Multimedia

Audacious Audacious- The GTK+2 port of XMMS with modern GUI features. 3ivx 3ivx- DirectShow filter suite with MPEG-4 video and multichannel AAC audio encoder based on FAAC as well as decoder, MP4 file format muxer and parser. Media Player Classic Media Player Classic- This multimedia DirectShow player looks like the old Windows Media Player 6.4, but has a lot more features like switching audio streams in an MP4 file. BSplayer BSplayer- Multimedia application with AAC/MP4 support through DirectShow filters like 3ivx, CoreAAC or ffdshow. Mplayer Mplayer- Multimedia player for Linux also available in a Mac OS X and Windows version with AAC/MP4 decoding through FAAD2. MP3Developments MP3Developments- Software company producing applications for converting, ripping and tagging audio files. mp3Machine mp3Machine- Categorized directory of shareware, freeware and demo music file management applications. RIMPS RIMPS- Web-based frontend streaming MP3 server for Apache. Features include search and playlist creation. Share2.com Inc. Share2.com Inc.- Creators of utilities and applications for ripping, encoding, and decoding music tracks. Features details on each individual program with downloads. AliveMedia, Inc. AliveMedia, Inc.- Company featuring CD Ripper, MP3 CD Burner, MP3 Converter and Text to Speech software. Description, screenshots, support area and purchasing information. MP3 Converter.com MP3 Converter.com- Lists various music file conversion utilities, organized by category, including full versions, shareware, freeware, Macintosh. Acoustica, Inc. Acoustica, Inc.- Producer of software, including audio mixing, file conversion, and cd burning applications. AOL's message in a copyright battle AOL's message in a copyright battle- Despite recent moves to stay out of copyright disputes, America Online has become embroiled in the controversy surrounding MP3 files and Napst… The Beastie Boys tone down their early MP3 enthusiasm The Beastie Boys tone down their early MP3 enthusiasm- In 1998, The Beastie Boys posted digital recordings on their Web site and gained instant credibility as leaders in the onlin… MP3Cafe shutdown spotlights music-swapping fears MP3Cafe shutdown spotlights music-swapping fears- One of the most popular meeting spots for trading MP3 songs and information on the underground Internet Relay Chat network has cl… S3 Hears Sweet Music with MP3 Plans S3 Hears Sweet Music with MP3 Plans- Consumers can soon expect to see MP3 music players integrated into cell phones, handheld organizers and other appliances says S3. [News.com] Open-source MP3 project continues after parent's demise Open-source MP3 project continues after parent's demise- Open-source software developers hoping to create a free replacement for the MP3 technology are pushing ahead with their pr… Sprint PCS unveils wireless MP3 ambitions Sprint PCS unveils wireless MP3 ambitions- Sprint PCS is launching a new online MP3 service linked with its mobile phones Wednesday, with an eye toward capturing a large share of … MP3s are Wireless Phone Companies' Next Goal MP3s are Wireless Phone Companies' Next Goal- In wireless phones, the next killer application may have more to do with music than with conversation. [News.com] Programmers prepare new, free MP3 format Programmers prepare new, free MP3 format- A group of open-source developers has created a new music format they say will be free and will equal or better MP3s quality. [News.com] MP3Board sues AOL, Time Warner over Gnutella MP3Board sues AOL, Time Warner over Gnutella- MP3Board.com, the small MP3 search site being sued by the record industry, has a new strategy: blame America Online. [News.com] New Devices Boost MP3 Use at Home New Devices Boost MP3 Use at Home- New products have been released that may expand the popularity of digital music beyond portable devices and desktop PCs. [News.com] TI aims new chip at MP3 players TI aims new chip at MP3 players- Texas Instruments today announced its first chip designed specifically for digital music players, at the same time acknowledging that industrywide… Dell partners with S3 on MP3 players Dell partners with S3 on MP3 players- Dell will unveil an MP3 home stereo component, this week. [News.com] MP3 player puts new spin on tape decks MP3 player puts new spin on tape decks- Although the tape deck is near the end of its life, an MP3 player just hitting the market aims to give the venerable device a new purpose. … MP3-Board in Music-Linking Dispute with Record Industry MP3-Board in Music-Linking Dispute with Record Industry- MP3Board.com fired a legal shot over recording industry to preserve its ability to guide Web surfers to online music files… Iomega to ship HipZip MP3 player Iomega to ship HipZip MP3 player- Iomega today unveiled its first MP3 player, as the struggling storage maker latches onto one of the hot technologies of the moment. [News.com] Student's PC seized after record industry complaint Student's PC seized after record industry complaint- Campus police confiscated an Oklahoma State University student's computer after the RIAA notified the school that a person on … MP3 maker unleashes 6GB player MP3 maker unleashes 6GB player- Creative Technology today launched its much-anticipated Nomad Jukebox, an MP3 player capable of storing up to six gigabytes of audio from file form… MP3 player for karaoke to hit the market MP3 player for karaoke to hit the market- A Motorola spinoff on Tuesday unveiled an MP3 player that lets you become a lead singer. [News.com] MP3: Sound and fury MP3: Sound and fury- Special report focusing on MP3 files, the music business, and the regulation of online copyrighted music. [News.com] Getting Music Online: The MP3 Shake-Up Getting Music Online: The MP3 Shake-Up- Websites like Napster.com and MP3.com have turned the music industry on its ear over the past year. [The-Surfs-Up] How Stuff Works: MP3 How Stuff Works: MP3- Thorough four-part tutorial describing how MP3 files work and how to start collecting and playing MP3 files yourself, with some related links. Best MP3 Guide Best MP3 Guide- A step-by-step guide to creating high quality MP3s using EAC and LAME together. Also features other audio related articles, and message forum. Webopedia: MP3 Webopedia: MP3- Description of the term 'MP3' with off-site links to additional information. Radified Guide to Ripping CD audio & MP3 Encoding Radified Guide to Ripping CD audio & MP3 Encoding- An excellent guide for using EAC and LAME together to create high quality MP3s. MP3 Tutorials and Articles MP3 Tutorials and Articles- A selection of articles covering the history of MP3s, FAQs, terminology, audio format descriptions, and how to burn MP3s. Xorys' MP3 FAQ Xorys' MP3 FAQ- Very collection of questions and answers relating to MP3 files and the making of them. What is MP3? What is MP3?- Explanation of MPEG layer 3, and its advantages and disadvantages; from DailyMP3. The Official Impulse Tracker Page The Official Impulse Tracker Page- Impulse Tracker has an interface very similar to Scream Tracker 3, but includes more advanced features. MODPlug Plug-In MODPlug Plug-In- Browser plug-in version of Olivier Lapicque's MODPlug Player XMP XMP- Extended Module Player for Win95. Sound Club Sound Club- Demo is only a player, registered version also serves as a tracker. DUMP DUMP- Short for Denna Urtrista Module Player, this program is a MOD player for Atari Falcon. Maz Sound Maz Sound- Large collection of MOD/S3M/XM/IT Tracking software Winamp Winamp- The popular MP3 player can play MODs as well. ZA Designs Studios ZA Designs Studios- Tampa, Florida based company offers Flash, HTML, and graphic design and professional audio services. ZemoGA : Interactive Disciplines ZemoGA : Interactive Disciplines- Wilton, Connecticut based company offers motion graphics, multimedia authoring, audio design and 3D animation. Yellow7 Design Yellow7 Design- Plano, Texas-based company offers web and flash design, plus print design and CD-ROM development. WDDG WDDG- Award winning new media designers based in NYC.