How can I be sure I buy DRM free? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 19 answers 
I'm driving cross country and am looking to make a mix CD for the road using songs about America. Ask Metafilter has previously tackled similar questions dealing with songs about Los Angeles, California, New York, New Jersey and even Europe, but what are some of the best songs about America?
posted on May 15, 2008 - 41 answers
My buddies and I just finished recording a cd that we'd like to sell on iTunes and in stores but don't want our names attached to it in any way. How can we handle getting the profits in the cheapest way possible? [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 14 answers
How do I take a song off a regular cd, add viewable lyrics (and whatever else is necessary) and turn it into a karaoke disc that I can hand to the kj at a karaoke joint?
I already have evil lyrics and some other audio software, but I can only find reference to working with songs that are already on a cdg ... no references in my audio programs to exactly how to make one myself. [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 3 answers
I like indie type rock. He likes U2 and Bon Jovi. Help me make a mix cd he won't hate! [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 35 answers
She's so dull - come on rip her to shreds! [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 55 answers
What makes a good classical musical recording? [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 11 answers
Best place to buy classical music CDs online, preferably both new and second-hand titles? I'm in the UK. [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2008 - 7 answers
What is current mix CD file format etiquette? I'm looking for technical, not musical, advice. [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 11 answers
I need help making a Halloween-themed mix CD. [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2007 - 41 answers
Why does iTunes stop playing my CD when I re-focus on the program? Win XP, iTunes 7 [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2007 - 7 answers
Hey guys, I need help making a mix cd. [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2007 - 18 answers
Can I purchase CDs at wholesale cost, even though I don't own a music store? [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2007 - 14 answers
I signed up for CD Baby (as an artist) but feel the shipping costs might be a bit steep for non-North America customers. Which similar services can you recommend for the European market?
posted on Jun 10, 2007 - 13 answers
I have a spare morning in Seattle (and surrounds) on Saturday morning - and I want to buy some hip-hop/rap vinyl, some mix CD's, and maybe some t-shirts.
Where can I look? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2007 - 8 answers
Help me expose myself! How can I get my music heard? [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2007 - 29 answers
So I'm releasing a full-length CD on my brand new record label. And with it, I want to offer a bonus, download-only live EP available to those who purchase the full-length. How the hell am I going to pull that off? [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2007 - 19 answers
How do I burn music onto a 90-minute CD? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2007 - 4 answers
I'm looking for something that will be able to play back either an uncompressed WAVE file or that will record an actual audio signal for later playback. It has to be totally shock/shake-proof, and it must be able to automatically stop after every track/file and wait for input to start again. Preservation of sound quality is absolutely essential. If any of you have experience with such a device, please share. [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2007 - 13 answers
Is there any windows software for designing labels for my mix CD's which doesn't completely suck? [more inside]
posted on Jan 19, 2007 - 5 answers
CD Art Filter: I was asked by a friend to identify the artist and album based on a descirption of the CD art. Can you help? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2007 - 3 answers
Help me find industrial-strength software to catalog an extremely large CD collection. [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2006 - 6 answers
I need a list of CD albums in which all the songs are great (no more than one filler).
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posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 98 answers
How can I promote a small CD release on the extremely cheap? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2006 - 19 answers
mp3-aiff: What's the best way to preserve the questionable quality of mp3s when converting to aiff so that they'll play on a mix cd?
posted on Oct 27, 2006 - 15 answers
Audio separates. Looking for standalone hard-disk based mp3 player. [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2006 - 10 answers
Will a CD suffer any ill effects from being in a refrigerator for 24 hours?
posted on Oct 3, 2006 - 9 answers
Does anybody know where I can get a copy of the US single "Fuzzy" By Grant Lee Buffalo? specifically I'm after Dixie Drug Store (JuJu Mix). [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2006 - 7 answers
What songs should I put on a CD for someone turning fifty? [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2006 - 22 answers
I am concerned that a CD I've committed to buy on eBay is a counterfeit. The item's identification number is 4881752639. My concerns were raised after I read some of the seller's feedback from buyers and consequently the feedback the seller has left for them. Also, some buyers have gone so far as to create warning pages for others. There's even damning comments on Znooq's blog about the exact same item I've bought. [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2006 - 14 answers
A long long time ago in the year 2000 I bought a copy of the compilation album "Indie 2000 Volume 5". In the track listing on the second CD there was listed the BIS song "Action and Drama", but when I played the album the song that was on the CD was "Theme from Tokyo" from the same artist. To make things even more confusing I knew someone who bought the same album and their copy had the correctly listed song.
