Edit your vinyl record and cassette rips with open source software, Audacity and MusicBrainz
Edit your vinyl record and cassette rips with open source software, Audacity and MusicBrainz using Mac, Windows, Linux
Audacity is a free, open source program that can be installed and used on a Mac, PC, or Linux. https://www.audacityteam.org/
You can use it to record audio from any source as long as you have a sound card that has a line-in or a microphone (for voice). There are several USB audio capture devices as well, including the Focusrite Scarlett, various models by Korg and Behringer, and a slew of other options.
You can also use a CD recorder like a Tascam CD-RW900MKII to plug a direct connection between your turntable's preamp directly into the CD Recorder's input.
Finally, some turntables have a USB output which connects directly into your computer. In that case, no extra gear is needed!
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LG Classic Flip Review
LG Classic Flip CDMA LTE, TFLGL125DCP, Tracfone feature phone alternative to smartphone in 2021
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Vinyl Stylus Shootout AT-VM95SH, VM520EB, Ortofon 2M Red Blue, ft David Bowie - Rock & Roll Suicide
This is an original Ryko pressing of Bowie's Ziggy Stardust on clear vinyl followed by the Ryko CD for reference.
0:00 - 3:00 AT-VM95C
3:00 - 6:00 AT-VM95EN
6:00 - 9:00 AT-VM95SH
9:00 - 12:00 AT91R
12:00 - 15:00 LP Gear ATN3600DLXVL
15:00 - 18:00 AT100E
18:00 - 20:56 Ortofon MKII Night Club
20:56 - 23:56 Ortofon Red
23:56 - 26:56 Ortofon 2M Blue
26:56 - 29:56 AT VM520EB
29:56 - 32:56 Ryko CD
Featuring "Rock and Roll Suicide" by David Bowie from the Ryko Vinyl release plus a comparison with the Ryko CD!
Stylus Shootout: AT-VM95SH, AT-VM95EN, AT-VM95C, AT100E, VM520EB, AT91R, LP Gear ATN3600DLXVL, Ortofon 2M Blue, Ortofon 2M Red, Ortofon MKII Night Club
Which do you prefer? The AT-VM95 series sounds great here, and may be better in some respects (but not all) than the Ortofon 2M series. It's more relaxed and less compressed-sounding. The 95C surprises as it almost sounds as good as the 95SH. With this material though, I believe the Ortofon 2M Blue is the authority as it is clear, punchy, detailed and has great bass. Both the 2M Red and the VM520EB stand tall but reveal some sibilance. The MKII is very compressed but loud and clear. It's very close to the 2M Red to my ears. The two 91R styluses sound very good but are the weakest in the bunch. The LP Gear ATN3600DLXVL has almost the same sound as the AT91R despite being a "vivid line" but is slightly more refined and has *much* better tracking.
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vs Ortofon 2M Red, Audio-Technica AT-VM95EN, AT91R, 2M Blue, ATVM95S, AT100E, LP Gear ATN3600DLXVL
Tell us in the comments which one you prefer and why.
Song used was the first 30 seconds of: "Do It Clean" by Echo & The Bunnymen
Recorded using: Fluance RT85, Schiit Mani Preamp, Korg Ds-dac-10r, Audacity, AudioQuest Evergreen RCA cable, AudioQuest GroundGoody Saturn ground
Audacity for audio recording and Kdenlive for video on a Raspberry Pi 4!
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Setup a DIY Retro Gaming device with all of your favorite games using a Raspberry Pi 3 or 4
Using a Raspberry Pi, create a Retro Gaming device that can connect to a TV or computer monitor (HDMI or RCA).
Equipment needed:
*Raspberry Pi 3 B+ or Raspberry Pi 4 with Power Adapter
*Micro SD Card & Reader
*PC to setup the SD Card
*USB Keyboard
*HDMI Cable or 3.5MM Video AV Component Adapter
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Setup your own home music streaming service with Subsonic.org
You can run it on Windows, Mac and Debian Linux. It's easier than you might think.
Turns your computer into a music server accessible from anywhere!
There's even apps in the IOS and Google Play stores to access it.
You can stream your own music as well as audio books, podcasts and radio stations.
http://www.subsonic.org/pages/index.jsp
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/play-sub-music-streamer/id955329386
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=github.daneren2005.dsub&hl=en_US&gl=US
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Best music format in 2021: CD vs Vinyl vs Cassette vs Streaming
Discussion comparing several factors, including sound quality and portability of several music formats in 2021. Which one scores the highest?
Do you agree or disagree?
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Create an Ubuntu Virtual Machine using Virtualbox
This example shows how to install Virtualbox with Ubuntu.
Also, a new installation of Ubuntu is installed on this virtual machine.
Using a guide from Thinkzinc.com, Urban Knish also installed several useful programs with only 3 lines of text.
Guide: https://thinkzinc.com/blog/index.php/2021/02/03/migrate-from-windows-to-ubuntu-with-3-lines-in-a-terminal/
Notes: You can copy the virtual machine to a thumb drive and open it from any Mac, Windows or Linux machine that has Virtualbox (free and open source) installed on it.
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Back up your own Game Cartridges (roms) with Retrode; use with emulators
Back up your own retro gaming cartridges with Retrode to use with emulators. Works with Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis / Megadrive, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Gameboy, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance, Sega Master System
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Install Retropie on Ubuntu
Guide: https://thinkzinc.com/blog/index.php/2019/11/16/install-retropie-on-ubuntu-18-04-03/
Non-affiliate link (I don't get paid to sponsor this) for Retrode:
https://www.dragonbox.de/en/accessories/cartridge-dumper/retrode2-with-all-plugins
Disclaimer: This guide is meant to help people to backup their own personal games. It is *not* legal to share these games in any way. Do not ask me how or where to download illegal games. Do not upload these games to the internet or share with your friends. I am not paid to represent the manufacturer or Retrode. This is simply a product guide that I am making for the benefit of anyone who wants to learn.
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