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Last Updated 24 Sep 2003
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Are you converting your Vinyl LPs to CDs or MP3 Files?
You have probably discovered how time-consuming it is, trying to record each
track as separate WAV files to store on a CD or to encode as separate MP3 files.
LP Ripper makes the task much easier.
Using recording software (e.g. LP Recorder) just record each side of your LP as
a single WAV file on your computer. LP Ripper automatically splits the file into
a separate WAV file for each track ready to write to a recordable audio CD.
Alternatively, an optional encoder can be used to produce an MP3 or WMA file for
each track. These are compressed files, allowing you to store the equivalent of
a dozen or so LPs on a single CD playable on a computer or a special-purpose MP3
player.
How does LP Ripper work?
LP Ripper calculates the length of each track by detecting the gap between
tracks and displays a track listing showing the time of each track. You can then
select which track(s) you want to save as separate WAV, MP3 or WMA files.
Some LPs have little or no gaps between tracks; others have long quiet sections
that could be mistaken for a gap. You can change the times that it has
calculated or trim the tracks visually using the coarse / fine waveform display.
Advanced Features
You will also need software for recording standard uncompressed WAV files which is included with
many soundcards.
LP Recorder, which has been specifically designed with features to suit
recording LPs is also available from CFB Software.
If you want to create compressed MP3 files you will also need a third party command-line MP3
encoder e.g.
Fraunhofer's FastEnc
If you want to create compressed Windows Media Audio (WMA) files you will also
need a third party command-line WMA encoder e.g.
Microsoft's WM 8 Encoding Utility
Details of how to obtain suitable encoders can be found on the
LP Ripper links page
at the CFB Software website.
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LP Ripper is distributed as a self-installing file lpsetup.exe
Install LP Ripper as follows:
All of the documentation is contained in the online Help file. When running
LP Ripper, press the F1 key for context-sensitive help or select Help from the
menu.
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5.1 Free Trial Version
The trial version of LP Ripper is available free of charge so you can check
how useful it will be to you. It has all of the features of the registered full version except that only the first
25 seconds of each track is
processed.
You are free to distribute the trial version. It may be given away to anyone,
included on CD-ROM libraries, uploaded to WWW pages, ftp sites and bulletin
boards, etc. as long as it is distributed in its complete original form.
5.2 Ordering LP Ripper
You can order the full version of LP Ripper in various currencies using:
Credit card
Debit card
Wire transfer
Cheque
Cash
Go to the
LP Ripper
Order page at the CFB Software Website.
Once CFB Software has received your order, your registration details and
instructions on how to apply them to the downloaded software will be sent to you
via e-mail. This normally happens within 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Note: DO NOT distribute the registered full version of LP Ripper without the
expressed written consent of the author.
5.3 Refund Policy
CFB Software's products are provided as trial versions that can be downloaded
via our website. Use these 'try-before-you-buy' versions to ensure that they are
compatible with your computer systems and satisfy all of your requirements
before purchasing a full version. All sales of full version licences are
final. Once the access details for the full version have been issued they cannot be cancelled. Thus we
are only able to provide refunds for accidental duplicate orders.
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The LP Ripper package installation program is a single file called lpsetup.exe
After running lpsetup the following files are created in the directory that you specified:
| LPRipper.exe | Main program | |
| LPRipper.chm | Help file | |
| LPRipperTrace.txt | Empty trace file | |
| LPPreset.txt | Preset encoder parameters | |
| QuickStart.chm | Quick start guide | |
| ReadMe.htm | This file | |
| WhatsNew.htm | Summary of new features | |
| UNWISE.EXE | Uninstall support file | |
| INSTALL.LOG | Installation log |
You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using
this software. Your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this
licence agreement and disclaimer.
Trial Version
There are no restrictions to the number of computers that the trial version of
LP Ripper may be installed on, or the number of people that can use it at any
one time.
Registered Full Version
A registered full version of LP Ripper may be installed on one or more computers but may
only be used by the single person in whose name it is registered.
Music Copyright
LP Ripper must not be used in any way which would contravene any music copyright
laws applicable to the user.
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LP Ripper is used entirely at the risk of the user. Although great care has
been taken to eliminate defects during the development of LP Ripper, it is not
claimed to be fault-free. No claims are made regarding its correctness,
reliability or fitness for any particular purpose. The Author shall not be
liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages,
loss of data or personal injury in connection with furnishing, performance, or
use of this material.
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