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mp3 encoders

11 durable postsStarted 2005-05-12Latest 2005-05-13

#14788Post 1 of 112005-05-12

Just got this message from dbPowerAmp, which I've used for about 8 years to encode mp3's. is this for real? anyone know of another free easy encoder?

"dBpowerAMP Music Converter: Why a mp3 License?

dBpowerAMPs mp3 encoder (writer) is on a time limited 30 day trial license, illustrate has provided a 100% free encoder for many years, but a legal challenge (claims of patent infringement) has forced a change, the world cannot have a free mp3 encoder so it seems. illustrate must now charge for the mp3 encoding license.

This license is purchased through the Power Pack license (a series of enhancements to dBpowerAMP: Faster CD Ripping, Handles Compilation CDs, Preview CDs, ID Tag Editing, DSP Sound Effects and more)...all for $14 [Registration can be made here]. "

#418518Post 2 of 112005-05-12

Re: mp3 encoders

LAME imo.

#418582Post 3 of 112005-05-12

Re: mp3 encoders

which version are you using? apparently you have to pay for the mp3 encoder in version 11, but I just got ahold of v10.1 yesterday and it's working like a charm. I still have the installer if that helps any.

*edit: maybe it automatically updated on you???

#418584Post 4 of 112005-05-12

Re: mp3 encoders

[url=http://www.bluecave.net/products/bluerazorlame/]LAME[/url] imo [url=http://www.vorbis.com/download_win_1.0.1.psp]Vorbis[/url] imo [url=http://www.foobar2000.org/]Foobar[/url] imo

#418762Post 5 of 112005-05-13

Re: mp3 encoders

Very intresting info was it... :shock:

#418812Post 6 of 112005-05-13

Re: mp3 encoders

itunes is free...

#418824Post 7 of 112005-05-13

Re: mp3 encoders

[quote=13kickdrums]itunes is free...[/quote]

so is a scorching case of herpes

#418869Post 8 of 112005-05-13

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Razorlame + Lame 3.90.3 + alt-preset-extreme = the best mp3s possible

#418889Post 9 of 112005-05-13

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Exact Audio Copy [url]http://www.exactaudiocopy.org/[/url]

#418927Post 10 of 112005-05-13

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EAC is good for ripping and encoding at the same time. I think he is looking for just a straight up encoder.

I love EAC though, I rip all of my CDs straight to FLAC. 1 button...it couldn't be any easier.

#418983Post 11 of 112005-05-13

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[quote=Kobe][quote=13kickdrums]itunes is free...[/quote]

so is a scorching case of herpes[/quote]

I don't know about you but, I'd rather take the herpes then the itunes.