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Copying Music From PS1 Games to Computer

MegaMan001MegaMan001 CRNARochester, MNRegistered User regular
edited November 2006 in Help / Advice Forum
Just exactly what the title suggests. I am looking for a way to copy some soundtracks from my PS1 games to my computer. Is this even possible?

I have original legitimate copies of all my games (so I don't think this is breaking forum rules), I am just looking for a way to enjoy the music on my computer.

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  • SeravenSeraven Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    As far as I know, such a feat is impossible. I'm afraid you'll have to buy the corresponding soundtracks to enjoy the music on your personal computer. Mind you, I could be mistaken, but I honestly doubt it.

    Sorry.

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  • TroubledTomTroubledTom regular
    edited November 2006
    It's possible to isolate the music using a Gameshark-like device on the PS1. Mine was called the Goldfinger, but I think the Gameshark might have all the same functions.

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  • KrizKriz Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    if you have a TV capture card, you can plug the PS1 into it and play the game on your computer, and use Audacity to capture whatever you hear.

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  • yalborapyalborap Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Kriz wrote:
    if you have a TV capture card, you can plug the PS1 into it and play the game on your computer, and use Audacity to capture whatever you hear.

    You don't even need that. Just get an RCA-to-1/8"-jack cable. Basically, the audio ports on one end, headphone jack on the other end. PLug into mic input, go to sound test, play songs, record on audacity or another app, save, quit. Done. Enjoy.

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  • SliverSliver Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    There is software out there that can rip certain types of files. Problem is, the sites that support/host/link the aplications are the same ones with roms/emulators so if you want to find one you're on your own.

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  • DalbozDalboz Resident Puppy Eater Right behind you...Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Use software that can tell you want kind of tracks are on the disc. Some PS1 discs used normal CD audio tracks for their music and some used digital files in the data track. I don't know if Nero or any free programs like ImgBurn will do it as I've never tried, so you'll have to find that one out for yourself.

    Otherwise, Sliver is pretty much spot on.

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  • xxhennersxxxxhennersxx Registered User regular
    edited November 2006
    some games (like mortal kombat trilogy) can actually be ripped using normal audio ripping software. Test out some of your games by trying to play them in a CD player. These can be ripped using audio ripping software (such as even windows media player). Besides that, I dunno how to help you.

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  • MegaMan001MegaMan001 CRNA Rochester, MNRegistered User regular
    edited November 2006
    Thanks for the help guys, I'll try that audacity trick and then work with windows media and see what I come up with.

    Feel free to lock this up unless anyone else has ideas.

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