Try CDG Ripper 2 - we use a method that is most compatible with most drives today that will even make semi-compatible drives (partially capable CD or DVD drives that must have software adjust, descramble, and correct the graphics to make them work). We also error correct which most programs do not, this is important if your discs are scratched or written with errors to the disc. You first try converting (or "Ripping") with the Error Correction Codes (ECC for short) and if the drive doesn't yield any graphics, you then try without ECC - at that point if the drive yields nothing, you need a different drive.
Only the original CDG Ripper from 9 years ago (the original and only ripper of it's time) required a fully capable CD-ROM (what is known as a DAO 96 drive), but the mode "Deinterleave" was added about 7 years ago.
For those looking for a CD+G capable (or semi-compatible drive) - TIPS:
1. Models from Plextor and Lite-ON models work great.
2. Look for feature specifications on the box; CD-Text, Karaoke CD, and/or DAO96.
3. If you are using the Nero Info Tool, make sure it says reads RW Channels - it helps if the Deinterleave is available but since we perform the Deinterleave it is not that important (that makes it a semi-compatible drive).
4. The easiest way to test is try - rip one track with CDG Ripper 2, play it in the Free player, if you see graphics and they are clean - Eureka! you have a kick-a** drive.
5. Don't waste money on a new drive until you try converting with your existing, but be prepared if it doesn't read.
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