Ok stupid question. On my old computer, I used WMP to rip CD's to MP3 and created a library. When it would rip the files, it would automatically put in track name, artist name, album name.
I get a new computer with WMP 10. But when I go to rip a CD, it doesnt automatically put all the details on the file. I dont know what I am missing. I have the retrieve information from internet box checked but dont know what else to do. Any ideas??
Yep. EAC is the only software I have used for about 4 years. It is the standard. Forget WMP, it's a piece of bloated junk.
Actually, foobar2000 is decent for ripping too, but it ain't no EAC. foobar2000 is still my favourite audio player, though. Deceptively plain looking (no flashing lights or graphics-heavy skins here, thank you), but very versatile and flexible.
should work great.. i'd recomment WMP11 beta2. i rip to WMA-lossless only and everything is automated. when you go to rip, it should show the album cover and track names, assuming the CD is legit (not made from mp3s)... glen
I was actually trying to rip my daughters CD so she could put it on the MP3 player she has. I have all the settings the same as the other computer. I wonder if it is because it is on the wireless computer and it is just being slow. I will try the WMP11 beta 2.
Foobar is hands down the best sounding player, but the learning curve is steep. I had to mess with it for about a month before I got it where I liked it. I run Foobar thru a EMU 0404 soundcard to my Altec Lansing MX501 speakers.
WMP gets a bad rap for no real reason. 11 beta is excellent.
WMA-lossless is almost a no-brainer... best format (no data loss from CD) and very compatible with small devices and home devices (streaming) and phones (WMP downconverts for mobile devices to lower res WMA files).
now, if you're stuck using MP3s then WMP probably can be beaten with LAME (even though you need a player now) and if you're on an iPod you're limited to iTunes for ACC if you value quality but there are many good reasons to use WMP i have found... glen
Glen, I use an ipod with my own MP3 files, but I use www.ephpod.com to transfer files. EphPod will allow you to transfer file to and from the ipod.
What is wrong with WMP is the quality that it creates when it rips the original disc. The difference is very evident when compared to the same file ripped with Exact Audio Copy. If you are happy with WMP, then use it, but if you want the best possible copy, then use EAC.
The lossless wma's sound fantastic in the car! I always use WMP and have for years, but then I don't go out of my way to find alternatives to MS software either.
I've ripped my entire CD collection to my computer using WMP and never ever had a problem with it, and the music sounds great (ripped at the highest bitrate) especially for something thats free.
I never use WMP for anything other than video. It doesnt even have a good random play. Not even 50 songs played and it repeats all the songs in the same order again. 50 out of 1500? That doesnt make sense. Beautiful day out. Phill's gonna go get some sun.
it's tough to debate sensibly with apple zealots but lets at least keep a perspective... iTunes has "poor" alot of things. Took to v7 to sniff out and import album art. "compilation" handling is abysmal, too many criticisms to list but it's one strength is enabling newbies to use their ipod AND purchase music.
i use iTunes *only* to sync to my nano but that would be deleted/uninstalled ASAP if i had a different portable player. (i use iTunes to "convert" the .WMA lossless tracks in my main library) down to 128kps AAC for the nano. With the nano you need two libraries if you desire quality music playable on your computer (unless you like low bitrate songs). With WMP you don't (if your player supports WMA) since it will optionally downconvert songs to fit your players memory capacity.
Regarding lossless, I think you have it backwards... AL was a direct response to WMA-lossless based on my knowledge and quick wiki search shows this...
WMA - early 2003 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WMA_Lossless
Apple Lossless - april 2004 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Lossless
(and you can't get lossless songs from iTunes Store can you).
But lets be honest, ripping down a large library to Apple Lossess would be idiotic given the dearth of compatible products (and mobile phones) that can play them... with or without an apple logo. As PCs migrate into the living room Apple will still be the "mac" (small percent of zealots) and you'll be stuck with a format (apple lossless) that the own company shows no real interest in. Video game consoles & portables won't them... glen
I don't like WMP. It's too limited, too bloated, too intrusive.. and just crappity! Maybe I spent too many years at HydrogenAudio forums and got spoiled on great free audiophile software? I dunno, but for me, FLAC, Musepack (which most of my stuff is ripped to), LAME encoded mp3, etc. That's where it's at.
one problem is i'm relying on iTunes and tagging to "exclude" certain songs (or add them later quickly) to be sync'd. (i don't sync the entire "nano library" and skip bad songs on certain CDs).
can i transfer a "smart playlist"... or exclude songs (to sync) with ephpod based on tags in one field?
also, ephpod can transcode/reencoed WMA-lossless >> .AAC/.M4u right?
i'd love to get iTunes and QT off my last PC.. glen
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