The following article will guide through converting an audio file into a format that is compatible with a Roland or BOSS product using Apple's iTunes software. You may download iTunes from www.apple.com/itunes/. Please check the owner's manual of your Roland or BOSS product for information regarding audio file formats that are compatible for importing.
iTunes 10 Audio File Conversion
Note: If using a different version of iTunes than version 10, check the iTunes manual or contact Apple for conversion instructions.
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Open iTunes Preferences:
Windows: Select Edit and then click on "Preferences".
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Select the "General" icon on the top of the General Preferences window.
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Click on "Import Settings".
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From the Import Using pop-up menu, select the file format that you would like to convert the file to. For example: "WAV Encoder" or "MP3 Encoder".
Note: Refer to your Roland or BOSS product's owner's manual for importable file format information. -
From the Setting pop-up menu, select "Custom..."
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Set the Sample Rate, Sample Size and Channels to the desired format.
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Click on OK in the Encoder window.
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Click on OK in the Import Settings window.
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Click on OK in the General Preferences window.
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Open your iTunes Song List by clicking on Music in the “LIBRARY” section and then click on Songs.
- If the audio file that you are converting is not already in the Song List, drag the audio file into the iTunes Song List window. For example: if the file is located on your desktop, drag the file from your desktop directly into the iTunes Song List.
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Right-click on the song that you would like to convert. A window will appear offering additional functions.
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Click on the “Create…Version” to convert the file to the format that you selected in Step 4. For example: "Create WAV Version" or "Create MP3 Version".
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A converted copy of the song file will be created and placed into your iTunes Song List.
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Drag the newly converted audio file onto your desktop. You may now follow the steps in your Roland or BOSS owner's manual for importing this audio file from your desktop.