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The Latest and Greatest in Internet Sound
Web Audio Workshop
by Charlie Morris
Computer Audio and the Web are the two hottest scenes in the world right now, and guess what? They're coming together like two runaway freight trains. Mangled under the wheels will be various once-lucrative business models, as well as some of our assumptions about music and entertainment. The technology's moving forward like a TGV through the Chunnel, so come along for the ride as I explain how to add sound to Web sites, distribute music (or speech or whatever) over the Internet, and expand your musical consciousness.
- Executable Musical "Postcards"
(July 1999) This format lets you include graphics, text and links with your audio, and it will work on any computer with no plug-ins and no hassle. A new technology? Nope. The oldest one in the book.
- How to Put my Music on the Web?
(June 1999) A step-by-step tutorial to preparing existing sound recordings for online distribution. The tools you need, the formats to choose - now get out there and do it!
- It's a Musical Stampede
(May 1999) The major record companies are dinosaurs, and the Internet is a huge asteroid hurtling toward their cozy little Earth. Will new technology do them in? No, a new business model.
Other Web Audio Resources
- Music Biz Needs A Tune-Up
(@NY) Can today's traditional music companies adapt to the dramatic changes the Internet promises? Only if they're willing to give up some control. In-depth analysis of what the music industry needs to do, by @NY's Jason Chervokas.
- Audio for the Worldwide Web
(Web Developer's Virtual Library) All major browsers can handle a variety of audio (and video) formats. This article explains the basics of adding sound to a Web site, using HTML, JavaScript and other techniques.
- Embedding Sound in Web Pages
(Web Developer's Virtual Library) Your Web page can automatically play a background sound when it's loaded. However, as with all multimedia, you should carefully consider whether the benefits are justified when weighed against the penalties.
- Internet Audio Sourcebook
Read our review of this book from Wiley Computer Publishing, which explains HTML, Java and Javascript audio techniques.
- The Tapeless Studio
The magazine of computer audio. Reviews of the latest audio hardware and software for PC, Mac and other platforms.
- Web Audio Discussion Group
Questions and answers about computer audio techniques. Want to convert your old LPs to CD? Wondering about noise reduction software? Shopping for a soundcard? Ask the experts.
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