My question to you, is how on earth is this possible?
posted on May 29, 2006 - 4 answers
Has anyone ever started a record label? I would like some advice (other than "Quit while you're ahead"). [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2006 - 11 answers
I've fallen in love with music compilations and boxed sets. From the new Nuggets box to Night Train to Nashville to No Thanks, I'm just cuckoo. There are so many, though, in so many different genres, it's difficult to seperate out what's really worthwhile. Their cost makes blind purchasing too dicey for my tastes. So I come to Mefi: what music compilations or box sets can you recommend?
posted on Feb 27, 2006 - 39 answers
Please help me find Immortal - Sons of Northern Darkness digipak (new or used)!!! [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2006 - 3 answers
I'm thinking about using the Ipod-for-CD's from milleniummusic.com. You give them 130 cds and they give you a 30gig Video Ipod. Is it worth it? [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2006 - 19 answers
I want to do ear-training while driving to and from work. Several $20+ books come with CD's but I am just positive there is a free CD image somewhere I can make my own with. Anyone? [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2005 - 10 answers
Recommend unaccompanied brass quintet recordings of Christmas carols on CD. [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2005 - 3 answers
Where can I get small-run, high-spec, right-on CD (and vinyl) packaging manufactured, ideally in the UK, but failing that elsewhere? [more inside]
posted on Nov 30, 2005 - 1 answers
On the PC, I used Easy CD Creator 5 to create CD mixes. I loved the ability to create custom transitions between tracks: cross-fades, fade-ins, gaps, etc. What is the best CD mix-making software for Macintosh? (iTunes is sadly lacking in these sorts of features.) A downloadable shareware app would be great, but I'm willing to consider something like Toast, even though it costs $80. (Is Toast a good product? Will it let me do cross-fades? The reviews make me wary.) I suppose the best option would be some sort of iTunes add-on to let me do cross-fades, etc. Does such a beast exist?
posted on Nov 9, 2005 - 6 answers
A reliable CD manufacturer with quick turnaround? [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2005 - 7 answers
I need help finding a rare/out of print album. [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2005 - 14 answers
What CD are you currently in love with? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2005 - 146 answers
Why can't I burn a music CD? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2005 - 9 answers
The factory-installed stereo in my car has stopped playing CDs, and my commute is fairly long, so this is essentially unacceptable. I've looked into getting it repaired, but the whole stereo'll have to be sent away for weeks, and it'll end up costing a bunch. But I've yet to find an add-on in-dash stereo for $200 or less that isn't terribly ugly. [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2005 - 15 answers
Help me compile a mix of songs for my scavenger hunt. [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2005 - 19 answers
Help me fill a CD with songs about dogs! [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2005 - 74 answers
How can I quickly rip 1000 CDs? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2005 - 16 answers
Can anyone help me find a copy of Kokoo's 'Super-Nova' album on CD or even mp3? My Google-fu has failed me, and I would *love* to hear some of my favourite tracks (especially 'Tarkus' by Emerson, Lake and Palmer) played on traditional Japanese instruments...
posted on Jun 14, 2005 - 2 answers
Ahhhhhhh nerts! I dropped one of my favorite music CDs and a small sliver shattered off of it. We're talking a circular arc maybe 2.5 cm long by .5 a centiment deep, knocked clean off the edge. It looks like a smurf bit it. Is there any combination of bubble-gum/hot-glue/duct-tape that will make this thing playable? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2005 - 18 answers
They're talking today about "Super CD Tuesday" on MSNBC...Why are CD/DVD releases always on Tuesday?
posted on Jun 7, 2005 - 11 answers
A while ago (a few weeks, a couple months?) I found a online music store that had just been started as some sort of experiment by a larger company. It sold CDs at close to music club prices, but without the subscription. In fact, the parent company might have been BMG or Columbia House. Now I can't find my bookmark, and I can't find it on Google. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Alternatively, can you tell me the best places to buy music CDs online?
posted on Mar 8, 2005 - 7 answers
What's a good low-cost software that will archive my music cd information? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2005 - 7 answers
Since the Nick Drake compilation Made to Love Magic came out last year, and the Fruit Tree box set is out of print and used copies are selling for exorbitant prices, I couldn't help but wonder if there might be a reissued/remastered CD version of the other albums being planned. [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2005 - 4 answers
Any advice on inspecting audio CDs for errors? Ideally, via software.
posted on Feb 9, 2005 - 3 answers
SongFilter: I've got in my head to do a mix CD of songs that are ironic or in some way foretelling. Examples I've come up with so far are "Punk Rock Classic" by the Chili Peppers ("Put us on MTV...") and "My Generation" by The Who ("Hope I die before I get old...") Any suggestions?
