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    CD ripping software?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by dinesh, Jan 19, 2006.

  1. dinesh

    dinesh Notebook Guru

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    To rip Cd's pretty good, to mp3, and the ability to retrieve the song names online?
     
    dinesh, Jan 19, 2006
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    I use winamp pro. I upgraded to the pro so I can burn/rip at unlimited speed.
     
    Amber, Jan 19, 2006
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    Nero also does it.
     
    dr_st, Jan 19, 2006
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    Many programs have the ability to do that. iTunes does, but not as efficient as others. I use Winamp Pro, it rips the songs very fast or you can try the free dBpowerAMP music converter/ripper. It's free and works pretty well.
     
    pt9386, Jan 19, 2006
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    I use CDex -- google it, it's freeware (I think you can find it on www.sourceforge.net but I'm not positive).
     
    dragonesse, Jan 19, 2006
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    Windows media player. Also wma is supported, and contrary to a many people belief, you can change the bitrate pretty much.

    MP3 128-320 kbps
    WMA 48-192 kbps (but actually sounds better than mp3 at the same BR)
    WMA VBR from 40-75 to 240-355 kbps
    WMA lossless 470-940 kbps

    It automatically stores the meta data.

    Cheers,
     
    ikovac, Jan 19, 2006
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    I use Windows Media Player. Since I've been using WMP for most of my media needs, I've started ripping CDs in WMA format. I don't intend on sharing my music with people and I don't plan on switching back to iTunes or getting a Mac, so it's not really a problem. Plus, my MP3 player supports WMA, which may save me some space.

    The only thing I don't like about WMP10 for ripping is that A) It automatically puts it into Artist and Album folders. I haven't found a way to get around this. I want it to go straight into the root of my music. Also, B) If you want to change the file seperator to something that isn't offered by default you either have to edit the registry or download a little plugin tool. I prefer my files be named using Artist - Title format, but it'd always turn out Artist-Title using WMP's default seperator.
     
    OpenFace, Jan 19, 2006
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    Windows Media Player, Realplayer Jukebox, Winamp pro, and iTunes are the ones I have used. No complaints on any of them.
     
    zicky, Jan 19, 2006
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    I used CDEX, but it gave me grief when I went to XP SP2. Now I use audiograbber. Make sure to get and use the LLame encoder.
     
    noahsark, Jan 19, 2006
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    I use iTunes mainly for audio CDs. I use Sonic for everything else.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jan 19, 2006
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    I'd recommend EAC (It does exactly what it says, exact rips) However, most people wouldn't even be able to tell the difference unless your one of those audio freaks from HydrogenAudio :) Second choice I'd recommend is CDex.
     
    iOsiris, Jan 19, 2006
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  13. Lil Mayz

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    You don;t really need CD ripping software. Win XP does it, and iTunes retrives song names online and there is the feature on iTunes to convert to AAC audio files and compress the file further and fit more on to your CD or mp3 player. Most mp3 players play AAC files although it is not as popular as mp3
     
    Lil Mayz, Jan 20, 2006
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  14. olyteddy

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    XP is the operating system. You still need a program to rip a CD. CDEX is a smart choice. iTunes isn't, unless you have an iPod. AFAIK the iPod is about the only portable device to support AAC. So I guess AAC wouldn't be as popular as MP3.
     
    olyteddy, Jan 20, 2006
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    Um guys? iTunes can rip to MP3 too, you just need to change the codec in the preferences, you can specify what bitrates/vbr you want too.
     
    cheziyi, Jan 21, 2006
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