So yesterday I was griping about how poorly MusicMatch software worked for ripping MP3s -- the CDDB lookup would not work reliably.
I grew frustrated with it this morning and looked for alternatives. For 9$ I downloaded CyberLink MP3 PowerEncoder expansion pack for the CyberLink PowerDVD player I already have (came free with my video card). It adds MP3 ripping functionality to the otherwise-unloved Microsoft Media Player. (Who the hell wants their cd library in .wma format?)
The results? The Ripping is faster and the CDDB lookup is instantaneous and complete, even downloading a cover image for the album!
The software seems much more reliable. It fully utilizes the CPU (MusicMatch didn't) and it doesn't groan and act unresponsive when I switch back and forth between task panes. CyberLink MP3 PowerEncoder works and MusicMatch sucks.
I think the fundamental problem must be that MusicMatch used to be ripping software, then they decided they wanted to be ripping software + WinAmp. Sorry. They aren't.
Posted by Nils Blutig at January 12, 2003 01:53 PM | TrackBack