In the world of audio recordings, the choice of file format can significantly impact the quality and usability of your sound files. With a myriad of options available, ranging from lossless to lossy formats and specialized codecs, understanding the differences and benefits of each is crucial for ensuring optimal results. In this blog post, we will delve into the realm of audio file formats, exploring the nuances between popular options such as FLAC, MP3, and DSD. By the end of this discussion, you will be equipped with the knowledge needed to select the best file format for your audio recordings based on factors like quality, compatibility, and distribution requirements.
SoundCloud is a popular audio distribution platform where you can record and upload audios, follow artists, share complete playlists, and listen to your favorite tracks. Unfortunately, however, you can’t download these tracks in most cases and can’t have them on your phone in MP3 format. But that doesn’t mean you are completely out of luck because many third-party tools give you a way around this problem. Here are a few options you can try to record SoundCloud to MP3 without any problem.
If reading books sounds like an old and boring idea to you, the idea of listening to podcasts in a genre of your interest would be enticing. There are podcasts in just about every genre from food, music, history, and sleep to true crime, outer space, and trees. Among them all, music podcasts are usually the most engaging. Yes, it is one topic that is always fun and exciting to converse and debate about. If you’re a music nerd, you’ll enjoy music podcasts to get into spring mode. You can find music podcasts just about anything of your interest, from the lyrics of the classic songs to the characters who drive the show behind the scenes.
For music fans and concert-goers alike, the last several months have been tough. Countless concerts have been cancelled or postponed, and in many parts of the world, it looks like we won’t be able to get our live music fix in-person for a while. Fortunately, many artists are finding alternative ways to share their music with us, the main one being switching their concerts to an online format.
It’s good news all round for live music fans, as there are still a number of exciting livestreams and virtual concerts lined up before the end of the year. To get your live music fix ASAP, we’ve compiled a list of 10 online shows that you should definitely consider tuning into.
Your summer travel plans may have changed this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still go on at least a few road trips. Wherever you are, there is bound to be an abundance of architectural and/or natural beauty to explore. For all of these excursions, grab your road trip mates, hop in your car and queue up your favorite playlist — you’re ready to go!
With Replay Radio, you can whip up a crowd-pleasing playlist in no time. Just pick a show or station from the built-in guide, and Replay Radio schedules and automatically records the show for you. Then listen on-demand from your phone or tablet — it’s the best way to enjoy your favorite radio shows and stations en route to your next destination.
To help you on your way to perfect playlist curation, here are 5 Pandora Stations to record for your next summer road trip.
Ready for some hip hop? This station will take you back to the late 90s/ early 2000s, and have you blasting everything from Eminem’s, “My Name Is”, to Outkast’s, “The Way You Move”. Plus, you’ll also find a wide selection of new releases if you’re a fan of current music. All the classics and newest hits are here and at your fingertips!
Get your dose of feel-good, country hits from the likes of Luke Combs and Jason Aldean. Nothing says summer road trip like “Play It Again” by Luke Bryan or Thomas Rhett’s, “Die a Happy Man”. You’ll keep coming to these easy-on-the-ears tunes!
Is the temperature rising or is it just the selection of spicy Latin hits on Latin Road Trip Radio? Expect a collection of songs from artists like Ozuna, Shakira, Raymix & Juanes and Romeo Santos. To kick things off, get ready for “Hasta El Amanecer (Feat. Daddy Yankee) (The Remix)” by Nicky Jam as the first tune on the list.
If your summer road trip mates happen to be your better half and kids, then you’re in luck! With Family Road Trip Radio the miles go faster — so hit the road, Jack! Enjoy a variety of sing-along classic rock, reggae, pop rock, timeless children’s favorites and family-friendly hits.
This one doesn’t need much of an explanation — with Lip Sync Road Trip Radio, it’s like karaoke time in your car! Here you’ll get everything from Queen, “Another One Bites the Dust”, to the Fugees’, “Killing Me Softly”. With this playlist queued up, you’ll want to keep driving!
With so many to choose from, where do you even begin? With Replay Radio, you can whip up a summer road trip playlist in no time! Replay Radio uses advanced recording technology that enables recording from any radio station, regardless of format or audio source. Plus, it is the only product that can record multiple shows at the same time — get the latest version today so you can hit the road and get exploring!
