

Watch the video below to see how it's done on Windows, or read the steps for either Windows or Mac.Īudacity may look technical and daunting, but it's actually straightforward to use. Not only is it free, it also allows you to cut the recording of a whole side of a record into individual tracks that you can skip through like a CD, add to playlists, and copy to your smartphone or MP3 player. To see our top-rated turntables with built-in USB connections, check out our record player and turntable reviews.

Your computer will act as a recorder for your vinyl and, once you’ve completed a simple set-up process, copying your music is as simple as pressing record and playing your LP. To copy your music on to a computer, you just need a record player with a USB port, and a free piece of software called Audacity. Unfortunately, you can’t enjoy your records on the go – or can you? All vinyl fans know the simple pleasure of placing a favourite record on to the turntable, gently lowering the needle into the groove and letting the music play.
