LAME

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Description

LAME (LAME Ain't an MP3 Encoder) is an open-source audio encoder used for compressing digital audio files into smaller, high-quality MP3 formats. It is a free, cross-platform software application for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and other operating systems, and is considered to be one of the best audio encoding tools available. It is used by many popular audio programs, including Audacity and the VLC media player. LAME is capable of producing high-quality audio files with a lower bitrate, allowing for smaller file sizes while still maintaining a good level of sound quality. It can also produce audio files with a much higher bitrate if desired. LAME also supports multiple sampling rates, allowing for greater flexibility when compressing audio. Finally, the software includes a graphical user interface for easy use and control.

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Audio and music applications

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