Newb with 2 questions...

HeadlessJbird · Post by **HeadlessJbird** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:53 am

1) how do I import a mp3 file into Ableton-lite? manual says only wav. and midi, so is there a way to convert mp3 to wav? (and then back to mp3 again?)

2) is there anything like a 4-beat intro for tracks? the online manual briefly mentions something like that, but doesnt go into detail. Hard to click your mouse and play at the same time, eh?

Lo-Fi Massahkah · Post by **Lo-Fi Massahkah** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 1:05 pm

Hey,

I never used the Live Lite, so... But I use QCDPlayer to convert to and from mp3. I know alot of pepole use iTunes. You could also use Soundforge or Wavelab, I guess.

If you need a count in. Stop the sequencer and then start by pressing record while having the metronome on. That gives you two bars of count in.

Regards,
Mikael

djwglpuppy · Post by **djwglpuppy** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:24 pm

1. I use iTunes to do Conversion.

2. Go to Preferences > Precount and set the amount of bard you want to precount and make sure Metronome is turned on.

svrider1000 · Post by **svrider1000** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:44 pm

I used to use lite before I upgraded. It would not import mp3 files until after I upgraded. You could try these free wav editors if you cannot afford to get one.

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
http://reaper.fm