Replacing mp3 w/AIFF

Hello - I loaded an mp3 into FCP, as I had temporarily forgotten about converting it to AIFF... The thing is, is that I already edited the song into a number of sections, so rather than having to start that from scratch again, is there a way to 'disconnect' the media, then 'reconnect media', reconnecting to AIFF? I did try deleting the mp3 file from the Browser, thinking that I could do just that, but the mp3 is still in the timeline -- thanks very much!

Ok, here's something weird, I did think I was reconnecting, but there was no box for 'Matched Name Only'... but here's the thing - I went back and listened to what I had in the timeline, and it didn't skip where it normally did, leading me to believe that I wasusing the AIFF file. However, when I click on the audio in the timeline it, it still shows up in the Viewer as being the mp3...
So I tried it again w/another song, and still no 'Matched Name Only' box, and it shows up in the Viewer as being the mp3. But by now, I can't tell if I'm listening to the mp3 or the AIFF. And about that, the AIFF is actually an AIFC, after I've converted the mp3 to AIFF file - anyone know what that might be about? THank you!!!

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Replacing MP3 issue

Being new to FCP 7, I ran into an issue with a MP3 file that was giving me problems. After researching and feeling dumb for realizing they aren't so much compatible with FCP, I replaced the said cue. My issue now is, throughout my edit (2 plus hours), I have actually used several other MP3 files - files that have NOT given me issues thus far on the cut, the one that I replaced was the only one giving me problems.
My question now is, should I replace the non-problematic (yet) files going forward? If so is there an easy way to do so without having to recut all the pieces of music with new AIFFs?
Any help would be great. I searched and couldn't find an answer specific to the issue of replacing mp3s that have "worked" so to speak. Any help would be fantastic.
My best,
JF
Macbook Pro
Mac OS X 10.6.8

yes you should replace all mp3's. they may work for a while, but just when you need to make a deadline and output, things will go south. mp3's like h264 quicktimes are not fcp friendly.
You may be able to reconnect the mp3's with the aiffs. Worth a shot. Select an mp3 in the timeline or browser, control click and choose reconnect, navigate to the aiff and disable what ever it says about it needing to have the same file name and try to reconnect. It may tell you attributes don't match, but try continuing. It may work. If it does, do this with the rest of the mp3's in your project.

Can you use iTunes match and not get duplicates if you maintain mp3s and aiffs files of the same song in either the same or separate libraries?

I maintain a collection of aiff files and mp3 files of the same music.
Aiff for home listening and Mp3 for my devices.
I can arrange these in the same or seperate libraires.
Will "itunes match" duplicate the songs in the cloud if they in the same or seperate libraies on the same mac?
If not, is anyone aware of how to manage seperate Mp3 and Aiff libraries so as not to get duplicates in itune match?
All assistance is appreciated.
Thanks!

Hello mracole,
I checked my "purchases" and the 7/19/13 purchases don't show up. However, the earlier versions from usually several years back...the ones that are Matched...often do show up in my Purchases. I suspect that somehow those REALLY purchased several year old versions were deleted and redownloaded by me so I could change them to the 256 kbps versions under iTunes Match. They were probably 128 kbps versions originally when purchased.
Why the earlier versions that were really purchased are now identified as Matched is puzzling.
Why I now have Purchased versions from 7/19/13 is puzzling too...especially since these versions do NOT show up in my purchases.
Calling Apple Support if a good idea unless someone can explain this mystery. I might even take one of my laptops to the Apple store and show a Genius.
Thank you very much for taking the time to respond, Mr. Luigi

HT3847 How is the best way to separate copied MP3 from AIFF files in my library?

How is the best way to separate duplicate MP3 from AIFF files in my library?

Zice wrote:
I want higher resolution then afforded in the original download.
Then why are you converting iTunes purchases?
You cannot get higher resolution by converting the original. This goes for converting anything, not just iTunes purchases.
Creating an AIFF will simply make the file 10 time as large with zero increase in quality.
Don't really want to debate value of creating the new version.
Agreed.
You are simply wasting time and drive space converting iTunes purchases to AIFF.

HELP! Logic Pro bouncing EMPTY MP3 and AIFF files..

Hi everyone.
I've recently installed Logic Pro 8 onto a new Mac Pro. Entered the code and did a full session recording. But when I go to Bounce the track it goes through the process but then when I look at the Bounced track it is blank :s
I have tried both Mp3 and AIFF bounce and sending them straight to iTunes, but no luck.
Any ideas?
The only other thing is that I have not yet Registered this Logic online as the Mac hasn't got a connection yet. Could this be the problem?
Cheers for any help.
Barka

There is another possibility.
If, like I do, you are using ANY outboard or DSP FX (UAD-1 for example), or are using an interface with a DSP mixer that you are routing through (Metric HALO, for example), then back to your Logic 2-Buss (Out 1-2), you will need to check the real time check-box on bouncing dialog, and let the project sum in real-time.
Does this make sense?
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Mark

How do I convert mp3 to AIFF?

