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| name = Exact Audio Copy | | |||
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| screenshot = ] | | |||
| |name = Exact Audio Copy | |||
| caption = Exact Audio Copy v0.95 beta 1 running under Windows2000 | | |||
| |logo = Exact-Audio-Copy-Icon.png | |||
| developer = ] | | |||
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| latest_release_version = 0.95 beta 4 | | |||
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| latest_release_date = ], ] | | |||
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| operating_system = ] | | |||
| |developer = Andre Wiethoff | |||
| genre = ] | | |||
| |released = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1998|06|25|br=yes}}<ref name="whats-new" /> | |||
| license = ] | | |||
| |latest release version = 1.8 | |||
| website = | | |||
| |latest release date = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2024|07|14|br=yes}}<ref name="whats-new">{{Cite web | |||
| |url = https://www.exactaudiocopy.de/en/index.php/resources/whats-new/whats-new/ | |||
| |title = What’s new » Exact Audio Copy | |||
| |access-date = 2021-04-05 | |||
| }}</ref> | |||
| |programming language = ] (with extensions in C++ and C#) | |||
| |operating system = ], ], ], ], ] | |||
| |platform = | |||
| |size = 5.3 ] | |||
| |genre = ] | |||
| |license = ], ] | |||
| |website = {{URL|https://exactaudiocopy.de/}} | |||
| }} | }} | ||
| '''Exact Audio Copy''' ('''EAC''') is a ] program for Microsoft Windows. The program has been developed by Andre Wiethoff since 1998. Wiethoff's motivation for creating the program was that other such software only performed ] correction while scratched CDs often produced distortion. | |||
| ''']''', or often simply '''EAC''', is a ] ], for ] use, CD ripping program for ]. | |||
| == Overview == | |||
| This program was created by Andre Wiethoff, a student at the University of ] in ]. In ] he became "fed up with other audio grabbers" and decided to try his own. EAC is software that is free to use and registration is done by sending him a postcard. | |||
| Exact Audio Copy is ] ], free for ] use.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/en/index.php/resources/registration/|title=Registration » Exact Audio Copy}}</ref> It is written for ]. It has also been tested to work under newer versions of ] on ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://appdb.winehq.org/appview.php?iAppId=1190|title=WineHQ - EAC - Exact Audio Copy|website=appdb.winehq.org}}</ref> | |||
| EAC is used to convert the tracks on standard audio CDs to ] files, which can then be transcoded into other formats. These include ] ones such as MP3, ], ], or lossless ones such as ], ], or ] using external encoders. It also has the option of using the Windows Audio Compression Manager (ACM Codecs) for direct compression. It supports AccurateRip, which automatically compares the copy with rips made by others,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.accuraterip.com/|title=AccurateRip|website=www.accuraterip.com}}</ref> and can automatically create ], with all gaps, track attributes, ], and ] included. EAC also supports automatic ] tagging using Internet-based databases such as ], GD3 (see below), or a local database.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Exact Audio Copy - Hydrogenaudio Knowledgebase|url=http://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Exact_Audio_Copy|access-date=2020-07-27|website=wiki.hydrogenaud.io}}</ref> | |||
| ==Features== | |||
| If there are uncorrectable errors the software reports the error location. | |||
| As of the latest version, Exact Audio Copy, has a number of features, including: usage of the Windows 95 and Windows NT ], so both ] and ] CD-ROM drives are supported, hidden sector synchronization (jitter correction), secure, fast and burst extraction methods, read error and complete loss of sync detection and correction, and a number of other features to maximize the possibility of getting an exact copy of the original source audio. | |||
| EAC is popular among ]s for its accuracy and ability to rip slightly damaged audio compact discs.{{cn|date=May 2020}} | |||
| Here is the list of features: | |||
