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We're excited to release an alpha version of Indaba's new Session Console 2.0. We're aware that there are performance and functionality issues but we wanted to let you get your hands on this as soon as possible.

Our development team is actively working on improving the experience and we'd love your feedback and feature requests.

Thanks!

- The Indaba Team

Three observations./questions, so far:

1) Tracks aren't playing from the Session console. The wave/comment section appears at the bottom of the page, but the song/track doesn't actually play.

2) The new Session Console won't run on my machine, even though I have the latest version of Java. So, I run into a wall, trying to work in a Session.

3) How do we check how much space is left on our monthly upload/download quota...or is this no longer metered on individual member but, rather, for Sessions?

I know all to well bugs show up early in an upgrade process. Just figured I'd point out the problems I've encountered, so far.

Jack N.

when track is set for session preview, it does not stay. says there is no preview for this session.

thanks 4 yo help

how does recording work? is there any midi input? or can we only record directly from mics?

Tried running this on 2 macs, and I ran into 2 issues:

1) on my G5 running 10.4.11, the console crashes shortly after loading

2) on my MBP running 10.5.7, the console.jnlp file opens in text edit by default, so the console doesn't launch (I have Java installed)

The console will not fully load on G5 Mac running 10.5.7. Nothing really shows up but the login screen and even when I logged in the console screen stayed blank for a long time.

Hi all, wanted to update you on a few known issues:

- The console doesn't currently work in Mac 10.4/Tiger. We didn't want to keep it from everyone else since there are so few members who use Tiger but right now you need 10.5

- We are hearing from a few Mac users that are having problems logging in or with the interface appearing correctly or loading with text edit. These seem to be sporadic and are all Java issues that we are looking into with Sun Microsystems' help and they should be fixed very soon.

We'll keep you updated on other developments. Thanks again for checking out the alpha. We will be making some major performance upgrades over the next several weeks so let us know what other issues you are having so we can make sure they are addressed.

Thanks!

Does not run on my linux system[using opera and firefox] :(

"The console doesn't currently work in Mac 10.4/Tiger. We didn't want to keep it from everyone else since there are so few members who use Tiger but right now you need 10.5"

AS I RUN 10.4 TIGER, A BIG POO TO YOUR DECISION.

Does this work with windows at all? It doesn't seem to be running on my PC.

Music For Freedom

Running Vista, Firefox 3.5, Latest Java version:
Session Console will open but then it just stays there without nothing happening at all.

i got everything to work but very sloooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwly,just a lot of lag yet i guess,windows vista,compaaq presario pc

im on mac osx 10.5.7 i can open it but nothing works...
it looks great....though hopefully it will work one day.

Will it work on my MAC,
The Java Web Start Quit, wont load! so i haven't got passed stage one yet.

Console will not open in Windows Vista, says it is unable to launch application
Greg

it opens for me but I can't find the audio library its supposed to have
I'm using Vista

Looking forward to trying the new session console but I too get the console opening in TextEdit on my mac through Firefox and Safari, although in Firefox the download window suggest the file should open with 'Java Web Starter'. I can't find that anywhere though :(

Hope you find a fix soon,

Chris.

Two issues:

I can't get the console to open at all. I'm using an acer PC with Vista. When I click the "record/mix" button I get a dialogue box telling me windows can't open this file. Also the "view all" buttons don't work.

if you don't get this crappy console fixed I will cancel my membership. It's useless to me if I can't mix other folk's tracks with mine and vice versa. It just goes through fetching, cnverting and building for eons. Part of the reason I had backed off using the site so much was because it was so slow and now it's 10 fold slower

console don't work for me either .... Indaba Console Splash Page shows ... and thats it.

Also ... the whole navigation I find extremely slow. I'd rather have a few features less and therefor simple, fast and easy to find. We're here to make music .... not click around and wait for windows ......

I liked the older setup better

J

Indaba is trying hard to make the best possible site for its members, this new console was a huge release and there are still some bugs but just be patient. The site itself is already really well set up and they are working really hard to get everything perfect. if you're having questions then post them on the site help forum. This site is a great place to get your music out, so give it up to Indaba for allowing us the opportunity to show the world our music!

Hey guys, I know you're trying to improve indaba but if we can't open the console we're all kinda stuck here.

(i) Could you please prioritise this issue so we can get some work done?
(ii) Can you fix the session preview as well, please?

how do u even make it play? and the record button doesnt work

I don't understand anything, I am new to this website and i don't know what to do. I want to make remexies out my songs but this dosen't seem to help me at all. I need a full help what to do!!!

dimetrius s.'s Session #1

yo

So I got it to work... however when I record stuff and delete it, it doesn't get removed from the sessions file list. It leaves an empty file so on my first session I have one rhythm file successfully recorded and about 4 lead guitar files with no sound at all cause I deleted them. It's well, annoying! I mean for an alpha it works fine, just wish it was a tad bit more functional with the deleting and what not.

