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Session crashed. Corrupt audio files
My session crashed in the middle of a take.
I tried importing the audio files, but they seem to be corrupt. Can’t play them in finder or iTunes either. Any software that can “close off” the files properly? The files are large so there definitely is data in them. I just think the files weren’t “closed” the proper way because of the crash. Any hints on how to do this? I’m on MacOS. Thanks:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Re: Session crashed. Corrupt audio files
Hi.
I've used Audacity to rescue audio files with good results. It has a feature called "Import raw data" or similar, which seems to read data from any file, you just need to tell it the sample rate etc, to get results. And it's free: https://www.audacityteam.org/ |
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Re: Session crashed. Corrupt audio files
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The other thing to try is to create a blank session and import only a few tracks at a time. This might narrow things down to only SOME of the data being corrupted. Last 2 cents(general advice) on this subject. Having just gotten my ASSets kicked by a freakish data loss, having proper backup is worth way more than you can imagine. Back everything up to at least 3 places(and try to keep one of those off-site or at least not in the same room). suggestion #2: get a decent battery backup to power the computer and important peripherals(not speakers or keyboards) so that a power glitch or failure doesn't trash your audio files. I know this might not help the19thbear, but it will help somebody
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I once had a $300 ups sacrifice itself to protect $3k+ in connected electronics. I'd say that's money well spent. I'm quite partial to APC ups's. Even at home I have all my electronics on ups's. It's funny that when the power drops out they all start beeping and NOT at the same time |
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Re: Session crashed. Corrupt audio files
You might not be aware of it, but here in Scandinavia we're spoiled with very robust and stable power supply, so, drifting somewhat off topic, guys. Also, the issue of OP had nothing to do with being backed up. (I know you're aware of that, Dave.)
Tell us know how it turns out, 19bear. Last edited by Ben Jenssen; 12-30-2019 at 02:37 PM. |
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Re: Session crashed. Corrupt audio files
Thanks:)
Will try the sample rate conversion thing and then audacity. Merry Christmas and a happy new year from Denmark :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Re: Session crashed. Corrupt audio files
Worked with the 44.1khz audio import.
Thanks a lot:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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