Building `redumper` for x86_64 on macOS (Intel)

redumper is a low-level byte-perfect CD disc dumper that supports incremental dumps, advanced SCSI/C2 error correction, and intelligent audio CD offset detection. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for compiling redumper from source on Intel-based macOS (x86_64).

🔹 Prerequisites

Before building redumper, ensure you have the required dependencies installed.

1️⃣ Install Required Dependencies

Run the following command to install the necessary build tools:

brew install llvm@18 ninja cmake

2️⃣ Clone the Repository

Download the redumper source code from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/superg/redumper.git
cd redumper

3️⃣ Configure the Build for x86_64

We need to explicitly tell Clang to compile for x86_64:

CXX=$(brew --prefix llvm@18)/bin/clang++ cmake -B build -G "Ninja"   -DCMAKE_BUILD_WITH_INSTALL_RPATH=ON   -DREDUMPER_CLANG_USE_LIBCPP=ON   -DREDUMPER_CLANG_LINK_OPTIONS="-L$(brew --prefix llvm@18)/lib/c++"   -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release   -DREDUMPER_VERSION_BUILD=481

4️⃣ Compile `redumper`

Run the build process:

cmake --build build --config Release --verbose

5️⃣ Move the Binary to `/usr/local/bin`

Once compiled, move redumper to a location in your PATH:

sudo mv build/redumper /usr/local/bin/
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/redumper

6️⃣ Verify Architecture

Ensure the binary is compiled for x86_64:

file /usr/local/bin/redumper

✅ Expected Output:

/usr/local/bin/redumper: Mach-O 64-bit executable x86_64

7️⃣ Run `redumper`

Verify that redumper is working:

redumper --help

🔹 About `redumper`

redumper is an advanced disc imaging tool designed for high-quality preservation of CD, DVD, and Blu-ray media. It features:

Raw byte-perfect dumps
SCSI/C2 error correction
Incremental dumping for refining bad reads
Optimized methods for Plextor and LG/ASUS drives

Supported Operating Systems

macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon)
Linux
Windows

Basic Usage

Once installed, you can use redumper to dump a disc by first identifying your drive:

diskutil list

Find the optical drive (e.g., /dev/disk2), then unmount it:

diskutil unmountDisk /dev/disk2

Now dump the disc:

redumper --drive=disk2 --verbose --speed=4 --retries=100 --image-name="my_disc" --image-path="~/Desktop/"

🔹 Contributing & Support

For additional documentation, support, or to contribute to the project, visit the official repository:

🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/superg/redumper

Building redumper for x86_64 on macOS (Intel)