Decaf Posted February 18, 2012 Report Posted February 18, 2012 Alright, so the other day I slowed down Rodeo by Juvenile and it sounded like complete garbage. I'm almost positive that it's because of the type of file I saved it as, so what type of file DO I save/export it as to get the best possible quality? I think I might've left it at the default accidentally. did it sound fine before you exported it? ctrl+p, change quality to both highsync, 32bit float, 44100hz next import a song, go to export and hit options, use preset, quality insane/320kbps, variable speed fast
Sergeant_Skyrim Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Posted February 18, 2012 Alright, so the other day I slowed down Rodeo by Juvenile and it sounded like complete garbage. I'm almost positive that it's because of the type of file I saved it as, so what type of file DO I save/export it as to get the best possible quality? I think I might've left it at the default accidentally. did it sound fine before you exported it? ctrl+p, change quality to both highsync, 32bit float, 44100hz next import a song, go to export and hit options, use preset, quality insane/320kbps, variable speed fast Will check that out later when I get back to campus, back at home now trying to get my system fixed xD Build in progress
BigPimpin91 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Posted February 18, 2012 Alright, so the other day I slowed down Rodeo by Juvenile and it sounded like complete garbage. I'm almost positive that it's because of the type of file I saved it as, so what type of file DO I save/export it as to get the best possible quality? I think I might've left it at the default accidentally. Go to Edit --> Quality Look at bottom where the LAME encoder box is and change bit rate to 320. Best Quality Audacity can do is in .wav format (Unless the release a .FLAC codec for it.) Be warned that .wav files are relatively large and not all devices can play them. BigPimpin91's Banging Music
Decaf Posted February 18, 2012 Report Posted February 18, 2012 Alright, so the other day I slowed down Rodeo by Juvenile and it sounded like complete garbage. I'm almost positive that it's because of the type of file I saved it as, so what type of file DO I save/export it as to get the best possible quality? I think I might've left it at the default accidentally. Go to Edit --> Quality Look at bottom where the LAME encoder box is and change bit rate to 320. Best Quality Audacity can do is in .wav format (Unless the release a .FLAC codec for it.) Be warned that .wav files are relatively large and not all devices can play them. that's why i just suggest mp3 @320 30mb wav songs are no bueno for most folk
Sergeant_Skyrim Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Posted February 18, 2012 Alright, so the other day I slowed down Rodeo by Juvenile and it sounded like complete garbage. I'm almost positive that it's because of the type of file I saved it as, so what type of file DO I save/export it as to get the best possible quality? I think I might've left it at the default accidentally. Go to Edit --> Quality Look at bottom where the LAME encoder box is and change bit rate to 320. Best Quality Audacity can do is in .wav format (Unless the release a .FLAC codec for it.) Be warned that .wav files are relatively large and not all devices can play them. that's why i just suggest mp3 @320 30mb wav songs are no bueno for most folk Does that entail better quality though? I've got a 64GB iTouch to put music on haha, even with all of both of your guys' Zips + tons of other CDs that I have I don't even think I'm using 1/3 of my potential memory EDIT: Just noticed that you said certain devices can't play .wav, would you happen to know if the Touch can play it? Build in progress
Decaf Posted February 18, 2012 Report Posted February 18, 2012 supported formats on touch: aac(8-320) protected aac he-acc mp3(8-320) mp3 vbr audible 2, 3, 4, ea, ax, ax+ apple lossless aiff wav for rap is rather pointless to use lossless/flac/wav because the bass drowns out the subtle nuances that those formats excel in
tf3090 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Posted February 18, 2012 Bass boosting a song in audacity is very easy using the equalizer tool, just cut the mid/treble frequencies and boost the bass frequencies. If there is clipping in the song, undo and lower the bass a little bit until there is no clipping. Basically a trial and error thing. If you use headphones it is very easy to hear when it is clipping. Alot of songs also have clipped bass to begin with (alot of Gucci Mane songs come to mind) which means no matter what you do with the equalizer tool, it will always be clipped. I'm interested in making my own bass remixes after reading this thread now, though, should be fun. Always wanted to make my own remixes like bigpimpin does this thread if meant for people who know what they are talking about when you lower the amplitude of the wave with the EQ you are getting rid of the red and making the clipping quieter, but there will still be distortion from the clipping, you cannot fix that. How is what I said any different from that? If a song is clipped in the first place, nothing will fix it, which is what I was saying
Decaf Posted February 18, 2012 Report Posted February 18, 2012 How is what I said any different from that? If a song is clipped in the first place, nothing will fix it, which is what I was saying do you read before you type? If there is clipping in the song, undo and lower the bass a little bit until there is no clipping "lower the bass until there is no clipping", that's not possible and you are suggesting something know one else should follow you are simply lowering the amplitude of the same waveform.... its analogous to turning the volume knob down a few notches
Ecco Posted February 18, 2012 Report Posted February 18, 2012 I swear, I'm in love with this thread. Thanks to everyone who's contributing, my boosts sound a lot better now I'll be working on creating bass lines, that's a bit tricky for me.
tf3090 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Posted February 18, 2012 How is what I said any different from that? If a song is clipped in the first place, nothing will fix it, which is what I was saying do you read before you type? If there is clipping in the song, undo and lower the bass a little bit until there is no clipping "lower the bass until there is no clipping", that's not possible and you are suggesting something know one else should follow you are simply lowering the amplitude of the same waveform.... its analogous to turning the volume knob down a few notches Oh, I see what you are referring to nowThat was a communication error on my part, I meant it as in if there is clipping after using the equalizer tool, then to undo the change, lower the equalization sliders a little bit, and try it again. Hopefuly that was more clear, I didn't mean lower the bass on a song that was already clipped to begin with
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