GarageBand FAQ: Best QUality won't play on iPod

Q. How come when I export my GarageBand songs at "Best" Quality to Apple's iTunes, my Apple iPod can't play them?
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A. The "Best" quality setting exports the files at a resolution of 24-bits, the iPod only plays 16-bit (CD Quality) files. Change GarageBand's export setting to either "Good", or "Better" and export them again (Be sure to delete the 24-bit files from iTUnes so there's no confusion).
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