<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/">
  <channel>
    <title>Software discussion</title>
    <description>Do you have comments or questions about audio tools, players, encoders or CD rippers? Post them here!</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:50:49 +0000</pubDate>
    <lastBuildDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:50:49 +0000</lastBuildDate>
    <generator>AfterDawn Discussion Forums</generator>
    <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/forums/software_discussion/</link>
    <atom:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/forums/software_discussion/index.rss"/>
    <item>
      <title>Does Audacity 3 able to tell the kbps during recording?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/does-audacity-3-able-to-tell-the-kbps-during-recording.801587/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/does-audacity-3-able-to-tell-the-kbps-during-recording.801587/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (happy hopping)</author>
      <dc:creator>happy hopping</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&#039;m recording some songs from youtube.  There are some songs that the very same song, by different uploaders, has different kbps.  Is there a way for audacity to tell what the kbps is while I&#039;m recording?<br />
<br />
as so far, I have to copy that song to a USB stick, and play the file on my Blu-ray player for the display to show what the kbps is]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Burrrn - from fac files to Audio CD-R</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:52:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/burrrn-from-fac-files-to-audio-cd-r.800788/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/burrrn-from-fac-files-to-audio-cd-r.800788/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (harlock59)</author>
      <dc:creator>harlock59</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello,<br />
<br />
i was looking for a freeware to burn my flac files to an audio CD and i found the software burrrn, so i installed it, and i tried to add my flac tracks to the list, but when i click burn, the tracks don&#039;t seem to get converted to wav and the cd doesn&#039;t get burnt. i went to check the folder of the app, and i well found a flac.exe file, so i don&#039;t know how to get this to work.]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Audacity 3.0.2 leaves high pitch</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 01:53:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/audacity-3-0-2-leaves-high-pitch.800493/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/audacity-3-0-2-leaves-high-pitch.800493/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Accept)</author>
      <dc:creator>Accept</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I use Audacity 3.0.2 to record sound clips or make my own and save as Mp3 or Wav but it&#039;s leaving a high pitch and doesn&#039;t sound right. Is there a better free version or a better program that&#039;s as easy as Audacity? Thank you.]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>22</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Coverting offline Spotify files to a transferable format</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2022 14:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/coverting-offline-spotify-files-to-a-transferable-format.800045/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/coverting-offline-spotify-files-to-a-transferable-format.800045/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (jacsac)</author>
      <dc:creator>jacsac</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I am trying to find the easiest way to convert spotify premium files to a format that will let me put them on a mp3 player or apple watch(non-cellular) and still keep song title/artist info. My wife is currently working in a secure location that doesn&#039;t allow for any device that has a camera or wifi/cellular connection. <br />
<br />
After searching the internet and afterdawn, I haven&#039;t found anything that seems like a good option. Freeware is great but I would be willing to fork out $ to get this done....<br />
<br />
<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/coverting-offline-spotify-files-to-a-transferable-format.800045/" class="internalLink">Coverting offline Spotify files to a transferable format</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>frewall</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 21:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/frewall.775961/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/frewall.775961/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[recommendation. I was invaded by fake MS alerts for many months. sometimes they could be closed other times not. solutions were elusive for WIN7 32bit. finally COMODO FREE FIREWALL 11 seems to work for several days. these popups were random. system wide blocker creates more issues than it solves. you might want to try this. this was the first firewall I tried. no experience with others.]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>10</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>microsoft screen recorder</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2019 14:57:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/microsoft-screen-recorder.775588/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/microsoft-screen-recorder.775588/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[for win 7 there is an app called simply screenrecorder or spotlight utility screen recorder. the only link I can find is   technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2009.03.utilityspotlight2.aspx.   I ran this and as a zip file it is listed in windows explorer as an application. after opening and running it, the usual dialog boxes appear but leaves nothing on the desktop as in an icon, despite checking a box for it to be left behind. the app is NOT listed in all programs in the start menu. I do...