CD Architect 5.2 [OLD VERSION]

by Sony

Product Features

• Arrange a complete CD Architect project using simple drag-and-drop operations
• Produce complex crossfades and great megamixes
• Generate multiple takes of a song to use in your project before burning
• New CD text reading and writing tools, and updated drive support
• Add import regions from Sound Forge software as new tracks

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0009WIDHQ
• Item model number: SCDR5200
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,407 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

Produce professional audio CDs to Red Book specification with CD Architect™ 5 software. Newly updated version 5.2 includes CD text reading and writing and updated drive support.System Requirements:Microsoft® Windows® 2000 XP Home or XP Professional 500 MHz processor 40 MB hard-disk space for program installation 128 MB RAM Windows-compatible sound card CD-ROM drive Supported CD-Recordable drive (for CD burning only) Microsoft DirectX® 8 or later (included on CD-ROM) Internet Explorer 5.1 or later (included on CD-ROM)Format: WIN 2000XP Genre: PRODUCTIVITY UPC: 855309232528 Manufacturer No: SCDR5200

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Audio CD Creation Tool, June 12, 2008

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This review is from: CD Architect 5.2 [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

Those who know this product know it well, and those who do not are missing out! I have yet to find software that enhances the process of creating a mixed CD like this program does it. Those with even a bit of digital audio skill will comfortably be able to utilize this snappy program. For me the best feature is the user interface; lining up and/or crossfading tracks is enjoyable with this software, even fun! A remnant of the great Sonic Foundry past, this now-Sony gem is an absolute must-have for anyone who likes to get creative with burning audio CDs. These are precision tools that will let you fine tune things like indexing, in-and-out points, and silence between tracks if desired. Let the beat-matching begin (or not), and take your time until the mix is just right--there's no rush with CD Architect.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best redbook audio CD software in this price range, December 12, 2008

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D. Cumpian - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CD Architect 5.2 [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

CD Architect is a complex but very easy to use piece of software. If you are looking for software to create audio CDs that are more than just the standard "simple" CDs that you get with standard burning software, this is what you are looking for. It allows you to create multiple indexes per track, crossfades between tracks, adjustable silence between tracks, and much more.

However, with it lack of support for VST plugins, I wouldn't ever consider this as software for "mastering" an audio CD. The included DirectX plugins cover the basics, but you won't find the necessary tools to truly master a disc.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice burning program for a home project studio, March 18, 2009

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N. Wright - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CD Architect 5.2 [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

I purchased this in a pinch from Amazon, as I could not find it in stock anywhere. Shipping was fast, I was suprised.

CD Architect is a cool burning program. You can insert plugins for a "pseudo" mastering chain if you'd like (I wouldn't use this option, but it's cool to be able to choose to do this), and the setup and learning curve are pretty quick. You can enter CD text, ISBN codes, UPS codes, etc. to burn "onto" the CD which is nice (and I wish more CD's had CD text burned to them. It's nice to see track names instead of numbers on my CD Player in my car).

Great, easy to use program.