rodreb
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CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
I have been using Sony CD Architect for years but, it is not 64 bit and, it's no longer available What does everyone use nowadays to edit and create professional, Redbook standard CDs?
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Jim Roseberry
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/07/31 13:40:39
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Samplitude is excellent for this purpose... as is Wavelab.
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Jim Roseberry
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/07/31 13:43:22
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Check out a lighter version of Samplitude. I believe they can all burn RedBook audio.
At this point (with CDs slowly going away), you probably don't want to spend $500 to burn audio CDs.
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/07/31 13:53:31
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If you have Studio One Professional (or thinking about getting it), it includes some fantastic Layout, Mastering, Burning features.
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/07/31 15:05:38
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/07/31 15:59:35
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I use a generic CD-burning application called Nero. I have CDA, but don't use it. Not because it's 32-bit, which shouldn't make any difference, but just because it's clunkier to use than Nero.
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rodreb
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/07/31 16:22:57
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Thanks everyone for the great suggestions!
Since I am so accustomed to CD Architect, I would just stick with it but.... I am setting up a new computer and, I cannot find my CD Architect installer disc!! How could I lose that??!!! I don't know if I can copy it off my old computer to the new one, without the disc, or not. I doubt it.
Yes, I do have Studio One. I have never used the CD burning features in it before. Is it good?
Yeah, I know CDs are becoming less favorable but, here where I am, a master CD of a client's album project is still the preferred method of delivery. I'm sure, at some point, they will just stop making CDs or make them too expensive to be a viable option.
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/07/31 16:54:13
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☄ Helpfulby rodreb 2018/07/31 23:30:17
If you're making RedBook CDs for clients, you're most likely going to want more advanced layout features (crossfades/etc) than you'd find in a more "general-purpose" burning app like Nero, IMG Burn, etc.
Since you have Studio One, I'd highly recommend checking out its layout and burning features.
It's got everything you need to layout and create audio CDs (mastering features, advanced metering, DDP Export if your client is going to have professional CDs made, etc)
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/07/31 18:53:40
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☄ Helpfulby rodreb 2018/07/31 23:30:40
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/08/02 00:34:48
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I have Nero 12, and use it less and less, will never upgrade it. I've found that Windows Media Player (v12) does everything I need to do for burning these days, for the few CDs I need to burn. Of course, it has nothing advanced, if you really need those extra features. I just set up the CD project as a Playlist, and burn from there. Most of my mastering is done within the DAW.
And what's so special about "Redbook standard CDs" . . . almost every generic burning software does that doesn't it ?
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/08/02 01:01:52
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Definitely DDP these days unless you know how to burn a cd master checking C1/ C2 errors. My Plextor with Plextools & TY's did a great job but no longer needed.
post edited by Hidden_Symmetry - 2018/08/02 01:43:07
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/08/02 15:12:39
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Jim Roseberry
If you're making RedBook CDs for clients, you're most likely going to want more advanced layout features (crossfades/etc) than you'd find in a more "general-purpose" burning app like Nero, IMG Burn, etc.
I do crossfades and custom gaps all the time with Nero, something it supposedly can't do. The trick is to do your layout in the DAW and export the whole thing as one big wave. Then all you have to do within the CD-burning application is insert the indexes, which they can all do.
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/08/02 18:11:43
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☄ Helpfulby rodreb 2018/08/02 18:52:52
Years ago, I got spoiled with the RedBook CD layout, metering, processing (all realtime/non-destructive) with Samplitude.
You can layout the tracks however you want
Apply Fades/Crossfades (non-destructively)
Control the Gain of each song (non-destructively)
Apply processing independently (non-destructively) for each song
Advanced Metering
All of the processing is done in realtime… so you can audition and easily make changes.
The OP has Studio One Pro (which has all these features including DDP export).
He should check them out.
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/08/02 22:32:22
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Jim Roseberry - I was able to get CD Architect back (thanks to fwrend's post) but, yes, I am going to explore Studio One's abilities. As of right now, right here, CD's are still a major part of my way of working. I'm sure that will change moving forward so, I am also gonna be checking out the DDP options.
post edited by rodreb - 2018/08/03 00:47:41
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/08/02 23:33:57
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Cdburnerxp. It's free and works great.
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Re: CD editing/burning software - What do you use?
2018/08/03 00:58:52
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☄ Helpfulby rodreb 2018/08/03 07:17:01
rodreb
I have been using Sony CD Architect for years but, it is not 64 bit and, it's no longer available What does everyone use nowadays to edit and create professional, Redbook standard CDs?
You have to contact www.magix.com if you need support or to download it again. i still use CD Architect 5.2
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