Soulseek Guide
(Click here to view the original thread with full colors/images)Posted by: Guitar-Slinger
Ok, here's a 2006 update:
Are you tired of Fake Files on Kazaa or elsewhere? :unsure:
Maybe you just want to download Full Albums? :blink:
No worries, there is SoulSeek! :lol:
Download and Install
Download Latest Version of Soulseek from HERE (http://files.slsknet.org/slsk156c.exe) and install.
Then choose a Username and Password
Easiest is to use your username that you use
from this forum so others will know who you are. :)
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Join the FileSharingTalk.com Room
On the bottom right corner click Rooms so they are in alphabetical order.
The room is called "FileSharingTalk.com".
If the room doesnt show on the list, right-click and Refresh or
you can also right click any room -> click on create room -> then type in "FileSharingTalk.com".
When you get in the room make sure to click Chatroom and seleect "Toggle Room Autojoin".
Share Some Files
1) Now click on File Sharing
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2) Then click Add shared folder and choose
Folder is accesable to all or Folder is accesable only to people in my user's list
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Repeat to add more folders.
3)Click on your Transfers window and setup the options at the right
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4) Now, right-click on everyones name in the room that you recognize from this Forum and go to Add to List.
If you dont know the ppl, ask them.
5) Tell everyone to add you to their list (not everybody is there when you are), different time zones and all that.
You can also PM ppl in SS, right-click on the user name and Send Message.
If you are not added on somebodys list, easiest way is to PM that person and ask nicely,
bad attitude gets you nowhere...
6) Browse everyones files!! Right click on the user name and choose Browse Files,
if you want to dl the whole album, right click on that folder and choose Download.
Go to Traffic window to see how your UL's and DL's are going.
Rules:
1) Music only and preferably Complete Albums.
Do not share your Download Folders, not SoulSeeks nor Kazaas and other apps...
Nobody wants your Incomplite files or albums.
If you want Movies,Software or Games stick with other apps.
SS is not really good for Big Files as you only download the same file from one user.
2) No leechers...at least be sharing 100 songs(Complete Albums) with the rest of the group.
It would be nice if you ripped some of your own CD's ;)
3) When ripping your CDs Rip them at 192 Bitrate or higher for better quality.
Check out the Ripping To Mp3 (http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=62018) " Guide To Creating The Highest Quality MP3s On Earth".
4) If you come into the room with a different name then what is used at the forum...
PM somebody that is in the room to let them know you are a member.
5) Only Queue 1 or 2 Albums at a time form a user...give others waiting a chance.
6) Keep your songs organized, its easier to browse and dl when one album is in one folder.
It will looks bad if you have everything in the same folder.
The server goes down from time to time.
You can check SoulSeek Server Status (http://www.remmelt.com/slskboard/status.php) to see if the Server is running.
You can also read SoulSeek FAQ for Dumasses. (http://faq.slsknet.org/index.php?action=artikel&cat=266083&id=40)
Regarding the Rooms. I think there is atleast one room where the guys hangout.
And that room is Invite Only. Ask and maybe someone PM's you.
Keyword here is, maybe.
No, I didnt make the rules.
This is Forth Generation post, we're on v.4.0
Third Generation I did copy/paste from Original pinned topic that was done
by FuNkY CaPrIcOrN and added some extra info.
Second edition got "almost" lost by some newbie ;) (no pun intented)
but I had a copy on my HD, Thank Goodness.
Also, links was tested to be working April 2006.
Big Thank You for FC!
:cool2:
---> Sharing is Caring <---
Posted by: h121589
Thanks for the guide Guitar-Slinger.
It really helped me understand SS
Posted by: summerlinda
Unofficial but exelent FAQ
Part 1: Getting Started (http://slskfaq.d2g.com/slskfaq_getting_started.htm)
Part 2: Tips For Getting More Out Of SoulSeek (http://slskfaq.d2g.com/slskfaq_gettingmore.htm)
Part 3: Troubleshooting (http://slskfaq.d2g.com/slskfaq_troubleshooting.htm)
** Dutch FAQ (http://www.xs4all.nl/~yrrwe/condomium/ss/faqnl.html) **
Posted by: Smith
sorry, but the ports that u have to open are 2234 and 5534 right? and are those tcp ports or upd ports?
Posted by: Pete Waterman
2234 for any client before 152 inclusive.
the new clients allow you to sleect your listening port. also 5534 was made redundant back in the day of 139c
Posted by: fkdup74
-edit-
Posted by: summerlinda
I dont know about others but all those links take me to the SS homepage...
