+1 for phpgedview.
I've used it extensively for my family as well. The interface is a little quirky but once you get it up and running, it's pretty powerful.
Any multi-channel surround format won't be effective until people start mixing for it. Otherwise, you're just going to end up with an upmix of the original 5.1 mix -- not a true 13.1.
These days, most movies are likely doing their final mix only to stereo (for TV), LCR, LCRS (dolby surround), 5.1, and 7.1. Adding another stem type adds more cost to the production -- extra cost I think most studios will opt to skip.
But, heck -- the same thing could have been said about DVDs and 5.1 a few years ago;)
+1 for phpgedview. I've used it extensively for my family as well. The interface is a little quirky but once you get it up and running, it's pretty powerful.
Try using the SmtpSelect extension. I had some of the same frustration you experienced until I found it.
https://addons.mozilla.org/thunderbird/2234/
Will the scorch plug-in from Sibelius work for you? Sounds like it's pretty much designed for what you're looking for.l
http://www.sibelius.com/products/scorch/index.htm
http://www.sibeliusmusic.com/
Any multi-channel surround format won't be effective until people start mixing for it. Otherwise, you're just going to end up with an upmix of the original 5.1 mix -- not a true 13.1.
;)
These days, most movies are likely doing their final mix only to stereo (for TV), LCR, LCRS (dolby surround), 5.1, and 7.1. Adding another stem type adds more cost to the production -- extra cost I think most studios will opt to skip.
But, heck -- the same thing could have been said about DVDs and 5.1 a few years ago
So far it seems to be cheat free and usually has a pretty good crew playing :)