Scheduled Recording
Set a timer to capture live radio shows or podcasts while you're away. Perfect for time-shifted recording of your favorite programs.
Professional Audio Recorder
Cinch Audio Recorder Ultimate
Turn Streaming into Owning
Cinch Audio Recorder captures any audio playing on your computer - from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, or any streaming service. No login required. No account ban risk. Just click Record, play your music, and Cinch automatically splits tracks, identifies songs, and adds album art and lyrics. Works with Windows 10/11 and macOS 13.5+.
- 1-Click Recording - Just click Record and Play - no complex settings. Cinch automatically splits a continuous recording into separate MP3 files, one song per track.
- Perfect Quality - Captures crystal-clear MP3 (up to 320kbps) or lossless FLAC, ALAC, WAV.
- Auto Tagging - Automatically names your songs with Title, Artist, Album. No more "Track 1, Track 2".
- Album Art and Lyrics - Automatically downloads cover art and embeds synced lyrics into your files.
- Ad-Free Recording - Removes ads between songs automatically. Only the music you love.
- Silent Recording - Mute speakers while recording. Perfect for the office or library.
- Works Forever - Streaming services update anti-bot measures? No problem. If your computer can play it, Cinch can record it.
- No Login Required - Record from any streaming service without entering your password. Your account stays safe.
Free Trial Record up to 9 songs free. Start recording in seconds.
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Record from any streaming platform or PC audio source
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More Features
Six extras that take over the parts you would otherwise fix by hand.
Silent Recording
Mute your speakers while recording continues silently in the background. Perfect for recording at the office or in shared spaces without disturbing anyone.
Smart Ad Filter
Automatically detects and removes ads between songs from free streaming accounts. Saves hours of manual editing and gives you clean recordings.
Smart Track Merge
Some streaming services split songs with brief silence between tracks. Cinch automatically detects and rejoins them into complete, uninterrupted songs.
Batch Metadata Editor
Edit artist, album, title, year, and more for hundreds of songs at once. Copy metadata across your entire library with a single click.
Ringtone Maker
Trim any recording to create custom ringtones. Set precise start/end points and export directly to your phone for personalized alerts.
How It Works
Three simple steps to build your offline music library
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Start Recording
Launch Cinch Audio Recorder and click the Record button. Play your favorite music on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, or any streaming service.
- One-click recording start
- No complex settings required
- Works with any audio source
2
Auto Process
Cinch automatically splits songs, identifies metadata (artist, album, title), fetches cover art and lyrics, and filters out ads - all while recording.
- Automatic song detection
- ID3 tag recognition
- Cover art & lyrics included
3
Enjoy Your Music
Choose your preferred format - MP3 for compatibility, or lossless WAV/FLAC/ALAC for audiophile quality. Your music library is ready to enjoy offline, forever.
- MP3 up to 320kbps
- Lossless format support
- Perfect metadata organization
Want the full walkthrough?
Installation, recording settings, song recognition, metadata editing and troubleshooting, all documented with screenshots.
Why Cinch?
The most powerful audio recorder for music lovers
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Studio-Grade Quality
Records at 24bit/48kHz with crystal-clear audio. Export in any format you need.
MP3 - FLAC - WAV - ALAC - M4A
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Fully Automatic
Auto-detects songs, adds tags, fetches album art and lyrics - even fixes your existing MP3s.
Works with your existing library
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Works With Everything
Record from any streaming service or PC audio source. No limitations.
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and more
What Users Say
Trusted by music lovers worldwide
"This software is amazing! I can easily save all my playlists with perfect quality and automatic tag recognition. The lyrics feature is a great bonus. Highly recommend to all music lovers!"
"Clean interface, simple operation. The silent recording feature is my favorite - works great in the office without disturbing colleagues. The ad filter saves so much time!"
"Tried many similar tools, Cinch is the most stable. Auto tag recognition accuracy is impressive, and the batch metadata editor saves tons of organization time. Would love to see Linux support."
System Requirements
Minimum system requirements to run Cinch Audio Recorder
Windows Version
- OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: 1GHz processor or above
- Memory: 1GB RAM or higher
- Storage: 200MB free hard disk space
- Internet: Live connection required for activation
- Sound Card: Windows-compatible sound card
Mac Version
- OS: macOS 13.5 or later
- Processor: Apple Silicon or supported Intel Mac
- Memory: 2GB RAM or higher
- Storage: 200MB free hard disk space
- Internet: Live connection required for activation
- Audio: Built-in audio output device
Cinch Audio Recorder FAQ
Quick answers about recording streaming audio, free-trial limits, tagging, and system support.
What can Cinch Audio Recorder record?
Cinch Audio Recorder can capture any audio playing on your computer, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, internet radio, podcasts, and other streaming services.
Does Cinch Audio Recorder add song tags automatically?
Yes. Cinch can automatically identify tracks and save song title, artist, album, cover art, and lyrics when that information is available.
Is there a free trial for Cinch Audio Recorder?
Yes. The free trial lets you record up to 9 songs so you can test the workflow before purchasing a lifetime license.
Which operating systems does Cinch Audio Recorder support?
Cinch Audio Recorder supports Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS 13.5 or later.
Turn Streaming into Owning
Start building your offline music library today. Try free (9 songs), then unlock unlimited recording with a lifetime license.