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2002-02-18 by Eli Krantzberg
Hi All, Sorry for the slightly OT topic (it seemed timely:-)) but can anyone point me to a free MP3 encoder (for the Mac). I have been using SoundJam but it "ran out". It says Ive used up all my free encodings. I didn't realize there was a finite limit to it's (free) usage. Thanks. -- Eli Krantzberg Nightshift Orchestra / Almat Productions http://www.nightshiftorchestra.com
2002-02-19 by Anders Elverhøy
>> Hi All, >> >> Sorry for the slightly OT topic (it seemed timely:-)) but can anyone >> point me to a free MP3 encoder (for the Mac). I have been using SoundJam >> but it "ran out". It says Ive used up all my free encodings. I didn't >> realize there was a finite limit to it's (free) usage. >> >> Thanks. >> >> -- >> Eli Krantzberg > > itunes, free at apple.com > > -- > Peace, > > George III I'd like to warn you about Itunes. Although it is a very useful application, the mp3 encoding is not useful for professional work in my opinion. My mixes sounds totally different in itunes. Even converting at 320 kbps gives you a bassboost and it does something weird with the stereo image. For some reason it appears to "boost" up the amount of reverb if you A/B test it with you master wave/aiff file. At least, that's what I experience.... I'm going for Spark. (I know, it's not exactly free....) BTW, I think SoundJam sounds better than itunes. At least 2.6. For some reason I lost my 2.6 version and installed 2.5 or something and that didn't sound half of 2.6. My 2 cents.... [@nders] -- www.revolvermusic.no Mac G4 450MP - OS 9.2.2 - 384ram - Logic 4.8.1 TC Powercore 1.5 - Motu 2408 - RamsaDA7 ES-1 - EXS24 - NI B4 - Recycle 2.0 PSP MIX&Stereo Pack - Silverspike Reverbit- (and about every free VST I could find)
2002-02-20 by Anders Elverhøy
> > There is an option to Boost Bass&Treble :o) i'm pretty sure it is engage in > u'r case !! > Igor No, it is not. My EQ is turned off. But one shouldn't expect world-class converting from a free product. Just be aware. [@nders] -- www.revolvermusic.no Mac G4 450MP - OS 9.2.2 - 384ram - Logic 4.8.1 TC Powercore 1.5 - Motu 2408 - RamsaDA7 ES-1 - EXS24 - NI B4 - Recycle 2.0 PSP MIX&Stereo Pack - Silverspike Reverbit-
2002-02-20 by Teddy Kumpel
> Anders Elverhøy wrote: > >> I'd like to warn you about Itunes. >> Although it is a very useful application, the mp3 encoding is not useful >> for professional work in my opinion. >> >> BTW, I think SoundJam sounds better than itunes. >> At least 2.6. > > Thanks for the warning. I have been using Soundjam v.2.5.1 verry happily, > until it "ran out". I downloaded iTunes but haven't installed it yet. I'll > proceed with due caution, and check for any default bass/treble boosts, rogue > extensions, etc. > > -- > Eli Krantzberg apparently Anders hasn't found the preference for the "sound enhancer" or "sound wrecker" as I call it. I think iTunes is way better than sound jam. In fact isn't it the same code? I remember reading somewhere that apple bought the license to use the code. teddy -- GO SEE http://www.teddybut.com and http://www.mp3.com/teddybut Kumpelstiltskin Music, Inc./EMI Music Publishing Burning Beagle Studios, Brooklyn, NY
2002-02-20 by HELP@MusicBootCamp.com
iTunes and SoundJam were developed by the same people.
> From: Teddy Kumpel <teddybut@...> > Reply-To: exs-users@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 13:26:21 -0500 > To: <exs-users@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [exs] Re: Re:MP3 Converter > >> Anders Elverhøy wrote: >> >>> I'd like to warn you about Itunes. >>> Although it is a very useful application, the mp3 encoding is not useful >>> for professional work in my opinion. >>> >>> BTW, I think SoundJam sounds better than itunes. >>> At least 2.6. >> >> Thanks for the warning. I have been using Soundjam v.2.5.1 verry happily, >> until it "ran out". I downloaded iTunes but haven't installed it yet. I'll >> proceed with due caution, and check for any default bass/treble boosts, rogue >> extensions, etc. >> >> -- >> Eli Krantzberg > > apparently Anders hasn't found the preference for the "sound enhancer" or > "sound wrecker" as I call it. I think iTunes is way better than sound jam. > In fact isn't it the same code? I remember reading somewhere that apple > bought the license to use the code. > > teddy > -- > GO SEE > http://www.teddybut.com and http://www.mp3.com/teddybut > Kumpelstiltskin Music, Inc./EMI Music Publishing > Burning Beagle Studios, Brooklyn, NY > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > exs-users-unsubscribe@egroups.com > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >
2002-02-21 by Anders Elverhøy
> Re:MP3 Converter > > Anders Elverhøy wrote: >> But one shouldn't expect world-class converting from a free product. > > Sorry to get a bit OT, on Windows you can. The best MP3 codec around seems > to be "Lame", even better (and WAY) faster than the "original" Fraunhofer > institute one. > Maybe there's something like that for Macs as well? > I'm afraid I haven't found it.(I'm hunting high and low) But you probably should check http://mp3licensing.com/mp3/mp3pro.html This should be interesting reading and very useful for windows users. You can download a free MP3pro encoder/reader. Good luck! [@nders] -- www.revolvermusic.no Mac G4 450MP - OS 9.2.2 - 384ram - Logic 4.8.1 TC Powercore 1.5 - Motu 2408 - RamsaDA7 ES-1 - EXS24 - NI B4 - Recycle 2.0 PSP MIX&Stereo Pack - Silverspike Reverbit- (and about every free VST I could find)
2002-02-21 by Anders Elverhøy
> > apparently Anders hasn't found the preference for the "sound enhancer" or > "sound wrecker" as I call it. I think iTunes is way better than sound jam. > In fact isn't it the same code? I remember reading somewhere that apple > bought the license to use the code. > > teddy Yes I'm afraid I have found the "sound enhancer" I even turned it off. If you listen to different encoders there definitely is a difference. Although it is the same people behind doesn't mean it is the same code. It sounds different. Have you tested SoundJam 2.6 against itunes? [@nders] -- www.revolvermusic.no Mac G4 450MP - OS 9.2.2 - 384ram - Logic 4.8.1 TC Powercore 1.5 - Motu 2408 - RamsaDA7 ES-1 - EXS24 - NI B4 - Recycle 2.0 PSP MIX&Stereo Pack - Silverspike Reverbit- (and about every free VST I could find)