i have a bunch of cd's i ripped to mp3 a while ago before i had the internet and i would like to no if there is any program i could use that would automaticly label the songs for me . ive since used the windows media player to do this as it finds the cd info and labels the tracks for me. i am hoping i will not have to rerip them .
there are many tagging apps out there that can automatically access the freedB and tag albums. The best one I have found which I use is called Tag&Rename. It costs $30 to register, but it well worth it, and I beleive comes with a 30 day evaluation.
Having said that, depending on the quality you ripped your albums at, and of course how many albums you have, it might be worth re-ripping them. What program did you use to rip them with, and what bitrate are they? If they are constant bitrate below 192, and you used a basic program like windows media player, you might want to consider re-ripping. You will get much higher quality files.
The best out there is a free program called EAC (exact audio copy.) It is the only ripper with error correction to ensure a 100% accurate rip. When combined with the LAME mp3 encoder plugin using VBR (variable bitrate) at 192 or 256 kbps, you will have very good quality mp3s. just a suggestion. and fyi, when ripping an album with EAC it will automatically connect to the freedB and tag the album as it rips it. we have a step by step guide on how to use EAC here:
thank you for the info i was about to give up and delete and rerip them . i have learned so much here since i became a member 2 mounths ago. all you afterdawn junkies are the best. thanks again for the info
