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RainMusic Review - Issue #15 - 05/01/99
Reviews this issue include Buying and Maintaining a Piano FAQ, an extensive Music
Clipart Collection, NetPressAgent.com, and Wired Planet.
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Featured Reviews
Buying and
Maintaining a Piano FAQ
This is the Piano Purchasing and Maintenance FAQ Frequently Asked Questions) list for the newsgroup rec.music.makers.piano.
This FAQ list is intended to present information regarding purchasing new or used pianos, and general maintenance
issues which are frequently raised in rec.music.makers.piano. It is posted every month.
Clipart Collection: Music
It seems like ages since we reviewed a music releated graphics site. Perhaps that is because there just aren't
that many we've found with a good selection of artwork. At this particular clipart collection however, you'll find
a large number of clip art designs you won't find elsewhere. Some are better than others, but there's some interesting
images here. Certainly worth a look.
NetPressAgent.com
If you're uncertain about how to go about promoting yourself on the internet, or if you simply
don't want to take the time to do it, NetPressAgent will get the job done for you. Services tailored to independent
artists include Internet press releases, directory listings, copyright infringement services, clipping services,
online distribution and more.
Wired Planet
Wired Planet's mission is to create a "global music environment" for it's visitors
by integrating music programming, broadcasting, CD sales and artist promotion all in one place. Independent musicians
looking to promote their music via MP3 will find a lot to like here. Wired is set up to optimize sales via "listening
stations" and personalized advertising space set up for musicians free of charge. The musician takes a 70%
cut on all sales. Wired takes an interesting approach, creating a true "music" environment for visitors
to explore. Wired Planet is a virtual music arcade, with lots of bells, whistles and lights to dazzle.
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Featured Articles
Pressure Mounts
on MP3
Microsoft has announced a new audio format aimed at challenging MP3's domination of distributing music
over the Internet. The launch of its Windows Media Technologies 4.0 beta came a day after IBM and RealNetworks
said they would co-operate on a format to combat online piracy.