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Convert higher bit rate to AAC

I have a few questions/comments/suggestions about this feature. I like that it has been implemented for iPhones and other iDevices because I keep my computer library at a much higher bit rate than I wish to on my iPhone.

Here is my question: Does this feature transcode any song with a higher bitrate than 128kbps down?

Here is something I'd like to see: I would like the option to change the bitrate/format it converts to. Perhaps something like 128kbps MP3, or at least other bitrates, preferably 192, 256, 320, especially VBR like MP3 V0, or V2.

Also, lastly, in case any Apple programmers read this: ENABLE FLAC IN ITUNES. ALAC IS AN INFERIOR CONTAINER.

Both of these features would take almost no effort, just getting over the "We know what you want better than you" Apple ideology.

Message was edited by: Clusterfunk

Custom, Windows 7, iPhone + iPod Classic

Posted on Apr 25, 2010 4:36 PM

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Apr 25, 2010 4:44 PM in response to Clusterfunk

Clusterfunk wrote:

Here is my question: Does this feature transcode any song with a higher bitrate than 128kbps down?


Yes, it transcodes on the fly and adds the lower bitrate version to the device (iPod/iPhone), without modifying the version in the library.

Here is something I'd like to see: I would like the option to change the bitrate/format it converts to. Perhaps something like 128kbps MP3, or at least other bitrates, preferably 192, 256, 320, especially VBR like MP3 V0, or V2.


That is not currently implemented, but you can make the suggestion to Apple at this link:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html

Also, lastly, in case any Apple programmers read this: ENABLE FLAC IN ITUNES.


You can make the suggestion to Apple at this link:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html

Note that you can play FLAC files in iTunes by using the Xiph plugin, but since they will not sync to the device, that may not help much.

Message was edited by: ed2345

Apr 25, 2010 4:43 PM in response to Clusterfunk

Does this feature transcode any song with a higher bitrate than 128kbps down?

It appears to, though it's hard to confirm. But certainly behaves as if that's the case. And that's certainly how it's advertised. Is there some reason you think it doesn't?
Also, lastly, in case any Apple programmers read this: ENABLE FLAC IN ITUNES. ALAC IS AN INFERIOR CONTAINER.

If you want to reach them, this might be a more successful route:

http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html

Apr 25, 2010 4:44 PM in response to ed2345

ed2345 wrote:
Clusterfunk wrote:
Here is something I'd like to see: I would like the option to change the bitrate/format it converts to. Perhaps something like 128kbps MP3, or at least other bitrates, preferably 192, 256, 320, especially VBR like MP3 V0, or V2.


That is currently implemented, but you can make the suggestion to Apple at this link:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html


I don't see how "That is currently implemented" because I can't do it.

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