If youre looking for 154 test3 j go here (http://slskboard.savagenews.com/index.php?showtopic=16714) the link is in the first post.
Posted by: Rocktron
Or try this site ... with all the versions.
All Soulseek versions (http://testic.demon.co.uk/Soulseek%20Clients/)
Posted by: Guitar-Slinger
SoulSeekWiki (http://wiki.slsknet.org:81/)
Punch of FAQs and such.
:)
Posted by: fkdup74
Originally posted by summerlinda@5 July 2004 - 13:21
I dont know about others but all those links take me to the SS homepage...
If youre looking for 154 test3 j go here (http://slskboard.savagenews.com/index.php?showtopic=16714) the link is in the first post.
yeah, but you got a bogus browser :P
you cant even use AMG :P
(well, lots cant now it seems, but you know what I mean)
:P :D :flowers:
Posted by: Arm
Screw Soulseek. DC++ is 10 times better. It's got more stuff and alot less queues. Plus the hubs are hardly ever down. :)
Posted by: Guitar-Slinger
Do not listen ARM, he's an old Troll around these corners, and pissed because ppl dont like his crappy files.
:)
Hows about that of being a nice Mod? eh? nm
Posted by: Arm
I'm not pissed. I am just expressing my opinion in the antisocial style that is mine. ;)
Posted by: Guitar-Slinger
I'm not pissed. I am just expressing my opinion in the antisocial style that is mine. ;)
Yeah, most folks know you, but im afraid the new folks, if any,
might feel the need to join the convos as you do.
And then we got idiotic threads, ppl complaining,
and reporting and blah blah blah...
;)
But, it would take just a little effort to try to
get along with the ppl.
Its easier to destroy than create, right?
Posted by: Arm
Makes your job more intresting though. :smoke: Personally I dont get why people have such problems with me. It confuses me. :frusty:
Posted by: Guitar-Slinger
Makes your job more intresting though. :smoke: Personally I dont get why people have such problems with me. It confuses me. :frusty:
:D
Well, I kinda dig you, you got some character,
allthought the way you come across mostly is offending.
Most of the regulars know you around here, but new folks will most likely
fall for your "arguments" and I see that as More Trouble Brewing.
:P
Posted by: Celerystalksme
Makes your job more intresting though. :smoke: Personally I dont get why people have such problems with me. It confuses me. :frusty:
because ur an asshole
its that plain and simple...
Posted by: masta.z
because ur an asshole
its that plain and simple...
plain and simple enough for me to understand :D
oh and i agrees wit it aswell
Posted by: thewizeard
...I just went to the KLF room, but there is a message from Lamsey, saying that the room name has changed and to PM him for the new name...he is not online...anyone know the new name? :)
Posted by: bennett
Yes i to would like to knwo the new room name :). Can someone tell us?
Posted by: Afronaut
Did a little update on the guide.
(actually, just added a link innit)
Posted by: Skizo
Well, the only person in there right now is 'zzqwerty', and he/she isn't sharing any files. :dry:
Posted by: Afronaut
You talk about the Musicworld room?
If so, im afraid all the birds left that cage long a go.
:P
Posted by: Skizo
Well that sux. I'm just finding out about this... :dry:
Posted by: Afronaut
There's lotsa rooms to check out.
Ppl are not really friendly out there, by default (imo)
is teh internet anyways.
But, it's not impossible to meet great ppl in Soulseek.
It reguires little searching, sharing some files, adding ppl to user list etc.
Sending some PM's, talking with folks of same interest...
There's a little fence to go over, but once you're over it's totally worth the hassle.
That network has seriously music innit. New or Old.
Like always, been nice too ppl is the key.
:D
edit:
Also, I dont know how it is these days but there use to be some issues
with KLBoard and SLSK board, looong ago.
Pretty silly stuff imo.
But I dont think one gains anything good by mentioning Kazaa in Soulseek,
ie. the app or in their forums.
Some ppl just see the red, no matter if its about KMD or Kazaa teh Lite.
So, I wouldnt recommend advertising it.
:D
Posted by: Celerystalksme
teh slsk board luv mwah :D
Posted by: Smith
Hmm, i just dled slsk again, weres all teh ppl? Theres like 150 ppl online....
