'Out of Memory' error while importing mp3 file into Sonar

I just posted the same problem right now

Hi scook,
 
Thanks, it works.

It has something to do with the ID3v1 or ID3v2 tags. Sorry I'm not able to check right now, but it's been brought up on these forums before. I *believe* Sonar doesn't support ID3v2, and any mp3 with those tags cause the error, but you would have to double check that or I can later when I done with working.

Glad you got it figured out. You could also use an audio editor like SoundForge or a free one such as Wavosaur or Waveshop. One of the few tasks that cause me to keep an audio editor around.

convert the file to a wav before importing into SONAR

Removing the mp3 tags from existing mp3 files should also work.


Free mp3 tag editors

SONAR doesn't support ID3v2.4 tags. ID3v2.3 tags are OK. It was discussed in this thread a couple years ago.

M@ B


I picked up a virus that was bundled with the free file converter..... Something called the "Mixi.DJ Browser Redirect" virus. It's basically malware that hijacks your browser (in my case FireFox) and installs a toolbar and redirects your search engine to theirs and probably invades your privacy and info. I googled and followed some instructions on the net on how to get rid of it and it worked, but not before i bought a $40 registry cleaner that didnt find it.

VERY sorry you went through that.  I always use Downloads.net when looking for freeware.  It is a site run by the CNET magazine people, and they promise that any software is virus free from their site.  The one thing you have to look out for is that the installer process, which comes from the downloads.net site itself, usually has pre-checked boxes for installing things like the Ask toolbar or for installing Chrome.  Just make sure to remove those check boxes and installations should run fine.  I have used this site for many many years now, and have never caught any viruses from doing so.


If, by the way, you are at all unsure if you got rid of all of the virus registry keys and such, shoot me a PM if you want some additional assistance in reviewing things.


Bob Bone

Thanks Bob. I was typing when you posted your reply, so i didnt see it before i posted. Everything seems to be normal, but i was reading that it goes for your passwords and account info, etc. So i'm kinda concerned about that.

I picked up a virus that was bundled with the free file converter.

It is not clear that the Mixi.dj toolbar is a "virus" per se, rather than an unwanted "feature." The effect may be the same, but typically a virus is a stealth addition to otherwise useful code, not something that is intentionally bundled with software. It looks like this malware browser add on may be like the other annoying toolbars by Ask and Google which are paid hitchhikers on freeware, known to be present to the developer or distributor. An ethical distributor will give the option to not install such malware, but often it is installed by default, and the opt out is easy to miss (also unethical in my opinion). One consequence of this model is that a site may technically claim that it is distributing only software that is "virus free," and still host software that foists this crap off on you.

"Mixi.DJ Browser Redirect"

slartabartfast

I picked up a virus that was bundled with the free file converter.

It is not clear that the Mixi.dj toolbar is a "virus" per se, rather than an unwanted "feature." The effect may be the same, but typically a virus is a stealth addition to otherwise useful code, not something that is intentionally bundled with software. It looks like this malware browser add on may be like the other annoying toolbars by Ask and Google which are paid hitchhikers on freeware, known to be present to the developer or distributor. An ethical distributor will give the option to not install such malware, but often it is installed by default, and the opt out is easy to miss (also unethical in my opinion). One consequence of this model is that a site may technically claim that it is distributing only software that is "virus free," and still host software that foists this crap off on you.

I QUITE agree with you on the unethical approach to pre-checking boxes that will if not noticed install unwanted software.  Even the downloads.net site does that - it is I suppose how they support themselves.  I cannot vouch for other sites, but I can say that for freeware that I have downloaded using that site, as long as I pay close attention to the install process, I simply make sure to look for any such pre-checked boxes and remove the checks and continue the installation of ONLY the desired software, and that has worked well for me.


I happen to use a nice bit of freeware for doing a couple of things.  The software is called the YTD Video Downloader, and I use it to download videos from YouTube.  It has an additional feature that it converts from lots of formats into lots of formats, so you can download a video clip, then convert it to Wav, MP3, etc.  Since it does both the downloads and the conversions, it is my normal goto software for doing either function.


There are lots of free ones out there that do similar functions - including just conversions, if you do not wish to also have the capacity to download videos.


Hope that helps, 


Bob Bone

Speaking of apps, do you realize how much you're giving away when you download an iOS or Android app? Look closely at the terms you're agreeing to. You're granting them the right to gather your name, telephone number, email address, physical location, an inventory of other software you have on your phone, plus any other information that might be contained in the phone's file system, and to sell that information to anyone willing to pay for it. 

How many of us would download a program onto our computers if those were the terms?

After some more digging, i found mixidj hijacked IE and GoogleChrome, although i wasnt on them at the time. Just spent a couple more hours resetting all of my browser settings for each and running some malware scans/removals (more freeware...). Prior to this, PC Cleaner was still detecting malware, it isnt any longer. I guess that's a good thing.

Thanks for all the comments/suggestions.

bitflipper


Speaking of apps, do you realize how much you're giving away when you download an iOS or Android app? Look closely at the terms you're agreeing to. You're granting them the right to gather your name, telephone number, email address, physical location, an inventory of other software you have on your phone, plus any other information that might be contained in the phone's file system, and to sell that information to anyone willing to pay for it. 

How many of us would download a program onto our computers if those were the terms?

There's a bill for that.


Anyone care to guess how much chance this has of passing the House?


http://www.zdnet.com/new-house-privacy-bill-will-require-apps-to-gain-consent-before-sharing-personal-data-7000015207/?s_cid=e539&ttag=e539