Franz Schiller Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Hey guys, I'm getting a new computer soon, and I am wondering if there is a simple tape recorder like program for the Mac. Something similar to Audioshare. I currently use an old iPad permanently wired up, with Focusrite's Tape app, which is perfect, albeit cumbersome; I'd like to free that iPad up for other things, and would prefer to use a legit computer, so I can easily bring it into other programs. I see there is a program called "Tapes," which might work, but I'd prefer to be able to trim if possible, or if there's other things out there. What i am NOT looking for is another DAW type program where i have to set up a song or project; I'd rather a program that just records files and has a browser of recordings. Thanks in advance for any of your brain droppings on the matter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 The standard answer is a free app called Audacity. http://www.audacityteam.org/download/ Select your audio inputs, hit record and start playing. You can multitrack if you want to, or not. Regular tape transport controls. Lots of other features in the menus, use them or ignore them. All the editing tools you'd expect to cut, copy, paste, slide, etc. http://www.audacityteam.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Audacity-220-dark-recording-Windows-normal.png Ocenaudio is also pretty simple audio recorder/editor. https://www.ocenaudio.com/download Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 There's also a $3.99 app on the OSX App store called Audio Recorder which records from the designated input and catalogs your recordings right away at the bottom if its screen. There's a free version with some limitations to test out first if you want. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audio-record-audio-recorder/id985462767?mt=12 http://is2.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple122/v4/6e/f2/9d/6ef29dd0-47cf-18b4-ab4f-b6103984009f/source/800x500bb.jpg Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Also love AudioHijack which can do a lot, but again doesn't have to. It also has simple record source and creates a file library for you. There is a demo version to try before you buy. Price: $49 https://rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/ Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Quicktime records audio, comes with every Mac, done. No editing, but whaddaya want for nothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogika Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Quicktime records audio, comes with every Mac, done. No editing, but whaddaya want for nothing? you can trim recordings with QT. "The Angels of Libra are in the European vanguard of the [retro soul] movement" (Bill Buckley, Soul and Jazz and Funk) The Drawbars | off jazz organ trio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Quicktime records audio, comes with every Mac, done. No editing, but whaddaya want for nothing? you can trim recordings with QT. Re-reading the OP's post, I realize that's all he's looking for so... even better! Win, win, win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franz Schiller Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Thanks a bunch ElmerJFudd, those look perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzpiano88 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Another vote for Rogue Amoeba Audio Hijack. J a z z P i a n o 8 8 -- Yamaha C7D Montage M8x | CP300 | CP4 | SK1-73 | OB6 | Seven K8.2 | 3300 | CPSv.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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