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Pure Vinyl Software

Hi,

I was wondering if anybody has any experience using this software:

http://www.channld.com/pure-vinyl.html

I am interested in purchasing vinyl as much as possible and would like to record it for playback on my iPod, etc. I have a friend who bought an Alesis Masterlink and is using that to record but I'm looking to go the software route first and would like some opinions.

I have a Plinius 9200 and a Nottingham Horizon as my source. I'm using a MacBook Pro to do the recording with an RCA t 1/4" jack. I know, not the best but I'm happy to use that as a starting point.

Thanks,

Jon
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hikerman99
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Herman: Way back when, I recorded just about every LP I bought onto a cassette so I could listen to it in the car. It required all the "pain in the @ss" steps you mentioned but I liked doing it. I would even record a lot of songs onto a VCR tape; same thing. To me it wasn't a pain in the @ss so maybe it wouldn't be for others. I too am interested in transferring some of my vinyl to digital. Would a line-in on an MP3 player do an acceptable job? I keep meaning to experiment with that but haven't gotten around to it yet.
hitman_hifi
75 posts
 
This might make an interesting experiment but it's probably not worth your time. If you have some of those hidden gems that were never released on CD, then go for it. My experience with vinyl recording/restoration software is that it is extremely time consuming, depending of course on what sound quality you're aiming for.

I've never used Pure Vinyl but I can recommend some other options for you Mac:

Bias SoundSoap2 - relatively simple to use and inexpensive at $200.

Waves Restoration - this is the one I use. It's quite a bit more money at $1200 but it's the way to go if you want surgical control over restoring your vinyl.

Keep in mind these are programs for restoration (clip/pop removal, hum removal, etc..) if you're wanting to go that route. Any free audio recording program will do if you're just wanting to record.
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popluhv
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I'm doing it cheaply with a program called "CD spin doctor", which is plenty-good for iPod/computer use.

it is easy to use, and when I want hi-fi, I'll listen to the vinyl anyway.
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stringreen
6,468 posts
 
I'd like to do that myself. Please be explicit on how. I have been looking for a unit like a VCR or something that burns CD's from the stereo. My computer is in the den, a healthy walk to the stereo in the living room. The turntable weighs about 90 lbs and really can't be moved into the den/computer room. I saw some units that go for many humdreds of dollars.. sounds like a lot for a burner. Any suggestions?
vegasears
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Popluhv

Me too! Simple set up and does 24/96. I also record SACD's & DVD-A for playback on various devices.
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