Syntrillium Backup Forums :: View topic - Cool Edit Pro wont record after Windows XP install

wayne1000 · Posted - Mon Aug 11, 2003 1:52 am

Hi, I have been running Cool Edit Pro on a Windows 98 machine with no problems. I recently upgraded to Windows XP which I installed over 98, now I can't get anything to record in to Cool Edit.

I've tried this:
"To record from a CD (Analog Method)
Normally you’d want to use Cool Edit Pro’s built-in “ripping” abilities to digitally extract CD audio for editing. See How to digitally extract audio from CDs. However, if you have an older CD-ROM drive that doesn’t support digital extraction, or you’re having problems ripping a track into Cool Edit Pro, then you can record the CD in real-time through your PC’s sound card. Here’s how:

Launch your favorite third-party CD player application (such as Windows Media Player).

In Cool Edit Pro's Edit View, choose File > New (Ctrl+N) to create a new, empty waveform.

Choose Options > Windows Recording Mixer. Make sure that the CD Audio fader is selected for recording and that its level is set for a “just right” recording (not too soft and not too loud).

Click on the Record button in Cool Edit Pro’s Transport Controls.

Start the desired track in your CD player.

When the recording is complete, click on the Stop button for both the Transport and CD Player controls.

Edit the recording (Normalize, Trim, etc.) as needed."

But nothing is recorded. Could this be to do with the fact that i installed over 98 instead of formatting my hard drive and installing XP on to a empty HD?

The devices setting are using the correct audio device.

Thanks in advance

wayne

Popcorn204 · Location: USA

Check BOTH the Windows Volume Control and the Volume Control of your sound card. Remember that each will have seperate playback and record controls. The windows controls should be displayed in the tray to the left of the time display in the lower left corner of your screen. The icon has the look of a speaker.

Right click on this icon (left clicking only brings up the volume control). When you right click, select OPEN VOLUME CONTROL. This will bring up the Windows PLAY ONTROL. This ONLY controls play back. Make sure all the devices you wish to use are not muted.

Now, click on OPTIONS in the upper right corner on the Play Control display. From the drop down menu select PROPERTIES. Be sure the device you wish to control is selected(ie: Wave, CD Digital, Midi, CD Audio, Line In, PC Speaker or whatever).

Now, from the "Adjust volume for" section, select RECORDING. Again, be sure the device you wish to control is selected. Now be sure the input or source device you wish to use is slected.

The thing that can trip you up is the "two sided" feature of the windows Volumn Control. Just remember there is both a playback and a record control.

Hope this helps.

Popcorn204 · Location: USA

Nuts, the time display is found in the lower RIGHT of your screen. Sorry.

wayne1000 · Posted - Mon Aug 11, 2003 5:25 am

Thanks Popcorn204

I ticked CD Audio and Wave Out Mix should have been ticked. It records now though.

thanks again