Best computer software to make a CD?

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Which is the best software (or computer pogram) to make a neat, really good quality CDs on computer?

Some say PRO TOOLs, some say CAKEWALK, etc, etc... Is there is an article written by neutral testers that had put all these programs head to head? Is there its differences on which is better to record, mix, masterize and adding effects?

I know much of it depends on the equipments or resources like mics, amplifiers, hardware, and talented people, but if you want to get the best on everything: which is the best computer software?
 
That's a very open ended question. You should use the search engine and see what you come up with.

As far as the actual burning of CDs, there are lots of choices, and very little difference in quality. Lots of people here use Nero. Many got CD Creator 4 with their CDRom or computer and just use that. Personally I think you can't go wrong with CD Creator 4 or 5 -- this is software from Singapore, and nobody knows how to rip CDs like they do in Singapore (Piracy capitol of the world, I think.)

-Shaz
 
I don't have a finished CD but I have burnt some acoustic and slide work I've done, mainly out of curiosity.
It sounds identical to the songs I recorded. Nothing seems to be added, hiss, static, etc. Nothing seems to be missing, lows, highs, effects, etc.
I use CD Creator 4.

I have a few others, those freebie ones, and they do a good job too, but for the buck$ and the options, I'd go with CD Creator.
 
Well, I wanted info about recording/mixing programs, but no problem, I'm having a problem buning CDs...

Okay, I make my demo, I burn the CD, and then when I want to play that CD on my car CD player, it doesn't work, the CD is only acepted on a few CD players. Is it because the CD burner program? or Is it because I buy those cheap CDs at Sams?
 
One other point of clarification: don't bother trying to burn an audio CD with CDRW media. Not only is it unnecisarilly expensive, but the extra dye in the CDRW (or something) prevents the average CD-player from reading the disks properly.

If that doesn't help, you might also try burning your CDs at a slower speed.

-Shaz

PS - for Mixing/Mastering software on a budget n-track is popular for multitracking, and cool edit 2000 is a nice entry-point wave editor for $70
 
Which is the best software (or computer pogram) to make a neat, really good quality CDs on computer?
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When you say "make really good CDs," are you really talking about making really good recordings that can ultimately be put onto a CD?

Pro Tools and Cakewalk are not CD-burning programs. (Perhaps Pro Tools can do that along with its main job, don't know, never used it -- but Cakewalk does not.) They are recording programs, allowing you to record, mix, and edit multitrack audio and also work with MIDI sequence data in the same interface.

Once you have a finished mix at 16-bit resolution and 44.1kHz sampling rate, you can then use a burning application to create an audio CD from it, as Shazukura and others described.

Is there is an article written by neutral testers that had put all these programs head to head? Is there its differences on which is better to record, mix, masterize and adding effects?
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Well, think about this a moment. Would you ask, "what's the best car?" Could there be a group of "neutral testers" that you would accept this judgement from? Probably not. There are so many variables. Is safety the most important thing to you? Fuel economy? Performance? Raw speed? Room to carry stuff? Is the passenger compartment well-insulated from outside noise so you can hear your CDs you recorded with the "best" software and burned with the "best" burner? ;)

Same goes for recording software, though the criteria are different. The best you can hope for is people's opinions on what they like best based on their own personal needs and experiences. None of the available applications are perfect, none can satisfy everyone equally.
 
The aforementioned analogy made by alchuck is dead-on. It's very tough to get a concise idea for what is "the best" recording platform out there. For me I use Cubase 5.1 to track. It is alot like a girlfriend who's incredibly hot but is prone to fits of irrationality. In other words it can have it's problems but as far as I'm concerned is tops for guys like me (i.e. not professional but wish we were). I also use both soundforge and Wavelab for wave editing, or dare I say mastering. I just recently got wavelab but so far it's the shit. Wavelab is cool cause it is a wave editor and has fairly flexible burner software. I've dabbled with demos of Protools, Cakewalk, Acid Pro and a few others. It definitely comes down to personal preference again. Try doing a poll of which platform people like the best. Again make sure you know what you're looking for.

Laj
 
Yep, AlChuck and laj35 hit it on the head.
You need to do a search on past posts (so you will know what you want and so you will know what you are talking about ;) ). Then you need to get some free demos of the software you are interested in purchasing (this will enable you figure out which program works best with you.
If you are still unsure on the direction you need to take for the "best" hardware and software. You should post another thread, to narrow down the choices, for your final decision.

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Thanks everyone for your replys, it helped. About my mistake, forgive me, because english is my second language. Even if you don't beleive it, I really try hard to make coherent sentences. :)

About the recording/wave editors programs:
Currently I use Cakewalk/Sonar, because of its ability to view and edit each track (or instrument) individually. Then I use Sound Forge to mix it all together and add some effects. I posted the question because I only been recording (or learning, actually) like 3 month. Those two programs are the only ones I know about (they are working great for me), so I didn't want to bypass any other software because of my ignorance. Anyway, soon I think I will post a mp3 of my band recording to ask what you think and to acept more detailed advices (even though the lyrics will be in spanish, music is music).

About the CD burning programs:
Thanks again for the advices. I will defineatly try with more expensive CDs and recording at half speed. I talked about it to another friend of mine that record a lot of CDs and advice me to buy these silver/silver CDs, here is the link.
http://www.cdrexpress.com/cgi-bin/w...CH=YES&CODE=394
 
Aaah...That trusty "Soundforge",...faithfull as Santa Maria!
My choice up till now,you can´t go wrong with it,good choice!...
 
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