What software for making cd covers, etc ?

Larry Lenhart · Post by **Larry Lenhart** » 6 Mar 2015 1:37 pm

I was wondering what software you guys would recommend to print off cd covers, album tracks, etc. I have a Tascam portastudio and use itunes to burn my cds, but would like to make some nice looking covers where I can use my own pictures and create a narrative and album tracks. I am interested in purchased ones as well as on online freebees you might recommend. Thanks in advance !

Carl Kilmer · Post by **Carl Kilmer** » 6 Mar 2015 4:14 pm

I always use Dicus 424.

Larry Lenhart · Post by **Larry Lenhart** » 6 Mar 2015 7:14 pm

I should add that I use PC, not Mac.
Thanks !

DG Whitley · Post by **DG Whitley** » 6 Mar 2015 7:17 pm

I've used this one for years:

http://www.surething.com/

I highly recommend it.

My 2 cents, YMMV.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 7 Mar 2015 3:22 am

I use Discus, too. For both printing on ink jet printable discs and for Jewel Case inserts.

Much better and versatile than others.

DG Whitley · Post by **DG Whitley** » 7 Mar 2015 9:24 am

Jack, with all due respect, I've tried the Discus demo version and find it much more archaic to use than Surething, but all this in the eye of the beholder. I'll stick with Surething.

My 2 cents, YMMV.

Colin Goss · Post by **Colin Goss** » 16 Mar 2015 12:56 am

I use SERIF PAGEPLUS

There is a free to try version, and you can upgrade if you like it. I have been a user since version 1 and they are now on version 18.

They have ready to use templates included

CRG

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 16 Mar 2015 2:27 am

I have Shure Thing V5, as it came with my Primera Bravo SE disc printer. For my uses it doesn't match up to Discus.

I've had earlier version of Shure Thing and migrated away from them.

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 2 Apr 2015 7:01 am

Any idea of what to use with a Mac?... sure thing isnâ€™t available for Mac.

Carl Kilmer · Post by **Carl Kilmer** » 2 Apr 2015 8:30 am

Free download available on this websight

http://www.magicmouse.com/h_discus_detail.html

Discus is the best labelling software money can buy. We have gone to the utmost effort to deliver a product that allows you to create a great looking label with the absolute minimum of effort, fast. Recommended by musicians, recording engineers, videographers, composers, and creative professionals the world over.
Current version is 4.26.

Includes both Macintosh and Windows versions for one price, included on the same disc, and our generous licensing allows you to use it on all your personal computers. We can arrange an immediate download but we always mail you a physical disc so you have a backup.
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What software for making cd covers, etc ?

What software for making cd covers, etc ?

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