ripping CDs, encoding into MP3s, and labeling later

[Rob]

Jesse Guardiani wrote:
> Howdy list,
> 
> I currently use grip ( http://nostatic.org/grip/ ) to
> quickly and conveniently rip CDs, encode the tracks into
> MP3s, and label the MP3s - all with the SINGLE click of
> a button.
> 
> 
> background:
> ===========
> grip is VERY convenient. However, the following scenario
> with my laptop is causing problems:
> 
> 1.) Go home or over to a friend's, where I don't have internet access.
> 2.) Decide that I want to rip+encode a CD of mine, or a CD for a friend, respectively.
> 
> Now, I can still rip+encode the CD, but I don't have access
> to the freedb CD information database, so the MP3s end up being
> labeled Track1 Track2, etc...
> 
> 
> So here are my questions:
> =========================
> 1.) Is there any way to automate the mp3 track labeling process
>     after the fact?
> 2.) AFAIK, grip doesn't allow me to rip a CD to my hard disk, then
>     easily label and encode the CD at a later time (when I have access
>     to the internet and freedb). Is there a program that WILL do this?
> 3.) How do you usually handle this situation?
> 
> Thanks!
> 

You could use easytag,
(/usr/ports/audio/easytag)

It allows you to lookup cddb info and apply it to a directory.

Rob Evers