turntablism or whatever spastic genre name is flavour of the month and haven't already [https://themixingbowl.org/signup.php signed up] then what are you waiting for?'''

This Wiki is the best place to find information on anything TMB-related including [[bittorrent|how bittorrent works]], [[Digitising_cassette_tapes|ripping old tapes to mp3]] or [[:Category:Uploading Own Recordings|how to upload your own mixes and recordings]]. We have listings for many [[:Category:Radio Stations|international dance music radio stations]] amongst many other things. Please scroll down the page for more information. If you have a specific query, use the search box on the left of the page or check out the [[FAQ]] first.

If you want to add or modify wiki topics please feel free to do so. Any TMB-related contribution is '''very welcome'''!

==Audio Resources / Information==

*[[Client whitelist]]: Bittorrent clients we allow.
*[[:Category:Audio Formats|Audio Formats]]: Information about many audio formats including [[MP3]], [[FLAC]], [[MP2]] and [[Ogg_Vorbis|Ogg Vorbis]].
*[[:Category:Audio Tools|Audio Tools]]: Lots of useful tools to create your own mixes, edit and tune audio files (with guides).
*[[Cue sheet]]: Everything about cue sheets (making them, using them, where to find them).
*[[:Category:Media Players|Media Players]]: Media players for your OS of choice.
*[[:Category:Music Genres|Music Genres]]: Need to find out about [[wrong music]] or [[DnB]]? You've come to the right place!
*[[:Category:Radio Shows|Radio Shows]]: Radio Shows with lots of details (time, broadcasting format,...)
*[[:Category:Radio Stations|Radio Stations]]: Want to listen to Dance radios worldwide? Want to record them? We have info on frequencies, bitrates, direct links to broadcasting schedules and internet streams...

==Special TMB Guides==

*[[One Stop Ratio Shop]]: Guide to maintaining a healthy ratio.
*[[:Category:Bittorrent Client Guide|Bittorrent Client Guides]]: HOWTO's for many different Bittorrent clients, their usage and specific optimization for TMB.
*[[Reseeding Torrents]]: How to reseed files already on your computer
*[[:Category:Uploading Own Recordings|Recording Shows From Radio]]: Guides on recording from radios and editing and digitising analogue sources.
*[[Preparing releases from internet-based broadcasts|Ripping Internet Streams]]: What you need to do to make the perfect internet radio stream rip.
*[[Get iplayer]]: Guide on how to capture BBC content
*[[Digitising cassette tapes]]: Guide on how to digitise / rip your cassette tapes.

==TMB Social Life & Special Member Contributions==

*[[TMBisms]]: The essential guide to TMB slang.
*[[:Category:TMB Town and City Guides|TMB Town and City Guides]]: Going somewhere? Meeting other TMB members? TMB-member guides for town and cities around the world.
*[[TMB Wallpaper]]: TMB User Artwork
*[[:Category:Live Events|Live Events]]: Dance music events around the world - [[Glade]], [[Global Gathering]], [[Love Parade]], [[Antiworld]], [[Springseven_Graz]], [[The Big Chill]]...
*[[TMB Gamers]]: TMB Gamers Section, Gamertags, Usernames, Teams, Clans, Etc
*[[TMB Tunes]]: Waffle-age and opinions on all things musical
*[[Customise TMB]]: User scripts and styles to customise the appearance of TMB in Firefox, Chrome and Opera
*[[Protecting your Privacy]] : A guide to VPNs and anonymity
*[[Internet Relay Chat]] : Come say hi in TMB's IRC room

Category:Bittorrent Client Guide

2025-05-10T11:03:37Z

Jaybeee: Client whitelist link added

HOWTO's of popular Bittorrent Clients go here. Creating torrents, changing ports, optimising upload speeds, becoming connectable. Only those clients relevant for TMB, please!

Also see how [[Client whitelist]] for a list of allowed bittorrent clients.

[[Category:Top Level]]

Client whitelist

2025-05-10T10:54:29Z

Jaybeee: 5.1.x whitelisted

The following clients are supported with our tracker:

* [https://www.qbittorrent.org/ qBittorrent] 3.x, 4.x, 5.0.x, 5.1.x -- ''recommended client''
* uTorrent 1.8.x, 2.0.4, 2.2.x, 3.5.x
* uTorrent (Mac) 1.x
* [https://apps.kde.org/en-gb/ktorrent/ KTorrent] 4.3.x
* [https://www.rasterbar.com/products/libtorrent/ Libtorrent (Rasterbar)] 0.1, 0.15, 0.16.x, 1.x
* [http://rakshasa.github.io/rtorrent/ rtorrent] 0.12.x, 0.13.x
* Mainline (bittorent) 6.4, 7.x (up to 7.8.x)
* [https://transmissionbt.com/ Transmission] 1.7.x, 2.x, 3.0, 4.0
* [https://deluge-torrent.org/ Deluge] 1.3x

Please note: we do not recommend uTorrent and Mainline, but they are still currently whitelisted with the versions noted.

Uploading Guidelines

2025-02-19T09:16:52Z

Jaybeee: Added new Uploading Etiquette line

{{Policy}}

Not everything written on this page is an unbreakable [[Rules|rule]]. There are times where it may be appropriate to ignore some guidelines, but if you're new to The Mixing Bowl you should probably follow them at all times until you've got a feel for the ethos of the site.

==General Uploading Etiquette==

* There are over 4,000 members here with uploading privileges. '''You are not more important than anyone else'''.
* There are over 100,000 torrents in the database. '''Your upload is not more important than any other'''.
* Try to follow the guidelines we've compiled so that your upload is of good quality with regards to the presentation of it on our site, the information about it and it's audio quality where this can be controlled.
* Don't immediately upload lots of torrents after becoming an uploader; you will probably cock things right up and create a mess. Take it easy and ask in the forums if you get stuck and if your answer isn't covered here.
* Only upload 2 torrents at a time. Wait until they are well seeded by a few other people before you move onto more.
* Name your torrent and folder to be uploaded according the the guidelines.
* Please keep the scene crap to a minimum. By all means include the nfo with the upload, but don't copy and paste a screen full of indecipherable symbols and "shout-outs" into the torrent description.
* CDs given away free with magazines are allowed to be upped, but only if the audio is mixed and then '''only once the next months magazine edition is out''', ie once you can no longer purchase the magazine with the CD.
* Before uploading, please check if there is a regular uploader for the show. If there is, reach out to that member to discuss.

'''The following action can be taken if an admin feels someone is uploading against the spirit of these guidelines :'''

* Ban the individual torrent. You will not be allowed to upload the same mix again if this happens.
* Demote the member back to standard member status. This means you will lose your uploading rights and also resident status if you had attained it.
* Official Admin Warning for the member. Two of these and you are banned forever.
* Ban the member.

==Readers' Mixes Uploading Etiquette==

* The readers mixes section was created for members to get feedback on mixes they want to share.
* All torrents in this section are ratio free to encourage people to download and give feedback to the member.
* Don't upload more than 2 readers mixes a week, '''this forum is not your own'''.
* Don't upload readers mixes to increase your ratio, eg with a bunch of playlisted autofaded tracks with no care or thought. You should upload because you want to get some feedback and share your creation!
* Don't excessively bump/pimp your own mixes. Bumping one mix a few times is fine, but '''bumping your back catalogue in one go is not!'''
* Blatant use of Artist name in titles is unacceptable if an admin feels it's only done to trick people into downloading.
* Don't create a mix with just a new artist's album mixed in a different order than the official album; '''show the artist you are supposedly paying homage to some respect.'''

'''Please Note:'''
* Everyone started somewhere and we strongly encourage people to share mixes they have created so some of these wordings are intentionally left vague.
* The admin will make decisions on a case by case basis. If you don't agree with the decision that's fine but remember the rules, specifically: [[Rules|Do not defy the admins' expressed wishes]].
* If you feel someone is uploading against the spirit of the readers mix forum report [[Image:Error.png|Report Button]] the torrent stating why, and then please leave decisions to the admin team, ie no backseat moderation thank you!

'''To ensure every member gets fair exposure the following action can be taken if an admin feels someone is uploading against the spirit of this section :'''

* Move torrent to the studio promo/anything else forum therefore removing the ratio free aspect of the torrent.
* Ban the individual torrent. You will not be allowed to upload the same mix again if this happens.
* Demote the member back to standard member status. This means you will lose your uploading rights and also resident status if you had attained it.
* Official Admin Warning for the member. Two of these and you are banned forever.
* Ban the member.

==Torrent Tagging Guidelines==

With the launch of TMBv2 the way in which torrents are named and categorised has changed dramatically. Titles, artists, categories and genres are all now specified separately which has greatly enhanced the filtering and searching functions of the site. This has in part been made possible by the development of a new "tagging" systems.

For more details on the new system please read the following guide and examples.

===Title===

The title should be a very brief description of the torrent. This can be the name of the radio show, event or witty name for your Readers Mix. The title should not contain any artists names or genres. All extra details about and upload should be included in the description.

====Good Titles====

Clublife - EP 92

BTTB - Back to the Basics

Essential Mix - Live from Glastonbury

====Bad Titles====

Essential Mix - Sasha - MP3

Should only be

Essential Mix

'''Sasha''' should be defined as an artist, '''MP3''' specified as the codec and '''Essential Mix''' tag selected.

And another example
Radio 1 Drum and Bass show with Fabio, Grooverider and High Contrast

Should be

Radio 1 Drum and Bass show

'''Fabio''', '''Grooverider''' and '''High Contrast''' should be specified as artists.

===Artists===

Artists should be entered as a comma separated list. The site has an autocomplete function which will guess as you type the artist you are entering from the artists already in our database. '''The artist tag field is for who created the mix/session/performance, not every artist featured.'''

High Contrast, Pendulum

The list of artists should '''not''' contain '''and''' or '''&''' unless they are part of the artists full name. Neither should they contain any special characters such as brackets '''()''', pipes '''|''' or dashes '''-'''.

The following are incorrect;

Sasha and Digweed

Cal Alex Vs Dreamgirl

and should be

Sasha, Digweed

Cal Alex, Dreamgirl

===Tags===

====Main Tags====

We have specified a set of tags as being "Main Tags" and every upload must have at least one of these selected. The purpose of main tags is to provide at least the most basic information about an upload, in most cases this is the source of the torrent. The list of Main Tags can be found on the upload form by clicking the green main tags help link.

Many of the popular radio shows are main tags, examples being the '''Essential Mix''', '''ASOT''' and '''Breezeblock'''. '''Other Radio''' is provided for radio shows for which there in no main tag. '''Live DJ Mix''' & '''Studio/Promo''' are self explanatory, as is '''Readers Mix'''. '''Vids''' is provided for video uploads and '''Other''' can be used when no other main tag is suitable.

It is perfectly acceptable to use more than one main tag for an upload, the combination below being an example if the Essential Mix was being broadcast live from an event.

Essential Mix, Live DJ Mix

====Other Tags====

Attributes of an upload can be specified by the inclusion of extra tags. Most commonly this will be the genre or style of a mix however tags can be extended to include any attribute. For example an event name could be used as a tag to allow users to find all torrents uploaded from that event, eg. '''Sonar''', '''Glastonbury''' or '''Warehouse Project'''.

====Tag Ordering====

The order in which you specify tags effects the images which are displayed in the [https://themixingbowl.org/torrent/ torrent list]. The rules for this are as follows.

* Main tags take priority, the first main tag will set the first image and the second main tag the second image.
* If only one main tag is specified the second image will be the next tag for which we have an image. Most of the common genres and radio shows have images however not all tags have images.
* In the case that the only tag defined is a main tag the tag '''Misc.''' will be added. This will also happen if none of the secondary tags specified have images.

The coding for these rules is relatively new so older torrents will not follow this convention.

====Examples====

Essential Mix, Live DJ Mix, Glastonbury, Breakbeat, Drum and Bass

Live DJ Mix, Electro, Warehouse Project

Other Radio, Trance, AH.fm

Readers Mix, Techno, Ableton

Vids, Interview, Instructional

Vids, Documentary, House, 1990s

===Codec===

Select the encoding used for the recording, common values are MP3, AAC and Lossless. For videos please use specify Other.

===Bitrate===

When MP3 and MP2 codecs are selected you are required to specify the bitrate of the recording. Valid values are between 1-1500 and Lame switches such as V0, V1, V2 & VBR. For all other codecs the bitrate is not required however it can be added where appropriate.

===Length===

Specify the length of the recording in minutes. If you don't know or can't determine the time please enter an estimate.

===Date===

Three fields are provided to specify the date of a torrent; day, month and year. In the event that you do not know the full date of the torrent provide as much information as you can. The most basic date information required for every torrent is the year.

===Description===

The description field allows you to add extra information about the torrent, such as tracklisings, programme synopsis and artwork. A good description can greatly enhance an upload and make it much more appealing to downloaders.

It is highly recommended that the tracklist for mixes are added to the description if known.

===Folder and file names===

Use sensible folder and file names including enough details to be unique without going over the top. For example, the artist responsible for the mix, the title and date are all sensible values to use. There is a hard limit of 200 characters for the combined folder and file names. If you are hitting this limit, consider removing any duplication between the folder and filenames.

==How to attract more downloaders to your torrents==

* Name/Title your upload clearly & according to our guidelines.
* Provide a good description including your method of capture if you are uploading a radio show or live set.
* If you are uploading a CD learn how to rip with [[EAC]] and encode it correctly with [[LAME]].
* Include a tracklist if at all possible (you can often find them by searching google).
* Use sensible names for the folder and files to be uploaded - see [[#Folder_and_file_names|Folder and file names]]
* If possible include a [[Cue_sheet|.cue sheet]].
* Seed it until there are a few other seeders.

==Common mistakes made by new uploaders==

* SHOUTING IN YOUR TITLES.
* @@>>!!??# or other useless characters in your title (aka ebay idiot syndrome).
* Useless folder title (always include the artist name, mix title and date if it is a radio show or live dj set).
* Useless info in the title, eg (OMG GREAT MIX!)
* Including your username in the title, filename or main file tags (comment tag is ok)
* CDs ripped with mediaplayer/itunes or other non gapless compliant applications.
* Uploading a single mp3 instead of uploading inside a clearly named folder.
* Uploading a mix then not seeding for a day (wait to upload if you can't seed for some time).
* If you have 2 parts put them in a folder and upload as one, DO NOT upload 2 separate torrents
* Forgetting to include the site .nfo file.
* Incorrect choice of category or genre.

'''Important:'''

* If you have made any of these mistakes and an admin notices it they will ban (remove) your torrent. If any other member thinks your torrent hasn't followed the uploading guidelines they can report it [[Image:Error.png|Report Button]] (which will bring it to the attention of the admin team). If you have already had uploads banned the admin may revoke your uploading privileges. It will be harder for you to regain your uploader status as you will have to demonstrate an understanding of the guidelines and a willingness to follow them.
* If you have made these mistakes on any of your uploads don't panic. You can edit your own torrent including any of the details, you can also delete your own torrent. You should only delete your torrent if it can't be edited for example when you didn't upload inside a folder or had a useless filename, in this case you will need to make the corrections and upload again. To edit or delete a torrent view the torrent details [[Image:Table.png]] (not the forum topic) and click [[Image:Pencil.png|Edit this torrent]].
* If you see a torrent you feel isn't up to scratch you should report it using the link provided in the forum thread [[Image:Error.png|Report Button]]. You could tell the uploader in the thread if it is something easily fixable, like incorrect genre or category, but don't start any flaming with abusive comments!

FLAC

2025-01-18T16:44:09Z

Jaybeee:

'''FLAC''' is an open and free [[Lossless]] compressed audio format. Unlike lossy audio formats like [[MP3]], [[Ogg Vorbis]] and [[AAC]], there is no loss of quality when saving audio files in the FLAC format.

FLAC is the recommended [[Lossless]] audio format to use on [http://wiki.themixingbowl.org/ The Mixing Bowl]

==FLAC Homepage==

*http://flac.sourceforge.net/

==Download==

*http://flac.sourceforge.net/download.html
*http://www.rarewares.org/lossless.php#flac-bundle

==Playback==

===Software===

The following media players will playback FLAC files:

*[http://www.foobar2000.org/ foobar2000]
*[http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ VLC]
*[http://www.winamp.com/ Winamp]

===Hardware===

*[http://flac.sourceforge.net/links.html#hardware FLAC's device list]
*[http://wiki.xiph.org/index.php/FLAC Xiph's device list]

==Encoding==

It's possible to encode a [[WAV]] to FLAC in [[Winamp]] and in [[Foobar2000]]. In [[Foobar2000]] just right click -> Convert -> Convert to Same Directory -> FLAC, level 5, all the other settings off -> OK.

As of FLAC v1.4+ level 7 is the recommended setting: almost the same compression gain as -8 (best), but encodes faster.

You can easily do this with the [https://github.com/hat3k/FLAC-Frontend-H new FLAC frontend].

[[Category:Audio Formats]]

Uploading Guidelines

2025-01-10T20:12:41Z

Jaybeee:

{{Policy}}

Not everything written on this page is an unbreakable [[Rules|rule]]. There are times where it may be appropriate to ignore some guidelines, but if you're new to The Mixing Bowl you should probably follow them at all times until you've got a feel for the ethos of the site.

==General Uploading Etiquette==

* There are over 4,000 members here with uploading privileges. '''You are not more important than anyone else'''.
* There are over 100,000 torrents in the database. '''Your upload is not more important than any other'''.
* Try to follow the guidelines we've compiled so that your upload is of good quality with regards to the presentation of it on our site, the information about it and it's audio quality where this can be controlled.
* Don't immediately upload lots of torrents after becoming an uploader; you will probably cock things right up and create a mess. Take it easy and ask in the forums if you get stuck and if your answer isn't covered here.
* Only upload 2 torrents at a time. Wait until they are well seeded by a few other people before you move onto more.
* Name your torrent and folder to be uploaded according the the guidelines.
* Please keep the scene crap to a minimum. By all means include the nfo with the upload, but don't copy and paste a screen full of indecipherable symbols and "shout-outs" into the torrent description.
* CDs given away free with magazines are allowed to be upped, but only if the audio is mixed and then '''only once the next months magazine edition is out''', ie once you can no longer purchase the magazine with the CD.

'''The following action can be taken if an admin feels someone is uploading against the spirit of these guidelines :'''

* Ban the individual torrent. You will not be allowed to upload the same mix again if this happens.
* Demote the member back to standard member status. This means you will lose your uploading rights and also resident status if you had attained it.
* Official Admin Warning for the member. Two of these and you are banned forever.
* Ban the member.

==Readers' Mixes Uploading Etiquette==

* The readers mixes section was created for members to get feedback on mixes they want to share.
* All torrents in this section are ratio free to encourage people to download and give feedback to the member.
* Don't upload more than 2 readers mixes a week, '''this forum is not your own'''.
* Don't upload readers mixes to increase your ratio, eg with a bunch of playlisted autofaded tracks with no care or thought. You should upload because you want to get some feedback and share your creation!
* Don't excessively bump/pimp your own mixes. Bumping one mix a few times is fine, but '''bumping your back catalogue in one go is not!'''
* Blatant use of Artist name in titles is unacceptable if an admin feels it's only done to trick people into downloading.
* Don't create a mix with just a new artist's album mixed in a different order than the official album; '''show the artist you are supposedly paying homage to some respect.'''

'''Please Note:'''
* Everyone started somewhere and we strongly encourage people to share mixes they have created so some of these wordings are intentionally left vague.
* The admin will make decisions on a case by case basis. If you don't agree with the decision that's fine but remember the rules, specifically: [[Rules|Do not defy the admins' expressed wishes]].
* If you feel someone is uploading against the spirit of the readers mix forum report [[Image:Error.png|Report Button]] the torrent stating why, and then please leave decisions to the admin team, ie no backseat moderation thank you!

'''To ensure every member gets fair exposure the following action can be taken if an admin feels someone is uploading against the spirit of this section :'''

* Move torrent to the studio promo/anything else forum therefore removing the ratio free aspect of the torrent.
* Ban the individual torrent. You will not be allowed to upload the same mix again if this happens.
* Demote the member back to standard member status. This means you will lose your uploading rights and also resident status if you had attained it.
* Official Admin Warning for the member. Two of these and you are banned forever.
* Ban the member.

==Torrent Tagging Guidelines==

With the launch of TMBv2 the way in which torrents are named and categorised has changed dramatically. Titles, artists, categories and genres are all now specified separately which has greatly enhanced the filtering and searching functions of the site. This has in part been made possible by the development of a new "tagging" systems.

For more details on the new system please read the following guide and examples.

===Title===

The title should be a very brief description of the torrent. This can be the name of the radio show, event or witty name for your Readers Mix. The title should not contain any artists names or genres. All extra details about and upload should be included in the description.

====Good Titles====

Clublife - EP 92

BTTB - Back to the Basics

Essential Mix - Live from Glastonbury

====Bad Titles====

Essential Mix - Sasha - MP3

Should only be

Essential Mix

'''Sasha''' should be defined as an artist, '''MP3''' specified as the codec and '''Essential Mix''' tag selected.

