[ARSCLIST] In Search Of: Batch Editor to make 30-60 second samples.

[Joel Bresler <joel.br@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear friends:

As long as we are talking about batch processes...

I have about 8,000 MP3 songs at highest bit rate (320 kbps) that I 
would like to convert to 92 kbps or so, and snip out a 30 to 60 
second segment suitable for web use. I need a program that can either 
edit MP3 natively or convert to an editable format, cut out the 
segment, and convert the segment to 92 kbps. It would be ideal if the 
program could also fade in and fade out, and let me pick a standard 
start time (such as 30 seconds into the cut, rather than at the very 
start which is often an introduction.)

Has anyone done anything like this? I am wondering what the results 
are, specifically whether human judgment is absolutely required in 
selecting samples. It's just not practicable for me to do such a 
selection on 8,000 songs, so I hope the answer is no!

Any suggestions welcome.

Best,

Joel





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