Creating MP3s on a mac?

[alm99]

Is there a way to rip a cd to mp3 via the OSX by not using iTunes and their AAC format?

I am coming from windows where I used the lame encoder and EAC. I am assuming EAC and lame are windows only and have yet to search to see if they are compatible with OSX.

 

[randomlinh]

haven't used it but there is something called Max: http://sbooth.org/Max/
uses cdparanoia's code.

or you can set itunes to rip to mp3's, and to use error correction. though, if you're deadset on lame, Max would probably be your bet.

 

[sourceninja]

Just an FYI, AAC is not apples format. Not that that matters. More to the point, I have used the iTunes-LAME Encoder to some success.

http://code.google.com/p/black...es-lame/downloads/list

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

AAC ? Apple's Audio Codec
AAC = Advanced Audio Codec

Can't you use Audacity?

 

[TheStu]

You can rip CDs in MP3 with iTunes.

Just go to Preferences (Command+,) and right there on the General Tab, hit Import Settings.

 

[magnux]

If you're used to EAC, grab XLD. It does FLAC/MP3/etc. And yes, it uses LAME.

 

[alm99]

Thank, didn't realize iTunes could rip to MP3.

 

[Megatomic]

Where does iTunes put ripped mp3s? When I rip a CD I keep a copy on my fileserver for my wife and kids to use also.

 

[sourceninja]

In the itunes library.

 

[Megatomic]

Ok, I just looked in the iTunes library and the mp3s are stored in a directory structure similar to what I use on my fileserver. Artist name/Album name/Song name. I think I will try to use iTunes rather than Max next time, Max doesn't get the cddb info like CDex does. I have to type in all the info myself, including id3 info.

 

[VinylxScratches]

I think a lot of people try to scour the internet and look for apps to do things that are already under their nose .

 

[Megatomic]

Originally posted by: VinylxScratches
I think a lot of people try to scour the internet and look for apps to do things that are already under their nose .

Guilty as charged.