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Software Available To Process Old CDs, Similar to ART or Original-ImageBit-Processing?
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I'm a music lover for many years, and have done some simple recording from time to time, from the 78 rpm acetate disc era to my new all digital unit. I have some CDs of classical music in my collection, where the sound is adequate but could be better. The best example is the DG set of complete Schubert Sonatas by W. Kempff. A 2-CD set processed with DGs Original-Image Bit-Processing gives a remarkable improvement in sound, with less metallic sound, more air, and a cleaner treble, when compared with the older Cds of the same pieces. Unfortunately, DG re-issued the complete Schubert set in the old transfer. Similar things have occurred with EMI's ART method. I am wondering if there is any software available that I could use in my PC to process the old CDs to thusly improve the sound. I am now 79 years old, and will probably pass away before DG or EMI re-release my favorites in the improved sound. Thank you. Morton Linder |
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Software Available To Process Old CDs, Similar to ART orOriginal-ImageBit-Processing?
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Mike Richter, were you born with "Scam Artist" emblazoned on your face? -------------------------------------- http://tinyurl.com/38wte6 (No Mikey S-Lickers have been able to prove ANY of the above ) (is a LIBEL -- despite Mikey claimed to have PROOF of libels!) ' Morton wrote: Hi, I'm a music lover for many years, and have done some simple recording from time to time, from the 78 rpm acetate disc era to my new all digital unit. I have some CDs of classical music in my collection, where the sound is adequate but could be better. The best example is the DG set of complete Schubert Sonatas by W. Kempff. A 2-CD set processed with DGs Original-Image Bit-Processing gives a remarkable improvement in sound, with less metallic sound, more air, and a cleaner treble, when compared with the older Cds of the same pieces. Unfortunately, DG re-issued the complete Schubert set in the old transfer. Similar things have occurred with EMI's ART method. I am wondering if there is any software available that I could use in my PC to process the old CDs to thusly improve the sound. I am now 79 years old, and will probably pass away before DG or EMI re-release my favorites in the improved sound. Thank you. Morton Linder Does the cd have "Digital Audio" written on it? In what equipment do you play the cd? Can you play the cd in your PC? |
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Software Available To Process Old CDs, Similar to ART or Original-ImageBit-Processing?
smh wrote:
. -------------------------------------- Mike Richter, were you born with "Scam Artist" emblazoned on your face? -------------------------------------- http://tinyurl.com/38wte6 (No Mikey S-Lickers have been able to prove ANY of the above ) (is a LIBEL -- despite Mikey claimed to have PROOF of libels!) ' Morton wrote: Hi, I'm a music lover for many years, and have done some simple recording from time to time, from the 78 rpm acetate disc era to my new all digital unit. I have some CDs of classical music in my collection, where the sound is adequate but could be better. The best example is the DG set of complete Schubert Sonatas by W. Kempff. A 2-CD set processed with DGs Original-Image Bit-Processing gives a remarkable improvement in sound, with less metallic sound, more air, and a cleaner treble, when compared with the older Cds of the same pieces. Unfortunately, DG re-issued the complete Schubert set in the old transfer. Similar things have occurred with EMI's ART method. I am wondering if there is any software available that I could use in my PC to process the old CDs to thusly improve the sound. I am now 79 years old, and will probably pass away before DG or EMI re-release my favorites in the improved sound. Thank you. Morton Linder Does the cd have "Digital Audio" written on it? Yes. In what equipment do you play the cd? My standard stereo system. Can you play the cd in your PC? Yes. I'm talking about commercially available, standard audio CDs by EMI and DG. Thanks. Mort |
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Software Available To Process Old CDs, Similar to ART or Original-ImageBit-Processing?
Morton wrote:
I am wondering if there is any software available that I could use in my PC to process the old CDs to thusly improve the sound. I am now 79 years old, and will probably pass away before DG or EMI re-release my favorites in the improved sound. The greatest contribution comes from simple software that adjusts equalization - frequency response. Unfortunately, other failings such as dynamic compression and unwise denoising are all but impossible to undo once they've been introduced. When a publisher reissues in improved sound, they have usually gone back to master tapes or other early sources and have chosen not to destroy the sound. That said, any audio editor should be able to improve the sound of poor issues through re-equalization. I've used two programs extensively: GoldWave and Audition. GoldWave is shareware and quite capable at a reasonable price. Adobe Audition is probably best termed 'prosumer' at high price but rich in features. There are many alternatives to GoldWave, several to Audition, and high-end alternatives such as SoundForge (with plugins) I've not used. Mike -- http://www.mrichter.com/ |
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Software Available To Process Old CDs, Similar to ART orOriginal-ImageBit-Processing?
