Audio Encoding and iTunes update

iTunes has just released an update. Maybe it will fix the audio encoding problem???

Hi Milton
If you create an iMovie, e.g., 1 hour movie, and insert audio, such as music from iTunes, then take the project into iDVD, and then begin the "burn" process, it will take many hours to encode the audio
Not on every machine, not for everybody. This afternoon I finished 'assembling' a 102 minute iMovie project which included 3 music tracks imported in AIFF format via iTunes, and 13 chapters. I imported this into iDVD, picked a theme, and burnt it to disk image.
I burnt the disk image at 2x to DVD using Toast. The entire process (from saving the iMovie project to ejecting the DVD) took a little under four and a half hours.
Search the iDVD forum, you'll find lots of discussion on this audio encoding problem.
I don't need to search, I read all the threads, and I am mystified, and very sympathetic, to those people who have a really bad experience, like the guy who took 4 days to complete a project with music.
But I don't think we should generalise about how long these things take. We all have our own modus operandi. What works for you, works for you. What works for me works for me.
We should all try to find out what works for the others - or why it doesn't.

Similar Messages

OS X 10.5.8 Running VERY slow since installing Safari and itunes updates.

Installed latest Safari and itunes updates today. When my OS restarted the install took a really long time and since then the computer is so slow its un-usable. Its a Macbook Pro, 2.6 intel dual thingy (the model just before the uni-bodies came out).
I have down the PRAM reset and tried launching in safe mode. Neither or these made any difference.
I then started with an install disk installed and while holding down C. Again, it took a long time to boot, but once in that mode I launch the various utilities etc. So I opened disk utility and verify and repair disk...but it found no problems.
Perhaps I should have repaired disk permissions?
Also I thought this might be a lose ram issue or something. I don't have a screw driver to open up RAM slot and re-seat it, but also in 'about this mac' it can see the ram...?
I am very frustrated right now! What have i done to my computer?!
It was running 100% fine until I did this software update.
...and when I say it is running slow, to give an example clicking Apple/N in finder takes maybe 5 for that window to appear followed by another few minutes of the whirling wheel of death. Then I can click on the next item (apps for instance) and go through a similar wait.
argh!

