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Converting m4p to mp3 for ringtones...
is there any opensource mac os x (10.4) software that will allow me to convert aac/m4p files to mp3s, and splice it? i tried audacity for mac, and it doesn't work very well (as opposed to the .exe for windows)
let me know, thanks
let me know, thanks
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After discovering my phone can play mp3 files as ringtones, I immediately grabbed some of my favorite songs and tried to crop and convert them. After trying to do so using Quicktime Pro and iTunes (far more hassle then it's worth), I gave up until I found a hint online (posted by an anonymous forumite elsewhere) that lets you do the same thing in iTunes in half the time!
First, in iTunes you need to go to Prefs, then Import, then change your import settings to mp3 (I used 112kbps, quality is less important than compactness for my ringtones). Then, find the song you want, and go through the song to figure out which part you want to be the ringtone (IE: 00:30.00 to 00:42.00) and then Command-I to get info on the song. Under the Options tab ...
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First, in iTunes you need to go to Prefs, then Import, then change your import settings to mp3 (I used 112kbps, quality is less important than compactness for my ringtones). Then, find the song you want, and go through the song to figure out which part you want to be the ringtone (IE: 00:30.00 to 00:42.00) and then Command-I to get info on the song. Under the Options tab ...
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you can also download Audacity from download.com for free. You can also edit songs with this software - track lengths and whatnot.... I also made a little Queen Medley for a ringtone.
I want to ride my bicycle.
I want to ride my bicycle.
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