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- Version: 3.1, 12/30/2008 08:48PM PST
Regensburger
Yes, it works. But it's lossy--the resultant file will be degraded, however slightly, from the original. It requires the use of an easily obtained, inexpensive CD-RW. Why not take advantage of the ability, included with every Mac, of Disk Utility to create a virtual CD-RW (or better yet, DVD-RW) to do the file swapping? It would be much faster, and easier on both the disk and the drive mechanism. Easy to use. But, should you need it, no help is available.
Did not work for me - Version: 3.1, 12/2/2008 08:53AM PST
okraider
The support is horrible. Could not get it to work after jumping through numerous hoops with support. Burning Thumb will not refund. They even sent me insulting and hostile email when I disputed. Try before you buy! Don't throw your money in the dumpster.
Nice automated solution - Version: 2.1.4, 1/12/2008 04:07PM PST
plankjr_dotmac
This software does what it says...once you get the many computer and iTunes settings correct. Save yourself a lot of trouble - read AND follow the instructions! The developer was responsive with my minor issue. Thanks!
Not quite what you might hope for, but it works. - Version: 2.1.4, 10/2/2007 04:11PM PST
(5 of 6 users found this comment useful)
marc-m
The program works well for what it does, and is fairly well implemented. It is not without problems, however.
If you use this to remove DRM from an audio file, and save as anything but .AIFF, .WAV or Apple lossless, you will lose quality. If you do use those formats the new files will be a LOT bigger. The reason for this is simple - you are expanding, then re-compressing, the file. You will be adding compression to a previously compressed file, plain and simple, which means even much more loss. Whether you find the result acceptable depends on a lot of things: original file quality, type of audio (vocal, music etc.), and your own personal tolerance for lowered fidelity.
It also will only work on files that you can use on your computer, and will not help if you have a DRM locked file from another person.
SInce JHymn (http://hymn-project.org/jhymndoc/) broke starting at iTunes 6.0, and apparently is going to stay broken for the present, this is the only way to do it unless you pay more for non-DRM files at the iTunes store (and if they are even available for the particular audio you want). JHymn was a REAL DRM remover, not a re-compressor.
That being said, this kind of thing does work, and is a lot easier than burning a CD and then importing the resultant files. It may good be enough for you, and is all there really is right now.
If you use this to remove DRM from an audio file, and save as anything but .AIFF, .WAV or Apple lossless, you will lose quality. If you do use those formats the new files will be a LOT bigger. The reason for this is simple - you are expanding, then re-compressing, the file. You will be adding compression to a previously compressed file, plain and simple, which means even much more loss. Whether you find the result acceptable depends on a lot of things: original file quality, type of audio (vocal, music etc.), and your own personal tolerance for lowered fidelity.
It also will only work on files that you can use on your computer, and will not help if you have a DRM locked file from another person.
SInce JHymn (http://hymn-project.org/jhymndoc/) broke starting at iTunes 6.0, and apparently is going to stay broken for the present, this is the only way to do it unless you pay more for non-DRM files at the iTunes store (and if they are even available for the particular audio you want). JHymn was a REAL DRM remover, not a re-compressor.
That being said, this kind of thing does work, and is a lot easier than burning a CD and then importing the resultant files. It may good be enough for you, and is all there really is right now.
DRM Dumpster Well Worth The Price - Version: 2.1.0, 9/8/2007 08:03AM PST
(1 of 3 users found this comment useful)
Slor
This is a fantastic application which does EXACTLY what it claims to do. It easily removes DRM from your purchased songs. It automates the process you would normally be required to do by hand. I had slightly over 1200 purchased songs and I was dreading the process of slowly exporting and reimporting I would need to go through in order to unprotect them. DRM Dumpster completely automates this process.
DRM Dumpster Well Worth The Price - Version: 2.1.0, 9/8/2007 08:03AM PST
(1 of 3 users found this comment useful)
Slor
This is a fantastic application which does EXACTLY what it claims to do. It easily removes DRM from your purchased songs. It automates the process you would normally be required to do by hand. I had slightly over 1200 purchased songs and I was dreading the process of slowly exporting and reimporting I would need to go through in order to unprotect them. DRM Dumpster completely automates this process.
DRM Dumpster Well Worth The Price - Version: 2.1.0, 9/8/2007 07:58AM PST
(1 of 3 users found this comment useful)
Slor
This is a fantastic application which does EXACTLY what it claims to do. It easily removes DRM from your purchased songs. It automates the process you would normally be required to do by hand. I had slightly over 1200 purchased songs and I was dreading the process of slowly exporting and reimporting I would need to go through in order to unprotect them. DRM Dumpster completely automates this process.
Why? - Version: 2.0, 8/7/2007 09:19PM PST
electronicfan
I've downloaded it, but it asks me for a serial number. I followed all the directions on how to set up iTunes and system prefs.. did I miss something? I really want to get of the DRM, because this is the only program I can find that will work for my operating system and version of iTunes... so does anyone know what's going on?
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- Why?
Not Freeware - Version: 2.0, 8/5/2007 07:48PM PST
ol_pip
Not DRM Dumpster 2.0 (Freeware - 08/03/2007)
convert drm'd music to mp3, aac, apple lossless, aiff, wav
convert drm'd music to mp3, aac, apple lossless, aiff, wav
Works with iTunes 7.3.1 - Version: 2.0, 8/3/2007 01:23PM PST
(1 of 1 users found this comment useful)
BurningThumb
For those who listen to people that have not actually tried the software and post FUD - please, please only pay attention to comments by people who actually try the software.
DRM Dumpster works fine with iTunes 7.3 and there is no such thing as DRM being applied to re-imported non-DRM formats like MP3 or WAV.
In any case if you did try the software and had a problem contact me directly - probably I can fix it.
Please note DRM Dumpster DOES NOT work with Audio Books. It only works with .m4p tracks that are less than 60 minutes in length.
DRM Dumpster works fine with iTunes 7.3 and there is no such thing as DRM being applied to re-imported non-DRM formats like MP3 or WAV.
In any case if you did try the software and had a problem contact me directly - probably I can fix it.
Please note DRM Dumpster DOES NOT work with Audio Books. It only works with .m4p tracks that are less than 60 minutes in length.
