Filed under: iPod Family, iTS, Software, iTunes, iPhone
Rogue Amoeba releases free Ringtone Maker
Today brings a lovely treat from Rogue Amoeba, the makers of Audio Hijack Pro and Fission. They've posted MakeiPhoneRingtone, a free utility that converts any AAC file into an iTunes 7.4.27.4.1-compatible Ringtone. Drop the file onto its window and a second or two later, it appears in iTunes as a new ringtone. No file renaming, no special tricks. It just worked. I synced it over to my iPhone without any snags.
Of course, Rogue Amoeba hopes that you'll use its Fission editor to make those ringtones. If you're like me and prefer non-music-ringtones, its Audio Hijack Pro may be a better choice for recording sounds like a knock on the door or the most annoying ringtone ever made.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Rob said 11:43AM on 9-11-2007
So where do we get non-musical ringtones? I like the ones from Installer.app but I hunger for more.
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CipherHawk said 11:58AM on 9-11-2007
I just used this to transfer some Family Guy ringtones and it worked flawlessly. Thanks for the heads up!
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DJA said 12:04PM on 9-11-2007
Any windows versions available?
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jboy97 said 7:52AM on 12-03-2007
For those who are looking for more generic ringtone makers try http://www.tonebee.com they have a straightforward, online tool to create ringtones from any MP3s you own. Great thing is that it doesn't require download and install of any software.
John Hopper said 12:09PM on 9-11-2007
For non-musical ringtones, try looking in GarageBand's "FX" section.
Some possibilities there... There are also "Cell Phone" sounds for
that old-school ringtone sound. Also try "Cop Show clav 12" from the loops, it's pretty funky. Musical, but not a song...
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nick said 12:06PM on 9-11-2007
Very nice!
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Johnny Thrash said 12:11PM on 9-11-2007
iTunes 7.4.2?
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BMW said 12:39PM on 9-11-2007
I like ringtone that are effects and not songs too. That is another reason I would not buy one from iTunes.
Here is a my current favorite, I used the old rename trick to get it on to my iPhone.
http://www.fairlyuseless.com/2006/09/06/kill-bill-ringtone/
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Jose said 1:05PM on 9-11-2007
iTunes 7.4.2 hasn't been released yet.
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Rishevan said 1:27PM on 9-11-2007
Anyone else having problems getting this to work? I use Fission to create a ringtone, save it, drag into MakeiPhoneRingtone, ITunes fires up and when I sync I get a message that the file "cannot be played on this iPhone".
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David said 2:22PM on 9-11-2007
I wonder if this utility can be used to create ringtones and then bluetooth them over to phones other than iPhone.
http://www.gustacci.com
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Frank said 3:29PM on 9-11-2007
sorry, but no matter how horrible that ringtone you posted is, it doesn't hold a candle to the one that boingboing posted quite awhile back. sadly, i can't find the audio file any more, but the story says it all: http://www.boingboing.net/2005/01/24/the-horrible-grunt-o.html
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Aaron G. said 6:37PM on 9-11-2007
#11, this may not be the file you were originally looking for but if it sounded anything like this video, I'd have to agree that that is one of the worst things I've ever heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU44KwIfBXM
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Frank said 7:41PM on 9-11-2007
@ #12: that's not exactly it, but you get the idea. best ringtone EVAR!
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niclet said 8:00PM on 9-11-2007
I love Rogue Amoeba!
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Macskeeball said 9:48PM on 9-11-2007
Erica, your "most annoying ringtone" doesn't load for me.
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jonathan McAlees said 9:54PM on 9-11-2007
I can't drop the ACC file into this program, it does not do anything. Any advice?
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jc said 4:40AM on 9-12-2007
I just accidently stumbled upon an awesome tip. If you use an UNREGISTERED version of Fission, it will only save your files faded in and out. They mean for this to be a limitation that will compel you to buy the software, however it creates PERFECT ringtones. I picked a couple good techno tracks, and the way it fades in and out seriously makes the coolest ringtone effect.
This makes it sound way better than the crappy ringtones from the carriers. They just turn the music on and off which sounds horrible. Fading the sounds in and out is smooths it out and makes it much more appealing.
So, if you want make a good ringtone get Fission and use this tool. But dont register it or you'll lose this awesome fade in / fade out effect!
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do'r said 1:00PM on 9-12-2007
when I drag ANY aac file to the app, I the following message:
An error occurred while processing "Import".
Error: Couldn't open.
Anyone have any ideas?
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Macskeeball said 1:40PM on 9-12-2007
Update: the "most annoying ringtone" link works for me now.
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