Audio Hijack for Mac

User Reviews

• Audio Hijack is a downgrade from Audio Hijack Pro

  wktowstegoSeptember 20, 2017

  Pros

  pretty new interface

  Cons

  missing features

  Summary

  I just "upgraded" to the latest version Audio Hijack. I had used the previous versions of Audio Hijack Pro for converting AIFF files, that I imported off of CDs that I purchase (yes, I still purchase CDs, my preferred method of music collecting), into MP3 files for use on my phone. A valuable and appreciated feature. The only reason, for me, to open the program, as I have other, better recording programs. I had tried opening my old program, Audio Hijack Pro, to convert a batch of AIFF files, and was greeted with the dialogue box telling me that the version of Audio Hijack Pro that I was using did not work with MasOS Sierra, and that I would need to "upgrade" to Audio Hijack, I immediately clicked on the "upgrade" button. I did not occur to me that the feature that I had always used the program for would no longer be included as a feature of Audio Hijack, after of the "upgrade". From my POV, Rogue Amoeba has sold me a downgrade, not an upgrade, and makes me wonder what will be missing from the other Rogue Amoeba program I presently own when I click "upgrade".

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• No license available

  lorigeeSeptember 27, 2012

  Pros

  The program works fine for the initial testing, until you find out that you need a license to continue.

  Cons

  The program intentionally adds noise to any sound file after the initial tests unless you purchase a license. When you try to purchase a license and register, you will find the program is no longer supported. You cannot purchase a license, making the program essentially useless. (Why don't they want my money? I was ready to pay for the license.)

  Summary

  The program is no longer supported. It adds noise after initial tests. You cannot purchase a license for it. Therefore, it is no longer worthwhile. It's a pity, because the first tests were great and I wanted to purchase the program. I don't know why people bother to make great software and then refuse to take your money because it's "old." Seems like easy money to me.

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• I used Hijack 2.2.6 reliably w superb results for years

  ArfitactJuly 17, 2011

  Pros

  Pretty intuitive. Absolutely accurate to one-hundreth seconds, if you need to trim/create tracks so precisely. Seems to be able to save unlimited number of scheduled items - e.g. every 54-minute long radio program, ev day, etc. WOW.

  Cons

  Can't sort list of saved actions/schedules. No apparent way to create dead space for between tracks. If recording a RA stream, Hijack doesn't know when one RA Player is already open altho it only records the correct source, it's messy. No auto-trash.

  Summary

  Incredible power and ease of use for a free app - works integrally with iTunes. Beautiful! As is everything from Amoeba, IMHO. (from a happy customer for years!)

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• Simply could never get it to work correctly.

  clay58February 7, 2011

  Pros

  None that I found.

  Cons

  Does not work as advertised.

  Summary

  Waste of my time.

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• Free upgrade for OSX 10.5 compatibility

  McGarrettOctober 21, 2007

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  Summary

  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />This is a free update for licensed users to make Audio Hijack OSX 10.5 compatible. Audio Hijack's developers have a long history of consumer-friendly policies and applications, and I am thankful they're offering this update to existing customers who don't want to purchase the Pro version. Thanks Rogue Amoeba!

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• Great Program - great price!

  pokimotoApril 26, 2006

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  Summary

  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />I needed an audio recorder fast. I downloaded and was recording within minutes. Very intuitive interface and works great!

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• Another cracker from RA

  superleccyApril 5, 2006

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  Summary

  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Like Airfoil, Audio Hijack is a lovely little bit of kit. It's stable and reliable, and I use it to record streamed media so I can create "podcasts" to listen to later. As Neil Kinnock might have said, it's lovely, lovely, lovely.

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• Eureka!

  rudeboyrobboNovember 10, 2005

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />Before I got hold of Audio Hijack I'd been recording through my iMic using the high end (and over priced) Bias Peak. It worked OK but barely. Constant problems with managing volume changes via the attached HiFi system and picking up system sounds on my recordings. For those who've never tried Hijack, I'd say the best thing about the recordings it makes are that the audio is pulled straight off the digital stream directly from the application being hijacked. Therefore it's clean, free from system sounds and the limitations of my analog HiFi. And most importantly, I can change the volume of my speaker output without affecting the recording. Took a little while to get used to the interface, but it works reliably with every application I've tried to hijack, including: iTunes, Radio365 player, and VLC player. Since I've already paid for it, I'm comfortable with Bias Peak to split the hours long AIFF files I tend to hijack into svelte sized MP3s for the iPod. Therefore this version suits me well. I'm sure Hijack Pro would have been a much cheaper way to go. (sigh)

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• Outstanding!

  ahem!August 26, 2005

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  This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.<br />My girlfriend just got this app. She loves it. So do I. It works great. It's easy to use. Worth every penny. And, their customer service rocks. Highly recommend it.

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• Does not launch on my G4 cube running OS X 2.8

  johnfingersApril 26, 2005

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  When attempting to launch the program I get a message to the effect that my system is not compatible, although it meets the given requirements.

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