CUERipper is an utility for extracting digital audio from CDs, and an open-source alternative to EAC. It has a lot fewer configuration options, so it’s somewhat easier to use, and is included in the CUETools package.
Supports AccurateRip, CTDB, freeDB and MusicBrainz
cuetools.net/wiki/CUERipper
cuetools.net/wiki/CUETools_Download
cuetools.net/wiki/Category:CUERipper_Guides
www.hydrogenaud.io/forums/index.php?showtopic=66233
Category Archives: Freeware
Rip ~ Mac Ripper With AccurateRip Support
CUETools ~ Lossless Audio / CUE Sheet Conversion
The goal is to make sure the album image is preserved accurately. A lossless disc image must be lossless not only in preserving contents of the audio tracks, but also in preserving gaps and CUE sheet contents. Many applications lose vital information upon conversion, and don’t support all possible CUE sheet styles.
Supports AccurateRip
MP3Gain ~ Automatic mp3 Volume Normalizer
Tired of reaching for your volume knob every time your mp3 player changes to a new song? MP3Gain analyzes and adjusts mp3 files so that they have the same volume.
mp3gain.sourceforge.net
Download
FAQ
Frontends:
AudioShell ~ ID3 Tag Editor & Windows Shell Extension
AudioShell adds an ID3 tag editor and files rename tools into Windows system music files pop-up menu. AudioShell property shell handler adds detailed music tags information into Windows Explorer columns and Preview pane, thumbnail handler adds thumbnails with album art into Explorer. Full Unicode and 64 bit support.
www.softpointer.com/AudioShell
foo_jesus ~ Saves Foobar2000 Configurations
One of the first Foobar components to consider installing is foo_jesus. This component automatically saves your current configuration and creates backup copies on a regular basis. If you have a problem, or a regret, you can easily restore Foobar to an earlier state.
Adds submenu: File>Preferences>Advanced>Autosave & Autobackup
Backs up to: \Users\username\AppData\Roaming\foobar2000\autobackup
www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_jesus
Discussion ~ Hydrogen Audio
Audacity ~ Multi-track Editor & Recorder
Audacity is a popular freeware multi-track audio editor and recorder. (Recommended)

audacityteam.org
Download
FAQ
Documentation
Tutorials
Tips
Beginner’s Resource Guide
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audacity
www.darkaudacity.com/ (Themed)
Index of effects, generators and analyzers
github.com/Sneeds-Feed-and-Seed/sneedacity
ReplayGain Plugin
github.com/theDanielJLewis/dynamic-compressor-for-audacity
CDBurnerXP ~ Freeware CD & DVD Burning
CDBurnerXP is a free application to burn CDs and DVDs, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. It also includes the feature to burn and create ISOs, as well as a multi language interface. Everyone, even companies, can use it for free.
- burn all kinds of discs
- audio-CDs with or without gaps between tracks
- burn and create ISO files
- data verification after burning process
- create bootable discs
- multi-language interface
- bin/nrg → ISO converter, simple cover printing and much more!
- Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista/2008/Win7/Win8/Win10 (x86 / x64)
cdburnerxp.se
cdburnerxp.se/en/download
forum.cdburnerxp.se
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDBurnerXP
XLD ~ Mac CD Player / Ripper
X Lossless Decoder (XLD) is a tool for Mac OS X that is able to decode / convert / play various ‘lossless’ audio files. The supported audio files can be split into some tracks with cue sheet when decoding. It works on Mac OS X 10.4 and later. XLD is Universal Binary, so it runs natively on both Intel Macs and PPC Macs.
tmkk.undo.jp/xld
sourceforge.net/projects/xld
wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=XLD
PowerShell Audio ~ Automate Conversions / Tagging
An extensible, multi-format audio conversion and tagging module for Windows PowerShell™
github.com/jherby2k/PowerShellAudio/releases
Primer
List of Cmdlets
Script Examples
AccurateRip ~ Accurate Digital Audio Extraction
AccurateRip™ furthers audio CD ripping by verifying ripped tracks against an Internet database, making sure they are error free.
Software supported:
- CueTools (PC)
- dBpoweramp (PC)
- EAC (PC)
- Foobar2000 (PC)
- Rip (Mac)
- XLD (Mac)
- Songbook (Mac)
Resources:
EAC (Exact Audio Copy) ~ Audio CD Ripper With AccurateRip Support

A highly recommended, configurable audio ripper & CD writer with AccurateRip support and C2 error reporting. Built in support for FLAC, mp3 and almost any audio format.
www.exactaudiocopy.de
Downloads
FAQ
Forum
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exact_Audio_Copy
EAC & Opus ~ moisescardona.me/eac-opus-2018-09-17
