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PsyTiax
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Posted : May 20, 2008 19:33:01
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Hi guys, by any chance does anyone knows of a software that would allow me to automatically convert all the VBR Mp3 I have on my computer to CBR ?
The reason I'd like to do this is that I own 2 CDJ-400 and they handle VBR Mp3 like shit (can't go fast-forward).
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UnderTow
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Posted : May 20, 2008 20:03
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That will probably sound like shit (double encoding). You would be much better off re-encoding from CDs or WAVS.
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PsyTiax
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Posted : May 20, 2008 21:31
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I can't, for several of those files I don't have the original. |
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Psytracked
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Posted : May 20, 2008 21:40
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bluespectralmonkey
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Posted : May 21, 2008 11:05
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PsyTiax
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Posted : May 21, 2008 16:47
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Come one, I buy tons of cd, I can take a pic of them if you're still doubting 
The MP3 for which I don't have is mostly free music, nothing illegal here I think  |
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Spindrift
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Posted : May 21, 2008 16:49
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PsyTiax
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Posted : May 21, 2008 17:20
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So basically, encoding VBR to WAV and then to CBR would f*** with the audio's quality, even if I choose a high bitrate ? |
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UnderTow
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Posted : May 21, 2008 18:31
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Yep. |
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Posted : May 21, 2008 19:09
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PsyTiax
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Posted : May 21, 2008 19:53
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Alright, I'll just forget about those files then... Thanks |
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smehoparanoya
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Posted : May 22, 2008 09:23
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Decoding to wav from mp3 won't help the quality, and play original wave/cda files, they sound much better, i can tell
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Psytracked
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Posted : May 22, 2008 20:12
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Yep its worth reminding folks that mp3 encoding is a form of lossy compression. Quality is lost and you won't get it back, even if you then convert it to wav or aiff or cda.
I have managed to get some life into a few mp3s by running them through an Aphex 204 (gently) and re recording them as wav.
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Upavas
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Posted : May 26, 2008 08:16
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After all certain frequencies get taken out to make the data stream less when you convert from Wav to mp3. The sound appears less loud than it really is and you will hear the difference! A reason why mp3 players screw up peoples ears...
btw. interesting approach Psytracked! Even though I doubt you would have gotten even close to the original wav, it is a good idea when you want to save an old track...
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Psytracked
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Posted : May 26, 2008 17:00
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^^^ no substitute for a wav or aiff, a desperate measure with mild improvement.
....a little off topic and maybe not of that much interest to psy producers, but I have converted drum/percussion loops from wav to low bitrate real audio and mp3 for a lo-fi effect.... can work nicely.
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