whats the best cd ripping software for osx?
something that will allow me to rip a mix cd (with multiple tracks) as one single wav.

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Originally posted by chinamon whats the best cd ripping software for osx? something that will allow me to rip a mix cd (with multiple tracks) as one single wav.

If you’re playing it in iTunes, it’s easy to rip it in individual tracks and just set it as Gapless.. I love that.

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Originally posted by Jer If you’re playing it in iTunes, it’s easy to rip it in individual tracks and just set it as Gapless.. I love that.

not what i asked.

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Originally posted by chinamon not what i asked.

I’m aware of that. Just offering possible alternatives.

Speaking of alternatives, perhaps Handbrake might be a good option.

Jay, mind if I ask, why are you trying to join separated tracks? Reason I ask is it just seems odd. I've always wanted to split things like sets and mix cd's that people have given me...

I'm not too familiar with handbrake, having used it only a few times for another purpose, but perhaps give it a try?

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Originally posted by MikeyN Jay, mind if I ask, why are you trying to join separated tracks? Reason I ask is it just seems odd. I've always wanted to split things like sets and mix cd's that people have given me...

Likewise. Waveburner is my go-to app for all that jazz now. I can see the reasoning behind continuous mixes though, it’s one file to store / share as opposed to a bunch of different ones.

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Originally posted by Jer Likewise. Waveburner is my go-to app for all that jazz now. I can see the reasoning behind continuous mixes though, it’s one file to store / share as opposed to a bunch of different ones.

Good point! never thought of it from that point of view

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They're all crazy. Even you. You're all...crazy."
"Even me?" she said.
I thought, "Oh right, if I categorically eliminate all other people, it's just me and her. She'd like that.
"Especially you" I said.
"You are virtually the ring leader, the way I see it."
Then, I blew out the candle.

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Originally posted by MikeyN Jay, mind if I ask, why are you trying to join separated tracks? Reason I ask is it just seems odd. I've always wanted to split things like sets and mix cd's that people have given me... I'm not too familiar with handbrake, having used it only a few times for another purpose, but perhaps give it a try?

ive always liked mixes as one big track. if i need to burn then i use a cuesheet. guess im just too accustomed to scene releases of mix cds.

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Originally posted by chinamon ive always liked mixes as one big track. if i need to burn then i use a cuesheet. guess im just too accustomed to scene releases of mix cds.

Very few media players handle gapless tracks and mixes like iTunes does so I can’t blame you or anyone else for just erring on the side of caution and sticking with continuous mixes.

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Originally posted by Jer Very few media players handle gapless tracks and mixes like iTunes does so I can’t blame you or anyone else for just erring on the side of caution and sticking with continuous mixes.

the main problem for me is burning split mixes. even if i set the gap to 00:00 sometimes you still hear that little nanosecond gap/skip sound. burning one single mp3 while using a cuesheet to split tracks while writing has never given me any problems.

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Originally posted by chinamon the main problem for me is burning split mixes. even if i set the gap to 00:00 sometimes you still hear that little nanosecond gap/skip sound. burning one single mp3 while using a cuesheet to split tracks while writing has never given me any problems.

Depending on the software, it can still introduce small noise gaps.. It's a pain in the ass, I know. I haven't burned a compilation since 2004(3?) - it's been all digital media since then so this has well and truly been a non-issue on my side.

Part of my reason to start using Waveburner for more than just mastering was because the software I would use to split would create these gaps or skips due to poor coding / encoding / whatever. I just split up the Diggers EM and am absolutely f*cking loving hearing it sans hiccups. Whee!