Posted by: callum
Hmm, i just dled slsk again, weres all teh ppl? Theres like 150 ppl online....
maybe you downloaded the test version by mistake, it's an easy mistake to make, if you don't read things
Posted by: Spider_dude
plus if you are a canadian wanker.
Posted by: charleyp
:frusty: what the fuck is up with soulseek someone please tell me
Posted by: thewizeard
It's the people who ask, "WTF's" with SoulSeek...that's the problem with SoulSeek......
Posted by: Afronaut
Woah, nice edit on teh first post.
Thanks.
:)
Posted by: crotchy
Soulseek is awesome for finding really rare music,but the speeds suck at times
Posted by: Nathrakh
Problem Solved.
Posted by: Brisey
Soulseek is by far the best.
Never had any problems.
Posted by: justinius23
Soulseek is by far the best.
Never had any problems.
it's definitely good as long as you have some music already to share. my only problem with it is the prevalence of low bit-rate stuff :(
vbr makes me :D
Posted by: digmen1
Hi guys,
I am thinking of trying Soulseek. As I like collecting good rock music from British bands of the 70's etc. I use Ares, good for popular songs.
What do they mean when they say you must have complete albums to share in the Soulseek intro ?
Do they mean every song on an album in a separate file ? or the whole album in one file ?
I prefre the former, but I do like to get every song of an album. I have some good albums to share.
regards
Digby
NZ
Posted by: tdao
Soulseek is a good software
Posted by: sArA
The software is knocky imo, but the availability of even pretty obscure music files and full albums is excellent.
Posted by: bendit
I recently switch from limewire to soulseek and I lvoe how can find rare FULL albums at good quality!
Posted by: thewizeard
I recently switch from limewire to soulseek and I lvoe how can find rare FULL albums at good quality!
well :) first read the guide ...then Join the FileSharingTalk.com Room, add all the names there to your friends list, including mine...and then start searching ....
Posted by: cno81
Another advocate of soulseek, I've recently switched from DC++ when the private hubs I used ceased to exist! Being able to see the bitrate of the mp3s has to be one of the biggest advantages (over DC++ anyway), couldn't live without it now.
The one problem with it has to be the lack of multiple sources, generally all the best rips (i.e. release group material) tend be well organized by only few users so you end up being in massive queues...so a little patience can be required :/
Posted by: gamer4eva
Yeah i heard soulseek is best to find bassline and stuff.
Posted by: Shadowfire
I started using slsk a few weeks ago, and I love it. Good to know that there's a Filsharingtalk.com room. ^.^
Posted by: rocamike
i cant find the room man!! someone help please... sorry im a newbie!
Posted by: golder
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Posted by: thewizeard
i cant find the room man!! someone help please... sorry im a newbie!
:O If you are still looking....then check the rooms ( bottom right) then right click and click, Refresh Room List, also at the bottom, then wait a while as the list refreshes, then scroll down to FileSharingTalk.com, room...click join(at the top of the menu)...Voila! :cool:
Posted by: thewizeard
Breaking News....for those interested FuNkY CaPrIcOrN is now in the FileSharingTalk.com room...and beer is being served ! :) a 6 pack Colt, I believe..... :w00t:
Posted by: mildthrill
Do they mean every song on an album in a separate file ? or the whole album in one file ?
Not sure exactly what you mean here but from a religious soulseek user, keeping all the albums tracks in it's own album folder works best.
Example: I have a folder named 'beatles - Abbey Road' and inside is each individual mp3 from that album and nothing more.
The reason for doing it this way is that you can right-click on a file, and it gives you the option of 'downloading the containing folder,' essentially downloading the whole album.
It's a pain in the butt when trying the above mentioned technique for queuing up an album, and then getting a bunch of singles all lumped into a random folder, sometimes thousands!
I hope that cleared it up a little.
Posted by: Skizo
Do they mean every song on an album in a separate file ? or the whole album in one file ?
Not sure exactly what you mean here but from a religious soulseek user, keeping all the albums tracks in it's own album folder works best.
Example: I have a folder named 'beatles - Abbey Road' and inside is each individual mp3 from that album and nothing more.
The reason for doing it this way is that you can right-click on a file, and it gives you the option of 'downloading the containing folder,' essentially downloading the whole album.
It's a pain in the butt when trying the above mentioned technique for queuing up an album, and then getting a bunch of singles all lumped into a random folder, sometimes thousands!
I hope that cleared it up a little.