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Mike Richter, were you born with "Scam Artist" emblazoned on your face? -------------------------------------- http://tinyurl.com/38wte6 (No Mikey S-Lickers have been able to prove ANY of the above ) (is a LIBEL -- despite Mikey claimed to have PROOF of libels!) ' Morton wrote: smh wrote: Morton wrote: I'm a music lover for many years, and have done some simple recording from time to time, from the 78 rpm acetate disc era to my new all digital unit. I have some CDs of classical music in my collection, where the sound is adequate but could be better. The best example is the DG set of complete Schubert Sonatas by W. Kempff. A 2-CD set processed with DGs Original-Image Bit-Processing gives a remarkable improvement in sound, with less metallic sound, more air, and a cleaner treble, when compared with the older Cds of the same pieces. Unfortunately, DG re-issued the complete Schubert set in the old transfer. Similar things have occurred with EMI's ART method. I am wondering if there is any software available that I could use in my PC to process the old CDs to thusly improve the sound. I am now 79 years old, and will probably pass away before DG or EMI re-release my favorites in the improved sound. Does the cd have "Digital Audio" written on it? Yes. In what equipment do you play the cd? My standard stereo system. Can you play the cd in your PC? Yes. I'm talking about commercially available, standard audio CDs by EMI and DG. (Sorry for my lame questions.) Based on what I read about Original-Image Bit-Processing (OIBP), no audio editing software will recreate OIBP quality. For example, OIBP is supposed to use multiple mic, but no software has a feature dealing with multiple mic. At any rate, since you need to extract the tracks first, check out CDex or Exact Audio Copy (EAC): http://cdexos.sourceforge.net/ http://www.exactaudiocopy.org/ CDex tutorial: http://www.help2go.com/article170.html Check out the features of free audio editor (Audacity): http://audacityteam.org/wiki/index.p...rrent_Features |
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Software Available To Process Old CDs, Similar to ART or Original-ImageBit-Processing?
smh wrote:
. -------------------------------------- Mike Richter, were you born with "Scam Artist" emblazoned on your face? -------------------------------------- http://tinyurl.com/38wte6 (No Mikey S-Lickers have been able to prove ANY of the above ) (is a LIBEL -- despite Mikey claimed to have PROOF of libels!) ' Morton wrote: smh wrote: Morton wrote: I'm a music lover for many years, and have done some simple recording from time to time, from the 78 rpm acetate disc era to my new all digital unit. I have some CDs of classical music in my collection, where the sound is adequate but could be better. The best example is the DG set of complete Schubert Sonatas by W. Kempff. A 2-CD set processed with DGs Original-Image Bit-Processing gives a remarkable improvement in sound, with less metallic sound, more air, and a cleaner treble, when compared with the older Cds of the same pieces. Unfortunately, DG re-issued the complete Schubert set in the old transfer. Similar things have occurred with EMI's ART method. I am wondering if there is any software available that I could use in my PC to process the old CDs to thusly improve the sound. I am now 79 years old, and will probably pass away before DG or EMI re-release my favorites in the improved sound. Does the cd have "Digital Audio" written on it? Yes. In what equipment do you play the cd? My standard stereo system. Can you play the cd in your PC? Yes. I'm talking about commercially available, standard audio CDs by EMI and DG. (Sorry for my lame questions.) Based on what I read about Original-Image Bit-Processing (OIBP), no audio editing software will recreate OIBP quality. For example, OIBP is supposed to use multiple mic, but no software has a feature dealing with multiple mic. At any rate, since you need to extract the tracks first, check out CDex or Exact Audio Copy (EAC): http://cdexos.sourceforge.net/ http://www.exactaudiocopy.org/ CDex tutorial: http://www.help2go.com/article170.html Check out the features of free audio editor (Audacity): http://audacityteam.org/wiki/index.p...rrent_Features Thanks to smh and Mike for further replies to my query. The answers are very helpful, and I'll pursue several of them. Mort |
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Mike Richter: CD-R Faq Makes a Common Mistake
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Mike Richter (Slimy ****) crapped: snip Mikey, can't you spare a time to update whether the FAQ has corrected the common mistake? --------------------------------------------- Mike Richter: CD-R Faq Makes a Common Mistake --------------------------------------------- ====================== From: Mike Richter Date: 9/16/01 the FAQ makes a common mistake in that section, confusing Enhanced CD with its predecessor, CD Extra ====================== |
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Mike Richter: CD-R FAQ Conflicts with References
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Mike Richter (Slimy ****) crapped: snip Mikey, can't you spare a time to update whether the FAQ has corrected the conflict with references? ------------------------------------------------ Mike Richter: CD-R FAQ Conflicts with References ------------------------------------------------ ======================== From: Mike Richter Date: 5/14/01 Yes, the FAQ says that a Mixed Mode disc is written in a single session. I don't doubt it...but it conflicts with other information I have gleaned from references ======================== |
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Mike Richter: CD-R Faq has Significant Errors
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Mike Richter (Slimy ****) crapped: snip Mikey, can't you spare a time to update whether the FAQ has corrected the significant errors? --------------------------------------------- Mike Richter: CD-R Faq has Significant Errors --------------------------------------------- ====================== From: Mike Richter Date: 5/24/02 I've posted privately to Andy on the FAQ section. It is quite dated ... and has significant errors ===================== |
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