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  • dstache
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    correction, AIFF
    I-Tunes WOULDN'T read the disc directly or import directly from the disc...
  • dstache
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    Thanks for trying to help guys. I updated I-Tunes but it still wouldn't "read" the disc. I downloaded the converter software suggested but it is only a trial and says it will only convert 60% of the disc, and I couldn't even get it to do that. SOOOO, I figured that since I-Tunes would read the disc or "import" directly from the dvd, I would copy it to my computer and try to import it from there. So, Start Menu/Computer/E-Drive, then I clicked and dragged to Music, first one track at a time, then one "folder" at a time (a set or an audio disc at a time) and finally the entire DVD at once. From there, I went to "import" on T-Tunes and ...drum roll...IT WORKED! I have listened to parts of the first show (8/27/72, hey, might as well start with the best!) and it sounds great. Now, I don't know if there is some sound quality loss converting this way, maybe it converts the AIFF to MP3 and finally to WAV, but I don't think so. The shows the guy wants me to convert for him are 8/27/72, 5/18/77 and 3/27/88. He also threw in 4/1/90, 7/6/90 and 6/6/93. I will listen to them and, if people want, I'll vine them as WAV files. Gr8fulTed, Pkpotter and Markinthepark, PM me if you want to be first. Thanks again!
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    try renaming the files first
    Copy the files to another folder, then rename the suffix from .aiff to .wavI rely on etree.org for flac and shn ideas and it suggests the same. I never do mp3's as you'll encounter white noise with any conversion.
  • pkpotter
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    Update
    Make sure you have updated the latest version of itunes. They are coming on board fairly quickly. pk
  • MarkintheDark
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    AIFF help?
    Don't know about iTunes, but it should be able to convert the AIFF files to MP3 (Apple developed AIFF in the first place). Converting the MP3s then back to WAV for burning on a CD, you'll probably suffer loss in sound quality, might be better to leave them as MP3s, most CD players will play MP3s these days. I couldn't find anything to go from AIFF to WAV, not freeware anyway. I didn't look at Mac programs though (since I just now realized you might be using one) Here's a link at Wellesley College I googled up that has some info about AIFF and iTunes: http://www.wellesley.edu/Computing/Idocs/Itunes/convertMP3.html Good luck, sorry I wasn't more help, maybe one of the uber-geeks will know more.
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    Apple files
    Derek: Try this website. It boasts a converter for these Apple files to mp3 or wav >> http://www.hootech.com/aiff-mp3-converter/ Good luck, I haven't encountered aiff's before Gr8fulTed
  • dstache
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    Help with AIFF needed!
    A guy gave me a bunch of cds encoded in AIFF. I can't figure out how to rip it in I-Tunes. I need to be able to (1) rip the disc, (2) convert to WAV, and (3) burn to a cd. Is there free software to download for this? Traders Little Helper doesn't say anything about AIFF so I don't think that will work. Some positive vibes AND some free cds for anyone who can help. Thanks!
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    That is the drill,
    MarkintheDark. And a warm welcome, I think you are in for a lot of fun and a great way to expand your Grateful Dead (and others) collection. Vine on!
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    Where do the newbies jump in?
    Hi, Not a technical question (yet) but I'd like to get tangled up in these vines, is there a preferred way to get started or do I just pick a vine and add my name to the end? Thanks, MitD
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    Download traders little helper and we can go from there, it will do it. That is all I have too and open from the dvds. Once you have little helper we can talk you through it If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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too. I've recently grabbed some TH, and quite a few Dire Straits so it'd be cool to hear what you've got! On the NY front I was just listening to 12/18/07, a very nice AUD recording. I'll PM you... "when life looks like easy street, there is danger at your door"
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I will get it together and post it in new vines this weekend. I will make sure and put that it is shn/flac only.
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on live Talking Heads. thanks Lopezz "Let there be songs to fill the air."
