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How do I rip the music to mp3?

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Rikki
Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
First question. How do I rip the music to mp3?

Second question. No1 son uses the itunes on my computer. Can I transfer them to my laptop using a pen drive?
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  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    iTunes or Windows media player. In Windows Media Player, make sure that you choose the correct options, as otherwise it will 'rip' to Windows Media Audio(.wma), not .mp3.

    Not a problem transferring via portable drive.
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    They are both rubbish! Use a proper ripper like dbPowerAmp music converter. Full instructions are given on this webpage and I can mail you a download like for the last free version.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    espresso

    That's not true at all. I also have dbPowerAmp. It's great for all kinds of codecs, but the lady just wants to 'rip' CDs to .mp3.

    Windows Media Player will do the job quickly and efficiently.
  • nickmack
    nickmack Posts: 4,435 Forumite
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    I use Audiograbber with the LAME encoder, once installed, it's easy to use and the quality is excellent.
  • jampton
    jampton Posts: 224 Forumite
    I recommend http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ for a competent pc user or http://www.mgshareware.com/frmmain.shtml for the less advanced user
  • mrs_baggins
    mrs_baggins Posts: 1,290 Forumite
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    I go with Donnie on this one purely for simplicity.
  • jampton
    jampton Posts: 224 Forumite
    I go with Donnie on this one purely for simplicity.

    You are assuming that we all find windows media player simple to use - as I haven't used it regularly for years I find it tricky / irritating to use

    I wouldn't have a clue where to start to rip a cd with it
  • wolfman
    wolfman Posts: 3,225 Forumite
    Audiograbber and FreeRip as mentioned are two very simple easy to use apps.

    Windows Media Player is another good option. Depends what you use. I personally prefer a seperate single app (like the above two) instead of something like iTunes or WMP.
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  • Moneymaker
    Moneymaker Posts: 1,984 Forumite
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    I use iTunes. It's simple to use and does an adequate job for my old ears. Just make sure that in
    iTunes -> Preferences -> Advanced -> Importing
    you select "MP3 Encoder" if that's what you want. (AAC is better).

    I also use iTunes for importing audiobooks from CD. In this case you should select AAC Encoder and Setting: Spoken Podcast. A handy script called "Make Bookmarkable" can be used to change AAC to .m4b file type and that let's the iPod remember where you were when you last switched off.
  • nickmack
    nickmack Posts: 4,435 Forumite
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    Moneymaker wrote:
    I use iTunes.

    iTunes. :mad: Agggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
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