If you thought that MIDI files were all but obsolete nowadays you'd only be half right because the MIDI format still lingers on long since we all converted to WAV, MP3 and OGG format.

MIDI Converter Studio is designed to be extremely simple to use (which generally it is) but also powerful enough and attractive enough to be used by demanding professional users. The program accepts most major MIDI formats which can be MIDI 0, MIDI 1, Karaoke MIDI, RIFF MIDI 0, RIFF MIDI 1. When converting the MIDI files, users have an option to alter the bit rate, frequency and Mono/Stereo settings as well as insert tags if required. In addition, the program has it's own media player so you can test the conversions instantly without reverting to a third party application which is useful. If you need to convert multiple files at once, you can use the batch conversion feature which simultaneously converts multiple tracks into the format fo your choice. Where MIDI Converter studio can really help though is in avoiding the need to buy an expensive audio card to make MIDI files sound natural. You just have to download an appropriate SoundFont from a free repository and use it to convert the MIDI into WAV (or some other format) with MIDI Converter Studio.

Whether you're an amateur or a professional, there's something in MIDI Converter Studio that will appeal to both sets of users.

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In these days of a thousand formats, it's essential that you have the ability to convert your audio into a range of different file types. Arial Audio Converter allows you to do exactly that, converting between formats including MP3, OGG, WMA, MP2 and WAV.

Key features:

• Support all popular audio formats
• Fast conversion speed
• Batch audio files conversion
• Supports ID3 tags
• Playback facilities for all popular music formats
• Drag-and-drop functionality

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With so many audio formats available, you'll probably need to convert from one to another some day. And ImTOO Audio Encoder stands as a good choice for this task.

This easy tool enables you to convert audio files between a wide range of formats including the most popular ones. The conversion process is reduced to three simple steps: select the files you want to convert, choose the encoder and click on the encode button to start. All the conversions we tried during our testings went quite fast and were successfully completed.

ImTOO Audio Encoder includes settings for each of the available encoders, so that you can tweak every single detail in the conversion process. Unfortunately we can0t say the same of the Tools menu, as it didn't open at all.

With ImTOO Audio Encoder you can easily convert audio files from one format to another, in three simple steps and with highly configurable settings.

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If you are the type of person who always changes your mobile ring-tone, this application is a must-have for you. EZ Ringtone allows you to convert music, either from CD tracks or mp3 file, to different ring-tone formats compatible with all modern devices.

The interface is really clear and simple: you just have to open an audio file to have an image of the right and left channel. Then select the part of your music you would like to convert to a ring-tone and press the format button compatible with your mobile. That’s it.

It’s annoying though that the trial version limits the duration of ring-tones to 5 seconds and it is a shame that there is not even a simple editing tool. It would have been good, for example, to have the possibility of mixing different parts of a song or maybe different titles as well. A fading or echo effect to end the recording would have made the final ring-tone a bit more ’professional’.

The tool that compresses MP3 files size from 30% up to 70% is also useful, saving valuable space on your mobile phone in case it’s not yet as capacious as a proper MP3 player.

Don’t be bored with your ring-tone ever again and drive all your co-workers mad with your favourite songs!

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FLV is the most popular video format on the Internet thanks to sites such as YouTube and DailyMotion that have found it the best way to distribute user content.

The reason is because it is ultra compact and yet it plays so seamlessly. Therefore, if you're ever uploading large videos to these sites, it's always a good idea to convert them to FLV first - because you'll experience quicker uploads.

Converting to FLV with Amadis Video to FLV converter is simple and it accepts so many file types that you'll never find yourself stuck on a format. The simple interface requires you to just navigate to a file, right click on it, choose "Convert to FLV" and that's it.

The conversion time depends on the size of the file but a five minute video should take less then a minute. You can also tweak the settings with a series of options when the encoding begins such as the bitrate, ID3 tag versions and stereo modes. The app also supports batch uploading and conversion for large numbers of videos. In this latest version, the program is now even better at handling iPod video and converts it with virtually no noticeable loss in image quality.

