KVR Audio

koolkeys · Post by **koolkeys** » Wed May 31, 2006 2:59 pm

As for software to be installed. Yes, there is software. However, you are free to choose from a TON of options, all of which are free. I will assure you, from using torrents, and trying several different clients, that it is completely safe and won't install any kind of adware or anything like that. It's completely safe, legal, and runs very well. So there is nothing to worry about. I will suggest a few clients for anyone who needs it.

Also, I am working on a license to put on the site. I will make it very clear that there can and WILL only be legal stuff there. You will have to either a)be the original creator of the files, or b)have specific permission from the copyright owner to distribute their file, or c)have a license file included that states the ability to share the file.

An example of this would be Matt Helgesson's famous Maestro Grand piano. It includes a license that gives you permission to share the file.

As for having to review a file before downloading another one, there is no current way for me to do this. I'm no PHP expert, so I wouldn't be able to add it anyways. But I don't know of any torrent place on the net that requires this. So it won't be implemented here as far as I can see.

There will be a donation option, to support the site. It will take time and money for me to keep it going, so I will hopefully be able to get at least a few donations to help out, but it will not be mandatory. I don't think I will have a donation system to pay the contributors. This COULD be a nightmare, as how would I handle having royalties when the uploader isn't the original creator? Also, making a way to fairly split up the money would be a headache and wouldn't please everyone.

What I may do in the future, for those who contribute alot of stuff(that they created themselves) is have a page for them, or spotlight them, with a donation link to give specifically to them. But that idea won't be there right away.

I haven't gotten any work done today, and don't know if I will get any done, as I've been arguing with DirectTV about a tech they sent to me. So if I don't get anything done today, then I will work full speed tomorrow to get it running.

I will need help in spreading the word, and also with getting some content up there. I have things that I can contribute. But I'll need others. Keep the ideas coming!

Brent

bro. miles · Post by **bro. miles** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:53 pm

FYI, as of today sf2midi.com now has a new forum that is much improved, for those who want to discuss soundfonts and related technology. The troll, flame war and spam infested forum is gone. Still no change in the search engine, but if enough people are interested in making that happen, it could be possible too.

Lagrange · Post by **Lagrange** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:13 pm

Dudes & dudets.. http://www.saunalahti.fi/kru99/links-to-SF-sites.htm

Reverse Engineer · Post by **Reverse Engineer** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:20 pm

Best torrent app ever. 154kb small, standalone (no install

) and rock solid. Oh, and i bet you can't find a single (non frivolous) option missing

grymmjack · Post by **grymmjack** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:22 pm

koolkeys wrote:I'm actually using PHP and MySQL, just standard web server stuff. I'm no expert in coding, but I know enough to modify current apps and such to a certain extent.

To learn about BT, here are a couple of websites:

http://www.bittorrent.com/faq.myt - the official BT website
http://btfaq.com/serve/cache/1.html
http://www.portforward.com - help with setting up your router/firewall

BT is actually very easy to use. Sometimes the "instructions" make it harder then it really is. Basically, you download a client. This will be kind of like an FTP client, but made for bittorrent(there are a ton of them available). Then you go to a tracker(which is what I'm making) and search or browse for what files you want.

Then, you don't actually download the file, but you download the .torrent file. You load this into your client and it will try to locate everyone else with the file and download bits and pieces from each one, all while sharing what YOU have from that file with them!

1. It's very safe. You don't have a download directory. You just share whatever files you have clicked to share. The torrent file allows you to keep track of your "ratio", so you can see what percentage you've given as opposed to what you've taken.

It really is easy, easier then I have made it. The above sites will explain it better, especially the first one, since it is from the developer of the bittorrent protocol.

I'll give more info when the tracker is launched. If anyone wants to help, in ANY way, please let me know. I will outline a couple of things soon, as soon as I work out the little issues with the script(getting everything to work together).

Just PM me if there is something you can help with! Thanks!

