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Ryan Whippet

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09-01-2008 04:48

I'm using audacity to cut songs into 10 second segments, i heard that there is a more efficient method then just cut, paste, cut, paste....rinse and repeat.

now this method can take forever. is there any other program that can just have parameters set and then cut the song into appropriate segments, and how would i do this?

Vampaerus Wysznik

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09-01-2008 05:36

http://audacityteam.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=28

anything you can do with cut/paste can usually be done with a 3rd party macro util. But the folks there would be better suited to walk you thru that.

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09-01-2008 08:49

You could do the following:

Convert the file into an mp3 if necessary. You will probably want to put it into a folder by itself.

Download and install Slice audio splitter from http://www.nch.com.au/splitter/index.html. Note that it asks if you want to install some other non-free software during the install process. Uncheck the boxes if you don't want the non-free stuff.

I just cut Porcupine Tree's Shallow into 9 second segments in just a few seconds with very little effort.

Then you'd have to run a mp3 to wav file converter on each resulting mp3 file.

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09-01-2008 09:09

You could do the following:

Convert the file into an mp3 if necessary.

Download and install Slice audio splitter from http://www.nch.com.au/splitter/index.html. Note that it asks if you want to install some other non-free software during the install process. Uncheck the boxes if you don't want the non-free stuff.

I just cut Porcupine Tree's Shallow into 9 second segments in a few minutes with very little effort.

It didn't work at first, it looked like it worked instantly, but gave no output. I checked the company's forum and found a post that said to install http://www.nch.com.au/components/mp3el.exe so I did and then it worked.

To upload into SL you would then run a batch mp3 to wav converter.

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Toy LaFollette

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09-01-2008 09:16

very nice, ty Suezanne

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09-01-2008 11:04

From: SuezanneC Baskerville

I just cut Porcupine Tree's Shallow into 9 second segments in a few minutes with very little effort.

I have nothing useful to contribute to this thread but I just had to say that Porcupine Tree is the greatest band ever!

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SuezanneC Baskerville

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09-01-2008 12:10

I think I'll listen to Chip's station a while.

What is a good way to batch convert the mp3 files to wav files, with minimal effort, and with the volumes matching properly?

Audacity's chain function seems needlessly geeky and obscure.

I downloaded Spark Audio converter and that failed totally.

Irfanview doesn't do sound files.

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09-01-2008 12:30

I use WAV MP3 Converter that I bought awile ago and its easy and seems tgo work fine

http://www.wav-mp3.com/

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09-01-2008 13:32

I've been using avsmedia audio and video tools for a couple of years so far. Really nice products for a low price.

http://www.avsmedia.com/

$29.99 for 10 audio tools including bulk bit rate conversions.

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Kira Zobel

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09-01-2008 13:42

I use a program like this.
http://www.sonicspot.com/wavsplitter/wavsplitter.html
Do By Time, the 10 seconds, and it will auto cut it for you.

You just have to turn the mp3 into a Wav file, and then convert the wav clips into mp3's again, not that hard in Audacity.

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09-01-2008 14:10

Nice ones, assuming it works, Haven't tried it yet.

It's been at least 4 years since I wanted to upload a piece of music into SL, but better to find the application late rather than never, I suppose.

Still not free, though.

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Ryan Whippet

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09-02-2008 06:04

From: SuezanneC Baskerville

Nice ones, assuming it works, Haven't tried it yet.

It's been at least 4 years since I wanted to upload a piece of music into SL, but better to find the application late rather than never, I suppose.

Still not free, though.