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Just wanted to see how that looked in print. David Byrne is pretty much a genius, I think. I just missed seeing him here in Louisville, doing a show of the Byrne/Eno stuff (without Eno). Heard it was enjoyable. ********************************************* I have a sigfile! --> www.kindveggieburritos.com *********************************************
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Mark,I'm one of those. Am going to see David Byrne in Feb. :-) If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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Hi, Sorta technical, and I didn't want to fill up "New Vines" with one of my long, rambling endlessly wordy posts. What is the preference regarding people from outside the US signing onto the "normal" USA vines, vs signing up on Eurovines? Recently LIG71 received the Boston Tea Party vine which he had signed up for some time ago. Turns out he's in France. He does have the vine and will be sending it back over here at some point (to me, since I'm next), but my understanding was that the Eurovines were set up to avoid the ocean crossing and the resultant 2 - 3 week delay in transit (not to mention whatever that postage is like). Are the Euroheads aware of this, or how does a person in France or wherever know they should only sign up on the Eurovines (if that is the case)? Frankly (who is in the Czech Republic) pulled out of the 1991 DSB vine because of the issue (although I said I'd send him a copy 'cause I'm a fuckin' grate guy) but LIG71 is after me on at least one vine, and as long as any vine is going to go across to Europe it seems like we should just send a copy and it can stay there and circulate, while keeping the original vine here growing. I haven't checked the Eurovine forum (guess I need to but have too many to keep up with already), how does that system work? School me. Thanks Cheers, MarkintheDark ********************************************* I have a sigfile! --> www.kindveggieburritos.com *********************************************
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well what normally sort of sometimes kinda happens is this... Vines started in Europe have US and Europe Versions (the latter posted on the Vines Across the Waters forum) Some vines started in the US have also been seeded in Europe if someone here asks and if someone there is kind enough to make and send a copy. They then get posted on Vines Across the Waters and circulate on. When US vines start to slow down some have also gone to and fro across the big pond. Most (but not all) transatlantic traffic has been in DVDs only , it keeps costs down and avoids the attention of customs. Most of us in Europe are quite OK with handling DVDs and someone in the US normally volunteers to make CD copies of vines coming from Europe. (If you are sending vines internationally make sure you fill in on the customs declaration that the contents of the package are a gift of no commercial value) Vines in Europe don't tend to last so long as there are not so many of us, because the post is quite fast, because we normally just use DVDs and also because many here are well hooked into other ways of getting shows. Expired Eurovines are generally offered to members of the Eurotraders site (a Yahoo group of Eurodeadheads). Since I started the Matrix vine in Europe it was also offered from the start on the Vines Across the Waters forum . The last to offer it there was grateful-ted back on October,27 so ideally LIG71 would contact him to get it. I hope that makes sense. Its all a wonderful evolved disorganisation that works pretty well because of the kindness of all involved. PS Stand by for Volume 2 of the Matrix Vine
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See the book 'Talking Heads- the band and their music' by (get ready, get ready) David Gans. Our own David Gans. It is a fun read and has some great pictures of the band's evolution. The Truth is realized in an instant, the act is practiced step by step.
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So there is a copy of the Matrix Vol. 1 already in Europe, somewhere, that LIG71 should sign on to? And are we here in the US to discourage (maybe that's not the word I want) overseas 'heads from signing up on US vines? Don't know where a viner is until he (or she) sends us his (or her) address and I'd hate to be the guy in front of the guy in Lichtenstein who's waited for a vine for months only to be outed as a European when he sends me his address. If you can follow that messy sentence there. This Matrix vine has been slow going over here, and there are seven people after LIG71. If there's already a copy over there maybe I should PM him to check on it, or at least make sure he can handle just the DVDs. This Matrix vine is a beast, as you know, and I've already promised Frankly in the Czech Republic that I'd send over a copy of the 1991 DSB vine - and I've already confirmed he *doesn't* do DVDs/flac. Unrelated: Deadheads, Talking Heads and David Gans wrote a book on 'em. That is too synchronisticly funny. Thanks for the pointer Oroboros. You guys are the coolest. ********************************************* I have a sigfile! --> www.kindveggieburritos.com *********************************************
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I've PM'd LIG71 and suggested he contact grateful-ted about the European Matrix (desperately trying to not sound like I'm a cheap, lazy bastard blowing him off) and also sent a PM to grateful-ted (think he's British) to let him know what's going on. Keeping my cheap, lazy bastard fingers crossed. Thanks again for the help MarkintheDark ********************************************* I have a sigfile! --> www.kindveggieburritos.com *********************************************
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Well I wouldn't say folk should discourage Euroheads from signing up, just check if the vine originated in Europe, because if it did there should be a Euroversion circulating. Euroheads like Sunshine Daydream (and to a much lesser extent me, Greg McFarlane and others) have started lots of vines and sent them to the US...and many folk over there have been kind enough to send stuff the other way when asked. I reckon it is up to each individual to decide if they want to make a copy to send across the pond (in which case the recipient should definitely then offer it on the Vines Across the Waters forum) or to include the Eurohead on the regular vine (postage each way takes 7-10 days)
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hey nowcan anybody help with directions on how to download shows and transfer them to CD. i do not have any teen agers or younger kids to help! lol
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Well it depends on what web site you are attemping to download from . I just sent you a PM, check your in box . Hopefully that will help you . If you need more help just let me know , if I can`t help I`m sure someone here can help you out . Peace ...
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downloaded traders little helper, how do i use it? how do i convert the flac files so i can put them on an audio cd? any and all help is appreciated.........
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Step 1: download the music to your hard drive. I have a PC and download to "music" in "owner" and "desktop." Step: 2: open TLH, click "format" then "decode audio files" in the dropdown Step 3: you are now in "decode audio files"-click "add" and find and highlight the files you want to decode, then click "open" Step 4: once you have added all the files you want to decode (I suggest limiting it to 1 show, any more and the likelihood of errors seems to increase) click "decode." The files will start decoding. Step 5: once the files are all decoded, go to where your downloaded files are and you will see the WAV files.
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when i go to decode i get a message- cannot open output file(likely it does not exist or is not accessable) now what to do here.........help i'm technologically challenged!!
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the light goes on, and we have success, now what is the prefered program to use for a gapless playback cd?
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I use I-tunes. You have to change the settings to 0 seconds btwn tracks. I think you go to preferences and advanced to do that.
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try burn4free on burn4free.com supports gapless CD creation. Happy listening!
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burn your CDR set to "Disc at Once." If the setting is "Track at Once," it will put those annoying gaps between tracks.