Lame

LAME stands for "Lame Ain't an Mp3 Encoder". But actually, is *is* an MP3 encoder.

I started with the LAME Framework and Lame QuickTime Component created by Lynn Pye.

I improved the Settings Dialog, and made it function even if you use different compilers for the framework vs. the application. (Application developers must re-tool their code to take advantage of this)

Here's the latest Universal Installer, installs LAME Version 3.97 (beta 1, Sep 29 2005).

Note: I did not do anything special to hook up the SSE stuff, so I don't actually know yet if it is taking advantage of the vector unit. Maybe it is?

WARNING: The installer does NOT un-install previous versions that you may have in your user folder. You *must* un-install all previous versions. This installer puts things at the root (ie: /Library, NOT /Users/~/Library). If you have a previous version installed in your user folder, then this version WILL NOT WORK

Here is the Source Code, including the Installer source.

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LAME Home Page

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Legal Notice: LAME is an external library that any application may optionally link with, I did not write LAME, it is freely available elsewhere, it is NOT an integral part of kJams, is not INCLUDED with kJams, and I am not charging for it. If you do not use LAME, kJams will function just fine (you can rip audio using iTunes). If you choose to install an MP3 encoder, you should take it upon yourself to abide by any applicable laws regarding licensing. For more info, go here.