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Music Software 101
Which Music Software Programs
Fit Your Needs?
Want to find out how to listen to all your favorite songs
whenever you want? If so, you’ll want to learn more about
music software and how you can install some programs onto
your computer. Here are some descriptions of some basic music
software programs you will want to learn more about:
CD Ripper
A CD Ripper program allows you to convert tracks from a compact
disc to your mp3 player, or onto your computer. You can make
your own mp3s from audio CDs, so that you make your own song
selections. You can also convert batches of WAV decoded files
at a time to mp3 files on the CD Ripper, and if you want to
download this program onto your computer, you’ll need to have
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, or 2000, and a CD-ROM drive. For
most CD Ripper programs, you can try a free download first
before purchasing the product.
Audio Editors
If you are into recording and creating your own music, an
audio editor program may be a good investment. An audio editor
program allows you to save your own studio sessions or songs
to modify later. Most include a metronome (to keep music and
vocals in rhythm) and an audio mixer. The mixer allows you
to adjust different music track settings like tone, pitch
or volume. On some programs you can even ‘beat match’ between
tracks, thus allowing for a smoother transition between songs.
One audio editing program you may want to try is Blaze Media
Pro, a program which is also a CD burner and converter. And,
if you’re recording a large file, most audio editors will
be able to support your files with no problem at all. If you
are using a multi-track editor, one thing to keep in mind
is whether your sound card and memory capabilities are up
to the task of handling large volumes of songs,.
Although most audio editor programs are commercial (and not
freeware) and have a standard price tag, you can receive free
trials for audio editor programs as well. Be aware of the
memory and sound card requirements as designated by the company
who produces the software. Depending on who makes the software,
it may be available for Windows XP, Windows 98, ME, 2000 and
even Mac OSX.
About the author:
Mansi gupta writes about music software. Learn more at http://www.blazemp.com
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