Converting mp3 audio to wav format

i'm trying to use an audio sample that was saved as an mp3 file. logic won't recognize it. how do i convert it to a useable format?
many thanks in advance.

You could use iTunes... or Logic (drop it into the arrange and bounce it out to AV...) or any other sample editor like Audacity etc...

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4 -rw-r--r-- 1 justin justin 44 2008-06-01 18:20 01
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4 -rw-r--r-- 1 justin justin 44 2008-06-01 18:20 02
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