posted on Jan 20, 2005 - 25 answers
I've always been a fan of classic Bob Dylan. Recently, I picked up Time Out of Mind in a combo-pack of CDs that I bought; it's the first recent Dylan I've listened to, and I flat-out love it. Now I want more. [MI]
posted on Jan 13, 2005 - 22 answers
Wireless Media Centers. I've ripped all my CDs to mp3 files and am looking at 802.11b or g unit to connect to my stereo/tv to browse and play music. However, all that I've seen (netgear, linksys, creative) all require a Windows based server to drive the device. Are there any out there that will work with a simple shared volume off a linux server?
posted on Dec 19, 2004 - 13 answers
I have some old LPs that I wish were available on CD but aren't. Is it possible to run my LP turntable through an amp & take the amp's output & feed that into a computer sound card & save it as a digital audio file that I can then burn onto a CD? Has anyone done this? What's required?
posted on Nov 21, 2004 - 16 answers
October Project's self-titled CD is among my favorites of all time. I also love Mary Fahl's "The Other Side of Time." Can anyone reccomend something that is similar to either OP or Mary Fahl? (MI)
posted on Nov 18, 2004 - 8 answers
This question got me thinking... Why is it that there are video and game rental outlets (Blockbu$ter, Hollywood, etc) but not CD rental outlets here in the US? Anyone know anything about the license agreements video rental outlets sign and in turn what license agreements one accepts when they purchase a CD from a store? Why wouldn't I be able to rent out my CDs? You'd think in this day of iPods, CDRs and such large hard drives, this would be a killer busines to get into.
posted on Nov 18, 2004 - 23 answers
My car CD player (a Sony unit, probably about 6 years old) pretty much stutters/skips every CD I put in it, usually 5-10 minutes into the disk. Should I replace it, or try those lens cleaner thingies? Also, if I go to replace it, what's the metric in CD players' model specs that will tell me how well the lens will handle light scratches and/or burned CDs? I guess I could just get a really expensive one, but the only feature I really care about is that it doesn't skip.
posted on Sep 14, 2004 - 7 answers
CDex question. I'm liking it in all regards, but still banging my head over one convenience feature. Isn't there a way to get it to encode a CD as MP3s, and drop the MP3s into a folder with the artist or album title? All I can get it to do is dump MP3 files into its generic "output" folder, and it's slowing down my mass ripping. Help a stupid CDex newbie!
posted on Aug 12, 2004 - 2 answers
What's the best way to catalog my physical music collection using Mac OS X?
posted on Aug 10, 2004 - 12 answers
I was explaining to a friend of mine how little music artists make. I've heard they sometimes only make pennies on every CD that is sold. Are there any graphs or charts, (a pie chart would be ideal) on the internet that show where the money would go from the sale of a CD and who pockets what? It seems like something simple that someone should have figured out and put together, but Google is failing me.
posted on Jul 31, 2004 - 10 answers
Why do the Japanese versions of albulms always seem to have bonus tracks not available in North America?
posted on Jun 16, 2004 - 15 answers
I have about 25 CDs I want to get rid of. They're all in good condition - like new liner notes, jewel cases, and only one or two have scratches, and they both play fine. Where can I sell them online? I'd prefer to just get rid of them all at once, I don't want to do eBay.
posted on Apr 24, 2004 - 13 answers
I want to rip my entire music collection (mostly CDs) to a big hard drive, with lossless compression. My friends agree that we ought to form a WASTE network. I have questions (More Inside).
posted on Feb 29, 2004 - 20 answers
I have an idea for a theme CD- songs of misunderstood intent. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2004 - 40 answers
My dance group is looking for a way to play CDs at variable speeds. There are a few variable speed CD players on the market, or, it's likely that a laptop could be used to play CDs and .mp3s at variable speed. (Variable speed is really useful for teaching dances.) We have raised $600 so far. Experiences? Recommendations?
posted on Jan 19, 2004 - 8 answers
What windows (2K) software do you prefer to rip CDs to mp3? (Aside from iTunes, which I had to uninstall after it totally hosed my machine.)
posted on Jan 12, 2004 - 10 answers
I'd like to create some mixed audio CDs where I would literally slow down/speed up parts of the songs to merge them together as a DJ does. I'm mainly planning to make club/dance music mixes, although I may do some downtempo/chill mixes too.
I'd like to import some tracks in from vinyl and would do that via my mixer (i.e. I know not to do it directly from the turntable itself.)
Does anyone have any thoughts on the best software to do some simple editing (I hear there is software that can cut hiss and needle pops and whatnot) and then the mixing? I have both XP and OS X, but I'm thinking I would prefer to do this on the Mac.
posted on Dec 11, 2003 - 10 answers
