How to load and play mp3 files ?

mwgkeys · Post by **mwgkeys** » Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:16 am

I’ve saved a couple mp3 songs to my formatted usb drive. Cannot find them ? How do I load and play an mp3 ? Can I load an mp3 file and record it as a new song ? Then add an additional track or 2 and save the whole thing ? Thank you O Wise Ones !

karmathanever · Post by **karmathanever** » Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:58 am

Insert USB
Select "SONG PLAY" mode
Select Song (player 1 or 2)
Select the USB drive (bottom left Menu)
Select the MP3 from the list

Hope this helps

Pete

Bernie9 · Post by **Bernie9** » Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:58 pm

I use CD&G(MP3G) ,as well as SMFs, as registrations, to play and sing over. Mp3 are for break music. I save them in set lists like any other reg.

mwgkeys · Post by **mwgkeys** » Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:00 am

I’m clearly not adept w the Pa4X yet !
I select a .mp3 file from the usb drive but nothing loads into the player. A .mid file does fine.

Can an mp3 file be saved in Songbook ?

karmathanever · Post by **karmathanever** » Fri Feb 17, 2023 2:13 am

Are you sure you are in "SONG PLAY" mode?
MIDIs and MP3s will definitely play in that mode.
MIDIs can also be "loaded" into "SEQUENCER" mode (a very different mode)

Yes, you can create SONGBOOK entries for MIDI, MP3, STYLE etc...
Please make sure you understand the concepts of SONGBOOK and that it comprises a set of comprehensive registrations with a brilliant "SETLIST" feature - actual MIDI/MP3 data are not held within SONGBOOK entries - SONGBOOK just links to them.

mwgkeys · Post by **mwgkeys** » Fri Feb 17, 2023 11:18 pm

Thank you for your replies !
I am most definitely in Song mode.
These files are converted wav files.
Perhaps that has something to do with them not loading ?

karmathanever · Post by **karmathanever** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:08 am

What do you use to convert the files to wav format?

mwgkeys · Post by **mwgkeys** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 8:08 pm

I use the music player on my iPad

karmathanever · Post by **karmathanever** » Sun Feb 19, 2023 7:40 am

It's sounding like the conversion is not acceptable by PA4x!!!
Might be worth looking at the MP3 file info/configuration - post it here....

I convert from wav using iTunes, "all2MP3", Audacity with no problems.

P

mwgkeys · Post by **mwgkeys** » Sat Mar 04, 2023 7:39 pm

So, I got the mp3 files to load and play SOMETIMES, most times I select an mp3 and it doesn’t load ? It’s hit and miss. I don’t understand ? I’m on the current OS…is this a glitch ? Should I reinstall the os ?
Also, I’ve not been able to load a song into player 2. Only 1.

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How to load and play mp3 files ?

How to load and play mp3 files ?

I can load and play .mid files but not .mp3 ?