Which CD/DVD burning software?

[Bambi Busboom]

Mates,

I recently bought a new Memorex 52X CD buriner that came bundled with Nero 5 burning software. This was goofy looking with animated figures- apparently the evil offspring of the Michelin Man and a bagel- but worse are multiple layers of confirmation for "data" or audio CD- annoying. I don't understand why the CD type has to be selected 3 times.

Now, last week came a new computer with a CD/DVD writer and "Record Now" software. This has worked all right except there is no choice in the recording speed. I've found- on my Pentium 750 at least- that some big files- over 400MB- seem to need a lowered writing speed- perhaps the buffers are getting emptied? I would also like an option for multiple copies, jewel case covers/inserts, etc. The Adaptec software with my old 8X CD-R was actually a good one- and no fuzzy bears asking if I "really want to do THAT!"..

I will eventually be using my M-Audio 2496 to Cool Edit Pro 2 or Audition 1.5.

I use this computer for eveything so the software need to be able to make all types of files from every programme.

What is everyone using to make their CD/DVDs?

Cheers,

Bambi B

 

[lpdeluxe]

I use CD Architect. Much superior to Nero for making CDs from original music. Also burns Red Book CDs.

 

[MadAudio]

CD Architect 5.
I also have DVD Architect, but I haven't tried it yet.

I have Record Now software on my new Dell, and I use it to burn data backups. You can adjust the recording speed. There's a litte wrench icon on the upper right that will bring up a window where you can adjust certain paramaters.