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Some issues. Priced right! 
- Version: 2.5.1, 4/13/2008 01:25PM PST
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jpc
No MP3! - Version: 2.5.1, 4/9/2008 08:30PM PST
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VBVB
The Preferences allow you to choose what output format you want. But the choice is betweenAIFC or WAV. NOT MP3! What gives?
So, even if Final Vinyl works, you still will have to convert the results to MP3s.
Not the user friendliest app of 'm all...
So, even if Final Vinyl works, you still will have to convert the results to MP3s.
Not the user friendliest app of 'm all...
works for me - Version: 2.5, 3/14/2008 05:42PM PST
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missapple
This is my first time to ever use Final Vinyl and I had no problems hooking up my Denon turntable to my Mac via an iMic (although I think I could have just used the RCA to mini plug). I converted a double LP album which was recorded live. That made it hard to detect all the tracks because there is talking and clapping between songs. Apparently, Final Vinyl can detect tracks automatically, which is very nice, but I could not find any way to delete pops and snaps as you can with Audacity.
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- works for me
Final Vinyl Works! - Version: 2.5, 2/24/2008 01:34PM PST
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alinuru
Thank you for the FV 2.5.
It works well and does what it is supposed to do. I am using it on a Leopard (10.5.2) equipped iMAC. I used a Griffin iMic to hook up a cassette tape deck to the iMAC. I did not select any effects. I was able to produce a CD from a cassette tape.
It is an elegant piece of software that works simply and efficiently. And it is a significant improvement over the previous version.
It would be nice to have a simple manual describing what each of the effects might be used for, what each of the buttons are for and tips on what one might do to improve the process of converting analogue sources to digital media. A Step-By-Step set of instructions to produce a CD from a Tape Cassette or Vinyl Record, would be helpful. I wouldn't mind writing it up if I had access to someone at Griffin, or someone knowledgeable they might recommend, who might help with clarifications.
Thanks again,
Ali Nuru
It works well and does what it is supposed to do. I am using it on a Leopard (10.5.2) equipped iMAC. I used a Griffin iMic to hook up a cassette tape deck to the iMAC. I did not select any effects. I was able to produce a CD from a cassette tape.
It is an elegant piece of software that works simply and efficiently. And it is a significant improvement over the previous version.
It would be nice to have a simple manual describing what each of the effects might be used for, what each of the buttons are for and tips on what one might do to improve the process of converting analogue sources to digital media. A Step-By-Step set of instructions to produce a CD from a Tape Cassette or Vinyl Record, would be helpful. I wouldn't mind writing it up if I had access to someone at Griffin, or someone knowledgeable they might recommend, who might help with clarifications.
Thanks again,
Ali Nuru
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Quit Complaining. - Version: 2.5, 2/22/2008 07:52PM PST
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ol_pip
Does what it's suppose to do. Hey - IT'S FREE!
WASTE OF EFFORT - Version: 2.1.1, 12/9/2007 03:12PM PST
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franknfurterhotmale
This is total rubbish. Doesn't work on either Tiger (Power PC 700MHz 784MB) or Leopard (MacBook 2 MHz, 1GB). The "Manual" Has been written without reference to the product and it's totally unusable. E.g. try to cut the crappy start of your LP out of the music file: the cut option is greyed out until you "select all" and when you do select all and cut it crashes. Naturally the instructions neither have usable instructions about how to do it, nor do they suggest it might be too much for the program. Don't buy it, try freeware or if you have a PC get one that actually works- I use version 6 of Magix Audio Cleaning Lab. It's now about five years out of date and works fine.
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junkware - Version: 2.1.1, 10/14/2007 10:33AM PST
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larrydgage
After a frustrating day with Final Vinyl, I canned it and went back to Audacity. FV had major stability problems solved only by re-installing, re-re-installing the software. Many a time the waveform and sound are suddenly out of sync. If you stop the recording and restart, the two sessions are not concatenated, even though they appear to be in the waveform. And in spite of the simple interface, it is not intuitive. The last straw was learning that edits are not saved on exported files unless you first save the changes. What you see isn't what you get.
Warning against a real con! - Version: 2.1.1, 6/27/2007 11:31AM PST
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osulmon
Final Vinyl is a very disappointing product: I have an iMac + Mac OS 10.4.9 ; as on the former version, he application keeps quitting without warning, or stops recording for no reason. Unfortunately I don't know of any other appl which could work with my iMic... The only thing to do is to list all products made by this Griffin company and refrain from buying them... I dropped them a mail to explain but they haven't replied...
iMic is just another 50 euros spent for nothing.
iMic is just another 50 euros spent for nothing.
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Shoot Dog - Version: 2.1.1, 3/22/2007 07:07PM PST
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Ancient_Boii_Tribe
I just bought an iMic and it was working fine, now it doesn't work after the 10.4.9 update.
-Experienced several crashes, but it recovers well without losing the captured music. One crash was on launch. One moving the gain slider.
-The waveform is often inaccurate, with silent parts showing high volume, and rebuilding didn't help.
-It is nearly intuitive to use, but the "connected to turntable" radio button on the EQ > Effects menu is placed at the bottom where it is initially invisible until you scroll or expand the window, so you can easily miss it. It should be at the top next to the other "Typical Connection" button. Go figure. This is the one you'll need if you are importing vinyl (remember the name of the program...), so it's odd that it isn't the default, and that you have to hunt for it.
Note that applied effects can't be undone.
Overall, a nicely done program that is a welcome addition to Griffin's iMic.