Remove iTunes DRM

[Qnn]

Okay, Now before everyone freaks out... I do not believe what I am doing is illegal, and neither should you. Read on now..

Hey Guys,
I am excited to be a new member here, and I am in need of some help. I just recently purchased an Archos 605. Obviously this player is not an iPod, so it will not play music purchased from iTunes. This means I need to remove Apple's DRM. I purchased this music, and think that I have every right to convert it to another source for JUST MY USE. Anyways I would like software/freeware that will do this for me. I have only found FAIR USE which didn't work and also JHymn where the Download link is Broken, so I need some soon! I would also like one that will do my DRM'ed Video. Post what you use, and I obviously need it for MAC!

THANKS!

 

[Techguy172]

Just burn the music to a CD then re-rip using the other software.

 

[Qnn]

If only it was that simple

I have spent THOUSANDS of dollars of music. My library is at a lofty 1.5 terabytes. I am NOT going to manually burn them to a disc. Sorry!

 

[djejrejk]

Okay, Now before everyone freaks out... I do not believe what I am doing is illegal, and neither should you. Read on now..
....

I purchased this music, and think that I have every right to convert it to another source for JUST MY USE.

1.) It does not matter what you believe is legal or not, you can still be sued. Sad but true.

2.) You might want to ask anyone who has dealt with the RIAA .... trust me, they will take your lunch money.

 

[Qnn]

Fair Use

Seriously though. What are the chances of them coming after me? I am not distributing my music. The RIAA nails people distributing through Guerilla Networks.

 

[djejrejk]

Well, it happened to my neighbor.

 

[Qnn]

Well, it happened to my neighbor.

Was Your Neighbor distributing the music, or just sitting in his house with his ipod. BAM NAILED. I think not.

Correct me if I am wrong.

 

[mazellan]

It is true, the RIAA is now attacking people who rip their music for digital players.

RIAA Attacking CD Rippers

 

[Qnn]

Wow. That is crazy.


Does Anyone Have an answer to my QUESTION?!?!

Thanks!

You learn something new everyday.

 

[Eraserhead]

It is true, the RIAA is now attacking people who rip their music for digital players.

RIAA Attacking CD Rippers

I'm not sure that is actually true, and the RIAA are awful for doing that.

@OP Unfortunately I don't think you'll get any answers to your question on this site. Though you should find what you want with a sensible Google .

 

[Qnn]

Unfortunately I don't think you'll get any answers to your question on this site.

WHY?

 

[Techguy172]

Your too lazy to google it Wow! first thing Drmremoval.com go there.

If you live in the states though this is against the law.

 

[Eraserhead]

WHY?

Its a bit of a grey topic. See the rules:

Warez/Serials/Keys. Do not post software serial numbers or keys or refer people to specific websites or software whose purpose is to break or bypass software licensing methods, distribute cracks, or obtain or use commercial software or media in violation of its license and/or for copyright violation. Do not ask for or give such help

 

[Qnn]

Your too lazy to google it Wow! first thing Drmremoval.com go there.

If you live in the states though this is against the law.

Wait WHAT LEO LAPORTE?!? That app is just for Windows. That didn't answer my question now did it?

You think I didn't google, and search the web for HOURS before I posted this thread?

 

[Cleverboy]

Its a bit of a grey topic. See the rules:

Considering that Steve Jobs himself has intimated ways of circumventing the protection for licensees, I don't think its too grey... especially if you use one of the two different ways Apple has provided... and not something like JHymn that attempted to actually BREAK the DRM itself.

That didn't answer my question now did it?
You think I didn't google, and search the web for HOURS before I posted this thread?

I wouldn't get too upset. I also found a solution pretty quickly on Google. Sometimes the right query can be elusive though.

Click around. There are lots of useful ones out there:
http://www.google.com/search?q=remove+drm+macos+x

Good Luck,
~ CB

 

[mvaj92]

ive heard of a program that virtually burns your music to a cd on your hard drive, then replaces the "burned" music with the original. I can't remember the name, however, sorry i can't be of more help.

 

[yellow]

Removing DRM is not part of "Fair Use".

 

[sushi]

It is true, the RIAA is now attacking people who rip their music for digital players.

RIAA Attacking CD Rippers

But right now it looks like it is going after those who Rip and then share.

Just burn the music to a CD then re-rip using the other software.

Good way to back up your collection at the same time.

I have spent THOUSANDS of dollars of music. My library is at a lofty 1.5 terabytes. I am NOT going to manually burn them to a disc. Sorry!

Maybe return the new MP3 player (Archos 605) and then get an iPod?

I'm not sure that is actually true, and the RIAA are awful for doing that.

@OP Unfortunately I don't think you'll get any answers to your question on this site. Though you should find what you want with a sensible Google .

WHY?

Because it is against the forum rules.

Removing DRM is not part of "Fair Use".

Good point.

 

[Matiek]

I found this website:

http://www.noteburner.com/iTunes-music-Nokia-N95.html

that has a program that converts music so that you can burn it on your device.

 

[djejrejk]

BAM NAILED.

How old are you?

They scanned his drive, sent him a list of all the "illegal" music on his drive an sent him a bill for $14,000 so settle out of court.

 

[Techguy172]

Wait WHAT LEO LAPORTE?!? That app is just for Windows. That didn't answer my question now did it?

You think I didn't google, and search the web for HOURS before I posted this thread?

Geez, That was awfully rude for someone who was helping it took me 2 minutes and I found one http://undrm.info/remove-DRM-protection/FairGame-free-MacOSX-software-for-converting-iTunes-music-to-unprotected-format.htm

 

[balamw]

I purchased this music, and think that I have every right to convert it to another source for JUST MY USE.

Are you actually saying that you bought 1.5TB of stuff on iTunes Music Store. (Conservatively 200 songs/GB = 300,000 songs = lots and lots of $$$$) and neglected to read the Terms of Service that spell out the rights you have to the media you paid for.

Something is exaggerated here.

B

 

[rockthecasbah]

It is true, the RIAA is now attacking people who rip their music for digital players.

RIAA Attacking CD Rippers

This is not quite true. There was a story on Digg a day or so ago where it went into further examination into that case... The person was being sued for piracy on P2P I believe and they happened mention that the CD rips were unauthorized copies when they were looking at his computer.. but he wasn't being sued for them only the initial P2P stuff.

 

[sal]

Are you actually saying that you bought 1.5TB of stuff on iTunes Music Store. (Conservatively 200 songs/GB = 300,000 songs = lots and lots of $$$$) and neglected to read the Terms of Service that spell out the rights you have to the media you paid for.

Something is exaggerated here.

B

damn 300,000 songs? that is a lot of money. and it's a bit hard to believe.

Also stripping the DRM off a couple of songs might not be a big deal but stripping the drm off 1.5TB of music might set of some alarms over at the RIAA headquarters

 

[mazellan]

This is not quite true. There was a story on Digg a day or so ago where it went into further examination into that case... The person was being sued for piracy on P2P I believe and they happened mention that the CD rips were unauthorized copies when they were looking at his computer.. but he wasn't being sued for them only the initial P2P stuff.

Ahh thank you for correcting me. The Media does have a way of sending one-sided stories, or maybe I just read it wrong. Either way, I'm glad I have the full story now.