If you're looking for a speedy FLV converter that supports a plethora of formats, then you can't go far wrong with Amadis Video to FLV Converter.

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If you've ever wanted to extract a favourite soundbyte or soundtrack from your movie collection, then this is the program for you.

Acala Video MP3 Ripper has been designed with speed in mind to rip audio from multiple formats including DivX, XviD, MPG, AVI, MPEG, VOB, VCD and SVCD into MP3 format. It also allows you to configure various audio parameters such as bitrate, sampling rate and frequency range when making conversions.

Like all Acala products, it also conveniently allows you to insert markers at the in and out points where you want to begin the conversion. Likewise, it supports batch conversions for groups of video files and allows you to edit the ID3 tags on your Mp3's so that they're easy to organise in your favourite media player afterwards.

The program also supports WMA and WAV formats. One of the best features is that it can be automatically programmed to shut down when your conversions have finished, which is great when doing batch downloads - no need to risk burning out your PC or waste energy by leaving it on all night. You can also preview your files as they are converted to check whether the quality is good enough or if it has worked properly.

Easy to use and fuss-free, Acala Video MP3 Ripper is a very fast product which gives you a decent amount of control over your MP3 conversions.

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Often called a Swiss army knife of Audio, dBpowerAMP Music Converter (dMC) is able to many things at once. Not limited to just converting audio formats it can also rip CDs, normalize audio and edit tags. Here is a full list of its features:

• Rip digitally sound from Audio CDs and store in a multitude of formats, dMC is the Fastest CD Ripper and now AccurateRip Compatible.
• Convert from one format to another, just about every audio type is supported: mp3, mp4, Windows Media Audio (wma), Ogg Vorbis, AAC, Monkeys Audio, FLAC and many others [Codec downloads], whilst preserving ID Tags.
• Volume Normalize audio files.
• Windows Explorer Integration - right click Convert To & popup useful info on audio files.
• ID tag editing [Power Pack Option].
• Record from LPs or anything.
• Fully compatible with Windows 95/98/ME NT4/2000, Windows XP and Linux (using Wine).

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Forgot about bulky CD's with your new MP3 player? We have something you will find a useful add-on to your passion: Total Audio Converter.

With it you will be able to rip your CD's and convert tracks to mp3 or other formats. Convert between more than 30 audio formats, change bit rate or frequency of your songs!

All done in batches to save your time and effort. Command line support. Download your FREE full optional trial copy now to make your own opinion about the tool.

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Xilisoft Audio Converter provides an easy and complete way to convert between all of the popular audio formats, such as MP3, WAV, WMA, MP4, M4A, MP2, VQF, APE, OGG, AAC and FLAC.

One of the benefits is that the audio converter supports converting m4a to mp3, mp4 to mp3. The audio converter supports ID3 tag, all ID3 tags in the original files will be reserved after the conversion. In addition, you also can convert video formats including AVI, MPEG, WMV, ASF to all popular audio files with Xilisoft Audio Converter. All conversion processes are very easy to handle and fast.

Features:

• Convert between MP3, M4A, WAV, WMA, MP4, MP2, VQF, APE, OGG, AAC and FLAC
• Convert AVI, MPEG, WMV, ASF to MP3, WAV, WMA, MP4, M4A, MP2, VQF, APE, OGG, AAC and FLAC
• Support batch conversion
• Copy ID3 tag between audio formats (reserve ID3 tag during conversion)
• When converting to MP3, bitrate, VBR or CBR, stereo or mono are selectable
• You can select the compression method, sample rate, bitrate, stereo or mono when converting to WAV
• Allow users to select whether delete the original files

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Even if you’re extremely careful about downloading only music which is compatible with your player, there comes a moment when you need to convert audio files from one format to another. And if you have never used this kind of software before, you may feel a little bit lost at the beginning: which program should I use? Will it have support for this or that?

Free MP3 WMA Converter is probably one of the best answers one could give to these questions. In spite of being quite plain both in aspect and functionalities, this little app does its job and does it well. So don’t let yourself be fooled by its simplicity and spare us five minutes to take a deeper look.

