====== Software ======

===== New software =====

New software created by community members. Most (but not all) are derived from the //linux-minidisc// project and are free and open source (GPL)

==== Web MiniDisc Pro ====

A online cross-platform web app that allows for easy copying of music to a NetMD recorder. Requires a Chromium-based browser. Supports groups and full-width titles.

The Pro fork is under active development and adds features such as audio export from discs, external LP encoders for higher quality, and numerous bug fixes.

**[[:guides:webminidisc|Guide for use]]**

**[[https://web.minidisc.wiki/|Website (Pro)]]**

[[https://github.com/asivery/webminidisc|Pro Github]]

[[https://github.com/cybercase/webminidisc|Original Github]]

[[https://zadig.akeo.ie/| Zadig USB Driver]] (req. for Windows only)

==== Platinum-MD ====

Platinum-MD is a modern NetMD writing tool, using similar libraries as Web MiniDisc. Popular with Mac users for ease of install. At the time of writing has experimental support for Hi-MD, but lacks groups / full-width support.

**[[https://platinum-md.app/|Website]]**

[[https://github.com/gavinbenda/platinum-md|Github]] 

[[https://zadig.akeo.ie/| Zadig USB Driver]] (req. for Windows only)

==== NetMD Wizard ====

Qt-based desktop application that can copy CDs via NetMD, including CDDB lookup.

[[https://github.com/Jo2003/cd2netmd_gui|NetMD Wizard GitHub]]

[[https://github.com/Jo2003/cd2netmd|CD2NetMD GitHub (command line version)]]

[[https://zadig.akeo.ie/| Zadig USB Driver]] (req. for Windows only)

==== netmdcli, himdcli, QHiMDTransfer (linux-minidisc) ====

A reverse-engineered, cross-platform set of libraries (libnetmd, libhimd), command-line tools (netmdcli, himdcli) and a Qt-based GUI (QHiMDTransfer) for NetMD and Hi-MD devices. Allows full quality SP transfer over USB, unlike SonicStage.

Various forks exist:

[[https://github.com/linux-minidisc/linux-minidisc|Upstream project (GitHub)]] - Original project

[[https://github.com/vuori/linux-minidisc|Vuori fork (GitHub)]] - NetMD download support fixes (see [[https://github.com/linux-minidisc/linux-minidisc/pull/62|#62]])

[[https://github.com/gavinbenda/linux-minidisc|Gavin Benda's fork (GitHub)]] - Used by Platinum-MD, contains Vuori's fixes plus some additional changes

[[https://github.com/thp/linux-minidisc|minidisc-ffwd fork (GitHub)]] - Clean-ups, fixes, backports of netmd-js features, UI improvements (both CLI and GUI)

==== UkoziMD ====

A native macOS app that enables users to control their PCLK'd (non netMD) MiniDisc decks, such as the MDS-PC1, MDS-PC2, and MDS-PC3. Currently in the early stages of development, updated frequently. Requires macOS 12.4 or higher. Universal (Intel and Apple Silicon) app. 

**[[https://github.com/ukozi/UkoziMD|Github]]**

==== md-rec ====

A Python-based tool that automatically records, labels and marks tracks on compatible Sony MiniDisc recorders without NetMD.

Requires a Raspberry Pi (or similar SBC) and a basic circuit to connect to the remote port.

**[[https://github.com/fijam/md-rec|GitHub]]**

==== NetMDTool ====

Newly-announced GUI tool for copying audio to NetMD devices. Has not been tested by wiki staff and source code has not been published.

[[https://github.com/cadavrezzz/NetMDTool/releases|NetMDTool GitHub]]

[[https://zadig.akeo.ie/| Zadig USB Driver]] (req. for Windows only)

==== SonyMDRemote ====

AKA LA2YUA SonyMDRemote. A C# application for controlling [[equipment:sony:pro:mds-e12| MDS-E12]] over Serial Port. It should work with the [[equipment:sony:pro:mds-e11| MDS-E11]] and [[equipment:sony:pro:mds-e52|MDS-E52]] as well.

===== Old software =====

Software tools that were created during MD's commercial life, such as SonicStage and Simple Burner.


==== SonicStage ====

Sony's official NetMD software for Windows.

Installation of SonicStage on a modern PC is possible, but driver install requires disabling "Driver signature verification" which reduces system security and may break some other tools.

