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This mostly standard audio utility simply converts files and rips CDs, but it works without a hitch. dBpowerAmp Music Converter has separate interfaces for extracting audio from discs and batch converting tunes. In our tests, the program showed good speed. It can even rip some protected audio CDs and includes a basic player.
It queries CD information from the Web and can automatically create subfolders and name tracks. To keep the download size small, it only includes MP3 (LAME) and WAV codecs, though you can easily download and install additional components from the publisher's site. Similar to other utilities in this genre, dBpowerAmp Music Converter lets you determine the audio quality of your new files, though it also offers an ample number of presets.
Also, unlike some competing programs, this demo will let you rip or transform as many files as you like for a full month. Most people who rip and convert audio files occasionally will find something to like about dBpowerAmp Music Converter, particularly novices.
dBpoweramp Music Converter:Publisher's Description
From Illustrate:
Often called the Swiss army knife of audio, dMC can digitally rip sound from audio CDs to a multitude of formats. Convert from one format to another while preserving ID tags. Nearly every audio type is supported, including MP3, MP4, Windows Media Audio (WMA), OGG Vorbis, AAC, Monkey's Audio, and FLAC (with optional installs from Codec Central). Windows Explorer integration. Right-click convert to and pop-up information for audio files (such as bit rate and length). Record from LPs with auxiliary input. Version 11.5 updates MP3 decoder: freeform MP3 files supported, correct reading of all MP2 and MP1 files. Lame MP3 tag reading (will show profile used or encode in pop-up information). MP3 lame compression self converts incoming data to correct format (i.e. MP3 is only 2 channel, might be passing 6 channel audio) shouldn't now be possible to get an MP3 encoder to fail.
What's new in this version:
First run a configuration wizard is shown, dMC Configuration redesigned.
DSP Silence removal - can now specify lower -db values (a 0.1 percentage number) which might be needed for early cd releases (with wide dynamic range)
mp3 decoder was requiring msvcrtp60.dll - now compiled static
mp3 decoder huge update: rewritten, now can read (once more) freeform mp3 files, mp2+mp1 files.
mp3 decoder now reads lame tag and shows compression type used
mp3 decoder better bi... See all new features
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All versions:
3.3 starsout of 836 votes
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Current version:
2.4 starsout of 213 votes
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"THE BEST hands down"
Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.5
Pros
I love the AMG meta lookup when using CD Ripper. Download the codecs you need and start converting. MP3 Helix is the absolute fastest to MP3. Unique Secure Rip recovers errors and checks against other rips online for acurracy.
Cons
No Cons. Some may not like having to download the codecs, but this reduces bloating and clutter in the software. Just get the ones you need. It is not free, but I don't mind paying for it.
Summary
I have used dBpowerAmp since it was first developed and was free. I don't mind paying for it as it is the absolute best CD Ripper and music converter. I have used it with Win95,98,Me,2000,XP, and now Vista SP1 (32bit). It is at vers13.1 now.
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"Get the NEW dBpowerAMP 12 - Its amazing"
Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.5
Pros
The new CD ripper included in the R12 is the BEST CD ripper on the market, hands down. Its amazingly fast and secure. Audiophiles finally have a stable alternative to EAC and newbies finally have an easy to use solution that will produce audiophile results.
Cons
You have to pay for an MP3 license. Spoon, just let the app use all the standard codecs instead of making your own so people can use there already paid licenses!
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"this product is the best and I'm happy"
Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.5
Pros
sorry, but I have a limited vocabulary.
Cons
it's everyting wonderfull
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"Program does work , but prefer version 10"
Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.5
Pros
The program does what it says it will do, it IS free, but if you want to make use of the converter after the expiry you will need to purchase the program.With the purchase you will get the extras.
Cons
As for me, I have gone back to version 10, (which I have had for some time), this version was the last to not need the *pay for* encoder. The interface hasn't changed much, with 10 I do have the powerpack, and one can DL the Lame encoder version upgrades and manually install them to keep up with any Lame improvements. * Note that one can manually set ones own desired quality settings as well*. In as much as that is concerned, any of the available encoder options will work with the older program. What more do you need?..The program is a very good encoding program.
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"This is a great site..."
Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.5
Pros
cool...
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"it's not free, it won't do ape, no star"
Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.5
Pros
nothing
Cons
it is not free. it won't convert ape to anything. just how did it get listed as an ape to mp3 converter? pathetic.
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"CDEX is better."
Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.5
Pros
Crashes a lot.
Cons
CDEX is much better program and it's free.
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"1 star"
Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.5
Pros
Though it may have some useful functions, this product is unstable, riddled with spyware, or otherwise difficult to use. Download at your own risk.
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"Inaccurate ripping"
Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.5
Cons
Bad CD ripping. AccurateRip is inaccurate and all CRC's in the database are wrong. (www . hydrogenaudio . org / forums / index.php?showtopic=50301)
Now I have to rip my CD collection with some better alternative CD ripper.
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"Has its Ups & (for me) some huge Downs"
Version: dBpowerAmp Music Converter 11.5
Pros
I was looking for a converter from AAC format to wave and it does the job brilliantly.
Cons
When I installed the demo version my (paid for) copy of Musicmatch Jukebox stopped working - simply won't fire up. I've currently got a help request on their forum. Will update this review if I get any joy from them. Before installing this programme I'd advise you all to read their Forum - I am not alone in having problems.
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