The callout is 499 in the rom. It sounds ok in the rom, so it must be the way the game is playing it back.

Rob

I was playing around with this tonight. Does anyone have a pinball browser DAT file with sound labels?

Thanks!

I went through the whole procedure but Pinball Browser crashes when I try to import an audio file. In Audacity, I had to type in "24000" in the lower left box as it didn't have that option from the pop up dialog. The WAV file output from Acid xpress also had some funny description with it like (mobile) but it was the only WAV option so this must have been okay. Anyway the error I get in Pinball Browser says that it can't determine the length (or the end, can't remember) of the file and then I get an exception fault. The WAV files play fine in Windows Media Player. Any way to check the properties of the WAV files to see what's wrong?

OK my bad. In Audacity my output was GSM 6.10 WAV (mobile) instead of WAV (Microsoft). That's what happens when do this stuff too late at night.

ok...complete computer illiterate newb about to attempt this...when I got my STLE six months ago the movie soundtrack was already installed by the previous owner, but when the code dropped a few weeks later I lost the music in the update...finally getting around to trying to change music myself, I will let you know how it turns out...

wish me luck...

Nosro,
I just installed this last night on my Pro machine.
Its awesome! Nice job with those cue points etc. I love the music swap. Bought the 2 albums from Amazon as you did. The .mp3 download is on sale right now for $6.99 and $7.99 (Movie 1 & 2).

As someone else mentioned, on step C, I had to save it as a .mp3 because the free version of Acid wont allow you to save as .wav. Make sure when you select Render as MP3 Audio that you select 128 Kbps in the pull down menu below that.
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Also, I don't know how critical this is, but in step D, 24,000 was not an option for me to select.
I had to go to the Edit menu, then select Preferences, then Quality. On the top, under Sampling, Pull down and select Other ... next to Default Sample Rate: and type in 24000 (no comma).
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Now you will see 24000 in step D. Not as complicated as it sounds.
I did find the music a little low when playing the game. I corrected that in the service menu of the machine by changing it to volume level 2.

Why does it have to be 128 Kbps?

As Markmon points out, "The free version of Acid xpress does not allow for saving as a .wav. You have to save as mp3 and only 128kbit . . ."

I imagine it wouldn't hurt for you to try another setting. All I know is I followed these directions and mine sound great. If you never played this pin before, you would never know the music was swapped. Sounds much more dramatic now.

I got the same error. I think its because you probably did optional step H. It trims it ever so slightly, but its enough that the timing is changed. I just ignored the error and moved onto the next one. No problems can be heard once the game is played.

Why not use the free Audio tool AUDACITY instead of sonys acid express? Audacity has no restrictions saving to wav or using higher bit rates...

I didn't create the original cue points. I just followed the detailed directions of the original poster.
His directions are great and easy to follow. You do import the clips into Audacity after they are rendered in Acid. Nosro did a lot of work creating those clips.

Anyone try this yet on 1.60?!!

Yes, please let us know. Will we just need to go through the same steps as before, or at least just the last part in the browser and replace the sound request numbers for all the tracks if they are the same for v1.6?

Would hate to lose this, but really want to update soon.

I saw issues with the high score table returning garbage when I loaded 1.60; therefore, I aborted modding the firmware.

STE has a really cool drum riff that sounds awesome with a subwoofer. Plus I think having played with the original soundtrack for months and now the original game music in 1.6, some of the game music I prefer better. Or maybe that's because it's different. I still dislike vengeance victory, but will live with it.

Rob

The songs seem to have changed. This does not line up with the new code. Will need to see if we can remap to the new bookmarks. For now enjoy some of the new stuff that seems to have been added or changed.

Hey guys, I'm using Crossover on a Mac, and Pinball Browser runs great. I installed AcidExpress v7, and it seems to run, but when I try to open one of the .ACD files from the ST sound config v3 file, it gives me an error message saying an unknown error occured when opening the file. Any ideas how to fix this? Do you know if AcidExpress needs some other libraries installed (like Pinball Browser needed .NET Framework 4.0)? Thanks.

Wanted to bump this thread in hopes we could see a 1.61 version of this.
Also noticed that http://www.sternpinball.com/IntroSAM.html no longer exists on Stern's website. Does anyone know where they've moved it? Or have they just removed it completely?

After having the original Stern music on the game for a while, I'm ready to put the modified tunes back on. Much of the original music is ok (some of it's great!), but some is just plain lousy like DTD. The horn on the game over theme drives me nuts too because it sounds so flat. Maybe I'll just replace a few of the songs instead of all this time.

What's your most and least favorite music in the original code?

Least Favorite:
DTD
End Theme

Most Favorite:
STE
PD

Rob

I know this is a old thread, but since I just re-purchased Star Trek I was just changing my songs out.

Not that Star Trek had bad music by any means, but this is such an improvement.

I got a PM from someone asking if this works with ver 1.61 and I will confirm, yes it does.
No change in sound requests that I can tell.

Hi,

my new Kaaaaaahn Sound from the Movie (Spock`s German Synchro)

https://www.facebook.com/boris.hauk/videos/10206229022584801/

PM sent.

Simply brilliant makes ST a complete package

Pm sent. I would like to test it please

WAAAAAAY better than the one in game. I like Karl Urban but his call outs are less than inspired.

Hi,

i like Karl Urban too, but in this emotional Scene Spock cried it out.

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Hey everyone, just joined the Star Trek club and I love the sound of this updated/improved audio file. Only problem is I'm hopeless with software-related stuff and don't really have time to invest in that skillset right now. Would anyone be willing to send me the code file that I can drop just like a normal code update? Of course I will buy all the songs and am happy to provide proof of purchase - not trying to freeload off anyone, and if I can return the favor in anyway I'm happy to do so. Please PM me if you love ST pinball and have technical skills and a kind heart.

Just finished playing a glass off game with the new code to check it out. Music is great! Appropriate and corresponds nicely with the movies. Couldn't tell if it took a little too long to reach the best part of the music after defeating Vengeance. I'll pay more attention next defeat.

Best is that we just re-watched both movies recently in anticipation of the 3rd installment to be released in a month so the music was fresh. Nice job!

You can download the file directly from a link earlier in this thread, copy it to a USB stick and then install it into your game. Very simple if you follow the posted instructions. I personally prefer the Milhouse version, but there are at least one or two other versions available in this thread.

can I get a copy of this?

Thanks Nosro!

Thanks for all the work.

We got it up and running with help of a fellow insider and its perfect super job!!!!!!!!!

It makes it like a whole new game

This is definitely way, way better than the other version that was floating around last year.

Will the macro work for the Premium as well?

Ughh...I Sooooo want to try this out but I only have a mac

Awesome, thanks!

@nosro: the writeup is fine. Worked without a hitch.

edit: btw: forgot to thank you for your work !

Likewise! Is there any hope for mac users to get our paws on these sweet sounds?

Get a Windows emulator!