And another example
Radio 1 Drum and Bass show with Fabio, Grooverider and High Contrast

Should be

Radio 1 Drum and Bass show

'''Fabio''', '''Grooverider''' and '''High Contrast''' should be specified as artists.

===Artists===

Artists should be entered as a comma separated list. The site has an autocomplete function which will guess as you type the artist you are entering from the artists already in our database. '''The artist tag field is for who created the mix/session/performance, not every artist featured.'''

High Contrast, Pendulum

The list of artists should '''not''' contain '''and''' or '''&''' unless they are part of the artists full name. Neither should they contain any special characters such as brackets '''()''', pipes '''|''' or dashes '''-'''.

The following are incorrect;

Sasha and Digweed

Cal Alex Vs Dreamgirl

and should be

Sasha, Digweed

Cal Alex, Dreamgirl

===Tags===

====Main Tags====

We have specified a set of tags as being "Main Tags" and every upload must have at least one of these selected. The purpose of main tags is to provide at least the most basic information about an upload, in most cases this is the source of the torrent. The list of Main Tags can be found on the upload form by clicking the green main tags help link.

Many of the popular radio shows are main tags, examples being the '''Essential Mix''', '''ASOT''' and '''Breezeblock'''. '''Other Radio''' is provided for radio shows for which there in no main tag. '''Live DJ Mix''' & '''Studio/Promo''' are self explanatory, as is '''Readers Mix'''. '''Vids''' is provided for video uploads and '''Other''' can be used when no other main tag is suitable.

It is perfectly acceptable to use more than one main tag for an upload, the combination below being an example if the Essential Mix was being broadcast live from an event.

Essential Mix, Live DJ Mix

====Other Tags====

Attributes of an upload can be specified by the inclusion of extra tags. Most commonly this will be the genre or style of a mix however tags can be extended to include any attribute. For example an event name could be used as a tag to allow users to find all torrents uploaded from that event, eg. '''Sonar''', '''Glastonbury''' or '''Warehouse Project'''.

====Tag Ordering====

The order in which you specify tags effects the images which are displayed in the [https://themixingbowl.org/torrent/ torrent list]. The rules for this are as follows.

* Main tags take priority, the first main tag will set the first image and the second main tag the second image.
* If only one main tag is specified the second image will be the next tag for which we have an image. Most of the common genres and radio shows have images however not all tags have images.
* In the case that the only tag defined is a main tag the tag '''Misc.''' will be added. This will also happen if none of the secondary tags specified have images.

The coding for these rules is relatively new so older torrents will not follow this convention.

====Examples====

Essential Mix, Live DJ Mix, Glastonbury, Breakbeat, Drum and Bass

Live DJ Mix, Electro, Warehouse Project

Other Radio, Trance, AH.fm

Readers Mix, Techno, Ableton

Vids, Interview, Instructional

Vids, Documentary, House, 1990s

===Codec===

Select the encoding used for the recording, common values are MP3, AAC and Lossless. For videos please use specify Other.

===Bitrate===

When MP3 and MP2 codecs are selected you are required to specify the bitrate of the recording. Valid values are between 1-1500 and Lame switches such as V0, V1, V2 & VBR. For all other codecs the bitrate is not required however it can be added where appropriate.

===Length===

Specify the length of the recording in minutes. If you don't know or can't determine the time please enter an estimate.

===Date===

Three fields are provided to specify the date of a torrent; day, month and year. In the event that you do not know the full date of the torrent provide as much information as you can. The most basic date information required for every torrent is the year.

===Description===

The description field allows you to add extra information about the torrent, such as tracklisings, programme synopsis and artwork. A good description can greatly enhance an upload and make it much more appealing to downloaders.

It is highly recommended that the tracklist for mixes are added to the description if known.

===Folder and file names===

Use sensible folder and file names including enough details to be unique without going over the top. For example, the artist responsible for the mix, the title and date are all sensible values to use. There is a hard limit of 200 characters for the combined folder and file names. If you are hitting this limit, consider removing any duplication between the folder and filenames.

==How to attract more downloaders to your torrents==

* Name/Title your upload clearly & according to our guidelines.
* Provide a good description including your method of capture if you are uploading a radio show or live set.
* If you are uploading a CD learn how to rip with [[EAC]] and encode it correctly with [[LAME]].
* Include a tracklist if at all possible (you can often find them by searching google).
* Use sensible names for the folder and files to be uploaded - see [[#Folder_and_file_names|Folder and file names]]
* If possible include a [[Cue_sheet|.cue sheet]].
* Seed it until there are a few other seeders.

==Common mistakes made by new uploaders==

* SHOUTING IN YOUR TITLES.
* @@>>!!??# or other useless characters in your title (aka ebay idiot syndrome).
* Useless folder title (always include the artist name, mix title and date if it is a radio show or live dj set).
* Useless info in the title, eg (OMG GREAT MIX!)
* Including your username in the title, filename or main file tags (comment tag is ok)
* CDs ripped with mediaplayer/itunes or other non gapless compliant applications.
* Uploading a single mp3 instead of uploading inside a clearly named folder.
* Uploading a mix then not seeding for a day (wait to upload if you can't seed for some time).
* If you have 2 parts put them in a folder and upload as one, DO NOT upload 2 separate torrents
* Forgetting to include the site .nfo file.
* Incorrect choice of category or genre.

'''Important:'''

* If you have made any of these mistakes and an admin notices it they will ban (remove) your torrent. If any other member thinks your torrent hasn't followed the uploading guidelines they can report it [[Image:Error.png|Report Button]] (which will bring it to the attention of the admin team). If you have already had uploads banned the admin may revoke your uploading privileges. It will be harder for you to regain your uploader status as you will have to demonstrate an understanding of the guidelines and a willingness to follow them.
* If you have made these mistakes on any of your uploads don't panic. You can edit your own torrent including any of the details, you can also delete your own torrent. You should only delete your torrent if it can't be edited for example when you didn't upload inside a folder or had a useless filename, in this case you will need to make the corrections and upload again. To edit or delete a torrent view the torrent details [[Image:Table.png]] (not the forum topic) and click [[Image:Pencil.png|Edit this torrent]].
* If you see a torrent you feel isn't up to scratch you should report it using the link provided in the forum thread [[Image:Error.png|Report Button]]. You could tell the uploader in the thread if it is something easily fixable, like incorrect genre or category, but don't start any flaming with abusive comments!

Rules

2024-11-14T09:01:28Z

Jaybeee: expanded #1

__NOTOC__
{{Policy}}

==General rules - Breaking these rules can and will get you banned!==

#Be excellent to each other.
#Do not defy the admins' expressed wishes.
#Keep your overall ratio as close to 1.0 as possible.

==General forum guidelines - Please try to follow these guidelines==

#No moaning, no trolling, no shit-posting, no posting in bad faith.
#No language other than English in the forums.
#Do not request/offer/trade invites to other bittorrent trackers in the public forums.
#Please read the [[FAQ]] before asking any questions.

==Uploading rules - Torrents violating these rules may be deleted without notice==

#All uploads must include the mixingbowl [https://www.themixingbowl.org/static/www.themixingbowl.org.nfo nfo].
#Only '''non-commercial audio and video''', i.e. nothing that has been '''commercially licensed''' that you can buy in the shops or online.
#Allowed audio uploads include: DJ Mixes, mixtapes, broadcast radio, podcasts, and live recordings. We do not allow broadcasts of commercial releases played in their entirety.
#Video uploads must either be of a broadcast by an artist or be documentaries about an artist or a genre.
#Any uploads that the admins feel are unsuitable for the site will be removed without warning. [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/messageadmin Ask an admin] before uploading if you're not sure.
#If you have the tracklist, post it in the Description part of the upload form.
#Make sure your torrents are well-seeded at least until there are above 5 other seeds.
#If you have something interesting that somehow violate these rules, [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/messageadmin ask an admin] and we '''might''' make an exception.
#Adhere to all of the [[Uploading_Guidelines | Uploading Guidelines]]

==Avatar rules - Your avatar must adhere to these requirements==

#'''Must be work safe'''; no nudity etc.
#GIFs must be less than 100KB in size

About

2024-11-07T10:03:57Z

Jaybeee: /* 2004 screenshot of Mr coptang's Mixing Bowl */

==[https://themixingbowl.org themixingbowl.org]==
We intend to be the 1st stop for torrents for: The [[Essential Mix]], The [[Breezeblock]], [[Kiss FM]], [[XFM]], [[Gilles Peterson Worldwide|Worldwide]], [[BTTB]], [[One World]], [[Blue Room]], [[The Milk Run]], [[Solid Steel]], [[Annie On One]] and much more...

If you like dance music, nightclubbing or anything related to: House, Trance, IDM, Breaks, Hard House, Techno, Drum & Bass, Hip-Hop, Big Beat, Trip-Hop, Turntablism or whatever spastic genre name is flavour of the month and haven't already [https://themixingbowl.org/signup.php signed up] then what are you waiting for?

==[https://themixingbowl.org/post/view/54371 surgeon's History Of TMBv1]==
''Posted: Sep 18, 2005 11:26:32 PM''

I was addicted to Suprnova grabbing loads of applications and music. The music constantly had a .nfo for http://coptang.f2s.com/ [themixingbowl]

I was in heaven, as many of you are when you first discovered the site.

It had categories for the [[Essential Mix]], [[Breezeblock]], [[Annie Nightingale]], [[Peel Sessions]] and so forth. wow wow wow!

'''This was a site specialising in BBC Radio One shows , BTTB and Nova Radio'''

Bookmarked - I was the 200 and something member of the site. I registered sometime around August 2004... I swiftly looked for the site owner to basically congratulate his philosophy especially the [[Breezeblock]] and [[Essential Mix]] category. coptang's join date was April 2004 so I knew this puppy was new.

I started upping torrents left, right and centre and TMB was attracting a stable amount of users per week, around 20 to 30. Suprnova was getting too big and millions of hits were the key to TMB's success.

coptang, glint, DaezD and Baldfresh (R.I.P) were running the show. Baldfresh had the best avatar I had ever seen, some scary monster face with red eyes coming out of a black background!

coptang then made me Mod (as it was then). Nicktids was then upgraded to Mod around about two months after me. Excellent knowledge of the inner workings of [[Azureus]] and invaluable for the [[FAQ]].

Each night at 12:10 midnight, us Admins and SysOp would put all torrents uploaded that day onto Suprnova, basically personally grabbing all torrents throughout the day! Upping them at that time meant they would go on the main page and would stay there for a matter of two days, the ultimate advertising as all torrents on Suprnova directed you to TMB! By '''October 2004''' TMB was getting a shed load of new members directed by hitting torrents on Suprnova, sometimes 100 new members a day. The load was becoming too much on coptang's free web space on his ISP! Something needed to be done, so we asked for donations and got stable hosting (so we thought) and moved from http://coptang.f2s.com/ to https://www.themixingbowl.org. The dot org was the choice of the admin - sounds important.

Anywooooo coptang then spent fooking hours-days-weeks-months sorting out the beta version of the new site with great input from glint, baldfresh and DaezD. We started at the very tail end of '''December 2004''' and opened our doors to a select few original members a couple of weeks after that to check for errors and then to the masses around '''February 2005'''.

We have had one fuck up since the site was originally formed as http://coptang.f2s.com/ by a host admin error [cnuts]... but that's it - but that was very fucking annoying!

TMB is beautiful, and we owe a lot of gratitude to coptang.

*glint for a lot of effort behing the scenes with .php and general site maintenance
*tz for a lot of code <--- shit loads of code (I love the ban and warning feature!)
*DaezD for his comedy - I miss him - where the fuck are you dude?
*mbw23 for never being here [admin since new site was opened]
*gforce for being a complete dude - one of the original "old man" tags
*Baldfresh was amazing - I miss his IRC chats and always amazingly helpful on OiNK and Indietorrents
*Me - well I'm too bored at work all day! Internet access is great!
*nicktids - amazingly helpful with [[Azureus]] queries and very good with helping ppl in torrent support

== 2004 screenshots of Mr Coptang's Mixing Bowl & Lovenasium ==
In the beginning it was called coptang's Wank Cabin, but one of his mates couldn't view it from work as wank is a rude word. So TMB was born.
<gallery widths=600 heights=400>
File:mrcoptangsmixingbowl2004.jpg|TMB 14th July 2004
File:20040808-mr-coptangs-mixing-bowl-index.png|TMB 8th August 2004
File:20041118-mr-coptangs-lovenasium.png|Mr Coptang's Lovenasium 18th November 2004
File:Mr-coptangs-lovenasium.gif|Mr Coptang's Lovenasium logo
</gallery>

== TMBv2 ==

On Saturday 15th November 2008 at approximately 8pm London, UK time, TMBv2 was launched.

=== TMBv2 - Background and What's New ===

In May 07 we set out to build our idea of the perfect BitTorrent-based community website. Using the years of experience gained from running TMB we have come to an understanding as to what the most important functions of a BT site are. It was our goal to create a site which encompassed all the great features of TMBv1 and also offered us the flexibility to add new features. Our heavily customised TBDev code has served us well but to achieve the goals for the new site we had to abandon it and start afresh. We put to work the latest standards in web development and set about coding v2. 50,000 lines of code and 18 months later we have created a Bit Torrent codebase like no other. There are items on our wish-list for v2 that have had to be left out for the launch - perfection isn't easy to achieve but we believe that we are 99% there.

A full list of credits can be found [https://themixingbowl.org/credits here] however we would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to all that have helped us with testing and debugging up to now. This includes the small group of testers who have been with us since the very beginning and all Residents who have participated in testing the Beta. All the time you have contributed to poking and prodding the site during its various stages of development is greatly appreciated.

TMBv2 is highly modular by design which allows us to bolt on new pages and features quickly and easily. In the weeks following the launch our development team will be ironing out bugs which surface when 30K users are let loose on it. As soon as possible we will be looking for your suggestions and input on new features you would like to see.

The behind-the-scenes changes are innumerable and only comprehensible by the truly l33t. However, there has been a large number of changes to the user interface and how users interact with the site.

File:Mr-coptangs-lovenasium.gif

2024-11-07T10:02:43Z

Jaybeee: Mr Coptang's Lovenasium

== Summary ==
Mr Coptang's Lovenasium

File:20041118-mr-coptangs-lovenasium.png

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== Summary ==
Screenshot of Mr Coptang's Lovenasium from 18th November 2004

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Jaybeee:

== Summary ==
Screenshot of TMB from 8th August 2004

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Jaybeee:

Screenshot of TMB from 14th July 2004

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Jaybeee:

== Summary ==
Screenshot of TMB back in 8th August 2004

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Jaybeee: Screenshot of TMB back in August 8th 2004

== Summary ==
Screenshot of TMB back in August 8th 2004

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Screenshot of TMB back in July 14th 2004

Links

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Links that may be useful to the [[TMB]] community. This page is now unlocked so all TMB members can add new links. Please keep them relevant and work safe.

==TMB Links==

*[http://www.openrightsgroup.org/ Open Rights Group] - Looking out for digital rights in the UK.
*[https://www.themixingbowl.org/rss.xml RSS feed] - TMB RSS feed. See the [[FAQ#How_does_your_RSS_feed_work.3F|FAQ]] for more information.
*[[:Category:Audio_Tools|Audio Tools]] - TMB wiki audio tool pages

==BitTorrent Information==

*[https://help.bittorrent.com/en/support/solutions/articles/29000039924-what-is-bittorrent-] - Everything you need to know about BitTorrent.

==BitTorrent Software==

*See [[Client_whitelist]]

==Radio shows/stations==

*[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/schedules/bbc_radio_one Radio 1] - BBC Radio 1, home of the Breezeblock, Essential Mix plus many more.
*[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/schedules/bbc_1xtra 1Xtra] - BBC 1Xtra, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, Dancehall and more.
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/6mix/ 6 Mix] - BBC 6 Music's 6 Mix show; ended Friday 27th March 2015.
*[http://www.vinylizer.net/ BTTB] - Back To The Basics - Eclectic German radio show.
*[http://www.ninjatune.net/solidsteel/ Solid Steel] - Ninja Tune radio.

==Tracklists==

*[https://www.mixes.wiki MIXES.WIKI] Premier database for DJ mixes, radio shows and podcasts. Built on the legacy of MixesDB closing on June 29th, 2024
*[https://swamptowers.blogspot.com/ The Swamp]
*[https://peel.fandom.com/wiki/John_Peel_Wiki John Peel Wiki]
*[https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/ BBC Genome Project] a website containing BBC listings from 1923-2009]
*[https://www.tuneid.com/ tuneID] Premier forum for identifying electronic music tracks
*[https://www.1001tracklists.com/ 1001 Tracklists]
*[https://trackid.net/ TrackId.net]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/schedule/ Radio 1 schedules] Archived on the Wayback Machine from 2002.
*[https://swamptowers.weebly.com/breezeblock.html The Swamp old] - ''Swamps'' original Breezeblock & 6 Mix tracklist and info site

==Internet tools==

*[http://www.tineye.com/ tineye.com] searches the web with an image, either a url or uploaded by you. also comes as a [http://www.tineye.com/plugin plugin] for [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/8922 firefox] and [https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/haebnnbpedcbhciplfhjjkbafijpncjl chrome]

FAQ

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Jaybeee:

{{Policy}}

==Site information==
We intend to be the 1st stop for torrents for: The Essential Mix, The Breezeblock, Kiss FM, XFM, Worldwide, BTTB, One World, Blue Room, The Milk Run, Solid Steel, Annie On One and much more...
Before you do anything here we suggest you have a look at the [[rules]].

===What is this BitTorrent all about anyway? How do I get the files?===

The idea behind Bittorrent is the SHARING of files. As you download a file you will also upload the parts you already have to help others. Bittorrent only works because other users like you are also sharing the files so please be considerate and leave the files open in your [[:Category:Bittorrent_Client_Guide|bittorrent client]] for as long as you can. The site will keep track of your [[ratio|sharing ratio]], the more you share the more music you have access to.

If you are new to BitTorrent then you will be advised to have a look at the very good [https://lifehacker.com/285489/a-beginners-guide-to-bittorrent|Beginners guide to BitTorrent] which explains how BitTorrent works and how to get started.

For a BitTorrent client we recommend using [[qBittorrent]] or [[uTorrent]]. Both clients keep track of all your torrents for you, making it easier to seed and maintain a decent ratio. See the [[Client whitelist]] for more supported clients.

===Where does the donated money go?===

All donated money goes towards hosting the site.

===How does the auto ban/warning system work?===
'''Ratio'''

A ratio of 0.3 and lower is considered bad with respect to warnings.

'''Auto warnings'''

Every day we automatically issue warnings to any account which has a low ratio. The account then has a warning flag issued recording the date and account statistics when the warning was issued.

'''Auto bans'''

Every day we automatically ban any account which has been warned for over 30 days and whose ratio hasn't improved.

We also monitor the accounts currently flagged with a warning and will ban any one who is trying to download lots before the auto ban or whose ratio has gotten worse since the warning.

Other non-ratio related warnings can be issued by the admin team for abusive behaviour, persistent commercial uploads etc.

===How does your RSS feed work?===

See [[RSS Feed]]

===How can I contact an admin?===

If you are logged in to the site, use [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/messageadmin Message Admin] to send a question to the admin team. If you are not able to log in to the site for any reason, use [https://themixingbowl.org/contact/us Contact Us]. In either case your question will be answered by any available admin.

If you message an admin you see online directly on the site you may not get a response, especially if your question is already covered in the FAQ.

==User information==

===I registered an account but did not receive the confirmation e-mail!===

To delete the account so you can re-register, send a message to the admin team with [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/messageadmin this form]. Note though that if you didn't receive the email the first time it will probably not succeed the second time either so you should really try another email address.

===I've lost my user name or password! Can you send it to me?===

Please use [https://themixingbowl.org/forgot this form] to have the login details mailed back to you.

===Can you rename my account?===

Possibly. Send a message to the admin team explaining why using [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/messageadmin this form].

===What happens to my account if I don't use it?===

Some user accounts are disabled for inactivity.

Accounts are '''inactive''' if the user hasn't not logged in for 3 months. At 3 months you will get a notification, a reminder after 1 month and disabled if another month passes.

Accounts are '''unused''' if the user has signed up a year ago and not used the account since signing up. Unused accounts will be disabled if not used within 30 days of first notification.

These rules apply to all user and uploader classes. All accounts Resident and above are exempt from being disabled for inactivity.
Furthermore, if you are seeding at least 5 torrents you will not be disabled (although you will still recieve notifications).

If you know that you will be away from internet for a long time, you may park your account from your profile page. Parked accounts cannot login to the site and use of the tracker is restricted to seeding, i.e. parked accounts can seed but can not download new torrents.

===How do I unpark my account?===

<gallery widths=600 heights=400>
File:Account-parked.png|Message displayed with a parked account
File:Account-unparked.png|Message displayed with a just unparked account
</gallery>

===Can you delete my (confirmed) account?===

Send a message to the admin team including the email address you signed up with using [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/messageadmin this form].

