Whats an AIF

[Cormier and Long]

Everything I send to Itunes is converted to an AIF file. Is an AIF file the same as a wave file? can I set up my Itunes to take Wave files from Garage Band. Any information would be great.

Thanks

Steve

[Stu.]

Hi Steve, I'm not too sure but I just think of them as like MP3's, just another file type but I think they're bigger. Remember, I know nothing!!

[Tim 'tbone' Tapling]

Hi ,
Aif is an Apple format intended for Protools use or audio files ( apples version of a .WAV ).
itunes default should be MP4a apple lossless and should convert files as as you import them .

Go to iTunes preferences under the iTunes logo on the page
and you will see under General ... an import settings key
the top of the 2 keys has your import setting prefered files listed .
You have WAV / Aif / ACC / Apple Lossless MP4a & MP3 .

Once you have made your choice, anything you import from either disc or desktop
should be in the chosen format , any files you have already imported that are aif ..
you can export to a folder on the desk top & delete those still in the iTunes player .

Then re-import them from the folder to iTunes and they should automatically
convert to your chosen NEW format .

Exporting garageband tunes : in the burning bouncing or exporting settings
there is a choice button to add the file you're working on ... to the iTunes Library
& it will be in the format you have chosen .

I find Apples lossless is the best for most players but
Aif and WAV arenot digitally compressed so have a higher sample rate ..
so they sound better on a sound system !

Hope that helps .. tbone

[POSTCARD COMETS]

Steve,
.aif is comparable to .wav but is, if you like, the "Apple version of". I've never been able to distinguish between the two sonically.
Logic has a facility to convert .aif to .wav and vice versa but I'm not sure about Garageband. When I get GB files from Buck, they're .aif which I never questioned as Logic takes them and .wav. Buck might know what GB will output . Try sending him a message directly.
David

[Cormier and Long]

Thanks Guys

Steve