Music albums may be provided as big file that contains all tracks and these tracks are described in a cue-sheet file. It is text file that points to track begins and contains song info (metadata).
Audiophile FLAC CUE splitter AuI ConverteR 48x44 [Mac, Windows] cut big audio files with 1 sample precision by *.cue index (musical albums) to separate files (tracks) .flac, .mp3, .wav, .dsf and other. Big files WAV, DSF, DFF, APE, WavePack (.wv), mp3 are supported too. Metadata (song information) from *.cue are exported to target files. AuI ConverteR is able to manually assign album artwork to target files. Bit-perfect splitting (without quality losses) is available for lossless to lossless file conversion.
To split FLAC CUE musical album into several tracks [audio files] with 1 sample precision:
Select lossless target PCM format (FLAC, WAV, AIFF), sample rate and bit depth identical input file or set "as input"
In Settings window > General tab, Don't make DSP... switch should be checked
Read more about sound quality for CUE split below.
AuI ConverteR has several price/functionality options that allow saving your budget for the required functionality. You can expand Modula-R abilities later by purchasing new modules. Unlimited-time license, major updates (... 10.x > 11.x > 12.x > ... versions) are paid.
* All prices on this page are in U.S. dollars without V.A.T. and other applicable taxes and fees. The prices are recommended. Information on this page is not a public offer.
[MINIMUM PRICE] for full functionality of AuI ConverteR, in comparison with Modula-R edition that is including all modules.
![FULL-FEATURED version [AuI ConverteR PROduce-RD]](/soft/images/full-functionality2.png)
Decription
All abilities are included in PROduce-RD version. It allows saving budget, comparing purchasing of the full abilities (all modules) of Modula-R edition. Unlimited-time license, paid major updates (... 10.x > 11.x > 12.x ...).
[MINIMUM PRICE] configuration for split FLAC to
WAV, AIFF, mp3, ... and other PCM (up to 192 kHz, 24 bit, 32 bit float) [consists of 1 module]
![CUE-splitter of FLAC, WAV, mp3, other PCM files [Modula-R edition]](/soft/images/cue-with-pcm.png)
Decription
Split PCM files by CUE sheet.
The configuration abilities may be expanded by purchasing other modules.
Unlimited-time license, paid major updates (... 10.x > 11.x > 12.x ...).
[Recommended] configuration for split FLAC to
WAV, AIFF, mp3, ... and other PCM with manual album art assigning (up to 192 kHz, 24 bit, 32 bit float) [consists of 2 modules]
![CUE-splitter of FLAC, WAV, mp3, other PCM files, album art assigning [Modula-R edition]](/soft/images/cue-with-pcm-meta.png)
Decription
Split PCM files by CUE sheet with manual assigning of album artwork.
The configuration abilities may be expanded by purchasing other modules.
Unlimited-time license, paid major updates (... 10.x > 11.x > 12.x ...).
[MINIMUM PRICE] configuration for
split DSF/DFF (up to DSD128) to
DSF/DFF (up to DSD128), WAV, AIFF, mp3, ... and other PCM (up to 192 kHz, 24 bit, 32 bit float) [consists of 3 modules]
![CUE-splitter of DSD files [Modula-R edition]](/soft/images/cue-with-dsd.png)
Decription
Split DSD files by CUE sheet.
The configuration abilities may be expanded by purchasing other modules.
Unlimited-time license, paid major updates (... 10.x > 11.x > 12.x ...).
for playback music on:
digital audio player (DAP),
media server/streamer,
car stereo.
Accurate split with 1 sample precision
Bit-perfect splitting (without quality losses)
Multichannel and stereo
FLAC resolution up to 32 bit | 352/384 kHz
Clickless technologies
Auto and manual artwork assigning to target files
Easy-to-use software
WARNING:
DVD-audio/video, Blu-Ray, DVD/BluRay/CD ISO are NOT supported.
For Modula-R version, SACD ISO, DSF, DFF are supported in proper configurations.
For ISO tracks, DSF, DFF longer than 3 minutes, FREE edition mutes 2-second silence in the output middle and has other restrictions
* All prices on this page are in U.S. dollars without V.A.T. and other applicable taxes and fees. The prices are recommended. Information on this page is not a public offer.
Look at minimum price option >
Bit-perfect splitting means output files have the binary content same as well as the input files. And in doing so, such splitting doesn't cause losses.
Processing that causes losses:
For AuI ConverteR, if bit depth is increased, there are no quality losses. Examples: 16 to 24 or 32 bit, 24 to 32 bit)
Read also: Best audio file format >
Decoding and reencoding of FLAC files are lossless actions.
But, without decoding and reencoding, FLAC file may be split into frames. Here, the frame is a block of samples.
The frame may include data from neighbor tracks simultaneously.
It can cause the placement of fragment of the next track to the end of file with the previous track.
To avoid the issue, AuI ConverteR splits files by marks into cue-file with precision 1 sample (exact track border) without quality losses.
When mp3 (or other lossy) audio file is split to mp3 (or other lossy), to split with 1 sample precision there is re-encoding is required. And target files have some losses шт comparison with original stuff. Are the losses audible or not, we can't say exactly.
Splitting per 1 sample may be more desirable, when splitting per audio data block causes sound penetration of the next track's begin to the end of the previous track.
To minimize splitting artefacts, in the main window of AuI ConverteR > Parameters tab, True Gapless Mode switch should be checked (if available in your configuration)
In Settings window, Don't make DSP... switch should be checked.
In True Gapless Mode files are processed sequentially. It's defined by the necessity of connecting neighbor files borders.
Free version inserts two-second pauses into 2nd and next tracks.
Here, we can discuss pair of files:
These scores mark borders between tracks, including pauses. Also, the cue-sheet file contains track name, performer and other metadata, that are displayed by an audio player software.
As rule, .cue and .flac files should have similar file names. Otherwise, AuI ConverteR try to find an appropriate big audio file automatically.
Warning: In version earlier 9.2, before CUE + other than FLAC, WAV, AIFF, DSF file, open this file type directly to auto downloading and installing of codec.
If converted files contain wrong symbols in:
- text metadata (album, performer, track name, etc.) or
- file name,
in Settings > Metadata, select a proper value in "CUE file encoding" list ("Local" is default value).
Read how to split cue files on Mac...
.CUE file (CUE sheet file) is a file that contains time marks of track borders into a big audio file. Read more...
FLAC file may contain CUE scores in metadata.
Read this step-by-step guide...
Read how you can split .cue files into tracks...
You can ether use an audio editor sofware
or
create CUE-file, put it into the FLAC directory and split it.
You can split WAV file by indexes written in a .cue file. Read here...
Read the manual on how to split audio file with cue...
Before splitting create .cue file with time scores of splitting.
Read the guide on how to split mp3-audio file with cue...
There are no single criteria for everybody.
When you look for the best cue splitter for you, you can pay attention to these important things:
You can trim FLAC files with audio editor software. As example: iZotope RX, Audacity.
Also, you can split big FLAC to audio files (tracks)...
You can extract a big .ape file with .cue like it's described in this guide...
Yes. You can automatically split track (opened audio file) via Audacity menu Analyze > Label Sounds...
After part detection, select menu File > Export > Export Multiple...
