Loop Recorder for Windows

Name: Loop Recorder
Rating: 4.2 (19 reviews)
Author: Thomas and Gerald Riechmann

By Thomas and Gerald Riechmann
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Key Details of Loop Recorder

Capture and save songs and programs from the radio.
Last updated on November 8, 2008
There have been 7 updates
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Editors' Review

Download.com staffNovember 8, 2008

Back in the day, if you wanted to capture a particular song off the radio, you'd keep a tape deck recording for hours. Whenever the tape ran out, you'd just flip it. That's the basic idea behind Loop Recorder. As the name suggests, it records audio in an infinite loop of whatever size you choose. Once it reaches the end, it rewrites over the beginning. The idea is to capture choice bits of broadcast and Internet radio without wasting disk space. A built-in editor lets you preview the audio track, cut and save fragments, and fade their beginnings and ends. If you'd rather not record in a loop, the program also can capture audio in sequential files of equal length. The interface is far from straightforward and miles from good-looking, but the online and included help files are adequate. Loop Recorder is best-suited to tech-savvy Internet-radio enthusiasts who stick close to their PCs.

What's new in version 2.06

Version 2.06 improves Windows Vista compatibility.

Loop Recorder for Windows

By Thomas and Gerald Riechmann
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GENERAL

Release: January 21, 2008

Latest update: November 8, 2008

Version: 2.06

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows NT
Windows ME
Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 95

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 67,420

Downloads Last Week: 0

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4.2/5

19 User Votes

Excellent and VERY Simple
billreal76July 1, 2013
Pros
Simple interface. Not a resource hog.
Cons
None observed.
Summary
I have used this recording software for more than a decade and it has always provided the desired results.
Problems saving, No MP3 above 56kbs, Absence of any customer service. Rip off.
ckandemirDecember 5, 2006
Pros
I have used Version 1 with no problems for 9 months. I wiped my hard drive and they wouldn't acknowledge my 5 emails asking to resend my code to use it. So I paid another 25Euros and got the current version 2...This version SUCKS.
Cons
I have been using it for a week. I have had error messages 20% of the time I try to save, nothing to do with my computer. This version seems to have glitches. You have to fiddle around cutting down your audio so you don't get error messages. What a complete waste of time, it is completely random. Also, they have deleted the ability to save MP3 files, clearly the most popular file type for transferring to various different MP3 player formats. The highest quality you can save is 56kps, which is appalling. VERY DISAPPOINTED. I have sent around 10 emails asking them to remedy, asking for my money back, I did pay for this product twice, and asking if I can use version 1, and as before not even an acknowledgement of my emails despite them responding promptly when I gave them my credit card number for the second time. I am furious.
Summary
Loop Recorder is Great for Howard Stern Fans
ShephildJanuary 2, 2006
Pros
I needed Loop Recorder so I'd be ready for Howard Stern on Sirius Satellite Radio starting January, 9. I just typed the following command line in a daily Windows Task Scheduler shortcut and I'm ready to record Howard off the line-out from my Sirius radio. Example: C:\PROGRA~1\LOOPRE~1\LoopRec.exe -i -v:5-80 -c:4:00:00 -f:128:"C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents\Howard Stern\Howard Stern%N.mp3" The Task scheduler is set to activate at 5:00 a.m. C.S.T Monday - Friday. I tested it and it works like a charm. I wasn't expecting the actual loop recording aspect to be handy. I was mistaken. I listen to AOL Radio and have Loop Recorder doing its loop thing... what's that? I like that song. I just click on "Save and Edit". The last 10 minutes of music pops up in the built-in sound editor. The editor is very easy to use and very intuitive. It practically trims out the songs by itself.(for personal use only of course; don't call the F.B.I.) For $20 Loop Recorder has great value.
Cons
Loop Recorder isn't the easiest interface to use; but if you figure it out, all the command line options are worth the trouble. Also, the timer recording option isn't a built-in function; you must use Windows Task Scheduler...it works fine though once you figure it out.
Summary
It does exactly what I need it for.
jackaspadesJune 3, 2005
Pros
I was reluctant to move from cassette to CD beacuse it meant that I could not record radio anymore.. and that's what I listen to at work. After I got my computer I done a search and found a few different programmes, but this one is perfect for me. I start recording and it records for as long as I want.. then I can listen to the recording on my MP3 player.. It's better than cassettes now as I am not limited to 90 minutes. Another benefit is that I can record songs from internet radio stations.. and the programme is not connected to the internet so no-one knows what I am recording or can charge me any money.. or sue me for illegal downloads. This is a great programme.
Cons
Not much to say is bad about this.. I am not too savvy when it comes to computers but after I figured out the basic settings I was happy. Have still not figured out the timer setting to tell it when to start recoring and when to end, but I just leave it going and when I get back.. trim off the parts I don't want.
Summary
EXTREMELY GOOOOOOOOOOOD..XD
Ju~March 5, 2005
Pros
lufin' it... file size is so small >3<" it never slow the PC... Excellent!!
Cons
@@....only for 30 day~ _ _|||
Summary
Failed to do what I wanted
November 25, 2004
Pros
Cons
Summary
Does not have integrated timer as claimed. I used Windows Task Scheduler to launch it instead (I wanted to record a radio program while I was out) but Loop Recorder failed to launch.
junk do not get
thhanselJune 6, 2004
Pros
Cons
Summary
wav file audio output is so low you need a amplifier to hear it....interface is mainly trial and error....bab bab bab badddddddddd.....
Simple and good value
March 15, 2004
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Cons
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January 29, 2004
Pros
Cons
Summary
Were is the uninstaller i cant find it..but apart from that tis great
Best Recorder I've Tried Yet
AngolmoisNovember 30, 2003
Pros
Cons
Summary
Takes almost no CPU time at all. It uses 11M of RAM though, but that's not too bad.

Developer's Description

By Thomas and Gerald Riechmann

Capture and save songs and programs from the radio.

Loop Recorder is designed for capturing songs from the radio. The loop mode infinitely records up to a specified number of minutes in a continuous loop while scrolling the data. At any time during the recording, the current data can be previewed and songs can be cut and saved as MP3, OGG, or ASF files. In addition, you can fade in to and out of songs, and the level can be normalized. All this can be done while the recording continues in the background. The program also features an integrated timer that allows scheduled recordings. Since it records continuously, Loop Recorder is ideal for capturing songs from the radio. Never miss the beginning of a song again.

Version 2.06 improves Windows Vista compatibility.

Loop Recorder for Windows

Key Details of Loop Recorder

Editors' Review

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User Reviews

Excellent and VERY Simple

Problems saving, No MP3 above 56kbs, Absence of any customer service. Rip off.

Loop Recorder is Great for Howard Stern Fans

It does exactly what I need it for.

EXTREMELY GOOOOOOOOOOOD..XD

Failed to do what I wanted

junk do not get

Simple and good value

Best Recorder I've Tried Yet

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