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Free Halloween Music
Are you looking for free Halloween music? Here you will find hours of spooky tunes to liven up any Halloween celebration.
Top 6 Free Digital Music Sites
Are you looking for free and legal MP3 music to download? There is a mass of free music out there produced by artists just waiting to be discovered. Whatever your taste in music, you're sure to find an interesting genre from this essential top picks.
WMA to MP3 - MediaMonkey
Do you need to convert your WMA digital music files to MP3? This tutorial will show you how to do it using the free MediaMonkey software.
Top Free File Sharing Programs
Do you use P2P software? Want to know the Best free P2P file sharing programs? This article gives you a quick rundown on the top file sharing programs to use.
Tunebite 5 Review
Tunebite 5 is an audio and video converter with a serious trick up its sleeve – DRM copy protection removal. Can it really do that? Find out in this full review of Tunebite 5
SoundClick Review
Soundclick review – Soundclick is a music networking community that offers a place for artists to promote their creations. Listeners can choose from thousands of free MP3 tracks and can rate, share, and leave comments about each track.
Best P2P File Sharing Sites
Do you use P2P file sharing? Want to know the Best BitTorrent sites? This article lists the best P2P file sharing websites to use.
Best Media Player Software
The best free media players to download for Windows. This article focuses on the best media players to play music and video on your PC.
Top Digital Music Services
The choice of where you download digital music from is growing all the time. Researching the Internet looking at the many digital music services can be very daunting and time consuming. Take a look at the following digital music services, all provide a quality service coupled with a wide range of options to suit your individual requirements.
Best DRM Removal Software
Are you looking for DRM removal software? This article covers the best programs to use for removing DRM copy protection from your music and video files.
Top 5 Streaming Music Sites
If you're looking for free music to listen to while you surf the web, then one of the best ways to do this is to use streaming music sites such as Last.fm, imeem, Pandora, etc. Read this article on what the best websites on the internet are for listening to streaming music.
iTunes Playlists Tutorial
A tutorial showing you how you can make a playlist using iTunes.
Creating an Audio CD
Learn how to create your own custom audio CD. Burn an audio CD using Windows Media Player 11 by following this step-by-step tutorial. Creating an audio CD will not only keep your MP3 music collection safe but will also enable you to play your favorite music on virtually any CD player.
Budget MP3 Players
Are you looking for a budget MP3 player? If you are on a budget and are thinking of buying a portable digital music player or PMP, then 'cheap and cheerful' is the way to go. There is a surprisingly good choice of quality budget players on the market today, some of which even put the more expensive MP3 players to shame. Here is a selection of portable MP3 players in the $200 or less price bracket.
Burning MP3 Files to CD
Creating an MP3 CD is a great option if you want to listen to multiple albums from one CD. This iTunes tutorial will show you how to easily make an MP3 CD to take with you on your next journey, play at a party, or listen to at home on your MP3 audio system.
PureVolume Review
PureVolume review – PureVolume is a music service that provides listeners and artists the ability to network and share ideas, listen to music, and promote their creations. Free and legal music downloads are also available which makes PureVolume a great resource for anyone who's into music discovery.
Sansa Fuze 4GB Review
Sansa Fuze Review – SanDisk’s media player is a flash-based portable device that has audio, video, FM radio, photo viewer, and voice recording facilities. Read this review to see if the Sansa Fuze can compete with the likes of the Apple nano.
Digital Music Gift Cards
Are you thinking of buying someone music as a gift? Why not choose a digital music gift card to give them the freedom to choose and download their own music.
iTunes Store Compatibility
Is my MP3 player compatible with Apple’s iTunes Store? If you are wondering about the compatibility of your MP3 player with the iTunes Store then read this FAQ to find out.
Adding Media to Your Library
Do you want to organize your music and media collection better? Find out how to build a media library using Windows Media Player 11.
Creating DRM-free music files
An iTunes tutorial that shows you how to remove DRM copy protection from your purchased music and convert it to the MP3 format without using any special DRM removal software.
SanDisk Sansa Clip 1GB Review
A review of the SanDisk Sansa Clip 1GB MP3 player. Is this an iPod Shuffle beater? Read this review to find out about this budget MP3 player.
Format conversion using iTunes
If you use iTunes for your music then did you know it makes a great audio format converter? Find out in this iTunes tutorial how to convert between AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless, MP3, and WAV using iTunes 7+.
