Program to "rip" MP3's to my computer?

[berklee46]

Are there any good programs that will let me quickly convert a CD to MP3 files on my computer? My old machine had Audiocatalyst, but I don't have the program anymore.

 

[Wrong Robot]

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do a search there...there are TONS.

 

[SoComSurfing]

I use CDex. Don't know if it's good or not. Wouldn't know a good one from a bad one, but it get's the job done.

 

[Ty McNeely]

Originally posted by SoComSurfing
I use CDex. Don't know if it's good or not. Wouldn't know a good one from a bad one, but it get's the job done.

Heck yes. CDex ROCKS. Best one I've found. MusicMatch jukebox (standard on Dell comps) is pretty good as well.

 

[berklee46]

Thanks. The Musicmatch program came with my new iPod. I didn't realize it would let me covert CDs to MP3s on my hard drive as well as the iPod.

 

[Wrong Robot]

of course the best program for mp3(and various other formats) ripping and playing, is iTunes.

which is coming to windows soon.

 

[Dave Metts]

I've had the best results using EAC (www.exactaudiocopy.de) for ripping to .wav and then using LAME (don't have a link handy) to encode to mp3. These days I rip to .wav and use Monkey's Audio lossless compression since I've got the hard drive space to burn. If you go this route (EAC + LAME), there are plenty of sites out there with information on getting everything set up.

 

[Ty McNeely]

Originally posted by Dave Metts
I've had the best results using EAC (www.exactaudiocopy.de) for ripping to .wav and then using LAME (don't have a link handy) to encode to mp3. These days I rip to .wav and use Monkey's Audio lossless compression since I've got the hard drive space to burn. If you go this route (EAC + LAME), there are plenty of sites out there with information on getting everything set up.

Who'd you used to be, Dave? I've seen that avatar somewhere before, but can't remember your alter-ego



On topic--
I've used and liked EAC as well, but I didn't like it quite as much as CDex. Both are good programs that will get the job done

 

[JMX]

Get the latest lame binary here:

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CDex and EAC is where it's at.

 

[Dave Castelo]

EAC is an amazing piece of software

 

[James Hart]

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Link is a collection of tutorials and links to the free downloads.

Personally I love that EAC is "Postcardware" the writter just asks that you send him a local interest postcard How cool is that!

 

[Philbiker]

I use CDex. Don't know if it's good or not.

It's good. Really good.

I use EAC and CDex and CDex is better. It has LAME built-in so that saves you steps to get the best sounding MP3s.

 

[Dave Metts]

Originally posted by Ty McNeely
Who'd you used to be, Dave? I've seen that avatar somewhere before, but can't remember your alter-ego

On topic--
I've used and liked EAC as well, but I didn't like it quite as much as CDex. Both are good programs that will get the job done

Hey, sorry about the late reply. I've been busy with studying and all that (I love abstract algebra)... but I digress. I used to go by "Da5id HeX" on here, but I decided to go ahead and lose the "elite kiddie" name. I think my avatar really points out the fact that I'm a math geek -- a label I'm totally comfortable with.

 

[Ty McNeely]

Originally posted by Dave Metts


Hey, sorry about the late reply. I've been busy with studying and all that (I love abstract algebra)... but I digress. I used to go by "Da5id HeX" on here, but I decided to go ahead and lose the "elite kiddie" name. I think my avatar really points out the fact that I'm a math geek -- a label I'm totally comfortable with.

Yes! I couldn't remember. Good to see you in your "real" form, Dave

 

[slick519]

Originally posted by Wrong Robot
of course the best program for mp3(and various other formats) ripping and playing, is iTunes.

which is coming to windows soon.

please.... no... say it aint so!

Why can't Apple keep iTunes special for macs!!!!

well, i at least hope that a windows user has to pay for the windows version.......

Slicks


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