Converting to Mp3 format
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Hi everyone, I'd appreciate help with the best method for converting Finale scores to an Mp3 format. It seems to me that with earlier versions of Finale, one could convert directly to it, but now there are only two options, WAV and AIFF. I'm using iTunes on an iMac. I'm wondering if there's a good 3rd party program that works well enough to be recommended? I'll add that I absolutely need my files to end up in the Mp3 format. For extra credit, batch processing instructions would be welcome. Thanks!
P.S. I just found the option in iTunes to choose Mp3 Encoder from the Import Settings, but would still be interested in comments if someone else has a different, preferred method.
P.S. I just found the option in iTunes to choose Mp3 Encoder from the Import Settings, but would still be interested in comments if someone else has a different, preferred method.
- Peter Thomsen
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Actually it is not a matter of earlier versions of Finale, but rather a matter of your {playback device} choice:Al Fine wrote:… It seems to me that with earlier versions of Finale, one could convert directly to it, but now there are only two options, WAV and AIFF …
If you in the MIDI/Audio menu choose “Play Finale Through MIDI”, then you will get the MP3 audio file option.
If you in the MIDI/Audio menu choose “Play Finale Through Audio Units”, then you will get the WAV and AIFF audio file options.
Mac OS X 12.6.9 (Monterey), Finale user since 1996
- michelp
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Is you start with a Aiff or Wav file, there are (besides iTunes) programs which can convert to .mp3, such a AlltoMp3, Switch (not free), etc...
Michel
MacOsX 12.7.5, Finale 27.4.1 & 26.3.1, Mac Mini Intel Dual Core i7 3Ghz, 16 Go Ram. Azerty kb. MOTU Midi Express XT USB, Roland Sound Canvas SC-88vl, MOTU Audio Express. 2 monitors (27"' pivot, 24'"), JW Lua, RGP Lua
MacOsX 12.7.5, Finale 27.4.1 & 26.3.1, Mac Mini Intel Dual Core i7 3Ghz, 16 Go Ram. Azerty kb. MOTU Midi Express XT USB, Roland Sound Canvas SC-88vl, MOTU Audio Express. 2 monitors (27"' pivot, 24'"), JW Lua, RGP Lua
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You can use DumpMedia. It can guarantee the quality of the files. It won't cause any quality loss.
To convert your files, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Download and Install DumpMedia
Of course, we need to ensure that DumpMedia has been downloaded and installed on the personal computer. Once installed, open and launch the program.
Step 2: Add files
Under the “Library” menu, tick “Music” if you wanted to copy the songs you have. Once done, you will now be seeing all the songs and playlists stored on your iTunes library.
Step 3: Perform Adjustments On the Settings Of The Resulting Output
The next step that should be done is to perform the adjustments on the settings of the resulting output. You can choose any format from those that would be listed. The application supports many DRM-free formats including MP3.
This as well supports those in AC3, M4A, M4R, AIFF, FLAC, AU, and even MKA format. Selecting any of those formats you prefer will do.
Step 4: Tick The Convert Button to Begin The Process
Upon completing all the adjustments wanted for personalization or customization, the final step would now be the conversion process. You can just hit the “Convert” button which is located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
To convert your files, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Download and Install DumpMedia
Of course, we need to ensure that DumpMedia has been downloaded and installed on the personal computer. Once installed, open and launch the program.
Step 2: Add files
Under the “Library” menu, tick “Music” if you wanted to copy the songs you have. Once done, you will now be seeing all the songs and playlists stored on your iTunes library.
Step 3: Perform Adjustments On the Settings Of The Resulting Output
The next step that should be done is to perform the adjustments on the settings of the resulting output. You can choose any format from those that would be listed. The application supports many DRM-free formats including MP3.
This as well supports those in AC3, M4A, M4R, AIFF, FLAC, AU, and even MKA format. Selecting any of those formats you prefer will do.
Step 4: Tick The Convert Button to Begin The Process
Upon completing all the adjustments wanted for personalization or customization, the final step would now be the conversion process. You can just hit the “Convert” button which is located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- michelp
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On the Mac, Switch does a good job at converting any audio format to any other audio format (even in batches and different mp3 qualities).
Michel
MacOsX 12.7.5, Finale 27.4.1 & 26.3.1, Mac Mini Intel Dual Core i7 3Ghz, 16 Go Ram. Azerty kb. MOTU Midi Express XT USB, Roland Sound Canvas SC-88vl, MOTU Audio Express. 2 monitors (27"' pivot, 24'"), JW Lua, RGP Lua
MacOsX 12.7.5, Finale 27.4.1 & 26.3.1, Mac Mini Intel Dual Core i7 3Ghz, 16 Go Ram. Azerty kb. MOTU Midi Express XT USB, Roland Sound Canvas SC-88vl, MOTU Audio Express. 2 monitors (27"' pivot, 24'"), JW Lua, RGP Lua
- David Ward
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FWIW I obtained Switch about a year ago, when the only way I could buy a particular recording of some Schumann songs was as a download, as there was no CD available.
The best quality download was in a format unrecognized on a Mac, but Switch enabled me to convert it to Apple ‘lossless’ (or maybe it was to .aiff). I was then able to ‘burn’ that to CD. I'm ancient fuddy-duddy enough to like to have a physical object when I buy a recording.
Finale 25.5 & 26.3
Mac 10.13.6 & 10.14.6
Mac 10.13.6 & 10.14.6
I, too, use the free version of Audacity. Easy, and converts to MP3 flawlessly. The nice part is that you can determine the "Project Rate" which determines, among other things, the file size. I set it to a lower number so that I can email a sound sample of an arrangement to a client.