Tech: Recording software

Subject: Tech: Recording software
From: Dharmabum
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 05:41 PM

As most of the threads on this subject are a bit older,I thought it worth starting a new one.
I'm in the market for a software program that will enable me to transfer my vinyl collection over to CD.
I'm really not interested in a lot of bells & whistles.
I'd like to basicly be able to record/edit tracks/clean up the pops & clicks & burn onto CD.
I've got a newer computer running win,XP,so I guess I'm looking at new software,as I've found that some of the older software seems to be non compatable with XP.

A few of the programs I've looked at so far;
Soundforge,
Pinnicle,
Nero,
Roxio.

Has anyone used any of these,& if so what do you think of them?
Also,what about downloadable programs? Worth checking in to?

I tried a free 30 day download from Sony a while ago. It was so very complicated I barely scratched the surface before the trial was up!

Any opinions/input is appreciated.

Thanks DB.

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording software
From: Ed.
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 05:49 PM

This isn't going to be what you want to hear, but read the old threads...

XP is fine with most older programs

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording software
From: Bill D
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 06:00 PM

this guy has written a guide to do exactly that...record vinyl (he mostly turns then to MP3s, but lots of information here)

Dadi's Dandies

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording software
From: Bill D
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 06:03 PM

well, first that link worked, then it didn't...also available here

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording software
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 06:55 PM

I've got my record player downstairs, and the computer upstairs, so if I want to stick a record onto a CD, I record it onto a tape cassette first, and connect the tape player up to the line-in socket on my PC, and use Goldwave to make a WAV file of the whole thing.

Then it's just a matter of using Goldwave to break down the WAV file into individual tracks, and put them onto a CD, using Adaptec. Here's a page I wrote about this, with links to the various programs involved - How to put music from a tape onto a CD

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording software
From: Nick
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 07:14 PM

I use Music Match Jukebox 4 on an xp home machine. It's an old version of Music Match but does things that suit me (record from albums - copy music we do live in the pub on tape into the computer and then cd etc).

It is legal and I got it from the following book from the library - "The Complete Idiot's Guide to MP3" - . Works well for me and the book is a reasonable intro (got a birthday this year? Beats socks)

ISBN 0130879215
Personal Author Brown, Roger
Title The Complete Idiot's Guide to Mp3 Uk Music on the Internet
Publication info Que 2000
Physical descrip 265P. ILL. 22CM. CD-ROM. PBK.
Added author Underhill, Rod
Added author Gertler, Nat

I have a track splitter that came with .net magazine. Use Cakewalk Guitar Tracks 2 when I have time for tinkering at home.

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording software
From: Dharmabum
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 07:26 PM

Thanks for the info everyone.
I'll check it all out.
With all of the choices & different programs,it can get somewhat overwhelming.

Thanks,DB.

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording software
From: IvanB
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 09:24 PM

Here's a site that covers the conversion from LP to CD. He gives instructions only for the Cool Edit/Adobe Audition family of software, but says this is the software he settled on after using many. Pretty good info about "cleanup."

Audio Restoration

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording software
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 11:34 PM

One of the ads that turns up at Mudcat occasionally comes from DAK (Drew A. Kaplan) whose business has come back from the dead. He used to sell computers and bread machines and mailed out copious catalogs. He disappeared until recently, and has a device that is discussed on this thread. He has a good return policy if something doesn't work for you, and he offers good support. He tries to find the products that do the best thing in their field then sell enough of them so he can bring the price down.

I started that thread because the device is an LP to CD and MP3 mixer.

SRS

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording software
From:
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 05:40 PM

HAve a look at this toy, called the InPort or in the US from Xitel.

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording software
From: Dharmabum
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 08:46 PM

Thanks George,
That's the one I've been looking for!
And it looks like my kids are willing to get it for their dear ol' dad for a fathers day gift!

DB.

Subject: RE: Tech: Recording software
From: michaelr
Date: 16 Jun 04 - 09:04 PM

The DAK device offers scratch and pop removal, which the InPort (at the same price) doesn't. On the other hand, if your computer doesn't have a high-quality sound card, the InPort may give better fidelity by bypassing the sound card.

I'd be interested to hear from users of either.

Cheers,
Michael