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Audacity
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While
MP3DirectCut, below, will edit MP3s, this little
proggie records, imports exports and edits WAV, AIFF as
well as MP3s allowing the user to edit sounds using Cut,
Copy and Paste (with unlimited Undo), mix tracks
together and apply effects like bass boost, wah-wah and
noise removal to recordings. This fine freeware is under
constant and agressive development and improvement.
Check for the latest stable version frequently. Works on
any version of Windows 9.X or better.
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QCD
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The
community didn't get behind my last (first) choice, the fine and
versatile UltraPlayer,
so rather than recommend the obvious, here's a new, hot
player that is getting support. Further, there's
a team of developers listening to users and granting
feature requests. Plays all audio formats that you'll
need including WMA, includes CDDBv2 integration and does
an exceptional job with audio CDs. Fully customizable
and skinable. Win 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP.
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MP3Gain
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Ooh,
I love this! MP3Gain analyzes and adjusts mp3 files so
that they have the same volume. It does not just do peak
normalization, as many normalizers do. Instead, it does
some statistical analysis to determine how loud the file
actually sounds to the human ear. There is no quality
lost in the change because the program adjusts the mp3
file directly, without decoding and re-encoding.
Requires VB run-time files. Win 9.x, Me. 2000, XP.
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Exact
Audio Copy
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Unlike
conventional rippers, this software will grab audio like
no other. Correcting for errors and jitter, the copy is
indistinguishable from a pristine original, even
removing distortion caused by scratches. When you buy a
CD, you own it (unlike software), so it's perfectly
acceptable to make a copy for yourself. Make a great one
with EAC. Postcard-ware, works with all Windows.
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Windows
Media Recorder
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Normally,
streaming media can be played but not saved. WMR allows
you to record stream video and audio clips from the
Internet and save them to your hard drive. Requires
Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player 7.0 or later.
Win
9x/Me/NT/2000.
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MUSICMATCH
jukebox
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Sure,
this is also an MP3 player, but it's listed here as the
easiest-to-use burner available. Ripped MP3s have to be
encoded before they're recorded. This does that plus
tagging and volume leveling. All flavors of Windows.
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WinMX
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OK,
this is personal. Everybody has a favorite MP3 search,
find & download utility. This remains mine. Ever
since Napster went TULO, the competition has scrambled
for your business. This one was an early offering with a
killer database that rarely fails to satisfy. Tie it in
to additional servers listed using NapMX (below) and there's nothin' that can't be had.
Audio, video and picture formats supported. Go get 'em.
Works with all Windows including XP.
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NapMX
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If
you're using WinMX, you need this. Well, don't just sit
there, start the download while you're reading. This
gizmo will add additional servers (lots) to your
searches and that's a very good thing. We're talkin'
terabytes. You'll never miss, no matter how esoteric
your taste. This is for the latest (3.x) version of
WinMX; an earlier version is available. Get the latest
versions of both, though. You'll be glad you did. For
all Windows.
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MP3Decode
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Sometimes
you (or more likely someone you know) wants to play some
of those cool songs that you've downloaded from the
Internet on a conventional CD player. That means .wav
files. 'Might as well batch 'em and convert 'em with this fast app. Tip: There's gonna be
some degradation so start with as high a bit rate as
possible. Win 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP.
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MP3DirectCut
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Now
it's possible to edit, grab sections, change volume
levels and generally manipulate the hell out of MP3s all
without having to decompress and recompress. Features a
graph visualization and intuitive controls. Does a lot
for such a
small package. All flavors of Windows.
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AbyssAudio
Collection
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Now
that your collection of MP3s is growing (exponentially,
I trust), how about the best way to organize them. This
app sorts
by the specification that you choose: artist, genre,
album, year or folder name. Get organized. Win
9x/Me/NT/2000.
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'Wondering
if that new freeware program is really worth the
download? Here's an easy way to tell. Don't take the
developer's word for it, check to see if the website has
a forum. The users will tell it like it *really* is!
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