Create Gapless Music with iTunes 4.9

Technically, the gap is part of MP3 encoding, but it has long since been overcome by the newest versions of the LAME encoder. Unfortunately, iTunes does not use LAME out of the box, so you get very poor mp3s if you encode with iTunes. you CAN encode gapless mp3 files with LAME. M4A/AAC is purported to be encoded gaplessly by default, but since neither the iPod nor iTunes can pull off proper playback, it can't really be proven that readily. Actually,t here is an AAC plugin for Nero, so I was thinking I'd try burning a gapless CD from .m4a files as soon as I get my Windows machine up and running again.

I own many DJ compilations which are of course continuously mixed... and even when make MP3 copies of said CDs there is a very slight pause when transitioning from one song to another. I read somewhere that this is has something to do with how MP3s are created, that the music is encoded in blocks and that music may end before the completion of a block, thus giving you a gap until the next block/song starts.

there is an Apple Script that can combine tracks together as well. i havent tried it yet, but you can take a look-see here: http://www.dougscripts.com/itunes/scripts/scripts07.php?page=1#jointogether

I'm all for gapless playback, but it doesn't bother me that much. I can somewhat create the effect in iTunes, but if I really want the experience I'll just listen to the actual CD or even the *gasp* record. If I'm in my car or walking with my iPod, It's really not going to bother me, but it would be a nice touch. And I filled my 60GB last month. I sold it in favor of a 6GB mini until the 80, or even 100GB iPod comes out. And yes, I DO listen to all that music. Fishes, narco.

Dude, exploding head...huh huh huh huh huh Dude, that's awesome. (my best Keanu Reeves impression, circa 'Point Break') Seriously though, gapless audio would be nice...dude.