Music from the iPhone Ads

Michael Johnston · July 28th, 2007, 03:55 PM

Those iPhone ads sure are catchy, aren't they? In the YouTube era, I'm willing to bet that more than a handful of folks would love to parody those ads. The only problem is that the music used is pretty key. If you don't have the music, it won't feel the same. I did some investigation and found that the song played in the ad is actually "Perfect Timing" by Orba Squara. I cracked open Rogue Amoeba's Fission and cut the song down to what it is in the ads. So while this tip isn't really a tip, at least it's something fun.

Download the iPhone Ad music here and enjoy!

?? - August 4th, 2007, 11:43 AM #2

I can get the music to play in iTunes, but it does not play on myiPhone - any ideas?

iPodAddict · August 4th, 2007, 02:21 PM #3

I think this song is a raw aif. You may need to change the extension from aif to aiff. I know that the phone will play those. You may also want to try converting it to an mp3 if you still have problems.

**Right click ->>AAC** - August 7th, 2007, 06:15 PM #4

Right click ->>convert to AAC

BillyMayes · August 7th, 2007, 07:04 PM #5

That works, too. I actually think AAC is better than MP3

**Convert to m4a** - August 9th, 2007, 01:33 AM #6

Just right click iTunes and convert it to native format. Plays perfectly, or rename it to aif as the last poster suggested.

August 12th, 2007, 07:23 AM #7

This was recorded too loud, so some clipping and distortion occurs.

BillyMayes · August 12th, 2007, 01:45 PM #8

What do you mean? I don't have any trouble at all.

**Thanks** - August 17th, 2007, 01:17 PM #9

I did try the new file type. I dont think AAC is any better than mp3 - but I think that is because the qualiy of the commercial music is not prime. Is there any reason to save files in AAC rather than mp3?

Spoon · August 17th, 2007, 03:45 PM #10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I did try the new file type. I dont think AAC is any better than mp3 - but I think that is because the qualiy of the commercial music is not prime. Is there any reason to save files in AAC rather than mp3?

I can't detect any problem with the quality of the music. AAC is much better than MP3, fyi.

CynthiaMcKenna · **Thanks** - August 17th, 2007, 11:08 PM #11

Thanks for the help with the mp3 vs. AAC. I am glad to know one is clearly better than the other - still not sure why but I can google it and see what I can find.

I finally figured out where to join the forum, so I won't be known simply as "unregistered" But perhaps as the "member formerly known as unregistered"

Cyn

Mubs · August 17th, 2007, 11:15 PM #12

"Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is a standardized, lossy compression and encoding scheme for digital audio. AAC is promoted as the successor to the MP3 format by MP3’s creator, Fraunhofer IIS."

That says it all, for me. If the creator of MP3 sees AAC as superior, then I believe it

Source: Wikipedia

hal128 · August 18th, 2007, 02:51 AM #13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mubs

That says it all, for me. If the creator of MP3 sees AAC as superior, then I believe it

Wow, I didn't know that. That just about does it for me too.

CynthiaMcKenna · August 18th, 2007, 08:01 AM

Thank you for taking the time to explain that. So AAC is a better way. If I were to move music from iTunes (in AAC) would it still make an audio CD?

Cyn

Mubs · August 18th, 2007, 01:54 PM #15

Yes, you can still make an audio CD from AAC. In fact, all the music you download from the iTunes Music Store is AAC. The thing you do not want to do is convert your current MP3 collection into AAC. By the time the music becomes MP3, you've already lost the quality that AAC would have saved. The best way is to re-rip your music.

Personally, I haven't done this because I just have too much, but I'm converting gradually.

CynthiaMcKenna · **iTunes** - August 18th, 2007, 05:08 PM #16

Thanks, I have adjusted my iTunes import settings accordingly.
Cyn

**Thanks** - September 12th, 2007, 01:03 AM #17

Thanks allot its really catchy!

bluestar · September 28th, 2007, 08:09 AM

Really mp3 and aac sound different! aac files sound are clean and quality,but for all that sound more mechanical, with some iron rigidity!
Depend from your choice. Someone never change mp3 to aac! I prefer mp3 but when I convert music to my iPhon I using aac, therewith my TuneCab converter work miracles and sounds - amazing!

icetea · October 19th, 2007, 04:23 AM #19

What are you talking about iron and mechanical ? you lost it somewhere in the armory ?

And what is that title you are mentioning ? You meant Tunebite as a converter ?

Your post doesn't make any sense dude

Spoon · October 19th, 2007, 04:31 AM #20

You know, I wasn't going to say anything about that, but...