Whether you’re relaxing at home or trying to kill time on that long commute into work, listening to an audiobook is the perfect distraction to keep you entertained and your mind engaged. The best thing about an audiobook? You can enjoy your favorite novel, autobiography or informative non-fiction book while doing something else; cooking up a meal for family or friends, out on a run, driving to work or even just gazing out the window… An audiobook really is the perfect companion.
With thousands of bestselling works being made available as audiobooks every year, there’s endless audio content out there for you to enjoy. If you’re looking for somewhere to start, here are just some of our favorite audiobooks to while away the hours.
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Winner of the Best Audiobook (Fiction) at the New York Festival Radio Awards 2020, this outstanding reading of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian classic, The Handmaid’s Tale, is sure to send shivers down your spine. Narrated by Elisabeth Moss, the star of the Hulu television adaptation, The Handsmaid’s Tale tells the story of Offred, a woman subjugated by the patriarchal, totalitarian state of Gilead. The novel jumps between the past and present to recount the tales of Offred and her fellow Handmaids’ attempts to resist the regime, in a thought-provoking commentary on women’s rights, racism, religion, and how quickly and terrifyingly democracy can slip from our fingers. It might not be an easy listen, but it’s worth every moment.
Malcolm Gladwell – Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know
Some books come alive in audiobook format, and Malcolm Gladwell’s Talking to Strangers is certainly one of them. In this captivating examination of human behavior and interaction, Gladwell talks to the many people whose knowledge and observations make up the body of this book: scientists, criminologists, psychologists and more, and includes their voices as he asks them probing questions about the world around us and key events in modern history. With a similar feel to a podcast, this is a listening experience that will leave you re-examining how you think about the people around us, and thinking twice about how you interact with the world.
John Carreyrou – Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
It’s something that’s crossed all our minds: What really goes on behind closed doors in Silicon Valley’s fastest-growing and most controversial startups? This New York Times bestseller gives us the inside scoop on the spectacular rise and fall of Theranos, the now infamous startup founded by Elizabeth Holmes, by the journalist who exposed the lies behind the multi-million dollar funded company. This is a gripping listen that exposes the ambition of entrepreneurs, the smoke and mirrors that guild their promises, and the astronomical consequences when the startups fail to deliver the dream. This award-winning exposé will have you gripped.
Known for exploring the furthest corners of the world for his travel writings, this time Bill Bryson stays a little bit closer to home, literally. Ever wondered why our homes are the way they are, why we sleep the hours that we do, how salt became a kitchen staple? In At Home, Bill Bryson takes a tour through the makings of the modern home and pauses on the intriguing idiosyncrasies he finds along the way. This is a calming and fascinating listen that will make you think a little bit more deeply about the place you call home.
Lori Gottlieb – Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed
What happens when a therapist needs to see a therapist? To find out, get listening to this page-turning memoir turned audiobook by psychologist Lori Gottlieb. Answering many of the questions we’ve always wanted to ask the people who are normally asking us the questions… Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is a compelling insight into the world of psychotherapy and the people who hold all our secrets. There’s never been a better way to find out what’s going on on the other side of the couch.
In Becoming, the former First Lady Michelle Obama takes us through her childhood, her marriage, her life in the White House and her experiences as a mother. Read by the woman herself, this is a poignant and insightful listen that doesn’t hold back: she shares uplifting wisdom alongside candid comments on the darker side of the American dream and US political life. This is also the perfect accompaniment for those who have loved the new Netflix series, also titled Becoming, and who just can’t get enough of this impressive and inspirational figure.
Trevor Noah, the much-loved host of The Daily Show,takes us back to his childhood in South Africa in a sometimes comical, sometimes horrifying account of life during the country’s transition from apartheid. Read by Noah himself, this is a coming-of-age story told with incredible honesty, with the sights and sounds of racially-torn South Africa portrayed vividly and compassionately in a demonstration of Noah’s skilful storytelling. You’ll be uplifted, and quite possibly brought to tears. This one is not to be missed.
James Joyce – A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
If you’re looking for a classic, look no further than Colin Farrell’s reading of James Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. Dublin native Colin Farrell brings a warmth and authenticity to this literary favorite that tells the story of Stephen Dedalus as he tries to find his place in an era defined by burgeoning Irish nationalism and the restrictions of conservative Catholicism. A semi-autobiographical story about the conflicts of hedonism, family, religion and nationalism, this audiobook will be sure to capture the imagination and take you back to another place and time.