Damn thing doesn't work. That's all.
A bit disappointed.

i con creat my music and beat on line so try to inyoy

Hi everyone, wanted to update you on a few things and make one request...

First, wanted to thank you guys for the feedback and let you know that this is a top priority right now and we'll have the next version out very soon which will address most of the issues I've seen here. Thanks for your patience and thanks for checking out the alpha version. It's been very helpful for us to get your feedback and I think you'll be very happy with the next version. Please don't stop sending us feedback on the console.

Second, the request! The more specific you can be about what problems you are having and on what platforms (computer, browser, version), would be greatly appreciated. In order for us to fix something we have to be able to reproduce breaking it so anything you can do to instruct us on how to reproduce the problem is really, really helpful.

Thanks again - we're excited to show you the new version!

why cant i record shit?

Hi again, here is a fix to the TEXT EDIT issue. This is a Mac/Java issue but following these instructions should fix it for you!

KNOWN ISSUE: Instructions to fix "I try to open the Session Console and instead a Text Edit file opens!"

For some reasons on a small portion of Mac computers running 10.5 the computer doesn't realize that a required program, Java Web Start, exists. If this is happening to you please follow these instructions and this will be fixed.

1. Use Finder to go to Macintosh HD/System/Library/CoreServices. You don't need to do anything here, just open the window.
2. Next, cllose that window and go to the JNLP file that downloaded when you tried to launch the console, Control+Click on the JNLP file and select 'Get Info'.
3. In 'Get Info' Make sure 'Open With...' is set to 'Java Web Start'.

Finally, double click on the JNLP file and you should be able to launch the console now and in the future. You can now close all windows.

i like the new one ,but we should be able to make music and songs

memo zavala's Session #1

i amfr

I've managed to avoid & go around the session console for now before I saw all these comments but I've recommanded it to others, this might put my life in jeopardy.

I am running an HP laptop with Vista home premium. I am running Mozilla Firefox 3.0.12 The console will D/l but will not open, Java starts and then the error message is "unable to launch application"

this is anoying me i cant even open it up

cant open it up

I can't listen to any of my mixes. It says it's loading files, but it never finishes.

JUST UP LOADED A SONG CONSOLE WON'T PLAY MY FILES IT UP LOADED THIS TWICE THIS HAPPEN WHATS UP

Hey
I was just wondering if you still needed to fix saving files because when i save my file and try to reopen it again it dosen't open it just says files uploading and dosent move. Also im not available to upload my voice tracks it does the same thing. Please let me know what to do or what is going on.

Shawn W.'s Session #2

this is cool

zeeder b.'s Session #1

how do you make your beats damn

zeeder b.'s Session #1

how do you make your beats damn

Get to login part fill in info poof gone from dell lap computer xp windows 8 worked 1 time on desk top xp win 8 loaded track from rifftracker , went back poof also . Some cool music here ....

more poof its gone with fire fox same thing asks to log in then poof ,

when hitting edit/record it prompts me to find/save the file console.jnlp
after saving it and trying to find it (unable) it goes no further but allowing me to close down the console alpha 2.0 dialog message.
i'm using win vista 64, ms iexporer v8

thanks how do we make and record beats?

mary stein's Session #1

how u u make the beats

When i try and open the console, it displays the message "splash syscreatelistenersocket failed"...whatever that means

I'm using a Compaq laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium, firewall is PCTools Firewall Plus, but it doesn't seem to be blocking anything, any help will be greatly appreciated :)

I only use Windows XP, but when i try to open it, all comes up is Java Splas logo, then it disappears and jack shit come up.

Java starting**

zackery wells's Session #3

i need 2 make some beat sNOWWWWWWWWWWWW

its a great website but i got one problem is that i cant make any beats its just so slowe an it just wont let me

This website wont let me do anything!

I can open up the session console but I cant use any of the audio clips or else it will freeze up. HELP!!!

how come i cant record what do i gotta do ? new at this....

havin same beef as Greg Helin ^^^^(way up there)...won't even launch!!

help!!!!

Session Console wouldn't run for me. It would start downloading and then say "JAR resources in the JNLP file are not signed by the same certificate."
I had the latest Java, but downloaded and reinstalled anyway and now it works.
Try reinstalling java if it won't launch:

http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Kevin Caldwell's Session #1

I'm new here and I work with Sony Acid Pro7 and Sound Forge. I uploaded a project
I'm currently working on to see if anyone had any ideas but it doesn't appear that .acd files are playable...Am I doing something wrong?

Session console locks up after clicking the OK button upon choosing a session and typing a Mix name. Tried in on IE & FF. Using Vista Ultimate 32bit on Acer AS9810 w/ 4 GB RAM, 320 GB HD, Core 2 Duo T7200, 528MB NVIDIA GeForce 7800

Do u have an app for my iPhone 3gs

Artist/Rapper MYsterioUS Session #1

I downloaded the console but it not loading up, it not saved as installed console.. any tips?

