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Digital Music stories - Page 27

Music is everywhere, and most of us listen to it on digital electronic devices. Digital music is a method of representing sound as numerical files in order to read it by a device capable of playing and transmitting it.

The main features of digital music are the sample rate and the bit depth - which are the number of samples an audio file carries per second and the amplitude resolution of audio files. Most common file formats of digital music are MP3, WAV, PCM and AIFF.
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Listen to the music
Sun, 1st May 2011
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Music is an incredible thing. Scientists have proven it to have unique healing abilities and the power to bring forward emotions we have never felt before.
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Auckland Startup Weekend detailed
Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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digital entertainment
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developers
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speakers
Auckland Startup Weekend connects innovators in a 54-hour blitz to build new ventures, featuring top speakers and intensive collaboration sessions.
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U2 Tour Guide
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Discover U2's 360° Tour with live setlist updates, exclusive YouTube videos, and concert photos. Join the community and secure tickets.
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Apple teases unforgettable iTunes announcement - Updated
Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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Apple teases 'exciting announcement from iTunes' on its homepage. Speculation includes Beatles back catalogue or iTunes streaming.
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VLC Media Player
Mon, 25th Oct 2010
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digital entertainment
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open source
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video
VLC is a free and open source multimedia player. It reads almost every video file, yet it's very powerful and simple to use.
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Google releases voice and chat for U.S. users
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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digital entertainment
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google
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speakers
Google has launched Gmail voice and video chat for US users, enabling phone calls to landlines via browser. Video calls also supported with webcams.
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Apple updates iTunes, enhances Ping
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple revamps iTunes with Ping updates and critical bug fixes to enhance music sharing and resolve playback issues.
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Apple to ship new iPod touch next week
Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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Apple unveils the cutting-edge iPod touch featuring a Retina display, A4 chip, and 3-axis gyro, set to ship next week starting at $379.
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Activision reveals all 105 DJ Hero 2 tracks
Fri, 27th Aug 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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activision blizzard
Activision announces all 105 tracks for DJ Hero 2, promising an unmatched musical journey with fan-favourite artists.
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ONLY FOUR STRINGS NEEDED
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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digital entertainment
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digital music
There seems to have been something of a resurgence of interest in that easy-to-carry, easy to-play, tried and true old favourite, the ukulele.
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A slice of the pie
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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speakers
As PC margins shrink in New Zealand, firms boost earnings by focusing on high-margin accessories and consumables, a sector worth millions each month.
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Add on and accessorise
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
The accessories and consumables market remains an exciting segment in terms of product offerings and potential for margin add-on.
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Microsoft Tech.Ed New Zealand dated
Mon, 10th May 2010
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digital entertainment
Microsoft Tech.Ed New Zealand 2010 starts 30 August in Auckland, featuring world-class technical content, rock star speakers, and a revamped Marketplace.
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Lips Party Classics
Sat, 1st May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Lips: Party Classics is a stand-alone expansion that adds another 40 songs to the playlist of the popular Xbox 360 karaoke game.
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New iTunes released in time for iPad
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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apple
iTunes version 9.1 is now available, with expanded Genius features and a new section for books, which will integrate with the iPad.
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OK, go, says EMI
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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digital entertainment
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video
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digital music
OK Go splits with EMI over copyright disputes, highlighting the complex battle between artists and record labels in the digital age.
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Music Matters campaign pushes legal downloads
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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digital entertainment
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The Music Matters campaign urges consumers to support artists by downloading music only from legal sources, with backing from Spotify, iTunes, and even Napster.
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DON'T MISS: SAP User Group Conference 2009
Mon, 2nd Nov 2009
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data analytics
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digital entertainment
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deloitte
The 2009 NZSUG Conference in Auckland on 11-12 November will unite SAP users from New Zealand and Australia to share innovative business solutions.
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Warner Music settles with YouTube
Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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digital entertainment
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youtube
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lawsuit
Warner Music's videos set to return on YouTube after settling copyright spat, promising a share of ad revenue to WMG and addressing EFF's concerns.
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Review: Razer Megalodon Gaming Headphones
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Razer's Megalodon Headphones offer 7.1 surround sound bliss for pro gamers, but may falter for Windows XP users and audiophiles seeking more control.