Audiogalaxy - The Next P2P Victim!

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Audigalaxy Inc., the Austin, Texas, company behind the Audiogalaxy.com peer-to-peer music file sharing service, is to pay music publishers "a substantial sum" and filter out copyright songs from its service as a result of an out-of-court settlement reached with representatives of the U.S. music recording and publishing industry on Monday. As part of the settlement, Audiogalaxy has agreed to block sharing of all songs over its network until permission to share them has been explicitly granted by the songwriter, music publisher and/or recording company, according to a statement by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) on the RIAA's Web site. Source: ITWorld

WinMX 3.2 Final!

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I saw a new release of the p2p file sharing client, WinMX 3.2 @ Winmx.com! I've downloaded it and installed it, works perfectly.

Sonique v2.0 Alpha Build June 14!

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Alpha release · Sonique2 · A pre-release version of Sonique2 is now available for public consumption. It is being called an Alpha release to reflect the fact that Sonique2 still has a ways to go before it will be ready for release. Alpha builds are buggy, unsupported and unfinished. Install them at your own risk.

Winamp3 Build 477 Released!

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A new build of the third beta version of the most famous mp3 player! WinAMP3 Build 477 has been released.

Winamp3 Build 476 Released!

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A new build of the third beta version of the most famous mp3 player! WinAMP3 Build 476 has been released.

Sonique 2 Alpha Release June 6!

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Alpha release · Sonique2 · A pre-release version of Sonique2 is now available for public consumption. It is being called an Alpha release to reflect the fact that Sonique2 still has a ways to go before it will be ready for release. Alpha builds are buggy, unsupported and unfinished. Install them at your own risk. Click on Read More... for direct download link and to see what's new.

Winamp 3 Build 475 Released!

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A new version of Winamp 3 Build #475 is now available. Click on Read More... for a download link.

WinAMP 3 Beta 3 Build 473!

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Savagenews.com report a new build of the third beta version of the most famous mp3 player WinAMP3 has been released. What's new since the last beta?

Sonique 2 Build May 14th Out!

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Another alpha release of Sonique 2 is now available. It is being called an Alpha release to reflect the fact that Sonique2 still has a ways to go before it will be ready for release. Alpha builds are buggy, unsupported and unfinished. Install them at your own risk.

QCD Player Updated Version 3.33 Build 31!

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QCD has a fully skinnable interface that covers a powerful plug-in architecture. QCD's flexibility allows it to be as simple or as feature rich as you like. Supported audio formats include: MP3, CD Audio, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, VQF, MP+, Windows Media and streaming audio including SHOUTcast and ICEcast.

WinAmp Team Status Report Updated!

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The Winamp Team Status Report has been updated (2002.05.16) with new information regarding the development of Winamp3. Click on Read More... for a link to read the status report.

Is The End Near For Napster?

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Looks like the end is near for Napster. So many problems face them, chief executive Konrad Hilbers has headed for the exit, and its founder Shawn Fanning has stepped down. Read More for the full story.

Winamp 2.80 Updated?

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Winamp is an audio player. It plays music, or any other recorded sound, on your computer. Winamp also has a number of popular plug-ins for visualization (cool effects that synchronize with the music), input, output, and other purposes. Nullsoft today has re-uploaded the files. The changelog does not reveal any new features, though.

Hey, Who's That Face In My Song?

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Back in the old days of vinyl records, pop groups like The Beatles and Black Sabbath were accused of sneaking satanic messages into songs, which could only be heard when the music was played backward. Now it seems one of the world's most popular electronic musicians has discovered the modern digital equivalent.

Easy CD-DA Extractor v4.7.2!

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Easy CD-DA Extractor is a powerful and easy digital audio extraction utility that makes digital copies from audio CDs and saves as audio files such as MP3, Windows Media Audio and Windows Wave. You may use built-in encoders, get plug-ins for other free encoders, or use any Windows audio compression codec. Features include: CDDB, ID3 and WMA tags, file converter with batch support, tons of files can be converted to a different format simultaneously, serves also as a MP3 and WAV decoder and sound normalizer.

mp3Trim v1.79a!

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Mp3Trim can clean up, trim, amplify and fade-in/out your MP3s. Cleaning is useful on most MP3s and reduces the file size. Trimming is useful on files that contain unwanted noises or sounds. Amplifying is useful on low volume MP3s. Note that mp3Trim works precisely on MPEG frame boundaries.

Sonique2 Alpha 2.1.4.30!

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Savagenews.com an updated build of the second alpha of one of my favourite software MP3 players - Sonique2 has been released. Since it is much more functional than the first alpha I'm posting it.

Winamp 2.80 Is Out!

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Nullsoft has silently released Winamp 2.80. The list of updates is rather long this time so be sure to update!

