1. I need something that will convert an MP3 to lower bitrates e.g. 64kbps.

    Any suggestions? Windows XP carks it when Audition is started.
  2. Try Goldwave.
  3. I found Audacity as well.

    But yeah I have used GW before and it was good. I'll give it a shot.
  4. Nero, plenty of possibilities to get it somewhere..
  5. To the only job of converting between different ratings I use "Free WMA MP3 Converter", a free program which works fine with my slow computer. Here is it, available to download-and-install:
    http://rapidshare.com/files/24936658/WMA_MP3_Free_Converter.rar
    For editing (with filters, echos and etc.) I use Nero Wave Editor. Not very original, but it works
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