You should certainly join us in the SS room. Just be sure to intro yourself and remind us to add you to our lists. :)
Posted by: Reno365
Soulseek rules - I've been using it for years now (back to the old AudioGalaxy days) and it's never disappointed me. I've got a 160 gig external HDD just for my music collection, so I've usually got something on the go...
Donating's awesome as well - $5 (about £3) gets you queue jump for a month :D
Reno
Posted by: Artakserksis
Soulseek is highly recommended to everyone who likes music! You can find many rare tracks with it. :D
Posted by: ExtraSharp
Soulseek is awesome for music fanatics. Does anyone know if there is a place where active users can exchage usernames?
Posted by: AlexV
I found that donating didn't help that much. The amount of time to get a track didn't really change very noticeably. I still think soulseek is a great service so I'm not about to ask for my money back.
Posted by: rbh
super program! finding some never seen or heard of before music. very nice layout and features.
Posted by: donnied
Thanks for the helpful guide!
Posted by: invitestor
thanx!
Posted by: monodinamo
soulseek is the best way ,to seek for electronic musics! imho..
Posted by: DarkWave
nice guide
Thanks :)
Posted by: Sakkaya
looks ok, thnks for the tip
Posted by: thewizeard
It is ok..come and join the FST chat room :)
Posted by: freakyflow7
nice.. i've used slsk for the last 5 years now.. I'll be joining the FST room :)
Posted by: filli
I agree soulseek is awesome. Got all my family using it now also.
Posted by: filli
does anyone else notice that sometimes it just seems to hang up, return no results (when there has to be at least one) and get stuck initializing?
Posted by: joeyg37
Thanks for the guide Guitar-Slinger.
i ben looking for this
Posted by: yoyogi4
It made my computer crash!!!!
Posted by: DEiFY
Great program, been using it for a while now.
Posted by: Violamaria
Is this the latest version of slsk
Posted by: thewizeard
Build 156C I believe is what you should download Violamaria... for the latest build ...you can get it by clicking on the link :)
http://www.slsknet.org/slsk156c.exe
It's difficult to say why one users machine crashes and another works great, using SoulSeek. Sometimes it helps to get some help, as often your own configuration and other hassles such as firewalls (Zone Alarm) also gaming messengers such as Xfire, all these aspects can cause problems . Sometimes it's routers..On www.portforward.com (http://www.portforward.com) there are great guides for nearly all routers you can imagine...Personal customised help you can find in the FileSharingTalk.com chat channel, on SoulSeek :)
Posted by: kilontek
for mac users there is Soulseex
get it here
http://chris.schleifer.net/ssX/
enjoy:-)
Posted by: porkshit
if you are going to use p2p, soulseek is the best way to do it. the fst (klf for those who remember) room is where its at and has been for the last 5 years ;)
Posted by: Mathea
u r such a liar
Posted by: Adster
the first post is now about 4 years old
we really dont stick to the standard rules anymore
come join the room even if you hardly have any files shared for a chat
we prefer 192 or VBR I know some people get a bad impression that where demanded but where not its just what we prefer (which Im sure everyone does)
first time I went into the ss room back in 2003 I was on dial up and had 170 files
now look at me 25k 4 years later nots of music thanks to soulseek
thats what it can do for you
Posted by: amiswoop
Ever since I got my 1st computer with a 56k modem 1999
Posted by: mdp123
this program is really good with the kind of content you can possibly find with, i'd say 9/10.
Posted by: thewizeard
this program is really good with the kind of content you can possibly find with, i'd say 9/10.
It's actually better than that.
Posted by: bluelion
8/10 is worth it
Posted by: thewizeard
8/10 is worth it
This thread was not meant as a value rating for the proggy SoulSeek. It's meant to show you how to connect; if you are looking for high quality music. Also where you meet other FST members in the Soulseek, FileSharingTalk.com chat room...read the first post again!
Ok, here's a 2006 update:
Are you tired of Fake Files on Kazaa or elsewhere? :unsure:
Maybe you just want to download Full Albums? :blink:
No worries, there is SoulSeek! :lol:
Download and Install
Download Latest Version of Soulseek from HERE (http://files.slsknet.org/slsk156c.exe) and install.
Then choose a Username and Password
Easiest is to use your username that you use
from this forum so others will know who you are. :)
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Join the FileSharingTalk.com Room
On the bottom right corner click Rooms so they are in alphabetical order.
The room is called "FileSharingTalk.com".