The process of installing Free MP3 WMA Converter follows the standard steps and includes the possibility of also installing Pando, a free tool to share large files through e-mail. But you can simply skip that point if you’re not interested in it.

Once installed on your system, the program allows you to choose the interface language, a nice feature for non-English speakers. However, it wouldn’t be really necessary, as Free MP3 WMA Converter is incredibly simple to use: first, select the files you want to convert; then, choose the target format; finally, click on the “Convert” button. Easy as pie! Plus, the conversion itself is surprisingly fast. The program even displays a neat progress bar so that you can control the whole process in detail.

If there is a drawback to Free MP3 WMA Converter, it’s the range of supported formats. Only six of them (AAC, APE, MP3, Ogg, WAV and WMA) but at least they’re the most used and popular ones. Besides, the program features separate conversion options for each one of them, so you can always achieve the quality of sound you wanted. Another thing this program lacks is having a wider choice of options, such as volume normalization, a built-in tag editor or other similar extra functions that can be found in most conversion tools.

In short, if you’re looking for an audio file converter and don’t know where to begin, just give Free MP3 WMA Converter a chance. It may suit your needs, as long as they’re simple enough.

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With a plethora of portable music players around and the different type of audio file formats they each play, you're bound to have to convert your tracks every now and then. Switch has the advantage of being free and allowing you to quickly batch convert audio tracks. We were impressed by the number of output formats, more than a dozen, with all the common file types like mp3, wma or aac available. You'll also be able to set the bitrate, once again choosing from more than a dozen options and more importantly with a choice of variable or constant bitrate. Switch also features an error protection feature to enhance your recordings.

The toolbox feature is supposed to help you perform any audio task, but all it really does is automatically install extra software from the developer. We suggest using it only if you know precisely what you want to do and are ready to install a new application. Switch also has a feature to add CD album details from the freeDB database. Even though we tried it on a few well known tracks, it didn't really work.

Despite these drawbacks, Switch is a speedy audio converter with many features.

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These days there are probably more different types of file format than there are fish in the ocean. Actually, that's probably a bit of an exaggeration, but nevertheless the digital audio world is becoming an increasingly daunting place. I find the best thing to do is hire the use of a file conversion app and transfer everything into one format. But with so many formats out there, it's difficult to find a program that can handle all these formats.

Peering at the list of supported formats in GermaniX Transcoder tells you that this won't be an issue, and I defy you to think of one that isn't included. Conversion is a simple process in this app, and it's merely a case of adding the files to the task, choosing the output compression quality and hitting Start.

Despite the fact that many of its rivals offer many more features, GermaniX Transcoder proves its worth by offering support for a huge number of audio file formats.

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The bitrate is the frequency at which your Mp3's were recorded. The higher the bitrate, the higher the quality although the more space it takes on your hard drive. 4Musics MP3 Bitrate Changer modifies the frequency of MP3s by simply allowing you to right-click and change it to the frequency of your choice.

In addition to this, it features a label publishing option that allows you to enter the data of the song, artist, group, genre etc. In order to make conversions simultaneously, you can leave a whole batch of MP3s for automatic conversion whilst you do other things or just leave your PC running.

If you regularly need to to alter the frequency of your music, then this is an incredibly quick and efficient way of doing it. However, once you go beyond 192Kbs, there really is little difference in sound quality and the space they take up on your hard drive or external device after that is way too much.

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FLAC stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec. Grossly oversimplified, FLAC is similar to MP3, but lossless, meaning that audio is compressed in FLAC without any loss in quality. This is similar to how Zip works, except with FLAC you will get much better compression because it is designed specifically for audio, and you can play back compressed FLAC files in your favorite player (or your car or home stereo, see supported devices) just like you would an MP3 file.

FLAC is freely available and supported on most operating systems, including Windows, "unix" (Linux, *BSD, Solaris, OS X, IRIX), BeOS, OS/2, and Amiga. There are also build systems for autotools, MSVC, Watcom C, and Project Builder.

