If you’re looking for the simplified directions to convert music into AAC format that is compatible with your DSi (by using iTunes or another program) click here.
The music manipulator on the DSi really is fun to play with. :-P
Anyway, I figured I’d write a bit more of how to properly encode and convert your music files (*.mp3, *.wav, etc) so that they can be compatible with the DSi. Like I said before, the DSi does not read *.aac extension files! It only reads AAC format files. Somehow, this became a popular misconception. However, when using iTunes to convert your files to *.aac format (not extension) you may want to play around with the converted bit rate of the files. This can allow you to exercise quality assurance, save space, and overall have much more control over your converted files.
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Step 1
First, choose the album that you’d like to convert to AAC format. Open the album.
Step 2
Right click on the bar above the album, where it says “Artist” “Song” etc. From the drop-down menu, choose “Bit Rate“. This will show you the current bit rate of this particular album.
Step 3
Navigate to the Edit > Preferences > General tab. Click on “Import Settings”
Step 4
To convert to AAC, the “Import Using” menu should be set to “AAC Encoder“. The “Setting” menu should be set to your preferred bit rate that you want the files to have after conversion. Choose the bit rate that most closely matches the original bit rate of your album. You can also choose “Custom” from the “Setting” menu, to enter your chosen bit rate manually.
Step 5
In the “Custom” menu, “Sample Rate” and “Channels” should be set to “Auto“. Check the box for “Use Variable Bit Rate Encoding“. If you are converting a podcast, check “Optimize for Voice“.
Step 6
Click “OK” on all menu boxes and return to your album. To test the bit rate that you’ve chosen, try choosing a single file, right click on it, and choose “Create AAC version”.
Step 7
After the conversion is finished, click on your newly converted file. Try playing it, and comparing it to the original. If the quality is acceptable, stay with this bit rate when converting to AAC format files. If you’re not happy with it, try adjusting the bit rate until you find the quality that you’re looking for.
Step 8
Don’t forget to keep track of which files are the converted files! Once you’re done converting your album to AAC format, you can select all of the converted songs, and drag them into your SD card browser window (Go to “My Computer” and open up your SD card). The copying process may take a bit, depending on how many songs you’ve converted.
Step 9
Have fun with your music! The DSi has many great features for playing with your songs. You can even record your own sounds! I especially like the visualizations you can use along with your music.
nice theme
Thank you very much! :)
It sucks that the American DSi doesn’t come with a japanese language choice
Yeah, I know what you mean. I was kind of hoping that Nintendo would be versatile with that, but they decided against it, apparently. :x
Good post, I will mention it on my blog.. Cheers Close ur eyes… Save all the sweet memories in ur heart… Think of all beautiful things in ur life & surrender urself to sweet dreams.