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Extract raw CD audio data
Authored by: rkchang on Jun 09, '04 12:18:27PM

Is there a way to extract raw audio in WAV or AIFF form and also automatically generate CUE sheets for track markings? So far, this is the only thing I thing I feel I need my Windows machine for (a la Exact Audio Copy, EAC). I frequently archive and copy live recordings, and so far EAC has been the best option for me. I've been anxiously awaiting an OS X equivalent.

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"I have seen the evils of procrastination, and I vow to change my ways tomorrow."



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Extract raw CD audio data
Authored by: Greedo on Jun 09, '04 03:08:00PM

You can use mp3splt (installed via Fink) to do splitting of MP3 or OGG files. I don't know about AIFF though.



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Extract raw CD audio data
Authored by: rkchang on Jun 09, '04 09:51:57PM

A lot of the audiophiles that I regularly trade live recordings with can notice degradation in sound quality in MP3 and OGG files (I have to admit, I can also slightly detect the quality difference between genuine CD-audio and MP3's), so I'd like to avoid use of those files. One nice thing with EAC is that it can automatically rip one continuous high quality WAV with track markings (via CUE sheet), thus ensuring no blips between tracks, then burn them to CDR.

I also have to admit that I'm not too skilled with constructing scripts, so if anyone knows how to construct a scipt for this use, I'd very much appreciate it.

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Extract raw CD audio data
Authored by: verement on Jun 09, '04 06:19:42PM

Although I'm not aware of an existing tool to do so, I think it would be very easy to construct a .cue file from the information found in the property list provided on the mounted CD (.TOC.plist).



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Extract raw CD audio data
Authored by: gommino_2000 on Jun 10, '04 09:30:44AM

Toast will extract the audio to an aiff, complete with track markings and titles with no gaps between the tracks. Just do "Copy" and then choose "Save as Disc Image" from the file menu.

Rob.



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Extract raw CD audio data
Authored by: ChrisR on Jun 10, '04 09:53:07AM

See this hint and for some guidance on extracting toc info. (You might want to take a look at my script in the comments as well.)

Chris

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