Recording Mp3s From Cds
Hi all, I recently cleared out a whole load of unused space on my computer, which has given me a few free gigs. I thought I'd use them to record some of my CDs as MP3s, so I never have to go searching for them when I want music. Trouble is, the program I use is an annoying shareware thing that keeps popping up registration reminders between tracks, so I can't just pop a CD in and let it record while I do something else. Can anybody recommend any other programs to do this with?
Oh, and because I don't want this closed before I get help, please please please don't go talkin' about piracy (music, warez, whatever) here.
Oh, and because I don't want this closed before I get help, please please please don't go talkin' about piracy (music, warez, whatever) here.
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I use Smart Project's ISO Buster and RazorLAME.
Maybe it was NeoNapster that was a repackaged Cdex, but i'd stay away from neoaudio...
Go with <a href='http://www.cdex.n3.net/' target='_blank'>Cdex</a> or just use an <a href='http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/' target='_blank'>Audio Extrator</a> and then encode with <a href='http://www.dors.de/razorlame/download.php' target='_blank'>LAME</a>
place the music onto your PC in a slightly different
format. As long as you went out and paid for the CD
then there's no harm in listening to it on other devices?
I'm not sure if thats how it works but its what i've been
told and read on various sites.
I used MusicMatch to export/import/whatever my CD's
over to PC.
... which is why I gave this disclaimer. Thankfully the first reply was all I needed though. Thanks, Flatline.
Maybe it was NeoNapster that was a repackaged Cdex, but i'd stay away from neoaudio...
Go with <a href='http://www.cdex.n3.net/' target='_blank'>Cdex</a> or just use an <a href='http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/' target='_blank'>Audio Extrator</a> and then encode with <a href='http://www.dors.de/razorlame/download.php' target='_blank'>LAME</a> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I wasn't able to find a working CDex mirror online a few weeks ago, I thought that they changed over to NeoAudio (it's the same thing). If CDex is still around, go with that, definitely.
Hey Cnet may be old as dirt but its still great for shareware. This is where I go if I ever accidentally delete my copy of CDex.....
My CD-Burner came with Nero Burning Rom and it works fine.
Try Cnet or Google
No, I deleted a ton of old unused stuff, and figure I can use the space to have a load of music on at my fingertips. However, doing it this way also makes it easier to burn CDs for my MP3 player, I'll grant you. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
And I went with NeoAudio, since it was the first mentioned and does what I need. I also grabbed CDex, but it's practically identical to NeoAudio.
Sorry skinny.
I should say i'm compulsive about how much space I have on my PC so I rarely keep more then 600mb of MP3 & MV.
Maybe it was NeoNapster that was a repackaged Cdex, but i'd stay away from neoaudio...
Go with <a href='http://www.cdex.n3.net/' target='_blank'>Cdex</a> or just use an <a href='http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/' target='_blank'>Audio Extrator</a> and then encode with <a href='http://www.dors.de/razorlame/download.php' target='_blank'>LAME</a> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I wasn't able to find a working CDex mirror online a few weeks ago, I thought that they changed over to NeoAudio (it's the same thing). If CDex is still around, go with that, definitely. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What... I heard that NeoAudio was just a repackaged CDex with spyware and changed names...
Don't support NeoAudio... it's an exploit of the GPL. They just changed the name and gave you some spyware.
Well, I do care about such things, but couldn't be bothered sorting out the options again for CDex. I'll do that next time I use it.
However, thanks toparanoia/vigilance/Ad-Aware, there ain't no spyware on <i>my</i> PC, bro.
Its really easy, all u do is put music cd in, tell it where you want it to put the new mps, Input what you want the ID tags to be and press encode. Bam your done.
As for my personal use, EAC (secure mode) and LAME 3.90.3 with --alt-preset extreme is completely transparent on my equipment with every CD I have ripped so far. Unless you are going to be using the tracks on a portable mp3 player that doesn't support it, I would highly recommend using one of the VBR presets as these will provide the best filesize to sound quality ratio bar none.
If that were actually possible anway.
Why doesnt the RIAA sue MPEG. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
To be honest, I buy CDs wishing they were in MP3 format already, since that's (for me) the most useful format to have. If you <i>could</i> buy MP3 discs, I no doubt would.
If that were actually possible anway.
Why doesnt the RIAA sue MPEG. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
So you are saying that even though I shelled out $15 to $20+ for a new CD that I shouldn't have the right to listen to it on any medium other than what I paid for? Thanks for the nice little arbitrary set of proposed rules, Mr. Future RIAA Prosecutor.
I like to archive my CD collection simply for the fact that compact discs are subject to wear, tear and eventual breakage, whereas mp3's on my hard drive are much more durable assuming I don't do something stupid. While I can understand why artists and the RIAA might be upset over rampant filesharing via p2p networks, if I want to listen to songs from a CD I bought in something other than my home stereo system, I believe I should have that right. And as far as I know it isn't illegal (yet) to do so. (Someone prove me wrong if I am please).