===So, what's MY ratio?===

You can view your ratio on your [https://themixingbowl.org/user/view profile page]

It's important to distinguish between your overall ratio and the individual ratio on each torrent you may be seeding or leeching. The overall ratio takes into account the total uploaded and downloaded from your account since you joined the site. The individual ratio just indicates the values for each torrent.

You may see two symbols instead of a number: "Inf.", which is just an abbreviation for Infinity, and means that you have downloaded 0 bytes while uploading a non-zero amount (ul/dl becomes infinity); "---", which should be read as "non-available", and shows up when you have both downloaded and uploaded 0 bytes (ul/dl = 0/0 which is an indeterminate amount).

===Why is my IP displayed on my details page?===

Only you and the site moderators can view your IP address and email. Regular users do not see that information.

===Why does my profile show "unconnectable"? (And why should I care?)===

The tracker has determined that you are firewalled or NATed and cannot accept incoming connections. This means that other [[peers]] in the [[swarm]] will be unable to connect to you, only you to them. Even worse, if two peers are both in this state they will not be able to connect at all. This will slow down ''your'' torrents and reduce your chance of being able to upload anything, so it's in your best interests to fix it.

Have a read of the [[How to become connectable]] page or lookup your router on [http://www.portforward.com portforward.com]).

===What are the different user classes?===

{|class="wikitable"
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:#2B4157"|User
|The default class of new members.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:#2B4157"|User[[Image:star.gif]]
|Has donated money to themixingbowl.org.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:#00C"|Uploader
|Allowed to upload torrents. For information on how to become an Uploader please see the uploading section of the FAQ.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:green"|Resident
|User who has contributed to the site. To become a Resident you must meet ALL the following criteria:
*Have to be registered on the site for more than 3 months
*Have a ratio of 1.0+
*Downloaded more than 5GB
*At least 5 forum posts
And at least ONE of the following criteria:
*Over 200 forum posts
*Uploaded over 20 individual torrents
*Uploaded over 100GB
*Have donated any amount
''Residents are exempt from being disabled for inactivity''.
|-
!align="left" valign="top"|Other
|Customised title. Only an Administrator can customize someones title.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:darkblue"|Broadcaster
|Participates in the TMB Radio shenanigans.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:darkblue"|Pipecock
|There is only one Nifty Pipecock.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:purple"|VIP
|Awarded to a user in recognition of an outstanding contribution to TMB. Our way of saying you're pretty bloody awesome.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:red"|Administrator
|Can do just about anything.
|-
!align="left" valign="top" style="color:red"|SysOp
|coptang (site owner). RIP.
|-
|}

===Hey! I've seen a Resident with less than 100GB uploaded!===

Members who make an outstanding contribution to The Mixing Bowl may be promoted to Resident before they meet all the normal criteria.

===How do I add an avatar to my profile?===

You can set your avatar from your [https://themixingbowl.org/my/prefs/ Preferences] page.

Select the image you wish to use as you avatar and the click "Submit changes" at the bottom of the page. The site accepts JPEG, PNG and GIF image types and they are resized automatically to the appropriate size for the forum. You can upload files up to 2MB in size, if the original is larger than this you will need to manually reduce it's size before uploading. GIFs are not resized and there is a 100KB file size limit for these.

===Can I become an admin?===

No. I'm afraid getting to be an admin by asking is not possible on themixingbowl.

==Uploading==

===Why can't I upload torrents?===

Only specially authorised users ('''Uploaders''') have permission to upload torrents.

===What criteria must I meet before I can join the Uploader team?===

Any member can become an uploader. In order to join the uploader group [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/requestuploader read the instructions and fill out the form on the Uploader Request page] to signify that you've read the rules about what kind of torrents are allowed ('''no commercial releases!''').

Once you've done this an admin will add you to the uploaders group. This is a manual process so please allow a few days for this to happen. You will be sent a PM to confirm when your account has been upgraded.

===General Uploaders Etiquette (Uploading Guidelines)===

Maintain excellence at all times. For a more in-depth discussion of what this involves, see the [[Uploading Guidelines]] page.

===How should I title my torrent? (Torrent Naming Guidelines)===

This is covered in the [[Uploading Guidelines]].

===Why have I been demoted back to a user from uploader status?===

There are a number of reasons you might have been demoted to user from uploader or resident. These include (but are not limited to):

*Uploading commercial releases
*Uploading stream rips
*Persistently uploading poorly classified torrents
*Uploads not following the naming guidelines

===What will happen if I ignore any of the uploading guidelines?===

The upload will be deleted, and if you do it persistently you will be demoted. If you persistently upload commercial releases or argue with an admin you will probably be banned as well.

===Can I upload the new blahblahblah music video?===

No, music video's are treated the same as single songs and are not allowed. vj mixes, mashups etc are normally ok, if you are in any doubt at all [https://themixingbowl.org/tickets/messageadmin ask] before uploading.

===Can I upload your torrents to other trackers and/or share them with my friends?===

No. Each torrent you download from here contains a unique ID linking it to your account. If other people try to download using the same torrent they will mess up your stats, which could result in you getting banned.

However, the files you download from us are yours to do as you please. You can always create another torrent, pointing to some other tracker, and upload it to the site of your choice. We only ask you to give credit where it's due.

===How do I create a torrent?===

See the [[:Category:Bittorrent_Client_Guide|Bittorrent client guide]] page for guides on how to create torrents.

==Stats==

===Most common reason for stats not updating===

*The user is cheating. (a.k.a. "Summary Ban")
*The server is overloaded and unresponsive. Just try to keep the session open until the server responds again. (Flooding the server with consecutive manual updates is not recommended.)
*You are using a faulty client. If you want to use an experimental or CVS version you do it at your own risk.

===Best practices===

*If a torrent you are currently leeching/seeding is not listed on your profile, just wait or force a manual update.
*Make sure you exit your client properly, so that the tracker receives "event=completed".
*If the tracker is down, do not stop seeding. As long as the tracker is back up before you exit the client the stats should update properly.

===May I use any bittorrent client?===

NO. See the [[client whitelist]] for details of supported clients.

===Why is a torrent I'm leeching/seeding listed several times in my profile?===

If for some reason (e.g. pc crash, or frozen client) your client exits improperly and you restart it, it will have a new peer_id, so it will show as a new torrent. The old one will never receive a "event=completed" or "event=stopped" and will be listed until some tracker timeout. Just ignore it, it will eventually go away.

Another reason could be that you have given torrents you have downloaded from this site to other people. Each .torrent file you download contains a unique ID that links it to your account. For this reason sharing .torrent files you have downloaded from The Mixing Bowl is forbidden.

===I've finished or cancelled a torrent. Why is it still listed in my profile?===

Some clients, notably TorrentStorm and Nova Torrent, do not report properly to the tracker when cancelling or finishing a torrent. In that case the tracker will keep waiting for some message - and thus listing the torrent as seeding or leeching - until some timeout occurs. Just ignore it, it will eventually go away.

===Multiple IPs (Can I login from different computers?)===

Yes, the tracker is now capable of following sessions from different IPs for the same user. A torrent is associated with the user when it starts, and only at that moment is the IP relevant. So if you want to seed/leech from computer A and computer B with the same account you should access the site from computer A, start the torrent there, and then repeat both steps from computer B (not limited to two computers or to a single torrent on each, this is just the simplest example). You do not need to login again when closing the torrent.

===How does NAT/ICS change the picture?===

All torrents are tracker on a per-client basis. Any number of user accounts and/or Bit Torrent clients can report from the same IP address and account stats will be updated correctly.

===How do I improve my ratio?===

Read the [[One Stop Ratio Shop]] and keep an eye out for [[FAQ#Freeleech|Freeleech]]'s.

==Downloading==

===Why did an active torrent suddenly disappear?===

The most likely reasons are that the uploader deleted it because there was a problem with the release, or an admin/moderator deleted it because it broke the site [[rules]].


===How do I resume a broken download or reseed something?===

Download the original .torrent file from server after that open it in you Bit Torrent client and browse the folder of the torrent you are downloading/reseeding.

===What are these "a piece has failed an hash check" messages?===

Bittorrent clients check the data they receive for integrity. When a piece fails this check it is automatically re-downloaded. Occasional hash fails are a common occurrence, and you shouldn't worry.

Some clients have an (advanced) option/preference to "kick/ban" clients that send you bad data or similar. It should be turned on, since it makes sure that if a peer repeatedly sends you pieces that fail the hash check it will be ignored in the future.

===You have the torrent I want, but there's no seeds so I can't download it!===

It may be possible still to download, first of all - just download it and leave it running. There's possibly seeds out there but don't know anyone wants the torrents, at least if you download it you have a chance. If this fails, you can request a reseed. A link will appear on torrents which are eligable for reseed. See [[reseeds]] for more details.

===The torrent is supposed to be 100MB. How come I downloaded 120MB?===

See the hash fails topic. If your client receives bad data it will have to redownload it, therefore the total downloaded may be larger than the torrent size. Make sure the "kick/ban" option is turned on to minimize the extra downloads.

===What ports can I use with my Bit Torrent client===

Due to the widespread use of Deep Packet Inspection by ISPs the choice of a non standard port to use for Bit Torrent connections no longer improves transfer speeds. The Mixing Bowl does not restrict the usage of any ports for clients however it does recommend the use of [[Protocol_Encryption|protocol encryption]]. Please consult the manual for you client for details on enabling protocol encryption.


===Why do I get a "You need a better ratio to download megatorrents!" or "This torrent is too big for you to download" message?===
In order to prevent members from digging a big hole in their ratio they can't get out of, they are prevented from downloading any torrent over 1GB.

You can only download megatorrents with a ratio better than 0.75. If the size of torrent is more than you have downloaded, you must have enough uploaded, such that downloading the torrent will not drop your ratio below 1.0. For example, a 10G torrent can be downloaded by a user with a ratio of 0.8 and 12G downloaded but could not be downloaded by a user with a ratio of 0.8 and 9G downloaded.

===Why do I get a "Your downloads are disabled until further notice" message?===
An admin may decide to disable your downloads. If this happens you should seed everything that you have snatched, afterwards you can visit the [[One_Stop_Ratio_Shop#Bonus_Points]] page and restore your downloads by purchasing additional download slots.



===What does the message "torrent has long filenames" mean?===
Some OS's (notably Windows) have issues when the combined path to a file exceeds certain lengths. If you see this message, be sure to download this torrent to a directory with a short path, e.g. <code>D:\Music</code> rather than <code>D:\My music downloads\themixingbowl.org\Radio shows and other mixes\</code>

We do prevent uploads with exceptionally long paths, however since we are an archive site there are a number of uploads existing that do have long filenames, so caution should be taken with these.

==How can I improve my download speed?==

===Do not immediately jump on new torrents===

The download speed mostly depends on the seeder-to-leecher ratio (SLR). Poor download speed is mainly a problem with new and very popular torrents where the SLR is low.

(Proselytising sidenote: make sure you remember that you did not enjoy the low speed. Seed so that others will not endure the same.)

The best speeds will be found around the half-life of a torrent, when the SLR will be at its highest. (The downside is that you will not be able to seed so much. It's up to you to balance the pros and cons of this.)

===Limit your upload speed===

The upload speed affects the download speed in essentially two ways:

*Bittorrent peers tend to favour those other peers that upload to them. This means that if A and B are leeching the same torrent and A is sending data to B at high speed then B will try to reciprocate. So due to this effect high upload speeds lead to high download speeds.
*Due to the way TCP works, when A is downloading something from B it has to keep telling B that it received the data sent to him. (These are called acknowledgements - ACKs -, a sort of "got it!" messages). If A fails to do this then B will stop sending data and wait. If A is uploading at full speed there may be no bandwidth left for the ACKs and they will be delayed. So due to this effect excessively high upload speeds lead to low download speeds.

The full effect is a combination of the two. The upload should be kept as high as possible while allowing the ACKs to get through without delay. '''A good thumb rule is keeping the upload at about 80% of the theoretical upload speed.''' You will have to fine tune yours to find out what works best for you. (Remember that keeping the upload high has the additional benefit of helping with your ratio.)

===Limit the number of simultaneous connections===

Some operating systems (like Windows 9x) do not deal well with a large number of connections, and may even crash. Also some home routers (particularly when running NAT and/or firewall with stateful inspection services) tend to become slow or crash when having to deal with too many connections. There are no fixed values for this, you may try 60 or 100 and experiment with the value. Note that these numbers are additive, if you have two instances of a client running the numbers add up.

===Limit the number of simultaneous uploads===

Isn't this the same as above? No. Connections limit the number of peers your client is talking to and/or downloading from. Uploads limit the number of peers your client is actually uploading to. The ideal number is typically much lower than the number of connections, and highly dependent on your (physical) connection.

===Just give it some time===

As explained above peers favour other peers that upload to them. When you start leeching a new torrent you have nothing to offer to other peers and they will tend to ignore you. This makes the starts slow, in particular if, by change, the peers you are connected to include few or no seeders. The download speed should increase as soon as you have some pieces to share.

===Why is my internet so slow while leeching?===

Your internet bandwidth is always finite. If you are a peer in a fast torrent it may saturate your connection, and your browsing will suffer. From your client you can limit the download and upload speed to mitigate this.

Browsing was used just as an example, the same would apply to gaming, IMing, etc...

==Proxy/VPN use==

===Site===

If you wish to use a VPN to browse the site, it must be a paid for service that allows you to specify a server/region (or be based in a static location).
You may also browse the site using your seedbox or private server.
You should always let staff know by sending a [https://themixingbowl.org/contact/us staff PM] before using the VPN. If possible, please include what service it is, the location, and IP(s).
Tor, public proxies, and other freely available services are strictly prohibited and your account is likely to be disabled if you use them.

===Tracker===

It is permissible to use almost any type of connection - including public proxies - for P2P bittorrent traffic. Users can seed and download torrent pieces, and announce data to the tracker, from any connection they wish - with the exception of Tor which is forbidden.

It is worth noting that due to a combination of factors (increased latency, worse peering, bottlenecked traffic, inability to port forward, etc), users seeding from behind a proxy could see their upload speeds/net upload traffic decrease.

==Freeleech==

===What is Freeleech?===
Freeleech is where your ratio doesn't take a hit for downloading a torrent, but your ratio benefits from the uploads. They are a useful way of improving your ratio. Any user, regardless of current ratio and downloaded amount, can download these freeleech torrents; all restrictions are removed.

===Where can I find TMB torrents that are Freeleech?===

* All [https://tmb.dj/forum/view/21/ Readers Mixes] are Freeleech.
* TMB has regular '''Freeleech of the Week''' picks ('''FLOTW''') that highlight a member-suggested [https://tmb.dj/forum/view/22/ Megatorrent]. These are announced as news items, so keep your eyes open.
* All current Freeleech torrents can be found via the [https://tmb.dj/torrent/advancedsearch/ Advanced Search] page by ticking the "'''Free'''" checkbox.

===How can I suggest a Megatorrent for Freeleech?===

* Make suggestions for future Megatorrents using the [https://themixingbowl.org/bonus/torrent/ Nominate a torrent] fucntion.

==What if I can't find the answer to my problem here?==

===You can try these:===

Post in the [https://www.themixingbowl.org/forum/ forums], by all means. You'll find they are usually a friendly and helpful place, provided you follow a few basic guidelines:

*Make sure your problem is not really in this FAQ. There's no point in posting just to be sent back here.
*Before posting read the sticky topics (the ones at the top). Many times new information that still hasn't been incorporated in the FAQ can be found there.
*Make just one thread for your issue, an admin can move your thread to the right forum so you don't need to post in them all.
*Help us in helping you. Do not just say "it doesn't work!". Provide details so that we don't have to guess or waste time asking. What client do you use? What's your OS? What's your network setup? What's the exact error message you get, if any? What are the torrents you are having problems with? The more you tell the easiest it will be for us, and the more probable your post will get a reply.
*And needless to say: be polite. Demanding help rarely works, asking for it usually does the trick.

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Links

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Jaybeee: /* Tracklists */ updated a load of links

Links that may be useful to the [[TMB]] community. This page is now unlocked so all TMB members can add new links. Please keep them relevant and work safe.

==TMB Links==

*[http://www.openrightsgroup.org/ Open Rights Group] - Looking out for digital rights in the UK.
*[https://www.themixingbowl.org/rss.xml RSS feed] - TMB RSS feed. See the [[FAQ#How_does_your_RSS_feed_work.3F|FAQ]] for more information.
*[[:Category:Audio_Tools|Audio Tools]] - TMB wiki audio tool pages

==BitTorrent Information==

*[http://help.bittorrent.com/customer/en/portal/articles/178790-the-basics-of-bittorrent The Basics of BitTorrent] - Everything you need to know about BitTorrent.

==BitTorrent Software==

*[https://www.utorrent.com/ µTorrent] - "A (very) tiny BitTorrent client".
*[https://www.qbittorrent.org/ qBittorrent] - The qBittorrent project aims to provide an open-source software alternative to µTorrent.
*[http://www.deluge-torrent.org/ Deluge] - Open source, cross-platform BitTorrent client.

==Radio shows/stations==

*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/ Radio 1] - BBC Radio 1, home of the Breezeblock, Essential Mix plus many more.
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/ 1Xtra] - BBC 1Xtra, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, Dancehall and more.
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/6mix/ 6 Mix] - BBC 6 Music's 6 Mix show.
*[http://www.vinylizer.net/ BTTB] - Back To The Basics - Eclectic German radio show.
*[http://www.ninjatune.net/solidsteel/ Solid Steel] - Ninja Tune radio.

==Tracklists==

*[https://www.mixes.wiki MIXES.WIKI] Premier database for DJ mixes, radio shows and podcasts. Built on the legacy of MixesDB closing on June 29th, 2024
*[https://swamptowers.blogspot.com/ The Swamp]
*[https://peel.fandom.com/wiki/John_Peel_Wiki John Peel Wiki]
*[https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/ BBC Genome Project] a website containing BBC listings from 1923-2009]
*[https://www.tuneid.com/ tuneID] Premier forum for identifying electronic music tracks
*[https://www.1001tracklists.com/ 1001 Tracklists]
*[https://trackid.net/ TrackId.net]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/schedule/ Radio 1 schedules] Archived on the Wayback Machine from 2002.
*[https://swamptowers.weebly.com/breezeblock.html The Swamp old] - ''Swamps'' original Breezeblock & 6 Mix tracklist and info site

==Torrent Sites==

*[http://www.mvgroup.org/forums/index.php? MV Group] - Torrent releases of quality documentary and science series.
*[http://www.sonofshun.com Son of Shun] - Contains shows related to politics, science, sociological, and documentaries.
*[http://www.Global-Sets.com Global-Sets] - Best tracker for torrents!

==Internet tools==

*[http://www.tineye.com/ tineye.com] searches the web with an image, either a url or uploaded by you. also comes as a [http://www.tineye.com/plugin plugin] for [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/8922 firefox] and [https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/haebnnbpedcbhciplfhjjkbafijpncjl chrome]

Cue sheet

2024-09-10T17:40:38Z

Jaybeee: updated a load of links

'''Cue sheets''' are used to provide index information for a large audio file. Cue sheets have the file extension ".cue", and are simple plain text files.

Cue sheets are especially useful for DJ mixes where the resulting audio file is one long [[mp3]]. With a tracklist a cue sheet can be created that will allow you to access the tracks very easily. Remember though: cue sheets only work with compatible software.

= Playing Cue sheets =

Cue sheets are only useful if you can play them! Here is a list of compatible software players:

* [[Foobar2000]] has native support for cue sheets (Windows)
* [[Winamp]]
* [http://www.mplayerhq.hu/ MPlayer] (Windows/Linux)
* [https://mpesch3.de/1by1.html 1by1 player] (Windows)
* [http://mediamonkey.com MediaMonkey] with [http://trixmoto.net/mm/scripts.php?id=3 CueReader] (Windows)
* [https://amarok.kde.org/ Amarok] (Linux)

== Winamp Plugins ==
* [https://winampheritage.com/plugin/cue-player/143011 Cue Player] Plugin for Winamp (Windows)
* [http://brianvictor.tripod.com/mp3cue.htm#download mp3cue] Plugin for Winamp with XMMS (Linux)

For the plugins all you have to do is have the cue and the mp3 file in the same folder and ideally with the same filename:
* for most players just drag the cue sheet inside the main or playlist window, and it works just fine
* for the '''mp3cue''' plugin it's different - here you drag the mp3 file inside the Winamp window and the cue will open in a separate window.

All plugins will show up the track name, and at the end of each track it will keep on playing without any gaps at the end of song, coz it will keep on going smoothly throughout the whole mix, coz you gotta remember its playing one mp3.

