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Title: DSP Studio (volume leveling) for portable conversion/sync
Post by: cncb on May 25, 2010, 09:42:48 am
Below is Alex's reply to my question in the APE thread.  Is there any way we could have DSP Studio apply to portable conversion/sync so that the volume could be "normalized" and other effects like that provided for burning CDs?  Thanks.

I think I have occasionally requested for adding DSP Studio to the conversion options since 2005 or so.

DSP Studio is available in the Audio CD burner and recently JRiver added Replay Gain to DNLA conversions. Adding DSP Studio (not only Replay Gain) to all conversion options would be useful for many kinds of situations. For instance, you may have files of a higher sample rate or more than two channels that you would like to convert to the standard 44.1 KHz stereo format for a portable or for burning an MP3 CD or perhaps you would like to use EQ correction if the source files are less than optimal.
Title: Re: DSP Studio (volume leveling) for portable conversion/sync
Post by: cncb on May 27, 2010, 03:37:16 pm
bump
Title: Re: DSP Studio (volume leveling) for portable conversion/sync
Post by: cncb on June 16, 2010, 09:14:03 am
Any chance this could be added?
Title: Re: DSP Studio (volume leveling) for portable conversion/sync
Post by: Matt on June 16, 2010, 10:09:54 am
We agree this would be nice.

The conversion system is slated for numerous improvements, like image conversion for library server / WebPlay, better streaming video conversion, better management of cached low-bitrate copies, and enabling of DSP Studio during manual conversion.

We'll add DSP during portable sync to the list.  As a disclaimer, it's going to be a while before we're through the list.
Title: Re: DSP Studio (volume leveling) for portable conversion/sync
Post by: llafriel on June 16, 2010, 10:59:21 am
like image conversion for library server / WebPlay..
Looking forward to this one :)
Title: Re: DSP Studio (volume leveling) for portable conversion/sync
Post by: MusicHawk on June 16, 2010, 12:23:05 pm
Generalizing the request, please allow DSP during ANY copying -- whether portable sync, CD burning, or simply file copying.

There are situations where "portable sync" isn't viable because the external device/drive isn't a media player, it's just storage, to MC, but would hugely benefit from having DSP applied.

Examples of this need:

My car "radio" has a 40GB hard drive, which I can load from CD or from simple USB-as-storage, but not directly from MC. It would be a giant help to "fix" the audio before loading it into the car.

The same with my "digital" piano, which can play music from a USB stick.

And, I often use a USB or other external drive to play a bunch of my music on a non-MC-installed computer, such as at a party. (Of course I promote that MC should be purchased, but meanwhile, having terrific-sounding audio and crediting MC for it would be a nice option.)

Title: Re: DSP Studio (volume leveling) for portable conversion/sync
Post by: JimH on June 16, 2010, 01:11:07 pm
There are situations where "portable sync" isn't viable because the external device/drive isn't a media player, it's just storage, to MC, but would hugely benefit from having DSP applied.
You can set up a folder as a portable drive in MC.  Tools/Options/Handhelds/Add Device/Browse.
Title: Re: DSP Studio (volume leveling) for portable conversion/sync
Post by: MusicHawk on June 16, 2010, 01:45:44 pm
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You can set up a folder as a portable drive in MC.

I didn't know that. I'll try it ASAP. Thanks for the tip.
Title: Re: DSP Studio (volume leveling) for portable conversion/sync
Post by: sunfire7 on June 16, 2010, 08:07:25 pm
Thanks for add this to the list Matt !!  :)
Title: Re: DSP Studio (volume leveling) for portable conversion/sync
Post by: cncb on September 13, 2010, 10:00:55 am
We'll add DSP during portable sync to the list.  As a disclaimer, it's going to be a while before we're through the list.

Are we closer?
Title: Re: DSP Studio (volume leveling) for portable conversion/sync
Post by: shAf on December 07, 2010, 01:45:19 pm
Are we closer?

I'll hope (vote) that we get closer sooner (eg, MC15), rather than later (eg, MC16)

:)