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This book deals with the basics of MP3 technology and how it works. How to accquire MP3's, the quality of MP3's and how to decode MP3's through various different devices. It allows the reader to fully understand the basics of MP3 technology through detailed explanation of how audio is compressed into MP3 format and the advantages by doing so. Hacker tackles the subject of psychacoustics and how it is linked to the creation of MP3's, encoding and decoding MP3's and the devices used to enable this are explored in detail. It also allows the reader to explore different operating systems such as MacOs, Linux, BeOs, and to create MP3's across several different platforms. In addition, this book also gives an insight into the legal aspect of the creation and distribution of MP3 files on the Internet.
Zinesh gavin 21:08, 9 Aug 2004 (EST)
Most of this book is about giving the reader the ability to understand and create Digital Music through the use of the Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) technology. The chapter that involves what i am focusing on, Digital Music, is the first chapter. The author has managed to give a detalied description of the process of how sound is digitized. The process of sampling is explained throughly, from how digital music has cut the production process by half and the distinct advantages it posseses over traditional analog music. Some include, being able to record one perfect take of a chorus in a song and not having the singer to have to record other takes. By splicing and repeating different parts of different takes together, a song is created. This has advanced production techniques in the field of music or "The modern version of Multimedia Art". MIDI technology is explored in great detail allowing the reader to actuallly set up a home MIDI studio and to operate it efficiently to produce digitized music. The book also acts as a shopping guide to musicians who want to go digital with their music, at the same time teaching them to use different software programs and the internet to enable this.
Zinesh gavin 21:08, 9 Aug 2004 (EST)
In this book, Mewton takes the reader on a journey from the very basics of what Digital Music is and how it has revolutionised the world through the use of the World Wide Web (WWW). It introduces the topic of MP3 technology and its advantages like audio compression without affecting sound quality. It gives the reader step by step instruction on how to burn theirown recordings in MP3 format and also how to market them on the internet using technologies such as Webstreaming and Webcasting. Webstreaming is explored in depth and the reader is enlightened on the advantages of it. Mewton also handles the issue of legal matters such as Copyright Law, in detail. He talks about musicians, the Recording Industry and the Internet. Guidelines on how to set up and run an Internet record label are provided along with two whole chapters on Internet Law, Piracy and Copyright.
Zinesh gavin 21:31, 9 Aug 2004 (EST)
A very comprehensive book containing material suitable for both the novice and advanced Digital Music enthusiast. The book contains many chapters which discuss MP3 technology. For the beginner,who has very little or no knowledge of Digital Music technology can create their own music, convert it to an MP3 format and even post it on the Internet for all to access. A history of file sharing software and MP3 utilities is provided in brief detail. Different types of desktop players and organisers for the decoding of MP3 files are also covered. Throughout this book, chunks of useful information, tips and alerts are provided in little digestible instruction boxes for further understanding of topics discussed. In addition to this, Hill goes into great detail on the legal issues surrounding Digital Music and the Internet. Advice on obtaing MP3's the legitimate way is offered and urged. This book is ideal for anyone who wants to explore the world of Digital Music as it offers very up-to-date information.
Zinesh gavin 22:39, 9 Aug 2004 (EST)
This book gives detailed and easy to read understanding and instruction about the sometimes confusing and intimidating realm of MP3 revolution. Giving readers all they need to know about the initial PC requirements, installation of the MP3 itself and simple frequently asked questions, this book helps first time users as well as IT pioneers get into the ever growing phenomenon of music file downloading and sharing. This book provides the reader with an array of information centred round the application and know how of how to download, share, save and enjoy music over the Net. Each chapter is individual from the next and does not have to be read in sequence yet, has easy to read information which enables the reader to understand all the essentials of making the most out of their MP3 experience. MP3 players, Sound cards, audio catalyst, jukebox functions and downloads, softwareMP3 sources and many more essentials are all covered in this comprehensive, fun and idiot proof read.
Zinesh gavin 22:52, 9 Aug 2004 (EST)
Experiencing Music Technology brings comprehension and clarity to the world of music technology and all its mechanics. This book provides an in depth analysis of the technology that has changed the music, its accessibility and the procedures to utilise technology in the music industry from musical arrangements, editing and compiling. Having more than just instruction on how to go about this, the book’s first few chapters give the readers a look at the workings of the technology that provides such innovation and ease to the usual, more conventional methods of the old. Divided into modules deciphering data, graphics and jargon which helps the reader grasp the technology involved. Included are the steps to achieving the latest in MP3 innovation, the applications as well as the hardware involved.
Zinesh gavin 23:21, 9 Aug 2004 (EST)
Hedtke has written a detailed guidebook on MP3 technology and Digital Music. The book starts off by introducing MP3 technology and what is actually is. An interactive CD-ROM, which comes with the book allows the reader to download 150 tracks of music and a few different softwares like Music Match Jukebox and sonique to name a few. The book guides the reader or user step by step through each process. From creating MP3 files to mixing them, to ripping them onto CD's, and even how to use desktop players together with MP3 files are covered. Recording from your computer to an audio system is examined and explained. The author also talks a little bit on the issues of copyright law and piracy. One chapter that makes this book stand out from the rest of the books is chapter 6. It teaches the reader how to edit and enhance MP3 files after creating or accquiring them. Sound quality is improved through editiing and filtering MP3 files. Different softwares, players, rippers, encoders and all in one programs are discussed together with Windows OS and MacOS. A plethora of information on hardware options available to play MP3 files other than the computer are provided to further help the Digital Musician enhance their Digital Music experience.
Zinesh gavin 15:34, 11 Aug 2004 (EST)
This journal article highlights the advantages of MP3 technology and how it is used in a company know as Enterasys Networks, an Organisation specialising in providing business communications solutions and part of the Cabletron Systems group of companies. The company needed a system that would allow them to communicate effectively with their employees in terms of training them and preparing them to go out and clinch deals. But in order to enable this, employees and trainers would have to put aside lots of time to go for classes. Not all employees and trainers are able to always get together for training; therefore a new system was needed to enable more effective communication. An idea to be able to listen to messages on the move was suggested and it was immediately worked on. Trainers are now able to record their own lectures and convert them to MP3 format, and to post them on the company’s intranet or internet websites. Employees are then able to access this information and download them onto the MP3 players provided to them by the company known as MP3 Ltd. This has enabled the employees to listen to their downloaded training session and seminars in MP3 format, on their MP3 players at any time they want to; while driving, having lunch, before sleep, on land, sea, or even in the air. This has solved the problem of employees and trainers not being able to attend training sessions all the time. And more so, this system also adds a touch of personality of the trainer as it is recorded in the trainers voice and also the company’s global employee base are able to download training sessions and follow ups, saving money on the cost of producing tapes and CD’s. This shows the advancement in MP3 technology and how it is being used in the business world for corporate communication.
Zinesh gavin 16:46, 11 Aug 2004 (EST)
