[TEC] How to add new music files or change the music cfg

CaptainCox · 05-16-07, 05:25 AM

I think just post in that thread and some one would move it up to the list in the 1st post...

kakemann · 05-16-07, 06:05 AM

Thanks for directing me Captain!
Made a post about it!

ATR-42 · 05-16-07, 08:28 AM

great work Jon,
I think im going to add the score from Crimson Tide!

Jmack · 05-16-07, 08:43 AM

thanks allot ...

ATR-42 · 05-16-07, 10:03 AM

Jon,
using your sound editor, what did you find was the best way of getting the volumes even on the files?
did you just use your ear? or did you look at the scale on the right of the stock referance files and match the imports to that? (example 'peaking about 17000 units') in the ALO Audio Editor...

Kevin

kakemann · 05-16-07, 11:01 AM

I plugged in my headphones and did both.

First I opened a couple of the original SH4 music files and checked the peak level.

After that I opened the file to be edited and made a approximate peak level match, forexample 20 0000. I tried to listen closely on my headphones to hear if it sounded like a similar volume level. Then I saved the file.

After I have changed volume for a couple of the new songs I went to the music directory and compared the ones I changed in the music editor program with the original files in SH4 music directory (DATA/SOUND/MUSIC).

If it sounded OK, I would start the game to check in the game itself.
If you have good ears you will be finished with the volume adjustment. If one of the songs for instance still is a bit high or low, you just have to exit the game, find the file and change it so it's perfect!

Sorry if there are some grammar errors. I'm trying to write as good english is I can. Being a member of this forum surely gives me some training!

You're following?

kakemann · 05-16-07, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATR-42

great work Jon,
I think im going to add the score from Crimson Tide!

Hmm.. Crimson Tide, eh?

Good soundtrack? Never heard that one!

Maybe I'll try that as well!

ATR-42 · 05-16-07, 03:50 PM

Jon, why do you think they included music that is NOT used by the program???

[HIGH TENSION]

[VICTORY]

[DEFEAT]

[JOY]

doesnt make any sense why they would have the files ready, and the CFG set up for it but yet they are not used???

kakemann · 05-16-07, 04:32 PM

Some of these ones were actually used in SH3.

[VICTORY] Tracks were used when you had finished a patrol successfully. The screen were you get the patrol statistics used this music.

[DEFEAT] This one was used when your U-boat was sunk at sea at the statistics screen.

[JOY] These tracks were played if you sunk a enemy ship. Joyful short tunes, I must say.

[HIGH TENSION] These was not used in SH3, nor in SH4.

It is strange that they add tracks which are not used in the game. I think it was good that they removed the JOY music when sinking a enemy ship in SH4. That was kind of annoying I think.

Either they have rushed the game out forgetting to add the [JOY], [DEFEAT], and[VICTORY] music to the game. This makes sense when seeing all the other bugs.

The [HIGH TENSION] files are a harder question to answer... They weren't even in the SH3 game. Weird. Well our mod adds the best of these unused tracks, so we are able to enjoy them if we want.

Jace11 · 05-20-07, 01:26 PM

Something someone may like to try...

I have the limited edition with the CD soundtrack, the music quality is better than the the game. Rip it, convert it to OGG (highest vorbis bitrate etc) and put it back into game. Sounds MUCH nicer than the compressed Casio Keyboard music..

Roger Dodger · 07-25-07, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATR-42

Jon, why do you think they included music that is NOT used by the program???

[HIGH TENSION]

[VICTORY]

[DEFEAT]

[JOY]

doesnt make any sense why they would have the files ready, and the CFG set up for it but yet they are not used???

Since the access folders are there, but the game just doesn't make use of them, can music in the folders be called when performing certain actions?

Example:
Click on 'FLANK' speed on the telegraph
Music = [HIGH TENSION]
Plays music from DAS BOOT when they are charging through the Gibralter Straits.

KOOL, eh?

Which part of the program calls for the music file?

