Loops Copyright Question

Can the loops be used to create my own song and be able to copyright this for myself or are the loops protected by Apple copyright?

ZekeThe2nd wrote:
Can the loops be used to create my own song and be able to copyright this for myself
Yes - although you don't really copyright your song, that happens automatically as soon as you create it. Registering copyright is what requires you to do something.
or are the loops protected by Apple copyright?
As I understand it, only to the extent that you couldn't sell them as your loops. However, you're allowed to use them in your music, in which you own the copyright.

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Hi all. My question is, are all of the loops provided in Logic, Garageband, or any of the Jampacks, free from copyright restrictions? Meaning when utilized for commercial purpose, do they need to be declared as samples, or is everything provided, basically up for grabs? Thanks!

I thought this was quite clear:
"2. Permitted License Uses and Restrictions.
This License allows you to install and use one copy of the Apple Software on a single Apple-labeled computer at a time. You may use the Apple and third party audio loop content (“Audio Content”), contained in or otherwise included with the Apple Software, on a royalty-free basis, to create your own original soundtracks for your video and audio projects.
You may broadcast and/or distribute your own soundtracks that were created using the Audio Content, however, individual samples, sound sets, or audio loops may not be commercially or otherwise distributed on a standalone basis, nor may they be repackaged in whole or in part as audio samples, sound libraries, sound effects or music beds."

CBO (optimizer) nest-loop join question

OS: Red Hat Linux
DB: 11gR1
I have gotten two conflicting answers while reading books by Don Burleson and Dan Hotka. It has to do with the CBO and nested-joins:
One says the CBO will choose the 'smaller' table as the driving table, the other states that the 'larger' table will be the driving table. And both stick by this philosophy as the preferred goal of any SQL Tuning -- that is, one states that the 'smaller' table should be the driving table. The other says the 'larger' table should be the driving table.
I had always thought that the 'smaller' table should be the driving table. That in a nested loop the driving will not likely use an index even. Who is correct? (I am not going to say who said what, btw). :-)
But I got to let one of them know they got a 'typo' ... :-)
Thx.

user601798 wrote:
It is an over-simplistic scenario but, as I mentioned, if all other things are 'equal' -- which would include 'access time/work', then I think the small table as the driving table has the advantage.
It is not possible for +"*all* other things to be equal"+. (my emphasis).
If by +'access time/work'+ you mean the total is the same then it doesn't matter which table is first, the time/work is the same either way round.
If you want to say that the +'access time/work'+ for acquiring the first rowsource is the same for both paths, and the +'access time/work'+ for acquiring related rows from the second table is the same FOR EACH DRIVING ROW, then the total +'access time/work'+ will be difference, and it would be better to start with the smaller table. (The example by Salman Qureshi above: Re: CBO (optimizer) nest-loop join question would apply.)
On the other hand, and ignoring any idea of "all other things being equal", smaller tables tend to have smaller indexes, so if your smaller rowsource comes from a smaller table then acquiring those rows may be cheaper than acquiring rows from a larger table - which leads to the observation that (even with perfectly precise indexing):
<ul>
smaller number of rows * larger unit cost to find related rows
</ul>
may produce a larger value than
<ul>
larger number of rows * smaller unit cost to find related rows
</ul>
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Screenshot copyright question?

I have no idea what forum I'd ask this question, so if my question can't be answered here, please advise where to post.
I'd like to put a screenshot of a Numbers spreadsheet on my website to demo something, but I don't know if there are any copyright issues. I've searched, but can't find any Apple page that deals with it. I found one for Excel on the Microsoft website with instructions, but nothing from Apple.
If anyone can point me in the right direction, it'd be appreciated,
Doug

Doug,
Here's what they say to do:
Legal
For legal questions, please go to apple.com/legal/contactand select from the drop-down menu provided. To report suspected counterfeit or knockoff products, or other forms of suspected infringement of Apple intellectual property, select Counterfeits & Knockoffs from the drop-down menu.
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Copyright question for posting to the web

