

The Output directory is set manually each time you rip a disc.We will configure with the assumption that you will rip a disc to FLAC (and then transcode the FLAC files to MP3 if you desire). After checking for updates go to XLD menu > Preferences, or hit Command-, (Command is the key with the Apple logo).This guide will also cover encoding lossy formats (such as MP3), as well.

It is very important to properly configure XLD for lossless (FLAC) rips so that the ripping log will score 100% on the logchecker. You will most likely have to restart XLD for the Log Checker to take effect. Once installed properly, you will see an option for “Log Checker…” under the XLD menu. You can go to this folder by using the “Go to Folder” option (Command + Shift + G) from within Finder and pasting the full path into the resulting text box. You manually apply the plugin by putting the XLDLogChecker.bundle file into ~/Library/Application Support/XLD/PlugIns (case sensitive). This plugin is required to write the rip checksum at the bottom of every log. Download XLD Applicationĭownload and install XLD builds and source code from the following links: Placement of options may vary depending on the version, but the options required to create a proper configuration remains the same. This guide was made using the latest version of XLD available at the time. If you are using an older version, then go to XLD menu > Check for Updates to make sure you have the latest version. It’s STRONGLY recommended to use version 20211018 or newer. XLD is Universal Binary, so it runs natively on Intel Macs, PPC Macs, and the latest ARM Macs. The supported audio files can be split into some tracks with cue sheet when decoding.
Xld file naming for mac os x#
X Lossless Decoder(XLD) is a tool for Mac OS X that is able to decode/convert/play various ‘lossless’ audio files. The official software page describes XLD: It is intended primarily as a beginners' guide, so some more advanced features are (currently) omitted. This guide is an introduction that will teach you to configure XLD correctly, to rip a CD, and to check ripping (extraction) logs for a good CD rip.
Xld file naming how to#
This article is modified from What.CD’s wiki called X Lossless Decoder (XLD): How to Create Flawless Rips on Mac OS X.
