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In this week's edition of the Digital Music newsletter:

WMP 12: What Audio Format is Best For Ripping?
Boosting Audio Format Support in WMP 12.
Rhapsody SongMatch Review (Android).
Digital Music FAQ: What is The ALAC Format?

WMP 12: What Audio Format is Best For Ripping?

Windows Media Player 12 might be your choice when it comes to playing back digital music, videos, and DVDs, but what about ripping audio CDs? Is there more choice than just Microsoft’s WMA format? If you’ve never changed the rip settings in WMP 12, then the default audio format is set to WMA (Windows Media Audio). However, there are... Read more

Boosting Audio Format Support in WMP 12

Compared to other jukebox software programs, Windows Media Player 12 can be a bit limited when playing a wider range of audio formats than the norm. For example, using the standard installation of WMP 12 doesn’t normally allow you to play back audio files ending in .flac, .ape, .ogg, etc. The good news is that you can add extra support... Read more

Rhapsody SongMatch Review (Android)

The Rhapsody SongMatch app for Android is a music ID tool for identifying unknown songs. It does this by using the microphone on your Android phone (or other device) to analyze what is playing. It's free to download and you don't need a Rhapsody music service account. But, how does Rhapsody's SongMatch app compare to other music ID apps on the market such as Shazam and SoundHound? Read this SongMatch full review to see how it fairs. Read more

Digital Music FAQ: What is The ALAC Format?

Find out is this definitions article what the ALAC format is and how it works. Read more

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