The mp3 files plays poorly in FCE 4.
I'm in iLife '09. On earlier versions of Garage Band and/or itunes, converting an mp3 to AIFF was pretty simple.
Can anybody tell me what I need to do?
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Terry D

Yes.
http://www.fcpbook.com/Audio1.html
There is nothing in here about burning a CD, only about converting audio, whether from a CD or from other sources.

Converting mp3 to aiff

How do I convert mp3 files to AIFF? My mp3 audio files in Final Cut Pro have these nasty drop-out/pops. I heard from another forum that the ticket is to convert my mp3s to AIFF - so, once again - How?
thanks in advance.

"Best" depends totally on your usage, so without knowing what you need these files for and what your criteria will be, it's difficult to offer any useful advice.
"CAF" is probably "Core Audio Format". See this developer article for information.
Regards.

I am having trouble bouncing and creating an aiff file that plays back. I've checked my output settings, and although I am able to create MP3s, the aiffs are blank. The happens when I try to export a track as an aiff file - it's blank.

I am having trouble bouncing and creating an aiff file that plays back. I've checked my output settings which appear to be correct. Although I am able to create MP3s, the aiffs are blank. The happens when I try to export a track as an aiff file - it's blank.

When bouncing, do you use the Key Command or the button on the Output Channel Strip? The Key Command only bounces from the Stereo Output. The bounce button bounces from the Channel Strip it is on. So if you want to bounce out outputs 3-4 or higher, don't use the key command, but the button.
The strange thing here is that Logic, when it bounces an MP3, first bounces an AIFF, which at the end of the bounce process is being converted to MP3, so I can't imagine how you can get a silent AIFF and a normal MP3.
How have you listened to those bounces? iTunes? Quicklook? Quicktime?

Exchange mp3 for aiff (reconnect)

Hi I am working on a project right now in Logic Express 7, it's kind of a collage of mp3 song mixed together to create a new piece. My problem is that logic is getting really slow when I work in the arrange window if I move the cursor the rainbow is spinning for a while before I can hear anything. Usually with midi and aiff files I have no issues. I am suspecting the mp3 format not to be well supported in that version. I just did drag and drop of my mp3's just like someone suggested before. Right now I am trying to convert all the mp3's that I am using in this project to aiff. My question is how to replace the mp3 files by the aiff files without loosing my editing? I don't want to start from scratch again, how is that possible? (I would need something like reconnect media like in FCP)
Thanks

Sure, Logic can do this, but:
MP3s can not be edited destructively and have to converted into wav/aiff/SDII first if you want to actually change the pitch/tempo of the file in the sample editor, There are many tools to line up tempo and speed like various pitch shifters, pitch and time mashine, beatmapping and others. Logic is a full DAW also capable of Remixing and DJing stuff.

Convert mp3 to aiff

i imported songs into itunes as mp3.how can i convert them to aiff and i done tried setting preferances,hit convert to aiff and its not working.at least if it did the show info still says mp3.if i burn the mp3 through itunes set on audio does that convert it to aiff and burn it as such?

A data disk will not not play on your CD player like an audio CD. It's only useful for backing up in case you need to restore your library.
The convert feature should work. Don't know why it's not. What view do you have your library set on? You might tell iTunes to show duplicates and make sure the converted file isn't hiding somewhere. (You say you set the Preferences....that would be iTunes prefs, Advanced, Import (IF you want to convert the file) and set to AIFF.
If you're burning the file after that, setting Burning to Audio CD.
+*That's how it should work.*+
P.S. Are you sure the files are MP3s? If they were downloaded from iTunes, they are protected AAC and you won't be able to convert them to AIFF. (Have to burn, then re-rip to convert those.)
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Where do I find a free mp3 to AIFF converter?

Hi, I need to convert my mp3 files into AIFF to play properly in FCP. Where can I download one of these for free? Thanks in advance!!

Open your mp3 file in the QT Pro player which comes with FCP, and choose the export to aiff 48/16.
You must learn the capabilities of your tools.

I would like to convert MP3 to AIFF is this possible?

I have just purchased an older car and it does not play MP3 files in it's stereo. I have extensive MP3 files and would like to know if I can convert these files to AIFF which I believe can be played in this stereo. Is this [possible?

iTunes: How to convert a song to a different file format - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1550 - including information about different formats and discussion about compression.
Frankly though I think if it can't play mp3 then it cannot play AIFF. Do not confuse a file in AIFF format with the format that is used on an audio format CD which all players can play. I suspect that what you really need to do is burn audio format CDs. You can do this using your mp3 files.
iTunes 10 for Mac: Create your own audio CDs - http://support.apple.com/kb/PH1747
iTunes 10 for Mac: Disc burning overview - http://support.apple.com/kb/PH1746
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