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Importing to Multiple Libraries in Multiple Formats

PaperMacWriter

PaperMacWriter

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I import all of my CDs currently into Apple Lossless (best of offered formats for the iPhone), but that fills up my 32GB iPhone FAR too quickly. Instead I am keeping two libraries, one in ALAC and one in 320kbps AAC. However, importing from CDs is a pain to have to do, importing it once, quitting iTunes, starting it up, choosing a different library, and importing again. Are there applications/automator workflows/applescripts/anything that could aid me in this process? Thank you =)
 
Plumbstone

Plumbstone

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Feb 6, 2007
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As ALAC is a lossless format you are fine to convert to AAC straight from them.

If you already have all the lossless files in itunes just switch your import settings to be 320-AAC , then select all the files you want to convert and select "Create AAC Version" from the Advanced menu.

As for having a whole separate library it is probably easier to simply sort by kind and stick all the AACs in a new playlist, then you can manage your music manually on your iphone.
 
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