If the room doesnt show on the list, right-click and Refresh or
you can also right click any room -> click on create room -> then type in "FileSharingTalk.com".
When you get in the room make sure to click Chatroom and seleect "Toggle Room Autojoin".
Share Some Files
1) Now click on File Sharing
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2) Then click Add shared folder and choose
Folder is accesable to all or Folder is accesable only to people in my user's list
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Repeat to add more folders.
3)Click on your Transfers window and setup the options at the right
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4) Now, right-click on everyones name in the room that you recognize from this Forum and go to Add to List.
If you dont know the ppl, ask them.
5) Tell everyone to add you to their list (not everybody is there when you are), different time zones and all that.
You can also PM ppl in SS, right-click on the user name and Send Message.
If you are not added on somebodys list, easiest way is to PM that person and ask nicely,
bad attitude gets you nowhere...
6) Browse everyones files!! Right click on the user name and choose Browse Files,
if you want to dl the whole album, right click on that folder and choose Download.
Go to Traffic window to see how your UL's and DL's are going.
Rules:
1) Music only and preferably Complete Albums.
Do not share your Download Folders, not SoulSeeks nor Kazaas and other apps...
Nobody wants your Incomplite files or albums.
If you want Movies,Software or Games stick with other apps.
SS is not really good for Big Files as you only download the same file from one user.
2) No leechers...at least be sharing 100 songs(Complete Albums) with the rest of the group.
It would be nice if you ripped some of your own CD's ;)
3) When ripping your CDs Rip them at 192 Bitrate or higher for better quality.
Check out the Ripping To Mp3 (http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=62018) " Guide To Creating The Highest Quality MP3s On Earth".
4) If you come into the room with a different name then what is used at the forum...
PM somebody that is in the room to let them know you are a member.
5) Only Queue 1 or 2 Albums at a time form a user...give others waiting a chance.
6) Keep your songs organized, its easier to browse and dl when one album is in one folder.
It will looks bad if you have everything in the same folder.
The server goes down from time to time.
You can check SoulSeek Server Status (http://www.remmelt.com/slskboard/status.php) to see if the Server is running.
You can also read SoulSeek FAQ for Dumasses. (http://faq.slsknet.org/index.php?action=artikel&cat=266083&id=40)
Regarding the Rooms. I think there is atleast one room where the guys hangout.
And that room is Invite Only. Ask and maybe someone PM's you.
Keyword here is, maybe.
No, I didnt make the rules.
This is Forth Generation post, we're on v.4.0
Third Generation I did copy/paste from Original pinned topic that was done
by FuNkY CaPrIcOrN and added some extra info.
Second edition got "almost" lost by some newbie ;) (no pun intented)
but I had a copy on my HD, Thank Goodness.
Also, links was tested to be working April 2006.
Big Thank You for FC!
:cool2:
---> Sharing is Caring <---
There you go!:)
Posted by: brotherdoobie
A SoulSeek revival?
Cool!
Peace, brotherdoobie :happy:
Posted by: pgz
there were only like 4 people in here when i joined...is this usually this many people in here?
Posted by: Skizo
there were only like 4 people in here when i joined...is this usually this many people in here?
There were more 3.5 years ago when this thread was created but it has fizzled a bit.
The most I've seen in the past couple of months is about 20.
Posted by: pgz
lol oh.
Posted by: thewizeard
there were only like 4 people in here when i joined...is this usually this many people in here?
There were more 3.5 years ago when this thread was created but it has fizzled a bit.
The most I've seen in the past couple of months is about 20.
Most of the members are "cloaked" so you probably wont see them... :)
Posted by: thewizeard
*bump :) seems the right moment
Posted by: zema
is there Mac version?
Posted by: Toufas
this is my problem:
pic was take 20:30 uk time.
http://xs120.xs.to/xs120/07432/slsk.jpg.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs120&d=07432&f=slsk.jpg)
Posted by: davidw89
i just joined
theres about 10 people
cheers
Posted by: thewizeard
is there Mac version?
http://forums.slsknet.org/ipb/index.php?showtopic=177 :)
Posted by: verbatinium
i'm just joined :)
Posted by: thewizeard
i'm just joined :)
Good idea..we need a chatter there.. :badabumdeesh:
Posted by: dareverend
haven't used soulseek in years. but now the pig is gone might have to give it a shot again.
Posted by: peat moss
Its funny was looking for an old band called Klaatu and the song Anus of Uranus . No hits on Limewire so D/L Soulseek and lo and be hold I got the whole album . My fav, is Screwed , glued and Klaatued .