**[[:guides:sonicstagew10|Guide for use]]**

**[[https://archive.org/details/jp.sony.omgjbox|SonicStage Digital Archive (Includes retail, Japanese and Ultimate releases)]]**

[[https://opticalgarbage.com/wiki/index.php/MiniDisc/Downloads|SonicStage 4.3 Ultimate From Optical Garbage]] 

==== MD Simple Burner ====

Sony tool to record CDs to MDs via USB. {{:software:aiwa_netmd_simple_burner_instructions.pdf| Aiwa Simple Burner Ver. 1.2 instructions}}

<del>[[https://forums.sonyinsider.com/files/file/56-md-simple-burner-200525150zip/|Sonyinsider Download]]</del>

{{ :software:simple_burner.zip | Simple Burner 1, not sure what specific version}}\\
{{ :software:md_simple_burner_2e.zip |Simple Burner 2.0.04.18080 (Jun 8, 2004)}}\\
{{ :software:md_simple_burner_2.0.05.25150.zip | Simple Burner 2.0.05.25150 (Jan 15, 2005)}}\\
{{ :software:netmd.zip | Early Sony NetMD drivers, I think distributed with CMT-M333NT decks and N10's.}}\\

==== Windows ATRAC codecs ====

{{:software:atrac3_decoder_use_with_windows_media_player_6.4_and_7_.exe.zip| Sony ATRAC3 Decoder (use with Windows Media Player 6.4 and 7)}}

{{:software:atrac3.zip| atrac3 ACM codec}} - {{:software:atrac3.rar| rar with Sony installer version 0.98.15 D}} 

On modern systems, VLC can play ATRAC files.


==== Creative MiniDisc Center ====

[[https://archive.org/details/com.creative.soundblaster.mdcenter| Creative MiniDisc Center]] - Another analogue assistant for copying music from the PC to the MiniDisc through analogue connections.

Thanks to Nicolas Bahamondes for sharing.


==== Stock NetMD Software ====

[[http://www.sony.jp/walkman/software/music/| Sony X-app]] - [[https://web.archive.org/web/20171226021413/http://www.sony.jp:80/support/audiosoftware/x-appli/download| Download]]. supports Windows7, 8, 10. Officially only supports the MZ-RH1, but through ini editing can support other players. [[https://blog.goo.ne.jp/akhrtnk60/e/e48bcacd2a382f7cabd933628428521a| Link 1]] [[http://b315panther.g1.xrea.com/netmd.html| Link 2]]

[[software:sonicstage| Sony SonicStage]]

[[https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/portable-music-players-other-portable-music-players/mz-rh1/downloads/W0002236?model=MZ-RH1| Sony Hi-MD Music Transfer for Mac Ver.2.0]] on Sony's MZ-RH1 support site and our {{ :software:himdmusictransfer20.zip | local archive copy}} (unzip to reveal Apple disk image .dmg).

[[software:mulia| Kenwood Mulia]]

[[software:beatjam| Sharp BeatJam]] [[https://mega.nz/file/HFlQAI4I#iP8SedoINnc6qOoAc338QdtCy54U1TqDfJB2b9fojhg| ISO Mega Link v1.2.3.0]]
{{ :software:beatjamnetmddrivers.zip | BeatJam NetMD Drivers}}

{{:software:cd_mdclipeditor_1_0_.zip | Sony MDclip Editor for MDS-DL1 Ver1.0J}} (local archive copy, zipped)

{{:software:sony_cmt-c7nt_flash_updater_c7nt_vup.zip | sony_cmt-c7nt_flash_updater}}

[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Broadband_Navigator| PlayStation Broadband Navigator]] before the last version (.32) could transfer music to a NetMD device plugged into a usb port.

==== PC Link software (non-NetMD) ====

[[https://archive.org/details/md-editor| Sony MD Editor 1 (for PCLK-MD1 / MDS-PC1) ]] {{:software:mdeditor112j.zip |MDEditor112J}}

[[https://web.archive.org/web/20020606173558/http://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/AU/MDS-PC1/mdeup_1.html| Sony MD Editor update page (mac software as well)]]

[[https://archive.org/details/md-editor-2| Sony MD Editor 2 (for PCLK-MD2 / MDS-PC2)]] [[https://web.archive.org/web/20030624000134/http://www.sony.jp/support/h-audio/upgrade/down_md2.html| Sony Update page]]

[[https://archive.org/details/sony-media-communicator-1.0-j | Sony Media Communicator Ver 1.02J (for PCLK-PX1)]]

[[software:m-crew_2.01e| Sony M-Crew 2.01E]]

[[software:sharp:md-pc-link| Sharp MD-PC Link]] uses AD-PCR1, AD-PCR2, AD-PCR3 cable to connect to MD-MT831 and MD-MT832 units over pc. 

