Do you use the mp3 encoder bundled with X1?

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2012/04/12 21:42:29 (permalink)

Do you use the mp3 encoder bundled with X1?

So do you guys use this encoder or a 3rd party mp3 encoder? And if you do use a 3rd party encoder, is it more a hassle having to save it as a .wav file then converting it over to mp3?
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    John
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    Re:Do you use the mp3 encoder bundled with X1? 2012/04/12 22:03:10 (permalink)
    Yes I do. But I have it because I had Pro Audio 9.

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    Re:Do you use the mp3 encoder bundled with X1? 2012/04/12 22:10:33 (permalink)
    This is what I recommend ...

    http://www.sonnoxplugins....products/pro-codec.htm

    You load it as the last plug on your master bus and you can master realtime in MP3 and other codecs, then export directly to that format, skipping the .wav to .mp3 step.

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    Re:Do you use the mp3 encoder bundled with X1? 2012/04/13 06:31:05 (permalink)
    I have a separate program with a (legal) MP3 encoder so I export as wav and use that if I want an MP3 (which is not very often).

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    Re:Do you use the mp3 encoder bundled with X1? 2012/04/13 06:37:23 (permalink)
    I use the one in SONAR but have other programs that will also convert to MP3. Depends what I'm doing and what program I"ve been working in.

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    Re:Do you use the mp3 encoder bundled with X1? 2012/04/13 08:32:53 (permalink)
    I've always installed Lame and Sonar's config. for it.
    Also, there's always:
    http://www.autohotkey.net/~aaronbewza/AaronsSonarMp3Patch/index.html
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    Re:Do you use the mp3 encoder bundled with X1? 2012/04/13 09:41:36 (permalink)
    Couldnt see NOT getting Cakes Version for eliminate any hassels of trying to get other programs to work with it.  FAST EASY and at $19 Whay not?


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    Re:Do you use the mp3 encoder bundled with X1? 2012/04/13 10:50:42 (permalink)
    I always export my Sonar projects to WAV files. If I need an MP3 or FLAC, I use Media Monkey to do the conversion. I also have the LAME converter which works fine. 

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    Re:Do you use the mp3 encoder bundled with X1? 2012/04/13 11:21:52 (permalink)
    John - I have some older CW versions (CW Professional 8, Sonar 2.2, etc.) How do you use Pro Audio 9 to encode MP3 in X1? I you tell me what to look for, I'll look. Thanks.

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    Re:Do you use the mp3 encoder bundled with X1? 2012/04/13 12:11:53 (permalink)
    In Pro Audio 9 CW had the MP3 encoder included at what the say was extra cost. It was a one time deal.  Profession 8 did not have the MP3 encoder if I recall correctly. After Pro Audio 9 which was the last version of the Pro Audio line anyone that purchased PA 9 had a permanent right to use it in all following versions. Sonar 1 did not include the MP3 encoder as a built in cost for the program but CW let those that did not have PA 9 purchase the encoder at a low price.

    When I installed X1 all I had to do to authorize the encoder was insert the PA 9 disk. This was proof that I had paid the price for the encoder. I had to dl the 64 bit version but I did not have to pay for it.

    The above is somewhat  convoluted but I think it explains the reasons and the process.

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