DonM, Donny, Boo, Roel, Clif, Fran Carango, and ALL:
Thanks to everyone for your valuable input in guiding me towards deciding on the best PC software for recording MiniDisc audio to the PC for editing and then converting to either WAV (CD) or MP3 files. All the suggestions given sound like viable alternatives.
Answers to Questions I had asked earlier in this thread:
To gain the ability to create an 'unlimited' number of MP3 files in Sound Forge XP 4.5, you need to purchase an additional "MP3 Save" add-on plug-in (approx $20).
"Recording time limitaion of evalutation version of "Total Recorder" is 40 seconds. "Total Recorder" 2.2 does not include post editing or EFX processing features. Cost for registered version which includes unlimited recording time is $11.95 US dollars.
www.highcriteria.com Some more Questions:
Does "Music Match Jukebox 6.0" now support live recording from external audio source (records, tapes, minidisc, CD) into PC and saving it to either an MP3 file or WAV file? Is this feature supported in the FREE version of the program? Does Music Match Jukebox 6.0 include post editing or EFX features?
Does Wavelab allow you to save your file as an MP3 file or do you need an additional program to convert the WAV file to an MP3 file?
Also looking to hear feedback from users of "Cool Edit 2000" and "Cool Edit Pro". How easy is it to use vs. "Sound Forge Xp" or "Sound Forge"?
Anyone here use or heard of "GoldWave"? Check it out here:
http://www.goldwave.com/ I look forward to receiving more feedback on the subject of audio recording/editing and MP3/WAV conversion softwawre.
Thanks again,
- Scott
[This message has been edited by Scottyee (edited 12-17-2000).]