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ClickRepair
ClickRepair 3.7
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Helps restore sound archived from vinyl records.   Demo ($40)
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    Brian Davies
ClickRepair is an application to assist you in restoring the sound archived from old records (vinyl or shellac).
What's New
Version 3.7:
  • Multiple file drag-and-drop
  • Drag-and-drop integrated into Mac OS X
Requirements
  • PPC / Intel
  • Mac OS X 10.4 or later
  • Java 1.4 or later



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ClickRepair User Discussion (Write a Review)
ver. 3.x:
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Your rating: Now say why...
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+87
Bdkennedy1 commented on 04 Feb 2012
If you restore vinyl, this is a must have tool. I've been using it for 5 years and I can't live without it.
[Version 3.7]


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Holypoly commented on 14 Nov 2011
Version 3.6 (build 44a) released November 12, 2011:

• Drag and Drop interface for single file processing (see new manual, p10).
• More robust handling of unacceptable files.
• Changes to File Dialog workaround introduced in version 3.4.2 (Mac only).
• Requests users to print registration information.
• Minor bug fixes.
[Version 3.5.2]

1 Reply

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+76
MacUpdate---Ryan replied on 14 Nov 2011
Thanks for pointing out the update. I've added the newest version to our listing :)
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+1

+42

Franz reviewed on 20 Aug 2011
I'm just a music lover and i'm using this software in the most simple way. It's great ! Love it and the results are awesome !
Not a dime waisted !
[Version 3.5 ]


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+2

Karloscka reviewed on 11 Jun 2011
In more than ten years in vinyl restoration as a hobbyist I never got results such ones achieved with ClickRepair and DeNoise.
Excellent pair. I wouldn't hesitate to buy them again.
Thank you Mr. Davis
[Version 3.4.4]

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+24
Jd_1 replied on 26 Jun 2011
I use it for professional work as well as for myself & I concur with Karloscka, I wouldn't hesitate to buy them again either!
burypromote
+1

+26
Harry Macbeth commented on 21 May 2011
ClickRepair is the ace and deuce of noise removal software for the home vinyl transfer enthusiast. Anyone wishing to digitize LP recordings that would otherwise have no hope of being issued on CD need look no further than this excellent app.
Many thanks, Mr. Davies.
[Version 3.4.3]


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+18
Rondfranks commented on 28 Dec 2010
Wanted to try this program. Lots of great reviews. Unfortunately, the very first mp3 I tried to open came up with errors about incorrect header. Strange, because it's worked on every program I've opened it in. Not sure if this will save me any time if I have to convert it with another program before I can open it with this one.
[Version 3.4.1]

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+3

+4
Markbailey747 replied on 03 May 2011
Read the manual. This program is great at what it does. What it doesn't do is process MP3s or other compressed file formats. From the manual; "The files must be uncompressed, mono or stereo, in 16, 24, or 32-bit “AIFF” or “WAVE” format."
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+2

+233

Poikkeus reviewed on 14 Dec 2010
While some purists insist that ClickRepair somehow alters the audio, it actually significantly improves the sound - especially with older, scratchy recordings. They end up sounding closer to a CD; given that fact that most users set up their audio to 320kbs - which works just fine with an iPod or audio player - ClickRepair is an important tool.
[Version 3.4.1]


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+2

+87

Bdkennedy1 reviewed on 09 Aug 2010
I've been using this program for several years. It is the Mercedes of click and pop removal. I imagine it must be difficult to add new features to something that's practically perfect.

Vinyl purists will have a stroke over applications such as this because it alters the original audio. That's basically hypocritical. In order to define "original audio", you have to take into consideration, the quality of the turntable, needle, audio card, cables and even the original pressing of the vinyl which in many instances was done in a rush with a poor quality master tape and materials.

The bottom line is that I don't want to hear clicks and pops in my music. It's distracting and there's no place for it in the digital age.
[Version 3.4]


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Ossie reviewed on 08 Aug 2010
I have resisted this app too long. I prided myself on my abilities with Audition and now Soundbooth CS4. But my last project was so difficult I thought it'd really put CR through it's paces. I am shamed. Even at the default it produced better than my best. Thank goodness my work provides me with SB CS4 or I'd be quite perturbed as CR is easily worth more (i.e. if I'd have paid all that $$ when I could have just spent the $40 ...).

It *does* require reading the manual (and yes, you CAN preview) however the manual could be improved with more screenshots and circles and arrows, more examples, & more explicit guidelines for various issues on various genres (and issues with each).

