EZ Audio Converter

As a bourgeoning vinyl fan, I bought myself a turntable with a USB output and access to audio conversion software. I'm trying it out today with Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings record, I Learned the Hard Way. On the up side, you get to listen to the record while you record it, cause this thing rips. But, I've tried this application a few times now, and the same thing happens. It shows that it's getting the audio in, everything looks like it's working. Then, it sends the files to iTunes and...no audio in the file at all. What the hell!

I went online and downloaded Audacity and, although it isn't as "user friendly" in appearance, its functionality FAR outstrips that of EZ Audio Converter. You can see the wave being recorded, and you can edit the file and move around the track breaks. It's a beautiful thing.

But, I must say, I prefer when the purchase of the record gives you access to digital versions of the audio. Shellac includes a complimentary cd, which is unlabeled and without fanfare. Subpop, Dischord, High Wire Music, What's Your Rupture?, Jagjaguwar and many others do this as a matter of course. Call me lazy if you want, but I listen to music in my car a lot, and it's nice to not have to move my turntable to hook it up to my computer just so I can bring music that I bought into my car, where I do most of my listening. Daptone, I love ya, but you really oughta think about giving your fellow vinyl fans access to the digital files too.