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i am wondering if someone wouldn't mind giving me a bit of expertise on a question i have.
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i have named the files with the topic and the photographer and i am wondering if it is likely to create a problem. in /most/ cases these images are actually from the New York Times so the file name says "architecture house_ray jones NYT.png" or whatever.
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You'd have to contact the copyright holder to find out what you can do with the images.
from the NYT website:
2. CONTENT ON THE SERVICES
2.1 The contents of the Services, including the Site, are intended for your personal, noncommercial use. All materials published on the Services (including, but not limited to news articles, photographs, images, illustrations, audio clips and video clips, also known as the "Content") are protected by copyright, and owned or controlled by The New York Times Company or the party credited as the provider of the Content. You shall abide by all additional copyright notices, information, or restrictions contained in any Content accessed through the Service.
2.2 The Services and Contents are protected by copyright pursuant to U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not modify, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale of, reproduce (except as provided in Section 2.3 of these Terms of Service), create new works from, distribute, perform, display, or in any way exploit, any of the Content or the Services (including software) in whole or in part.

Adding loops and loops format question

Hi, i've been facing difficulties adding loops into my GB. My problem is: "Loops do not appear in my loop browser nor the loop list from the silver loop bar above the browser".
Yes, forgive me for asking this repeated question but after checking the help tutorial, my personal GB guide books, and even HangTime's FAQ, sadly, i still dont find any answers.
Generally, the procedure is pretty simple from all the sources i've read. Simply drag the folder or loops into the browser and thats DONE right? I did exactly what it said but sigh...maybe there's something wrong with my Macbook?
For your information, all the loops that i've been adding are loops from CDs coupled with FutureMusic and ComputerMusic magazines, so i believe the sources are pretty reliable i hope.
As i was struggling to add the loops, this msg popped up for the first time; "Loops that are not in Apple format will not be added into GB"
So, is the loop format the main cause of my problem?
if yes, is there any way to convert the format? what is the procedure?
ps: My current status is, some loops i added are in my browser while some dont although they exist in User/Library/Audio/AppleLoops/UserLoops.
Thank you in advance.
Peace

So, is the loop format the main cause of my problem?
likely.
if yes, is there any way to convert the format? what is the procedure?
apple's loop utility:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#looputility
also note:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#missingloops

OK. I have a copyright question. Do I have to put a copyright symbol on each of my photos to protect them from being stolen ? I'm referring to photos of paintings here. What is to stop readers of the iBook from using the photos?

Ok, I have a question concerning copright. Do I have to put a copyright symbol on every image I use- I'm refering to photos of paintings here. What is to stop readers of the ibook from using my images? They are all my own photos.

You do not HAVE to put a © symbol on each photo. If you own the photos, you hold the copyright. However, nothing stops a viewer from downloading the photo and using it without your permission.
To protect yourself there are alternatives: put a ©2013 by ME in the description of each photo. Always add your copyright notice to the metadata in every photo.
I once had several of my photos taken off the internet and then used in a commercial catalog without my permission. I was outraged, the catalog company was naive, and in the end I received $100 compensation and an apology. - Fabini

Logic sound effects copyright question

Hi
I want to use some sound effects (wind and thunder) on one of my songs and I want to check on the copyright/marketing status of Logic's sound effects. I know that these are described as "royalty free", but does that mean that I can used them on
song that I'm putting on the open market(via Tunecore)without any required acknowledegent of their source or any other legal requirements?

They are royalty free - there are already a load of Apple Loops being used commercially - Rhianna's Umbrella uses Vintage Funk Kit 03 with some heavy EQ as does The Script's The Man Who Can't Be Moved (only they've played it live) various midi keyboard parts have been used with a lot of big acts - so go for it bud!

Are apple loops copyright protected?

If for example i use a sample in the apple loops folder, im not talking guitar lines im talking sound effects or software instruments, am i breaching copyright if i were to release a song that included these?
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Alex voice copyright question