It's not easy but I still give it 5 starts for "ease of use" because it is so powerful compared to input demanded by the user. And having said that, should one just blissfully use the presets and just accept the results, it might be considered to be incredibly easy to use.
[Version 3.4]


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+5
Gbbob commented on 26 Apr 2010
If you are really into converting vinyl to CD's and are new to it, you might want to go to atmp.com, select archives from the top of the screen and then go down the left side of the screen till you hit "What's Under the Hood". There you will find a three part article called Got Vinyl, that will take you though the steps very clearly on how to move and digitize your vinyl (or audio tapes) collection over to CD's. Although ClickRepair did not exist when I wrote the article, it too would make a fine tool to use for eliminating noise, pops, and all else that goes bump in the night.

One word of warning, whatever you do, do not use the mike input on your Mac to record through especially on older Macs. It is not properly shielded against the internal sounds produced by the Mac and will be encoded with your music. If you have optical inputs use them or buy a sound card.

Although the article was written a while back things like this really do not change. The process is still the same. One funny thing that did happen while I was writing article, was by the time I got to part to part two, all the print magazines were suddenly putting out their own How-To on the subject but, not as in depth and I caught a few mistakes as if it was a rush job. I really got a kick out of it. The icing on the cake for me were the comments I got from all different countries making this the best article I ever wrote. Please do not take these comments as an ego trip, I just wanted to help those who are stumbling around on how to do this procedure because it is not as simple as you may think. End of Line
[Version 3.3.1]

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Gbbob replied on 26 Apr 2010
I made a mistake as I was writing the URL. The correction should be: is atpm.com. Sorry about that
burypromote

+87
Bdkennedy1 replied on 09 Aug 2010
Most Macs do not have that problem. I had a PowerMac G5 that did, but my aluminum iMac does not. As a matter of fact, the iMac has outstanding built in audio.

One thing I will recommend against is using a USB turntable. USB was not meant to carry audio signals and emits the same low level humming.
burypromote

+5
Gbbob replied on 09 Aug 2010
If you have a chance go to atpm.com and select archives at the top. Then go down the left side of the page to What's Under the Hood. There you will see the articles I wrote for ATPM. Look for Got Vinyl? There you will find my 3 part article on transferring LPs to CDs. I conferred with many musicians and recording artists as I wrote the article and all of them said not to use the audio input jack on the back of the Mac due to EMF noise. that is not shielded by this jack. Now, using an optical input jack is a whole different story and is safe. But when I wrote the article I did much research as I wrote it. and it still holds up today although the software may has changed. The response to these articles were outrageous and we got comments from all over the Earth. The biggest irony was by the time I got to part 2 of the set, all of a sudden all the major print mags (ie: MacWorld, MacUser, etc) were putting out very abridged versions of what I was writing and I could tell they were rush jobs due to the errors made in the different articles and the clarity in how to do it like my article had. So if you want step by step how to do it, take some time and read it.

Robert Lewis is a Free Lance Writer for over 20 years and is in the market for a job. you can find a copy of my resume on yearbook.com under Robert Lewis although when I posted it the formatting did not hold up in some areas. I was also a teacher for 23 years and know how to present an article that anyone will be able to follow. End of Line...
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+4
mtpalms had trouble on 12 Aug 2008
I can't get it to open. I drag it from disk image to the Applications folder, dbl click on it, and "Click Repair" appears in the menu bar, but there are no drop downs, no startup window, etc. I have to manually Force Quit it from the Finder.

I'm running the latest java (1.4 and 1.5) versions with OS X 10.4.11 on a MacBook Pro. I tried dropping the application icon onto the SwitchJava icon as well, to no effect.

I would appreciate some help!

This sounds like just the program I'm looking for to remove pops from old classical Vox label recordings. Audacity and SoundSoap can only do so much.
[Version 2.3.2]

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+334
MacUpdate Lon commented on 12 Aug 2008
You can find the developer's email address here:

http://wwwmaths.anu.edu.au/~briand/sound/feedback.html
burypromote

+10
Sandy_J commented on 02 Sep 2008
I have exactly the same problem (on OS X 1.4.11), but found a work-around: ctrl-click on the app, choose "Show Package Contents", open the Contents folder, then the Resources folder, then the Java folder. Inside this you should find a file called "ClickRepair.jar". Make an alias for this somewhere convenient (e.g. in the Applications folder), and use this to launch to application instead of the normal icon. Works for me, anyway. SJ.
burypromote

+4
agordona replied on 16 Dec 2008
I really think that Brian should jump on this one ASAP, I assume they paid for it.

+4

dankim rated on 21 Feb 2012

[Version 3.7]



+87

Bdkennedy1 rated on 04 Feb 2012

[Version 3.7]



+3

Badgerone rated on 03 Feb 2012

[Version 3.7]



+3

Badgerone rated on 30 Jan 2012

[Version 3.6.1]


Downloads:20,877
Version Downloads:615
Type:Multimedia & Design : Audio
License:Demo
Date:03 Feb 2012
Platform:PPC / Intel
Price: $40.00
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