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Converting your songs or sound clips to MP3 format, with its highly compressed but high-quality-audio file size, is the most practical, efficient way to distribute your songs on the Internet, whether it's for your own web site or a commercial site like MP3.com. This is a basic introduction to get you started.
Currently, I suggest MusicMatch Jukebox 6.1 or newer (comes in Windows or Mac), which is an excellent, free, if somewhat large download. With a dial-up modem, the download took me close to an hour. It was worth it. MusicMatch has clear, easy instructions for converting tracks from various sources, including CDs, WAV files, and direct line-in media, such as tape or live recording. Start with a digital source of your music if at all possible (like CD, DAT, WAV, MiniDisc, etc.) for the best sound product. Shut down other programs that are running to insure a smooth procedure. When choosing the encoding (bit) rate, which MusicMatch or most similar programs will explain more technically to you, go for at least 128 kbps, which most commercial sites require anyway. The higher the rate, the higher the sound quality. On the other hand, the higher the rate, the larger the file and the longer the download time . So your decision will depend on various factors, including your audio requirements, computer capability, and Internet connection. If you don't like MusicMatch for whatever reason, click here and here to consider other encoders, rippers, and combos listed by Hitsquad.com. Once you have your MP3 files, you’re ready to upload. Most commercial sites make it exceedingly simple for their artists. Just choose your site and do what they tell you. Here are a few you might try, but there are many, with more popping up every day. (If any of these become unavailable over time, do a search on any generalized search engine using the words "upload," "artist," and "mp3" for more possibilities.) amp3.com Go To Page: 1 2
The copyright of the article How To Convert Your Songs Into MP3 Files in Songwriting is owned by Janie Ross Coulter. Permission to republish How To Convert Your Songs Into MP3 Files in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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