Whats the best free program for capturing music running on computer?

[medjuck]

And given my ineptitude I'd prefer and easy one.

Edited April 22, 2015 by medjuck

[l p]

www.mp3mymp3.com/

simple to use. can select wav instead of mp3 in options.

but, at least for me, have to leave the computer alone while it's recording (can't cruise the web). otherwise there are audible hiccups on the resulting recording from webpages loading, keyboard use, etc.

[ejp626]

I've used Total Recorder, though it costs a nominal amount. I actually have to reinstall this after my desktop computer died. I used to record compulsively, but seem to have kicked the habit close to a year ago and am not sure I want to start up again.

[clifford_thornton]

[A Lark Ascending]

I've had many years of happy use of Total Recorder.

[Chuck Nessa]

Me too.

[medjuck]

Thanks but Total Recorder seems to be for PCs only not Macs.

[Chuck Nessa]

Dang, I use both and hadn't checked.

[medjuck]

Just checked and mp3mymp3 seems to be for pcs only too.

[Scott Dolan]

Audacity? It's kind of a pain in the ass at first, but their are plenty of instructions and tutorials online.

[Stefan Wood]

Yes, I second Audacity.

A long time ago I used Rogue Amoeba's Audio Hijack. It is flawless for capturing audio, into whatever format you want. I see it is $49 for license. Still worth it.