Burning CDs with Music: From Space Cowboy to Disc Jockey in 5 Easy Steps (Because Your Car Doesn't Have Bluetooth)
Let's face it, folks. Streaming is all the rage these days. But what about those times you crave the tactile pleasure of a physical music collection, or your car obstinately clings to the ancient tech of, gasp, a CD player? Fear not, music lovers (and drivers stuck in the pre-Bluetooth era), for I bring you the glorious guide to burning CDs with Music on your Mac!
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1. Gather Your Burning Brigade
This ragtag crew consists of:
- Your Mac: The trusty captain of this musical voyage.
- A Music Playlist: Filled with the jams that'll have you cruising down memory lane (or just belting out tunes on your next road trip).
- A Blank Disc: Think of it as your blank canvas, ready to be transformed into a sonic masterpiece (or at least a halfway decent mixtape for your bestie).
- An Optical Drive (Unless You're a Modern Mac Maverick): Yes, some newer Macs might require an external USB drive to burn CDs, but fear not, even James Bond uses gadgets sometimes.
Pro Tip: Make sure your blank disc is a CD-R (recordable) and not a CD-RW (rewritable). Trust me, you don't want to accidentally erase your carefully curated playlist during a singalong.
2. Craft Your Musical Masterpiece (or Playlist)
Here's where the magic happens. Fire up Music and get ready to DJ like nobody's watching (except maybe your cat).
Tip: Look for small cues in wording.
- Create a New Playlist: Drag and drop those fire tracks from your library like a digital gunslinger.
- Channel Your Inner Curator: Nix any stinkers (that nasally cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody" doesn't belong, Karen).
- Obsess Over Order (Optional): Do you want a chronological flow or a genre-mashup? The choice is yours, maestro!
Remember: CD capacity is finite, so keep an eye on the playtime to avoid heartbreak (and overflowing playlists).
3. Unleash Your Inner Burner (Metaphorically Speaking)
Now that your playlist is a masterpiece (or at least a banger), it's time to burn baby, burn!
- Insert Your Blank Disc: Treat it with the reverence it deserves (okay, maybe not that much, but be gentle).
- Locate the Elusive "Burn" Button: It's hiding in the top menu bar under "File" and then "Burn Playlist to Disc."
- Choose Your Disc Destiny: Audio CD for classic CD player compatibility, or MP3 CD if you're feeling fancy (but be warned, not all players can handle MP3s).
Hot Take: Consider enabling "Sound Check" to ensure all your songs blast at the same volume. Nobody likes a quiet verse followed by a deafening chorus.
Tip: Take mental snapshots of important details.
4. Witness the Birth of Your CD Masterpiece
Hit that "Burn" button and watch the CD burning progress bar inch its way to completion. This might be a good time to grab a snack, because burning CDs isn't exactly an instant gratification kind of activity.
Patience is a Virtue: Resist the urge to eject the disc mid-burn. Just trust the process and soon, you'll have a physical manifestation of your musical genius (or at least a pretty cool playlist on a disc).
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5. Bask in the Glory of Your Creation
The moment you've all been waiting for! Eject the disc, hold it aloft like a champion, and admire your handiwork.
QuickTip: Look for lists — they simplify complex points.
- Label It Like a Boss: Slap on a cool label with the playlist name and tracklist. Bonus points for artistic flair.
- Pop it in Your CD Player: Cue up the tunes and let the good times roll (or drive, depending on your situation).
Congratulations! You've successfully burned a CD and defied the streaming overlords (at least for this one glorious moment).
Burning CD FAQs
How to make a playlist in Music?
Open Music, click "File" then "New Playlist," and give it a snazzy name. Drag and drop your favorite songs to populate it.
Tip: Read the whole thing before forming an opinion.
How to check how much space is left on a CD?
In Music, right-click on your playlist and select "Get Info." The window will display the playlist's total playtime. Most CDs hold around 80 minutes of music.
How to burn a data CD instead of an audio CD?
Music can't burn data CDs, but you can use the Finder app
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