Will digital audio ever sound as good as analog?
Some people wonder why we still offer custom cassette tape duplication in 2020 and our answer is simple: many people still love the analog format. There has always been a never ending debate about which sounded better between the analog audio and the digital audio. The emergence of CDs, which are the first popular audio […]
Five major reasons why vinyl is making a comeback
In this article, we will give you Five major reasons why vinyl is making a comeback. Vinyl was dethroned by CDs in the 1980’s. There was a visible decline in vinyl sales between the years 1988-1991. Though collectors and audiophiles were the only ones left who bought this format, they stayed loyal which built that […]
It’s 2022…what is this CD revival that they’re talking about?
Just when we’re sure that the CD is dead—as more people are opting for streaming and vinyl in recent years—we now see it coming back again in 2022! CD sales has risen for the first time in almost two decades! That small increase is making us hopeful. Without data, we can only guess why there’s […]
#1 Music on vinyl: Let’s talk about quality
Before these small round CD discs became a thing, there were once vinyl records. They were bigger in size, heavier, and more fragile. But of course, you know them now since they have risen from the dead and have been haunting the music industry for sometime now. If you haven’t heard of their resurgence then […]
A Brief History of Music Formats
Music has long been a part of our life. Even before music formats were invented, music has been present with just the clamping of hands and chanting of people’s voices. As life progressed, music has become an industry—a necessity that people earn money while making them. Thanks to the geniuses who made these different music formats, there’s […]
10 Music Business Predictions For 2018
Here are ten music business predictions that can affect the music business in ways big and small for the coming year from Bobby Owsinski and other experts compiled by Exchangewire. #1. Vinyl record sales plateau Vinyl remains a viable niche business but its growth slows to single digits. Many young vinyl buyers get frustrated with the […]
5 Tips for designing your CD packaging so you get it right the first time
So you’re in the final stage of releasing a record. Congratulations! Unfortunately, it’s not yet time to relax and celebrate. CD manufacturing might seem like the album is as good as done but in reality. It’s a whole new meticulous process that requires a lot of things from you including the layout of your CD […]
Biggest List of Music Licensing Companies from A-Z
Abaca Entertainment Group– Represents a catalogue of fine quality recordings from a roster of artists/bands & songwriters from Canada, USA, Australia & U.K., along with various smaller record labels – featuring ALL styles of music. APM Music – APM is made up of over 30 libraries. Over 295,000 tracks fill up their vast library. Member of the […]
CD Manufacturing: All About ID3 Tags
First, what is tagging? The process of including information other than sound into these digital audio files is commonly referred to as “tagging” in which you “tag” the audio file with additional information that describes the audio file. What is an ID3 Tag? This is the one that most people are familiar with. ID3 Tags […]
Indie Musicians: How to Copyright Music Online
Why Copyright My Music? If you see yourself as a serious musician (and I presume you do), you would be wise to register your original songs with the U.S. Copyright Office (if you reside outside of the U.S., skip to the section on International Copyright below). This will protect you in the event that someone, […]