Brent

KK, what is the URL for the tracker? I have tons of SF2 I can help to seed.

grymmjack · Post by **grymmjack** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:27 pm

Reverse Engineer wrote:Best torrent app ever. 154kb small, standalone (no install ) and rock solid. Oh, and i bet you can't find a single (non frivolous) option missing

Yeah, uTorrent is the best IMO. I've used several others in the past, and nothing tops uTorrent. STAY AWAY from Azureus unless you like bloated Java crap.

spacefox · Post by **spacefox** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:24 pm

uTorrent is indeed an excellent choise for an efficient no-nonsense client.

Opera users can use Opera's own Torrent downloading capabilities.

Baas · Post by **Baas** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 10:26 pm

I may be able to host the files for you.

I am in the process of building www.presetworld.com and maybe we can figure something out.

Mail me via presetworld(at)oiio.dk

KennethA

grymmjack · Post by **grymmjack** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 11:04 pm

spacefox wrote:uTorrent is indeed an excellent choise for an efficient no-nonsense client.

Opera users can use Opera's own Torrent downloading capabilities.

whoa. Opera has torrent downloading feature? That's pretty cool. Is it robust?

spacefox · Post by **spacefox** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 11:10 pm

grymmjack wrote:
spacefox wrote:uTorrent is indeed an excellent choise for an efficient no-nonsense client.

Opera users can use Opera's own Torrent downloading capabilities.
whoa. Opera has torrent downloading feature? That's pretty cool. Is it robust?

It worked good enough when I tried it.
Not exactly something suitable for doing heavy-duty downloading, but perfect for casual downloaders , for example those who grab OpenOffice via torrent etc. as it treats torrent files as they were normal downloads.

marce · Post by **marce** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:07 am

Thanks the information about torrents! Interesting that Opera supports that technology. Googling a little, i found that Firefox, tham im currently using, is going to implement it trough a plugin, so it will be easy for most users.

koolkeys · Post by **koolkeys** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:49 am

grymmjack wrote:
koolkeys wrote:I'm actually using PHP and MySQL, just standard web server stuff. I'm no expert in coding, but I know enough to modify current apps and such to a certain extent.

To learn about BT, here are a couple of websites:

http://www.bittorrent.com/faq.myt - the official BT website
http://btfaq.com/serve/cache/1.html
http://www.portforward.com - help with setting up your router/firewall

BT is actually very easy to use. Sometimes the "instructions" make it harder then it really is. Basically, you download a client. This will be kind of like an FTP client, but made for bittorrent(there are a ton of them available). Then you go to a tracker(which is what I'm making) and search or browse for what files you want.

Then, you don't actually download the file, but you download the .torrent file. You load this into your client and it will try to locate everyone else with the file and download bits and pieces from each one, all while sharing what YOU have from that file with them!

1. It's very safe. You don't have a download directory. You just share whatever files you have clicked to share. The torrent file allows you to keep track of your "ratio", so you can see what percentage you've given as opposed to what you've taken.

It really is easy, easier then I have made it. The above sites will explain it better, especially the first one, since it is from the developer of the bittorrent protocol.

I'll give more info when the tracker is launched. If anyone wants to help, in ANY way, please let me know. I will outline a couple of things soon, as soon as I work out the little issues with the script(getting everything to work together).

Just PM me if there is something you can help with! Thanks!

Brent
KK, what is the URL for the tracker? I have tons of SF2 I can help to seed.

Sorry guys about the delay. I got caught up in a few things this week, and haven't even TOUCHED any of my normal responsibilities. If enough people are still interested, I will continue tonight on working on this.

Here is what I need. If anyone would be willing to donate ten bucks for domain registration. I am hosting it on my site, and that costs money. But I haven't registered the name yet.

PM me if you can do this. You will become an instant mod when the site opens.

If you want to check out the site(not finished), go to www.audiopedia.org/torrents and you can see the progress. I have to work on the forums(they are integrated) and finish the categories.

I'm still open to suggestions. I will now get back to it.

Brent

koolkeys · Post by **koolkeys** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:51 am

Also, I will be working on a logo unless somebody wants to help with that. PM me and I'll discuss the name with you based on what we end up registering.

Oh, and I will handle all further years of domain name payments. I just need the first year taken care of. Thanks.

Brent

Shane Sanders · Post by **Shane Sanders** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 3:05 am

koolkeys wrote:
To learn about BT

In space, no one can hear you scream...

We need a GOOD new soundfont database site