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/microsoft-screen-recorder.775588/" class="internalLink">microsoft screen recorder</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>ocr</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 23:33:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/ocr.774652/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/ocr.774652/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[does ANY FREE ocr apps work in the following way--- open app, scan a printed doc into the app using the apps &quot;aquirre &quot; or import tab, then manually or auto converting it into a pdf. docx, odt, open office default. the app would then allow me to send the scanned doc into OO so I can open it and edit it. in the alternative a FREE word processor that INCLUDES OCR so that a scanned doc is auto converted to an editable format in the processor, opened and edited. or a second alternative would be...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/ocr.774652/" class="internalLink">ocr</a>]]></content:encoded>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>radio sure app</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2018 18:36:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/radio-sure-app.774556/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/radio-sure-app.774556/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[rs 2.2 suddenly stopped connecting. &quot;error , cannot connect&quot; any stations. Disabled AV. reinstalled app and wifi adapter. no go. will a SYSTEM RESTORE work? or will I have to do a fresh OS install yet again to remove this unknown bug. wi fi works as does websites and browsers. any solutions?]]></content:encoded>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>recording software</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2018 18:08:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/recording-software.774487/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/recording-software.774487/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I am looking for a FREE recording app such as DEBUT or SHOWBIZ that has the following attributes. Uses a usb capture card as the source, records whatever device is connected to it, no watermarks or time limits, saves the recordings within the app or in WIN EXPLORER window, and plays them also within the app or using a third party player. The above can do this but they are not FREE. I have only found TRIAL WARE. I am currently using a screen recorder that records,saves, and opens in the app....<br />
<br />
<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/recording-software.774487/" class="internalLink">recording software</a>]]></content:encoded>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>win 7 tv app</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Nov 2018 18:28:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/win-7-tv-app.774342/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/win-7-tv-app.774342/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[is there a downloadable internet tv app for win7 32bit sp1 pro that ACTUALLY works out of the bag? no sign up. no extra apps? an app that works as a radio app works? recording would be nice but not really needed. I can do a screen recording in stead. copy/paste rarely work. None of the apps I tried work for many reasons. name. websites please. thanks.]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Nero burning problem.</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2018 08:45:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/nero-burning-problem.771785/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/nero-burning-problem.771785/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (ptkut)</author>
      <dc:creator>ptkut</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So this just started happening all of a sudden and i cant seem to find an answer on google so normally when i burn a dvd-video with nero 2014 it is pretty fast 5-6minutes to complete at 16x..For some reason now whenever i burn something, right at 50% ,  the burning process slows down drastically(burner gets really quiet) and the last half takes forever to burn(usually double the amount of time it used to take)<br />
<br />
It still says burning started at 16x, and it is still in ultra dma mode. I also...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/nero-burning-problem.771785/" class="internalLink">Nero burning problem.</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>What Free Software To Author/Burn Audio CD?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/what-free-software-to-author-burn-audio-cd.767555/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/what-free-software-to-author-burn-audio-cd.767555/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (abrogard)</author>
      <dc:creator>abrogard</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I don&#039;t need much.  Windows Media Player seemed fine but then started screwing up - wouldn&#039;t burn some files, the file list to be burned didn&#039;t match the file list I&#039;d submitted....<br />
<br />
Checked the web and it seems WMP is not recommended. <br />
<br />
So went elsewhere and everywhere I went I found myself trying to do download from what Avira told me was a malware site, virus infected and all....<br />
<br />