LAME MP3 3.92 Codec Released!

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Following the great history of GNU naming, LAME originally stood for LAME Ain't an Mp3 Encoder. LAME started life as a GPL'd patch against the dist10 ISO demonstration source, and thus was incapable of producing an mp3 stream or even being compiled by itself. But in May 2000, the last remnants of the ISO source code were replaced, and now LAME is the source code for a fully GPL'd MP3 encoder, with speed and quality to rival all commercial competitors. Click on Read More... for more information and to see what is new and download links.

Napster 3.1.3.37 Beta Build 20020405-1309 Out!

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I saw this @ SavageNews.
Napster is a completely new way of thinking about music online. Imagine... an application that takes the hassle out of searching for MP3s. No more broken links, no more slow downloads, and no more busy, disorganized FTP sites. With Napster, you can locate and download your favorite music in MP3 format from one convenient, easy-to-use interface. Click on Read More... to see what's new and a direct download link.

KaZaA 1.6 Released!

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The KaZaa Media Desktop is a second-generation peer-to-peer file-sharing service with which you can search and download media files from other KaZaa users. You can also organize and play/view your media files through an integrated media jukebox, publish your own work, reach an audience, and communicate with other KaZaa users. KaZaa supports audio, video, software, games, images, and documents. Update: Add direct download link! Thnx Dreamer Click on Read More... to see what's new and direct link to download site.

Quintessential Player Build 29!

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QCD has a fully skinnable interface that covers a powerful plug-in architecture. QCD's flexibility allows it to be as simple or as feature rich as you like. Supported audio formats include: MP3, CD Audio, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, VQF, MP+, Windows Media and streaming audio including SHOUTcast and ICEcast.

Kazaa Lite Ad Free!

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Iblite.com have found a site called kazaalite.tk that will show you how to install Kazaa Lite without all the spyware that comes with Kazaa, that means no more.

No Adware
No Spyware
No banners
No bitratelimit for mp3 files
No irritating websites loaded into KaZaA
No crappy BDE Viewer
No f***ing Bonzi Buddy
Set up multiple users with the included PseudoTrack tool

Just Download Kazaa Lite v151 build 9 and follow the instructions.

WinAMP 3 Beta 3 Build 470!

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Savagenews.com report on a new version of WinAmp. Please note that this is not an official beta but rather a development release so it may not have all the functinality you expect.

The third beta version of the most famous mp3 player WinAMP3 is now available. What's new since the last beta:

Next WinAmp Payware?

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According to an article at BetaNews Nullsoft is considering to introduce a payware version of the next major release of WinAmp which will have extended features compared to the free version. That this has not already happenend may be the benefit of Nullsoft's parent company AOL Time Warner. A recently run poll on the WinAmp homepage is seen as a market evaluation of possible WinAmp buyers. Read the rest at BetaNews via the above link.

Sonique2 Alpha 2 @ 03.29.2002!

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An updated build of the second alpha of one of my favourite software MP3 players - Sonique2 has been released and it is much more functional than the first alpha.

Easy CD-DA Extractor v4.7.1!

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Easy CD-DA Extractor is a powerful and easy digital audio extraction utility that makes digital copies from audio CDs and saves as audio files such as MP3, Windows Media Audio and Windows Wave. You may use built-in encoders, get plug-ins for other free encoders, or use any Windows audio compression codec. Features include: CDDB, ID3 and WMA tags, file converter with batch support, tons of files can be converted to a different format simultaneously, serves also as a MP3 and WAV decoder and sound normalizer.

MusicMatch Jukebox 7.10!

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A new version of the famous MP3-encoder and mediaplayer has been released. To find out what s new in this version, read more.

Sony Offers Free Music Downloads!

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As more and more copy protections even on music CD's are getting common these days record companies are looking into ways to satisfy customer needs. All CD's making use of the Sony' developed protection called Key2audio should ship with a 9 digit number which allows you to download the tracks from your specific CD from Esquare4u.com either in streaming Realplayer format or .wmv (WindowsMedia) to store locally. Customers can not play Key2audio CD's on their PC which was the reason to develop this internet service.
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WinAmp3 Development Log Updated!

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The Winamp3 development log has been updated up to the date 03-19-2002. Click on Read More... to get more info.

WinAmp 2.79 Released!

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Nullsoft have released a new version of the famous audio player WinAmp. There are some issues fixed in this version and as usual it comes in the lite, standard and full versions. Read More...

Official Sonique 2 Alpha!

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A pre-release version of Sonique2 is now available for public consumption. It is being called an Alpha release to reflect the fact that Sonique2 still has a ways to go before it will be ready for release. This release is intended as sort of a preview of coming attractions - a teaser of sorts. Download For a known issues list read more...

MadOnion PCMark2002!

