


Insert the audio CD into your computer.Once you have the encoding options set correctly, ripping and encoding in iTunes is a very simple process. As long as your computer is connected to the internet, this option will fill in the basic track information when you insert a CD to rip, which can save a lot of time typing names into iTunes. For more detailed information on encoding audio files, check out this article on encoding. These settings would be best for Serato users:īesides the encoder and it's settings, the other option which simplifies importing CDs is the second check box: "Automatically retrieve CD track names from internet". > Import Using: MP3 Encoder > Setting: Custom. To change the encoding settings, iTunes> Preferences > General Tab> Import Settings. The default settings in iTunes are to encode AAC files, which are supported by Serato software, however we recommend MP3 encoding.

There are 3 main ways of adding music to an iTunes library purchased downloads from the iTunes Music Store, ripping CDs directly into iTunes, and importing files that are already on your hard drive into your library. Getting your music into iTunes and setting up encoding To download iTunes go to the iTunes download page for some info about setting up iTunes check out: iTunes Support
