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1. (Mollym),

Jan 2, 2008 1:11 PM in reply to (cmltech)

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cmltech:

Here is an address with many many links to plugins and conversions to and from FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) files.

http://flac.sourceforge.net/

I'm new to Soundbooth and this computer -- I listened to the FLAC files with Cool Edit and the FLAC "filter" (seems more like it ought to be called a plug-in to me, but what do I know.) The site (one of the SourceForge links), and used it to convert the one I didn't have on CD, a Louis Armstrong St. James Infirmary, to a WAV file. (All the music files on the Avant Garde Project site are off copyright and legal, BTW.)

http://www.vuplayer.com/audition.php

lists it as working in Audition -- maybe someone here can tell us if it will work in Soundbooth.

FLAC is a great format, IMO: I had the chance to compare clips from published CDs of Ezra Sims' microtonal compositions with the FLAC files posted on the Avante Garde Project site and some of the FLAC files sound better than the CDs (the Project says it gets the best masters it can). The FLAC files are about a third the size of the corresponding WAV files. Ezra's music is subtle and tonally complex -- a good test for the format. (The Project Archive is a treasure trove for contemporary music enthusiasts -- much there that is making its way from "avant garde" to "contemporary classic.")

http://www.avantgardeproject.org/archive.htm

More and more devices are becoming FLAC-enabled from the git-go, including an iPod-like mp3 player.

Linux (or*nux) systems are way ahead with FLAC-enabled programs and decoders -- when I get that brain transplant...

hope this helps, and maybe we'll hear from someone here who's tried a FLAC fiter/plugin with Soundbooth ...

m

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2. (McoreD),

Oct 25, 2008 7:38 AM in reply to (cmltech)

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I would also like to open FLAC in SoundBooth. Thanks.

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3. _durin_,

Oct 27, 2008 10:53 AM in reply to (cmltech)

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Soundbooth does not currently support external filters for opening or saving to different file formats. I, too, am a FLAC convert and will be pushing for the ability to support this file format in the future.

Durin

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4. (Scott_Showalter),

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Mar 27, 2009 12:51 AM in reply to (cmltech)

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Adobe Soundbooth, for the price paid, should support import and export of lossless files, both FLAC and ALAC. Let's get with the program, Adobe. Please! The time is NOW!!

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5. Ozpeter,

Mar 28, 2009 4:00 PM in reply to (cmltech)

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And Wavpack.

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6. Fredust_AIR,

Feb 12, 2010 2:30 PM in reply to Ozpeter

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The last post is almost one year old...

I just wanna say how I want to use/edit FLAC files in SB. C'mon Adobe, wake up for the call !!!

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7. neant_hp,

May 12, 2010 9:09 PM in reply to Fredust_AIR

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i'm so disappointed, the CS5 still not support lossless formats

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8. ron zalonis,

Sep 5, 2010 11:43 PM in reply to (cmltech)

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So there is no plugin or way to use .flac files in Soundbooth? Over $200.00 for this program and no fix in site??

Can someone from Adobe reply and get us an answer if there is a fix or plan in sight??

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9. Lirmeroli,

Sep 18, 2010 6:01 AM in reply to (cmltech)

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I also wanted to import FLAC files and were very disappointed that there is no built-in function for that purpose.

Ok, but Google helped me. I found these two sites:

http://valion.net/flacimporter/

http://valion.net/flacimporter64/

The first one is for CS4 but it also works in Soundbooth CS5 for me.

Just install it and copy the file »FLAC Importer.prm« from "C:\Program Files (x86)\Premiere FLAC Importer" to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Soundbooth CS5\Plug-ins\Common"

I deinstalled the flac importer after that, and it still works fine :-)

Here are detail support information: http://www.animemusicvideos.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=99832

I didn't test the 64-bit plugin, but it should also work.

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10. johnnybob1970,

Jan 25, 2011 12:33 AM in reply to Lirmeroli

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Thank You, Thank You, Freaking GOD ALL MIGHTY THANK You!!!! You are the Hero DudeMiester! I LOVE You Dude, no bs. freakin love ya man

used this to import 009 Sound System-Trinity.flac and had no idea how i was gonna do it when i found out that an 800.00 software suite wouldnt do it and I was feelin like hammered Sh** and found this thread and Your post, You are the freakin DUDE of all Dudes Man!!!

64Bit Plugin WORKS too!

C'mon on Adobe get Your Sh** equipped for people that spend our money on YOUR software, Im so freakin tired of this kinda crap, but in the same breath Adobe After Effects Kicks so much A** Im havin a really hard time complainin but if you spend the money ( Or My Boss ) You need to know you can count on the software for "ALL" your multimedia purposes

Adobe should be ashamed that it took an outside source "http://valion.net/ " and Lirmeroli's hard work finding a FIX to make it work IMO

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11. CheeeZes,

Feb 8, 2011 2:47 AM in reply to (cmltech)

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I tried to use both the Flac importer for CS4 and the 64-bit version, but none are working for me! When i trie to install the installer says that it cant find the "Premiere Plug-in directory", and that i will install itself under C: Program Files(x86)/Premiere Flac importer. What am I doing wrong????

I use Adobe Premiere Pro CS 4

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12. Lirmeroli,

Feb 8, 2011 7:13 AM in reply to CheeeZes

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I'm pleased that I could help you, johnnybob1970 ;-).

@CheeeZes

The CS4 version is the only one what will work for you. I don't know why the Plug-in doesn't find your Premiere directory, but you can do it manually:

Try to copy the »FLAC Importer.prm« from the directory which the installer created ("C:\Program Files(x86)\Premiere Flac importer") and copy it to your Premiere Plug-in directory (for example: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Pro CS4\Plug-ins\Common"). This should work.

Finally I really would appreciate an official support of FLAC in CS6 :-)

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13. CheeeZes,

Feb 8, 2011 10:25 AM in reply to Lirmeroli

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Thank's for the help! Seems to be working now!

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14. msp1518,

Aug 12, 2011 1:45 PM in reply to CheeeZes

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I just wanted to update this to say that yes indeed, it does work. That flac converter, moved to the Soundbooth directory, is gravy.

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