How to Playback your DSD data files on a Sony Playstation

Originally posted July 24, 2010 

Updated Sept 12, 2013
These pages may have broken links due to upgrade of our recent website.

Because of the wider acceptance of DFF and DSF files, Blue Coast Records is no longer selling ISO image discs.  However, if you would like to experiment, we recommend downloading Korg's Free Audiogate software.  Links for the software can be found at http://audiogate.bluecoastrecords.com along with free DSD downloads to test.  With Audiogate, you can create ISO image discs.  

Not all Sony Playstation 3's play DSD ISO files.  We recommend reading the pages at http://ps3sacd.com/ where serial number information might be found as to whether your Playstation works with DSD ISO images.

From these humble beginnings, there are now more than a 100 devices ready for playing DSD audio.  You can find out more information at DSD-Guide about these devices.

Thank you!
The Blue Coast Crew

DSD Disc Burning

We're excited to begin offering our music in the new DSD Disc Format. DSD Disc is an open format and does not require an SACD transport system to hear the full quality of the Blue Coast Recorings. DSD Discs can be played in any Sony Playstation 3 (PS3), Sony's SCD-XA5400ES and their upcoming SCD-XE800. DSD Disc files can also be played using Korg's AudioGate software which accompanies their MR series DSD Recorders. We are hopeful that additional manufacturers will be adding DSD Disc Format capability in future.

If you are already familiar with burning disc images you may not need the instructions below. If you're not we have set-up a step-by-step procedure for the burning the downloaded ISO disc image file to DVD, including a free (and very simple) image-burning application for Windows users. If you need support please contact us.

NOTE: It will not work to simply copy the ISO file to DVD media. The ISO file must be burned to the disc as an image, which contains the formatting and file structure necessary for the PS3 and other units to read the DSD Disc Format.

Burning the ISO file with a Windows PC (XP/Vista/7):

1. Download the ISO image file of the DSD_DISC from our website.
2. Download Free ISO Burner. (freeISOburner.com, download link at bottom of page)
3. Install Free ISO Burner & open the application.
4. Insert a blank DVD-R (DO NOT use a CD-R/RW).
5. Click the [Open] button and select the ISO image file you downloaded.
6. Check the box labeled "Finalize Disc".
7. Click the [Burn] button to start the disk burning.

Burning the ISO file with a Mac:

1. Download the ISO image file of the DSD_DISC from our website.
2. Start Disk Utility (usually found in Applications\Utilities).
3. Insert a blank DVD-R (DO NOT use a CD-R/RW).
4. Click the Burn button with the black & yellow icon.
5. Use the file browser to select the ISO image file you downloaded.
6. Click the [Burn] button.

You can play DSD Discs on any PS3, including those that are not SACD-compatible. DSD Discs also play on Sony's SCD-XA5400ES and their upcoming SCD-XE800.


Resource Links

• Super Audio Center
• PS3/SACD DSD Disc FAQ
• freeISOburner.com

Live Performance Schedule at California Audio Show

Blue Coast Records, Valence Records and OTR Studios are hosting 2 live performances daily with guest artist from our labels.  The doors will close during the shows and we will record 1-3 pieces, demonstrate our recording techniques and upload to the internet.  Later that night, attendees to the performances will be able to download the songs for free at 44.1 or 96. 

With Gus Skinas' help, we hope to get at least one song on DSD available for testing.  We hope you all come to listen.  Check the website for where to find the downloads.  Artists will be available for signing CDs or items. 

Here's our current show schedule
Engineered and produced by Cookie Marenco, Sponsored by Blue Coast Records and OTR Studios

Confirmed Live Recording Performances
Friday 11am -- Jane Selkye, Singer / Songwriter, Blue Coast Artist
Friday 4pm -- Gregory James, Contemporary Jazz Guitarist and founder Valence Records

Saturday 11am -- Jason McGuire, Flamenco Guitarist, Blue Coast Artist
Saturday 4pm -- Emily Palen, Solo Violin Improvisations, Valence Records Artist

Sunday 11am -- Joshua and the Juncos / Woodie Guthrie for our times, Blue Coast Artist
Sunday 2pm -- Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai / Singers, Songwriters, multi skilled instrumentalists, Blue Coast Artists

Reserve your space in advance. 24 seats available, some standing room.
Email support@bluecoastrecords.com please put the Artist name/CAS in the subject. Confirmation will be emailed.
Doors close at beginning of session for 30 minutes.
Questions answered at the end of the session.

Gus Skinas will be available through out to answer your questions about DSD recording and playback at home.

Blue Coast World at the California Audio Show and free passes

Blue Coast World at the California Audio Show will be offering free passes compliments of Blue Coast World.  To receive your free passes, send an email to:
support@bluecoastrecords.com and include in the subject:
Free Passes to Blue Coast World
In the email, include your name and how many passes you'll need.  We will reserve those tickets for you at will call.

We are thrilled to be hosting a music room at the Show. Blue Coast World will be located on the lobby level in a room called the Platinum Dock of the Bay room.  From July 30- Aug1, you can come by and listen to our music selection, purchase 96 24 downloads, buy CDs from many of the Artists who will be in attendance and meet Cookie, founder of Blue Coast Records.

Several labels will be represented as well as legendary Gus Skinas, one of the first people to pioneer SACD and DSD (direct stream recording). Gus will be available to discuss how to use a Sony Playstation as a DSD playback system. We will be using music from our Blue Coast World catalogue to demonstrate.

We look forward to seeing you there!  For updates, check our Blue Coast World page on Facebook.