Before I gouge my eyes out...

ReallyReallyMad · 23rd October 2001, 17:08

Once upon a time, in a WinAmp far, far away, I was able to select an Output plugin, select a song from a CD and...VOILA! It would quickly rip the song onto my c-drive with NO muss and NO fuss.

NOW, I just downloaded the most recent version of WinAmp, attempted the same thing and...surprise: NOTHING! It just played my song instead of ripping it.

I searched for the topic 'rip' and 'convert' and utilized 'wav' and 'mp3' names in my searches of the FAQ, all of the forums, miscellaneous sites, et. al. and still I have had no luck.

Instead of pointing out the plug-in, would it just be possible for someeone to explain the EXACT procedure for ripping a CD using WinAmp? Please?

Curi0us_George · 23rd October 2001, 17:24

Right click and go to:

Options -> Preferences -> Plugins/Output

Select the DiskWriter plugin.

Click configure.

Choose a directory.

Hit play.

Done.

ReallyReallyMad · 23rd October 2001, 17:28

I just attempted this and it just continues to PLAY the song instead of rip it, what's up with that?

Curi0us_George · 23rd October 2001, 17:50

I don't know. I just tested it on mine. It worked fine.

ReallyReallyMad · 23rd October 2001, 17:52

...then there are the times when I just want to put my head through my computer screen after I toss the fucking harddrive out my fucking window. !@#$%*@#$*%*@#$*%*@#$%@#($()$)&$%)^&_%^&*(#$*$!@$#&#$^

Curi0us_George · 23rd October 2001, 17:59

Reformat.

Try reinstalling Winamp. the plugin may be corrupted somehow.

You might want to try deleting your preference file, too. If it's corrupt, then it might affect the output somehow.

ReallyReallyMad · 23rd October 2001, 18:12

I'll give it a whirl. Thanks for your suggestions, CG, I do appreciate the assistance.

missyob · 24th October 2001, 04:13

Winamp is wonderful

, but it is much easier to rip cd's using cdex. It is free, and you can find it at http://www.cdex.n3.net

Good Luck hon~

~ Missy

Curi0us_George · 24th October 2001, 14:47

D'oh! I didn't realize he was ripping from a CD.

Winamp just calls the native functions for that. It doesn't control the output. CD audio doesn't actually pass through Winamp.

23rd October 2001, 17:08	#1
ReallyReallyMad Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4	Before I gouge my eyes out... Once upon a time, in a WinAmp far, far away, I was able to select an Output plugin, select a song from a CD and...VOILA! It would quickly rip the song onto my c-drive with NO muss and NO fuss. NOW, I just downloaded the most recent version of WinAmp, attempted the same thing and...surprise: NOTHING! It just played my song instead of ripping it. I searched for the topic 'rip' and 'convert' and utilized 'wav' and 'mp3' names in my searches of the FAQ, all of the forums, miscellaneous sites, et. al. and still I have had no luck. Instead of pointing out the plug-in, would it just be possible for someeone to explain the EXACT procedure for ripping a CD using WinAmp? Please?

23rd October 2001, 17:24	#2
Curi0us_George Forum King Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: -1 Posts: 5,179	Right click and go to: Options -> Preferences -> Plugins/Output Select the DiskWriter plugin. Click configure. Choose a directory. Hit play. Done. For the freedom to express myself in my own way without fear of being censored or banned. 47 65 6C 61 65 64 2E 63 6F 6D 00

23rd October 2001, 17:28	#3
ReallyReallyMad Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4	diskwriter plugin... I just attempted this and it just continues to PLAY the song instead of rip it, what's up with that?

23rd October 2001, 17:50	#4
Curi0us_George Forum King Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: -1 Posts: 5,179	I don't know. I just tested it on mine. It worked fine. For the freedom to express myself in my own way without fear of being censored or banned. 47 65 6C 61 65 64 2E 63 6F 6D 00

23rd October 2001, 17:52	#5
ReallyReallyMad Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4	...grrr... ...then there are the times when I just want to put my head through my computer screen after I toss the fucking harddrive out my fucking window. !@#$%@#$%@#$%@#$%@#($()$)&$%)^&_%^&(#$*$!@$#&#$^

23rd October 2001, 17:59	#6
Curi0us_George Forum King Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: -1 Posts: 5,179	Reformat. Try reinstalling Winamp. the plugin may be corrupted somehow. You might want to try deleting your preference file, too. If it's corrupt, then it might affect the output somehow. For the freedom to express myself in my own way without fear of being censored or banned. 47 65 6C 61 65 64 2E 63 6F 6D 00

23rd October 2001, 18:12	#7
ReallyReallyMad Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4	Thanks for your assistance I'll give it a whirl. Thanks for your suggestions, CG, I do appreciate the assistance.

24th October 2001, 04:13	#8
missyob Angel of Winamp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Winamp House Posts: 4,578	Winamp is wonderful , but it is much easier to rip cd's using cdex. It is free, and you can find it at http://www.cdex.n3.net Good Luck hon~ ~ Missy

24th October 2001, 14:47	#9
Curi0us_George Forum King Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: -1 Posts: 5,179	D'oh! I didn't realize he was ripping from a CD. Winamp just calls the native functions for that. It doesn't control the output. CD audio doesn't actually pass through Winamp. For the freedom to express myself in my own way without fear of being censored or banned. 47 65 6C 61 65 64 2E 63 6F 6D 00

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