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Converting Midis

Zweben

Zweben

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Oct 7, 2004
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Hey all.

I have 94 midis that I would like to convert to AAC or MP3.

I tried to do this in iTunes, as you used to be able to do it, but in the current version it just gives me errors.

Does anyone know a way to bulk-convert Midi files into MP3 or even Midi > Aiff > MP3? I'd really appreciate it.

PS: I tried to do it in Automator but there isn't anything that lets you export to AIFF in QuickTime, and QT won't convert directly from MIDI > MP3 or AAC.

:( Is there no easy way to do this anymore?

-Zweben
 
quigleybc said:
I'm no expert, but aren't MIDI files just data...no real sound is contained in them?

Therefore, you will never be able to convert a MIDI file into soundwaves....
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There's no sound in them, but the computer knows how to interpret them as sound, so it can make the MIDI notes into an AIFF, using the instruments QuickTime provides.
 
I tried that app linked to above. None of the files worked.

I forgot to add... these aren't regular midis for some reason. They're QuickTime Mov files with Midi information in them.

I have a feeling this is hopeless.
 
Zweben said:
I tried that app linked to above. None of the files worked.

I forgot to add... these aren't regular midis for some reason. They're QuickTime Mov files with Midi information in them.

I have a feeling this is hopeless.
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You can export the .mov files to .mid using quicktime (latest, not sure if you need pro).

EDIT: I just realized you could simply export the .mov files to AIFF with quicktime, but there's no batch converter.
 
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