The [FGS] Clan

What's the proper way to do this? Every time I do it the file is 8 times the original size.

The proper way to do is.. is to make the quality about 300% less, thereby making it sound like something from an ancient radio telecast..
..on the serious side.. I suppose you're talking about MP3 to DX, correct? well try this:
http://z14.invisionfree.com/DX_Mappers_ ... wtopic=171

I use this tutorial. I find that sometimes depending on source material, you don't need every step. Sometimes it goes wrong for me and I can't get a nice looping umx, all to do with the channels and rows.

i just made one based on the tutorial you linked here DJ, succeeded at 4th attempt