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Michael Johnston This is my fricken site, durrrr Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 2,696 Thanks: 11 Thanked 45 Times in 40 Posts	Music from the iPhone Ads - July 28th, 2007, 03:55 PM #1
	<script language="JavaScript" src="http://adserver1.backbeatmedia.com/servlet/ajrotator/13894/222/viewJScript?pool=13886&type=3158&pos=20&zone=5000"></script> Those iPhone ads sure are catchy, aren't they? In the YouTube era, I'm willing to bet that more than a handful of folks would love to parody those ads. The only problem is that the music used is pretty key. If you don't have the music, it won't feel the same. I did some investigation and found that the song played in the ad is actually "Perfect Timing" by Orba Squara. I cracked open Rogue Amoeba's Fission and cut the song down to what it is in the ads. So while this tip isn't really a tip, at least it's something fun. Download the iPhone Ad music here and enjoy! __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: White 32GB iPhone 3GS iPhone Version: Whatever the latest is because I'm crazy like that. Computer & OS: 15" Unibody MacBook Pro + OS X Leopard 10.5 AIM: iPhoneAlley twitter: MichaelJohnston

Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	?? - August 4th, 2007, 11:43 AM #2
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	I can get the music to play in iTunes, but it does not play on myiPhone - any ideas?

iPodAddict Beyond l33t Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 245 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	August 4th, 2007, 02:21 PM #3
	I think this song is a raw aif. You may need to change the extension from aif to aiff. I know that the phone will play those. You may also want to try converting it to an mp3 if you still have problems.

Ben Dover Guest Posts: n/a	Right click ->>AAC - August 7th, 2007, 06:15 PM #4
Ben Dover Guest Posts: n/a	Right click ->>convert to AAC

BillyMayes Rocks the Board Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: TV Posts: 294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	August 7th, 2007, 07:04 PM #5
	That works, too. I actually think AAC is better than MP3 __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: Original iPhone iPhone Version: 1.1.4 (Codename: OxiClean) Hacks: OxiClean'd Computer & OS: Too busy selling OxiClean I invented friggin OxiClean, have you heard of it?

Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Convert to m4a - August 9th, 2007, 01:33 AM #6
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Just right click iTunes and convert it to native format. Plays perfectly, or rename it to aif as the last poster suggested.

Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	August 12th, 2007, 07:23 AM #7
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	This was recorded too loud, so some clipping and distortion occurs.

BillyMayes Rocks the Board Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: TV Posts: 294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	August 12th, 2007, 01:45 PM #8
	What do you mean? I don't have any trouble at all. __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: Original iPhone iPhone Version: 1.1.4 (Codename: OxiClean) Hacks: OxiClean'd Computer & OS: Too busy selling OxiClean I invented friggin OxiClean, have you heard of it?

Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks - August 17th, 2007, 01:17 PM #9
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	I did try the new file type. I dont think AAC is any better than mp3 - but I think that is because the qualiy of the commercial music is not prime. Is there any reason to save files in AAC rather than mp3?

CynthiaMcKenna Forum Lurker Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks - August 17th, 2007, 11:08 PM #11
	Thanks for the help with the mp3 vs. AAC. I am glad to know one is clearly better than the other - still not sure why but I can google it and see what I can find. I finally figured out where to join the forum, so I won't be known simply as "unregistered" But perhaps as the "member formerly known as unregistered" Cyn

Mubs Beyond l33t Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	August 17th, 2007, 11:15 PM #12
	"Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is a standardized, lossy compression and encoding scheme for digital audio. AAC is promoted as the successor to the MP3 format by MP3’s creator, Fraunhofer IIS." That says it all, for me. If the creator of MP3 sees AAC as superior, then I believe it Source: Wikipedia

CynthiaMcKenna Forum Lurker Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	AAC - very interesting - August 18th, 2007, 08:01 AM #14
	Thank you for taking the time to explain that. So AAC is a better way. If I were to move music from iTunes (in AAC) would it still make an audio CD? Cyn

Mubs Beyond l33t Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	August 18th, 2007, 01:54 PM #15
	Yes, you can still make an audio CD from AAC. In fact, all the music you download from the iTunes Music Store is AAC. The thing you do not want to do is convert your current MP3 collection into AAC. By the time the music becomes MP3, you've already lost the quality that AAC would have saved. The best way is to re-rip your music. Personally, I haven't done this because I just have too much, but I'm converting gradually.

CynthiaMcKenna Forum Lurker Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	iTunes - August 18th, 2007, 05:08 PM #16
	Thanks, I have adjusted my iTunes import settings accordingly. Cyn __________________ ************* Cynthia McKenna Counseling http://www.cynthiamckennacounseling.com http://www.counseling.typepad.com

Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks - September 12th, 2007, 01:03 AM #17
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks allot its really catchy!

bluestar Forum Lurker Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	research- difference between mp3 and aac - September 28th, 2007, 08:09 AM #18
	Really mp3 and aac sound different! aac files sound are clean and quality,but for all that sound more mechanical, with some iron rigidity! Depend from your choice. Someone never change mp3 to aac! I prefer mp3 but when I convert music to my iPhon I using aac, therewith my TuneCab converter work miracles and sounds - amazing!

icetea Forum Lurker Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	October 19th, 2007, 04:23 AM #19
	What are you talking about iron and mechanical ? you lost it somewhere in the armory ? And what is that title you are mentioning ? You meant Tunebite as a converter ? Your post doesn't make any sense dude

Spoon Rocks the Board Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 450 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	October 19th, 2007, 04:31 AM #20
	You know, I wasn't going to say anything about that, but... __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: 16GB Original iPhone iPhone Version: 2.0.2 Computer & OS: MacBook + OS X 10.5 Don't make me a target