With so many incredible audiobooks out there to choose from, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out on the very best content. Thankfully, with Replay Music you can record and save all your favorite audiobooks and streaming audio, so that you’re free to enjoy it in your own time, at your own pace! Plus with Replay Music, all your audiobooks will be magically tagged and saved, keeping your content library organized and ready to go.
Try Replay Music free today and start capturing your favorite audiobooks and much, much more. Get started now, and you’ll never need to miss a moment ever again.
YouTube Musicis quickly becoming a popular choice in the music streaming community, offering both mobile and desktop apps for discovering and listening to music online. So many YouTube users turn to the platform to listen to music through their extensive videos uploaded to the site every day. Now, with YouTube Music, the company is providing a more tailored interface for actually streaming music.
With a huge range of artists, songs, playlists, and genres to tap into, YouTube Music is the perfect service for many music lovers. But the question remains: how do you record music from YouTube Music? The service won’t allow you to download YouTube Music offline to listen to on other devices, making it limiting for those wanting to build their music collections.
Lucky for you, we’ve got the steps lined out for you right here…
How to Record from YouTube Music
Replay Music is a powerful, best-in-class audio recorder application that is perfectly made to record from YouTube Music. After using our software to record music from YouTube Music online, you’ll never have to worry about being offline again! With just a few short steps, you’ll be well on your way to save music from YouTube Music and grow your collection even more. Here’s how:
Step 1: Download Replay Music for Windows or Mac, and be sure to follow the instructions in the installer to safely install it on your computer.
Step 2: Click “Record” to start recording YouTube Music on your desktop, and Replay Music will start to listen for audio to record and convert music automatically.
Step 3: Open YouTube Music and play music! Replay Music will start recording high-quality audio files the second your music starts to play, even tagging each track with the correct artist, song title, album info, and lyrics.
More than just an audio recorder, Replay Music can:
Save any music into high-quality MP3 files.
Separate individual tracks.
Automatically tag with metadata and add artwork.
Eliminate system sounds and background noises for a clean recording.
Watch our short tutorial video for more details on how to record online music with Replay Music:
SoundCloud with Universal Music, is a leading music platform online, designed to help people download, record, upload and even promote music. With over 175 million monthly listeners, artists use it to market their music to their target audiences and allow fans to enjoy.
Advanced recording technology captures only music – no system sounds or background noises.
The best part is that Replay Music is 100% legal for personal use since it lives in the same category as a CD ripping program! Check out this video to see how it works.
As we round up our own reflections for the past year, it’s hard to turn a blind eye to the creativity we saw shine through in 2017. While we’ve lost many incredible musicians and artists during the year, the music industry also saw amazing talent and drive spanning genres and countries.
There were hundreds of incredible music videos released last year, but a few really made an impression on us both musically and visually. We’ve rounded up 10 of the best music videos of 2017 available online, so you can make exclusive compilations of the best breakout music of the past year. Remember – you can download from YouTube and create your own playlists of audio or video to enjoy throughout the next year.
1. Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE
The top of the drawing board, year in year out, is Kendrick Lamar. Together with his previous filmmaker, Dave Meyers, his “HUMBLE” video made the VMA’s Video of the Year awards. The ideology is based on contradiction, which really shines through.
2. Camila Cabello – Havana ft. Young Thug
Including Spanish subtitles, this is a tale from an unknown location in the heart of America where Camila plays two parts. The barbie-esque dream, and the geek at home.
3. Charli XCX – Boys
An pop sensation for anyone who has a few crushes, Charli XCX even co-directed this video all about boys. Including the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Joe Jonas, Mark Ronson and Will.i.am, it will be one remembered as one of the best music videos of 2017.
4. The National – Dark Side of the Gym
The famous doo-wop flavor of a music scene, a classic ballad joined by the favored high-school slow dance. Filmed inside a gymnasium, a short snippet of love being created is captured, but ends drastically.
5. Migos – T-Shirt
Chance the Rapper himself has said that this song from popular artists Migos deserves awards. Collaborating across the pond with British artist DAPs, the film The Revenant provided the main setting inspiration for the frosty video.