There is always utorrent

Adacity methods, help required
Ryan Whippet Registered User Join date: 30 Dec 2006 Posts: 4	09-01-2008 04:48 I'm using audacity to cut songs into 10 second segments, i heard that there is a more efficient method then just cut, paste, cut, paste....rinse and repeat. now this method can take forever. is there any other program that can just have parameters set and then cut the song into appropriate segments, and how would i do this?
Vampaerus Wysznik bad lurker Join date: 12 Apr 2008 Posts: 1,011	09-01-2008 05:36 http://audacityteam.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=28 anything you can do with cut/paste can usually be done with a 3rd party macro util. But the folks there would be better suited to walk you thru that. _____________________ Small scale web hosting for your SL or RL. Payable monthly in L$.
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	09-01-2008 08:49 You could do the following: Convert the file into an mp3 if necessary. You will probably want to put it into a folder by itself. Download and install Slice audio splitter from http://www.nch.com.au/splitter/index.html. Note that it asks if you want to install some other non-free software during the install process. Uncheck the boxes if you don't want the non-free stuff. I just cut Porcupine Tree's Shallow into 9 second segments in just a few seconds with very little effort. Then you'd have to run a mp3 to wav file converter on each resulting mp3 file. _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	09-01-2008 09:09 You could do the following: Convert the file into an mp3 if necessary. Download and install Slice audio splitter from http://www.nch.com.au/splitter/index.html. Note that it asks if you want to install some other non-free software during the install process. Uncheck the boxes if you don't want the non-free stuff. I just cut Porcupine Tree's Shallow into 9 second segments in a few minutes with very little effort. It didn't work at first, it looked like it worked instantly, but gave no output. I checked the company's forum and found a post that said to install http://www.nch.com.au/components/mp3el.exe so I did and then it worked. To upload into SL you would then run a batch mp3 to wav converter. _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
Toy LaFollette I eat paintchips Join date: 11 Feb 2004 Posts: 2,359	09-01-2008 09:16 very nice, ty Suezanne _____________________ "So you see, my loyalty lies with Second Life, not with Linden Lab. Where I perceive the actions of Linden Lab to be in conflict with the best interests of Second Life, I side with Second Life."-Jacek
Chip Midnight ate my baby! Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 10,231	09-01-2008 11:04 From: SuezanneC Baskerville I just cut Porcupine Tree's Shallow into 9 second segments in a few minutes with very little effort. I have nothing useful to contribute to this thread but I just had to say that Porcupine Tree is the greatest band ever! _____________________ My other hobby: www.live365.com/stations/chip_midnight
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	09-01-2008 12:10 I think I'll listen to Chip's station a while. What is a good way to batch convert the mp3 files to wav files, with minimal effort, and with the volumes matching properly? Audacity's chain function seems needlessly geeky and obscure. I downloaded Spark Audio converter and that failed totally. Irfanview doesn't do sound files. _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
Toy LaFollette I eat paintchips Join date: 11 Feb 2004 Posts: 2,359	09-01-2008 12:30 I use WAV MP3 Converter that I bought awile ago and its easy and seems tgo work fine http://www.wav-mp3.com/ _____________________ "So you see, my loyalty lies with Second Life, not with Linden Lab. Where I perceive the actions of Linden Lab to be in conflict with the best interests of Second Life, I side with Second Life."-Jacek
Jesse Barnett 500,000 scoville units Join date: 21 May 2006 Posts: 4,160	09-01-2008 13:32 I've been using avsmedia audio and video tools for a couple of years so far. Really nice products for a low price. http://www.avsmedia.com/ $29.99 for 10 audio tools including bulk bit rate conversions. _____________________ I (who is a she not a he) reserve the right to exercise selective comprehension of the OP's question at anytime. From: someone I am still around, just no longer here. See you across the aisle. Hope LL burns in hell for archiving this forum
Kira Zobel Registered User Join date: 6 Jan 2006 Posts: 345	09-01-2008 13:42 I use a program like this. http://www.sonicspot.com/wavsplitter/wavsplitter.html Do By Time, the 10 seconds, and it will auto cut it for you. You just have to turn the mp3 into a Wav file, and then convert the wav clips into mp3's again, not that hard in Audacity.
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	09-01-2008 14:10 Nice ones, assuming it works, Haven't tried it yet. It's been at least 4 years since I wanted to upload a piece of music into SL, but better to find the application late rather than never, I suppose. Still not free, though. _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
Ryan Whippet Registered User Join date: 30 Dec 2006 Posts: 4	Free issues 09-02-2008 06:04 From: SuezanneC Baskerville Nice ones, assuming it works, Haven't tried it yet. It's been at least 4 years since I wanted to upload a piece of music into SL, but better to find the application late rather than never, I suppose. Still not free, though. There is always utorrent

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