I'd like to know if apple has a copyright on the "Alex" voice itself. I'm a writer and I'm writing a series of poems about technology and computers. I really like the way the poems sound when read by a synthesized voice since it fits in with the technical vibe that I'm going for.
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Can I legally record the voice at all?
Can I legally record the voice and release it as free content?
Can I legally record the voice and release it as paid content (specifically, I'd like to release a companion CD with a book of poems)?
If so, is it simply a matter of giving apple credit and a citation for the voice? Or would I actually owe them money since I used their voice to read my content and made some (small amount) of money off of it?
If it's really an issue I can read the poems myself, trying to simulate a computerized voice, but I really like the "Alex" voice. It sounds like a neat mix of human and machine, sounding mechanical a large part of the time, but creepily human in others. It's a great effect, and really adds to the mood I am trying to establish with my series of tech poems.
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However I would like to give some guidance on how to record poetry using Alex.
(1) You can record directly into an audio file.
* Put your text into a plain text file (not formatted or rich text). One way to do this is with TextEdit.
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* type the following:
say -v Alex -f MyFile.txt
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say -v Alex -f MyFile.txt -o MyFile.aiff
You will not hear anything, but the file "MyFile.aiff" will be created in the same directory. You can play this in the Finder, put it into iTunes, work with it in GarageBand, etc.
The advantage of doing this, rather than plugging the audio output of your Mac into a recording device, is that the quality is maximum, there is no distortion, no added noise, no spectral imbalance, and the signal-to-noise ratio will be as good as it gets.
(2) When recording poetry (or anything else), liberally add punctuation. Particularly in poetry at the ends of lines. Commas add a pause and a falling-rising pitch pattern. Exclamation marks will raise the pitch peaks of preceding accented words. An intervening blank line causes a new paragraph to begin, which inserts a larger pause and does lots of things to the pitch.
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Safari>Services>Speech>Start Speaking Text
Hit it once
Big Frank bunts?
Cepeda runs to field the ball, so does Hiller, so does Miller
Miller hollers Hiller
Hiller hollers Miller
Haller hollers Hiller points to Miller with his fist
And that's the Miller, Hiller, Haller hallelujah twist
Hit it once,
Big Frank bunts,
Cepeda runs to field the ball, so does Hiller, so does Miller.
Miller hollers Hiller,
Hiller hollers Miller,
Haller hollers Hiller, points to Miller with his fist.
And that's the Miller Hiller Haller hallelujah twist!
(this is from a song by Danny Kaye)
You might not like that particular set of punctuation, but it illustrates the point.

Closed loop configuration question

I have a motor(with encoder feedback) attached to a linear actuator(with end limit switches).
The motor has a commercially bought servo drive for control.
The servo drive will accept either a step/direction (2 seperate TTL
digital pulse train inputs) or an analog -10 to 10vdc input for
control.
The purpose is to drive a linear actuator(continiously in and out) in
closed loop operation utilizing a ( (SV) Setpoint variable)value from a
file converted to a frequency to compare with an actual ( (PV) Position
variable) measured frequency.
I have created and experimented with individual vi's allows analog
control and digital pulse train control (thankfully with the help of
examples).
Before I pose my question, I would like to make the following
observations: It is my understanding that Closed loop control
means that I dont need to know an exact position at which to drive, but
constant comparision of PV and SV through PID applictation.
Without getting into any proprietery information I can say that the
constant positioning of the linear actuator will produce a latency of 2
to 3 seconds based on the time the actuator moves to a new position and
when the PV will change. While experimenting with the analog
input, i noticed imediate response to motor velocity, but after the
motor is stopped, position is not held in place. However, while
experimenting with the Digital pulse train input, I noticed that the
servo drive can only accept one command at one time; if, halfway
through a move, position error produces a response to move the linear
actuator in the opposite or different direction, the origional move
must finish first.
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If I can make the system work with the servo drive/motor I plan to use
the simple (pci 6014) daq card with the Analog out, or utilize the
digital out.
If I cant get this to work, we do have a pxi with 7344 motion card(I
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Use of the PCI-6014 is to supply the control output to the servo
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while using the 6014 board, I have the choice of digital or analog
output.
Currently I am at a point where I must choose which configuration,
analog control or digital control(in the form of digital pulse train),
(i am inserting from first message)
While experimenting with the analog
input, i noticed imediate response to motor velocity, but after the
motor is stopped, position is not held in place. However, while
experimenting with the Digital pulse train input, I noticed that the
servo drive can only accept one command at one time; if, halfway
through a move, position error produces a response to move the linear
actuator in the opposite or different direction, the origional move
must finish first. .
I dont claim to understand all the limitations with the
specific boards, however, i am using an approach that is showing me the
characteristics(a couple are listed in the above paragraph) of
the hardware and software configurations.
So I am really back to my origional question; Which configuration
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Wayne Hilburn

Infinite Loop (newbye question)

