Cakewalk Pyro 2004 | 
 enlarge | From: Cakewalk
Category: Software
This item is no longer available
Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 9119
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.8 x 2
Rip, Enhance, Mix and Burn - Pyro 2004 is the Complete MP3 and CD Maker! If you want to get the most out of your digital music experience look no further than Cakewalk Pyro 2004. Whether you want to make MP3s, burn and share mix CDs of your favorite music, digitize and restore LPs or cassettes, archive important data files, or create backup copies of your favorite CDs, Pyro does it all in one easy-to-use application. Cakewalk has provided leading music recording technology to Grammy and Emmy winning musicians and producers for over 15 years. They?ve now combined the best of that technology with thier years of experience to create the ultimate software for the enjoyment of digital music and more. The Complete MP3 & CD Maker Record, organize & enjoy digital music Rip & burn music CDs to/from MP3, WMA, WAV Backup CDs with easy disc copying Transfer and restore LPs and tapes to CD Maximize, clean, and enhance audio with pro FX Archive data files on CD BONUS - includes FREE NEATO CD Label software As easy as 1-2-3 Everything is clear and intuitive. Pyro?s welcome screen and customized instruction pane tell you everything you need to know to get started fast 1. With Pyro, it?s a snap to create digital music files or copy CDs. Rip songs from any CD and turn them into MP3, Windows Media, or WAV files; record and convert your old LPs or cassettes; even record internet radio broadcasts.
Model: 787537614879
UPC: 787537614879
EAN: 0787537614879
ASIN: B0000DK36I
Release Date: October 7, 2003
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| Features:
| • | Record, organize, and enjoy digital music; includes free NEATO CD label software | | • | Rip and burn music CDs to/from MP3, WMA, WAV | | • | Backup CDs with easy disc copying; archive data files on CD | | • | Transfer and restore LPs and tapes to CD | | • | Maximize, clean, and enhance audio with pro FX |
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Product Description
It's a snap to start 'ripping' songs from your CDs, LPs and cassettes, turning them into MP3 or WAV files. Listen to your music on your PC, export to portable MP3 players like RIO and NOMAD.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
 Okay product with some bugs October 23, 2007
jurgfella (Boston, MA USA)
As a long time Cakewalk user, especially of their Pro Audio/SONAR family of products, Pyro has generally been a disappointment, starting from the first version of Pyro through Pyro 2004.
The problems with Pyro have been twofold: a clumsy interface and, more significantly, stability. While I have not had the setup problems that other users report -- although Pyro does require at least DirectX 9 in order to function properly -- I have had problems with Pyro generating error messages while burning CDs. Compared with more robust programs like those from Nero and Roxio, this can be an annoyance.
On the plus side, Pyro does have a nice package of features if you don't already have high end audio programs installed. Cakewalk has bundled in some of their effects audio plug-ins, and they have done a nice job of giving the user a lot of control over burning audio CDs -- including features such as volume normalization -- that are not part of your typical CD burning programs.
Cakewalk Pyro 2004 is therefore probably best for the user who has some ability to troubleshoot technical problems on their own computer, and who wants a program that gives them a lot of contol over burning of music (both audio and MP3) CDs. Please note that "MP3 activation" takes place separately from the installation of the program, and requires access to the Cakewalk website.
 Great value, easy to use, works great August 3, 2005
B. Gillespie
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been reading the reviews for this product, and I have to say that I'm extremely surprised at how bad some of them are. I have a lot of old audio tapes with live recordings, and I wanted a way to convert them to digital format, edit the tracks, and possibly clean up some of the sound. Most software that offers these features is pretty expensive. The next cheapest alternative I found was $80. Since I am completely new to this, I wasn't sure I wanted to spend that much money. I didn't want my ignorance to get the best of me.
I tripped over this product in a store, and purchased it without hesitation. A $30 mistake is much easier to swallow than an $80 mistake. The one thing I didn't do was read the reviews first, which I usually do. I have to say, I'm glad I didn't because they may have swayed me, and I can't complain.
This software does exactly what I want it to do. It allows me to use a line-in to record from my tape deck to my PC. It allows me to easily cut the recording into tracks. This is made easier by the visualization feature. It's a lot easier to cut tracks when you can see the fluctuations in the volume. It allows me to do some simple sound cleaning. And an added bonus, which I hadn't considered, it allows me to record directly from streaming audio. So if a band or someone is playing a live show, I can capture it and enjoy it again. I wish I had this software years ago!
For $30, you can't beat it!
 No Problem Mon May 7, 2005
doppelganger (Chicago)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I dunno what people's problem is, maybe they are using Windows 98 or something. But for Data back-up and music compilation, it couldn't be simpler or more reliable (so far -it's been a few months). So, what's the Problem?
 Never got it to work December 19, 2004
B. Burgess
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had the same installation problems. THe program would install and I could open it, but nothing worked. I couldn't play any audio file. I just got the same error message that the file could not be opened. Emailing customer support gets very old. I tried to jump through the hoops but could never fix the problem. I'll likely give it to my sister for Christmas and hope she has better luck with it on her PC
not user-friendly and insufficient tech support: DO NOT BUY! October 11, 2004
dveej (Westminster, CA United States)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I had the same experience as the person who had to go into regedit and tweak stuff to get this puppy to work. And then they won't give support over the phone -- only by email! Originally I was going to buy Roxio, but was successfully sidetracked by the cheaper price of Pyro. Ooops. I'm going to the computer store where I bought this thing to buy a copy of Roxio or Xing.
I'm giving it one star here because they won't let me give it none.
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