some cd burning software packs have recorders and editors built in depending on the type easy cd 3.5 deluxe had one as does nero ultra - the main thing you must do is to select the recording option within the soundcard settings for the computer otherwise you will not be able to record anything - the recorder within windows defaults to one minute recordings and so will need setting up to record longer pieces of music - hitsquad.com have a number of links to shareware and freeware programmes that will also do the job. hope that helps - also to minimise noise on the recording use the best cables you can and keep sound levels up so you do not increase noise levels too much when you normalise the recordings during or before burning to cd