Adding a ringtone delay to a MIDI file via QuickTime Pro
Tutorial by Baron Sekiya
I wanted an audio delay before my ringtone so the vibration alert would give me a warning before the noise starts. Motorola phones have this feature and I don't know why LG Electronics left out this audio delay. If possible I like to answer my phone before the ringer goes off, it's just more polite that way. Make sure the ringer volume is at maximum to activate the Vib & High setting.
The blank MIDI file included will add an eight second delay before the audio starts. If you want a longer delay just paste the blank audio in there a second time, you can always Cut the blank section of your ringtone to suit your tastes.
Note: Keep the total file size of your ringtone to 20K or less or it won't import into your cellphone.
Equipment needed:
Software needed:
On your computer
1. Open the blank.mid file in QuickTime Pro and choose Select All from the Edit menu
2. Choose Copy from the Edit menu
3. Open the ringtone MIDI file that you want to add the silent passage to, position the progress indicator where you want the blank audio to go (probably at the beginning) and choose Paste from the Edit menu
4. Go to the File menu and choose Export...
5. Save as a Music to Standard MIDI
6. Test the ringtone out. It should now have an eight second audio delay before your ringtone starts.
7. To import the ringtone into your cellphone go to http://www.vzwpix.com/mlib/index.jsp (note to Macintosh users, Safari is incompatible with that website, use a different browser like Camino)
8. Press the CREATE link and send yourself the MIDI file by adding a New Slide From PC, choose WITH AUDIO find your MIDI file and send it.
9. When you get the ringtone via Picture Message, view the message, Save Sound file, you can rename it. Go to your Sounds settings and choose this new sound as your ringtone.
If you have any questions, suggestions or corrections please email me.
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