The next generation of audio compressors is here.

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Charm Real Converter is a tool for converting AVI, MPEG, MP3, WAV and QuickTime files to Real Media files, and editing the RM file's property. It supports batch convertion. With a simple and very easy-to-use interface, and customizable settings, it is perfect for either novice or advanced content creators.

• Convert AVI to RM
• Convert MPEG-1 to RM
• Convert Mp2 to RM, Mp3 to RM
• Convert Wav to RM
• Convert Quick Time to RM
• Edit RM files message
• It's easy and fast
• Very user-friendly interface

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Zeallsoft Audio CD Burner is an audio CD-burning software that can create Audio CD from your MP3/WMA/AC3/WAV files.

The customized Audio CD can be played with your home Hi-Fi or car CD player. It is fairly simple to use and just a couple of clicks will get you burning.

Zealsoft Audio CD Burner helps you convert your music to any format you want!

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Sick of your audio ripper leaving behind lots of junk files? Audiolib CD Ripper is an easy to use tool which can rip audio CD tracks to Mp3, WAV or OGG format without creating any temporary files. It also retrieves album and single information as CDDB is supported via the free DB server. The program supports ID3 tags, track titles can be renamed and a Winamp playlist can be generated.

One nice feature is that the ripper can convert CD's to the lossless APE compression format. This gives you super compressed files but with no loss in sound quality. It's also a very good looking burner - there are tons of great skins to choose from. One other thing worth adding is that it can support multiple CD-ROM devices so if you'd like to connect external ones, you'll have no problem with this program.

There's not a great deal to fault with Audiolip CD Ripper except that sometimes, the buffer does not load as quickly as it should although this may depend on your CD-ROM device.

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River Past Audio Converter is River Past's award winning audio converter and extractor. Convert from almost any audio format to WAV, MP3, WMA, or audio-only AVI. We support a variety of input formats, including the standard WAV, MP3, WMA, AIFF, RealAudio, and the not-so-standard OGG, AIFF, and Unix Audio. Extract audio from the standard AVI, ASF, WMV, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, RealMedia, and the not-so-standard QuickTime MOV and MPEG-4. If the file format exists, River Past Audio Converter probably support it.

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Quick All Audio Converter is a powerful audio converter that converts between multiple formats. It includes all the features of Quick MP3 WAV Converter, and has the ability to convert to or from OGG, WMA, VOX audio files. It also has a built-in audio player to play MP3, MP2, MP1, MPEG, WAV, OGG, WMA, VOX audio files. The best thing about this program is it's ease of use. Conversion between several formats can sometimes get complicated but not here. Start Quick Audio Converter and simply click the "Add" button to add your audio files to the audio files list. Select an audio file and click the "Play" button to preview the audio file (useful to check if it works properly).

You then simply click on the "Options" tab and select the output directory by clicking the "Set" button on the "Output Directory" frame. You can set the output audio format with the "Action" tab. You're then ready to convert. Just click the "Start" button to start converting source audio files to the audio format of your choice. There's not much more to it than that and if you need your music in a variety of formats, this is a really powerful and easy utility to do the job.

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Most of the time, you just want your favourite music in Mp3 format so that you can listen to it on your iPod or portable music device. With so many alternative formats out there though, things are not always as straightforward as you'd like. Any Medias to Mp3 Converter is one of the most comprehensive convertors available and is able to convert just about any format you can think of to Mp3. Best of all, it does it directly with no messing around converting to WAV in between.

It can even extract accompanied music from CD, VCD or DVD so that you can enjoy your favourite soundtracks and movie quotes anytime. The great bonus of this program is that by not having to convert to WAV first, you save an awful lot of diskspace - not to mention it's a lot quicker. The conversion time does vary though unfortunately according to the format and you might find yourself waiting a long time for formats such as OGG to convert successfully. However, you can drag them all in one batch and if you leave your computer converting overnight regularly, you'll have your entire collection in Mp3's in no time.

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