[[https://jp.sharp/sc/excite/soft_map/mdsoft/adzar1.html| Also released]] for Sharp's Zaurus PDA. Uses MD-Saurus connection cable AD-ZAR1. {{:software:sharp_zaurus_link_software_.zip| Sharp Zaurus Link Software for PC and PDA}}

==== MDClip ====

(For the firewire units: MDS-DL1 + MDS-LSA1)

[[software:md_clip_editor| Sony MD Clip Editor V1.0J]] - {{:software:mdclip1.zip | MDClip v1.0J zip download}} [[https://archive.org/details/sony_mdclip_editor_1.0j| archive.org iso]] 

Sony MD Clip Editor V2.0J - {{:software:mdclip2.0j_missing_piclabel_folder_.zip| MDClip v2.0J zip download}} (the Piclabel folder is omitted to keep the file size under the 50mb wiki limitation) [[https://archive.org/details/Sony_MDClip_editor_2.0J| archive.org iso]]


==== Misc Deprecated projects ====

[[software:m3u2sburner|M3U2SBurner]] - tool that allows you to pipe mp3/ogg/vqf/wma files into simple burner and auto add title info to openmg's database from id3 tags. Requires Simple Burner + OpenMG to be installed.

[[https://web.archive.org/web/20030203051006/http://www.sorted.org/~pete/Xmd/|Xmd]] - an Open source and primitive NetMD GUI for Mac OS X. The software can only edit disk titles, control playback etc. It has no uploading or downloading functionality.

====Aiwa software====

{{:software:aiwa_mp3inflist.zip| Aiwa mp3inflist}} - Aiwa MP3 editor (Japanese language) Has trouble installing under Windows 8. Most likely desgined for Winxp/2000. {{:software:aiwa_mp3inflist.7z| Original compressed installer}}

{{:software:aiwa_mmfx500manager.zip| Aiwa MMFX500Manager}} ??  {{:software:aiwa_mmfx500manager.7z| Original Compressed Installer}}

===== Palm OS =====

{{:software:palm_mdtitler.zip| Palm MD Titler v1.2}} - [[https://web.archive.org/web/20070219124837/http://www.ellams.f9.co.uk/palm6.htm| Website]] - allows you to use control Sony MD decks and write titles over IR. [[https://palmdb.net/app/md-titler| PalmDB download]]

===== Missing Software =====

[[software:victor_interjuke| Victor Interjuke]]

[[https://web.archive.org/web/20020809073404/http://www.sonyshop.c-tec.co.jp:80/main/audio/dmt-pr1.htm| Sony BitPlay netmd software, part# VUCD-PR1]] {{:software:sony_bitplay_update_1.0.1.0.zip| Update-bp-1.0.1.0.exe}} (1.6MB) - updated 2001.12.28
[[https://www.sony.jp/support/bitplayhome/user/download/Update-bp-1.0.1.0_readme.html| readme]]
[[https://www.sony.jp/products/bitplay/bitplay_style/music_life2/index.html| music life page]]
{{:software:backupwizard_for_dmt-pr1.zip | Bitplay HDD Jukebox Backup Tool - BackupWizard_for_DMT-PR1}} 

[[software:kenwood_stagemaster| Kenwood StageMaster]]

[[https://web.archive.org/web/20080208213504/http://www.esdl.co.uk/body/mdte/mdte.htm| Minidisc Transfer Editor]] {{ :software:mdte.pdf| PDF Brochure}}

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[[https://archive.org/details/musicclip_202404| Sony Vaio Music Clip Music Clip]] (for flash based players) 

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[[software:sanyo_md_disc_master| Sanyo MD Disc Master]]

[[https://web.archive.org/web/20020404013609/http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/internet/www/article/2000/0107/atrac.htm|Liquid Audio Player somewhere after v5.0 likely supported atrac3 playback, if not encoding]]

[[https://web.archive.org/web/20010811100530/http://www.sony.co.jp/Products/ATRAC3/pdl.html| Sony ATRAC3 player ]] test version created for evaluation purposes- developed to run on Microsoft Windows(R) 95, 98, 2000 or Apple(R) Mac OS 8.5 or higher

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