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I have an instructional CD of backing tracks that using Audio Chord wizard I would like to get into BIAB. However I get the message "Sorry, can't convert the file" The only info i could get on the tracks was "CD audio track (.cda)" Is there a way to convert to MP3? I'm using BIAB 2012 & sound card is Realtek Hi definition.....Hank

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Are you able to rip the files from the CD using Windoze Media Player? This would produce an MP3.

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Hi Bruce
I tried Nero Express. It didn't work so i will try Media Player. Let you know. tks hank

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Did you try Audacity?

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Forgot all about that Dan. Had it my old computer. Free download I think...Thanks..Hank

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Realband will open cda files.
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Hi Rharv
Just tried Real Band & got same "Sorry can't open file". There seems a chance with Windows Media player of converting. Audacity wouldn't accept them either till converted to wave...Thanks Hank

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I've used "Free Rip" for years with no problems.

http://www.freerip.com/

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Thanks Danna
Iwill look for that...Hank

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I do this quite regularly. I get .cda files on a Cd and need to convert to other formats.



This screen comes up when you click "options" in the rip tab.

Hope this helps.

(Forgot to say this is in Windows Media Player)

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Hi Yjoh
I have been trying "wave (lossless) but it won't work. I will now try MP3 setting. Thanks..Hank

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Hi Hank,

The WAV setting in the pic above is my setting, I need to convert the .cda files to wav for myself. It should be working for whichever format you choose from the "more options" menu.

I just tried a conversion to MP3 and it worked fine.

I know you can set windows media player to rip automatically when a CD is inserted, but these are the steps I use. Maybe it will help.

1.Open Windows media player.
2.Click the "rip" tab and click "more options"
3.Choose MP3 from the list and click OK.
4.Insert the CD with the .cda file and tick the track you want to rip.
5.Click the "start rip" box that comes up near the bottom right of screen.

That's it! You should be good to go.

Sorry it took a while to reply, I have to do things between students. I hope it works, it'll be late tonight before I can check back.

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Hi again.
Problem solved. Free Rip did the job. I am once again a happy guy & I thank all of you for suggestions ..Hank

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