Total Recorder is a well-known audio and video recording software with various editing and sound processing capabilities. It allows you to record any sounds from your PC or websites online. The only disadvantage of using Total Recorder is that it only gives files generic names, and it does not have any title lookup engine, so you’ll need to manually tag tracks by hand.

Some users may be fond of this software however, some may be having trouble using it. If you are looking for a good Total Recorder alternative, then it is recommended that you use VideoPower YELLOW.

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Guide
How to Use Total Recorder Alternative to Record Audio

VideoPower YELLOW is one of the best Audio recorders that are capable of recording audio from your computer and online websites in lossless quality. What makes it at par with other audio recorders is its ID3 Tags Identifier function. It has the capability to automatically identify the audio or music recording and adds its ID3 tag once recognized. This comes in handy when organizing your playlists or audio files.

Method 1: Record the Audio or Music

Step 1: Set the audio input

Open the VideoPower YELLOW and click the “audio input” icon.

total recorder alternative, audio input

Then select your preferred audio input from the options. In this example, we will set the audio input to “System sound” to avoid external noises when recording.

total recorder alternative, system sound

Step 2: Specify the output format

Click the “Format” icon.

total recorder alternative, output format

A list of options will be displayed for your selection. In this example, we will set the output format to “MP3”.

total recorder alternative, set to mp3

Step 3: Begin the recording

To begin the recording, click the “Record” button.

total recorder alternative, begin the recording

Go to the audio on your computer or website and play it to have it recorded.

total recorder alternative, play the audio

When the recording is finished, click “Stop” to end the recording.

total recorder alternative, stop the recording

Step 4: ID3 tags identified

The ID3 Tags identifier function will automatically try to identify the audio or music recorded. Once recognized, it will automatically add its ID3 tags such as album cover art, title, artist, year, etc.

total recorder alternative, id3 tags

Step 5: Check the recorded audio or music

Go to the “Library” function screen.

total recorder alternative, library

You will see the recorded audio under the recording list. You may right-click the recorded file to see more options or select “Play” to playback.

total recorder alternative, playback audio

Method 2: Automate the audio recording

Step 1: Open the Task Scheduler

Under the “Record” function screen, click the “Scheduled Task” option below the “Record” button.

total recorder alternative, open task scheduler

Step 2: Create a scheduled task

Set the schedule of the recording by specifying the start time and duration.

total recorder alternative, set schedule

Click the “Create” button to create a task based on the specified schedule.

total recorder alternative, create task

You will see all created tasks under the Task list.

total recorder alternative, task list

If all is set, click “OK”.

total recorder alternative, click ok

Step 3: Scheduled recording begins

You will see the countdown below the “Record” button for the closest scheduled recording.

total recorder alternative, countdown

When the countdown reaches zero, it will automatically begin the recording. You can then play the audio or music to have it recorded. For live streaming, you may tune in to the station beforehand.

total recorder alternative, play audio

To confirm that the recording is running, you can check the options from the image below.

total recorder alternative, recording audio

Step 4: ID3 Tags added

After the recording, the software will try to identify the audio recorded and will add the ID3 tags automatically once recognized. It will add the audio or music information such as the album cover art, title, artist, etc.

total recorder alternative, id3 tags

Step 5: Check the recorded audio

To check the recorded audio, go to the “Library” function screen.

total recorder alternative, library

You will see the recorded audio files under the “Recording list”. Right-click the recorded file to see more options or select “Play” to playback the audio.

total recorder alternative, playback audio

Conclusion:

If you want to record music, skype calls, live streams, online radio, class, etc., then Total Record is a good tool to use. Its built-in editing tools are also impressive to improve your recordings.

If you are looking for the best Total Recorder alternative, then you need to try the VideoPower YELLOW. Same with the Total Recorder, it has a built-in editor and can capture lossless quality audio. Unlike other software, VideoPower YELLOW offers not only that. It is equipped with much more exciting tools, advanced functions, and useful features such as ID3 tags identifier, music library, online radio, and more!

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