Music Media Helper (Tools for Multichannel Audio & Music Videos)

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Every time I try to extract Dolby Atmos Audio into Mono WAV files, I keep getting the following error screen:
"Conversion from string "5.1.2" to type 'boolean' is not valid."

I need more info to replicate the the issue.

What is your source file format?
A screen grab of your MMH dialog showing your decoder settings?
MMH Version (Should be latest).
 
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A beta version with fixes for two issues reported last night is ready (issues were related to use of new ffmpeg 7 in MMH):

Version 7.1.24 Beta 1 (April 24 2024)
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Fixes:
Channel Remix tool: Failed with user defined remixes with 7.1.4 and 5.1.4 outputs (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed @AudiophileStyle (NOTE: A new ffmpeg command line is now created for 7.1.4 and 5.1.4 remixes)
MMH Atmos Helper: Failed to create mono wavs after decode (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed @NCFan1999
Channel Split & Merge tool: Failed to split to mono files (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed

@AudiophileStyle and @NCFan1999 please confirm fix is valid at your end.

Beta installer here:
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh7/Beta/MMHInstaller.msi
 
I need more info to replicate the the issue.

What is your source file format?
A screen grab of your MMH dialog showing your decoder settings?
MMH Version (Should be latest).
A beta version with fixes for two issues reported last night is ready (issues were related to use of new ffmpeg 7 in MMH):

Version 7.1.24 Beta 1 (April 24 2024)
-------------
Fixes:
Channel Remix tool: Failed with user defined remixes with 7.1.4 and 5.1.4 outputs (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed @AudiophileStyle (NOTE: A new ffmpeg command line is now created for 7.1.4 and 5.1.4 remixes)
MMH Atmos Helper: Failed to create mono wavs after decode (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed @NCFan1999
Channel Split & Merge tool: Failed to split to mono files (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed

@AudiophileStyle and @NCFan1999 please confirm fix is valid at your end.

Beta installer here:
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh7/Beta/MMHInstaller.msi
Can't download the Beta Version.
 
A beta version with fixes for two issues reported last night is ready (issues were related to use of new ffmpeg 7 in MMH):

Version 7.1.24 Beta 1 (April 24 2024)
-------------
Fixes:
Channel Remix tool: Failed with user defined remixes with 7.1.4 and 5.1.4 outputs (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed @AudiophileStyle (NOTE: A new ffmpeg command line is now created for 7.1.4 and 5.1.4 remixes)
MMH Atmos Helper: Failed to create mono wavs after decode (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed @NCFan1999
Channel Split & Merge tool: Failed to split to mono files (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed

@AudiophileStyle and @NCFan1999 please confirm fix is valid at your end.

Beta installer here:
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh7/Beta/MMHInstaller.msi
Works perfectly Garry. Thank you so much.
 
Music Media Helper 7.1.24 released

Version 7.1.24 (April 25 2024)
-------------
Fixes:
Channel Remix tool: Failed with user defined remixes with 7.1.4 and 5.1.4 outputs (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed
MMH Atmos Helper: Failed to create mono wavs after decode (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed
Channel Split & Merge tool: Failed to split to mono files (change in ffmpeg 7) - fixed

Changes:
Media File Manager: 'Movie' column now uses 'Natural' sorting (e.g. before '300' before '1917')
Media File Manager: 'Media Size' column forces 3 decimal points (e.g. 5.340 GB)

Direct link:
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh7/MMHInstaller.msi

Otherwise use the existing MMH 'Check for Updates' command
 
I have just uploaded Music Media Helper 8 Alpha 1 for user testing/feedback.

MMH 8 uses Microsoft .NET 8 which is the current long term .NET release which offers improved performance and features for developers/users.

This MMH 8.0.0 Alpha 1 release is identical to the current MMH 7 official release, except that it uses the .NET 8 runtime and the latest 3rd Party UI library which now supports .NET 8.

I have started to split the UI code into a library for future support of non-Windows systems but this isn't utilised in MMH 8 just yet (see why below) but its more important to get users onto .NET 8. Over the coming weeks I'll merge the new Library code into MMH 8 (one tool/release at a time)

IMPORTANT: Microsoft ends support for .NET 7 on May 14 2024. .NET 7 will no longer receive security patches and other fixes. It is critical that ALL MMH users update to .NET 8 (and MMH 8) as soon as possible, certainly before the end of May 2024 otherwise .NET 7 and any apps using .NET 7 could become a security risk to your PC.


INSTALLING MMH 8:
To use MMH 8 users must first install the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64). MMH 8 and MMH 7 are independent (you can install both and run either. But I recommend you move to MMH 8 asap and uninstall MMH 7 and .NET 7 by end of May 2024.

Change log (from current MMH 7.1.24):
MMH 8.0.0 Alpha 1
-------------
New:
.NET Desktop Runtime upgraded to version .NET 8 (performance improvements)

Changes:
Updated 3rd party UI controls to latest 23.2.5
Updated 'Check for Updates' dialog (now shows more information)
Updated PDF docs (only changing MMH and .NET references to version 8)

NOTE: There will be one further update to MMH 7 before May 14. After that update I will only support users on MMH 8.