No very clear idea of why it is behaving like that Samuel, but in 95% of cases it is some third party add-on, not yet updated for Safari 5, that is the cause.
Please peruse the following, particularly with respect to Open DNS settings:
Some general advice on updating:
It is worth noting that it is an extreme rarity for updates to cause upsets to your system, as they have all been extensively beta-tested, but they may well reveal pre-existing ones, particularly those of which you may have been unaware. If you are actually aware of any glitches, make sure they are fixed before proceeding further.
So before you do anything else:
If you can, make a full backup first to an external hard disk. Ideally you should always have a bootable clone of your system that enables you to revert to the previous pre-update state.
Turn off sleep mode for both screen and hard disk.
Disconnect all peripherals except your keyboard and mouse.
1. Repair Permissions (in Disk Utility)
2. Verify the state of your hard disk using Disk Utility. If any faults are reported, restart from your install disk (holding down the C key), go to Disk Utility, and repair your startup disk. Restart again to get back to your startup disk.
At least you can now be reasonably certain that your system does not contain any obvious faults that might cause an update/upgrade to fail.
3. Download the correct version of the COMBO update from the Apple download site.
The Combo updater of Leopard 10.5.8 can be found here:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/MacOS_X_10_5_8_ComboUpdate
If you prefer to download updates via Software Update in the Apple menu (which would ensure that the correct version for your Mac was being downloaded), it is not recommended to allow SU to install major (or even minor) updates automatically. Set Software Update to just download the updater without immediately installing it. There is always the possibility that the combined download and install (which can be a lengthy process) might be interrupted by a power outage or your cat walking across the keyboard, and an interrupted install will almost certainly cause havoc. Once it is downloaded, you can install at a time that suits you. You should make a backup copy of the updater on a CD in case you ever need a reinstall.
Full details about the 10.5.8 update here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3606
More information on using Software Updater here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24901?viewlocale=en_US
Using the Combo updater ensures that all system files changed since the original 10.5.0 are included, and any that may have been missed out or subsequently damaged will be repaired. The Delta updater, although a temptingly smaller download, only takes you from the previous version to the new one, i.e. for example from 10.5.7 to 10.5.8. Software Update will generally download the Delta updater only. The preferable Combo updater needs to be downloaded from Apple's download site.
Now proceed as follows:
4. Close all applications and turn off energy saving and screensaver.
5. Unplug all peripherals except your keyboard and mouse.
6. Install the update/upgrade. Do not under any circumstances interrupt this procedure. Do not do anything else on your computer while it is installing. Be patient.
7. When it ask for a restart to complete the installation, click restart. This can take longer than normal, there are probably thousands of files to overwrite and place in the correct location. Do nothing while this is going on.
8. Once your Mac is awake, repair permissions again, and you should be good to go!
If your Mac seems slightly sluggish or ‘different’, perform a second restart. It can’t hurt and is sometimes efficacious!
9. Open a few of your most used applications and check that all is OK. In this connection please remember that not all manufacturers of third party applications and plug-ins, add-ons, haxies etc, will have had time to do any necessary rewrites to their software to make them compliant with the latest version of your operating system. Give them a weeks or two while you regularly check their websites for updates. This applies particularly to plug-ins for Safari 4.
N.B. Do not attempt to install two different updates at the same time as each may have different routines and requirements. Follow the above recommendations for each update in turn.
Lastly, Apple's own article on the subject of Software Update may also be useful reading:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106695
If you are updating Safari (or just have):
Input Managers from third parties can do as much harm as good. They use a security loophole to reach right into your applications' code and change that code as the application starts up. If you have installed an OS update and Safari is crashing, the very first thing to do is clear out your InputManagers folders (both in your own Library and in the top-level /Library), log out and log back in, and try again.
So, disable all third party add-ons before updating Safari, as they may not have been updated yet for the new version. Add them back one by one. If something goes awry, remove it again and check on the software manufacturer's website for news of an update to match your version of Safari.
Most errors reported here after an update are due to an unrepaired or undetected inherent fault in the system, and/or a third party add-on.
Additional tips on software installation here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106692
To reiterate, Input Managers reach right into an application and alter its code. This puts the behavior of the affected application outside the control and responsibility of its developers: a recipe for problems. That's not to say that issues absolutely will ensue as a result of Input Managers, but you, as a user, must decide. If the functionality of a specific Input Manager or set thereof is really important to you, you may well choose to assume the associated risk.
Again, the advice is to remove all Input Managers from the following directories:
• /Library/InputManagers
• ~/Library/InputManagers
especially prior to system updates (they can always be added back one-by-one later).

Mozilla and iTunes update

Mozilla and iTunes update? Possible solution for problems downloading latest iTunes. I was unable to load iTunes after receiving an error message R6034. Followed all the suggestions posted here, removed and reinstalled. No luck. I habitually use Mozilla as my default browser. Tried download iTunes on Explorer instead. Success.

(1) Download the Windows Installer CleanUp utility installer file (msicuu2.exe) from the following Major Geeks page (use one of the links under the "DOWNLOAD LOCATIONS" thingy on the Major Geeks page):
http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4459
(2) Doubleclick the msicuu2.exe file and follow the prompts to install the Windows Installer CleanUp utility. (If you're on a Windows Vista or Windows 7 system and you get a Code 800A0046 error message when doubleclicking the msicuu2.exe file, try instead right-clicking on the msicuu2.exe file and selecting "Run as administrator".)
(3) In your Start menu click All Programs and then click Windows Install Clean Up. The Windows Installer CleanUp utility window appears, listing software that is currently installed on your computer.
(4) In the list of programs that appears in CleanUp, select any Apple Application Support entries and click "Remove", as per the following screenshot:
Next, select any Apple Mobile Device Support entries and click "Remove", as per the following screenshot:
Next, in the list of programs that appears in CleanUp, select any Apple Software Update entries and click "Remove", as per the following screenshot:
(5) Quit out of CleanUp, restart the PC. uninstall, then reinstall iTunes using an iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64Setup.exe) downloaded from the Apple Website:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
(That should reinstall the three dodgy components.)

