Converting Your Song to .mp3 Format:

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
The mp3 file that you submit/upload to INDIE INTERNATIONAL should be 128mbps stereo or LOWER quality. (i.e. 64mbps, 32mpbs, etc.) Although you can submit an mp3 that is higher quality, we prefer that you do not as it will occasionally cause problems for the judges and can delay your submission, or even potentially bump your song entry into the NEXT contest date as a result. Since the judges/site visitors will be streaming your mp3 from the internet, they are limited by their individual internet speed.


BEFORE YOU START:

You must have an mp3 converter to convert your song(s) to mp3 format. If you do not have one already installed on your computer or if you are not sure, you can download a free version at:

http://cdexos.sourceforge.net/?q=download

Download ONLY the CDex version that is right for your computer type and run the setup wizard by double clicking the icon you have saved to your computer.

PLEASE NOTE: The program is set to produce the correct bitrate (128mbps/stereo) for submission when it is installed on your computer...there is no need to change any settings before you start the conversion procedure. Once installed, you can continue with the conversion process below.


IF YOUR SONG IS ON CD (.cda type file) :

1. insert your CD into the CD rom drive.
2. open your CDex program.
3. On the top right side of the CDex window, you should see a pulldown menu with your CD drives listed. Select the drive that you have inserted the CD into.
4. You should see all of you CD tracks in the bottom window of CDex.
5. Select at the top…OPTIONS>>SETTINGS>>FILENAMES and where it says "WAV -> MP3" and "Recorded Tracks" select the folder on your computer that you would like to put the mp3 after it has been converted. When finished click OK at the bottom of the page.
6. In the main window of CDex, select the CD track that you would like to convert and select CONVERT>>EXTRACT CD TRACKS TO A COMPRESSED AUDIO FILE.
7. WAIT
8. Your file should be in the folder you selected above. You can now upload it at INDIE INTERNATIONAL.






IF YOUR SONG IS ON YOUR COMPUTER (.wav file):

1. Select at the top…OPTIONS>>SETTINGS>>FILENAMES and where it says "WAV -> MP3" and "Recorded Tracks" select the folder on your computer that you would like to put the mp3 after it has been converted. When finished click OK at the bottom of the page.
2. select CONVERT>>CONVERT WAV FILES TO COMPRESSED AUDIO FILES.
3. At the top, find the directory where the file resides and wait for the list of files to appear in the main window.
4. Select the file name you would like to convert (it should be highlighted) DO NOT select all files as it will convert all of your files and it could take a VERY LONG TIME to complete.
5. WAIT
6. Your file should be in the folder you selected above. You can now upload it at INDIE INTERNATIONAL.





IF YOUR SONG IS ON YOUR COMPUTER (.mp3 file) but you would like to change the TYPE / QUALITY of the mp3:

1. Select at the top…OPTIONS>>SETTINGS>>FILENAMES and where it says "WAV -> MP3" and "Recorded Tracks" select the folder on your computer that you would like to put the mp3 after it has been converted. When finished click OK at the bottom of the page.
2. select CONVERT>>RE ENCODE COMPRESSED AUDIO FILES.
3. At the top, find the directory where the file resides and wait for the list of files to appear in the main window.
4. Select the file name you would like to convert (it should be highlighted) DO NOT select all files as it will convert all of your files and it could take a VERY LONG TIME to complete.
5. WAIT
6. Your file should be in the folder you selected above. You can now upload it at INDIE INTERNATIONAL.