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#34524 - 11/13/07 09:49 PM Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones
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So I got a spiffy new cell phone due to a mistake on T-Mobile's part, and it has Bluetooth support, so I want to upload some ringtones from clips of MP3s/AACs/etc. that I have. However, the greedy fuckers at T-Mobile blocked most of the formats the phone supports (MP3, AAC, etc.) from being set as ringtones. The only format that works is WMA.

So, I have two questions:

1. Is there a free OSX app that will take clips of an audio track? I found a good shareware solution (Fission), but it's $32 and the unregistered version randomly inserts audio fades in the files it exports. I know QT Pro can do it, but that's even more expensive and Fission does it better anyway.

2. Is there any way at all to convert an MP3 (or any other common and non-proprietary audio format, for that matter) to WMA on OSX? Free would obviously be preferable, but I can't even find a decent-looking shareware app that'll do it.
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#34525 - 11/13/07 10:37 PM Re: Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones [Re: +Solistus]
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It's called quit giving T-Mobile your money. If they don't support you then don't support them.
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#34526 - 11/14/07 01:10 AM Re: Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones [Re: Trekkie]
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Trekkie: that is kind of the idea of making my own ringtones instead of paying them 2 or 3 bucks a pop for "authorised" MP3s. Or are you suggesting that I should stop using T-Mo altogether because they put restrictions on digital media? Every provider does the same or similar things, so unless I want to go without a phone altogether, that's not really gonna help.
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#34527 - 11/14/07 02:08 AM Re: Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones [Re: +Solistus]
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Sprint has no such restriction on me adding my own ringtones and wallpapers to my phone. Unlike Verizon or AT&T, Sprint doesn't remove features from handsets that came with them installed from the factory. Of course, there's always the option of hacking your phone.
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#34529 - 11/14/07 09:39 AM Re: Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones [Re: Trekkie]
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To ignore Trekkie's completely useless help ( =p ), use Audacity.

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/screenshots
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#34531 - 11/14/07 01:37 PM Re: Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones [Re: jack_DENIAL]
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Originally Posted By: jack_DENIAL
To ignore Trekkie's completely useless help ( =p ), use Audacity.

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/screenshots

I used to use that with my V3 razr...until it died \:\(
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#34532 - 11/14/07 02:33 PM Re: Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones [Re: Tyr]
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Hehe, thanks JD. This is precisely the sort of thing I was hoping to find. Now all I need is a way to convert the clips to WMA... Does Windows Media Player do that?

Trekkie: Paying more for less minutes and text messages, signing a new contract, dealing with the hassle of transferring my number and getting a new phone just so I can slightly simplify the process of playing custom ringtones seems like a bad idea to me.
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#34536 - 11/15/07 10:19 PM Re: Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones [Re: +Solistus]
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My point was that not all carriers are the same. But I can see how continuing to pay money to people who spit in your face while taking your money is a great way to affect change. I say this being a former T-Mobile user.
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#34542 - 11/16/07 03:33 PM Re: Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones [Re: Trekkie]
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Meh, just get a BlackBerry.
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#34543 - 11/16/07 03:56 PM Re: Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones [Re: +Cube]
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Originally Posted By: +Cube
Meh, just get a iPhone.


Agreed.
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#34544 - 11/16/07 04:18 PM Re: Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones [Re: jack_DENIAL]
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Originally Posted By: jack_DENIAL
Originally Posted By: +Cube
Meh, just get a BlackBerry.


Agreed.


Excellent.
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#34545 - 11/16/07 05:11 PM Re: Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones [Re: +Cube]
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Mis-quotery ftw!
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#34685 - 12/08/07 01:59 AM Re: Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones [Re: jack_DENIAL]
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Use Garageband. It's got the best audio engine, and is easiest to use.
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#34788 - 12/21/07 11:53 PM Re: Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones [Re: Jazz]
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Originally Posted By: Jazz
Use Garageband. It's got the best audio engine, and is easiest to use.

just for clipping and snipping i'd go with Audacity. For creation from scratch yeah Garageband
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#34858 - 01/03/08 01:04 AM Re: Clipping/converting audio file for phone ringtones [Re: Tyr]
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Originally Posted By: Tyr
Originally Posted By: Jazz
Use Garageband. It's got the best audio engine, and is easiest to use.

just for clipping and snipping i'd go with Audacity. For creation from scratch yeah Garageband


oh, my mistake. Audacity is easier to use. It's not like I work on Garageband or something...
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