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Can't get MC31 to rip
wbt0927:
I'm looking for a music management system and I've been using both JRiver and Roon on a trial basis. After using Roon for a few days I decided to try to rip a few cds but quickly realized that Roon's ripping program is going to be problematic for me. I thought that for the cost Roon would provide the best ripping software on the planet but it seems that the ripping software program is pretty far down on the priority list for Roon. I've heard good things about JRiver, and of course it is more reasonably priced, but I can't seem to get the ripping program to work.
I'm using a MackBook Pro with up to date software and the latest version of MC (I think). When I try to rip a cd I get the message: "There are no tracks available to rip."
I've searched the forum and noticed that other people have had the same problem but I did not find a solution to the problem.
MC does not seem to see the external drive. I checked permissions and that does not seem to be the problem. Is there something in the initial download or setup that I've missed? I tried a number of cds and more than one external drive but it didn't help.
I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks Bill
JimH:
Can you play audio from the CD?
In MC or another program?
bob:
--- Quote from: wbt0927 on December 18, 2023, 07:41:43 pm ---I'm looking for a music management system and I've been using both JRiver and Roon on a trial basis. After using Roon for a few days I decided to try to rip a few cds but quickly realized that Roon's ripping program is going to be problematic for me. I thought that for the cost Roon would provide the best ripping software on the planet but it seems that the ripping software program is pretty far down on the priority list for Roon. I've heard good things about JRiver, and of course it is more reasonably priced, but I can't seem to get the ripping program to work.
I'm using a MackBook Pro with up to date software and the latest version of MC (I think). When I try to rip a cd I get the message: "There are no tracks available to rip."
I've searched the forum and noticed that other people have had the same problem but I did not find a solution to the problem.
MC does not seem to see the external drive. I checked permissions and that does not seem to be the problem. Is there something in the initial download or setup that I've missed? I tried a number of cds and more than one external drive but it didn't help.
I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks Bill
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System Preferences
Cds & DVDs
When you insert a music CD set to Ignore.
Security & Privacy
Media Center 31
Removable Volumes should be checked.
The first time MC tries to access a CD it should have asked for the above permission.
The CD/DVD will then appear in MC under Drives and Devices WHEN A CD IS INSERTED.
If this doesn't work for you describe your system in more detail (MacOS version, MC version, etc)
wbt0927:
Bob: MC31 did not ask for permission regarding removable volumes and so the cd never appeared under Drives and Devices. MC31 is listed under Files and Folders and Full Disk Access in Privacy and Security. When I try to rip a cd I get the message that: "There are no tracks available to rip." The cd will not play either: "There is nothing to play." The action window says Initializing for rip... but nothing happens. I'm running Sonoma 14.2 on a 2018 MacBook Pro, MC 31, Apple Super Drive (I've tried other drives). Cds play normally on Apple Music with the same external drive. Thanks for your time Bill
bob:
--- Quote from: wbt0927 on December 19, 2023, 06:59:06 pm ---Bob: MC31 did not ask for permission regarding removable volumes and so the cd never appeared under Drives and Devices. MC31 is listed under Files and Folders and Full Disk Access in Privacy and Security. When I try to rip a cd I get the message that: "There are no tracks available to rip." The cd will not play either: "There is nothing to play." The action window says Initializing for rip... but nothing happens. I'm running Sonoma 14.2 on a 2018 MacBook Pro, MC 31, Apple Super Drive (I've tried other drives). Cds play normally on Apple Music with the same external drive. Thanks for your time Bill
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Are you running the current MC?
I get a couple of "no files" while the disc is registered but as soon as it settles I see all of the tracks to rip.
Same MacOS as you.
Audio CD appears on my desktop.
Since it was my first use it asked for permissions for removable drives.
You don't have some third party app (malware scanner or something) controlling access do you?
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