Friday, February 28, 2014

About Digital Music: Boosting Audio Format Support in Windows Media Player 12

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In this week's edition of the Digital Music newsletter:

  • WMP 12: What Audio Format is Best For Ripping?
  • Boosting Audio Format Support in WMP 12.
  • Rhapsody SongMatch Review (Android).
  • Digital Music FAQ: What is The ALAC Format?

WMP 12: What Audio Format is Best For Ripping?
Windows Media Player 12 might be your choice when it comes to playing back digital music, videos, and DVDs, but what about ripping audio CDs? Is there more choice than just Microsoft’s WMA format? If you’ve never changed the rip settings in WMP 12, then the default audio format is set to WMA (Windows Media Audio). However, there are... Read more

Boosting Audio Format Support in WMP 12
Compared to other jukebox software programs, Windows Media Player 12 can be a bit limited when playing a wider range of audio formats than the norm. For example, using the standard installation of WMP 12 doesn’t normally allow you to play back audio files ending in .flac, .ape, .ogg, etc. The good news is that you can add extra support... Read more

Rhapsody SongMatch Review (Android)
The Rhapsody SongMatch app for Android is a music ID tool for identifying unknown songs. It does this by using the microphone on your Android phone (or other device) to analyze what is playing. It's free to download and you don't need a Rhapsody music service account. But, how does Rhapsody's SongMatch app compare to other music ID apps on the market such as Shazam and SoundHound? Read this SongMatch full review to see how it fairs. Read more

Digital Music FAQ: What is The ALAC Format?
Find out is this definitions article what the ALAC format is and how it works. Read more


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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

About Rap / Hip-Hop: The Verdict on Schoolboy Q's 'Oxymoron'

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You've got to hand it to Schoolboy Q for sticking to his guns. Hardcore rap is risky business in 2014, but Oxymoron shows that Q's narrative isn't the same ol' story. Elsewhere, TDE rookie Isaiah Rashad proves why he's my favorite new rapper on Cilvia Demo. And in this week's Try It Before You Buy It, stream Pharrell's new album, GIRL, before it drops. 

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10 Rappers to Watch in 2014
I started out with a preliminary list of 25. In the end, only 10 made the cut. Ladies and gents, here are the 10 best new rappers to watch in 2014 ... Read more

Review: Schoolboy Q - 'Oxymoron'
Schoolboy Q knows how to make an entrance. Oxymoron, one of the year's most anticipated rap albums, starts with Q's daughter declaring:.. Read more
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Review: Isaiah Rashad - Cilvia Demo
Isaiah Rashad's Cilvia Demo is a marvel of studio sorcery and poetic prowess. Marrying Tribe-esque jazz samples with country rap tunes, the album tips its hat to the old school as... Read more
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Stream: Pharrell - 'GIRL'
Pharrell is gearing up for the arrival of Girl, his first solo album since 2006.Girl features Justin Timberlake, Daft Punk, Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys... Read more


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Friday, February 21, 2014

About Digital Music: How Good is Your Music Library´s Bitrate?

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In this week's edition of the Digital Music newsletter:

  • How Good is Your Music Library’s Bitrate?
  • Best Free Plugins For Windows Media Player 12.
  • Is it Legal to Use Any Streaming Media Website?
  • Digital Music FAQ: What is MIDI Music?

How Good is Your Music Library’s Bitrate?
You may have seen the bitrate of songs advertised on music download stores or streaming music services, but how important is this for your digital music listening? Bitrate is an important factor that influences... Read more

Best Free Plugins For Windows Media Player 12
Windows Media Player 12 is a popular player for audio and video files, but you can make it even better by using free plugins. As well as improving the interface and customizing its options, you can add features like better support for audio formats, display lyrics as your songs play, advanced metadata editing, and other useful tools. Read more

Is it Legal to Use Any Streaming Media Website?
This streaming media FAQ explores the legalities of using streaming audio and video and what you should be aware of when surfing the Internet. Read more

Digital Music FAQ: What is MIDI Music?
In this short definition of how MIDI files work, we explain how this file type can be classed as a type of digital music format. Even though MIDI files that you may download from the Internet won't work with modern portables (iPhone, MP3 player, etc.), you can convert them into formats such as MP3 and AAC. Read more


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