Encoding/Decoding DTS

[Sherlock Holmes]

Hi guys
I have 2 questions :
1 - How can I decode a DTS to 8 waves ? I think there must be a free software for it. If there is , please give me a link to download.

2 - How can I encode 8 waves to a DTS ? Give me URL , if there is.

Tnx in advance

[Doom9]

1) there is no free software. And free ac3 decoding software is pretty much illegal too (Dolby had FreeBSD remove ac3dec due to licensing issues.. you have to have a valid license to decode AC3 and DTS). And 8 channels? don't think so.. dts is 5.1 mostly

2) and as for software encoders: http://www.minnetonkaaudio.com/SurCode_DTS_3.htm . Of course.. not freeware either.

[Sherlock Holmes]

Ok , thnx. Now 2 questions :
1 - What is exactly the different between Dolby and DTS ?

2 - What is the positioning of DTS bands ? I mean what is the posisions of the 8 bands for playing DTS sounds ?

3 - Can I encode a DTS sound with SonicFoundrySoftEncode ?

tnx in advance

[Doom9]

1) quick one: dts uses less compression than dd. long one: dolby specs can be obtained at www.dolby.com, dts specs at http://www.dtsonline.com/

2) for DVDs... it's still 6 channels, not 8. And bands? don't you mean speakers?

3) no.. the prog I gave you a link to before can though