I don't know any better it took awhile to d/l but thought hey looks promising , SoulSeek I mean .
Posted by: benchez
It's great. Don't forget to find the FST room . ;)
Posted by: Dionysus
its amazing its not talk about more, because i think its by far the best p2p program
Posted by: wrongun92
is this like DC++? Tbh, I havent heard of this
Posted by: Scavenger
Thanks for the guide Afronaut, very usefull. :)
Posted by: sanath
nice guide
Posted by: Dionysus
i cant believe slsk never gets mentioned in new stories, its been around forever and is much better than kazza or lime wire
Posted by: eXoDuS
I think that soulseek is the best program for finding music!
the community have been grown there is excelent!
Posted by: Basquiat
haven't used soulseek in years. but now the pig is gone might have to give it a shot again.
i thought life was over when the pig went away, then i remembered slsk!
Posted by: Spyrus909
So great program i've been using it for some time, thx for this guide btw!
Posted by: tjbzonasul
Slsk is still a great source for rare content...
Much better than BT, depending for what you are looking for in music
Posted by: Pyrofyr
Well it's great and all, but there seems to be no one on. This has happened for the last couple of months every time I check it out. :P They're also on User List Only, and they seem AFK, so I can't even tell. :P
Posted by: thewho
thanks for this post
Posted by: igors16
Woow thnks for the guids
Posted by: Annoyed
I just started using it myself, and I gotta say, it's pretty great. It's not going to take over my favorite lossless private tracker for music. But for mp3's, this the best program I've used so far for music(except for the private bittorrent music sites).
Posted by: renwickftw
Is it just me, or does the room FileSharingTalk.com not exist?
Posted by: thewizeard
It only exists, if at least 1 user is logged in..like soon , when I log back in... :)
I just started using it myself, and I gotta say, it's pretty great. It's not going to take over my favorite lossless private tracker for music. But for mp3's, this the best program I've used so far for music *(except for the private bittorrent music sites).
:O It's actually better than your bittorrent crap, ( particularly for music collections from high quality) after all, see if you can find an album out of the sixties, on bitcrap, say Jimi Hendrix...you wont be able to!
*Also there is a difference between a program and a private bittorrent site.
Posted by: Annoyed
:O It's actually better than your bittorrent crap, ( particularly for music collections from high quality)
What's with your anger towards me? I didn't put down your or talk shit about your(what seems to be) your most favorite, or most used, method of downloading music.. So chill out. And you think Soulseek is better for high quality music? Is that what you're saying? Because typing: "It's actually better than your bittorrent crap, ( particularly for music collections from high quality)", is really what it seems what you were trying to say. I find that hilarious. You obviously must not be a member of some of the private music bittorrent sites. Especially one of the extremely excellent lossless ones.
Now, I may be wrong about this, seeing as I've only been using this program for a couple days(which for the record, I really like a lot), but most of the music searches that I've brought up, the mp3's have been in either 128, 192 or 256 bitrate. Is that what you consider "high quality".
So again, if this isn't what you meant, then I deeply apologize for misunderstanding. But if I understood you correctly, then again...I find that laughable.
after all, see if you can find an album out of the sixties, on bitcrap, say Jimi Hendrix...you wont be able to!
Also, here is another part of your post that I'm having trouble following. Are you saying, that I can't find any albums that was made in the 1960's era...on a private music site? Like...an album from Jimi Hendrix?
Wow, about the whole Jimi Hendrix discog that I downloaded in FLAC format just about two weeks ago on a private "bitcrap"(by the way, very mature there) music site? Or the numerous Velvet Underground albums I have downloaded in either V0 or FLAC format from a private music site. Or a handful of The Yardbirds albums in great quality that I have downloaded from these same sites? Or the entire James Brown discog. Or all of Lee Dorsey's albums. Or a bunch of the Ohio Players albums. Or all the albums by both Funkadelic and Parliament? All these albums were suppose to be exclusive to Soulseek? :huh: Because all of the artists I just mentioned, made a lot their albums in the 1960's, and were all found on private music torrent sites. Well...I guess I was just lucky to find all these on "bitcrap".
Would you like me to go on, or have you gotten the point? Seriously, I hope that sentence was just a joke.
