title: Loading an AAC / MP3 file "manually"
body: <p>For an application I'm creating, I need to be able to read AAC and MP3 files and get the waveform data (not play it directly, I need to manipulate the data before playing).
  Ideally, I should be able to read any MP3/AAC file out there (VBR, different bitrates, etc), or at least anything that could potentially show up in iTunes.</p>
  
  <p>This last point is very important, as Chuck commented. I assumed iTunes would be MP3s, I didn't know they used AAC. In essence, I must be able to read anything that is in iTunes.</p>
  
  <p>What approach do you recommend me to use?<br>
  What kind of libraries are out there?</p>
  
  <p>This is for a commercial application that will run on Windows, written in C# 3.0. I can use Open Source libraries, but nothing with a license that will make me release my source code later.</p>
  
  <p>Any pointers are greatly appreciated!</p>