== MediaMonkey Scripts ==
* [https://www.riklewis.com/mediamonkey/scripts.php?id=3 CueReader]
The cue file has to be in the same directory and have the same filename. If you are getting a warning message whenever you load a file, take a look at your Internet Explorer Security settings for Local Area Network. This didn't seem to change much for me, and found this from [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6847&start=210&st=0&sk=t&sd=a MediaMonkey forums]:

* Run regedit.exe
* Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0
* Modify key 1201 = 0

This enables the above option in your My Computer zone, apparently.

= Splitting Cue Sheets =

You can split a long audio file into smaller audio files by using a cue splitter
* [http://www.medieval.it/content/view/28/70/ Medieval CUE Splitter]
* [[MP3DirectCut]]

= Creating Cue sheets =

To understand the make-up of a cue sheet please see the [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Cue_sheet Hydrogenaudio.org Cue Sheet wiki].

Cue sheets are just text files with the file extension set as '''.cue'''. Thus, one of the easiest ways to create a cue sheet is to use a text editor like Notepad and create a template:

<pre>
REM GENRE Dubstep/IDM/Electronica
REM DATE 2008
REM COMMENT Excellent
TITLE "Electronic Explorations - 001 - Milanese"
FILE "ElectronicExplorations_001_Milanese.mp3" WAVE
TRACK 01 AUDIO
TITLE "Intro"
PERFORMER "Electronic Explorations"
INDEX 01 00:00:00
TRACK 02 AUDIO
TITLE "Sneak Up"
PERFORMER "215 T.F.K."
INDEX 01 00:33:36
TRACK 03 AUDIO
TITLE "Three Drops (Original Mix)"
PERFORMER "October"
INDEX 01 04:02:39
TRACK 04 AUDIO
TITLE "Sissy Spacek (Ruff)"
PERFORMER "Bong-Ra"
INDEX 01 06:28:56
TRACK 05 AUDIO
TITLE "Miserere"
PERFORMER "Quark Ruckspin and Planas"
INDEX 01 10:40:37
</pre>

All you have to do is then amend the '''FILE''' and '''TITLE''' at the top of the cue sheet as appropriate. Also, amend the individual '''TRACK''' '''TITLE''' and '''PERFORMER''' and '''INDEX''' values.

== Guide To Making A Cue Sheet Work ==

The following is a step-by-step guide to help the uninitiated make use of a cue sheet (on Windows):

#On your Windows PC go to ''My Computer'' > ''Tools'' > ''Folder Options'' > ''View'' > untick ''Hide extensions for known file types''.
#:*This will allow you to view the entire filename (e.g. ''my-mix.cue'') and will make things easier in the following steps.
#If someone has detailed the contents of a cue sheet and you want to make a cue sheet from that then simply copy all the text and paste into a text file:
#:*Open up ''Notepad'', paste the text into it and '''save as''' ''filename.cue'' (remember to ensure the filename extension is '''.cue''').
#::*If you didn't do the above correctly, don't worry. Simply navigate to where you saved the cue sheet and edit the filename in Windows Exploring. Just replace the '''.txt''' with '''.cue'''.
#:::*Try to always name the cue sheet the same as the mp3 (with the exception of the extension). For example: ''my-mix.mp3'' and ''my-mix.cue''. This is because a lot of audio software players that support cue sheets also require the same filename for the audio file and cue sheet.
#It's very likely that cue sheets will not be associated with any program, especially not an audio software player.
##[[Foobar2000]] allows you to associate many audio file types within it's program:
##::*''File'' > ''Preferences'' > ''File Types''
##Another way to associate cue sheets with an audio software player that supports cue sheets is as follows:
##::*''right-click the cue sheet'' > ''Properties'' > ''Change...'' button > select the program you wish to use. Now whenever you double click the cue sheet it will load into the audio player.

== Cue Sheet Creation Tools ==

There are various tools that can create and edit cue sheets:
* [https://cuegenerator.net/ Cue Generator]
* [https://cuenation.com/tools/ CueNation Tools]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20230607121739/http://qed.qproject.org/ QeD: Liveset cue-sheet editor] - feature rich
* [https://cuemaster.org/ CueMaster - cues from CDDB/FreeDB entries]
* [http://www.milosoftware.com/en/index.php?body=cdwave.php CD Wave], instructions for creating cue sheets with [[CD Wave]]
Most cue sites with cue sheet generators also allow the upload of cues in this way building cue-sheet collections.

= Finding Cue sheets =

Sites that provide cue sheets for download (roughly in the order of popularity and stored content):
* [https://cuenation.com/ cuenation]
Actively maintained with many cue sheets for newest DJ sets (mainly Trance & Progressive).

* [http://www.regeert.nl/cuesheet/ Cue Sheet Heaven]
The site contains 15200+ cues mainly for DJ sets before 2007.

= Burning Cue sheets to an audio CD =

* [[Foobar2000]]
* [[Cdrtfe]]
* [[Burrrn]]
* [http://www.imgburn.com/ ImgBurn]

= Looking for tracklistings (as a precondition for preparing cues) =

Sometimes you will find a few cues as well...
* [https://www.mixes.wiki MIXES.WIKI] built on the legacy of MixesDB closing on June 29th, 2024
* [https://www.1001tracklists.com/ 1001 Tracklists]
* [https://trackid.net/ TrackId.net]
* [https://tracklistings.co.uk/ Tracklistings.co.uk]
* [https://gnudb.org/ gnudb.org] (replaced FreeDB)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20220811122019/https://www.essentialmix.nu/ Essential Mix Tracklistings]
* And check for more on our [[Links]] page as well.

= Misc =
[[CUETools]]

Also check the Wikipedia entry for more info on the cue-sheet syntax and for some info about using cue-sheets with CD images [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cue_sheet_%28computing%29]!

[[category:Audio Tools]]

Client whitelist

2024-02-10T09:34:28Z

Jaybeee:

The following clients are supported with our tracker:

* [https://www.qbittorrent.org/ qBittorrent] 3.x, 4.x -- ''recommended client''
* uTorrent 1.8.x, 2.0.4, 2.2.x, 3.5.x
* uTorrent (Mac) 1.x
* [https://apps.kde.org/en-gb/ktorrent/ KTorrent] 4.3.x
* [https://www.rasterbar.com/products/libtorrent/ Libtorrent (Rasterbar)] 0.1, 0.15, 0.16.x, 1.x
* [http://rakshasa.github.io/rtorrent/ rtorrent] 0.12.x, 0.13.x
* Mainline (bittorent) 6.4, 7.x (up to 7.8.x)
* [https://transmissionbt.com/ Transmission] 1.7.x, 2.x, 3.0, 4.0
* [https://deluge-torrent.org/ Deluge] 1.3x

Please note: we do not recommend uTorrent and Mainline, but they are still currently whitelisted with the versions noted.

Cue sheet

2024-01-17T21:04:08Z

Jaybeee: /* Looking for tracklistings (as a precondition for preparing cues) */ url changed to archive.org for ssentialmix.nu as it's gone :-(

'''Cue sheets''' are used to provide index information for a large audio file. Cue sheets have the file extension ".cue", and are simple plain text files.

Cue sheets are especially useful for DJ mixes where the resulting audio file is one long [[mp3]]. With a tracklist a cue sheet can be created that will allow you to access the tracks very easily. Remember though: cue sheets only work with compatible software.

= Playing Cue sheets =

Cue sheets are only useful if you can play them! Here is a list of compatible software players:

* [[Foobar2000]] has native support for cue sheets (Windows)
* [[Winamp]]
* [http://www.mplayerhq.hu/ MPlayer] (Windows/Linux)
* [https://mpesch3.de/1by1.html 1by1 player] (Windows)
* [http://mediamonkey.com MediaMonkey] with [http://trixmoto.net/mm/scripts.php?id=3 CueReader] (Windows)
* [https://amarok.kde.org/ Amarok] (Linux)

== Winamp Plugins ==
* [https://winampheritage.com/plugin/cue-player/143011 Cue Player] Plugin for Winamp (Windows)
* [http://brianvictor.tripod.com/mp3cue.htm#download mp3cue] Plugin for Winamp with XMMS (Linux)

For the plugins all you have to do is have the cue and the mp3 file in the same folder and ideally with the same filename:
* for most players just drag the cue sheet inside the main or playlist window, and it works just fine
* for the '''mp3cue''' plugin it's different - here you drag the mp3 file inside the Winamp window and the cue will open in a separate window.

All plugins will show up the track name, and at the end of each track it will keep on playing without any gaps at the end of song, coz it will keep on going smoothly throughout the whole mix, coz you gotta remember its playing one mp3.

== MediaMonkey Scripts ==
* [https://www.riklewis.com/mediamonkey/scripts.php?id=3 CueReader]
The cue file has to be in the same directory and have the same filename. If you are getting a warning message whenever you load a file, take a look at your Internet Explorer Security settings for Local Area Network. This didn't seem to change much for me, and found this from [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6847&start=210&st=0&sk=t&sd=a MediaMonkey forums]:

* Run regedit.exe
* Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0
* Modify key 1201 = 0

This enables the above option in your My Computer zone, apparently.

= Splitting Cue Sheets =

You can split a long audio file into smaller audio files by using a cue splitter
* [http://www.medieval.it/content/view/28/70/ Medieval CUE Splitter]
* [[MP3DirectCut]]

= Creating Cue sheets =

To understand the make-up of a cue sheet please see the [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Cue_sheet Hydrogenaudio.org Cue Sheet wiki].

Cue sheets are just text files with the file extension set as '''.cue'''. Thus, one of the easiest ways to create a cue sheet is to use a text editor like Notepad and create a template:

<pre>
REM GENRE Dubstep/IDM/Electronica
REM DATE 2008
REM COMMENT Excellent
TITLE "Electronic Explorations - 001 - Milanese"
FILE "ElectronicExplorations_001_Milanese.mp3" WAVE
TRACK 01 AUDIO
TITLE "Intro"
PERFORMER "Electronic Explorations"
INDEX 01 00:00:00
TRACK 02 AUDIO
TITLE "Sneak Up"
PERFORMER "215 T.F.K."
INDEX 01 00:33:36
TRACK 03 AUDIO
TITLE "Three Drops (Original Mix)"
PERFORMER "October"
INDEX 01 04:02:39
TRACK 04 AUDIO
TITLE "Sissy Spacek (Ruff)"
PERFORMER "Bong-Ra"
INDEX 01 06:28:56
TRACK 05 AUDIO
TITLE "Miserere"
PERFORMER "Quark Ruckspin and Planas"
INDEX 01 10:40:37
</pre>

All you have to do is then amend the '''FILE''' and '''TITLE''' at the top of the cue sheet as appropriate. Also, amend the individual '''TRACK''' '''TITLE''' and '''PERFORMER''' and '''INDEX''' values.

== Guide To Making A Cue Sheet Work ==

The following is a step-by-step guide to help the uninitiated make use of a cue sheet (on Windows):

#On your Windows PC go to ''My Computer'' > ''Tools'' > ''Folder Options'' > ''View'' > untick ''Hide extensions for known file types''.
#:*This will allow you to view the entire filename (e.g. ''my-mix.cue'') and will make things easier in the following steps.
#If someone has detailed the contents of a cue sheet and you want to make a cue sheet from that then simply copy all the text and paste into a text file:
#:*Open up ''Notepad'', paste the text into it and '''save as''' ''filename.cue'' (remember to ensure the filename extension is '''.cue''').
#::*If you didn't do the above correctly, don't worry. Simply navigate to where you saved the cue sheet and edit the filename in Windows Exploring. Just replace the '''.txt''' with '''.cue'''.
#:::*Try to always name the cue sheet the same as the mp3 (with the exception of the extension). For example: ''my-mix.mp3'' and ''my-mix.cue''. This is because a lot of audio software players that support cue sheets also require the same filename for the audio file and cue sheet.
#It's very likely that cue sheets will not be associated with any program, especially not an audio software player.
##[[Foobar2000]] allows you to associate many audio file types within it's program:
##::*''File'' > ''Preferences'' > ''File Types''
##Another way to associate cue sheets with an audio software player that supports cue sheets is as follows:
##::*''right-click the cue sheet'' > ''Properties'' > ''Change...'' button > select the program you wish to use. Now whenever you double click the cue sheet it will load into the audio player.

== Cue Sheet Creation Tools ==

There are various tools that can create and edit cue sheets:
* [https://cuegenerator.net/ Cue Generator]
* [https://cuenation.com/tools/ CueNation Tools]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20230607121739/http://qed.qproject.org/ QeD: Liveset cue-sheet editor] - feature rich
* [https://cuemaster.org/ CueMaster - cues from CDDB/FreeDB entries]
* [http://www.milosoftware.com/en/index.php?body=cdwave.php CD Wave], instructions for creating cue sheets with [[CD Wave]]
Most cue sites with cue sheet generators also allow the upload of cues in this way building cue-sheet collections.

= Finding Cue sheets =

Sites that provide cue sheets for download (roughly in the order of popularity and stored content):
* [https://cuenation.com/ cuenation]
Actively maintained with many cue sheets for newest DJ sets (mainly Trance & Progressive).

* [http://www.regeert.nl/cuesheet/ Cue Sheet Heaven]
The site contains 15200+ cues mainly for DJ sets before 2007.

= Burning Cue sheets to an audio CD =

* [[Foobar2000]]
* [[Cdrtfe]]
* [[Burrrn]]
* [http://www.imgburn.com/ ImgBurn]

= Looking for tracklistings (as a precondition for preparing cues) =

Sometimes you will find a few cues as well...
* [https://gnudb.org/search.php gnudb.org] (replaced FreeDB)
* [http://tracklistings.co.uk/ Tracklistings.co.uk]
* [https://www.1001tracklists.com/ 1001 Tracklists]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20220811122019/https://www.essentialmix.nu/ Essential Mix Tracklistings]
* [http://tranceaddict.com/forums3/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=6 TranceAddict tracklistings]
* And check for more on our [[Links]] page as well.

= Misc =
[[CUETools]]

Also check the Wikipedia entry for more info on the cue-sheet syntax and for some info about using cue-sheets with CD images [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cue_sheet_%28computing%29]!

[[category:Audio Tools]]

Cue sheet

2024-01-17T21:02:13Z

Jaybeee: /* Cue Sheet Creation Tools */ changed QeD url to archive.org one as it's gone :-(

'''Cue sheets''' are used to provide index information for a large audio file. Cue sheets have the file extension ".cue", and are simple plain text files.

Cue sheets are especially useful for DJ mixes where the resulting audio file is one long [[mp3]]. With a tracklist a cue sheet can be created that will allow you to access the tracks very easily. Remember though: cue sheets only work with compatible software.

= Playing Cue sheets =

Cue sheets are only useful if you can play them! Here is a list of compatible software players:

* [[Foobar2000]] has native support for cue sheets (Windows)
* [[Winamp]]
* [http://www.mplayerhq.hu/ MPlayer] (Windows/Linux)
* [https://mpesch3.de/1by1.html 1by1 player] (Windows)
* [http://mediamonkey.com MediaMonkey] with [http://trixmoto.net/mm/scripts.php?id=3 CueReader] (Windows)
* [https://amarok.kde.org/ Amarok] (Linux)

== Winamp Plugins ==
* [https://winampheritage.com/plugin/cue-player/143011 Cue Player] Plugin for Winamp (Windows)
* [http://brianvictor.tripod.com/mp3cue.htm#download mp3cue] Plugin for Winamp with XMMS (Linux)

For the plugins all you have to do is have the cue and the mp3 file in the same folder and ideally with the same filename:
* for most players just drag the cue sheet inside the main or playlist window, and it works just fine
* for the '''mp3cue''' plugin it's different - here you drag the mp3 file inside the Winamp window and the cue will open in a separate window.

All plugins will show up the track name, and at the end of each track it will keep on playing without any gaps at the end of song, coz it will keep on going smoothly throughout the whole mix, coz you gotta remember its playing one mp3.

== MediaMonkey Scripts ==
* [https://www.riklewis.com/mediamonkey/scripts.php?id=3 CueReader]
The cue file has to be in the same directory and have the same filename. If you are getting a warning message whenever you load a file, take a look at your Internet Explorer Security settings for Local Area Network. This didn't seem to change much for me, and found this from [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6847&start=210&st=0&sk=t&sd=a MediaMonkey forums]:

* Run regedit.exe
* Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0
* Modify key 1201 = 0

This enables the above option in your My Computer zone, apparently.

= Splitting Cue Sheets =

You can split a long audio file into smaller audio files by using a cue splitter
* [http://www.medieval.it/content/view/28/70/ Medieval CUE Splitter]
* [[MP3DirectCut]]

= Creating Cue sheets =

To understand the make-up of a cue sheet please see the [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Cue_sheet Hydrogenaudio.org Cue Sheet wiki].

Cue sheets are just text files with the file extension set as '''.cue'''. Thus, one of the easiest ways to create a cue sheet is to use a text editor like Notepad and create a template:

<pre>
REM GENRE Dubstep/IDM/Electronica
REM DATE 2008
REM COMMENT Excellent
TITLE "Electronic Explorations - 001 - Milanese"
FILE "ElectronicExplorations_001_Milanese.mp3" WAVE
TRACK 01 AUDIO
TITLE "Intro"
PERFORMER "Electronic Explorations"
INDEX 01 00:00:00
TRACK 02 AUDIO
TITLE "Sneak Up"
PERFORMER "215 T.F.K."
INDEX 01 00:33:36
TRACK 03 AUDIO
TITLE "Three Drops (Original Mix)"
PERFORMER "October"
INDEX 01 04:02:39
TRACK 04 AUDIO
TITLE "Sissy Spacek (Ruff)"
PERFORMER "Bong-Ra"
INDEX 01 06:28:56
TRACK 05 AUDIO
TITLE "Miserere"
PERFORMER "Quark Ruckspin and Planas"
INDEX 01 10:40:37
</pre>

All you have to do is then amend the '''FILE''' and '''TITLE''' at the top of the cue sheet as appropriate. Also, amend the individual '''TRACK''' '''TITLE''' and '''PERFORMER''' and '''INDEX''' values.

== Guide To Making A Cue Sheet Work ==

The following is a step-by-step guide to help the uninitiated make use of a cue sheet (on Windows):

#On your Windows PC go to ''My Computer'' > ''Tools'' > ''Folder Options'' > ''View'' > untick ''Hide extensions for known file types''.
#:*This will allow you to view the entire filename (e.g. ''my-mix.cue'') and will make things easier in the following steps.
#If someone has detailed the contents of a cue sheet and you want to make a cue sheet from that then simply copy all the text and paste into a text file:
#:*Open up ''Notepad'', paste the text into it and '''save as''' ''filename.cue'' (remember to ensure the filename extension is '''.cue''').
#::*If you didn't do the above correctly, don't worry. Simply navigate to where you saved the cue sheet and edit the filename in Windows Exploring. Just replace the '''.txt''' with '''.cue'''.
#:::*Try to always name the cue sheet the same as the mp3 (with the exception of the extension). For example: ''my-mix.mp3'' and ''my-mix.cue''. This is because a lot of audio software players that support cue sheets also require the same filename for the audio file and cue sheet.
#It's very likely that cue sheets will not be associated with any program, especially not an audio software player.
##[[Foobar2000]] allows you to associate many audio file types within it's program:
##::*''File'' > ''Preferences'' > ''File Types''
##Another way to associate cue sheets with an audio software player that supports cue sheets is as follows:
##::*''right-click the cue sheet'' > ''Properties'' > ''Change...'' button > select the program you wish to use. Now whenever you double click the cue sheet it will load into the audio player.

== Cue Sheet Creation Tools ==

There are various tools that can create and edit cue sheets:
* [https://cuegenerator.net/ Cue Generator]
* [https://cuenation.com/tools/ CueNation Tools]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20230607121739/http://qed.qproject.org/ QeD: Liveset cue-sheet editor] - feature rich
* [https://cuemaster.org/ CueMaster - cues from CDDB/FreeDB entries]
* [http://www.milosoftware.com/en/index.php?body=cdwave.php CD Wave], instructions for creating cue sheets with [[CD Wave]]
Most cue sites with cue sheet generators also allow the upload of cues in this way building cue-sheet collections.

= Finding Cue sheets =

Sites that provide cue sheets for download (roughly in the order of popularity and stored content):
* [https://cuenation.com/ cuenation]
Actively maintained with many cue sheets for newest DJ sets (mainly Trance & Progressive).

* [http://www.regeert.nl/cuesheet/ Cue Sheet Heaven]
The site contains 15200+ cues mainly for DJ sets before 2007.

= Burning Cue sheets to an audio CD =

* [[Foobar2000]]
* [[Cdrtfe]]
* [[Burrrn]]
* [http://www.imgburn.com/ ImgBurn]

= Looking for tracklistings (as a precondition for preparing cues) =

Sometimes you will find a few cues as well...
* [https://gnudb.org/search.php gnudb.org] (replaced FreeDB)
* [http://tracklistings.co.uk/ Tracklistings.co.uk]
* [https://www.1001tracklists.com/ 1001 Tracklists]
* [http://www.essentialmix.nu/ Essential Mix Tracklistings]
* [http://tranceaddict.com/forums3/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=6 TranceAddict tracklistings]
* And check for more on our [[Links]] page as well.