6. Dua Lipa – New Rules
A real companionship for ladies of heartbreak, a real commodity that will live for many years which has brought young girls together in a strength binding video.
7. N.E.R.D & Rihanna – Lemon
The talk of the month of November – N.E.R.D is back and they obviously had to take Rihanna with them. A viral sensation struck dancers from all across the globe as Pharrell Williams invited those who dared give the dance a shot. Try this at home?
8. Kamasi Washington – Truth
This goes way beyond the category of the best music videos of 2017, as Kamasi, along with AJ Rojas reach a short documentary in their 14-minute work of art. Concluding walks of life from young people, family ties, and everyday nature form a cosmic conclusion.
9. Jay-Z – The Story of O.J.
Using music as a powerful weapon against racism, Jay-Z cartoons a symbol of himself mocking the parody of racist characters. An illustration on class and colorism in the process of reclaiming portrays, it’s a monumental video directed by Mark Romanek and JAY-Z himself.
10. Björk – The Gate
Another limit breached as we anticipated, the return of Björk. In this one she makes a mockery of herself, as all boundaries are smashed she releases the leash of psychedelia, the rest is in the video.
With Replay Media Catcher, you can easily download from YouTube to keep every one of your favorite videos in a high-quality format. With quick conversions and downloads that run 10x faster than playback speed, Replay Media Catcher makes it easy to download videos from YouTube and automatically convert them into popular file formats (MP3, WMV, AVI & more) – you can even convert YouTube audio to MP3!
The majority of YouTube is occupied by content that is heavily focused on audio – with 300 videos uploaded every minute (let that sink in…), the coverage of possibilities to download YouTube audio is endless.
Having the opportunity to download YouTube audio for safekeeping is one that should be used to its full potential. Podcasts, the latest music, cooking instructions and DIY assistance are all factors of educational advantages which can be taken anywhere once downloaded – offline, on the road or roaming around your garden because your WiFi doesn’t stretch.
Most of the time you may not need or want the video, making this article the ideal read to learn about how to download YouTube audio online.
The Best People to Follow On YouTube
Before we get into the “how’s” of downloading YouTube audio, we have to touch on the “who’s.” If you’re looking for inspiration on channels to follow and download audio from, we’ve covered nearly every corner of YouTube.
For Music
Majestic Casual: After launching their greatest success, the Majestic team has continued to grow. Covering drum & bass and dubstep as well as all your chill-out needs, you have music for every walk of life, and every minute of the day.
For House Tips
Apartment Therapy: Take inspiration when going to IKEA or your local home store, because Apartment Therapy will open your eyes to new hacks across all the rooms in your house, for whichever size.
For Cooking
ChefSteps: Not just for professional chefs, but wannabe chefs or stay at home chefs can also benefit. Grab your headphones, stick your phone in your pocket and whisk your way around your kitchen with these skillful tips.
For DIY
Home & Garden For Mere Mortals: This friendly father and son duo are prone to foolproof videos. Download this YouTube audio when you have a broken tap, no door handle or just ran low on washing detergent.
For Adventure
FunForLouis: Join Louis on the biggest adventure of his life, as he travels around the world in a tiny plane. With the main goal to share the diverse world which we live in, this is an ideal set of videos to convert to audio as you’re on the road or planning your next adventure.
For Photography
Mike Browne: Download this Youtube audio for climbing up the mountains, in a boat across the ocean or to your friend’s house for the best group portraits. Whilst you’re snapping, this audio will guide you on the best angles so you can follow word for word.
For Personality
Jenna Marbles: If you just want to laugh out loud with someone on the journey to work, then Jenna is the girl for you. Let her wake you up and lift your spirits before a tough day ahead with her crazy sense of humor.
Launch YouTube and go to the specific video or channel that you want to save audio from.
In Replay Media Catcher, set the conversion drop-down to “Extract Audio to MP3” and turn on the Auto switch at the top left.
Replay Media Catcher will start to listen for YouTube audio to download so you can convert to an MP3 file immediately!
With these simple steps, you’ll be listening, learning, DIYing, and laughing anywhere you decide to take your audio! Pro tip: collect all your favorite videos of the week in one playlist to download all at the same time. Enjoy!
