*Free* WMP MP3 plugin?

[frogbeastegg]

Anyone know of a free plugin that allows you to copy music from your CDs to your hard drive with windows media player in MP3 format instead of windows media audio format? I have found several but you have to pay for them

[The_Emperor]

Now this I know of,

I tend to copy a number of albums to MP3 disc for my car (you can get more albums per CD this way).

Anyway look for a program called CDEX... That should be able to help you out.

[Efrem]

warez closed ;) .

[Voigtkampf]

http://www.videohelp.com/tools?s=18#18

Use this link, Lady Frogbeastegg, and I would recommend either Audacity or CoolEdit, but to be completely honest, I don't know 100 % whether they can rip CD's as well; I believe that they can, though. I use Easy CD Converter for that, which is not freeware. Anyway, check this site and you will find something for sure!

[frogbeastegg]

Thanks, I've tried the assorted recommendations without much success. According to Audacity's help file the MP3 encoding algorithm is patented and cannot be used in free programs, so I'm out of luck. Oh well, I'll just keep using media player.

[BDC]

Try EAC. That works well. Isn't WMP though...

I just use iTunes for everything now.

I broke my white headphones though. I feel left out of the iPod club now. I no longer fit in with all the other iPod-wearing masses. :

[Mouzafphaerre]

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I prefer db PowerAmp Music converter. Their website has the same name, iirc, otherwise google around. ;)

It's free, easy to use and can make HQ job for archival purposes.
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[Red Peasant]

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I prefer db PowerAmp Music converter. Their website has the same name, iirc, otherwise google around. ;)

It's free, easy to use and can make HQ job for archival purposes.
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Agree with db PowerAmp, it's a good, free little programme, and the PowerAmp site has lots of tips, info, and links to other freeware concerning ripping, playing, and converting music files.

However, I'm surprised you are having so many problems with Musicmatch Jukebox, Froggy, it's one of the best out there IMO, freeware or not.

[frogbeastegg]

Ah, the sweet sound of success; PowerAmp is great. Thanks for the help.