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These instructions describe CD-ripping controls from an earlier release. The current Pro and Deluxe audio editors do not include those legacy CD controls. For disc-writing tasks, use the free Cool Burning Studio; the historical ripping instructions below are not a feature claim for the current editor.

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It is possible to digitally import audio data from audio CDs with most CD-ROM readers. To import one or more audio tracks:

1. Select Import Tracks from Audio CD... from the File menu. The CD Track Extraction dialog box appears.

2. Choose the device that contains your source audio CD from the CD-ROM Device drop-down list.

3. Select the track or the tracks you wish to import from the track list.

4. Click the button labelled Load.

The imported audio tracks appear as separate editing windows in the Cool Record Edit workspace.

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