I have an older iMac G5 I updated the computer and itunes updated now it doesn't work because it needs a newer version of quicktime and the computer won't let me Can anyone help

I have an older iMac G5. I updated the computer and itunes updated also. Now it won't come up It wants a updated quicktime. The computer isn
't letting me do that. I need an older version of itunes. can anyone help?

iTunes 10 works with Leopard on a PPC Mac if you have Quicktime 7.7 available here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL761

IPhone 5 and iTunes update - No music syncing , but Home Alone is!?!?

Hi I really hope that you can help me, I have tried looking for a solution to this already, and tried a few things and its still not working
Have updated my iPhone 5 to 8.0.2, and also updated my iTunes to 11.4.0.11 and it is currently not syncing my music and it putting home alone on my phone instead :/ I have tried going to the iTunes media folder and deleting Home alone from there, but no such file exists. I have tried unticking it as an option when I syncing and deleting it off my library. The his film has just appeared also, I recall downloading it briefly as part of the 12 gifts app for Christmas, but deleted it and its never made an appearance since, until today.
If anyone can shed some light on what to do, I would be eternally grateful.
Thanks,
Lucinda

Yes, I just discovered I have the same problem with my iPhone 4S. When I connect my device, it won't go any further than Step 1 (preparing to synch), and I've tried three times now, including rebooting. This is the first time this has ever happened in seven years of using Apple devices.

Broke out of the box and itune update not working

Just got apple tv delivered today but it wasn't working out of the box... flashing white light..
So i connected it to itunes via micro usb and itunes won't restore it looks like the .dmg is missing..
This is really bad, surely apple have noticed the software update is missing???
Did this update work for anyone?

It's impossible to know how much work there is putting it back, it sounds simple but it might not be, it's been down a few days now, I suppose it depends on how much inconvenience it is to return it for another.

Audio encoding and decoding

hello,
i am doing a voice-chat application.i badly need to reduce the size of the recording ,compress the audio.i have not been able to get a mixer which supports a-law or u-law encoded compression by default ;all mixers support the 16 bit PCM.please suggest a way to encode and decode in a-law or u-law.

Please don't post in threads that are long dead and don't hijack other threads. When you have a question, start your own topic. Feel free to provide a link to an old post that may be relevant to your problem.
I'm locking this thread now.

How to merge music from a My Music (Windows media audio files) and iTunes?

Purchased some music from iTunes music store and I am hoping to get them on my MP3 player that is NOT an iPod. Is there a way to do this? I want to have these songs as well as songs from my My Music folder (Windows media audio files) on my MP3 player....
I know I cannot move the music from iTunes to the My music.... (well I can but when I click on them to play, iTunes comes up)
I know that iTunes is not compatible with my MP3 player....
anything besides burning a disc (which I am not sure my computer can do...)?
thanks in advance, Megan

Purchased some music from iTunes music store and I am hoping to get them on my MP3 player that is NOT an iPod. Is there a way to do this? anything besides burning a disk?
Sorry but no, there isn't. Tracks from the iTunes Music Store (as they are with any other legal download store with major-label content) are copy protected and so can't be directly converted. The only way to get them into another format is to burn them to an audio CD, so if your computer doesn't have a CD burner, then you're stuck, I'm afraid.

IPod Sync and iTunes update not working

I plugged my iPod (Touch 3g) into my laptop to sync with my iTunes library and was confronted with the following error message:
"iTunes was unable to load data class information from Sync Services. Reconnect or try later"
I thought I'd update my software to eliminate that as a source of the problem, but Apple Software Update gives me the following error message:
"The Apple Software Update server could not be found. Check your Internet settings and try again."
I've tried restarting my laptop, but both messages remain. I'm guessing the two messages are related to the same issue. Anyone else getting the same and/or have a possible solution?
Thanks!

