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How can I split a long recording audio file into multiple audio files?

Hi,

How can I split a long recording audio file into multiple audio files?


With Windows I was using Nero software, which is not available for Mac. Is there any similar app for free for Mac?


Thanks!

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013), OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Feb 9, 2014 12:38 PM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2014 8:20 AM

Audacity is probably best if it HAS TO BE free.


You can download a 30 trial of Adobe Audition if it's only for this one file. https://creative.adobe.com/products?sdid=JRSIL&ttsrccat=sem-na-ccm-cons-freetria l&skwcid=AL!3085!3!39071195560!b!!g!!free%20cs&ef_id=UmtaXQAABAl5yCxf:2014021116 1932:s

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Feb 11, 2014 8:02 AM in response to ingiorgio

Hello ingiorgio


You can import the track into GarageBand and then split the tracks there. Once that it is done you can highlight the ruler section and then share the song to iTunes to get them separated out.


GarageBand - Split regions in the Tracks area

http://help.apple.com/garageband/mac/10.0/#gbnd76fcce04


GarageBand - Share songs to iTunes

http://help.apple.com/garageband/mac/10.0/#gbndfb96a96f


Regards,

-Norm G.

Apr 17, 2016 5:31 PM in response to ingiorgio

This is going to sound like a plug, but I had the same problem. I had a 1Gb MP3 file that I was trying to convert to an M4b, only my MP3 to M4b conversion app couldn't handle the large MP3. I initially tried using Garageband, but it kept crashing. It seems it couldn't accept the file (on a new-ish MacBook Pro w/ 16Gb ram & core i7... Figured that should be enough for the basics in Garageband).


I almost bought a $9 app in the store, but I decided to go with the "free" option first. I ended up installing "MP3 Cutter Joiner". I never use free apps. I tend to be suspicious of them (ads, what else are they capturing, etc.), but this seems "legit". And I like that it was in the Apple App Store as opposed to something like SourceForge (which I'll use, but only as a last resort). Just figured while I was on the forum, looking for the same solution, I'd give a shout out to the app that saved my afternoon.


https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mp3-cutter-joiner/id989083059?mt=12

Oct 17, 2014 2:33 AM in response to ingiorgio

There are many CUE Splitters available online, however, most of them are only compatible with Windows. Usually, Mac users can't find a way to split CUE associated MP3, APE, WAV, FLAC, etc. What's more, most of CUE Splitters support splitting only one or two kinds rather than almost all common audio files with CUE sheet.


You may prefer this step by step guide on how to split FLAC, MP3, APE, WAV, DTS, WMA, OGG, etc accompanied with CUE file on Mac and Windows.


It easy and helpful.

Feb 19, 2016 11:59 AM in response to norm123

I followed your directions here, but when I imported the long WAV file I thought I had separated into tracks, I found that it was still just one long track.


MY friends band recorded their live show and it about an hour. They play about 14 songs. But it's just one long WAV file. I need to separate all the songs out then export the songs into iTunes so I can create a live album.


It's just not working for me. I would appreciate some help. Thank you.

How can I split a long recording audio file into multiple audio files?

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