Rhapsody Service Review
RealNetworks Rhapsody is a subscription based digital music service. The big question is, "Has it got the features to entice you to subscribe?" Find out in this full Rhapsody music service review.
Creating Digital Audio Files
This Windows Media Player 11 tutorial will show you how to rip your CD collection to MP3, WMA, or WAV audio files. Creating digital music files will allow you to take your music anywhere on your MP3 player.
Audials One Review
Audials One review - Audials One is a set of audio and video tools designed to help find and download free music and videos. DRM copy protection removal is also possible along with format conversion. Read this full review to discover how each tool fairs.
NoteBurner 2 Review
NoteBurner uses a unique method to remove DRM copy protection from downloaded music by using a virtual CD-RW drive. Find out by reading this NoteBurner review how well it performs when compared to other DRM removal software.
MP3 Definition
MP3 definition - What is MP3 and how does it work?
Importing CD Tracks to iTunes
iTunes makes it easy for anyone to convert their favorite CDs into digital music files that can be played via computer or iPod. Find out how easy it is to convert your CD collection into music that you can take anywhere.
Insignia Sport 2GB Review
A review of the Insignia Sport 2GB Video MP3 player. It’s a feature-rich media player with built-in Bluetooth technology and priced at just under $90. Is this video MP3 player worth buying?
iTunes Store Review
Are you considering the Apple iTunes Store to buy and download songs and video for your iPod? This impartial iTunes Store review will help you decide if it meets your media download needs.
pyro Audio Creator Review
Are you looking for audio software for your digital music? Read this Pyro Audio Creator review to discover how this excellent set of audio tools can help you manage your digital music collection.
Stream your own music library
Maestro.fm is a social music network that not only makes it possible to search for new music, connect with friends, and share playlists, but also gives you access to your own digital music via remote storage. Find out in this review how the service works and if it's worth using.
Backing up Your iTunes Library
Backing up your iTunes library is possibly the most important thing you will do. Don’t run the risk of losing all your music – follow these simple steps to protect your investment.
Digital Rights Management
Digital Rights Management (DRM) – Definition
Amazon MP3 Store Review
Amazon MP3 review - This well known online music store boasts a large catalog of songs that are also DRM-free. Amazon.com’s musical offering is relatively new compared with the iTunes Store but has already gained significant ground in the digital music download market.
Editing Multiple Music Files
Editing metadata for MP3 (ID3 tags), WMA, and other media formats can be very time consuming. This TigoTago tutorial will show you how to batch edit meta info to save yourself lots of time.
Before You Buy an MP3 Player
Are you thinking of buying an MP3 player? Before rushing out to buy one, read up on what to consider first.
Napster Music Service Review
Napster is a digital music service that offers its subscribers unlimited music downloads. Recently Napster 4.0 was released, opening up its service to non-pc users. Find out in this full Napster review if the digital music service is value for money.
Essential Tutorials
If you're new to the world of digital music then having a helping hand to guide you through the learning process will make your life so much easier. Here you will find digital music lessons on format conversion, CD ripping, editing id3 tags, ipod tutorials and many more digital music topics. Take a look at the following digital music tutorials and learn how easy it really is.
Before Creating MP3 Files
Do you need to convert to MP3? Before creating MP3 files, it is wise to find out the factors to consider (and settings) before converting to the MP3 format.
Digital Music UPC Barcode
Before you can sell your digital music online, you need a UPC barcode. Find out the best way to go about it.
CD Copying And Ripping
Is it legal to copy a CD? This dos and don'ts of CD copying will inform you on what you can do to stay on the right side of the law.
Free Christmas Music
Looking for free Christmas music can be overwhelming to say the least. There are thousands of web sites on the Internet that offer free music, but not all of it is legal. Here is a selection that will suit most tastes and you can be rest assured that it is totally legal too.
Background to the iTunes Store
An article about the history of the iTunes Store that details how Apple's iTunes Store became one of most successful online music services of all-time.
eMusic Review
eMusic review - The eMusic Store is a digital music service with a difference. eMusic has concentrated on building a DRM-free MP3 digital music service that has indie music to download. Read this eMusic review to find out how well the service compares to the competition.
iPod & MP3 Player Accessories
Are you looking for iPod accessories / MP3 player accessories? Find out what the top accessories are to enable you to upgrade and extend the functionality of your iPod and other makes of MP3 player.
