Kiss Sounds: MP3 Help

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Working with MP3 Format

To work with MP3 format, Kiss Sounds requires an external program.

The simplest method: Utilize the Kiss Sounds Button: Send to iTunes.

If itunes is not an option... or if you require MP3 conversion:

Using ACM Codecs
An ACM codec (or simply “codec”) is a special program (driver) that converts sound formats. When a codec is registered (installed) it can be used by any audio processing application. Each version of Windows includes a basic set of codecs. Users can also download free mp3 software or buy additional codecs.

There are different types of codecs that support MP3. A simple codec can only decode MP3 and is sufficient for playing MP3 files.

Use of the MP3 format with Kiss Sounds is entirely optional and at the user's discretion.

To create an MP3 file you need a codec that supports encoding. A codec that only supports encoding for low bit rates is included in most versions of Windows which is sufficient for recording lower quality broadcasts but not for CD-quality music. You can buy codecs that support higher bit rates or download free codecs.

Using DLLs
Kiss Sounds can also use DLL (dynamic link libraries) dedicated to MP3, either BladeEnc.dll or Lame_Enc.dll. Unlike codecs, neither one of these DLLs can decode an MP3 file, which means that Kiss Sounds may be able to (in most cases) utilize the DLL for file conversion.

Working with VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3 Format
Kiss Sounds supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3 format. For encoding in this format, you need to use the Lame_Enc.dll.

VBR MP3 encoding parameters should be used with Lame_Enc.dll's engine, version 3.93.1 and above. If you use DLLs of an older version then it is not guaranteed your encoding settings will work properly. Note that Kiss Sounds treats engine versions 3.93 and 3.93.1 as the same.

Types of MP3 File Format
Kiss Sounds records very high quality WAV format and also converts the wav files into cd quality MP3 format with supported DLL's.

WAV-format files have a standard RIFF-WAVE header. These files usually have a .wav extension. As long as an appropriate codec is installed and recognized, any playback program can play them.

Pure MP3-format files do not contain any special headers but may contain an ID3 tag. These files usually have a .mp3 extension. To play this type of file, you need a program that can decode MP3 format which includes most modern pc's.

Kiss Sounds has not written, and does not supply, an MP3 encoding or decoding engine with Kiss Sounds. Instead, Kiss Sounds can invoke and use the standard encoding and decoding engines that are part of the Windows operating system package or that are bundled with third-party software. Blade Dll is a popular DLL which is no longer supported by Kiss Sounds. Kiss Sounds is compatible with the most popular "Lame DLL" which is called Lame (lame_enc.dll). Lame is available from a number of Internet sites as well as being part of some third-party software packages.

An MP3 encoding/decoding engine is included with all modern versions of the Windows operating system. If the MP3 Button is not visible on Kiss Sounds recording studio...the existing dll is not compatible with Kiss Sounds. MP3 Button will automatically appear in Kiss Sounds just like the other Kiss Function Buttons.

As an alternative, you can use Kiss Sounds to record an uncompressed file and later use your favorite player software, such as ITunes, Media Player or one of many of other freeware or commercial programs, to perform the compression.

To learn more about MP3, please refer to the following link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3

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Kiss Sounds is fully compatible with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit editions), Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit editions) and Mac OS X with Boot Camp running Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

Kiss Sounds requires an active Internet connection and a sound card. A screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater is recommended but not required.

Kiss Sounds requires compatible hardware and software and Internet access. Kiss Sounds is not to be used to copy, record, reproduce, download or distribute audio that is copyrighted. The recording features of Kiss Sounds are intended for the recording of noncopyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to record. Terms apply.