= Misc =
[[CUETools]]

Also check the Wikipedia entry for more info on the cue-sheet syntax and for some info about using cue-sheets with CD images [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cue_sheet_%28computing%29]!

[[category:Audio Tools]]

MP4Box

2023-12-14T11:00:31Z

Jaybeee:

'''MP4Box''' is a command-line multi-purpose MP4 file manipulation tool with a vast number of functionalities such as conversion, splitting, hinting, dumping and more. MP4Box does NOT perform audio/video/image transcoding.

*[https://gpac.io/downloads/gpac-nightly-builds/ MP4Box Latest Builds on GPAC website]
*[https://github.com/gpac/gpac/wiki/MP4Box MP4Box website]
*[http://www.videohelp.com/software/MP4Box download links]

[[category:Audio Tools]]

Client whitelist

2023-10-24T08:45:30Z

Jaybeee: links and note

The following clients are supported with our tracker:

* uTorrent 1.8.x, 2.0.4, 2.2.x, 3.5.x
* uTorrent (Mac) 1.x
* [https://www.qbittorrent.org/ qBittorrent] 3.x, 4.x
* [https://apps.kde.org/en-gb/ktorrent/ KTorrent] 4.3.x
* [https://www.rasterbar.com/products/libtorrent/ Libtorrent (Rasterbar)] 0.1, 0.15, 0.16.x, 1.x
* [http://rakshasa.github.io/rtorrent/ rtorrent] 0.12.x, 0.13.x
* Mainline (bittorent) 6.4, 7.x (up to 7.8.x)
* [https://transmissionbt.com/ Transmission] 1.7.x, 2.x, 3.0, 4.0
* [https://deluge-torrent.org/ Deluge] 1.3x

Please note: we do not recommend uTorrent and Mainline, but they are still currently whitelisted with the versions noted.

FFmpeg

2023-03-04T23:31:37Z

Jaybeee: /* Audio Editing Scripts */

CUETools

2023-01-22T19:14:22Z

Jaybeee: Created page with "'''CUETools''' converts between different audio Cue sheet styles. This includes the audio data which means it can split, join, add silence to fill gaps, or remove gaps whe..."

'''CUETools''' converts between different audio [[Cue sheet]] styles. This includes the audio data which means it can split, join, add silence to fill gaps, or remove gaps where necessary. WAV, FLAC, and WavPack are supported for input and output. Output can be optionally offset to compensate for burner write offset. See the ReadMe.txt file included with the binary for help with the options.

===Download===

http://cue.tools/wiki/CUETools

[[category:Audio Tools]]

Cue sheet

2023-01-22T19:14:01Z

Jaybeee: /* Misc */

'''Cue sheets''' are used to provide index information for a large audio file. Cue sheets have the file extension ".cue", and are simple plain text files.

Cue sheets are especially useful for DJ mixes where the resulting audio file is one long [[mp3]]. With a tracklist a cue sheet can be created that will allow you to access the tracks very easily. Remember though: cue sheets only work with compatible software.

= Playing Cue sheets =

Cue sheets are only useful if you can play them! Here is a list of compatible software players:

* [[Foobar2000]] has native support for cue sheets (Windows)
* [[Winamp]]
* [http://www.mplayerhq.hu/ MPlayer] (Windows/Linux)
* [https://mpesch3.de/1by1.html 1by1 player] (Windows)
* [http://mediamonkey.com MediaMonkey] with [http://trixmoto.net/mm/scripts.php?id=3 CueReader] (Windows)
* [https://amarok.kde.org/ Amarok] (Linux)

== Winamp Plugins ==
* [https://winampheritage.com/plugin/cue-player/143011 Cue Player] Plugin for Winamp (Windows)
* [http://brianvictor.tripod.com/mp3cue.htm#download mp3cue] Plugin for Winamp with XMMS (Linux)

For the plugins all you have to do is have the cue and the mp3 file in the same folder and ideally with the same filename:
* for most players just drag the cue sheet inside the main or playlist window, and it works just fine
* for the '''mp3cue''' plugin it's different - here you drag the mp3 file inside the Winamp window and the cue will open in a separate window.

All plugins will show up the track name, and at the end of each track it will keep on playing without any gaps at the end of song, coz it will keep on going smoothly throughout the whole mix, coz you gotta remember its playing one mp3.

== MediaMonkey Scripts ==
* [https://www.riklewis.com/mediamonkey/scripts.php?id=3 CueReader]
The cue file has to be in the same directory and have the same filename. If you are getting a warning message whenever you load a file, take a look at your Internet Explorer Security settings for Local Area Network. This didn't seem to change much for me, and found this from [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6847&start=210&st=0&sk=t&sd=a MediaMonkey forums]:

* Run regedit.exe
* Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0
* Modify key 1201 = 0

This enables the above option in your My Computer zone, apparently.

= Splitting Cue Sheets =

You can split a long audio file into smaller audio files by using a cue splitter
* [http://www.medieval.it/content/view/28/70/ Medieval CUE Splitter]
* [[MP3DirectCut]]

= Creating Cue sheets =

To understand the make-up of a cue sheet please see the [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Cue_sheet Hydrogenaudio.org Cue Sheet wiki].

Cue sheets are just text files with the file extension set as '''.cue'''. Thus, one of the easiest ways to create a cue sheet is to use a text editor like Notepad and create a template:

<pre>
REM GENRE Dubstep/IDM/Electronica
REM DATE 2008
REM COMMENT Excellent
TITLE "Electronic Explorations - 001 - Milanese"
FILE "ElectronicExplorations_001_Milanese.mp3" WAVE
TRACK 01 AUDIO
TITLE "Intro"
PERFORMER "Electronic Explorations"
INDEX 01 00:00:00
TRACK 02 AUDIO
TITLE "Sneak Up"
PERFORMER "215 T.F.K."
INDEX 01 00:33:36
TRACK 03 AUDIO
TITLE "Three Drops (Original Mix)"
PERFORMER "October"
INDEX 01 04:02:39
TRACK 04 AUDIO
TITLE "Sissy Spacek (Ruff)"
PERFORMER "Bong-Ra"
INDEX 01 06:28:56
TRACK 05 AUDIO
TITLE "Miserere"
PERFORMER "Quark Ruckspin and Planas"
INDEX 01 10:40:37
</pre>

All you have to do is then amend the '''FILE''' and '''TITLE''' at the top of the cue sheet as appropriate. Also, amend the individual '''TRACK''' '''TITLE''' and '''PERFORMER''' and '''INDEX''' values.

== Guide To Making A Cue Sheet Work ==

The following is a step-by-step guide to help the uninitiated make use of a cue sheet (on Windows):

#On your Windows PC go to ''My Computer'' > ''Tools'' > ''Folder Options'' > ''View'' > untick ''Hide extensions for known file types''.
#:*This will allow you to view the entire filename (e.g. ''my-mix.cue'') and will make things easier in the following steps.
#If someone has detailed the contents of a cue sheet and you want to make a cue sheet from that then simply copy all the text and paste into a text file:
#:*Open up ''Notepad'', paste the text into it and '''save as''' ''filename.cue'' (remember to ensure the filename extension is '''.cue''').
#::*If you didn't do the above correctly, don't worry. Simply navigate to where you saved the cue sheet and edit the filename in Windows Exploring. Just replace the '''.txt''' with '''.cue'''.
#:::*Try to always name the cue sheet the same as the mp3 (with the exception of the extension). For example: ''my-mix.mp3'' and ''my-mix.cue''. This is because a lot of audio software players that support cue sheets also require the same filename for the audio file and cue sheet.
#It's very likely that cue sheets will not be associated with any program, especially not an audio software player.
##[[Foobar2000]] allows you to associate many audio file types within it's program:
##::*''File'' > ''Preferences'' > ''File Types''
##Another way to associate cue sheets with an audio software player that supports cue sheets is as follows:
##::*''right-click the cue sheet'' > ''Properties'' > ''Change...'' button > select the program you wish to use. Now whenever you double click the cue sheet it will load into the audio player.

== Cue Sheet Creation Tools ==

There are various tools that can create and edit cue sheets:
* [https://cuegenerator.net/ Cue Generator]
* [https://cuenation.com/tools/ CueNation Tools]
* [https://qed.qproject.org/ QeD: Liveset cue-sheet editor] - feature rich
* [https://cuemaster.org/ CueMaster - cues from CDDB/FreeDB entries]
* [http://www.milosoftware.com/en/index.php?body=cdwave.php CD Wave], instructions for creating cue sheets with [[CD Wave]]
Most cue sites with cue sheet generators also allow the upload of cues in this way building cue-sheet collections.

= Finding Cue sheets =

Sites that provide cue sheets for download (roughly in the order of popularity and stored content):
* [https://cuenation.com/ cuenation]
Actively maintained with many cue sheets for newest DJ sets (mainly Trance & Progressive).

* [http://www.regeert.nl/cuesheet/ Cue Sheet Heaven]
The site contains 15200+ cues mainly for DJ sets before 2007.

= Burning Cue sheets to an audio CD =

* [[Foobar2000]]
* [[Cdrtfe]]
* [[Burrrn]]
* [http://www.imgburn.com/ ImgBurn]

= Looking for tracklistings (as a precondition for preparing cues) =

Sometimes you will find a few cues as well...
* [https://gnudb.org/search.php gnudb.org] (replaced FreeDB)
* [http://tracklistings.co.uk/ Tracklistings.co.uk]
* [https://www.1001tracklists.com/ 1001 Tracklists]
* [http://www.essentialmix.nu/ Essential Mix Tracklistings]
* [http://tranceaddict.com/forums3/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=6 TranceAddict tracklistings]
* And check for more on our [[Links]] page as well.

= Misc =
[[CUETools]]

Also check the Wikipedia entry for more info on the cue-sheet syntax and for some info about using cue-sheets with CD images [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cue_sheet_%28computing%29]!

[[category:Audio Tools]]

Cue sheet

2023-01-22T19:12:30Z

Jaybeee: /* Finding Cue sheets */

'''Cue sheets''' are used to provide index information for a large audio file. Cue sheets have the file extension ".cue", and are simple plain text files.

Cue sheets are especially useful for DJ mixes where the resulting audio file is one long [[mp3]]. With a tracklist a cue sheet can be created that will allow you to access the tracks very easily. Remember though: cue sheets only work with compatible software.

= Playing Cue sheets =

Cue sheets are only useful if you can play them! Here is a list of compatible software players:

* [[Foobar2000]] has native support for cue sheets (Windows)
* [[Winamp]]
* [http://www.mplayerhq.hu/ MPlayer] (Windows/Linux)
* [https://mpesch3.de/1by1.html 1by1 player] (Windows)
* [http://mediamonkey.com MediaMonkey] with [http://trixmoto.net/mm/scripts.php?id=3 CueReader] (Windows)
* [https://amarok.kde.org/ Amarok] (Linux)

== Winamp Plugins ==
* [https://winampheritage.com/plugin/cue-player/143011 Cue Player] Plugin for Winamp (Windows)
* [http://brianvictor.tripod.com/mp3cue.htm#download mp3cue] Plugin for Winamp with XMMS (Linux)

For the plugins all you have to do is have the cue and the mp3 file in the same folder and ideally with the same filename:
* for most players just drag the cue sheet inside the main or playlist window, and it works just fine
* for the '''mp3cue''' plugin it's different - here you drag the mp3 file inside the Winamp window and the cue will open in a separate window.

All plugins will show up the track name, and at the end of each track it will keep on playing without any gaps at the end of song, coz it will keep on going smoothly throughout the whole mix, coz you gotta remember its playing one mp3.

== MediaMonkey Scripts ==
* [https://www.riklewis.com/mediamonkey/scripts.php?id=3 CueReader]
The cue file has to be in the same directory and have the same filename. If you are getting a warning message whenever you load a file, take a look at your Internet Explorer Security settings for Local Area Network. This didn't seem to change much for me, and found this from [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6847&start=210&st=0&sk=t&sd=a MediaMonkey forums]:

* Run regedit.exe
* Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0
* Modify key 1201 = 0

This enables the above option in your My Computer zone, apparently.

= Splitting Cue Sheets =

You can split a long audio file into smaller audio files by using a cue splitter
* [http://www.medieval.it/content/view/28/70/ Medieval CUE Splitter]
* [[MP3DirectCut]]

= Creating Cue sheets =

To understand the make-up of a cue sheet please see the [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Cue_sheet Hydrogenaudio.org Cue Sheet wiki].

Cue sheets are just text files with the file extension set as '''.cue'''. Thus, one of the easiest ways to create a cue sheet is to use a text editor like Notepad and create a template:

<pre>
REM GENRE Dubstep/IDM/Electronica
REM DATE 2008
REM COMMENT Excellent
TITLE "Electronic Explorations - 001 - Milanese"
FILE "ElectronicExplorations_001_Milanese.mp3" WAVE
TRACK 01 AUDIO
TITLE "Intro"
PERFORMER "Electronic Explorations"
INDEX 01 00:00:00
TRACK 02 AUDIO
TITLE "Sneak Up"
PERFORMER "215 T.F.K."
INDEX 01 00:33:36
TRACK 03 AUDIO
TITLE "Three Drops (Original Mix)"
PERFORMER "October"
INDEX 01 04:02:39
TRACK 04 AUDIO
TITLE "Sissy Spacek (Ruff)"
PERFORMER "Bong-Ra"
INDEX 01 06:28:56
TRACK 05 AUDIO
TITLE "Miserere"
PERFORMER "Quark Ruckspin and Planas"
INDEX 01 10:40:37
</pre>

All you have to do is then amend the '''FILE''' and '''TITLE''' at the top of the cue sheet as appropriate. Also, amend the individual '''TRACK''' '''TITLE''' and '''PERFORMER''' and '''INDEX''' values.

== Guide To Making A Cue Sheet Work ==

The following is a step-by-step guide to help the uninitiated make use of a cue sheet (on Windows):

#On your Windows PC go to ''My Computer'' > ''Tools'' > ''Folder Options'' > ''View'' > untick ''Hide extensions for known file types''.
#:*This will allow you to view the entire filename (e.g. ''my-mix.cue'') and will make things easier in the following steps.
#If someone has detailed the contents of a cue sheet and you want to make a cue sheet from that then simply copy all the text and paste into a text file:
#:*Open up ''Notepad'', paste the text into it and '''save as''' ''filename.cue'' (remember to ensure the filename extension is '''.cue''').
#::*If you didn't do the above correctly, don't worry. Simply navigate to where you saved the cue sheet and edit the filename in Windows Exploring. Just replace the '''.txt''' with '''.cue'''.
#:::*Try to always name the cue sheet the same as the mp3 (with the exception of the extension). For example: ''my-mix.mp3'' and ''my-mix.cue''. This is because a lot of audio software players that support cue sheets also require the same filename for the audio file and cue sheet.
#It's very likely that cue sheets will not be associated with any program, especially not an audio software player.
##[[Foobar2000]] allows you to associate many audio file types within it's program:
##::*''File'' > ''Preferences'' > ''File Types''
##Another way to associate cue sheets with an audio software player that supports cue sheets is as follows:
##::*''right-click the cue sheet'' > ''Properties'' > ''Change...'' button > select the program you wish to use. Now whenever you double click the cue sheet it will load into the audio player.

== Cue Sheet Creation Tools ==

There are various tools that can create and edit cue sheets:
* [https://cuegenerator.net/ Cue Generator]
* [https://cuenation.com/tools/ CueNation Tools]
* [https://qed.qproject.org/ QeD: Liveset cue-sheet editor] - feature rich
* [https://cuemaster.org/ CueMaster - cues from CDDB/FreeDB entries]
* [http://www.milosoftware.com/en/index.php?body=cdwave.php CD Wave], instructions for creating cue sheets with [[CD Wave]]
Most cue sites with cue sheet generators also allow the upload of cues in this way building cue-sheet collections.

= Finding Cue sheets =

Sites that provide cue sheets for download (roughly in the order of popularity and stored content):
* [https://cuenation.com/ cuenation]
Actively maintained with many cue sheets for newest DJ sets (mainly Trance & Progressive).

* [http://www.regeert.nl/cuesheet/ Cue Sheet Heaven]
The site contains 15200+ cues mainly for DJ sets before 2007.

= Burning Cue sheets to an audio CD =

* [[Foobar2000]]
* [[Cdrtfe]]
* [[Burrrn]]
* [http://www.imgburn.com/ ImgBurn]

= Looking for tracklistings (as a precondition for preparing cues) =

Sometimes you will find a few cues as well...
* [https://gnudb.org/search.php gnudb.org] (replaced FreeDB)
* [http://tracklistings.co.uk/ Tracklistings.co.uk]
* [https://www.1001tracklists.com/ 1001 Tracklists]
* [http://www.essentialmix.nu/ Essential Mix Tracklistings]
* [http://tranceaddict.com/forums3/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=6 TranceAddict tracklistings]
* And check for more on our [[Links]] page as well.

= Misc =
[[CUE_Tools]]

Also check the Wikipedia entry for more info on the cue-sheet syntax and for some info about using cue-sheets with CD images [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cue_sheet_%28computing%29]!

[[category:Audio Tools]]

Cue sheet

2023-01-22T19:11:20Z

Jaybeee: /* Cue Sheet Creation Tools */

'''Cue sheets''' are used to provide index information for a large audio file. Cue sheets have the file extension ".cue", and are simple plain text files.

Cue sheets are especially useful for DJ mixes where the resulting audio file is one long [[mp3]]. With a tracklist a cue sheet can be created that will allow you to access the tracks very easily. Remember though: cue sheets only work with compatible software.

= Playing Cue sheets =

Cue sheets are only useful if you can play them! Here is a list of compatible software players:

* [[Foobar2000]] has native support for cue sheets (Windows)
* [[Winamp]]
* [http://www.mplayerhq.hu/ MPlayer] (Windows/Linux)
* [https://mpesch3.de/1by1.html 1by1 player] (Windows)
* [http://mediamonkey.com MediaMonkey] with [http://trixmoto.net/mm/scripts.php?id=3 CueReader] (Windows)
* [https://amarok.kde.org/ Amarok] (Linux)

== Winamp Plugins ==
* [https://winampheritage.com/plugin/cue-player/143011 Cue Player] Plugin for Winamp (Windows)
* [http://brianvictor.tripod.com/mp3cue.htm#download mp3cue] Plugin for Winamp with XMMS (Linux)

For the plugins all you have to do is have the cue and the mp3 file in the same folder and ideally with the same filename:
* for most players just drag the cue sheet inside the main or playlist window, and it works just fine
* for the '''mp3cue''' plugin it's different - here you drag the mp3 file inside the Winamp window and the cue will open in a separate window.

All plugins will show up the track name, and at the end of each track it will keep on playing without any gaps at the end of song, coz it will keep on going smoothly throughout the whole mix, coz you gotta remember its playing one mp3.

== MediaMonkey Scripts ==
* [https://www.riklewis.com/mediamonkey/scripts.php?id=3 CueReader]
The cue file has to be in the same directory and have the same filename. If you are getting a warning message whenever you load a file, take a look at your Internet Explorer Security settings for Local Area Network. This didn't seem to change much for me, and found this from [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6847&start=210&st=0&sk=t&sd=a MediaMonkey forums]:

* Run regedit.exe
* Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0
* Modify key 1201 = 0

This enables the above option in your My Computer zone, apparently.

= Splitting Cue Sheets =

You can split a long audio file into smaller audio files by using a cue splitter
* [http://www.medieval.it/content/view/28/70/ Medieval CUE Splitter]
* [[MP3DirectCut]]

= Creating Cue sheets =

To understand the make-up of a cue sheet please see the [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Cue_sheet Hydrogenaudio.org Cue Sheet wiki].

Cue sheets are just text files with the file extension set as '''.cue'''. Thus, one of the easiest ways to create a cue sheet is to use a text editor like Notepad and create a template:

<pre>
REM GENRE Dubstep/IDM/Electronica
REM DATE 2008
REM COMMENT Excellent
TITLE "Electronic Explorations - 001 - Milanese"
FILE "ElectronicExplorations_001_Milanese.mp3" WAVE
TRACK 01 AUDIO
TITLE "Intro"
PERFORMER "Electronic Explorations"
INDEX 01 00:00:00
TRACK 02 AUDIO
TITLE "Sneak Up"
PERFORMER "215 T.F.K."
INDEX 01 00:33:36
TRACK 03 AUDIO
TITLE "Three Drops (Original Mix)"
PERFORMER "October"
INDEX 01 04:02:39
TRACK 04 AUDIO
TITLE "Sissy Spacek (Ruff)"
PERFORMER "Bong-Ra"
INDEX 01 06:28:56
TRACK 05 AUDIO
TITLE "Miserere"
PERFORMER "Quark Ruckspin and Planas"
INDEX 01 10:40:37
</pre>

All you have to do is then amend the '''FILE''' and '''TITLE''' at the top of the cue sheet as appropriate. Also, amend the individual '''TRACK''' '''TITLE''' and '''PERFORMER''' and '''INDEX''' values.

