Ripping CD Audio to WAV and MP3 for Editing in Logic Express: How To

Hello -

I'm new to the Mac world and Logic Express. What is the best way to rip Audio CD's to WAV and MP3 for editing in Logic Express? I want to edit CD tracks and then layer them under other tracks for podcasting, sound design, etc.

Is it necessary to have a separate CD ripping software? Any suggestions as to the best out there?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Aug 28, 2007 4:14 PM

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Aug 29, 2007 2:43 AM in response to overtherye

Steady on there tiger... we're missing one very important point here >>>

Why on earth would you want to rip tracks to MP3 format? If you are ripping a normal audio CD, the sample rate is 44.1khz 16 bit and by ripping it to MP3 you are then reducing the quality of the audio dramatically. When you then import the file into Logic it will only automatically convert it back to a .aif file anyway and you've just ruined the quality of your audio.To be honest I wouldn't use .wav either, it sounds like you're still living in PC world. Start using .aif and begin by going to your itunes preferences and under 'advanced' choose the 'import' tab and under 'import using' select 'AIFF Encoder'. You can now be sure that this audio will no longer loose any quality.

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