VinylStudio App Reviews

I have bought this software because there was a good feedback. I was very disappointed that it did not work properly with my phono preamp. It has „only“ an USB output and the software does not allow in this case to adjusr the volume. I have checked this again in the APP description. There was not mentioned anything about that like: THIS APP IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR PREAMPS WITH A LINE OUTPUT. Therefore the 2 Stars I could not test the software itself.

VinylStudeo is simply a straight forward way to record Lps to iTunes. Im extremely impressed with the documentation. Simply put, the help file is one of the best Ive worked with in several years. The program and help file are comprehensive, well thought out and fairly easy to use. While some features could be improved, you will find that most of the default settings and advice work as advertised. Im impressed with the thoroughness of this program.

Easy to use. Good value.

This program is quite a bit more expensive than the other options I found, but is far better than any of the others I tried. I especially like being able to add album metadata automatically from Discogs and other sources, as well as being able to save tracks directly to iTunes. The app provides plenty of hints for new users, but it would be nice if the interface was a bit more polished and attractive.

Transferring music from old vinyl to digital form has never been easier. This app is very simple to use and beats other applications that I’ve tried in the past. The interface (as noted by a previous reviewer) has a few quirks and I’d recommend leaving the “beginners help mode” on to begin with. Once you’ve transferred a few albums and got to grips with the app you’ll find that recording your old vinyl is very quick and easy. Removal of clicks and pops works very well and the hiss and rumble filters seem to do a good job (mind you I’m old and my hearing isn’t as sharp as it used to be). Occasionally the "detect track break" feature misses obvious gaps in the music but manually entering track beginnings / endings is a breeze. I haven’t tried the feature which burns converted music to a CD (does anybody still use CDs these days?) but saving files to my iTunes folder has worked very smoothly. I’ve yet to try converting a 78 record so can’t comment on how well that feature works. All in all a app that has been worth every cent in my opinion.

This software makes recording LP records and getting them into iTunes easy. The tutorials shows you how to hook up your turntable and how to navigate the various application screens. There are just a few steps, and within in a few minutes you have your LP in iTunes with all the tracks split and named correctly, plus the album art. This is a "no brainer" for those of us who are not experts in other audio software packages. Additionally, the package appears to be designed to do much more, but in its non-expert mode it does a great job. I highly recommend purchasing it, it will save you a huge amount of time, and reduce the amount of frustration associated with converting a collection of LP into iTunes songs.

I bought a USB turntable for my substantial vinyl collection. The software that came with it was such a POS I thought I had just blown my $$$, but VinylStudio made me a believer. The software is so automatic that you can literally drag and drop your needle and be on your way. However, it has many adjustable parameters for even a picky music lover like myself. Thorougly worth the price.

Ive now used VinylStudio for importing about 10 albums into my iTunes library. I found this software to be an excellent tool to import the music, fix problems, and output an AAC file directly to iTunes. The interface is simple, not elegant, and allows the user to walk through the steps easily. The defaults generally work so the process is quick. Features I really like are that it starts recording automatically when the needle goes down, it does look-ups of tracks and album art (usually with many choices), one-button fix for pops and ticks, and the simple output. I have put off this process for years and now, with VinylStudio, Im finally getting the job done. Im enjoying bring out my favorite old albums and listening to the great music while I digitize the record. BTW, I have a turntable from the 80s hooked up to an ARTcessories USB Phono Plus. I highly recommend this also.

A year ago I bought a USB turntable so I could convert some of my old vinyl to digital so I could play in iTunes. I made a couple tedious attempts, using Garageband as the throughput. It worked, but what a pain. Everything had to be done manually (separating tracks, finding online info, etc.) I just didnt want to work that hard, so the turntable, and my records, sat collecting dust. Well, today I thought enough is enough: there must be something out there that makes this process easy. I did a couple searches in the App Store. My first search resulted in an app called Soundsaver. Sounded like it was what I was looking for, but it cost $50! I balked at shelling out $50 for something I wasnt sure would work. So I searched a little more. Finally, I stumbled across Vinylstudio. In fact, my biggest problem with this software was finding it in the App store! I read the reviews (not many, but they seemed positive). Sounded like it could be what I was looking for, and $30 sounded better than $50. So, I went for it. I AM SO GLAD!! I purchased the software about three hours ago. I am currently recording my third album (on this computer, as I type). It records in the background. If I want to listen, I can click a button and monitor. It starts by itself on needle drop (cues you when to drop the needle). It ends when the needle lifts, then prompts you to flip the record. It finds the album on the net. It gathers artwork. It splits the tracks. It fixes pops. After everything is recorded, split and fixed, it allows you to port right into iTunes. This thing is freakin easy to use. The songs sound great in iTunes (scratch sounds from my old albums are gone, effortlessly). My old vinyl has found new life! Thank you Vinylstudio!!

