Noise Removal from Recorded LP Music

[Ray]

A little while ago I was trying to find some software to help me in
converting LP phonograph records to MP3s and Audio CDs. Got some great
references here. Then I looked for something to make inserts for mini-jewel
cases from MP3 tags. I got great information, downloaded some very nice
software and am well on my way to completing the task. Thanks to those
responding!

Now what I am looking for is software that will help me get rid of record
scratch noise (ticks or pops). I have tried many programs that advertise
they "edit" and "clean" but have yet to find one that works (or I am smart
enough to make work). Most offer filtering that you need to setup by
defining the bandwidth and loss desired - not very easy (at least for me).
Have looked at pricelessware sites, etc. but haven't found anything. I
would like to find a freeware program something along the lines of depopper
(shareware) in that it does a fair job sometimes without any fuss. Any
ideas?

Thanks for any suggestions.
Ray

 

[dadiOH]

Now what I am looking for is software that will help me get rid of
record scratch noise (ticks or pops). I have tried many programs
that advertise they "edit" and "clean" but have yet to find one
that works (or I am smart enough to make work). Most offer
filtering that you need to setup by defining the bandwidth and loss
desired - not very easy (at least for me). Have looked at
pricelessware sites, etc. but haven't found anything. I would like
to find a freeware program something along the lines of depopper
(shareware) in that it does a fair job sometimes without any fuss.

Any ideas?

Cleaning *always* requires fuss...if you want a decent job and care about
not screwing up the sound. More info on cleaners in my dandies, see below.
One of the simplest to use is WAVclean; not expensive but not free. I know
of no cleaner for purposes like yours that is free.


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dadiOH's dandies v3.0...
....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico
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[Ahqaaq]

There are no miracles in this field and even very good and expensive
programs such as Sound Forge or Cedar can make a vinyl recording as new if
it is too much damaged. You always have to find a compromise between
scratches and sound quality.

 

[Ray]

Cleaning *always* requires fuss...if you want a decent job and care
about not screwing up the sound. More info on cleaners in my
dandies, see below. One of the simplest to use is WAVclean; not
expensive but not free. I know of no cleaner for purposes like
yours that is free.

There are no miracles in this field and even very good and expensive
programs such as Sound Forge or Cedar can make a vinyl recording as
new if it is too much damaged. You always have to find a compromise
between scratches and sound quality.

Sorry to hear that apparently there is no freeware for this. I haven't
found any $ware to do the job either. I don't know WAVclean (I'll have to
take a look) but I assume it is just another do-it-yourself filter builder.
The freeware I've used so far is superior to any $ware I have looked at for
other things like recording the MP3s, adjusting gains and cutting the
tracks. I've been to your site and seen your info files - nice job.

I am not looking for a miracle nor am I looking for what some "purist" would
call "acceptable" nor am I interested in "hiss", etc. - I'm looking for
something that knows the frequency and bandpass of a "tick" or "pop" or
whatever you want to call it when the stylus hits a scratch. Once found, I
bet that most (80%) of the scratch noises are close to the same frequency
and one filter would take them all out. This is what the "depopper" program
does. What I am trying to avoid is the work of getting that frequency band
which I am sure is not a real easy job.

I have Nero and a bunch of other such editors - they all just let you figure
it out yourself. Actually, Nero has some pre-set filters but they aren't
any good for removing pops.

Thanks for the responses. Anyone ever found anything along the line of my
request?
Ray

 

[John Stubbings]

http://panic.et.tudelft.nl/~costar/gramofile/

Gramofile

This version of the program does not support sound recording or
playback, but track splitting and signal processing should be fully
functional. For Windows systems, numerous .wav recorders/players are
available, which you can use instead. But be aware that GramoFile only
handles CD-quality .wav's, i.e. 44.1 kHz 16-bit stereo. Furthermore, it
is a "console" program, meaning that it will run in a DOS window, and
that clicking the "buttons" with the mouse will not work. Use the TAB
key instead.
When running from DOS-only (i.e. not from Windows), you also need the
CWSDPMI program (you probably have to put it in GramoFile's directory).