| A licensed version of Exact Audio Copy called ''Rockstar Custom Tracks'' was released by ] in collaboration with Andre Wiethoff for use on the ] release of '']'' and '']''.<ref>{{cite report |title=Rockstar Custom Tracks v1.0: Readme file |url=http://www.rockstargames.com/libertycitystories/gta_lcs.html |publisher=] |access-date= 21 October 2017|quote=Rockstar Custom Tracks was developed by Rockstar Leeds with the creator of Exact Audio Copy. Rockstar Custom Tracks has benefited enormously from the expertise of the author, Andre Wiethoff. Thanks Andre! }}</ref> | |||
| -Usage of the Windows 95 and Windows NT ASPI Interface, so both SCSI and ATAPI CD-ROM drives are supported | |||
| == History == | |||
| -Hidden sector synchronization (jitter correction) | |||
| The program was created by Andre Wiethoff in 1998, while he was a student at the ] in Germany. Wiethoff stated that he became "fed up with other audio grabbers"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audiomastermind.us/2006/03/10/exact-audio-copy/ |title=AudioMastermind Weblog|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080626030539/http://www.audiomastermind.us/2006/03/10/exact-audio-copy/|archivedate=26 June 2008|accessdate=26 March 2011|publisher=audiomastermind.us}}</ref> that only do ] correction while scratched CDs often produce distortions, and decided to develop his own. | |||
| In release 1.0b1, EAC supported the downloading of CD cover art, and in b2, an option was added to have the ID3 information, such as artist, CD title, track names, and cover art downloaded automatically from the GD3 database. Release 1.0b1 removed support for ] and older versions of Windows. | |||
| -Secure, fast and burst extraction methods selectable. Fast extraction should run at the same speed as other grabbers, but is probably not exact anymore. Burst mode just grabs the audio data without any synchronization. | |||
| Version 1.1 was released in 2015. Version 1.2, released in 2016, provided mainly bug fixes for the ] component and updated the cover search in the freedb++ plugin.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://download.cnet.com/Exact-Audio-Copy/3000-2140_4-10125142.html|title=Exact Audio Copy|publisher=Download.com|access-date=2 December 2016}}</ref> Version 1.3 was a ] released soon after version 1.2.<ref name="whats-new" /> Version 1.4 was released in 2020 with version 1.5 released soon after as a hotfix.<ref name="whats-new" /> | |||
| -Read error and complete loss of sync detection and correction in secure modes, as far as possible | |||
| == See also == | |||
| -Output of time positions of all non-exact corrections and listen to these positions | |||
| * ] | |||
| == References == | |||
| -Copy of ranges of music data, not only tracks | |||
| {{Reflist}} | |||
| -Automatic Speed reduction on errors and fallback afterwards | |||
| -Normalization of extracted audio | |||
| -Usage of the Windows Audio Compression Manager (ACM Codecs) for direct compression e.g. to MP3 waves | |||
| -Support for the BladeEnc DLL that is usable like an ACM Codec for online MP3 compression | |||
| -Support of external MP3, VQF, RA and AAC encoders for automatic compression after extraction | |||
| -Batch compression and decompression of/to WAV files | |||
| -Compression offset support for exact compression/decompression | |||
| -Detection of pre-track gaps | |||
| -Detection of silence in pre-track gaps | |||
| -Automatic creation of CUE sheets for CDRWin, including all gaps, indicies, track attributes, UPC and ISRC | |||
| -CD player functionality and prelistening to selected ranges | |||
| -Automatic detection of drive features, whether a drive has an accurate stream and/or does caching | |||
| -Sample Offsets for drives with no accurate streams, including the option of filling up missing samples with silence | |||
| -Option for synchronizing tracks for non-accurate stream drives | |||
| -Filename editing with local and remote CDDB database and cdplayer.ini support and more features like ID3 tagging | |||
| -Browse and edit local database | |||
| -Certified Escient ® CDDB(TM) Compatible | |||
| -Local CDDB support | |||
| -Record and Loop Record functions for recording from LP, radio, etc. | |||
| -Automatic rename of MP3 files according to their ID3 tag | |||
| -Catalog extraction function | |||
| -Multisession (CD-Extra) support | |||
| -CD-Text support | |||
| -CD-Write support for some drives | |||
| -ID3 Tag editor with drag and drop possibility from track listing and database | |||
| -Glitch removal after extraction | |||