*Also there is a difference between a program and a private bittorrent site.Oh...no shit? Because that is definitely news to me. You are a very bright person, and I have learned quite a few things in that one post that you directed towards me. I will definitely watch out for, and take more seriously, all your posts in the future. As I'm sure they all will be as enlightening as this one, and I will greatly be able to benefit from them.
I'm sorry if you took my post the wrong way. I was not trying to make Soulseek sound inferior to private bittorrent. Because honestly, I haven't used the program long enough to make that judgement. But like I mentioned in my first post, I'm quite impressed by this program. So back off. So far I've seen that both "bitcrap" and Soulseek have their own advantages and disadvantages. And I'll be using both for now on.
Posted by: thewizeard
What's with your anger to wards me? I didn't put down your or talk shit about your(what seems to be) your most favourite, or most used, method of downloading music.. So chill out. And you think SoulSeek is better for high quality music? Is that what you're saying? Because typing: "It's actually better than your bittorrent crap, ( particularly for music collections from high quality)", is really what it seems what you were trying to say. I find that hilarious. You obviously must not be a member of some of the private music bittorrent sites. Especially one of the extremely excellent lossless ones.
Now, I may be wrong about this, seeing as I've only been using this program for a couple days(which for the record, I really like a lot), but most of the music searches that I've brought up, the mp3's have been in either 128, 192 or 256 bitrate. Is that what you consider "high quality".
So again, if this isn't what you meant, then I deeply apologize for misunderstanding. But if I understood you correctly, then again...I find that laughable.
after all, see if you can find an album out of the sixties, on bitcrap, say Jimi Hendrix...you wont be able to!
Also, here is another part of your post that I'm having trouble following. Are you saying, that I can't find any albums that was made in the 1960's era...on a private music site? Like...an album from Jimi Hendrix?
Wow, about the whole Jimi Hendrix discog that I downloaded in FLAC format just about two weeks ago on a private "bitcrap"(by the way, very mature there) music site? Or the numerous Velvet Underground albums I have downloaded in either V0 or FLAC format from a private music site. Or a handful of The Yardbirds albums in great quality that I have downloaded from these same sites? Or the entire James Brown discog. Or all of Lee Dorsey's albums. Or a bunch of the Ohio Players albums. Or all the albums by both Funkadelic and Parliament? All these albums were suppose to be exclusive to Soulseek? :huh: Because all of the artists I just mentioned, made a lot their albums in the 1960's, and were all found on private music torrent sites. Well...I guess I was just lucky to find all these on "bitcrap".
Would you like me to go on, or have you gotten the point? Seriously, I hope that sentence was just a joke.
*Also there is a difference between a program and a private bittorrent site.Oh...no shit? Because that is definitely news to me. You are a very bright person, and I have learned quite a few things in that one post that you directed towards me. I will definitely watch out for, and take more seriously, all your posts in the future. As I'm sure they all will be as enlightening as this one, and I will greatly be able to benefit from them.
I'm sorry if you took my post the wrong way. I was not trying to make Soulseek sound inferior to private bittorrent. Because honestly, I haven't used the program long enough to make that judgement. But like I mentioned in my first post, I'm quite impressed by this program. So back off. So far I've seen that both "bitcrap" and Soulseek have their own advantages and disadvantages. And I'll be using both for now on.
I was not even aware that users of BitTorrents clients, were capable of articulation, let alone write an understandable reply.Thanks for that.
What I do mean is that more or less any music collection can be found on SoulSeek more or less at any time. Yes the well-known bands will be readily available on different Bittorrent sites. Often discographys...now try to search for music by... say Martin Mcarthy or even a band like "Angel and Airwaves," or any other artist that springs to mind, that's another story altogether. Oink was close to Souilseek qua quality and it was possible to find rare music collections there too. unfortunately we know what happened to Oink.
In any case with the broadband connections of today and the size of modern hard disks, who needs to collect mp3's or flac ... WAV is the way or better still PCM ;)
Feel free to add my nick to your list on SoulSeek, I have added you already.
PS. I do hope I didn't make you Annoyed. :)
Posted by: Annoyed
Actually, I couldn't find any Martin Mcarthy on the private sites I checked, but I did find a few albums by Angel and Airwaves. But I get the point. And thank you for possibly introducing me to some new music.
Also, if you were serious about adding me to Soulseek, then add me under the name "h8uthemost"(without the quotes). I only use the name Annoyed here. I'll add you under the name you use here.
