Convert AIF osund file to Mid

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Convert AIF osund file to Mid

Does anyone know how to convert AIF sound files to MID? These files are in QuickTime format. Originally 8 bit, but I converted them to 16 bit. Now I just need to make them into the MID format.

I have apps like GarageBand and Logic Express.

Thanks!

PowerBook G4 15" Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Apr 17, 2007 2:04 PM

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Apr 17, 2007 4:19 PM in response to miricle04

Why convert to 16 bit? Converting doesn't make the file better. Unless you using an audio program the won't work with 8 bit...most will.

Converting these files to a midi, no. And why?

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Apr 17, 2007 5:16 PM in response to David M Brewer

What I am using them for has to be in midi format. GarageBand won't open 8 bit and neither will Logic Express that's why I converted them to 16 bit.

Thanks for answering

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varjak paw

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Apr 18, 2007 7:45 AM in response to miricle04

What I am using them for has to be in midi format.

Sorry, but neither QuickTime Player, GarageBand nor Logic can convert an audio file to MIDI. MIDI isn't audio, it's just a series of commands to the MIDI device on what note to play and other parameters. There have been a few third-party applications that purport to convert audio to MIDI, but their success rate is quite variable, depending primarily on the complexity of the audio (the more complex, the more difficult it is for the application to determine what notes are being played in what sequence, and hence more errors result). You might find this web site and it's linked sites helpful.

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