Asunder is a graphical Linux application for ripping Audio CDs and encoding their tracks as files. It can save tracks in WAV, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, Opus, WavPack, Musepack, AAC, and Monkey’s Audio formats. CDDB can supply track names and tags, and the application can create M3U playlists. A session can produce multiple formats, with ripping and encoding happening at the same time. Tracks on a disc can be assigned different artists. Asunder does not require a specific desktop environment. Listed dependencies include GTK 2.4 or greater, Libcddb 0.9.5 or greater, and Cdparanoia; dependencies for individual encoders are optional for their corresponding formats. It is free and open source, with a listed price of 0.00 USD per free and no free trial. The maker points users to Bugzilla for bug reports or an email contact form, and says the program can be translated. The credits name Andrew Smith as maintainer from 2005 to 2019.
Who it is for
It suits Linux users who want to save Audio CD tracks as audio files, including multiple formats in one session. Users should check the listed dependencies for the formats they plan to encode.
What is good
- Supports nine listed audio output formats.
- Can create M3U playlists.
- Rips and encodes simultaneously.
- Does not require a specific desktop environment.
What to know first
- The listed platform is Linux only.
- No free trial is listed.
- Some encoder dependencies are needed for their corresponding formats.
Verdict
Asunder covers common CD-ripping tasks, including track metadata, playlists, and multiple output formats. Its Linux platform and listed dependencies are the main considerations.
Asunder plans and pricing
All plansCompared on audio converter software
- Supported formats
- WAV, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, Opus, WavPack, Musepack, AAC, Monkey's Audio
- Metadata editing
- Yes
- CD ripping
- Yes
