So now that
you've downloaded a slew of MP3 or Ogg Vorbis digital files, how do you
go about making your own audio CD's -- CD's that can play
in virtually any CD player? It's not difficult; in fact, it's quite easy
to do! As long as you have a CD-R drive and a decent printer, creating
your own Sierra Soundtrack audio CD's is a snap. And you probably already
have the necessary software to do it!
Although many CD and DVD players are now capable of reading the MP3 format, and a few newer CD/DVD drives can even read the Ogg Vorbis format, many component CD drives can not. For instance, your car's CD player may not know what to make of a CD filled with Ogg Vorbis digital files. So, your first step will be to convert these MP3 and Ogg files into a format that can be read by all CD/DVD drives -- CDA (CD audio) tracks. |
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Recommended
Software |
If
you don't already have it, Nullsoft's
WinAmp is the premiere digital audio playback
software and it's absolutely free! I recommend downloading the latest
version of WinAmp. WinAmp will allow you to create a playlist
of files which can be converted to WAV format fairly quickly. Once in
WAV format, your CD-R authoring software will recognize the digital audio
files as candidates for creating CD Audio (CDA) tracks for an audio CD. |
CONVERTING
::: STEP-BY-STEP |
4. Then, "play" your playlist from WinAmp's main window. Instead of hearing the output, the music files will be written to WAV format in the output directory you've selected. 5. Once all the selections have been converted to WAV format, you're ready to use your CD-R burning software... |
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Now
that all your digital audio tracks are in a format suitable for CD writing,
load your CD-R burning software and follow the steps required for creating
an Audio CD. Each software operates a little differently, but generally,
a 'wizard' is avilable to help guide you through the process. |
Most
Quest Studios digital soundtrack are accompanied by full-size Jewel Case
and label images. Download the images, then use your favorite imaging
software to print the labels. I recommend using heavy matte paper, or
high-quality 'glossy' photo paper for the covers, and edge-to-edge glossy
CD labels to create a professional look. |
Cut
the labels to fit your CD jewel case, and you're done! What could be easier?
Test your newly created audio CD to make sure it plays back properly in
your CD player. |
