Manage updates with the Download AppPublisher's Description
From MP3Gain:
MP3Gain analyzes and adjusts MP3 files so that they have the same volume. MP3Gain does not just do peak normalization, as many normalizers do. Instead, it does some statistical analysis to determine how loud the file actually sounds to the human ear. Also, the changes MP3Gain makes are completely lossless. There is no quality lost in the change because the program adjusts the mp3 file directly, without decoding and re-encoding.
More Products to Consider
-
Cut desired parts from your MP3 files.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Edit tags and filenames of various audio files.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Automatically balance out the loudness of mp3 files.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Mix, scratch, and remix MP3 or music videos live.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Adjust your MP3 files so that they all have the same volume lev...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Improve and regain quality of your MP3 and WAV files.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Convert CDs to MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, FLAC formats, convert audio ...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Burn the files and images on CD and DVD discs.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Perform frame-based editing of MP3 files on your Windows PC.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install - Normalize the volume level of your MP3 files.Download
Installed
Smart Install -
Convert DVD movies to all the popular video or audio formats wi...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Play video and audio files, convert to other file formats, burn...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Edit your digital audio files on your Windows PC.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Convert M4A/AAC into MP3/WAV format.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Rip CDs, convert audio files, and burn discs easily.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Convert and extract audio files on your PC.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Create drum or audio loops and play sample files and MIDI instr...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Convert and extract audio files on your PC.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Emulate up to 18 DVD/BD drives.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Record music digitally from your CD-ROM drive.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Mix and play music with many options available.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Rename MP3 files using tag information, edit tags, and download...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Create, edit, burn, mount, and encrypt CD, DVD, and BD image fi...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Play, rip, convert, burn, morph, add effects to, and record aud...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install
-
All versions:
4.2 starsout of 96 votes
-
Current version:
4.0 starsout of 57 votes
-
My rating:
Write review
-
"INSTALLED MALWARE!!!!!"
Version: MP3Gain 1.2.5
Pros
NONE BECAUSE IT INSTALLED MALWARE
Cons
I used CNET installer for this program and made sure during install that it did not install any other offered programs. Did so any way (at least 4 programs) that I deleted using REVO Unstaller. It also installed an anti-virus called AVA which took control of my computer and is now at the shop getting cleaned out.
Summary
DO NOT INSTALL AS YOU WILL BE TAKING A CHANCE ON HAVING MALWARE INSTALLED ON YOUR COMPUTER.
-
"simple and effective"
Version: MP3Gain 1.2.5
Pros
No fuss, quick
Cons
filters are welcome
-
"Cannot install without accepting a dodgy search bar"
Version: MP3Gain 1.2.5
Pros
None, uninstalled as soon as realised it had hijacked the browser
Cons
No opt out option on search bar
Summary
Went direct to the MP3gain website and downloaded the program from there - no dodgy search bar, so it looks like that is added by the cnet site.
Updated on Feb 2, 2013
Program itself has worked fine so far. -
"Stay away from this--malware"
Version: MP3Gain 1.2.5
Pros
Program work great--but there's a serious malware problem.
Cons
Although I unchecked the box to download funmoods it did it anyway--and hijacked the search engine on my browser. Stay away from this!
Summary
Avoid this unless you enjoy trying to get rid of malware.
-
"can't use it"
Version: MP3Gain 1.2.5
Pros
not able to tell as I can't run it
Cons
when I came to use it the first time after installing, it tried to install again and demanded a microsoft disc I don't have (yes my windows is legal but I don't have the discs), so I can't use it.
-
"Essential Volume Equalizer (Why and How)"
Version: MP3Gain 1.2.5
Pros
When collecting music on your computer it is important to remember that most music arrives at different volume levels. There are two main issues with having various levels of volume throughout your music collection. Firstly the obvious effect of having a much louder song playback; sending you running across the room for the volume control. Secondly and much more importantly is the fact that mp3 as a format can only sustain a limited volume (maximum between 93dB-96dB). Beyond the physical limit your music "clips" creating a distorted sound for which no amount of volume control will correct.