== Guide To Making A Cue Sheet Work ==

The following is a step-by-step guide to help the uninitiated make use of a cue sheet (on Windows):

#On your Windows PC go to ''My Computer'' > ''Tools'' > ''Folder Options'' > ''View'' > untick ''Hide extensions for known file types''.
#:*This will allow you to view the entire filename (e.g. ''my-mix.cue'') and will make things easier in the following steps.
#If someone has detailed the contents of a cue sheet and you want to make a cue sheet from that then simply copy all the text and paste into a text file:
#:*Open up ''Notepad'', paste the text into it and '''save as''' ''filename.cue'' (remember to ensure the filename extension is '''.cue''').
#::*If you didn't do the above correctly, don't worry. Simply navigate to where you saved the cue sheet and edit the filename in Windows Exploring. Just replace the '''.txt''' with '''.cue'''.
#:::*Try to always name the cue sheet the same as the mp3 (with the exception of the extension). For example: ''my-mix.mp3'' and ''my-mix.cue''. This is because a lot of audio software players that support cue sheets also require the same filename for the audio file and cue sheet.
#It's very likely that cue sheets will not be associated with any program, especially not an audio software player.
##[[Foobar2000]] allows you to associate many audio file types within it's program:
##::*''File'' > ''Preferences'' > ''File Types''
##Another way to associate cue sheets with an audio software player that supports cue sheets is as follows:
##::*''right-click the cue sheet'' > ''Properties'' > ''Change...'' button > select the program you wish to use. Now whenever you double click the cue sheet it will load into the audio player.

== Cue Sheet Creation Tools ==

There are various tools that can create and edit cue sheets:
* [https://cuegenerator.net/ Cue Generator]
* [https://cuenation.com/tools/ CueNation Tools]
* [https://qed.qproject.org/ QeD: Liveset cue-sheet editor] - feature rich
* [https://cuemaster.org/ CueMaster - cues from CDDB/FreeDB entries]
* [http://www.milosoftware.com/en/index.php?body=cdwave.php CD Wave], instructions for creating cue sheets with [[CD Wave]]
Most cue sites with cue sheet generators also allow the upload of cues in this way building cue-sheet collections.

= Finding Cue sheets =

Here are some good websites to help ya search for cue sheets (roughly in the order of popularity and stored content):
* [https://cuenation.com/ cuenation]
Actively maintained with many cue sheets for newest DJ sets (mainly Trance & Progressive).

* [http://www.regeert.nl/cuesheet/ Cue Sheet Heaven]
The site contains 15200+ cues mainly for DJ sets before 2007.

= Burning Cue sheets to an audio CD =

* [[Foobar2000]]
* [[Cdrtfe]]
* [[Burrrn]]
* [http://www.imgburn.com/ ImgBurn]

= Looking for tracklistings (as a precondition for preparing cues) =

Sometimes you will find a few cues as well...
* [https://gnudb.org/search.php gnudb.org] (replaced FreeDB)
* [http://tracklistings.co.uk/ Tracklistings.co.uk]
* [https://www.1001tracklists.com/ 1001 Tracklists]
* [http://www.essentialmix.nu/ Essential Mix Tracklistings]
* [http://tranceaddict.com/forums3/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=6 TranceAddict tracklistings]
* And check for more on our [[Links]] page as well.

= Misc =
[[CUE_Tools]]

Also check the Wikipedia entry for more info on the cue-sheet syntax and for some info about using cue-sheets with CD images [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cue_sheet_%28computing%29]!

[[category:Audio Tools]]

Get iplayer

2022-11-28T17:10:24Z

Jaybeee: Updated the get_iplayer link in Download section to make it easier. Rolledback previous update as no need for multiple get_iplayer external links. Removed squarepenguin link as no longer available

'''get_iplayer''' is a free and Open Source program released under the GNU GPL that allows you to access content from the [[BBC]] iPlayer. It is primarily used to capture video (TV) and audio (Radio) broadcasts. You are able to capture these media files from both the archived watch/listen again iPlayer as well as live streams. The media files captured are the actual source files transmitted by the [[BBC]] iPlayer.

Currently the BBC iplayer live streams are transmitted at 320kpbs. However, only BBC Radio 3 & BBC 6 Music does so with full frequency range. Thus, there is still an imposed 15-16kHz frequency cut-off for all other stations. The listen again iPlayer transmits at 128kbps.

The reason for highlighting the use of the get_iplayer is that the quality is as good as we have ever been able to get. Even a 128kbps [[M4A]] ([[AAC]]) file sounds excellent and of comparable quality to the very best FM recording. And with the 320kbps broadcasts the audio is truly excellent. Therefore, this is the recommend way to record BBC content.

==Capturing & Preparing BBC Radio Shows==

===Windows OS===

====Required Programs====

*'''get_iplayer'''
*[[MP3DirectCut]] (requires the [http://www.rarewares.org/aac-decoders.php libfaad2.dll] to be installed)
*[[MP4Box]]
*A good tagging program such as [[Foobar2000]] or [[MP3tag]]

====Steps====

# Run '''get_iplayer''' and use the appropriate commands to capture the content you want:
#* '''Live iPlayer Streams''' (these are broadcasts/transmissions that are going out live on the BBC station)
#** <big><code>get_iplayer --type=liveradio --get 80131 --stop=02:10:10 --force --attempts=5 --raw --ffmpeg-liveradio-opts="-bsf:a aac_adtstoasc"</code></big>
#*** The above command captures 2 hours 10 minutes and 10 seconds of the live transmission from the BBC Radio 1 station once the get_iplayer program has been sent the command. The <big><code>--stop</code></big> option is hh:mm:ss. This enables you to cleanly end a recording. Do not use the <big><code>--start</code></big> option with live stream recording. Multiple instances of get_iplayer can also be scheduled to run. And using a Windows scheduler allows you to set up weekly repeats, which will be described later.
#*** You will be left with a [[Transport Stream]] (.ts) file. You can extract the raw [[AAC]] audio from it using [[FFmpeg]] with the following command:
#**** <big><code>ffmpeg -i input.ts -acodec copy output.aac</code></big>
#:* Or better yet, create a batch script to make the process easier. Create a folder called <big><code>ts2aac2m4a</code></big>. Copy the following into a file named <big><code>ts2aac.cmd</code></big> and place the file into the folder you have just created (you might need to first make the file a text file and then change the .txt to .cmd):
#:* <big><code>@ECHO OFF </big></code>
#::<big><code>MKDIR aac</big></code>
#::<big><code>FOR %%f IN ("*.ts") DO ffmpeg -i "%%f" -acodec copy "aac\%%~nf.aac"</code></big>
#:* To run the above file you will need to have ffmpeg.exe in your PATH or within the same folder as the batch script or you can use [http://wiki.themixingbowl.org/User:Jaybeee jaybeee's] batch scripts.
#* '''Listen Again iPlayer Stream'''
#** <big><code>get_iplayer --type=radio --pid=b006wkfp</code></big>
#*** The above command captures the audio that relates to the program with the pid as defined above; make sure you change it to the programme you want.
# You will most likely need to '''edit the audio''' to remove unwanted parts from the start and end. You can [[lossless]]ly do this with [[MP3DirectCut]]. It is vital to use a lossless / non-destructive audio editor to preserve the audio quality; otherwise you will decode and then re-encode (aka [[transcode]]) and further compress the file. However, [[MP3DirectCut]] only works on [[AAC]] (and [[MP3]]) files and not the [[M4A]] format, so you will need to '''unpackage the [[M4A]] file''' using [[MP4Box]] to '''extract the raw [[AAC]] file'''.
#* Run [[MP4Box]] with the following commands:
#** <big><code>mp4box -raw 1 input.m4a -out output.aac</code></big>
#* Or better yet, create a batch script to make the process easier. Create a folder called <big><code>ts2aac2m4a</code></big>. Copy the following into a file named <big><code>m4a2aac.cmd</code></big> and place the file into the folder you have just created (you might need to first make the file a text file and then change the .txt to .cmd):
#** <big><code>@ECHO OFF </big></code>
#::<big><code>MKDIR aac </big></code>
#::<big><code>FOR %%f IN ("*.m4a") DO mp4box -raw 1 "%%f" -out "aac\%%~nf.aac"</code></big>
#* So now all you have to do is place the captured .m4a file into the <big><code>ts2aac2m4a</code></big> folder, run the <big><code>m4a2aac.cmd</code></big> batch script and you will find the extracted [[AAC]] file in a sub-folder called <big><code>\ts2aac2ma4\aac</code></big>.
# Run [[MP3DirectCut]] and open the extracted [[AAC]] file and make the necessary edits. Make sure you save your changes.
# The [[AAC]] file must now be repackaged back into a [[M4A]] container to ensure correct playback and compatibility with media players (and to allow you to tag the file).
#* Run [[MP4Box]] with the following commands:
#** <big><code>mp4box -add input.aac output.m4a -new</code></big>
#* Or better yet, create a batch script like above to make the process easier. Copy the following into a file named <big><code>aac2m4a.cmd</code></big> and save the file into the folder <big><code>\ts2aac2m4a\aac</code></big>:
#** <big><code>@ECHO OFF</big></code>
#::<big><code>MKDIR m4a</big></code>
#::<big><code>FOR %%f IN ("*.aac") do mp4box -add "%%f" "m4a\%%~nf.m4a" -new</code></big>
#* Run the <big><code>aac2m4a.cmd</code></big> batch script and you will find the repackaged [[M4A]] file in a sub-folder <big><code>\ts2aac2m4a\aac\m4a</code></big>.
# Using your preferred '''tagging tool''' (we recommend [[Foobar2000]] or [[MP3tag]]) add the appropriate tags.
#* Take pride in your uploads by tagging them correctly. It helps the grateful listeners organise their media files.
# Optional part: [[Replaygain]] the file. In [[Foobar2000]] you can do this by adding [[Replaygain]] tags or even permanently apply the [[Replaygain]] changes to the actual file, meaning all media players will play the file at this adjusted loudness.
# Upload to [[TMB]], sit back and have thousands download and admire your great work... or get a few thumbsup :-P

==Troubleshooting==
* To re-mux without transcoding a .ts [[Transport Stream]] file to an [[M4A]] file use the following [[FFmpeg]] command:
** <big><code>ffmpeg -i input.ts -acodec copy -acodec copy out.m4a</code></big>
* To re-mux without transcoding a .ts [[Transport Stream]] file to an [[AAC]] file use the following [[FFmpeg]] command:
** <big><code>ffmpeg -i input.ts -acodec copy output.aac</code></big>
* When you forcibly kill a get_iplayer session when it is capturing content (leaving you with a file with the extension .ts), the above command is unlikely to work. This [[Transport Stream]] file will need to have it's bitstream filter fixed and then packaged to an [[M4A]] or [[MP4]] file in order to adequately use it. You can do this with [[FFmpeg]]:
** <big><code>ffmpeg -i "input.ts" -c:a copy -c:a copy -bsf:a aac_adtstoasc "output.m4a"</code></big>
*** get_iplayer installs [[FFmpeg]] as part of it's own installation.

==Download==
*[https://github.com/get-iplayer/get_iplayer Github get_iplayer official repository]

==Further Reading==
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/internet/entries/296ac283-54df-4c21-a38f-8cc1fa8731c8 Official BBC Audio Factory project info]
*[http://www.audiomisc.co.uk/BBC/AudioFactory/AudioFactory.html Audio Factory explained by an audiophile]

[[category:Audio Tools]]
[[Category:Uploading Own Recordings]]

Get iplayer

2022-11-28T17:07:40Z

Jaybeee: Reverted edits by Slackline (talk) to last revision by Jaybeee

'''get_iplayer''' is a free and Open Source program released under the GNU GPL that allows you to access content from the [[BBC]] iPlayer. It is primarily used to capture video (TV) and audio (Radio) broadcasts. You are able to capture these media files from both the archived watch/listen again iPlayer as well as live streams. The media files captured are the actual source files transmitted by the [[BBC]] iPlayer.

Currently the BBC iplayer live streams are transmitted at 320kpbs. However, only BBC Radio 3 & BBC 6 Music does so with full frequency range. Thus, there is still an imposed 15-16kHz frequency cut-off for all other stations. The listen again iPlayer transmits at 128kbps.

The reason for highlighting the use of the get_iplayer is that the quality is as good as we have ever been able to get. Even a 128kbps [[M4A]] ([[AAC]]) file sounds excellent and of comparable quality to the very best FM recording. And with the 320kbps broadcasts the audio is truly excellent. Therefore, this is the recommend way to record BBC content.

==Capturing & Preparing BBC Radio Shows==

===Windows OS===

====Required Programs====

*'''get_iplayer'''
*[[MP3DirectCut]] (requires the [http://www.rarewares.org/aac-decoders.php libfaad2.dll] to be installed)
*[[MP4Box]]
*A good tagging program such as [[Foobar2000]] or [[MP3tag]]

====Steps====

# Run '''get_iplayer''' and use the appropriate commands to capture the content you want:
#* '''Live iPlayer Streams''' (these are broadcasts/transmissions that are going out live on the BBC station)
#** <big><code>get_iplayer --type=liveradio --get 80131 --stop=02:10:10 --force --attempts=5 --raw --ffmpeg-liveradio-opts="-bsf:a aac_adtstoasc"</code></big>
#*** The above command captures 2 hours 10 minutes and 10 seconds of the live transmission from the BBC Radio 1 station once the get_iplayer program has been sent the command. The <big><code>--stop</code></big> option is hh:mm:ss. This enables you to cleanly end a recording. Do not use the <big><code>--start</code></big> option with live stream recording. Multiple instances of get_iplayer can also be scheduled to run. And using a Windows scheduler allows you to set up weekly repeats, which will be described later.
#*** You will be left with a [[Transport Stream]] (.ts) file. You can extract the raw [[AAC]] audio from it using [[FFmpeg]] with the following command:
#**** <big><code>ffmpeg -i input.ts -acodec copy output.aac</code></big>
#:* Or better yet, create a batch script to make the process easier. Create a folder called <big><code>ts2aac2m4a</code></big>. Copy the following into a file named <big><code>ts2aac.cmd</code></big> and place the file into the folder you have just created (you might need to first make the file a text file and then change the .txt to .cmd):
#:* <big><code>@ECHO OFF </big></code>
#::<big><code>MKDIR aac</big></code>
#::<big><code>FOR %%f IN ("*.ts") DO ffmpeg -i "%%f" -acodec copy "aac\%%~nf.aac"</code></big>
#:* To run the above file you will need to have ffmpeg.exe in your PATH or within the same folder as the batch script or you can use [http://wiki.themixingbowl.org/User:Jaybeee jaybeee's] batch scripts.
#* '''Listen Again iPlayer Stream'''
#** <big><code>get_iplayer --type=radio --pid=b006wkfp</code></big>
#*** The above command captures the audio that relates to the program with the pid as defined above; make sure you change it to the programme you want.
# You will most likely need to '''edit the audio''' to remove unwanted parts from the start and end. You can [[lossless]]ly do this with [[MP3DirectCut]]. It is vital to use a lossless / non-destructive audio editor to preserve the audio quality; otherwise you will decode and then re-encode (aka [[transcode]]) and further compress the file. However, [[MP3DirectCut]] only works on [[AAC]] (and [[MP3]]) files and not the [[M4A]] format, so you will need to '''unpackage the [[M4A]] file''' using [[MP4Box]] to '''extract the raw [[AAC]] file'''.
#* Run [[MP4Box]] with the following commands:
#** <big><code>mp4box -raw 1 input.m4a -out output.aac</code></big>
#* Or better yet, create a batch script to make the process easier. Create a folder called <big><code>ts2aac2m4a</code></big>. Copy the following into a file named <big><code>m4a2aac.cmd</code></big> and place the file into the folder you have just created (you might need to first make the file a text file and then change the .txt to .cmd):
#** <big><code>@ECHO OFF </big></code>
#::<big><code>MKDIR aac </big></code>
#::<big><code>FOR %%f IN ("*.m4a") DO mp4box -raw 1 "%%f" -out "aac\%%~nf.aac"</code></big>
#* So now all you have to do is place the captured .m4a file into the <big><code>ts2aac2m4a</code></big> folder, run the <big><code>m4a2aac.cmd</code></big> batch script and you will find the extracted [[AAC]] file in a sub-folder called <big><code>\ts2aac2ma4\aac</code></big>.
# Run [[MP3DirectCut]] and open the extracted [[AAC]] file and make the necessary edits. Make sure you save your changes.
# The [[AAC]] file must now be repackaged back into a [[M4A]] container to ensure correct playback and compatibility with media players (and to allow you to tag the file).
#* Run [[MP4Box]] with the following commands:
#** <big><code>mp4box -add input.aac output.m4a -new</code></big>
#* Or better yet, create a batch script like above to make the process easier. Copy the following into a file named <big><code>aac2m4a.cmd</code></big> and save the file into the folder <big><code>\ts2aac2m4a\aac</code></big>:
#** <big><code>@ECHO OFF</big></code>
#::<big><code>MKDIR m4a</big></code>
#::<big><code>FOR %%f IN ("*.aac") do mp4box -add "%%f" "m4a\%%~nf.m4a" -new</code></big>
#* Run the <big><code>aac2m4a.cmd</code></big> batch script and you will find the repackaged [[M4A]] file in a sub-folder <big><code>\ts2aac2m4a\aac\m4a</code></big>.
# Using your preferred '''tagging tool''' (we recommend [[Foobar2000]] or [[MP3tag]]) add the appropriate tags.
#* Take pride in your uploads by tagging them correctly. It helps the grateful listeners organise their media files.
# Optional part: [[Replaygain]] the file. In [[Foobar2000]] you can do this by adding [[Replaygain]] tags or even permanently apply the [[Replaygain]] changes to the actual file, meaning all media players will play the file at this adjusted loudness.
# Upload to [[TMB]], sit back and have thousands download and admire your great work... or get a few thumbsup :-P

==Troubleshooting==
* To re-mux without transcoding a .ts [[Transport Stream]] file to an [[M4A]] file use the following [[FFmpeg]] command:
** <big><code>ffmpeg -i input.ts -acodec copy -acodec copy out.m4a</code></big>
* To re-mux without transcoding a .ts [[Transport Stream]] file to an [[AAC]] file use the following [[FFmpeg]] command:
** <big><code>ffmpeg -i input.ts -acodec copy output.aac</code></big>
* When you forcibly kill a get_iplayer session when it is capturing content (leaving you with a file with the extension .ts), the above command is unlikely to work. This [[Transport Stream]] file will need to have it's bitstream filter fixed and then packaged to an [[M4A]] or [[MP4]] file in order to adequately use it. You can do this with [[FFmpeg]]:
** <big><code>ffmpeg -i "input.ts" -c:a copy -c:a copy -bsf:a aac_adtstoasc "output.m4a"</code></big>
*** get_iplayer installs [[FFmpeg]] as part of it's own installation.

==Download==
*[https://github.com/get-iplayer/ Github get_iplayer official repository]
*[https://squarepenguin.co.uk/ Squarepenguin website] - a nicely designed website that mirrors the Github site

==Further Reading==
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/internet/entries/296ac283-54df-4c21-a38f-8cc1fa8731c8 Official BBC Audio Factory project info]
*[http://www.audiomisc.co.uk/BBC/AudioFactory/AudioFactory.html Audio Factory explained by an audiophile]

[[category:Audio Tools]]
[[Category:Uploading Own Recordings]]

MP3packer

2022-10-18T11:00:42Z

Jaybeee: tidy up

=MP3packer=
'''MP3packer''' (written by Omion over at [https://hydrogenaudio.io/ HydrogenAudio]) attempts to save space by storing frame data in the smallest possible frame. Usually [[MP3]]s are already stored in the most efficient way possible. However, for high-bitrate [[CBR]] files, e.g. 320kbps (created via [[LAME]] '-b 320' aka '--preset insane' for example) there can be a lot of wasted space. So, the original idea of MP3packer was created to reduce the size of high bitrate [[CBR]] files, turning them into [[VBR]] files. However, MP3packer can also turn [[VBR]] files into [[CBR]].

==Download==
The [http://wiki.themixingbowl.org/MP3packer#Download_2 WinMP3Packer download] below contains MP3packer

==Features==
* Usually makes 320kbps files 2-10% smaller LOSSLESSLY
* Corrects errors of the [[MP3]] bitstream (sync errors / buffer errors)
* Squeezes out all the padding it can from any [[MP3]] (Will not produce a larger file, unless you use the '-b' switch)
* Writes valid [[LAME]]/Xing header for proper [[VBR]] seeking and gapless playback
* Provides the ability to losslessly turn VBR files into larger CBR files to humor players which can't handle VBR
* Strip headers from the start and/or end of the files
* GPL, so anybody can tweak it as long as it stays GPL
* Works on [[MP2]] files also
* Includes a brute-force compression optimization option to further compress files
* Supports Unicode file names and paths
* Supports encoding an entire directory of files
* Multi-core support
* 64-bit support (precompiled Windows executable builds for 32 and 64 bit available)

==A few caveats==
* It's only been tested it on Win32. It ''should'' work just fine on any UNIXish OS with an OCaml port.
* The program will always output an [[MP3]] that doesn't use CRCs (Cyclical Redundancy Checking), even if the input file uses CRC. This is primarily laziness on the author's part, but nobody really needs them, and it saves 600 bits per second.
* Reduction in size, as mentioned in the [http://wiki.themixingbowl.org/MP3packer#Features MP3packer features] can be very small: do not expect miracles
* There is a limitation in that it cannot repack Freeformat MP3s

==MP3packer Optimization Solutions==

* [[MP3optimized]]

----

=WinMP3Packer=
'''WinMP3Packer''' is a frontend for the [[MP3packer]] program written by Chris Close (psyllium) also over at [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,40780 HydrogenAudio]. You'll need the .NET Framework (2.0) installed to use this GUI.