{"artist":"","song_link":"http://www.indabamusic.com/sessions/612483697/212772","song_id":"222067","length":"292","uid":"6a8234283a36d0133d3d5c651fdaec22","url_hash":"707d49c7cd5cf450e5a9ae1bfb9dea68","name":"Instrumentals - All Stars Feat. Young Jeezy \u0026amp; Young Gotti - Grey Goose 1.mp3"} King D's Session #1

i cant get to the recording and beat making sessions

i agree
session locks occassionally

Everything works perfectly for my toshiba laptop that runs with vista except for when i try to save a file or save as, the whole window completley freezes. same thing happens with some of the sample sounds and it gets stuck saying "fetching null"

it comes up with a download box down load it the file is called "console.jnlp" and then nothing happens then i followed the link to this page

I tried to make it work under 64-bit linux/Iceweasel 3.0.3, but from what I found at the sun.com site, java web launch isn't supported (64-bit).

Hmm -- could you ask Sun to support this? Perhaps they would listen to you?

Thanks!

i'm really new to this site an i dont know how to use the console.how do you make beats an mix down an record music?also i have beats but they are only a minute an 12 seconds long is there a way i can loop those beats an make them longer to add effects an adlib on them and record my vocals on them!?!

how do u mae your instrumentals

I just wanna make money and music so I need help with this whole site

I just wanna make money and music so I need help with this whole site

marissa h.'s Session #1

I just wanna make money and music so I need help with this whole site

I am brand new to this and need an "indabamusic" for dummies book to help me navigate through this system and get started. When I download Session Console it says its downloading and then it just sits there, but doesnt change the screen or show anything other than the disclamer box. Why is that?

The Console is a great idea. But I tried to change the BPMs as the first thing I did and it froze up. I'm giving it the ol' "force quit" on my new mcPro.

The Console is a great idea. But I tried to change the BPMs as the first thing I did and it froze up. I'm giving it the ol' "force quit" on my new mcPro.

Did you guys even test this thing before you released it? How do I cancel my membership?

matthew noble's Session #2

hi

I cant get the tracks to play at all I have upgraded my Java and re-downloaded the console but it gives me error messages everytime I choose a clip.

The Session Will Not open For Me

taylor v.'s Session #3

I cant get the tracks to play at all I have upgraded my Java and re-downloaded the console but it gives me error messages everytime I choose a clip.
fix this bs.

taylor v.'s Session #3

I cant get the tracks to play at all I have upgraded my Java and re-downloaded the console but it gives me error messages everytime I choose a clip.
fix this bs.

You to fix the laggyness of it. over all its really good

ya, none of it will work on my comp, eventhough my computer is workin well with the latest java. It starts and then I can't do anything else...

when I play drum loops they wont pause again, they have to play all the way through

1) Having the samples available is great.... but without knowing what BPM they're at or being able to search for BPm isn't a lot of help.

2) I'd like to be able to have a private sound library too. A common library of personal samples available to all my sessions.

3) REX support would be amazing and solve retime issues

4) Tempo track, when was the last time you wrote a song that's the same temp or key all the way through?

Damn fine work by the way. Tested it on Win 7 pre-release with IE8 and Line6 POD XT. A bit laggy but not too bad, quite useable.

Forgot to add... the console doesn't uninstall cleanly. When a session got corrupted and the console didn't want to start I could get round it sometimes by removing the cache .idx file and letting it rebuild. Other times trying to uninstall the application from the add/remove programs removed the icon but left the cache contents, it would then appear to reinstall only not to work.. not very clever.

eric t.'s Session #1

sup i am new to this and i am still trying to figer out how it works and my name is eric

fuck this shit im goin to cancel my membership u guys suck

it keeps stoping when i make a beat. i think it should be fixed.

:( it doesnt even work, this sucks, i am very sad :(
i need a cheerleading mix for next week and i dont have much money so i thought you were my saviour, I WAS WRONG, it doesnt open. DOES IT EVEN WORK ON WINDOWS? I am going to leave the website if this problem isnt fixed within a week :(

it dosent work on windows eather

I can upload files when it lets me but i cant record, edit, or anything i want to do

It just won't open, it shows a "java Starting" screen then...doesn't do anything

It console wont come up on my computer

demenzia mitchell's Session #3

this program gave me a free activation code and it will not allow me to record or create my own beats since i have logged in

I can't open it the program up. Just says Java 6... and then it disappears.

I was wondering, as most of the professional world run off protools, why not offer some special support for users with protools. One could upload the entire protools session directory and the system could track changes etc..

Also the audio clips things on the left doesn't work at all. I click say "drums" and i see nothing. Whatever i click i don't see any audio clips showing up period. FireFox latest version, windows xp.

keian lee's Session #2

hi

keian lee's Session #2

chris brown

keian lee's Session #2

chris brown