LtCdr. Roger Dodger USCG(R)

kakemann · 03-04-08, 02:50 AM

See i forgot the link to the music FIX:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=114728

05-16-07, 05:25 AM	#1
CaptainCox Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: A Swede in Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,897 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I think just post in that thread and some one would move it up to the list in the 1st post... __________________ DOWNLOAD MY MODS HERE

05-16-07, 06:05 AM	#2
kakemann Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pretty close to the big german cruiser Blücher in Norway Posts: 568 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Thanks for directing me Captain! Made a post about it! __________________ My SH4 releases compatible with SH4 1.5 and earlier: Kakemann and ATR-42's Silent Hunter 4 Music FIX Kakemann and Lurker_hlb3 Destroyer sensors and radar FIX Tutorial: How to add new music tracks to SH4

05-16-07, 08:28 AM	#3
ATR-42 Commodore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 606 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 6	great work Jon, I think im going to add the score from Crimson Tide! __________________

05-16-07, 08:43 AM	#4
Jmack Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 669 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	thanks allot ... __________________ "victim's ? ... arent we all ? "

05-16-07, 10:03 AM	#5
ATR-42 Commodore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 606 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 6	Jon, using your sound editor, what did you find was the best way of getting the volumes even on the files? did you just use your ear? or did you look at the scale on the right of the stock referance files and match the imports to that? (example 'peaking about 17000 units') in the ALO Audio Editor... Kevin __________________

05-16-07, 11:01 AM	#6
kakemann Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pretty close to the big german cruiser Blücher in Norway Posts: 568 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I plugged in my headphones and did both. First I opened a couple of the original SH4 music files and checked the peak level. After that I opened the file to be edited and made a approximate peak level match, forexample 20 0000. I tried to listen closely on my headphones to hear if it sounded like a similar volume level. Then I saved the file. After I have changed volume for a couple of the new songs I went to the music directory and compared the ones I changed in the music editor program with the original files in SH4 music directory (DATA/SOUND/MUSIC). If it sounded OK, I would start the game to check in the game itself. If you have good ears you will be finished with the volume adjustment. If one of the songs for instance still is a bit high or low, you just have to exit the game, find the file and change it so it's perfect! Sorry if there are some grammar errors. I'm trying to write as good english is I can. Being a member of this forum surely gives me some training! You're following? __________________ My SH4 releases compatible with SH4 1.5 and earlier: Kakemann and ATR-42's Silent Hunter 4 Music FIX Kakemann and Lurker_hlb3 Destroyer sensors and radar FIX Tutorial: How to add new music tracks to SH4

05-16-07, 03:50 PM	#8
ATR-42 Commodore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 606 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 6	Jon, why do you think they included music that is NOT used by the program??? [HIGH TENSION] [VICTORY] [DEFEAT] [JOY] doesnt make any sense why they would have the files ready, and the CFG set up for it but yet they are not used??? __________________

05-16-07, 04:32 PM	#9
kakemann Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pretty close to the big german cruiser Blücher in Norway Posts: 568 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Some of these ones were actually used in SH3. [VICTORY] Tracks were used when you had finished a patrol successfully. The screen were you get the patrol statistics used this music. [DEFEAT] This one was used when your U-boat was sunk at sea at the statistics screen. [JOY] These tracks were played if you sunk a enemy ship. Joyful short tunes, I must say. [HIGH TENSION] These was not used in SH3, nor in SH4. It is strange that they add tracks which are not used in the game. I think it was good that they removed the JOY music when sinking a enemy ship in SH4. That was kind of annoying I think. Either they have rushed the game out forgetting to add the [JOY], [DEFEAT], and[VICTORY] music to the game. This makes sense when seeing all the other bugs. The [HIGH TENSION] files are a harder question to answer... They weren't even in the SH3 game. Weird. Well our mod adds the best of these unused tracks, so we are able to enjoy them if we want. __________________ My SH4 releases compatible with SH4 1.5 and earlier: Kakemann and ATR-42's Silent Hunter 4 Music FIX Kakemann and Lurker_hlb3 Destroyer sensors and radar FIX Tutorial: How to add new music tracks to SH4 Last edited by kakemann; 05-19-07 at 05:24 AM.

05-20-07, 01:26 PM	#10
Jace11 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 683 Downloads: 104 Uploads: 1	Something someone may like to try... I have the limited edition with the CD soundtrack, the music quality is better than the the game. Rip it, convert it to OGG (highest vorbis bitrate etc) and put it back into game. Sounds MUCH nicer than the compressed Casio Keyboard music..

03-04-08, 02:50 AM	#12
kakemann Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pretty close to the big german cruiser Blücher in Norway Posts: 568 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	See i forgot the link to the music FIX: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=114728 __________________ My SH4 releases compatible with SH4 1.5 and earlier: Kakemann and ATR-42's Silent Hunter 4 Music FIX Kakemann and Lurker_hlb3 Destroyer sensors and radar FIX Tutorial: How to add new music tracks to SH4

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