[Solved] Trouble importing MP3 files

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2015/05/25 12:45:17 (permalink)

[Solved] Trouble importing MP3 files

I'm unable to import MP3 backing tracks into Sonar Platinum. The files show in the browser, but I can't drag/drop, or import into a track. Double clicking the file does nothing as well. Can anyone give me some guidance as to what I may be missing?

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    herbroselle
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    Re: Trouble importing MP3 files 2015/05/25 13:39:09 (permalink)
    mp3s need a license with sonar - did you do that?
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    Re: Trouble importing MP3 files 2015/05/25 13:43:55 (permalink)
    Not to import however mp3 files can be copy protected. If they are copy protected, I do not believe import is possible.
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    rworkman
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    Re: Trouble importing MP3 files 2015/05/25 14:03:03 (permalink)
    herbroselle, I'm not sure what you mean by licensing. How do I accomplish that? This files are purchased backing tracks (mp3).

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    scook
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    Re: Trouble importing MP3 files 2015/05/25 14:05:10 (permalink)
    SONAR does not require a license to import mp3 files. My bet is on the files being copy protected. Contact the seller and see if you are allowed to use the files as you plan.
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    Re: Trouble importing MP3 files 2015/05/25 14:24:18 (permalink)
    I've had this problem before and again the other day when trying to import a file from my mp3 player connected via USB port. I found that moving the file to a location on my pc HDD and importing it from there worked though. No idea why that should make any difference, but it did in my case.

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    rworkman
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    Re: Trouble importing MP3 files 2015/05/25 14:45:43 (permalink)
    Just got a reply for the seller of the backing tracks, and there is not type of copyright protection on the files. I tried various mp3/mp4 files, with no luck. This must have something to do with Sonar. I can play them in my audio player on my computer??

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    Re: Trouble importing MP3 files 2015/05/25 14:51:10 (permalink)
    paulo
    I've had this problem before and again the other day when trying to import a file from my mp3 player connected via USB port. I found that moving the file to a location on my pc HDD and importing it from there worked though. No idea why that should make any difference, but it did in my case.


    Yea, this can be a combination of the type of file it is, the folder area of where it is (Windows may deem it 'protected' from the User permission directory and so forth), or the level of Administrative rights...........The virus protector kicks in and probably marks the files, etc.  
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    Re: Trouble importing MP3 files 2015/05/25 14:51:29 (permalink)
    I never tried importing an MP3 before, but just tried a 192Kbps MP3 file and it worked OK.   I have Platinum version. 

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    rworkman
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    Re: Trouble importing MP3 files 2015/05/25 14:56:03 (permalink)
    Okay, got it figured out. For some reason it would not import from my external storage drive. Moved the MP3 files I wanted, into the Audio folder (cakewalk) in the browser, and Viola!
    Thanks for all the input.
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    scook
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    Re: Trouble importing MP3 files 2015/05/25 15:02:54 (permalink)
    mp3 files must be converted to wave during the import process. I am not sure where that conversion takes place, it may be trying to write to the device hosting the mp3 which may explain why the import process is sensitive to the location of the files.
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    Re: Trouble importing MP3 files 2015/05/25 15:03:52 (permalink)
    You can't import from compressed files either. Like, if the file is zipped, you have to unzip it first.

    StudioCat > I use Windows 10 and Sonar Platinum. I have a touch screen.
    I make some videos. This one shows how to do a physical loopback on the RME UCX to get many more equalizer nodes.
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    rworkman
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    Re: Trouble importing MP3 files 2015/05/25 17:38:08 (permalink)
    gswitz, that's exactly what the issue was. The root folder was a zipped folder. That's why Sonar couldn't access it.
    After unzipping the folder, I can open the files right from the browser window. The folder icon was so small, that I didn't realize it was zipped! Thanks to all for the help.
    Randy

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    gswitz
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    Re: Trouble importing MP3 files 2015/05/25 19:51:06 (permalink)
    Nice. You might update the subject of your first post to say solved. That'll save people the trouble of reading the thread.

    StudioCat > I use Windows 10 and Sonar Platinum. I have a touch screen.
    I make some videos. This one shows how to do a physical loopback on the RME UCX to get many more equalizer nodes.
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    rworkman
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    Re: Trouble importing MP3 files 2015/05/26 12:02:53 (permalink)
    Don't know who updated the title to "solved", but Thank You

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