CNET Editors' review
We approached Express Rip warily after a morning of reviewing some absolutely dreadful audio software. Would this be yet another semifunctional, poor quality application? Fortunately for us (and you), Express Rip is a refreshingly functional and well-designed piece of software.
The program's interface is attractive and intuitive, with graphical buttons representing its major features. We inserted a CD and the program immediately connected to the MusicBrainz database and grabbed the track names and other album information. Ripping the CD was as easy and choosing a destination folder and choosing from among 21 output formats. The program quickly ripped the tracks and saved them appropriately. To be honest, Express Rip doesn't have a ton in the way of features; users can adjust the encoder settings if they want, and the program gives users a choice between MusicBrainz and FreeDB for album information. There are a few other basic items that can be customized, and that's about it. But we don't love Express Rip for its multitude of features; we love it because it's easy to use and does what it's supposed to do, which is a lot more than we can say for many similar programs. It also has an online Help file that is well-written and thorough, another rarity. We think this program is a great choice for users who need a basic but well-designed CD ripper.
Express Rip is free. The program installs a desktop icon without asking and leaves a folder behind upon removal. We highly recommend this program to all users.
Publisher's Description
From NCH Software:
Express Rip lets you extract digital-audio tracks directly from audio CDs to either WAV or MP3 files free on your hard drive. Extract audio from CDs to WAV or MP3 for free. Save track information or 'tags' (including title, artist, album and more) to MP3 files or create custom information. Save tags to wave files using the CART and BWF methods. This is one of the few CD rippers that can do this. Automatically link to an online database to obtain track and album name information. Complete control over MP3 encoding, including constant and variable modes at selectable bit rates. The program can be run from the command line for integration with other applications (Plus version).
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All versions:
3.5 starsout of 74 votes
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Current version:
3.1 starsout of 14 votes
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"Contains Malware"
Version: Express Rip 1.81
Pros
Nothing special.
Cons
AVG free has been giving me virus alerts since I installed this.
Summary
Skip this, go for something else!
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"It works great except the database"
Version: Express Rip 1.81
Pros
It works very fast
Cons
The music is database is inaccurate most of the time.
Summary
I like it. It does what I need.
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"Fast and Clean"
Version: Express Rip 1.81
Pros
I tried iTunes, Windows Media Player, and FreeRip (blech). This is faster than of them. There is no reason I should only be getting 3.9x speed. I got more than that years ago with my musicmatch Jukebox Pro ... too bad Yahoo destroyed that.
Cons
I don't know why they make it so cryptic to choose directory and filename information. Thus the loss of one star. Other than that would be 5 stars.
Summary
If you want a fast ripper, look no further. If you want bells and whistles, bloatware, etc., look somewhere else.
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"Contains Malware"
Version: Express Rip 1.81
Pros
Under the circumstances, none at all.
Cons
Avast reports this download as containing malware
Summary
Avast blocked the download.
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"Works well,"
Version: Express Rip 1.81
Pros
Has several types of files supported.
Cons
Needs a better help section.
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"very good for ripping"
Version: Express Rip 1.81
Pros
has an additional speed up to 96000 while others have only 44100.it is fast
and not expensive now comparing to others.it never had problem of loading or reading a disc which i had in some free onesCons
support only by forum[but it is a simple one],no option to burn and you have to open the output folder yourself at the end.
Summary
overall recommended mainly for its extra speed op to 96000
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"Fast rip of CD"
Version: Express Rip 1.81
Pros
Easy interface. Fast action.
Cons
None yet found
Summary
Quick and easy Rip of CD
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"Haven't used it yet."
Version: Express Rip 1.81
Pros
Haven't used it yet
Cons
Haven't used it yet
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"Not bad fro free, but their are better (free too)"
Version: Express Rip 1.81
Pros
Simple easy layout
FastCons
Both data bases have pulled up incorrect info on cds several times, with no easy way (as of yet) to edit or change info
Summary
Not bad, but not great either
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"BEWARE: blue screen of death"
Version: Express Rip 1.81
Pros
Software ran ok, but I've had system problems since then.
Cons
My computer has been crashing and burning lately. Finally got "stdriver32.sys" off the screen. The only occurance of this file was part of this software. Didn't connect the system problems with this software until now.
Summary
STAY CLEAR!!!
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