==Download==
Download the latest version from:
* [https://jaybeee.themixingbowl.org/winmp3packer/WinMP3Packer-1.0.18-alpha-2.04.7z WinMP3Packer-1.0.18-alpha-2.04.7z] (packaged with mp3packer v2.04)
* [https://jaybeee.themixingbowl.org/winmp3packer/WinMP3Packer-1.0.18-alpha.zip WinMP3Packer-1.0.18-alpha.zip] (packaged with mp3packer v1.20)

==Features==
* see [http://wiki.themixingbowl.org/MP3packer#Features MP3packer features]
* Allows for batch processing: multiple files and folders may be selected
* Allows for processing whole folders. Will also recurse into the sub-folders and process the files in there
* When processing whole folders, the option 'Recreate sub-folders' will put the output files into the same sort of directory structure as the input files
* Easy update to the latest version of MP3packer by simply overwriting the ''mp3packer.exe'' in the ''WinMP3Packer'' folder with the latest ''mp3packer.exe'' version

[[Image:WinMP3Packer-screenshot.png]]

[[category:Audio Tools]]

MP3packer

2022-10-18T10:51:00Z

Jaybeee: mp3packer download not available at original ha.io url, so stricken

=MP3packer=
'''MP3packer''' (written by Omion over at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/ HydrogenAudio.org]) attempts to save space by storing frame data in the smallest possible frame. Usually [[MP3]]s are already stored in the most efficient way possible. However, for high-bitrate [[CBR]] files, e.g. 320kbps (created via [[LAME]] '-b 320' aka '--preset insane' for example) there can be a lot of wasted space. So, the original idea of MP3packer was created to reduce the size of high bitrate [[CBR]] files, turning them into [[VBR]] files. However, MP3packer can also turn [[VBR]] files into [[CBR]].

==Download==
<s>Download the latest version from:</s>
* https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,32379

==Features==
* Usually makes 320kbps files 2-10% smaller LOSSLESSLY
* Corrects errors of the [[MP3]] bitstream (sync errors / buffer errors)
* Squeezes out all the padding it can from any [[MP3]] (Will not produce a larger file, unless you use the '-b' switch)
* Writes valid [[LAME]]/Xing header for proper [[VBR]] seeking and gapless playback
* Provides the ability to losslessly turn VBR files into larger CBR files to humor players which can't handle VBR
* Strip headers from the start and/or end of the files
* GPL, so anybody can tweak it as long as it stays GPL
* Works on [[MP2]] files also
* Includes a brute-force compression optimization option to further compress files
* Supports Unicode file names and paths
* Supports encoding an entire directory of files
* Multi-core support
* 64-bit support (precompiled Windows executable builds for 32 and 64 bit available)

==A few caveats==
* It's only been tested it on Win32. It ''should'' work just fine on any UNIXish OS with an OCaml port.
* The program will always output an [[MP3]] that doesn't use CRCs (Cyclical Redundancy Checking), even if the input file uses CRC. This is primarily laziness on the author's part, but nobody really needs them, and it saves 600 bits per second.
* Reduction in size, as mentioned in the [http://wiki.themixingbowl.org/MP3packer#Features MP3packer features] can be very small: do not expect miracles
* There is a limitation in that it cannot repack Freeformat MP3s

==MP3packer Optimization Solutions==

* [[MP3optimized]]

----

=WinMP3Packer=
'''WinMP3Packer''' is a frontend for the [[MP3packer]] program written by Chris Close (psyllium) also over at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/ HydrogenAudio.org]. You'll need the .NET Framework (2.0) installed to use this GUI.

==Download==
Download the latest version from:
* [https://jaybeee.themixingbowl.org/winmp3packer/WinMP3Packer-1.0.18-alpha-2.04.7z WinMP3Packer-1.0.18-alpha-2.04.7z] (packaged with mp3packer v2.04)
* [https://jaybeee.themixingbowl.org/winmp3packer/WinMP3Packer-1.0.18-alpha.zip WinMP3Packer-1.0.18-alpha.zip] (packaged with mp3packer v1.20)

==Features==
* see [http://wiki.themixingbowl.org/MP3packer#Features MP3packer features]
* Allows for batch processing: multiple files and folders may be selected
* Allows for processing whole folders. Will also recurse into the sub-folders and process the files in there
* When processing whole folders, the option 'Recreate sub-folders' will put the output files into the same sort of directory structure as the input files
* Easy update to the latest version of MP3packer by simply overwriting the ''mp3packer.exe'' in the ''WinMP3Packer'' folder with the latest ''mp3packer.exe'' version

[[Image:WinMP3Packer-screenshot.png]]

[[category:Audio Tools]]

FFmpeg

2022-08-20T18:28:59Z

Jaybeee: ffmpeg direct dl link for windows added

FFmpeg

2022-05-26T18:36:23Z

Jaybeee: /* Audio Editing Scripts */

FFmpeg

2022-05-26T12:56:58Z

Jaybeee: /* Audio Editing Scripts */ added webm2opus.cmd script

FFmpeg

2022-04-10T10:12:50Z

Jaybeee: added link to lossy codec re-encoding test

Digitising cassette tapes

2021-12-18T14:45:14Z

Jaybeee:

==What You Need==

#A Hi-Fi separates [https://jaybeee.themixingbowl.org/images/technics_rs-bx501.jpg cassette tape deck] (a portable cassette player walkman will work, but with reduced audio quality)
# [https://jaybeee.themixingbowl.org/images/leads.jpg 3.5mm stereo to two phono plugs cable lead]: approx £5 in the UK (if you have a really good soundcard it will have two phono line-in sockets: so just get a standard interconnect cable)
#A soundcard that accepts line-in: most motherboards these days have this on board
#* Or maybe use a [[DAP]] like the iriver H1xx series that has [[Rockbox]] installed ¦-)
#To clean the tape heads and other parts use pure denatured alcohol (recommended) / isopropyl alcohol / good quality rubbing alcohol / surgical spirit or possibly a [https://jaybeee.themixingbowl.org/images/tdk_cleaner.jpg A cassette tape cleaner] and lint-free swabs / cotton wool buds / q-tips. This will help to capture a better sound since the cassette tapes will likely be old and dirty.
#* For more information and help check out this [http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Clean-a-Cassette-Recorder/ Instructables | How To Clean a Cassette Recorder guide]
#A precision Philips demagnetised screwdriver to adjust the azimuth.
#An audio capturing/editing software application. I personally use [[Audacity]] as it's very easy to use, is free and open source, and has many plug-ins available (LADSPA / Nyquist / VST Plug-Ins). There are other apps that will do the same job
#A [[lossless]] audio encoder like [[FLAC]] or [[WavPack]]: this is so that once you've got the audio in the state you're happy with, you can encode it to a lossless format for archival purposes. You can then transcode it to [[lossy]] formats like MP3 etc for sharing
#A [[lossy]] audio encoder like [[LAME]] for [[MP3]]

==What To Do==
===Capturing/Recording===
#Check the pinch rollers are ok. I had to replace mine in 2015 as the rubber had started to degrade after 20 years and this meant it was "chewing" up tapes!
#Fast forward and rewind the cassette tape before playing it. This will tighten up the tape inside and help prevent it being 'chewed-up' by the tape deck.
#Connect the left & right plugs of the [https://jaybeee.themixingbowl.org/images/leads.jpg 3.5mm stereo to two phono plugs cable lead] to the [https://jaybeee.themixingbowl.org/images/technics_rs-bx501.jpg cassette tape deck] and the single 3.5mm stereo plug to the line-in on the soundcard.
#Ensure the sound recording capabilities on your computer are enabled: (for windows) Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound > Manage audio devices > Audio tab > Recording > Line In - Properties > Device usage: enable.
#Sample rate should be set to 44100Hz. Sample format should be set to 16-bit. Given the relative low quality of the analogue audio in the cassette tape, you'll be very unlikely to notice any improvement in sound quality with higher settings; CD is 44100Hz!
#*The only time I'd recommend higher settings, such as 48000Hz/96000Hz and 24-bit, is when you have a very good soundcard and a good quality recorded tape and / or you will be doing lots of manipulating of the recording. Each transform, such as Noise Reduction, will produce quantization errors. Ideally the editing program dithers the transform (if working in 16-bit), which means more noise added. However, due to the high intrinsic noise of recordings from cassettes, this is unlikely to be distinguishable for the 'normal' amount of editing (see 9. & 10. below)
#Play the tape and '''adjust the azimuth''' screw using the precision Philips head screwdriver. [https://themixingbowl.org/post/view/749482 See here] for more information on what the azimuth is and how to adjust it. Very basically, there's a small screw on the left of the play head if the heads are on the bottom going up as you push play. If the play head is on the Top (going down as you push play) then the screw you want to turn is on the right.
#*Using small and slow turns of the screw in both directions, try to find out where the screw adjustment results in the clearest sound.
#**It's often best to find some audio with signing and lots of treble to really help identify the best position the screw needs to be in. Even a section with hiss can help as the clearer the hiss the better.
#*Make sure you adjust the azimuth on both sides of the tape before recording.
#*Only play tapes in one direction and '''do not''' use auto-reverse. This causes the head to change direction to allow playback in reverse, BUT it will slightly put it out of alignment and the resulting audio quality will be reduced. Solve this by adjusting the azimuth if the cassette tape was recorded using the auto-reverse functionality originally (see above).
#:'''The azimuth adjustment is vitally important. The sound quality gained from this simple and often minor adjustment is huge.'''
#Play the tape again and start recording: '''this is a test!''' because you'll need to fast forward to random parts of the tape to try and find the loudest section: use that as your basis to adjust the line in recording volume so that there is no clipping. Ideally, you want to capture the audio at -5db. In [[Audacity]] you can view the sound wave in db format, so that will show you what db level you are recording at. It's always better to record at a slightly lower volume and then increase it after you've captured the audio. And don't get worried about it looking like it's at a low volume; it will be fine.
#After you've sorted the line-in recording volume level, you can start to record the audio.
#Once the recording process has finished, you might want to go through the audio to edit out any parts that you do not require. Namely the silence at the start and the end of the tape. If suitable, you can fade in and fade out now whilst you have the audio in this 'raw' format.
#You might also like to remove any 'hiss' or reduce certain noises (tape hum). [[Audacity]] has a 'Noise Removal' tool that is quite good. Be warned though: it will often result in a slight loss of high-end audio that might make it sound worse than the original. I don't normally perform this action unless there is a lot of hiss. [[Adobe Audition]] has a very good Noise Removal tool, but the program is also quite expensive.
#Once you've completed manipulating the audio, you could process the file with [[WaveGain]]. This is based upon the [[Replaygain]] standard and will effectively apply gain (volume) adjustments directly by adjusting the scaling of the samples. Unlike [[Replaygain]], this is not a lossless process and cannot be reversed. It means the files are adjusted to -89db, which often results in a smaller file size too, as most people tend to record at too high a level. If all music was the same relative volume, we'd never need to change the volume control on our equipment if we always wanted the same absolute volume.
#*If you have recorded the audio close to -89dB (i.e. the volume of the audio is not too far away from this level), then it may be better leaving it and not running [[WaveGain]] on it, instead using [[Replaygain]] on the final lossless files.

===Encoding===
#Given the effort and time taken to capture and manipulate the audio, I'd highly recommend that the final file is encoded to a [[lossless]] format such as [[FLAC]] or [[WavPack]]. This means you are left with a perfect archival backup of the audio captured: it's smaller in file size than a wav file, and you are free to convert ([[transcode]]) to any of the [[lossy]] [[:Category:Audio Formats|Audio Formats]] you like whenever you like, such as [[AAC]], [[Opus]], [[MP3]] or [[Ogg Vorbis]] etc etc.
#For uploading at themixingbowl.org I'd recommend the file is encoded to [[MP3]] using the [[LAME]] encoder or to [[M4A]] ([[AAC]]).
#And don't forget to tag the file. If you can add as much relevant info into the tags and in a logical way, then the downloaders will not need to change the [[tagging]] and thus can keep seeding for longer (ever!)

==A Final Word==
If you really value your cassette tapes recordings then purchasing a high-end audio editor may yield better results than free audio applications. You can also [https://duckduckgo.com/ search] the internet for perhaps a better, and maybe more detailed, technical information about cassette tape audio capturing. This is just how [http://wiki.themixingbowl.org/User:Jaybeee jaybeee] does it with pleasing results from fairly cheap equipment and free software.

[[Category:Uploading Own Recordings]]

MP3packer

2021-10-23T17:05:41Z

Jaybeee:

=MP3packer=
'''MP3packer''' (written by Omion over at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/ HydrogenAudio.org]) attempts to save space by storing frame data in the smallest possible frame. Usually [[MP3]]s are already stored in the most efficient way possible. However, for high-bitrate [[CBR]] files, e.g. 320kbps (created via [[LAME]] '-b 320' aka '--preset insane' for example) there can be a lot of wasted space. So, the original idea of MP3packer was created to reduce the size of high bitrate [[CBR]] files, turning them into [[VBR]] files. However, MP3packer can also turn [[VBR]] files into [[CBR]].

==Download==
Download the latest version from:
* http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=32379&hl=mp3repacker

==Features==
* Usually makes 320kbps files 2-10% smaller LOSSLESSLY
* Corrects errors of the [[MP3]] bitstream (sync errors / buffer errors)
* Squeezes out all the padding it can from any [[MP3]] (Will not produce a larger file, unless you use the '-b' switch)
* Writes valid [[LAME]]/Xing header for proper [[VBR]] seeking and gapless playback
* Provides the ability to losslessly turn VBR files into larger CBR files to humor players which can't handle VBR
* Strip headers from the start and/or end of the files
* GPL, so anybody can tweak it as long as it stays GPL
* Works on [[MP2]] files also
* Includes a brute-force compression optimization option to further compress files
* Supports Unicode file names and paths
* Supports encoding an entire directory of files
* Multi-core support
* 64-bit support (precompiled Windows executable builds for 32 and 64 bit available)

==A few caveats==
* It's only been tested it on Win32. It ''should'' work just fine on any UNIXish OS with an OCaml port.
* The program will always output an [[MP3]] that doesn't use CRCs (Cyclical Redundancy Checking), even if the input file uses CRC. This is primarily laziness on the author's part, but nobody really needs them, and it saves 600 bits per second.
* Reduction in size, as mentioned in the [http://wiki.themixingbowl.org/MP3packer#Features MP3packer features] can be very small: do not expect miracles
* There is a limitation in that it cannot repack Freeformat MP3s

==MP3packer Optimization Solutions==

* [[MP3optimized]]

----

=WinMP3Packer=
'''WinMP3Packer''' is a frontend for the [[MP3packer]] program written by Chris Close (psyllium) also over at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/ HydrogenAudio.org]. You'll need the .NET Framework (2.0) installed to use this GUI.

==Download==
Download the latest version from:
* [https://jaybeee.themixingbowl.org/winmp3packer/WinMP3Packer-1.0.18-alpha-2.04.7z WinMP3Packer-1.0.18-alpha-2.04.7z] (packaged with mp3packer v2.04)
* [https://jaybeee.themixingbowl.org/winmp3packer/WinMP3Packer-1.0.18-alpha.zip WinMP3Packer-1.0.18-alpha.zip] (packaged with mp3packer v1.20)

==Features==
* see [http://wiki.themixingbowl.org/MP3packer#Features MP3packer features]
* Allows for batch processing: multiple files and folders may be selected
* Allows for processing whole folders. Will also recurse into the sub-folders and process the files in there
* When processing whole folders, the option 'Recreate sub-folders' will put the output files into the same sort of directory structure as the input files
* Easy update to the latest version of MP3packer by simply overwriting the ''mp3packer.exe'' in the ''WinMP3Packer'' folder with the latest ''mp3packer.exe'' version

[[Image:WinMP3Packer-screenshot.png]]

[[category:Audio Tools]]

One In The Jungle

2021-10-20T17:58:27Z

Jaybeee:

{{Infobox Radio Show|name=One In The Jungle
|genre=Jungle, Drum & Bass
|host=MC Navigator + others
|time=1995-1998
|station=BBC Radio 1
|country=UK
|url=''too old skool for a website''}}

[[IMAGE:One-in-the-jungle.jpg]]

This was Radio 1's Friday night showcase which gave Jungle a platform on the station for the first time. It put DJ's and producers into the limelight and broke down barriers which had been keeping the music underground for so long.

The studio shows were pre-recorded and played out as live in the original Kool Fm style. The featured artists would choose the MC they wanted to front their mix.

It began with an hour long pilot show from the week before the first show which went through the history of jungle and interviewed artists such as 'A Guy Called Gerald' and Roni Size.

The first series was broadcast at 10pm on a Friday. The complete listing of these broadcasts remain a mystery although we are nearly there.

==Tracklistings (Partial)==

[http://jaybeee.themixingbowl.org/audio/one-in-the-jungle-tl.rtf Partial [[One In The Jungle]] Show Tracklistings]

edit: Don't know how to edit that file, but more tracklistings can be found here: http://rolldabeats.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=46521

==1995==

For the first series, guests:

1995-07-13 - Now That's What I Call Jungle - MC Navigator hosts a pre-recorded show featuring various people from the jungle scene talking about the scene, the history and their experiences. [https://soundcloud.com/keep_it_locked_tapes/mc-navigator-pilot-show-radio-1-one-in-the-jungle-988fm-13-07-95 soundcloud] 
1995-07-20 - Goldie [MC GQ] 
1995-07-27 - DJ Rap [MC Moose] 
1995-08-03 - Roni Size [MC Dynamite] 
1995-08-10 - Kenny Ken [MC GQ] 
1995-08-17 - Shy FX & DJ Ash [MC Dett] 
1995-08-24 - A Guy Called Gerald [MC Navigator] 
1995-08-31 - Brockie [MC Dett] 
1995-12-27 - Best of One in the Jungle [MC Dett] (excerpts from above shows) 

==1996==

For the second series, guests:

1996-04-19 - Mowgli, Peshay & LTJ Bukem [MC Ash & Conrad] ''Dope @ Cafe Mex in Leeds'' 
1996-04-26 - DJ SS 
1996-05-03 - DJ Krust 
1996-05-10 - Dr S Gachet [MC Navigator] 
1996-05-17 - A Guy Called Gerald 
1996-05-24 - Andy C 
1996-05-31 - Darren Jay [MC Navigator] 
1996-06-07 - Roni Size [MC Dynamite & MC Navigator] 
1996-06-14 - L Double [MC GQ & Navigator] 
1996-06-21 - Mickey Finn [MC Navigator] 
1996-06-28 - Kemistry & storm [MC Flux & MC Navigator] 
1996-07-05 - Nicky Blackmarket [MC Stevie Hyper D] 
1996-07-12 - DJ Rap [MC Dett] 
1996-07-19 - Alex Reece [MC Navigator] 
1996-07-26 - DJ SS [MC Warren G & MC Fearless] 
1996-08-02 - Mampi Swift [MC Navigator] 
1996-08-09 - Rob Playford & Rob Hague aka Omni Trio [MC Navigator] 
1996-08-16 - Swan E [MC Moose] 
1996-08-23 - Brockie [MC Dett] 
1996-08-26 - Alex Reece & A Guy Called Gerald ''Carnival Special'' [MC Navigator] 
1996-08-30 - Kenny Ken [MC GQ] ''Live at Tribal Gathering'' 
1996-09-06 - DJ Dazee [MC Jakes] ''Recorded Live at Tribal Gathering'' 
1996-09-13 - Mampi Swift [MC Navigator] 
1996-09-27 - Ellis Dee [MC Dett] 
1996-10-04 - Spring Heel Jack [MC Navigator] 
1996-10-11 - 4 Hero [MC Navigator] 
1996-10-18 - Shy FX [MC Navigator] 
1996-10-25 - DJ Die [MC Dynamite] 
1996-11-01 - DJ Krust [MC Dynamite & MC Navigator] 
1996-11-08 - L Double [MC Navigator] 
1996-11-15 - Zinc, Hype & Ron [MC Navigator & MC GQ] ''Perousia Records Night'' 
1996-11-22 - DJ Dazee [MC Jakes] 
1996-11-29 - Nicky Black Market [MC Stevie Hyper D] 
1996-12-06 - Dr S Gachet B2B Jack Smooth [MC Navigator] 
1996-12-13 - Brockie B2B Mampi Swift [MC Dett] 
1996-12-20 - DJ SS B2B Mental [MC Warren G & Power] 
1996-12-27 - Jungle Blitz '96 

