The Best Phish AUD ever is in this thread

RR1994 11/04/12 2:37 pm

Please check it out:

http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=541198

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Jimmymac03 11/04/12 2:39 pm

Thanks, DLing now.

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RR1994 11/04/12 2:41 pm

I don't know how I overlooked this when it came out, but wowzers. It blows the SBD out of the water.

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Fishis 11/04/12 2:51 pm

What is the easiest way to download from etree?? I've tried torrent downloads before and no luck. Seemed the juice wasn't worth the squeeze.

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RR1994 11/04/12 2:59 pm

@Fishis said:

What is the easiest way to download from etree?? I've tried torrent downloads before and no luck. Seemed the juice wasn't worth the squeeze.

First off, you are going to need a torrent client. It's pretty easy to find one. I use utorrent, which you can download for free from here:

http://www.utorrent.com/

Next, you are going to need a decoder. Most of the uploads on etree are in FLAC, but some of the older ones are in SHN. Regardless, you need something to convert the files after download from FLAC/SHN to WAV or MP3 files. In case you don't know the difference, mp3 files are smaller in file size, but they are of lower audio quality. They are basically compressed versions of CD-quality audio. WAV files are the premium audio quality, but they are way bigger. For example, a 25-minute YEM is 250 megabytes, whereas the mp3 version is probably about 25 megabytes.

I use Trader's Little Helper to covert SHN/FLAC to WAV. You can find it for free here:

http://tlh.easytree.org/

Basically, once you have a torrent client (torrent) and a converter (trader's little helper) then you are good to go. Click on the "download" icon on the etree page where you want to get the show from. It will automatically open up Utorrent, which will allow you to select which tracks you want from the torrent. After they are done downloading, you open up the converter and convert them to wav or mp3s.

Let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to help!

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Fishis 11/04/12 3:01 pm

^^^^Thanks bro. That is a lot of squeeze, I'll have to give it a shot cause I always had a heart for audience recordings and my cassette player doesn't hook up to my iphone.

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RR1994 11/04/12 3:06 pm

@Fishis said:

^^^^Thanks bro. That is a lot of squeeze, I'll have to give it a shot cause I always had a heart for audience recordings and my cassette player doesn't hook up to my iphone.

Cliff notes version: 1. Download Utorrent, 2. Download trader's little helps, 3. Go to etree and find the AUD you want, 4. click "download torrent" on etree page, 5. Once torrent pops up, click OK, 6. Wait for the torrent to download fully, then open up trader's little helper, 7. Add all the tracks you downloaded into trader's little helper, 8. Convert, 9. Enjoy!

I know it sounds like a lot, but once you do it a few times it will get to be second nature. The annoying thing is when there are no seeders for a torrent, because then you are kind of screwed.

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thelot 11/04/12 5:37 pm

Thanks!

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Punchyouinthejejunum 11/04/12 6:39 pm

The way to get the most out of AUDs is to use your computer, which can play Flacs, as your source instead of converting to a mobile friendly format. You're kinda driving your Ferrari in 1st gear if you listen to AUDs in anything other than Flac format IMO. you're missing alot...

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Manteca 11/04/12 6:42 pm

I always convert my FLACS using all2mp3 so i can play in itunes. Am I missing something? Can I play these FLAC files directly in itunes or on my ipod?

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Fishis 11/04/12 7:03 pm

How do i listen to flacs on my computer?
Gracias!

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jOedOg 11/04/12 7:10 pm

Converting to WAV from FLAC is lossless, no?

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CleverRuse 11/04/12 7:42 pm

To play FLAC on your Windows computer in Windows Media:

http://sourceforge.net/projects/mfflac/files/latest/download

And yes, WAV is lossless as well so you could convert it to that without sacrificing quality, but it takes up more space since FLAC compression is better. There are also Windows Media Audio and Apple lossless formats, though I don't know much about them. FLAC is generally accepted as the standard for lossless since it is a free, open format that isn't exclusive to certain programs or devices.

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Punchyouinthejejunum 11/04/12 8:14 pm

@Fishis said:

How do i listen to flacs on my computer?
Gracias!

on a mac, just google "free apps that play flac files" or something. there are tons out there. I use one called Cog. very simple, very basic program, but it does what you need. Just drag the flacs in, and it puts them in the correct order for you and everything. and just hit play: it's gapless playback is good so it really is the best way to listen to a set or a whole show.

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julesmac 11/04/12 8:15 pm

since i can't resist a challenge, i will d/l...and i really DO appreciate your posting of instructions for beginners...

that said (think lloyd bentsen & dan quayle) -- @rr1994...i have heard the best AUDs there are, and this ain't likely to top them (hampton reunion, nites 1&2) -- you may arguably have a nice aud to the the arguably best show evah...but i'll let you know later whether it's the best AUD evah...

i will wager you anything you like...and i am a man of my word...

oh, and BTW --

thank god for tapers...god bless the tapers!!!

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Dino_Spumoni 11/04/12 8:37 pm

is anybody seeding this? i'm not having any luck downloading it

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julesmac 11/04/12 8:56 pm

@Dino_Spumoni said:

is anybody seeding this? i'm not having any luck downloading it

i'm pulling it now, so, yes!!!

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Jimmymac03 11/04/12 9:02 pm

@Manteca said:

I always convert my FLACS using all2mp3 so i can play in itunes. Am I missing something? Can I play these FLAC files directly in itunes or on my ipod?

PLEASE DO NOT CONVERT FLAC TO MP3, it is pointless. Convert to WAV or another lossless format. Your ears will thank you. And yes, WAV files will play in itunes and everywhere else.

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Jimmymac03 11/04/12 9:04 pm

@Dino_Spumoni said:

is anybody seeding this? i'm not having any luck downloading it

Have been seeding for quite a while.

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julesmac 11/04/12 10:01 pm

@Manteca said:

I always convert my FLACS using all2mp3 so i can play in itunes. Am I missing something? Can I play these FLAC files directly in itunes or on my ipod?

what @jimmymac03 said...friends don't let friends do mp3s

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mattsox94 11/04/12 10:06 pm

can someone post a mediafire link if there is one? I can't torrent shows here at school, unfortunately.

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spaced 11/05/12 1:06 am

Wow, I haven't heard this one either. I don't know how I missed it. Thanks @RR1994!

Just wanted to also say that I can't think of any reason to use WAV. You should be able to play FLACs directly, or convert them to Apple Lossless if that's not an option. I'm pretty sure every music program or device should play one or the other. Foobar2000, VLC, Winamp, and Windows Media Player all play FLACs natively or with a quick plugin, and iTunes and iPods obviously play Apple Lossless. You're pretty much doubling the size of the files by making them WAVs rather than FLAC or ALAC, not to mention adding a step to the process, so there's no reason to unless you absolutely need to do it.

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