Saw recommendations for Imgburn but I use that and I don&#039;t think it&#039;s exactly handy for authoring, is it?  I...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/what-free-software-to-author-burn-audio-cd.767555/" class="internalLink">What Free Software To Author/Burn Audio CD?</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>audacity 2.1</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2017 05:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/audacity-2-1.767002/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/audacity-2-1.767002/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[does audacity have switchable line in inputs similar to an amp or receiver so I can send the cable audio set top box to input 1 and then record a radio app using input 2 so they do NOT mix into a mixed recording?  The radio app can record itself. I can also record the app in AUDACITY. What I CANNOT do is record the radio in the app and the set top in audacity separately. They always mix. The only way to do it is to power off the set top or close the app. To inconvienent. Would 2 simple audio...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/audacity-2-1.767002/" class="internalLink">audacity 2.1</a>]]></content:encoded>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>vlc</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2017 01:31:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/vlc.766075/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/vlc.766075/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Me again. How do I record a saved video file while it is playing. By way of explanation I insert a dvd, open VLC, use the RECORD button while the dvd is playing. The player closes at end of disc. Now for a SAVED video file the process should be the same. Open VLC, open MEDIA tab, network stream, paste URL, video opens, record, OR open MY VIDEOS, choose file, file opens, record. The RECORD does not record a saved file. It does record a dvd. Why is this? Solutions?]]></content:encoded>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>winx dvd ripper</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2017 05:37:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/winx-dvd-ripper.765955/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/winx-dvd-ripper.765955/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I downloaded a copy of the PLATINUM version because the site said it was FREE to use forever. Not true. Other sites were more honest, it is a TRIAL version but time limit unknown. I found a installation CD for it on EBAY at a very good price, less that the site prices. Does anyone know if this boxed never used CD includes the LICENSE key for activation? If not I am no better than I am now. If yes I will remove the existing app or enter the key into into the first one and see wether the key...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/winx-dvd-ripper.765955/" class="internalLink">winx dvd ripper</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>dvd backup</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2017 23:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/dvd-backup.765858/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/dvd-backup.765858/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have an issue I need help with. All advice welcome. First a little background. HP elite 800 desktop, win 7 32 bit, vlc 2.2, potplayer 1.7.Both play encrypted and non encrypted discs. Both record non protected discs. Neither record protected discs. I need a soltion. I have 3 in mind.<br />
<br />
1   A FREE dvd decryption app that will pull protection from the disc and save it to a common folder, videos, in a common format, AVI, MP4, MKV, WAV, or others. The selected file would then play/record in the...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/dvd-backup.765858/" class="internalLink">dvd backup</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>23</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>dvdfab</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2017 22:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/dvdfab.765909/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/dvdfab.765909/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Is dvdfab 8,9,10 FREE to use forever without registration or bother with a trial? I looked for the term FREE in the download link but was delivered a TRIAL requiring activation/registration not to mention paying for it? I am using WINXDVD but it has decryption limitations.]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>dvd decryter</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2017 10:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/dvd-decryter.765861/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/dvd-decryter.765861/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I finely found an app that works for me called SMART DVD. It works well. Insert dvd, check SETTINGS, check what you need especially &quot;remove protection&quot;, create the save folder, and START. When done the file can be found where you saved it and use both VLC and POTPLAYER to record it according to the apps proceedures. One app at a time. I have not yet found an &quot;on the fly&quot; alternative. At least not a FREE one. DVD43 does not work under win 7. Still looking.]]></content:encoded>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>"dvddecrypter" app</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 23:50:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/dvddecrypter-app.765856/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/dvddecrypter-app.765856/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I use the now defunct &quot;dvddecrypter&quot; app to decrypt protected dvds. When done it opens VLC by default. Is there a choice to use another recording app such as POTPLAYER. Easier to use and find recorded dvd as it has a built in save folder. Any info welcome.]]></content:encoded>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>audacity</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2017 14:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/audacity.765807/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/audacity.765807/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I was having issues with version 2.3. I got it to work but I could not find a way to save my recordings in order to open them in another app, vlc or potplayer. Niether will recognize the active audio line in nor is there an option to open it. I used 2.1 thinkink there was an issue with with 2.3. I finally found the reason. I needed LAME in order to save my recordings as MP3 or WAW files. The the other apps could play them. If I used SAVE PROJECT only the app could open them. Not convienent....<br />
<br />
<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/audacity.765807/" class="internalLink">audacity</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
    </item>
  </channel>
</rss>
