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How can I boost the volume of a song before adding it to my iTunes library?
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<blockquote data-quote="Bob M." data-source="post: 1812921" data-attributes="member: 200112"><p>Thanks everyone for the wide variety of suggestions made here. And especially to dc2bluelight for the great explanation between normalization and SoundCheck/Replay Gain.</p><p></p><p>Although I've worked in audio myself, I doubt I'll use Garage Band because it's a bit like using an air hammer when a screwdriver is needed. I've used Garage Band before but for other (more expected) types of uses. I agree with what was said about Apple wanting people to use the programs in a manner as they envisioned them to be used. I've had this same situation with a variety of Apple programs/products of all types and usually asking myself, "Why can't it work this way instead?'</p><p></p><p>Re-Recording the tracks in question here is unlikely. I chose to ask my friend to do this for me based on he was the only person I know who possessed this obscure record and I grossly overestimated his 'tech abilities' - the was the 2nd go-round at digitizing these tracks; the first pass was, well... really sub-standard and pretty bad. His 2nd attempt was much better but with the level problems I mentioned in my original post. However, I really appreciated that he took to time and effort to do this. Anyway, he borrowed some equipment to make this digitization, he was probably very unfamiliar with it and I don't think he's likely to repeat his very frustrating experience.</p><p></p><p>I think I'll try some of the ideas of things that are already present in my iMac, iTunes first and if not satisfactory, I'll probably download Audacity.</p><p></p><p>So, thanks for pointing me in the right direction.</p><p></p><p>Bob M.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bob M., post: 1812921, member: 200112"] Thanks everyone for the wide variety of suggestions made here. And especially to dc2bluelight for the great explanation between normalization and SoundCheck/Replay Gain. Although I've worked in audio myself, I doubt I'll use Garage Band because it's a bit like using an air hammer when a screwdriver is needed. I've used Garage Band before but for other (more expected) types of uses. I agree with what was said about Apple wanting people to use the programs in a manner as they envisioned them to be used. I've had this same situation with a variety of Apple programs/products of all types and usually asking myself, "Why can't it work this way instead?' Re-Recording the tracks in question here is unlikely. I chose to ask my friend to do this for me based on he was the only person I know who possessed this obscure record and I grossly overestimated his 'tech abilities' - the was the 2nd go-round at digitizing these tracks; the first pass was, well... really sub-standard and pretty bad. His 2nd attempt was much better but with the level problems I mentioned in my original post. However, I really appreciated that he took to time and effort to do this. Anyway, he borrowed some equipment to make this digitization, he was probably very unfamiliar with it and I don't think he's likely to repeat his very frustrating experience. I think I'll try some of the ideas of things that are already present in my iMac, iTunes first and if not satisfactory, I'll probably download Audacity. So, thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Bob M. [/QUOTE]
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