How to make Mp3s with iTunes?

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2008/11/25 12:23:34 (permalink)

How to make Mp3s with iTunes?

You guys said it can be done. You said ( I searched the forums) iTunes had an MP3 encoder.

I downloaded the stuff (some CDStack1.1.dmg thingy) from Apple. Stuck it in a folder called GEAR.

Opened it up and it looked weird--just a computer-looking blob thingy. What am i supposed to do with it?
post edited by peggysuechan - 2008/11/25 12:28:44
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    bapu
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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 12:24:47 (permalink)
    I never said it could be done. And I'm one of the guys.
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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 12:30:32 (permalink)
    Hi-

    A .dmg file is a compressed file for Macs, not PCs, AFAIK. What exactly is it you're trying to do?

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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 12:31:20 (permalink)
    Export my audio to MP3.

    My paid-for-legit-2/25/2008 encoder from Cakewalk said my trial version expired, unlock a code. Next time, it didn't even emerge and tell me anything. Just tood me up--a real no-show.

    I called customer service. They're e-mailing me another one now.

    I don't know what the problem is, but I sure would like a back-up. I mean, when you want an MP3 of your latest superproject right away to e-mail to the family to prove your genius, and to convince them that you're not at home wasting away your life and passing up a paycheck for nothing--well, you just want it NOW.
    post edited by peggysuechan - 2008/11/25 13:08:38
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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 12:34:17 (permalink)
    You can have Itunes convert to an mp3 when it imports a CD. It is in the Edit/Preferences/General and look for import settings.

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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 13:06:13 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: bobleft

    You can have Itunes convert to an mp3 when it imports a CD. It is in the Edit/Preferences/General and look for import settings.



    Yep, in itunes on my macs i just right-click on the file and select "Create MP3 Version." Works great.

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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 13:17:33 (permalink)
    I think the default on installation of iTunes is AAC. You have to go into the preferences and change it to MP3. (I don't have iTunes at work to get you the terms).

    Then when you import a WAV export from SONAR into iTunes you can right click and convert to MP3.
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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 13:22:23 (permalink)
    When I right-click my song, my i Tunes version only offers to create an AAC version. Creating MP3s isn't even listed.

    OOps. Posted this after yours above. Didn't see yours yet.
    post edited by peggysuechan - 2008/11/25 13:35:28
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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 13:32:17 (permalink)
    Hmm... you can set up the LAME encoder for Sonar ... just search using "lame" here to get the info needed to set everything up.

    Lame can be downloaded from
    - http://lame.sourceforge.net/
    - http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Lame_Encoder.htm

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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 13:52:00 (permalink)
    I went into preferences and looked through the tabs for resetting the AAC to MP3. Couldn't find it. It should've been in the Advanced tab, because that's where the Create AAC Version option is on the page where you play the music, above the play buttons.
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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 14:11:43 (permalink)
    It doesn't matter anymore, because--

    AHEM!     This is a plug for Cakewalk:


    They e-mailed me my encoder. Told me to save it to a CD or USB drive for future use.

    Now, warn't that just grand of 'em? And within just a few hours of calling 'em, too. With deeRECtions, no less.

    Thanks, Mister Lars Wicklund of Cakewalk Customer Service.
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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 15:45:17 (permalink)
    Glad to here you got it solved. Cakewalk customer service to the rescue. I've brought my mac in and I'll see what that setting is.

    [edit]
    Preferences | Advanced | Import Using

    change that to MP3 Encoder
    post edited by Storm - 2008/11/25 15:48:31
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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 15:47:52 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: peggysuechan

    You guys said it can be done. You said ( I searched the forums) iTunes had an MP3 encoder.

    I downloaded the stuff (some CDStack1.1.dmg thingy) from Apple. Stuck it in a folder called GEAR.

    Opened it up and it looked weird--just a computer-looking blob thingy. What am i supposed to do with it?

    not me and i would never say to put itunes on your DAw. Thats just purposterous. Thats itunes priogram will ruin and take over your daw and then talke over the world.
    Uninstall that itunes thingy and get any one of the free MP3 encoders available

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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 15:50:37 (permalink)
    It won't ruin it but you've got to uninstall the Startup process that Apple puts in FOR NO REASON other than to make it look like iTunes starts faster. Apple's code is as bad as Adobe's code for bloat for sure. But for those of you who keep iTunes on it can be converted.
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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 15:59:20 (permalink)
    Preferences | Advanced | Import Using

    Thanks, Storm, I found it. Now,for a new challenge....to uninstall iTune's Startup process....
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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/25 16:00:14 (permalink)
    I was being over the top on purpose . I know it wont ruin it, but it will ruin your recording session
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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/26 09:03:52 (permalink)
    When I uploaded the latest iTunes update a few months ago, it quit giving me the option to convert to mp3's. I may try what you guys have suggested here to see if it will work again. Although I'm using Audacity now anyway...

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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/26 11:03:57 (permalink)
    I know CJ. Par for the course here which is cool.

    I was clarifying for those who may have iTunes for their iPod.
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    RE: How to make Mp3s with iTunes? 2008/11/26 11:32:00 (permalink)
    I'm totally with CJ on this one.

    You could prolly get MSWord to encode an mp3 via a macro too but it don't mean it's a good way to go.

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