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SonicStage Digital Archive

by: Sony Corporation

Publication date: 2020

Topics: Sony, OpenMG, MD, Net MD, Hi-MD, Minidisc, Walkman MD

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Welcome

This is the SonicStage Digital Archive.

These files are provided for users who are in the need to sync their Minidisc recorders with a Windows-based PC, or simply for those who are interested on how this software evolved during its lifespan.

Contents

This archive originally contained all possible SonicStage versions circulating around the Internet. OpenMG Jukebox and Music Center for PC 1.0 were included too, as it contains common dynamic link libraries. Music Center for PC 2.0 and above are not included because it was rewritten as a Chromium app.

According to an administrator of Sony Insider forums, SonicStage 4.3 Ultimate was built with portions of SonicStage V, so we can consider it a hybrid variant.

Quick Download

You can use these quick links if you are not familiar with Internet Archive's basic file viewer. Each link describes the sub-version and build number respectively. Language-specific builds are denoted with JAPAN or USA where applicable.

OpenMG Jukebox 1.2: [05.05120]
OpenMG Jukebox 2.2: [00.08231] [01.08270 (JAPAN)] [01.08270 (USA)]
SonicStage 1.1: [10.14012]
SonicStage 1.5: [03.08230] [06.12030] [53.17120 (JAPAN)] [53.17120 (USA)]
SonicStage 2.3: [00.11161]
SonicStage 3.0: [03.02220]
SonicStage 3.1: [00.03290]
SonicStage 3.4: [03.15140]
SonicStage 4.3: [01.14050] [01.14280 (ULTIMATE)*]
SonicStage 4.4: [00.12170 (JAPAN)]
SonicStage V (The Japan-only release): [01.11141 (JAPAN)]
Music Center for PC 1.0 (Based on SonicStage V): [00.08241] [02.12150]
x-APPLICATION (Possible SonicStage 6.0 rebranding): [04.06150 (JAPAN)]

* Latest recommended version for NetMD management.

Downloading a Specific Version

Choose ISO Image, ZIP or Windows Executable on the right toolbar. An arrow will appear. Click on it to show a drop-down menu. Every version is highlighted on the list for you. Most files were repackaged in ISO format but can be uncompressed using a ZIP-based decompression tool.

Information about OpenMG Jukebox 1.2

This variant of OpenMG Jukebox came bundled for use on VAIO computers. Different to its successors, its installer requires a serial number. You must write 63351-87917-33367-01145 during installation to get past the check.

Information about SonicStage V and MD Recorder Owners

Please note that SonicStage V (JP) and Music Center for PC V1 (based on former SonicStage V code) won't connect with MD players. The latest supported versions for those devices is v4.3 (English) and v.4.4 (Japanese).

Compatibility

SonicStage 1.5 to 3.4 may not work under Windows Vista or above. The recommended versions are 4.3, 5.0 and Music Center 1.0. Versions below (and including) 4.4 do work with Windows XP.

OpenMG Jukebox 1.2, the earliest version available on this archive, will not run under Windows 10. In addition, it requires at least Windows 98 First Edition.

Security Recommendations

Please consider the dangers of using outdated software under production-use systems. Installations under virtual machines are recommended.

Sources

These files were gathered from different sources, including the special 4.3 version crafted for Sony Insider Forums users. Some versions of SonicStage were taken from OEM CD's, such as Sony CLIÉ handhelds. The very last version of SonicStage Generation 4 was uploaded thanks to the rectification of an Archive.org user.

Acknowledgements

We would like to acknowledge the contributions of u/eastrain for making possible this archive to contain more versions of this software. As always, these contributions will go in benefit for the future generations. Preserving is caring. In addition, I would like to thank the MiniDisc.wiki team for linking this page in the main Software section.

Addeddate: 2020-03-31 18:59:17

Identifier: jp.sony.omgjbox

Rights: Copyright (C) 1999-2020 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. Original contributions (C) Sony Insider Forums.

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Year: 2020

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Reviewer: lightbulblegacyarchive - - March 13, 2022
Subject: Reply to Judd Sandage

I would be glad to add SonicStage Premium to the archive if someone has access to the original install media for it (e.g. recovery autosetup files or InstallShield EXE, etc). This space is always open for contributions. :) Cheers

Reviewer: Judd Sandage - - February 5, 2022
Subject: SonicStage Premium

Any chance for SonicStage Premium? Its for those rare PCs with an MD drive built in.

Reviewer: fakesecretagent - - June 12, 2021
Subject: x-appli 6

There's also the software missing between SonicStage V and Music Centre for PC 1.0 avaliable here (https://www.tommys-pc.com/x-appli_v6.html), and x-appli 6 also still supports Hi-MD with an optional driver included.

Reviewer: W00fer - - May 23, 2020
Subject: Incorrect information

The information you have provided is slightly incorrect as SonicStage 4.4 (Japanese only) is in fact the last release that supports Minidisc. I have tried it myself and am in the process of translating it (partially for now). So SonicStage 4.4 and not 4.3 CP is the last to support minidisc. Thanks however for putting up this archive.

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