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Griffin Final Vinyl - 2.1 (FV245)

records audio from any source using iMic

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All Time:	(3.4)
Version 2.1 (FV245):	(3.5)
Selected Version:	2.1 (FV245)
Release Date:	2006-06-29
License:	Freeware
Downloads (version 2.1 (FV245)):	5,258
Downloads (all versions):	80,462

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Product Description:

Audio application that allows users to easily record their collection of old vinyl records using just the Griffin iMic and their turntable. Previously users wishing to record their old record collection had to hook up their entire stereo system just to power their turntable. Now users can connect the record player directly to their iMic, and using Final Vinyl record and save all their old albums. They can then make them into CDs, MP3s etc. The beta version of Final Vinyl is available now for free download at www.griffintechnology.com. Final Vinyl does more than just record old albums; it is a fully functional general audio recording application as well. It can be used to record instruments, microphones and reel-to-reel tapes plugged into the iMic. It includes a 10-band Equalizer that is capable of significantly altering and enhancing a user's sound input. For example, inexpensive microphones could be improved by tweaking the base response. Old worn records can be fine tuned and tonally corrected. All this and more can be done using the completely free Final Vinyl combined with the Griffin iMic.

What's new in this version:

Added support for 11 Apple AudioUnit filters.
Added SimpleFade filter.
Added Volume filter.
Implemented Cut/Copy/Paste via Edit menu.
Implemented \"Insert Silence...\" action menu item.
Implemented \"Normalise\" action menu item.
Added support for any native AudioUnit
however, not all AudioUnits are created equal!
Added basic level metres via clicking on \"Clip\" in the main window.
Implemented adding a filter to a selected portion of audio.
Added ability to add multiple instances of the same filter.
Real-time filters can be applied and written to disk.
Marks can be moved/adjusted in the editor view.
Exporting now displays export progress and can be cancelled.
Waveform is now built during recording instead of after.
Waveform is also built while filters are being applied and progress is displayed.
More actions undo-able.
Reduced waveform points (again) to improve draw performance.
Scratch directory location can be customised.
The first undo does not require a waveform re-build.
Paste no longer requires a waveform rebuild.
Sets the hardware gain (when available) to maximum.
Supports different audio input formats (set in Audio MIDI Setup.app, for instance).
Waveform selection is now restricted to audio frame sizes.
Remembers the last selected EQ type in the EQ filter.
Generally more robust.
Universal Binary (PowerPC and Intel).
Localisation support, and Japanese localisation implemented.
10.4 required (apologies to 10.3 users!).
Numerous bug fixes.
Fixes a bug that occurred when playing a sound file while zoomed all the way in on a waveform.
Fixes a problem with dragging and dropping a file on Final Vinyl.
More reliable under higher CPU loads.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.4 or higher

Feedback Summary:

Version 2.1 (FV245):
Overall Rating:	(3.5)	Features:	(5.0)	Support:	(2.0)
Ease of Use:	(3.0)	Quality / Stability:	Not rated (0.0)	Price:	(3.5)

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Some issues. Priced right! - Version: 2.5.1, 4/13/2008 01:25PM PST

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jpc

Works well, but some issues:
-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.

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...

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