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Good article by Jonathan Ostrow on Music Think Tank

DiscRevolt is developing the next version of their technology platform and it should be released in the next 4 weeks or so. This new platform is going to be a huge upgrade and we’re super excited about the prospects. The new platform will still do the same things the old platform does, but it will do them better and will also do much more.

You want the following specs no matter what program you use:

• File type: mp3
• Bit rate: 192 kbps or 256 kbps
• Be sure your embedded tags include your artist name and song title
• Remove track number from file name

Windows Media Player

Put CD into drive

click on the “Rip” tab

WMP should automatically detect and scan it.

Media Player should then query an online CD information database to figure out album and track information. If it doesn’t find anything, it will ask you for track names and artist name. Be sure it is correct – it will encode the mp3 file with this info.

Why should I get download cards when I can just tell people to go to my site or CDbaby to download my music?

You will get a much BETTER RESPONSE if people have a physical card.

The card is a HUGE MOTIVATOR because:

• The card is perceieved to have VALUE, even if it downloads something that is free. It feels like a gift card.
• The physical aspect of the card REMINDS people to go to your content when they find it in their purse or wallet later.

To learn more about digital download licenses

My exclusive proofing system shows you how your graphics look in your packaging.  Also great to include in your digital download packages or on your site.