Repeated readsAt least two source hashes per track
Verified audio CD archiver for macOS
Rip it twice.
Keep it with proof.
Turn a mounted audio CD into lossless archive files, listening copies and a receipt that records every repeated read and output checksum.
Native for MacmacOS 14+Apple notarization before launch
Native Release buildREAL APP
Two useful copiesLossless archive plus listening format
Portable proofJSON, Markdown and SHA-256 manifest
One-time price$29 for one Mac, no subscription
Inside the actual app
The disc, recipe and receipt stay in one view.
See every mounted track on the left, define the archive and listening formats in the center, then follow the verification receipt on the right. This is the native Release build with a fictional marketing disc.
Built for the real handoff
One focused app.
Four jobs done.
Personal CD archive
Preserve a physical collection as lossless files with enough evidence to audit the job later.
Listening library
Create smaller AAC copies at the same time without another conversion workflow.
Estate collection handoff
Deliver organized album folders with artwork, metadata and a readable receipt.
Drive troubleshooting
Identify a track whose repeated reads disagree before trusting the archive.
The result
01 - First Light.flacverification-receipt.jsonMANIFEST.sha256Private by defaultA clear workflow
From first record
to finished handoff.
Mount and review the disc
Connect a compatible optical drive, inspect the naturally ordered tracks and confirm the album, artist, year, genre and artwork.
Choose the archive recipe
Select FLAC or Apple Lossless, add an AAC listening copy if needed and define a filename rule before any destination is created.
Read, encode and verify
Compare repeated source reads, create every new file, hash the results and finish with readable and machine-verifiable receipts.
Focused by design
Useful depth.
No account clutter.
Mounted audio-CD detection
Find readable AIFF/CDDA-style tracks on mounted volumes and keep their natural track order visible.
Editable metadata lookup
Search MusicBrainz by album and artist, then review and edit every field instead of accepting guessed data.
Lossless and listening outputs
Create FLAC or Apple Lossless archives alongside optional AAC copies using macOS audio conversion.
Unstable-read protection
Stop the archive if repeated source checksums disagree and remove the partial output folder.
Human-readable evidence
Keep track-level repeated-read hashes, output checksums, a receipt and a complete SHA-256 manifest beside the music.
Practical guides
Start with the job
you need to finish.
Questions, answered
DiscForge FAQ
What does DiscForge create from an audio CD?+
DiscForge creates one lossless FLAC or Apple Lossless archive file per track, an optional AAC listening copy, a readable verification receipt, a JSON receipt and a SHA-256 manifest.
How does read verification work?+
Each mounted source track is read at least twice. DiscForge compares the source SHA-256 values before encoding and stops safely if the repeated reads disagree.
Does DiscForge claim AccurateRip database verification?+
No. The current Release build performs local repeated-read and output verification. It does not claim a match against the third-party AccurateRip database.
Can DiscForge look up album metadata?+
Yes. You can search MusicBrainz using the album and artist fields, review a match, edit every value and attach local cover art before archiving.
Will it rip copy-protected discs?+
No. DiscForge is for personal standard audio CDs that macOS can mount and read. It does not bypass copy protection or DRM.
Does it change the CD or delete partial files?+
The disc is read-only. If a read or conversion fails, DiscForge removes the partial destination folder and leaves the mounted source untouched.
How much will DiscForge cost?+
The planned launch price is US$29 as a one-time purchase for one Mac. Checkout opens only after Developer ID signing and Apple notarization are complete.
DiscForge for macOS
Rip it twice.
Keep it with proof.
A focused archive bench for Mac owners who want every CD read, converted and documented without audiophile-tool configuration.
- macOS 14+
- One Mac
- Launch updates included
One-time purchase$29No recurring charge
Developer ID signing and Apple notarization will be completed before release.