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Apple iTunes Music Store
This no-risk service offers reasonable pricing and flexible usage rights with an interface that makes browsing and buying music fun.
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Napster 2.0
While not as elegant as iTunes, Napster 2.0 has a deeper catalog and helpful ways to discover new music.
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Musicmatch 8.1
PC users, meet an excellent iTunes Music Store substitute.
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Which MP3 player is best for me?
These days, there are almost as many types of MP3 player as there are types of MP3 listener. Take our MP3 player personality test to find out which one suits you best.   

Turn your CDs into MP3 files
One great reason to get into MP3 encoding is so that you can put together an online mix and send the location to your friends. But whatever your reason, you'll need to be able to encode MP3s for free and without a lot of undue hassle.   

Turn vinyl LPs into CDs
Turning your records into CDs is a great idea, and it's completely legal under the Fair Use provision of the American Home Recording Act.   

Normalize your MP3s
For a smooth listening experience, you should normalize your MP3s.   

How to turn CDs into WMAs
Find out how the best way to rip your CDs into Microsoft's Windows Media Audio format.   

Edit ID3 tags for PC
If you want to keep your music collection organized, editing the ID3 tags is essential. The instructions below will get you started editing those tags.   

Burning Down the House: Ripping, Recording, Remixing, and More
This book teaches you how to do all sorts of new stuff with your digital music, from setting up your own Internet radio station to remixing your favorite songs.    

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bit rate - In essence, a measure of how many bits describes each sound in an audio file. A low bit rate means lower quality and a smaller file size, while a high bit rate means better quality and larger files. The standard bit rate is 128Kbps.

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