MP3videoraptor Review
MP3videoraptor is an Internet media search tool that records the music and videos that you are interested in and saves it to your hard drive for later playback. The software allows you to encode to multiple audio and video formats, has a ringtone maker, and a CD burner that can back up all your favorite music and video files.
Winamp Pro's Format Converter
Winamp is a stellar music and video player that is not only a good alternative to Windows Media Player, iTunes, etc., but also doubles as a decent audio file converter. If you've got MP3, WMA, FLAC, or other audio file formats that you'd like to transcode, then why not follow this quick guide to find out how.
MP3 Format Profile
This profile will quickly give you what you need to know about the MP3 audio format.
WAV Definition
A definition of the WAV audio file format.
P2P Network Definition
P2P definition - An explanation of the term P2P which is normally connected with P2P (peer-to-peer) file sharing.
Computer Worm Definition
Computer worm definition
Create a Playlist Using Winamp
Creating a playlist in Winamp is a great way to organize your music library and setup custom compilations to suit any mood. Read this short tutorial on how to create a playlist using the popular Winamp media software.
7digital Review
7digital review – Read this in-depth review of the 7digital media service that not only delivers music but videos, audiobooks, and a selection of free MP3 downloads.
VBR - Variable Bit Rate
What is VBR and how does it work? Read this definition for the answers.
Jamendo Review
Jamendo review - A review of a free and legal music website that offers thousands of free MP3 tracks for download via the creative commons license.
Does DRM Go Too Far?
DRM is a copyright protection system, but do you really own what you purchase?
Free Thanksgiving Downloads
Celebrate by grabbing some free Thanksgiving Downloads. Here you will find free music, cellphone ringtones, wallpaper, screen savers and more.
Insignia Kix 1GB Review
A review of the Insignia Kix 1GB MP3 player. A budget MP3 player that comes with interchangeable end caps and weighs in at under $50.
Digital Music Gift Ideas
Digital music gift ideas gives you inspirational ideas on what to buy a family member, friend or even yourself! There's so many areas to digital music that deciding what gift to buy can be very time consuming. The best MP3 players, accessories and other digital music related gifts are covered in this easy to follow guide.
Yahoo Music Unlimited Review
A Yahoo Music Unlimited review which delves into the inner workings of Yahoo’s on-demand digital music service. Find out what its strengths and weaknesses are and how it compares with other digital music services on the Internet.
AAC Format Profile
This article profiles the AAC audio format – the touted replacement for MP3
A Definition of The Word Lossy
Lossy - A definition of the term lossy.
Free and legal music
ArtistServer.com review - A social media website that hosts over 8000 songs that you can listen to on-demand or download as MP3s.This free and legal media service also provides free MP3 ringtones, photos, blogs, and a place to talk via its forums.
Is CD Ripping Legal?
Is CD Ripping Legal? Find out where you stand with copyright law.
A digital audio FAQ
What exactly do we mean by digital music? Find out what digital audio is, how it works, and examples of different sources by reading this short FAQ.
Mother's Day Gifts
Are you looking for a musical Mother's Day gift? Here you will find digital music gifts that are ideal to celebrate Mother's Day.
Information on the WMA format
An article profiling Microsoft's WMA audio format. Read about its characteristics, how it works, the codecs that are available, and the sampling/bit rates used.
The Nextar T30 4GB PMP
A review of the Nextar T30 which is a budget media player full of features. This flash-based portable media device offers audio, video, FM radio, photo viewer, and even an E-book reader. Read the Nextar T30 full review to find out more.
AAC Definition
A quick explanation of the AAC audio compression and encoding system.
BeSonic Review
BeSonic review – BeSonic provides free and legal music downloads via a community of independent artists looking to promote their creations. Listeners can choose from thousands of free MP3 tracks to download or listen to via streaming audio.
WMA Definition
A brief description of Microsoft's WMA format
WORM Optical Storage
WORM Optical Storage Technology - Definition.
About - Digital Music Buyer's Guide
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Digital Music - FullReviews
An index of FullReviews for the Digital Music guide site.
Digital Music - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Digital Music guide site.
CBR Definition
A definition of CBR
kbps - Kilobits Per Second
kbps stands for Kilobits Per Second and is a a unit of measurement commonly used in digital music playback. Find out what it actually represents.
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An index of Articles for the Digital Music guide site.

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