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ADS Technologies INSTANT MUSIC - MAC OSX EDITION Product Introduction

ADS Technologies INSTANT MUSIC - MAC OSX EDITION Product Introduction

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Instant Music – MAC OSX Edition
Product Introduction
Thanks for purchasing Instant Music by ADS Tech. With the Instant Music, you will be able to Record
Your Old LPs and Cassettes to Audio CD and MP3.
• Capture from any analog audio source: cassette, turntable, TV, radio
• Capture Music in AIFF format
• Convert into MP3, ACC or other formats using iTunes
• Burn high quality audio CDs with iTunes
Convert and Preserve Your Audio Investment
Your old LPs can warp or get scratched and your audio cassettes will simply deteriorate over time.
Protect your music collection by converting into a digital audio format you can enjoy forever.
Convert your old collection of cassettes and LPs into crisp, clear digital audio and then create audio
CDs and MP3 CDs so you can keep a personal archive of your collection that will not degrade or
deteriorate over time.
Simple to Install and Use
It's simple to start capturing audio on your MAC with Instant Music. Simply connect to a USB port
and then use GarageBand (available in iLife '04 software bundle) ,Sound Studio 2.1, Audacity 1.2.3
or CDSpinDoctor 2.0 from Roxio to capture the audio from your Stereo System, Cassette or Turntable.
Making Music Is as Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4
Instant Music makes it easy to record, convert, play and burn your music.
It's as simple as 1, 2, 3, 4:
1.) Record once from your LP, cassette or even radio into AIFF audio format in your MAC with
popular software applications.
2.) Convert music files into different audio formats like MP3, AAC, WAV and many others and
then create a playlist with iTunes. Edit your music track with GarageBand or Sound Studio 2.1
or other popular applications.
3.) Play your music on your MAC using iTunes or transfer it to a portable MP3 player like your
iPod.
4.) Burn to a CD.
Works with Your MAC too!
If you have GarageBand (included in iLife '04), Sound Studio 2.1, Audacity 1.2.3 or CDSpinDoctor 2.0,
just plug Instant Music into a USB Port and start recording music on your MAC. You can even export
directly to your personal iTunes music library!
Page 1
Using Sound Studio 2.1 with Instant Music
Knowing your Instant Music device
LED on your Instant Music:
- Red Power LED – this LED show that the unit is connected and ready to capture Audio
- Green S/PDIF Signal LED:
• This LED is constantly ON when you are using an Optical Input connection.
• This LED will be ON and OFF when there is no Optical Input connected.
Front of Instant Music
Available Audio IN/Out Connections and USB (located at the back of the unit):
• Left/Right Audio Input (RCA)
• Left/Right Audio Output (RCA)
• Optical Input (S/PDIF)
• Optical Output (S/PDIF)
• USB Connector
Back of Instant Music
Page 2
Using Sound Studio 2.1 with Instant Music

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Summary of Contents for ADS Technologies INSTANT MUSIC - MAC OSX EDITION

  • Page 1 Product Introduction - Green S/PDIF Signal LED: Thanks for purchasing Instant Music by ADS Tech. With the Instant Music, you will be able to Record • This LED is constantly ON when you are using an Optical Input connection. Your Old LPs and Cassettes to Audio CD and MP3.
  • Page 2: Installing

    Installing your Instant Music 4. Setting up the Sound Input/Output option. a. Click on the Apple icon. Setup b. Click System Preferences… c. Click the Sound icon 1. Getting all the components: d. Click Input and select USB Audio CODEC for input device (See below) a.
  • Page 3 Using Sound Studio 2.1 software with Instant Music device 5. Setting up iTunes Importing options (required step if you are exporting audio files to iTunes). a. Start iTunes 6. Setting Up Sound Studio 2.1 to use Instant Music b. Click iTunes on the tool bar. a.
  • Page 4 3. Start Recording from your Audio Source (LP or Tape): a. Adjust your Audio Source to play from begging of song. b. You can listen to the audio input if you selected the option for Software Play-through. Audio being recorded c.
  • Page 5 FAQs Product Specifications: FAQs about your Instant Music device: Instant Music Specifications: Audio In: RCA Stereo (Left and Right) 1. Test a short audio capture and playback for best results. SPDIF (Toslink) a. To get the best results, try doing a short capture sample of your audio source, whether Audio Out: RCA Stereo (Left and Right) from a Tape or LP, and then play it audio back in your PC to find out if any adjustments...
  • Page 6 Services warranty is in lieu of all other warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for If you require assistance with the installation, operation, or application of your ADS Technologies, Inc. a particular purpose. product there are several options available to you as described in the technical support section of this manual.

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