| -Small WAV editor with the following functionality: delete, trim, normalize, pad, glitch removal, pop detection, interpolation of ranges, noise reduction, fade in/out, undo (and more) | |||
| -Program is Cardware, so feel free to copy | |||
| == External links == | == External links == | ||
| * {{official website|www.exactaudiocopy.de}} | |||
| * — Official site by software author Andre Wiethoff | |||
| * — Comprehensive EAC tutorials, not updated | |||
| * — Up-to-date tutorial to install and setup EAC and several popular compressors | |||
| * — Unofficial EAC page, not updated | |||
| * — Unofficial EAC page, with detailed guides and FAQs | |||
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| Developer(s) | Andre Wiethoff |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 June 1998; 26 years ago (1998-06-25) |
| Stable release | 1.8
/ 14 July 2024; 5 months ago (2024-07-14) |
| Written in | Modula-2 (with extensions in C++ and C#) |
| Operating system | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 |
| Size | 5.3 MB |
| Type | CD ripper |
| License | Proprietary, Freeware |
| Website | exactaudiocopy |
Exact Audio Copy (EAC) is a CD ripping program for Microsoft Windows. The program has been developed by Andre Wiethoff since 1998. Wiethoff's motivation for creating the program was that other such software only performed jitter correction while scratched CDs often produced distortion.
Overview
Exact Audio Copy is proprietary freeware, free for non-commercial use. It is written for Microsoft Windows. It has also been tested to work under newer versions of Wine on Linux.
EAC is used to convert the tracks on standard audio CDs to WAV files, which can then be transcoded into other formats. These include lossy ones such as MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, or lossless ones such as ALAC, FLAC, or WavPack using external encoders. It also has the option of using the Windows Audio Compression Manager (ACM Codecs) for direct compression. It supports AccurateRip, which automatically compares the copy with rips made by others, and can automatically create cue sheets, with all gaps, track attributes, ISRC, and CD-Text included. EAC also supports automatic ID3 tagging using Internet-based databases such as freedb, GD3 (see below), or a local database.
If there are uncorrectable errors the software reports the error location.
EAC is popular among audiophiles for its accuracy and ability to rip slightly damaged audio compact discs.
A licensed version of Exact Audio Copy called Rockstar Custom Tracks was released by Rockstar Games in collaboration with Andre Wiethoff for use on the PlayStation Portable release of Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
History
The program was created by Andre Wiethoff in 1998, while he was a student at the University of Dortmund in Germany. Wiethoff stated that he became "fed up with other audio grabbers" that only do jitter correction while scratched CDs often produce distortions, and decided to develop his own.
In release 1.0b1, EAC supported the downloading of CD cover art, and in b2, an option was added to have the ID3 information, such as artist, CD title, track names, and cover art downloaded automatically from the GD3 database. Release 1.0b1 removed support for Windows 2000 and older versions of Windows.
Version 1.1 was released in 2015. Version 1.2, released in 2016, provided mainly bug fixes for the cdrdao component and updated the cover search in the freedb++ plugin. Version 1.3 was a hotfix released soon after version 1.2. Version 1.4 was released in 2020 with version 1.5 released soon after as a hotfix.
See also
References
- ^ "What's new » Exact Audio Copy". Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- "Registration » Exact Audio Copy".
- "WineHQ - EAC - Exact Audio Copy". appdb.winehq.org.
- "AccurateRip". www.accuraterip.com.
- "Exact Audio Copy - Hydrogenaudio Knowledgebase". wiki.hydrogenaud.io. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
- Rockstar Custom Tracks v1.0: Readme file (Report). Rockstar Games. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
Rockstar Custom Tracks was developed by Rockstar Leeds with the creator of Exact Audio Copy. Rockstar Custom Tracks has benefited enormously from the expertise of the author, Andre Wiethoff. Thanks Andre!
- "AudioMastermind Weblog". audiomastermind.us. Archived from the original on 26 June 2008. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- "Exact Audio Copy". Download.com. Retrieved 2 December 2016.