By the way, I have an actual question about Soulseek. I know this isn't a discussion thread, but I just thought I would ask. The other night I was telling a friend of mine about Soulseek, and how much I'm liking it, and recommended that he too should try it.
Well, he said something about it being too risky. That he didn't want the RIAA coming after him, or something like that.
Now I know that no form of file sharing is risk free, being bittorrent or other programs like Soulseek. But using bittorrent, I was never afraid of getting busted. Usually because the kind of companies that bust the bittorrent sites, probably wouldn't put the time and money into trying to bust all the users of the site. Only site owners.
I also never had any fears while using Limewire a few years ago when I first started downloading music. As you're only downloading from that program. Unlike Soulseek, where you're also uploading.
Just after he told me that, and said he'll stick with the private bittorrent sites, this kind of got me a little paranoid. So how safe do you think Soulseek is?
Thanks for any info.
Posted by: thewizeard
It's impossible to say. SoulSeek servers are entirely in the hands of the developer. Bittorrent sites particularly private " invite-only" give the idea of security; thats a fallacy and gives a false sense of security. The complete records of Oink landed for example in the hands of the authorities. The records of IPs could easily be traced in time and no doubt monitored. Also the trading of accounts on these private sites are a great risk to their members. For now I feel confident that SoulSeek is safe and provides the users with enough privacy and security. This does mean unfortunately only allowing users one knows, to one's "friends list". Also as you are already aware the IP of the user from whom one downloads, is not visible. All this... not to mention the general high quality and that constantly new users are coming online, who might just have that rare music file one has been searching on other networks for so long, without luck.. :)
/new nick added
Posted by: Annoyed
Right. Ok, I guess there's always that chance with any type of file sharing. Just whenever I start with any new type of program, especially where you have to upload, these type of questions pop into mind. As I'm sure it does with many others. Guess all we can do is hope for the best.
Well, thank you for the info. You have put my mind at ease. I didn't even think of the IP's not being shown. So that's definitely good. :) And I got you added on my friends list.
Posted by: Corey
Any good tips how you get faster by queu waiting lists ?
Posted by: thewizeard
The best is to make friends. Ensure that the user you want to download from is added to your list. I believe if you donate one gets privileges too.
Posted by: Annoyed
I actually haven't had long queue's. I guess I've been lucky. I think the longest I've came across was maybe 20 queue. And that went by pretty quickly.
But then again, I download a lot of older music. So maybe that could be a reason why I've had good luck.
Posted by: kevin4000
thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Posted by: coluche72
hi
i am new on this site and, as a slsk lover, i'd like to ask you that question: how much do you like - or no - privileged users?
cuz, well, i don't really appreciate when a user takes a slot when s/he's supposed to wait for his turn
what about you?
cheers!
Posted by: amiga500
I've never liked the privledge system on Soulseek.
Posted by: Spillage
If no-one was prepared to donate, would Slsk survive in any worthwhile capacity ? I'm glad the server costs are met (by someone else) & don't begrudge them a little queue jumping .
Posted by: Skizo
You lot need to upgrade to SoulseekNS.
Faster load times, no crashes (yet). Hurry up before someone takes your name. I've already set up an FST room. :)
Posted by: kickass
I didn't get some things.
-One guy there, add me, and I add him, but when I browse him folder list, only shows "waiting for file list".
-When I search some musics, there are some in grey, and other in black, why I can only download the black?
Posted by: Skizo
I didn't get some things.
-One guy there, add me, and I add him, but when I browse him folder list, only shows "waiting for file list".
It could mean that he/she has a lot of files and Soulseek is taking a minute or two to obtain all that info. It could also be that you two aren't pinging very well and Soulseek is having difficulty obtaining the information. That just happens sometimes.
-When I search some musics, there are some in grey, and other in black, why I can only download the black?
Search results appear as black or gray for a reason. The files in gray mean the user who supplied the results has a queue. If the files are black, there's no queue. So basically, you're going to have to wait in line a while for your downloads to start if you're going to download from someone with a queue. You can see the length of the queue by looking under the "In Queue" tab. If the queue is over 200 or so, you'll be waiting a long time, especially if the user has a slow upload speed. If the user has a queue of about 10, 20, etc your downloads should start rather quickly. If you haven't figured it out, the queue is the amount of files a user has waiting to be uploaded. Simple as that.
Posted by: kickass
Thank you for the support skizo :D
EDIT:
Iam having some problems, most of my downloads are showing "locally queued" then stops.
Is it slow a lot to download?