Roxio Creator NXT 3 (Old Version)

As others have pointed out, Roxio crashes -- a lot. I tend to save my work a lot, but it's still annoying. The two previous versions had this same problem...The larger problem has to do with the "Audio Editor" (aka "Sound Editor") function. The interface is very nicely designed and quite intuitive. But the program is intended to let you edit, merge and blend various audio files to create a single music track or customized compilation of tracks, and yet every single transition between audio files, whether blended, spaced apart or pushed together for a "hard edit," is marred by a loud, split-second burst of static. This is true even on files in which you've manually faded down the volume to zero on the first track, and manually faded up the volume on the second track! Previous versions of Roxio were plagued by this same defect, but I could work around it with the manual fades and other editing tricks. Not so with this latest version. This defect basically renders the entire audio editing function useless as it's impossible to make seamless transitions from one file (song) to the next. It's maddening that after several years and several updates Roxio still can't produce a useful version of what is arguably the basic, often-used element of the Creator package. I'll never buy a Roxio product again. I've stuck with the company for years because they do some things quite well, in terms of the interface and packaging of the various tools. But no more. I'm done.

Roxie Creator 9 is not compatible with my new PC so I was forced to upgrade to Creator NXT 3. I only give it 4 stars because I have not used all of it yet. The music section (burning CDs, creating labels) works just fine. If you have used Roxie Creator 9 in the past it is basically the same thing only better. No problem with the install at all. The labels I made with Creator 9 (old PC) was saved on thumb drive and they opened right up with Creator NXT 3. I read some bad reviews but I have not experienced those problems. Ordered it from Amazon and received it in two days. I hope this is helpful.

I was pleased when I used the photo processing program, somewhat similar to photoshop which I have been using since version 4. I have only used the disk copy feature one time, but it works quite well.the program loaded quite easily and fast into my computer. I don't think the registration worked, I did not get the email to verify. I found nothing else about registering it.I have also used the cd creator versions since 2.I am using windows 8.1.

I should have known better. This is my second experience with Roxio. The previous program was difficult to use and this one is no better. It does not meet my expectations at all. Save your money for a more usable program, although I don't have any suggestions. Don't be drawn in by the "3D" features. There are so many disclaimers about what equipment it will work with that I doubt it will be useful to anyone. Just a gimmick in my opinion. All I really wanted was a program compatible with Win8.1 to recover some previous projects. The old program was not compatible with Win8.1. The new program won't even recognized projects created under the old version. The only winner here is Roxio got some more of my hard earned cash!

SEE BELOW 2/25/15 for "Happy Fix"....WAS=DO NOT BUY THIS SOFTWARE! IT WILL NOT INSTALL! Don't waste your time or money! I have a 'straight up' WIN 7 Pro, 64 bit, I5 Asus machine and totally unable to install. I read the feedback and tried every possible combination (No check for updates, check for, complete install, custom install, etc, etc). I even tried it with virus protection off. End result = no install with "ROXIO CREATOR NXT 3 Wizard was interupted" error EVERY time....It will be going back to amazon NOW = 2/25/15 FOLLOW UP: I put a query into Corel just on a lark, not expecting any resolution (OR even an answer back!)...Not only did I get an answer back, but a very polite apology and offer to remote log onto my PC and see if Roxio (corel) could install. The tech was absolutely superb and in very short order was able to install and get Roxio up and running!It does not appear that I was doing anything wrong (how hard can an install be, right?), but by watching my screen, there were definite install tricks in work...All in all though, I am way impressed with Roxio support and will for sure give the NXT3 a try rather than returning it to Amazon.

I returned this product, totally unacceptable. First thing during the install process it says there are programs that are incompatible that need to be uninstalled AND DOESN'T NAME THEM. Well, that's a big problem in my opinion as the programs on my computer are there because I want them and I certainly want to be the one to decide if they stay or go.So then I call to get more information and am told I must register the product and get a code before I can talk to anyone, so I do that. Nice, except the code never comes! Talk about horrible customer service, thanks but no thanks I have other options.

To tell you the truth, I don't see that there is much difference between this version and the original NXT. Except that they keep pestering you to buy the latest version. I have been using Roxio Creator since it first came out. My biggest gripe is that the catalog files that were created by earlier versions are not readable by the NXT version. There isn't even a utility available. The only reason to buy this is compatibility with Windows 10.

THIS PROGRAM IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! This does everything that you need it to do to have FUN on your computer!You can do recording, you can do editing, you can use it for photos. It is so much fun. Personally, I use this mostly for editing my pictures and downloading music cd's. The possibilities with this are endless and I cannot wait to learn how to do more!

I looked, in vain, for some 'on paper' guidance I could understand and follow, apart from the info. that appears on-screen.I found too much of the screen info. difficult to follow.I suppose the program is OK if you're 'into' computers but I found easier (and cheaper) alternatives to this.