The latest version of the excellent, free and fast encoder, which works with many MP3 programs (the full list of programs is available on the LAME project website). It has a choice of encoding frequencies, modes (mono, stereo, joint stereo) and, most importantly, it has the ability to encode WAV files in VBR format. Engine based on GPSYCHO - a psycho-acoustic model that corrects errors in the ISO source code of MP3 encoders and improves the quality of encoded files.