CNET Editors' review
For ripping audio CDs, burning CDs and DVDs, and converting tracks, Easy CD-DA Extractor excels. Besides rolling in support for Apple Lossless, the latest update focuses on back-end changes that should improve the audio quality and make the program faster.
A well-organized interface displays all of the major features and settings. Four tabs across the top access the Audio CD Ripper, the Audio File Format Converter, Audio CD Creator, and MP3/WMA CD Creator. Ripping CDs is simple: Insert a disc and the Audio CD Ripper window displays info such as artist, track list, year, track length, and album length. The destination folder, the quality and format of output tracks, and even the filename format are all easily edited.
MP3 settings include the ability to choose constant, average, or variable bit rates. The Audio File Format Converter window features a drag-and-drop file selection topped by a conversion-format window. The program supports a large list of lossy and lossless formats including MP3, OGG, WMA, APE, FLAC, AAC, and 3GP. The Audio CD Creator window lets you drop files into that screen, choose the recording speed, and toggle the test feature. The MP3/WMA CD Creator window works similarly and adds much-needed support for data discs.
Easy CD-DA Extractor is easy to learn, quick to use, and loaded with features. It stands tall among the teeming mass of CD-ripping/music-conversion apps.
Publisher's Description
From Poikosoft:
Easy CD-DA Extractor is the most comprehensive multi format audio converter and is extremely easy to use. Rips audio CDs, converts audio files, and burns CDs & DVDs. All popular audio formats are supported. Includes editing of metadata, and copying of CDs & DVDs. Uses GD3, MusicBrainz, freedb, and Amazon to retrieve metadata and cover art from the Internet metadata servers. Unique features of Easy CD-DA Extractor: Intuitive and easy-to-use interface. Best audio codecs out of the box for best audio quality. Exact and reliable CD ripping with error detection and two-pass verification of audio. Extremely high-performance ripping and converting that takes advantage of the multimedia features of processors. Multi-core audio converter that allows parallel audio conversion with up to 8 parallel converters. ReplayGain for automatic loudness leveling on playback . Supported audio formats include: Dolby Pulse AAC / HE AAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, Monkey's Audio, FLAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, Windows Media Audio, and WavPack.
What's new in this version: Version 16 includes GD3 premium metadata, Dolby Pulse AAC / HE AAC encoder, parallel audio conversion, updated codecs, new metadata support.
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Version: Easy CD-DA Extractor 15.3.2
Pros
do not install. use 15.00
Cons
rips slower than 15.0 do not install.
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"Fast, efficient, robust package. Good trial plan"
Version: Easy CD-DA Extractor 15.3.2
Pros
Fast, efficient, robust package. Good trial plan
Cons
User interface could be modernized but still works
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"Best Audio Converter !"
Version: Easy CD-DA Extractor 15.2.5.1
Pros
It just does everything with audio. I don't need any other audio applications but this, Winamp and iPod.
Cons
If it would do the same with video.
Summary
Can't find better audio converter.
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"i want to see reviews from cnet before I download"
Version: Easy CD-DA Extractor 15.2.5.1
Pros
appears to be a long time listing on cnet
Cons
cannot determine if the site is legitimate because the one star ratings will not post on computer
Summary
when cnet gets organized I may consider download
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"Great all-round CD & audio toolkit"
Version: Easy CD-DA Extractor 15.2.5.1
Pros
CD burning and ripping with finesse. Wide format support audio conversion and metadata editor.
Cons
Doesn't always find album art (only searches Amazon)
Summary
Does everything you need for handling audio files.
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"so wonderful"
Version: Easy CD-DA Extractor 15.2
Pros
it works the fastest among other softwares I am using,I think it the best one
Cons
nothing I can say
Summary
just have a try,you will like it sooner or later
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"Worth the money!"
Version: Easy CD-DA Extractor 15.1
Pros
I've bought this product since september last year. Worth the money.
Cons
No negative comments.
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"Truth in Advertising"
Version: Easy CD-DA Extractor 15
Pros
Very simple to operate. clearly understandable interface. Automatically collects and assigns titles, artists, album, date of release, artwork etc with the click of a mouse. Product is crystal clear and good quality.
Cons
I'll let you know when I find one.
Summary
I loved it so much I got the full version and I've never been sorry. I'm keeping this great tool!
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"Best I've tried anyway!"
Version: Easy CD-DA Extractor 2011.3
Pros
Fast. Easy. All automatic if the CD is in a dbase--freecd, Music Brainz. First 30 days free. Rips a CD of 12 songs fast. Started the rip. Went 2 restroom (#1)-came back-Done!
Cons
If you only have a few CDs to rip, and don't expect to buy any more, in the post 30-day future, it'd cost you close to 50 bucks -- you'd probably want to use a freebie like CDex instead.
Summary
If you won a lot of CDs this will make your life easier if you're transitioning to mobile music listening. Otherwise, Very fast.Easy to use.Open it.Insert CD.All automatic if the CD is in a dbase--freecd, Music Brainz. Hit-rip the cd.Tthat's it.Lota CDs?(I'm old&have 1000s+many transfered from vinyl).First 30 days free.Rips a CD of 12 songs fast.Started the rip.Went 2 restroom (#1)-came back-Done!
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"Great audio file conversion"
Version: Easy CD-DA Extractor 2011.3
Pros
Very solid. Fast and easy to use. Excellent audio quality. Frequent updates. I must have been using this for more than 5 years now. One time registration years ago has given me all version upgrades. Great customer support !!
Cons
No Cons. It simply works.
Summary
Worth the money. Great product and support. Very rare program are this well made.
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