Reviewer, 2008-02-15 06:37:00

Try to select an effective CD ripper is a complex task due various parameters that one needs to look at. However if you are looking for robust general purpose utility that neatly accomplishes the tasks then the Accord CD Ripper 2.21 would come across as a great choice. It supports variety of formats which include the likes of WAV, WMA, OGG, MP3, APE, FLAC, MP2, VQF, AIFF, AAC, MPC, WV, and so many more. The software allows users encoding the audio CDs into customized formats by their encoders. It also provides you with the build-in disc error correction strategies including Burst, Secure, Synch, and Paranoid.

Accord CD Ripper 2.21 has an interesting outlook that appeals to many users. When you insert the CD the software collects the tracks and enlists them on the screen. It show the check boxes made in front of each track to ease you for making selections. For confirming you can have the songs played with the toolbar that is provided with the program. Making the selection, you can rip the tracks to the various given formats. You can make the selection of the format from the option button given on the toolbar that opens a drop down menu containing all the format and sub formats. You can easily rip according to your selection; rip the selected ones, rip the checked ones, or you can choose to rip all. Start ripping audio CD to the desired format and the dialog box would show the progress of the process. You can compose the sector range easily and set the Start position and the end position. The log file is also prepared showing the events, time and description. It enables you to edit the CD info and also you can make the selection for the Options to have the program work according to your requirements.

With Accord CD Ripper 2.21 you can accurately save the tag info. The program supports all types of CDs, DVDs and drives like USB, etc. You can change the skin of the program to make the look suitable to your PC’s theme. In consideration to all these features and capability of giving quality output it has been rated with 4 rating points.