Users can manually install MMH 8 by copy and pasting these links into your browser and installing each package:
1. Download .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64):
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/...u/runtime-desktop-8.0.4-windows-x64-installer

2. Download MMH 8 Installer (x64):
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh8/publish.htm

THX
Garry
 
Installed.

You will get warnings from Windows and most likely from your Anti-virus software etc. (Norton 360 in my case)

Windows initially tries to block it, but persevere by clicking on Keep etc.
Norton 360 then says it doesn't have a Digital Signature, so clicked on always allow.
I've also reported to Microsoft as a Safe Website.
 
I have just uploaded Music Media Helper 8 Alpha 1 for user testing/feedback.

MMH 8 uses Microsoft .NET 8 which is the current long term .NET release which offers improved performance and features for developers/users.

This MMH 8.0.0 Alpha 1 release is identical to the current MMH 7 official release, except that it uses the .NET 8 runtime and the latest 3rd Party UI library which now supports .NET 8.

I have started to split the UI code into a library for future support of non-Windows systems but this isn't utilised in MMH 8 just yet (see why below) but its more important to get users onto .NET 8. Over the coming weeks I'll merge the new Library code into MMH 8 (one tool/release at a time)

IMPORTANT: Microsoft ends support for .NET 7 on May 14 2024. .NET 7 will no longer receive security patches and other fixes. It is critical that ALL MMH users update to .NET 8 (and MMH 8) as soon as possible, certainly before the end of May 2024 otherwise .NET 7 and any apps using .NET 7 could become a security risk to your PC.


INSTALLING MMH 8:
To use MMH 8 users must first install the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64). MMH 8 and MMH 7 are independent (you can install both and run either. But I recommend you move to MMH 8 asap and uninstall MMH 7 and .NET 7 by end of May 2024.

Change log (from current MMH 7.1.24):
MMH 8.0.0 Alpha 1
-------------
New:
.NET Desktop Runtime upgraded to version .NET 8 (performance improvements)

Changes:
Updated 3rd party UI controls to latest 23.2.5
Updated 'Check for Updates' dialog (now shows more information)
Updated PDF docs (only changing MMH and .NET references to version 8)

NOTE: There will be one further update to MMH 7 before May 14. After that update I will only support users on MMH 8.

Users can manually install MMH 8 by copy and pasting these links into your browser and installing each package:
1. Download .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64):
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/...u/runtime-desktop-8.0.4-windows-x64-installer

2. Download MMH 8 Installer (x64):
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh8/publish.htm

THX
Garry
Thanks again Garry. I was able to download and install without a hitch. I did have to tell Windows to "keep" the file but it was a quick install and using it to convert from MKV to flac and then convert from 7.1 to 5.1 was lightning fast. And it seems to work nicely to down convert the Atmos to 5.1. I'll find out once I play it in the car. Amazing work.
 
Thanks for this version. I was also able to download and install with no problems using windows 7. Need to find the tool to convert 7.1 to 5.1. I believe I found the conversion process for Atmos to 5.1. Thanks again.
 
Music Media Helper 7.1.25 released

Version 7.1.25 (May 2 2024) - Support for MMH 7 ends soon. Microsoft .NET 7 unsupported from May 14 2024
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Fixes:
MMH Atmos Helper: 'CopyTags' error when creating MKV files in certain circumstances - fixed @niunduro

Changes:
Updated MKVToolnix to 84.0

(Same changes made to new MMH 8 Beta 1 release)

MMH 8 Beta 1 here:
Users can manually install MMH 8 by copy and pasting these links into your browser and installing each package:
1. Download .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64): Only if not already installed
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/...u/runtime-desktop-8.0.4-windows-x64-installer

2. Download MMH 8 Installer (x64):
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh8/publish.htm
 
Music Media Helper 7.1.25 released

Version 7.1.25 (May 2 2024) - Support for MMH 7 ends soon. Microsoft .NET 7 unsupported from May 14 2024
-------------
Fixes:
MMH Atmos Helper: 'CopyTags' error when creating MKV files in certain circumstances - fixed @niunduro

Changes:
Updated MKVToolnix to 84.0

(Same changes made to new MMH 8 Beta 1 release)

MMH 8 Beta 1 here:
Users can manually install MMH 8 by copy and pasting these links into your browser and installing each package:
1. Download .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (x64): Only if not already installed
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/...u/runtime-desktop-8.0.4-windows-x64-installer

2. Download MMH 8 Installer (x64):
https://reva.blob.core.windows.net/mmh8/publish.htm
bug fixed confirmed. Thanks!
 
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MMH 8 Beta 1 auto updated, no issues

In October 2025, Windows 10 will stop being supported by Microsoft so security will decrease from then on. Will the switch to Windows 11 cause any changes?

I've only Windows 11 on my Microsoft Surface, and my perfectly functioning 5 year old top spec PC will not support W11 so a new PC is needed (I'll keep the old one just not use it on the Net), so much for eco friendly computing :mad:
 
Installed V. 8 Beta. Everything launches perfectly, but when I click "Extract Audio from MKV" I get this alert:

Screenshot 2024-05-02 at 10.17.12 AM.png
 
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