Hi guys,
I have a question :
I am trying to have a piece of text blink by changing its alpha
To reach that goal I have two options :
     - A Classic tween with Alpha variation and then go back to first frame
     - Change the alpha with an AS3 script using loops
I am trying the second option for a smoother result .
Though I think that an infinite loop make Flash crash (which append indeed when I tested)
Do you know what I should add top the below code to make it work ?
I need to call 'decreasealpha' first then 'increasealpha' and back to 'decreasealpha' and this endlessly ... but don't know how to do it
var alphamax:Number = 0.40;
var alphamin:Number = 0.15;
Text_mc.alpha = alphamax;
function decreasealpha (a:MovieClip):void
while (a.alpha > alphamin)
a.alpha = a.alpha-0.01;
a.alpha=alphamin;
function increasealpha (a:MovieClip):void
while (a.alpha < alphamax)
a.alpha = a.alpha+0.01;
a.alpha = alphamax;
Many Thanks

Get rid of the while loop altogether. Essentially you are not letting Flash update at each increment. Use timer to callback into your decrease/increase-alpha functions. Or better yet, use a tween simulater (like Tweener)...
protected function decreasealpha()
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protected function increasealpha()
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Jason

[SOLVED]Python3 If/Else Loop (Noob Question)

I'm learning python because of it's ease of use and mathematical libraries, and I decided to create a program to mess with loops.
Here is the program:
#!/usr/bin/python
#Filename: evil.py
print("*******************************************************************")
print("* Gorge of Eternal Peril Challenge *")
print("* *")
print("*******************************************************************")
print()
print()
ca2 = 'Blue'
ca3 = 'African or European Swallow?'
a1 = input('What... is Your Name?\n')
if a1 != int:
a2 = input('What... is Your Favorite Color?\n')
if a2 == ca2:
a3 = input('What... is The Airspeed Velocity of an Unladen \
Swallow?\n')
if a3 == ca3:
print(" I don't know that! AAAAAUUUUUUGGGHHHH...")
else:
print('AAAAAUUUUUUGGGHHHH You have been cast in to the Gorge of \
Eternal Peril!')
I'm not sure why, but it won't end up in the else statement. Also, if anyone can tell me how to exclude numbers from question one I'd be much obliged.
Thanks.
EDIT: Some strange things happened in this window. The Title box is lined up and the if statements are at the same tab
Last edited by duke11235 (2011-06-20 04:12:46)

#!/usr/bin/python
#Filename: evil.py
print("*******************************************************************")
print("* Gorge of Eternal Peril Challenge *")
print("* *")
print("*******************************************************************")
print()
print()
ca2 = 'Blue'
ca3 = 'African or European Swallow?'
a1 = input('What... is Your Name?\n')
if a1 != int:
a2 = input('What... is Your Favorite Color?\n')
if a2 == ca2:
a3 = input('What... is The Airspeed Velocity of an Unladen \
Swallow?\n')
if a3 == ca3:
print(" I don't know that! AAAAAUUUUUUGGGHHHH...")
else:
print('AAAAAUUUUUUGGGHHHH You have been cast in to the Gorge of \
Eternal Peril!')
do it like this:
#!/usr/bin/python
#Filename: evil.py
print("*******************************************************************")
print("* Gorge of Eternal Peril Challenge *")
print("* *")
print("*******************************************************************")
print()
print()
def questions():
ca2 = 'Blue'
ca3 = 'African or European Swallow?'
a1 = input('What... is Your Name?\n')
if type(a1) is str:
a2 = input('What... is Your Favorite Color?\n')
if a2 == ca2:
a3 = input('What... is The Airspeed Velocity of an Unladen \
Swallow?\n')
if a3 == ca3:
print(" I don't know that! AAAAAUUUUUUGGGHHHH...")
return true
else: return false # Else of if a3 == ca3
else: return fase # Else of if a2 == ca2
else: return false # Else of if type(a1) statement
if questions(): pass
else: print('AAAAAUUUUUUGGGHHHH You have been cast in to the Gorge of \
Eternal Peril!')
Last edited by markbabc (2011-06-20 02:48:07)

SQL Statement as Loop - easy question?

Am reading from S. Feuerstein's book:
DECLARE
CURSOR checked_out_cur IS
SELECT pet_id, name, checkout_date
FROM occupancy WHERE checkout_date IS NOT NULL;
BEGIN
FOR checked_out_rec IN checked_out_cur
LOOP
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VALUES (checked_out_rec.pet_id, checked_out_rec.name, checked_out_rec.checkout_date);
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http://www.unix.org.ua/orelly/oracle/prog2/ch07_07.htm
In fact the very next section begins,
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