A computer with an installed CD recorder is the first item necessary to create a personalized music CD. All recorders come with mastering software. This software allows the computer to create a list, called layout, of the songs. It also controls the process of creating the disc. The process of creating or writing music to a recordable disc is often referred to as burning. The next item required is

original music recordings from which songs, called audio tracks, will be copied. The last item required is a blank disc. These are readily available at most computer stores and some department stores.

As demonstrated, anyone can create a customized music CD with the help of a personal computer in just a few steps. These recordings work in the same manner as the commercially created ones, so let the burning begin and enjoy.

The last step is to burn the CD. Insert the blank disc in the recorder. Different recorders have different recording speeds, so select the speed at which to create the CD. Select the record option from the mastering program. This will start the burning process. A 74 minutes CD takes 74 to 9 minutes to burn depending on the speed of the recorder. The computer will

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