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bigben55 · December 31st, 2011, 08:22 PM

I loaded Wavelab 7 today and am stumped. This program came with my new Zoom H2n, which I used to record band practice the other night(it sounds pretty good!). Not even getting into the mastering stuff, right now all I want to do is trim the mp3's a bit, resave them, and email them out to band members. I "think" I got the trimming part down, but then I must be doing something wrong because I can't save the edited mp3's.

Anyone?

Suproman · December 31st, 2011, 08:45 PM

I haven't used Wavelab, but if it's like most audio recording/editing programs, there's probably an export file or render file command where you can choose the type of audio file (MP3, Wave) you want. Usually the file save command is used to save the whole project.

Pat

peteycaster · January 1st, 2012, 03:48 AM

If it came with your Zoom I suspect it would be a "lite" version and as is the case with Cubase LE the "save as MP3" option is not available. Steinberg only gives you this option with full versions. I have Cubase Essentials and even it only allowed I think 6 free MP3 saves within a certain time of purchase.

I export files from Cubase as Wave files, load them them into Nero and save them as MP3's there. Perhaps you have other software you could do this with.

Just had thought, could you burn the file from Wavelab onto a disc and then rip it to MP3 from itunes or similar?

Fran Guidry · January 1st, 2012, 02:07 PM

Audacity will create MP3s from WAVs and it's a free download. It's a lot easier to figure out than Wavelab, too. Just be sure to get the LAME library when you get Audacity.

Fran

bigben55 · January 1st, 2012, 02:37 PM

But the files are mp3s already, recorded as such. When I open them in wavelab to edit, are they converted to something else?

Fran Guidry · January 2nd, 2012, 02:32 PM

It's common for audio software to convert files to an internal format on loading.

Perhaps the Wavelab support forum can answer your questions with more authority: http://www.steinberg.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=47

Fran

bigben55 · January 2nd, 2012, 07:53 PM

Ok. So having the LE version, I can save edited mp3's as WMA files. Does anyone know of a free program that converts WMA to mp3?

December 31st, 2011, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigben55 Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 41 Posts: 886	Wavelab 7 questions I loaded Wavelab 7 today and am stumped. This program came with my new Zoom H2n, which I used to record band practice the other night(it sounds pretty good!). Not even getting into the mastering stuff, right now all I want to do is trim the mp3's a bit, resave them, and email them out to band members. I "think" I got the trimming part down, but then I must be doing something wrong because I can't save the edited mp3's. Anyone?

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Fran Guidry Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, CA, USA Age: 67 Posts: 160	Audacity will create MP3s from WAVs and it's a free download. It's a lot easier to figure out than Wavelab, too. Just be sure to get the LAME library when you get Audacity. Fran __________________ E ho`okani pila kakou ma Kaleponi Slack Key in California - www.kaleponi.com Slack Key on YouTube Homebrewed Music Blog

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Fran Guidry Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, CA, USA Age: 67 Posts: 160	It's common for audio software to convert files to an internal format on loading. Perhaps the Wavelab support forum can answer your questions with more authority: http://www.steinberg.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=47 Fran __________________ E ho`okani pila kakou ma Kaleponi Slack Key in California - www.kaleponi.com Slack Key on YouTube Homebrewed Music Blog

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December 31st, 2011, 08:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Suproman Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 200 1 Photos	I haven't used Wavelab, but if it's like most audio recording/editing programs, there's probably an export file or render file command where you can choose the type of audio file (MP3, Wave) you want. Usually the file save command is used to save the whole project. Pat

January 1st, 2012, 03:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
peteycaster Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 417	If it came with your Zoom I suspect it would be a "lite" version and as is the case with Cubase LE the "save as MP3" option is not available. Steinberg only gives you this option with full versions. I have Cubase Essentials and even it only allowed I think 6 free MP3 saves within a certain time of purchase. I export files from Cubase as Wave files, load them them into Nero and save them as MP3's there. Perhaps you have other software you could do this with. Just had thought, could you burn the file from Wavelab onto a disc and then rip it to MP3 from itunes or similar?

January 1st, 2012, 02:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigben55 Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 41 Posts: 886	But the files are mp3s already, recorded as such. When I open them in wavelab to edit, are they converted to something else?

January 2nd, 2012, 07:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigben55 Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 41 Posts: 886	Ok. So having the LE version, I can save edited mp3's as WMA files. Does anyone know of a free program that converts WMA to mp3?

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