MUSIC AND VIDEO

MUSIC AND VIDEO

BEST MUSIC ORGANISERMediaMonkeyMost peoples digital music collection isnt as organised as it should be thanks to incorrectly labelled tracks, missing tags and duplicate songs. MediaMonkey simplifies the process of consolidating your library by automatically adding tags and any other absent information. It can pull this data directly from Amazon or look it up on online music database Freedb.org. The software can also play your tracks, rip and burn CDs, convert between formats and synchronise any MP3 player.Minimum Requirements:WindowsFile size:4.8MBDownload at:Get the free version of MediaMonkey here
[Read Web User's MediaMonkey review]BEST MUSIC EDITORAudacityA great tool for recording and editing audio, Audacity lets you import and improve your music files, overcoming common problems like background noise, untimely gaps and low volume. You can use it to convert tapes or records to digital; cut, copy, splice and mix audio content; and even produce professional-sounding podcasts. Note that to save files in MP3 format you also need to download the LAME MP3 Encoder from the site.Minimum Requirements:WindowsFile size:2.1MBDownload at:Get the free version of Audacity here
BEST MUSIC PLAYERiTunesAlthough you really need to own an iPod to get the most from it, Apples music player is still an excellent piece of software. You can use it to play audio and video, organise your tracks, download new ones from the Apple store (along with podcasts) and even stream your music over a network. For iPod owners its an essential program and always worth updating to the latest version for new and improved features. Although there are several free alternatives, few come close.Minimum Requirements:WindowsFile size:47.6MBDownload at:Get the free version of iTunes here
[Read Web User's iTunes review]BEST VIDEO PLAYERGOM PlayerThe Gretech Online Movie player has a range of settings you can use to improve the look of your video. It can smooth and sharpen an image and also de-interlace it for better viewing. It has advanced subtitle support and audio settings that include a voice filter to enhance speech. The player is compatible with most video formats including streaming, Flash and DVDs, and can also play partial or damaged clips.Minimum Requirements:WindowsFile size:4MBDownload at:Get the free version of GOM Player here
BEST VIDEO CONVERSION TOOLSUPER Converting video from one format to another neednt be tricky. SUPER (Simplified Universal Player Encoder and Renderer) is ideal for beginners because the conversion process only involves loading your file, selecting the output format you want and clicking Encode. It does have several advanced features however, including being able to set a videos size, frame rate and aspect ratio.Minimum Requirements:WindowsFile size:25.6MBDownload at:Get the free version of SUPER here
BEST CD/DVD-WRITING PROGRAMInfraRecorderThere are two different interfaces for this free CD/DVD-writing tool. The main one lets you add your files to the disc layout window and then manage and burn the content, while Express mode provides a simpler but quicker means of burning discs. The software can produce and write image files, copy discs on the fly and even burn dual-layer DVDs.Minimum Requirements:WindowsFile size:2.5MBDownload at:Get the free version of InfraRecorder here
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