I actually use audio book binder and it works very well, except it names the now joined audio file as part 1. lol! I have to go in to iTunes and rename it correctly. Take care. On Apr 27, 2013, at 12:15 PM, Kim Kilpatrick <kimjkilpatrick@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Oh yes audio book builder is just fine John. I don't have problems. > One question, when I add files to it, I do it file by file. Have you ever > tried selecting a bunch of them and adding them that way? > Does it work? > kim > > On 2013-04-27, at 11:56 AM, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> Well, to be honest, Audio Book Builder is very easy to use. It's a three >> step process and it's accessible. Perhaps, there might be "easier to use" >> applications, but I'd recommend Audio Book Builder to any client. If you >> need help with it, please feel free to contact me off list with questions. >> >> >> Take Care >> >> John D. Panarese >> Director >> Mac for the Blind >> Tel, (631) 724-4479 >> Email, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com >> >> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION >> >> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE >> >> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT >> >> >> >> On Apr 27, 2013, at 8:33 AM, Kim Kilpatrick <kimjkilpatrick@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >>> Hi John, >>> That audio book builder works for me too but someone mentioned the other >>> one audio book maker. It sounded a bit simpler and I do work with people >>> learning their technology and thought some of them might find it easier. >>> Thanks though. >>> Kim >>> >>> On 2013-04-26, at 8:46 PM, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> >>>> My apologies. It is Audo Book Builder. Not Maker. My bad. HOwever, it >>>> works as I described. >>>> >>>> >>>> Take Care >>>> >>>> John D. Panarese >>>> Director >>>> Mac for the Blind >>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479 >>>> Email, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com >>>> >>>> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION >>>> >>>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE >>>> >>>> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Apr 26, 2013, at 8:37 PM, Kim Kilpatrick <kimjkilpatrick@xxxxxxxxx> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi John, >>>>> I have this more expensive app called audio book builder which is working >>>>> and seems to work that way. In the app audio book maker I don't have a >>>>> button for chapters. Just title and author and then an add button and >>>>> then make audio book. I do everything but it never makes the actual book. >>>>> Guess I'll stick to the more expensive one. >>>>> Kim >>>>> >>>>> On 2013-04-26, at 6:46 PM, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Kim, >>>>>> Basically, I try to make sure the files for the book are either in one >>>>>> folder or similar folders. Then, after starting Audio Book Builder, I >>>>>> choose a New Creation. I enter the title and author info. Then, I >>>>>> select the radio button for chapters and add the files one by one. I >>>>>> make sure the table shows them in the proper order. >>>>>> Lastly, I choose the, Final, button and compile the audio book. I do >>>>>> manipulate the default settings for the audio file, but that is your >>>>>> choice. Depending on the number of files, the process can take between >>>>>> a few minutes to twenty or a half hour. >>>>>> >>>>>> When the book is completed, you should find it in the same folder as the >>>>>> individual files. It is, by default, a M4B protected file. >>>>>> >>>>>> In iTunes, look in the Book area and choose the Audio Books option. You >>>>>> should find the book in the grid of books if you have more than one >>>>>> listed. As I said, I've created several books up to this point. I'm >>>>>> still not happy with the completed file, but I'm working on that. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Take Care >>>>>> >>>>>> John D. Panarese >>>>>> Director >>>>>> Mac for the Blind >>>>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479 >>>>>> Email, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com >>>>>> >>>>>> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION >>>>>> >>>>>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE >>>>>> >>>>>> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Apr 26, 2013, at 5:29 PM, Kim Kilpatrick <kimjkilpatrick@xxxxxxxxx> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi John and all, >>>>>>> This audio book maker is still not working for me. >>>>>>> Can you send me the steps you used to create the book? >>>>>>> I think I'm doing everything right but obviously missing something. >>>>>>> thanks. >>>>>>> kim >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 2013-04-26, at 3:09 PM, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If the book is created successfully, it will be in the same folder as >>>>>>>> the parts at the top. YOu should make sure it is in Finder after it >>>>>>>> is created. Once created, look in iTunes in the book section. It >>>>>>>> will be in the Audio book grid. I have made about a dozen books with >>>>>>>> this app so far. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Take Care >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> John D. 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