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SoundTech Vocal Trainer Kit
(Reviews) SoundTechs Vocal Trainer kit will help you unleash your inner Pavarotti.
(Reviews) SoundTechs Vocal Trainer kit will help you unleash your inner Pavarotti.
Apple Music Monopoly Lawsuit Seeks Class-Action Status
(News) The suit alleges that Apple has constricted the market by not enabling iPods to play content in the Windows Media Audio format, Microsoft's copy-protection technology.
(News) The suit alleges that Apple has constricted the market by not enabling iPods to play content in the Windows Media Audio format, Microsoft's copy-protection technology.
Universal rousing an iTunes rebellion, report says
(News) The head of Universal Music Group is enlisting the support of other major record labels to launch a new music subscription service that will try to loosen Apple Inc.'s grip on the online music market, according to a news report Friday.
(News) The head of Universal Music Group is enlisting the support of other major record labels to launch a new music subscription service that will try to loosen Apple Inc.'s grip on the online music market, according to a news report Friday.
Finetune Desktop streams music, taps into iTunes
(News) Digital music service Finetune on Tuesday announced the launch of a preview release of Finetune Desktop, an application that enables you to stream music from the online service to your Mac or PC.
(News) Digital music service Finetune on Tuesday announced the launch of a preview release of Finetune Desktop, an application that enables you to stream music from the online service to your Mac or PC.
Microsoft changes tune on selling DRM-free songs
(News) Following digital music pioneer Apple Inc.'s lead yet again, Microsoft Corp. said this week it will soon sell digital music online without digital rights management (DRM) protection.
(News) Following digital music pioneer Apple Inc.'s lead yet again, Microsoft Corp. said this week it will soon sell digital music online without digital rights management (DRM) protection.
Apple updates iTunes and QuickTime
(News) Apple on Monday released updates for its digital jukebox software iTunes, as well as an update for QuickTime.
(News) Apple on Monday released updates for its digital jukebox software iTunes, as well as an update for QuickTime.
Sonos and Rhapsody: Beautiful Music Together
(Reviews) Version 2 of the Sonos Digital Music System software permits direct-to-stereo playing of your Rhapsody selections.
(Reviews) Version 2 of the Sonos Digital Music System software permits direct-to-stereo playing of your Rhapsody selections.
Microsoft Releases Second Beta of WMP 11
Microsoft Releases Second Beta of WMP 11
Microsoft Releases Second Beta of WMP 11
First Look: Windows Media Player 11 and MTV Urge
(reviews) First Look: Windows Media Player 11 and MTV Urge
(reviews) First Look: Windows Media Player 11 and MTV Urge
First Look: MusicMatch Jukebox's Impressive Version 10
(news) First Look: MusicMatch Jukebox's Impressive Version 10
(news) First Look: MusicMatch Jukebox's Impressive Version 10
The Human Element: Record and Promote Your Own Music
(news) Skip those large music companies that don't care about your music. Doing it yourself is easier and more affordable than ever.
(news) Skip those large music companies that don't care about your music. Doing it yourself is easier and more affordable than ever.
Mac Skeptic: Toast With Jam 6--Rip, Edit, Burn
(reviews) Roxio's CD/DVD recording suite puts a wealth of tools in one box.
(reviews) Roxio's CD/DVD recording suite puts a wealth of tools in one box.
The Playlist: Clean Up Your MP3 Collection
(howto) Tunes in a tizzy? Here's how to get them organized in a few easy steps.
(howto) Tunes in a tizzy? Here's how to get them organized in a few easy steps.
Mac Skeptic: GarageBand Composes Music in Minutes
(reviews) Dabblers can have plenty of fun with Apple's song-making software, but don't expect it to make you a virtuoso.
(reviews) Dabblers can have plenty of fun with Apple's song-making software, but don't expect it to make you a virtuoso.
The Playlist: Winamp Makes a Comeback
(reviews) The latest updates to two classic media players, plus RealNetworks' new music store.
(reviews) The latest updates to two classic media players, plus RealNetworks' new music store.
The Playlist: My Love/Hate Relationship With ITunes
(reviews) An in-depth look at the greatest, coolest, most insanely frustrating media player out there and the store behind it.
(reviews) An in-depth look at the greatest, coolest, most insanely frustrating media player out there and the store behind it.
Xitel Device Digitizes Your Vinyl
(news) INport connects your stereo to your PC to create high-quality digital recordings.
(news) INport connects your stereo to your PC to create high-quality digital recordings.
Create a Party CD on Your PC
(howto) Want to use your PC to create your own custom music mixes with your fave CDs? Follow our simple steps, and you'll be whipping up party CDs in no time.
(howto) Want to use your PC to create your own custom music mixes with your fave CDs? Follow our simple steps, and you'll be whipping up party CDs in no time.
Compressed Audio vs. CDs: Can You Tell the Difference?
(reviews) Are you able to distinguish between the two? Our tests reveal some surprising results for those who love--or hate--listening to MP3s.
(reviews) Are you able to distinguish between the two? Our tests reveal some surprising results for those who love--or hate--listening to MP3s.
Better Burning
(reviews) A CD-RW drive is only as good as its software. We take five feature-rich mastering packages for a spin.
(reviews) A CD-RW drive is only as good as its software. We take five feature-rich mastering packages for a spin.
Iomega Ships Snappy Manager for CD Burning
(news) HotBurn offers easy operation of CD mastering functions for just $30.
(news) HotBurn offers easy operation of CD mastering functions for just $30.
Pocket PC Gets Net Radio Tuner
(news) Pick up tunes from 35,000 Net stations with a free download from Live365.com.
(news) Pick up tunes from 35,000 Net stations with a free download from Live365.com.
Napster Alternatives
(reviews) If you're an MP3 junkie looking for a fix, we'll tell you which of the Napster alternatives works best.
(reviews) If you're an MP3 junkie looking for a fix, we'll tell you which of the Napster alternatives works best.
Easy CD Creator 5: A Software Smorgasbord
(reviews) New software suite from Roxio includes improvements over version 4.
(reviews) New software suite from Roxio includes improvements over version 4.
Home Office: LP to CD--Music Soothes Savage Bass
(howto) Recording an entire album onto my PC and burning it to CD took maybe an hour.
(howto) Recording an entire album onto my PC and burning it to CD took maybe an hour.
MusicTeller Designs an ATM for Digital Tunes
(news) Kiosk service tests dispensing digital music to specified players (for a fee).
(news) Kiosk service tests dispensing digital music to specified players (for a fee).
Napster Plug-In Lets Music Play On
(news) Unauthorized Napster alternative points to another bank of servers, raising music industry hackles.
(news) Unauthorized Napster alternative points to another bank of servers, raising music industry hackles.
MP3s: All You Need to Know
(howto) The scoop on hardware, software, free tunes, and tips for listening at work.
(howto) The scoop on hardware, software, free tunes, and tips for listening at work.
Top 5 MP3 Music Files
(downloads) Free full-length MP3 tracks from Tom Waits and Buddy Guy, a video from John Lennon, and more.
(downloads) Free full-length MP3 tracks from Tom Waits and Buddy Guy, a video from John Lennon, and more.
Masters of the CD Recording Universe
(reviews) Four software packages pose stiff competition to Adaptec's long-dominant software.
(reviews) Four software packages pose stiff competition to Adaptec's long-dominant software.