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According to french site Inpact-Hardware the recently announced new MadOnion benchmark, which is scheduled for a release tomorrow at noon, and now officially named PCMark2002 will be similar to SiSoftware Sandra measuring components performance. Related link: MadOnion

Morpheus Preview Edition 1.3.1.1 Released!

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StreamCast formerly known as MusicCity has released the first Gnutella based preview edition of their P2P filesharing utility after the last FastTrack based version was locked out of the network by some strange protocol change. Two of the main advantages are the ability to search both the WWW and the world wide Morpheus/Gnutella Network. In addition, the number of search results has been increased from 200 to an unlimited number.
The new version has not been officially announced but is available for download @ CNET. It is not clear if users need to re-register or if the old registrations work with the new client software. According to StreamCast this version is ad and spyware free. Update: Seems CNET got the version number wrong. The about menu shows 1.3.1.1.

Morpheus P2P Temporarily Unavailable!

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As Morpheus is built on KaZaa software, which has received some significant changes, the Musiccity.com P2P filesharing is not able to log on to the server network. Musiccity is working on a new version of its software which will be released shortly. To read the announcement hit read more.

Mp3Trim 1.78 Released!

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Mp3Trim can clean up, trim, amplify and fade-in/out your MP3s.
Cleaning is useful on most MP3s and reduces the file size. Trimming is useful on files that contain unwanted noises or sounds. Amplifying is useful on low volume MP3s. Note that mp3Trim works precisely on MPEG frame boundaries. NEW: mp3PRO support. mp3Trim now identifies mp3PRO files and displays the correct type. info header support. That allows mp3Trim to retain extra info stored in the MP3s by other tools. There is a new option for that, enabled by default. mp3Trim has a new icon. As usual download here

KaZaa Media Desktop 1.5!

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The KaZaa Media Desktop is a second-generation peer-to-peer file-sharing service with which you can search and download media files from other KaZaa users. You can also organize and play/view your media files through an integrated media jukebox, publish your own work, reach an audience, and communicate with other KaZaa users. No noted changes on the Kazaa website. Local download or visit Kazaa homepage. Cheers Neowin.

LAMEr 1.21 Beta!

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LAMEr is a Win32 GUI front end for the LAME freeware MP3 encoder.LAMEr takes out all the hazzle of encoding files with LAME - including ID3 tagging of the encoded files. You select the files to encode via a standard file requester, adjust the parameters, enter the ID3 tags (separately available for each file, a very rare feature among other front ends), and the only thing left is hitting the "Encode" button!

Winamp3 Changelog Updated Again!

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A new WinAmp 3 Version is comming up. The WhatsNew.txt has allready changed but a download link isn´t available at the moment.
So stay tuned, we inform you when the new version is out.
What´s New.TXT

Dual MP3 Player MP3 Tunes v1.6.4!

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MP3 Tunes is a freeware MP3 player created by a DJ for any kind of user that uses Windows '98, ME and 2000.

FAN Player v1.81!

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Fan Player has various interfaces and some of them will gently surprise you. One of them is aimed for using Winamp skins. FAN Player can use winshade together with playlist, equalizer, main window of different skins. By the way a complete list of all Winamp plug-ins is also supported, including Input, Output, Visualization, DSP, General plug-ins.
The following music file formats: MPEG files (mp3, mp2, etc.), Windows Media (wav, mid, rmi, etc.), Real Audio (ra, rm, ram, etc.), Audio CD, also there is a possibility to enlarge the number of supported formats via utilization of input plug-ins, Winamp input plug-ins are applicable as well.

CDDB MP3 Tool v1.30!

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It's a tool that treat a directory of MP3 files as an Audio CD and access a FreeDB (CDDBp) server to retrieve information about the MP3 files. Can rename and/or ID3-tag the files based on the information retrieved.

It displays MP3 type (VBR/CBR) and bitrate and also includes a structure checker to verify the MP3 files. The list of CDDBp servers can be edited and it is even possible to configure the program to access a local CDDBp server.

Advanced WMA Workshop 1.55!

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Pretty useful tool with Explorer-like interface, allowing you to convert WAV, MP3, OGG files to WMA 8, convert WMA 8 to MP3 and OGG, decode WMA, MP3, OGG files to WAV PCM. Tool also include built-in batch processing, supports ID3v2 Tag edition and CD Ripping.

Lame MP3 3.91 Codec!

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Following the great history of GNU naming, LAME originally stood for LAME Ain't an Mp3 Encoder. LAME started life as a GPL'd patch against the dist10 ISO demonstration source, and thus was incapable of producing an mp3 stream or even being compiled by itself. But in May 2000, the last remnants of the ISO source code were replaced, and now LAME is the source code for a fully GPL'd MP3 encoder, with speed and quality to rival all commercial competitors. Read More!