I downloaded this to try out of desperation… was going to invest major time in using an audio recording app that came free… needed this to record my record collection from a vintage turntable (sturdy and classic Micro Seiki MB14, modded RCA cables) hooked up to an ART USB phono pre-amp, connected via USB to my MacBook Air. The MacBook Air needed the ART due to no audio in jack and the ART offers a superior audio converter anyways… I found the software very intuitive. The first "wow" factor came when I discovered that I can add tracks and modify track information while I am actually recording and that the software automatically began playing what I was recording through the MacBook Airs speakers, which is what I wanted. Splitting the tracks was a breeze and then the second "wow" feature: a super-easy scan command that automatically eliminated unwanted "pops" and "clicks" from my vinyl; the third "wow" feature: with only two or three mouseclicks I was able to save my tracks directly into iTunes without doing anything. And by the way, I was able to save my file and the actual tracks all in Apple Lossless format and fine-tune the settings on that, as well. Really, really, useful app for the intended purpose and priced just right.

Many audio-editing programs come with a pretty steep learning-curve. This one is relatively easy to use. Im only on my second vinyl capture and I feel as though I know the app thoroughly and can navigate it/use its features confidently. This app does what its supposed to well and the dev/seller is attentive to support. In my experience the dev/seller was swiftly and satifactorily responsive to a bug report. Also I believe the price to be very reasonable for what the product delivers. I like how I can edit track-breaks or apply some declicking on a rip I already made, close the program, and come back later to finish exactly where I left off. All prior editing is saved. This seems like a great all-in-one app for the enthusiast who wants to get some high-quality transfers from LPs. I like it.

Ive used this software instead of EZ Vinyl Converter and Audacity - it is very user friendly, you can look up track lists rather than typing them, import record art work, and easily transfer all of this to iTunes. The option to take the crackles out inherit on vinyl works great. If you are frustrated by the limited version of Audacity that comes with both Numark and Audio Technica turntables, VinylStudio is a must purchase. My only complaint is with the Numark, I couldnt adjust the loudness of the recording since the feature was disabled, causing the recording to be too soft. With the superior Audio Technica LP120USB, I was able to set it up where I could make these adjustments, and it sounds so much better! Hopefully VinylStudio can find a way to allow all usb turntables to adjust the recording volume. Overall, so much easier to use than other softwares Ive tried, and the features for importing the track lists and artwork, burn CDs, and import to iTunes makes this the best software I have used.

This app is great! Definitely does what I had in mind to do with my new vinyl collection. Everything it claims, it does! The guided help was great and after a few tweaks here and there, I got my vinyl on my iPod and sounding amazing! Better than any CD or MP3 download could do. Definitely the bang for your buck! HIGHLY recommended!

I have just recorded about 65 tapes… easily. I can start one then leave by setting the recording time. I set the input to line in and can still use my computer … only the line in is recorded. Very, very easy to use. I make extensive use of the "split tracks" feature which provides a graphical view of the wave form of the sound file, making it easy to spot segments of silence. Perfect app for what I need it to do.

A purpose-bult application that delivers on everything it promises. Tech support is as goog as it gets. If you want to burn your old vinyl to digital, there is no reason to spend more than USD $29.95

This app is awesome. If you want to transfer LPs to iTunes you couldnt ask for a better app. It is incredibly easy to use, has all the necessary functions and not too much other fluff. So easy to download track names and album artwork. So easy to adjust track breaks. So easy to clean up LP noise- excellent sound quality. So easy to export to iTunes. Good job!

This app does everything I was hoping for and more. The ability to lookup track info and album art online while youre recording is great. I was also pleasantly surpised that I can record old 78s at 45 rpm and it will convert them to the correct speed. I have a large stack of old 78s inherited from family and this gives me the ability to record them and does a great job of cleaning up the scratches and pops. I recommend this app!

I have evaluated several similar applications and this has everything I need. It even gets track names and artwork. The UI isnt pretty, but it gets the job done.

App works great! Just be aware that the Air doesnt have a line in port so lucky for me I had a Creative USB which does have a mic/line in port. Plug that in and it works just great.

VinylStudio is the complete package for ripping records. It has a lot of tricks and options, and puts them all together for a single app workflow to get your old 33s into your Mac. Weak: the user interface is so clunky that it has to be a Windows port. Ugly, too. And a bit hard to navigate. Good: The unified work flow takes to from reord jacket in hand to finished folder of songs for iTunes or whatever your music app of choice is. Fantastic: The built-in click and pop filter with controls to save bass and percussion works better than anything Ive seen. Old records sound like new downloads. Well worth the money.