Cons
Only does mp3, M4A files have to be converted
Summary
When collecting music on your computer it is important to remember that most music arrives at different volume levels. There are two main issues with having various levels of volume throughout your music collection. Firstly the obvious effect of having a much louder song playback; sending you running across the room for the volume control. Secondly and much more importantly is the fact that mp3 as a format can only sustain a limited volume (maximum between 93dB-96dB). Beyond the physical limit your music "clips" creating a distorted sound for which no amount of volume control will correct.
MP3GAIN allows you to equalize either a track individually or a group of tracks or folders. I would recommend the following:
i) Small amounts often is better than trying to gain all your music in one hit e.g. one album at a time
ii)Change the default target volume from 89.0 dB to 93.5 dB then do a track analysis first. When complete the analysis result will tell you each track volume.
If the file path column is "red" and the clipping "Y" is also "red" then the track volume is beyond the limit, is clipping and likely to have patches of audible distortion. If the "Volume" and "Track Gain" columns are "black" then the track will be gained to within "clipping" limits and will be fine after the gain has been applied. If every column is "red" then the track will still be clipping after the gain has been applied. In the later I would remove those files and try another analysis with the target volume set at 92.5 dB. You would do the same if the "file path" column is "black" and the "clip(Track)" column is "Y" "red".
iii)Click the "Track Gain" button
iv)Go back and re-analyze/gain remaining tracks set at 92.5 dB target volume
Typical volumes include:
CD rip 96dB-106dB. This is due to the fact that CDs as a format can handle the higher volumes without distorting
Direct Downloading (Bandcamp, iTunes, Reverbnation and other free or paid for downloading) 89dB - 96dB.
Direct Downloading using programs such as "Orbit" or "YouTube Downloader" 89dB - 96dB
Music from friends 89dB - 110dB -
"Does what's needed on .mp3 volume settings."
Version: MP3Gain 1.2.5
Pros
Easy to use AFTER reading the Help file. The software has two great modes. In the first mode, it accurately adjusts the gain of a set of unrelated songs so they're even from file to file. Given the variation in song file volumes, this is essential for party playlists on the iPod. The software has a second mode that works on groups of related songs (i.e., as in all the songs in an album). It preserves the artist-intended volume variations from song to song within an album, while bringing the overall album volume in line with a user-requested setting, G_ave. If you do this to all your albums, they will all have an average volume of G_ave but the song-to-song volume variations within each album will be preserved.
Cons
Does not work on .m4a files. You have to convert your files to .mp3 format before you can use the software on them.
Summary
I'm glad I got it. It's essential for an .mp3 DJ.
-
"Seems to do as advertised."
Version: MP3Gain 1.2.5
Pros
Easy to use.
Cons
Can't think of any.
Summary
Wish I had this utility sooner.
-
"Does what it says, with some hiccups"
Version: MP3Gain 1.2.5
Pros
Adjusts volume of songs, no loss after modification that I can hear.
Cons
Interface is iffy - some controls make sense but others are counter-intuitive. Reluctant to make changes of more than a couple notches.
Summary
It did what I needed it to, namely tweak a few songs that had accumulated in my collection that were too loud or too quiet; but not on the first run. 5 dB plus or minus is no big deal to me, I was running this on things that were say 80dBA and 110dBA, and even on those the automated selection would only change them 3dB, when set to go to 94. However, when I just overrode it and did manual gain selections, it worked perfectly.
-
"Cool program but kind of screwy and buggy"
Version: MP3Gain 1.2.5
Pros
Does what it's designed to do, easy to use, useful, free
Cons
Doesn't always give the results you want, mostly because it bases everything on average dB, not peak dB. Some songs just have long soft spots and therefore low "average volume"; letting the program boost them can make them too loud.
Summary
Oh, and sometimes this program annoyingly rewrites the dates on your files even after you check the "Preserve File Dates" option!
Add Your Review
Submit your reply
E-mail this review
Report offensive content
Previous Versions:
