Expresscribe vs. GearPlayer
Posted By: typing for pennies on 2006-08-21
In Reply to: Does Express Scribe work like GearPlayer?.....thanks :) - Flo
They are both similar although I do find Expresscribe easier to work with. Expresscribe is free - GearPlayer is not. Also, you can only install GearPlayer once with the same install code. If you need to reload it for some reason, you have to get written permission from customer service. In my case, I had been nursing a 'sick' computer that finally crashed just as my new computer arrived late on a Friday. After setting the new computer up, I called customer service to get a new install code - they don't work nights or weekends. So I called them on Monday and they had to fax me a paper to sign stating I was requesting a new install code because my old computer had died and I was having to reinstall on a new computer (if you want to put it on 2 computers, you have to pay extra). I faxed that piece of paper back and it was another 24 hours before they provided me with a new install code. If I had known about ExpressScribe then, I would have just used that. So don't waste your money on GearPlayer.
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I use GearPlayer and when I click (sm)
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http://www.transcriptiongear.com/store/GP0.html?gclid=COm-rfm8x4sCFQMdSgodkHZkCw
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I think you emailed me, but in case not, Gearplayer is what finally worked for me. I tried for a week and never got my other foot pedals to work (I had 2 different Infinity ones). You can get it at transcriptiongear.com and foot pedal comes with it. Worked right away without any glitches like you describe.
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serial port for my foot pedal. My foot pedal has worked fine with several different programs and proprietary software too, sometimes I have had to reselect/reset in in the proprietary programs, but it alwasy works fine. You can ask the Bytescribe people though, and tell them what kind of foot pedal you have and they will make sure you get the correct version so it will work. As for PlayAll it will not work if you have Bytescribe on your computer, at least this is what I have been told my 1 of my employers. I was given a copy of the PlayAll but I can't get it to work, it will open up and I just right down the info I need from it for my records and blank notes, just won't "play" supposedly because I have Bytescribe. I am not taking it off to see or not though. You need to find out what kind of wav files they are though because if the ExpressScribe will play them, then there is really no reason for you to buy Bytescribe too. --Good Luck. 
Foot pedal. Gearplayer costs, but it is worth it! nm
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I absolutely love GearPlayer 4, the newest version. It plays all files
and combine that with a good stereo headset, you'll be all set to go. I am able to hear so well all sorts of dictators. I cannot, and will not, work with Express Scribe, and I have found no other player as superior as GearPlayer. They have a free download you can trial it for 5 days and see if works in your platform/voice files, found at transcriptiongear.com
Gearplayer, Cyberplayer, ExpressScribe,Transcription Buddy, Stop/Start questions
When you work for yourself which voice player do you prefer? I have tried all of the above players and all of them seem to distort the voice when you slow it down. Why can't these players slow down files like the platforms MTSOs use?
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