Playing Aiff Files on an Ipod

I've tried to download to my ipod some logic AIFF files so I can play them. They show up on the Ipod but just skip to the next tune. Does anybody know what's wrong

Hi,
I've just the same problem; does anybody have a solution?

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this does not solve my problem, or at least i do not understand it. Because when i wanna transfer the file onto my ipad..... i do have a lot of backgroud noise due to the conversion and therefore the file is useless.
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