They're simple enough for a child to use, yet have the capability and performance a professional demands. And they're two of the most bug-free programs I've ever used on any platform at any time. There are no Windows versions of these programs. We all owe Adaptec thanks for continuing to support and update these classics. Markus Fest, the programmer behind Toast and Jam, is absolutely one of the greatest assets the Mac has ever had.
CD recording can be a pleasure or a trial.
At this time, there is nothing generic about it. Everything depends on the quality of your software and hardware. This prevents power glitches or outright failure from ruining a CD recording session. Now that CD-R blanks are so cheap, cost isn't an issue. But the loss of time is.