==1997==

For the third series, guests:

1997-01-03 - Donovan Badboy Smith [MC Juiceman & MC Navigator] 
1997-01-10 - DJ Kid [MC Dett] 
1997-01-18 - Brian G 
1997-01-24 - DJ Kane [MC Navigator] 
1997-01-31 - Mickey Finn [MC Navigator] 
1997-02-07 - Ed Rush B2B Trace [MC Navigator] 
1997-02-14 - Dom and Roland [MC 5ive-0] 
1997-02-21 - Kemistry & Storm [MC 5ive-0] 
1997-02-28 - Andy C [MC 5ive-0] 
1997-03-07 - Aphrodite [MC 5ive-0] 
1997-03-14 - A Guy Called Gerald [MC Normski & Navigator] 
1997-03-21 - Alex Reece [MC Navigator] ''Listen Without Prejudice week'' 
1997-03-28 - Future Loop Foundation 
1997-04-04 - Darren Jay [MC Fearless] 
1997-04-11 - DJ Pulse [MC Fearless] 
1997-04-18 - DJ Zinc [MC Dett] 
1997-04-25 - Roni Size B2B Krust [MC Dynamite] ''Full Cycle Live at The End'' 
1997-05-02 - Blame [MC Dett] 
1997-05-09 - Bryan Gee [MC Moose] 
1997-05-16 - Ray Keith [MC Moose & MC Navigator] 
1997-05-23 - Randall & Doc Scott ''Live At Sankey's Soap "Guidance"'' 
1997-05-30 - Nicky Blackmarket [MC Stevie Hyper D] 
1997-06-06 - Mampi Swift [MC Navigator] 
1997-06-13 - DJ Force (Japan) [MC Navigator] 
1997-06-20 - L Double [MC Navigator] 
1997-06-27 - DJ Kane [MC Navigator] 
1997-07-04 - Project 23 
1997-07-11 - Tayla [MC Fearless] 
1997-07-18 - DJ SS [MC Fearless] 
1997-07-25 - Peshay [MC fearless] 
1997-08-01 - Roni Size 
1997-08-08 - Slipmatt [MC Dett] (old Skool) 
1997-08-15 - ''no show due to [https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/30a43a194c59478da86d9bf3eb9fa332 India Five-0]'' 
1997-08-22 - Brockie [MC Dett] 
1997-08-29 - Special K [MC Dett] 
1997-09-05 - ?? ''Unknown'' 
1997-09-12 - Swan E [MC Moose] 
1997-09-19 - DJ Krome [MC Moose] 
1997-09-26 - Ascend (AKA Dead Dread) 
1997-10-03 - G Mac, DJ Kid & DJ SS [MC Navigator] Live at Manga in Edinburgh 
1997-10-10 - Mark Substance/Dazee/Kenny Ken [MC Jakes] Ruffneck Ting in Bristol 
1997-10-18 - Danny Breaks & Randall ''Live at Spider Club in Newcastle'' - '''note the move of program to 2am Saturday''' 
1997-10-25 - Skinny, Quantum & Hype Live at steppaz Convention 
1997-11-01 - DJ Lee & Doc Scott [MC Manik D & Justyce] ''Sound City 97: Live at Source, Zodiac Club in Oxford'' 
1997-11-08 - Dr S Gachet B2B Flynn & Flora 
1997-11-15 - Nicky Blackmarket & Footloose 
1997-11-22 - Jonny L & DJ Red 
1997-11-29 - Subject 13 / L Double 
1997-12-06 - Future Forces 
1997-12-13 - Bryan Gee 
1997-12-20 - Mampi Swift 
1997-12-27 - End Of Year Special 

==1998==

For the fourth series, guests: 
1998-01-03 - ?? ''Unknown'' possibly Nicky Blackmarket 
1998-01-10 - ?? ''Unknown'' possibly Nicky Blackmarket 

''1998-01-17 - 1st Fabio & Grooverider show according to [https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/f44e83f9e54c4d7bb3909fa46cad0c07 BBC Genome]''

One In The Jungle

2021-10-20T17:51:20Z

Jaybeee: updates and corrections along with date changes in late 1997 when time moved to 2am Saturday

{{Infobox Radio Show|name=One In The Jungle
|genre=Jungle, Drum & Bass
|host=MC Navigator + others
|time=1995-1998
|station=BBC Radio 1
|country=UK
|url=''too old skool for a website''}}

[[IMAGE:One-in-the-jungle.jpg]]

This was Radio 1's Friday night showcase which gave Jungle a platform on the station for the first time. It put DJ's and producers into the limelight and broke down barriers which had been keeping the music underground for so long.

The studio shows were pre-recorded and played out as live in the original Kool Fm style. The featured artists would choose the MC they wanted to front their mix.

It began with an hour long pilot show from the week before the first show which went through the history of jungle and interviewed artists such as 'A Guy Called Gerald' and Roni Size.

The first series was broadcast at 10pm on a Friday. The complete listing of these broadcasts remain a mystery although we are nearly there.

==Tracklistings (Partial)==

[http://jaybeee.themixingbowl.org/audio/one-in-the-jungle-tl.rtf Partial [[One In The Jungle]] Show Tracklistings]

edit: Don't know how to edit that file, but more tracklistings can be found here: http://rolldabeats.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=46521

==1995==

For the first series, guests:

1995-07-13 - Now That's What I Call Jungle - MC Navigator hosts a pre-recorded show featuring various people from the jungle scene talking about the scene, the history and their experiences. [https://soundcloud.com/keep_it_locked_tapes/mc-navigator-pilot-show-radio-1-one-in-the-jungle-988fm-13-07-95 soundcloud] 
1995-07-20 - Goldie [MC GQ] 
1995-07-27 - DJ Rap [MC Moose] 
1995-08-03 - Roni Size [MC Dynamite] 
1995-08-10 - Kenny Ken [MC GQ] 
1995-08-17 - Shy FX & DJ Ash [MC Dett] 
1995-08-24 - A Guy Called Gerald [MC Navigator] 
1995-08-31 - Brockie [MC Dett] 
1995-12-27 - Best of One in the Jungle [MC Dett] (excerpts from above shows) 

==1996==

For the second series, guests:

1996-04-19 - Mowgli, Peshay & LTJ Bukem [MC Ash & Conrad] ''Dope @ Cafe Mex in Leeds'' 
1996-04-26 - DJ SS 
1996-05-03 - DJ Krust 
1996-05-10 - Dr S Gachet [MC Navigator] 
1996-05-17 - A Guy Called Gerald 
1996-05-24 - Andy C 
1996-05-31 - Darren Jay [MC Navigator] 
1996-06-07 - Roni Size [MC Dynamite & MC Navigator] 
1996-06-14 - L Double [MC GQ & Navigator] 
1996-06-21 - Mickey Finn [MC Navigator] 
1996-06-28 - Kemistry & storm [MC Flux & MC Navigator] 
1996-07-05 - Nicky Blackmarket [MC Stevie Hyper D] 
1996-07-12 - DJ Rap [MC Dett] 
1996-07-19 - Alex Reece [MC Navigator] 
1996-07-26 - DJ SS [MC Warren G & MC Fearless] 
1996-08-02 - Mampi Swift [MC Navigator] 
1996-08-09 - Rob Playford & Rob Hague aka Omni Trio [MC Navigator] 
1996-08-16 - Swan E [MC Moose] 
1996-08-23 - Brockie [MC Dett] 
1996-08-26 - Alex Reece & A Guy Called Gerald ''Carnival Special'' [MC Navigator] 
1996-08-30 - Kenny Ken [MC GQ] ''Live at Tribal Gathering'' 
1996-09-06 - DJ Dazee [MC Jakes] ''Recorded Live at Tribal Gathering'' 
1996-09-13 - Mampi Swift [MC Navigator] 
1996-09-27 - Ellis Dee [MC Dett] 
1996-10-04 - Spring Heel Jack [MC Navigator] 
1996-10-11 - 4 Hero [MC Navigator] 
1996-10-18 - Shy FX [MC Navigator] 
1996-10-25 - DJ Die [MC Dynamite] 
1996-11-01 - DJ Krust [MC Dynamite & MC Navigator] 
1996-11-08 - L Double [MC Navigator] 
1996-11-15 - Zinc, Hype & Ron [MC Navigator & MC GQ] ''Perousia Records Night'' 
1996-11-22 - DJ Dazee [MC Jakes] 
1996-11-29 - Nicky Black Market [MC Stevie Hyper D] 
1996-12-06 - Dr S Gachet B2B Jack Smooth [MC Navigator] 
1996-12-13 - Brockie B2B Mampi Swift [MC Dett] 
1996-12-20 - DJ SS B2B Mental [MC Warren G & Power] 
1996-12-27 - Jungle Blitz '96 

==1997==

For the third series, guests:

1997-01-03 - Donovan Badboy Smith [MC Juiceman & MC Navigator] 
1997-01-10 - DJ Kid [MC Dett] 
1997-01-18 - Brian G 
1997-01-24 - DJ Kane [MC Navigator] 
1997-01-31 - Mickey Finn [MC Navigator] 
1997-02-07 - Ed Rush B2B Trace [MC Navigator] 
1997-02-14 - Dom and Roland [MC 5ive-0] 
1997-02-21 - Kemistry & Storm [MC 5ive-0] 
1997-02-28 - Andy C [MC 5ive-0] 
1997-03-07 - Aphrodite [MC 5ive-0] 
1997-03-14 - A Guy Called Gerald [MC Normski & Navigator] 
1997-03-21 - Alex Reece [MC Navigator] ''Listen Without Prejudice week'' 
1997-03-28 - Future Loop Foundation 
1997-04-04 - Darren Jay [MC Fearless] 
1997-04-11 - DJ Pulse [MC Fearless] 
1997-04-18 - DJ Zinc [MC Dett] 
1997-04-25 - Roni Size B2B Krust [MC Dynamite] ''Full Cycle Live at The End'' 
1997-05-02 - Blame [MC Dett] 
1997-05-09 - Bryan Gee [MC Moose] 
1997-05-16 - Ray Keith [MC Moose & MC Navigator] 
1997-05-23 - Randall & Doc Scott ''Live At Sankey's Soap "Guidance"'' 
1997-05-30 - Nicky Blackmarket [MC Stevie Hyper D] 
1997-06-06 - Mampi Swift [MC Navigator] 
1997-06-13 - DJ Force (Japan) [MC Navigator] 
1997-06-20 - L Double [MC Navigator] 
1997-06-27 - DJ Kane [MC Navigator] 
1997-07-04 - Project 23 
1997-07-11 - Tayla [MC Fearless] 
1997-07-18 - DJ SS [MC Fearless] 
1997-07-25 - Peshay [MC fearless] 
1997-08-01 - Roni Size 
1997-08-08 - Slipmatt [MC Dett] (old Skool) 
1997-08-15 - ''no show due to [https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/30a43a194c59478da86d9bf3eb9fa332 India Five-0]'' 
1997-08-22 - Brockie [MC Dett] 
1997-08-29 - Special K [MC Dett] 
1997-09-05 - ?? ''Unknown'' 
1997-09-12 - Swan E [MC Moose] 
1997-09-19 - DJ Krome [MC Moose] 
1997-09-26 - Ascend (AKA Dead Dread) 
1997-10-03 - G Mac, DJ Kid & DJ SS [MC Navigator] Live at Manga in Edinburgh 
1997-10-10 - Mark Substance/Dazee/Kenny Ken [MC Jakes] Ruffneck Ting in Bristol 
1997-10-18 - Danny Breaks & Randall ''Live at Spider Club in Newcastle'' - '''note the move of program to 2am Saturday''' 
1997-10-25 - Skinny, Quantum & Hype Live at steppaz Convention 
1997-11-01 - DJ Lee & Doc Scott [MC Manik D & Justyce] ''Sound City 97: Live at Source, Zodiac Club in Oxford'' 
1997-11-08 - Dr S Gachet B2B Flynn & Flora 
1997-11-15 - Nicky Blackmarket & Footloose 
1997-11-22 - Jonny L & DJ Red 
1997-11-29 - Subject 13 / L Double 
1997-12-06 - Future Forces 
1997-12-13 - Bryan Gee 
1997-12-20 - Mampi Swift 
1997-12-27 - End Of Year Special 

==1998==

For the fourth series, guests: 
1998-01-03 - Nicky Blackmarket 
1998-01-10 - ?? ''Unknown'' 

''1998-01-17 - 1st Fabio & Grooverider show according to [https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/f44e83f9e54c4d7bb3909fa46cad0c07 BBC Genome]''

One In The Jungle

2021-10-20T17:45:10Z

Jaybeee:

{{Infobox Radio Show|name=One In The Jungle
|genre=Jungle, Drum & Bass
|host=MC Navigator + others
|time=1995-1998
|station=BBC Radio 1
|country=UK
|url=''too old skool for a website''}}

[[IMAGE:One-in-the-jungle.jpg]]

This was Radio 1's Friday night showcase which gave Jungle a platform on the station for the first time. It put DJ's and producers into the limelight and broke down barriers which had been keeping the music underground for so long.

The studio shows were pre-recorded and played out as live in the original Kool Fm style. The featured artists would choose the MC they wanted to front their mix.

It began with an hour long pilot show from the week before the first show which went through the history of jungle and interviewed artists such as 'A Guy Called Gerald' and Roni Size.

The first series was broadcast at 10pm on a Friday. The complete listing of these broadcasts remain a mystery although we are nearly there.

==Tracklistings (Partial)==

[http://jaybeee.themixingbowl.org/audio/one-in-the-jungle-tl.rtf Partial [[One In The Jungle]] Show Tracklistings]

edit: Don't know how to edit that file, but more tracklistings can be found here: http://rolldabeats.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=46521

==1995==

For the first series, guests:

1995-07-13 - Now That's What I Call Jungle - MC Navigator hosts a pre-recorded show featuring various people from the jungle scene talking about the scene, the history and their experiences. [https://soundcloud.com/keep_it_locked_tapes/mc-navigator-pilot-show-radio-1-one-in-the-jungle-988fm-13-07-95 soundcloud] 
1995-07-20 - Goldie [MC GQ] 
1995-07-27 - DJ Rap [MC Moose] 
1995-08-03 - Roni Size [MC Dynamite] 
1995-08-10 - Kenny Ken [MC GQ] 
1995-08-17 - Shy FX & DJ Ash [MC Dett] 
1995-08-24 - A Guy Called Gerald [MC Navigator] 
1995-08-31 - Brockie [MC Dett] 
1995-12-27 - Best of One in the Jungle [MC Dett] (excerpts from above shows) 

==1996==

For the second series, guests:

1996-04-19 - Mowgli, Peshay & LTJ Bukem [MC Ash & Conrad] ''Dope @ Cafe Mex in Leeds'' 
1996-04-26 - DJ SS 
1996-05-03 - DJ Krust 
1996-05-10 - Dr S Gachet [MC Navigator] 
1996-05-17 - A Guy Called Gerald 
1996-05-24 - Andy C 
1996-05-31 - Darren Jay [MC Navigator] 
1996-06-07 - Roni Size [MC Dynamite & MC Navigator] 
1996-06-14 - L Double [MC GQ & Navigator] 
1996-06-21 - Mickey Finn [MC Navigator] 
1996-06-28 - Kemistry & storm [MC Flux & MC Navigator] 
1996-07-05 - Nicky Blackmarket [MC Stevie Hyper D] 
1996-07-12 - DJ Rap [MC Dett] 
1996-07-19 - Alex Reece [MC Navigator] 
1996-07-26 - DJ SS [MC Warren G & MC Fearless] 
1996-08-02 - Mampi Swift [MC Navigator] 
1996-08-09 - Rob Playford & Rob Hague aka Omni Trio [MC Navigator] 
1996-08-16 - Swan E [MC Moose] 
1996-08-23 - Brockie [MC Dett] 
1996-08-26 - Alex Reece & A Guy Called Gerald ''Carnival Special'' [MC Navigator] 
1996-08-30 - Kenny Ken [MC GQ] ''Live at Tribal Gathering'' 
1996-09-06 - DJ Dazee [MC Jakes] ''Recorded Live at Tribal Gathering'' 
1996-09-13 - Mampi Swift [MC Navigator] 
1996-09-27 - Ellis Dee [MC Dett] 
1996-10-04 - Spring Heel Jack [MC Navigator] 
1996-10-11 - 4 Hero [MC Navigator] 
1996-10-18 - Shy FX [MC Navigator] 
1996-10-25 - DJ Die [MC Dynamite] 
1996-11-01 - DJ Krust [MC Dynamite & MC Navigator] 
1996-11-08 - L Double [MC Navigator] 
1996-11-15 - Zinc, Hype & Ron [MC Navigator & MC GQ] ''Perousia Records Night'' 
1996-11-22 - DJ Dazee [MC Jakes] 
1996-11-29 - Nicky Black Market [MC Stevie Hyper D] 
1996-12-06 - Dr S Gachet B2B Jack Smooth [MC Navigator] 
1996-12-13 - Brockie B2B Mampi Swift [MC Dett] 
1996-12-20 - DJ SS B2B Mental [MC Warren G & Power] 
1996-12-27 - Jungle Blitz '96 

==1997==

For the third series, guests:

1997-01-03 - Donovan Badboy Smith [MC Juiceman & MC Navigator] 
1997-01-10 - DJ Kid [MC Dett] 
1997-01-18 - Brian G 
1997-01-24 - DJ Kane [MC Navigator] 
1997-01-31 - Mickey Finn [MC Navigator] 
1997-02-07 - Ed Rush B2B Trace [MC Navigator] 
1997-02-14 - Dom and Roland [MC 5ive-0] 
1997-02-21 - Kemistry & Storm [MC 5ive-0] 
1997-02-28 - Andy C [MC 5ive-0] 
1997-03-07 - Aphrodite [MC 5ive-0] 
1997-03-14 - A Guy Called Gerald [MC Normski & Navigator] 
1997-03-21 - Alex Reece [MC Navigator] ''Listen Without Prejudice week'' 
1997-03-28 - Future Loop Foundation 
1997-04-04 - Darren Jay [MC Fearless] 
1997-04-11 - DJ Pulse [MC Fearless] 
1997-04-18 - DJ Zinc [MC Dett] 
1997-04-25 - Roni Size B2B Krust [MC Dynamite] ''Full Cycle Live at The End'' 
1997-05-02 - Blame [MC Dett] 
1997-05-09 - Bryan Gee [MC Moose] 
1997-05-16 - Ray Keith [MC Moose & MC Navigator] 
1997-05-23 - Randall & Doc Scott ''Live At Sankey's Soap "Guidance"'' 
1997-05-30 - Nicky Blackmarket [MC Stevie Hyper D] 
1997-06-06 - Mampi Swift [MC Navigator] 
1997-06-13 - DJ Force (Japan) [MC Navigator] 
1997-06-20 - L Double [MC Navigator] 
1997-06-27 - DJ Kane [MC Navigator] 
1997-07-04 - Project 23 
1997-07-11 - Tayla [MC Fearless] 
1997-07-18 - DJ SS [MC Fearless] 
1997-07-25 - Peshay [MC fearless] 
1997-08-01 - Roni Size 
1997-08-08 - Slipmatt [MC Dett] (old Skool) 
1997-08-15 - ''no show due to [https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/30a43a194c59478da86d9bf3eb9fa332 India Five-0]'' 
1997-08-22 - Brockie [MC Dett] 
1997-08-29 - Special K [MC Dett] 
1997-09-05 - ?? ''Unknown'' 
1997-09-12 - Swan E [MC Moose] 
1997-09-19 - DJ Krome [MC Moose] 
1997-09-26 - Ascend (AKA Dead Dread) 
1997-10-03 - G Mac, DJ Kid & DJ SS [MC Navigator] Live at Manga in Edinburgh 
1997-10-10 - Mark Substance/Dazee/Kenny Ken [MC Jakes] Ruffneck Ting in Bristol 
1997-10-18 - Danny Breaks & Randall ''Live at Spider Club in Newcastle'' - '''note the move of program to 2am Saturday''' 
1997-10-25 - Skinny, Quantum & Hype Live at steppaz Convention 
1997-11-01 - DJ Lee & Doc Scott [MC Manik D & Justyce] ''Sound City 97: Live at Source, Zodiac Club in Oxford'' 
1997-11-08 - Dr S Gachet B2B Flynn & Flora 
1997-11-15 - Nicky Blackmarket & Footloose 
1997-11-22 - Jonny L & DJ Red 
1997-11-29 - Subject 13 / L Double 
1997-12-05 - Future Forces 
1997-12-12 - Bryan Gee 
1997-12-19 - Mampi Swift 

==1998==

For the fourth series, guests:

????-??-?? - Nicky Blackmarket