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Title: Torrent files into MP3
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 14 September, 2016, 11:50:17 PM
OK folk, who here knows how to convert torrent audio files into MP3 format (via Audacity preferably, can't find anything online of help more fool me) so you can actually listen to the damn things in VLC? I've tried everything from resetting the bit-float to switching from split to mono, can't seem to find a way to do it. Do I somehow have to extract individual files from the Torrent file first?...Hhhmmm...
Title: Re: Torrent files into MP3
Post by: Banners on 15 September, 2016, 05:35:36 AM
Assuming you're talking about music, it's probably just best to buy the songs and support the artists.
Title: Re: Torrent files into MP3
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 September, 2016, 06:44:44 AM
Quote from: Banners on 15 September, 2016, 05:35:36 AM
Assuming you're talking about music, it's probably just best to buy the songs and support the artists.
It's not music, it's an obscure French audio drama I'm intending to review and has never, and probably will never, receive a UK release.
Title: Re: Torrent files into MP3
Post by: TordelBack on 15 September, 2016, 06:47:14 AM
Aaaarrr, Hawk lad, aaaarrr!  ;)
Title: Re: Torrent files into MP3
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 September, 2016, 06:55:43 AM
Quote from: Tordelback on 15 September, 2016, 06:47:14 AM
Aaaarrr, Hawk lad, aaaarrr!  ;)
Be 'eck this tech! Ain't half complicated!

Luckily I've since found a way to get the files properly extracted in the name of science, thanks anyway chaps.
Title: Re: Torrent files into MP3
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 September, 2016, 08:11:10 AM
Heh, actually I can imagine how dodgy this all look. Apologise for that, I can assure you that I NEVER torrent, otherwise I wouldn't have had to ask. I always, whenever possible, purchase an actual copy of media in either digital or physical format to support the artist, heck even second hand if need be. But often times I stumble across curiosity pieces that just aren't available in any shape or form, and in those cases you've got to look to the fan community for open source copies.
Title: Re: Torrent files into MP3
Post by: I, Cosh on 15 September, 2016, 08:22:36 AM
What banners said.

Also, a torrent file itself only contains metadata.
Title: Re: Torrent files into MP3
Post by: Banners on 15 September, 2016, 09:09:30 AM
Sorry to get on the high horse upthread—fair play to you. Cheers.

Title: Re: Torrent files into MP3
Post by: sheridan on 15 September, 2016, 10:26:20 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 15 September, 2016, 08:11:10 AM
Heh, actually I can imagine how dodgy this all look. Apologise for that, I can assure you that I NEVER torrent, otherwise I wouldn't have had to ask. I always, whenever possible, purchase an actual copy of media in either digital or physical format to support the artist, heck even second hand if need be. But often times I stumble across curiosity pieces that just aren't available in any shape or form, and in those cases you've got to look to the fan community for open source copies.
On a technical point - open source is something that only the rightful copyright holder can declare, along with creative commons.
Title: Re: Torrent files into MP3
Post by: Hawkmumbler on 15 September, 2016, 10:51:24 AM
Quote from: sheridan on 15 September, 2016, 10:26:20 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 15 September, 2016, 08:11:10 AM
Heh, actually I can imagine how dodgy this all look. Apologise for that, I can assure you that I NEVER torrent, otherwise I wouldn't have had to ask. I always, whenever possible, purchase an actual copy of media in either digital or physical format to support the artist, heck even second hand if need be. But often times I stumble across curiosity pieces that just aren't available in any shape or form, and in those cases you've got to look to the fan community for open source copies.
On a technical point - open source is something that only the rightful copyright holder can declare, along with creative commons.
I highly doubt anyone knows who owns the rights to the 1945 FANTÔMAS serials, nor does anyone but vintage noir drama fans care!
Title: Re: Torrent files into MP3
Post by: sheridan on 15 September, 2016, 11:26:48 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 15 September, 2016, 10:51:24 AM
Quote from: sheridan on 15 September, 2016, 10:26:20 AM
Quote from: Hawkmumbler on 15 September, 2016, 08:11:10 AM
Heh, actually I can imagine how dodgy this all look. Apologise for that, I can assure you that I NEVER torrent, otherwise I wouldn't have had to ask. I always, whenever possible, purchase an actual copy of media in either digital or physical format to support the artist, heck even second hand if need be. But often times I stumble across curiosity pieces that just aren't available in any shape or form, and in those cases you've got to look to the fan community for open source copies.
On a technical point - open source is something that only the rightful copyright holder can declare, along with creative commons.
I highly doubt anyone knows who owns the rights to the 1945 FANTÔMAS serials, nor does anyone but vintage noir drama fans care!
In that case, it's possible that the copyright on something from that era has lapsed.