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I want to make some cd+g compilations off of my disks and have the ability to make backups. A quick google search found the following programs that will supposedly do the job:

Microstudio

Power CD+G burner

does anyone prefer one over the other?

Does anyone have any other recommendations?

thanks

Tom

I personally prefer cdrwin. And if you make the .bin files, I think Nero 5 or higher will burn it.

I own both, and prefer PowerKaraoke for it's better and more stable interface. MTU has pretty lousy human interfaces in general.

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[color=#ffff55]Mickey J.[/color]
Alas for those who never sing, but die with all their music in them.
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

I prefer a faster, and lazier way. A Microboards QuicDisc duplicator. It's a standalone- no PC. It is loaded with some very good firmware. You can, in some cases, completely re-master damaged discs. One version just duplicates, the other can burn track by track (compilations). MUCH less involved ( just push a button). The burner itself is professional quality ( PC burners are not), and the firmware can provide error correction, and work around things like MediaCloq.

For fast burns it will copy at 8x max, and for problem discs or highest quality at 2x in safe mode, where it will automatically scan and correct.

It also has test mode, where both master and blank discs will be tested so you don't waste time with bad media. This will also tell you if the master requires safe mode....

Runs a little over $300, and has paid for itself many times over.

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I would suggest not using the CD+G format at all. The reason for that being that the graphics portion of the information is not held in the normal data area of the CD which is why you have the issue with hardware and software to begin with. If I was doing what you suggest I would rip the music to wav and the graphics to cdg and store both files on the CD. Then, I would prepare to spend a log time in prision for copyright infringement

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Joe,

are you sure they can do CD+G compilations. I looked at the manuals on the Microboards website and they state that CD+G mode must be set to OFF for track extraction.

Tom

I use the MTU Microstudio with no problems. COMPLETELY disagree with Micky on this, it is very easy to use.

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I echo Mr. Loneman's opinion....

i give that 3rds on lonmans word! cheers

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I prefer to use PowerKaraoke myself as I had issues with hoster and Vista so I am assuming that microstudio will make my cd drive dissapear like it did with the Hoster Demo did three times on me. That said, Microstudio is as easy to use as PowerKaraoke is.

Did they finally learn how to code drag'n'drop? And have the same buttons for all applications without doing things differently every time?

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[color=#ffff55]Mickey J.[/color]
Alas for those who never sing, but die with all their music in them.
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

I've been using CDRWIN for years with great success. You DO need a compatible drive though. Power CDG Burner works with many more devices than CDRWIN. Try the demo's to see which works best for you.

I really am not sure what you are talking about. As far as drag & drop, i've never needed it, when you load up the list to burn, you pick the sings & add.
Not sure what the button issue is? I load up the songs I choose & click write disc - not a bunch of different buttons.

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Hosters demo link wasn't updated for the Vista version by mistake which is probably what you tried. They have it fixed now.

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Tom, I think you are looking at a different unit. There is no such setting, or way to do that on the QuicDisc.

It can be used for both CDs and CDGs. When you turn it on you hold down a "mode" button to determine which way it will be used. The only other selections after that's done iare Test,Scan, Safe , and , Copy.

There is no way CD+G can be turned off, unless you switch to CD mode (non-karaoke). So in answer to the question- yes I'm sure. I own both models.


Aside to Weed: Pardon me, but lately I've gotten a bit of a bug up my butt about the Pushy PC Posse.

While it makes sense that PCs, MP3s, etc.. might come up in many threads, it seems that the Posse has to chime in everywhere.

No one asked about PCs., Wav, or MP3s. The question was about burning a DISC.

Not really directed solely at you Weed. You know that. However, you don't see disc based people jumping into PC threads to tell them that the PC way is "wrong". I just think it's kinda rude.

Apologies in advance, but sometimes I gotta let it out....

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" Disc based and loving it..."

I use the most current version of Microstudio. I have been a user for over 7 years now and have upgraded throughout the years and have never had any problems whatsoever with their product. They produce nice clean burns.

I also use another program in conjunction with Microstudio for burning my song in the key I sing it in. The name of that program is Keywrite and once installed can be accessed from a tab within Microstudio for seamless operation.

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Scott

My point is that they create a custom one-of-a-kind user interface for every program, always different. Keyrite is different than Microstudio 2 which is different than Microstudio 3 which is different from Microstudio 4. None of them use standard Windows keys, hotkey underlining, or facilities like drag-and-drop.

Some people may not mind this. I do -- I get used to working with a program and think it is ridiculous that an upgrade should cause me to have to completely change the procedures I use to operate the program.

Powerkaraoke uses standard Windows dialog boxes, and allows drag and drop from Windows Explorer and other applications. If you know how to use Windows or other normal Windows programs, you pretty much know how to use Power CDG Burner.

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[color=#ffff55]Mickey J.[/color]
Alas for those who never sing, but die with all their music in them.
-- Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Yeah I guess that was never an issue for me - no standard user interface. The programs are easy enough to learn so I never thought anything more of it.

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