After no more CD's...what then?
@1creekgirl (40783)
United States
February 11, 2019 1:24pm CST
CD's (compact discs) are becoming a thing of the past. Most new vehicles don't even have CD players anymore.
I want to record another album, but what will it be on? I know professional musicians have their music on I tunes,Spotify, and uploaded to YouTube, but since I don't plan on selling anything, what will take the place of a CD?
I have a couple of CD's of my music and I just want another one to give to my family and friends. And let's face it, most people my age are not going to do much with downloading music.
So, to all our music myLotters, can you give me some advice? I don't mind paying to have some songs professionally recorded, but will I just be wasting my money?
Thanks, guys!
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16 responses
@LadyDuck (461823)
• Switzerland
12 Feb 19
@1creekgirl It is very easy to copy from a CD to a memory stick using a computer.
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
11 Feb 19
you can record and save it to a memory stick or a flash drive, here is just an idea how to do it and I'm sure there's somebody there who knows and can assist you in actual practice, these external storages are getting cheap, much more convenient and less bulky
https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-record-music-to-a-memory-stick
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@1creekgirl (40783)
• United States
11 Feb 19
Thanks so much! I'll check out that link.
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@CarolDM (203449)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Feb 19
@1creekgirl Looks like you got your answer perhaps.
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@youless (112190)
• Guangzhou, China
13 Feb 19
@1creekgirl I think they can use the flash disk to play your CD. Of course they have to copy your songs from your CD to their flash disk.
@1creekgirl (40783)
• United States
12 Feb 19
Thanks, I think I have that on my desk top, actually. I guess my problem would be "how can other people play my CD." I've gotten lots of good advice here on myLot.
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@amadeo (111942)
• United States
11 Feb 19
@1creekgirl If you do get it.you will loved it.
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@dgobucks226 (34586)
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14 Feb 19
As one of those dinosaurs who still make my own CD's from downloaded music playlists I guess I'll have to adapt. The memory sticks seem to be the next way to go. My car currently has a CD player so I'm still good till I trade it for a newer vehicle.
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@1creekgirl (40783)
• United States
14 Feb 19
My car still has one, but the next one probably won't.
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Sometimes progress stinks
@1creekgirl (40783)
• United States
11 Feb 19
Thanks, that seems to be the answer from most.
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@1creekgirl (40783)
• United States
11 Feb 19
@dya80dya Wow, I didn't know that.
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@dya80dya (34615)
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11 Feb 19
@1creekgirl But take care. A memory stick can get a virus. It happened to me.
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@Marilynda1225 (80440)
• United States
11 Feb 19
I have no idea how you would do it but I'm sure someone here will be able to help.
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@1creekgirl (40783)
• United States
12 Feb 19
I'll have to get my grandson to translate it for me!
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@JudyEv (328059)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Feb 19
@1creekgirl It's hopefully pretty simple.
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@Hannihar (129980)
• Israel
25 Feb 19
@1creekgirl
I would find a program can use to upload to youtube.
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@Montecristodog (787)
• United States
18 Feb 19
There will, always, be a place for CDs. You can, still, find some CD players in certain vehicles. Someone, also, mentioned Vinyl records. If you have some Vinyl records,don't throw them away. The old record players from the past are making a comeback. I saw a brand new record player for about $30.00 (Small one) in which to play your old vinyl records.
@Droopy01 (29)
• United States
12 Feb 19
This is just a thought and hopefully It hasn't already been suggested but you could always put them on a smartphone if you have one? Also you could transfer the CD to a computer. Here is a couple of links:
https://www.technipages.com/itunes-transfer-songs-from-cd-to-ipod
https://www.dummies.com/computers/operating-systems/windows-10/how-to-rip-cds-in-windows-10/
How to get your music from CD to a format where you can play it on your Android tablet or smartphone.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
11 Feb 19
Going all to computer stuff now. I think the CS will be around long after they stop making them ( JJ has vinyl!) so make your CD`s and give them to those who you want to have them.
Do not underestimate the old folks like me learning the new memory sticks 
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@1creekgirl (40783)
• United States
11 Feb 19
Thanks, Angie! I even read that digital might become vinyl again!
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