Have a look at this thread for similar issues.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread/6500271

Trouble with iPod and iTunes update

alright, I put another post on this board about the problem, but no responses really helped. I also went way back and read many other posts, and have yet to find anything that relates to my problem. I also searched through google, and found nothing. There are many things that are similar but don't cure my problem. Everytime that I plug my iPod into my computer to update it, a message pops up saying, "Attempting to copy to the disk 'M@'s IPOD' failed. An unknown error occurred (-69)." I have seen error messages that have a (-36) or a (-50), or something like that, but never any that have a (-69). Sometimes a few songs will actually update, but most of the time, none do before this error message pops up. Also, whenever I plug it in and it starts to try the update, the iPod begins making a small buzzing sound; this seems odd to me. I have uninstalled and removed iTunes from my computer and reloaded it, updated the iPod multiple times, I have done all of the famed "5 R's", but nothing has yet fixed this problem. I honestly have no idea what to do and have been spending hours over the past few days trying to fix it, but nothing is working. Please somebody help me with this, because I fear my iPod may just be broken. It is a click-wheel 20GB that I've had for about a year and a half. Someone please try to help with this one...Thanks
-M@
Dell Laptop Windows XP
Dell Laptop Windows XP
Dell Laptop Windows XP
Dell Laptop Windows XP

I'm doing the HDD scan right now, but its taking quite a while (nearly an hour) and is still "scanning". Am I doing something wrong, or is the HDD scan just supposed to take this long? And thank you for providing that link...it seems that it may provide some help, but I am still confused as of this point.

Problems with security settings and itunes updates! What do I do?

So I preordered a cd that became available today. When I went to download it, a message came up saying that I need to download the latest version of itunes (7.-[can't remember the last part]but anyways) so I clicked on the upgrade icon. I then got a message saying "your current security settings do not allow this." No matter what I do with my security settings I keep getting this same message! I have windows xp, please help I would really really like to be able to download and listen to the cd I've paid for! Thank you in advance!

Maybe you aren't on an admin account in Windows? If not, create/logon to one and install it.
Or maybe you just need to go to the website and download it instead of updating through iTunes. Go here:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

Ipod and itunes updater

If i were to update my itunes i wouldnt loose my songs right? also what does the ipod updater do?
thanks

Rachel,
If i were to update my itunes i wouldnt loose my songs right?
In theory that's right and in practice it will be right most of the time.
But the funny thing about computers is that sometimes they do some not so funny things ... like losing data that they're not supposed to. That's why it's always recommended that you make a back-up of anything on your computer you consider important. And hopefully you consider your music to be important.
also what does the ipod updater do?
The iPod Updater installs the most recent software available for your iPod. It's generally assumed the most recent software will have the newest features and the fewest bugs. There may be exceptions, though.

Ipod nano and itunes update not working

I bought a new ipod nano, says I need to update version of itunes, each time I do, it restarts my computer but nothing has updated??

Perhaps check to see if you're accidentally running two different versions of iTunes. There's some information on troubleshooting that in the Opening iTunes section of the following document:
Troubleshooting iTunes installation on Mac OS X

Difference with a OTA update and iTunes update

Can anyone clear this one? As far as I know OTA only downloads the needed files whilst the iTunes downloads the whole firmware itself... But how about when I need to restore the device back to factory?... Will I need to download the whole firmware?...

Thanks for clearing that up...

A day ago I updated my iPhone4 to io5 and I updated iTunes on my PC using Windows 7(64 bit). Now iTunes freezes upon opening and I have to force it to close. Anything I missed along the way?

A day ago I updated my iPhone4 to io5 and iTunes update as well. I use windows7 (64bit). now iTunes freezes at open and I have to force it closed. Anythng I missed along the way?

Many thanks.
With those symptoms, I'd try the following document:
Apple software on Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
(If there's a SpeedBit LSP showing up in Autoruns, it's usually best to just uninstall your SpeedBit Video Accelerator.)

Audio Encoding and iTunes update

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for