RE: MD: Napster
Now I'll finish up. Adios, LarZ --- TAMA - The Strongest Name in Drums --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Dan Frakes Sent: Sunday, 30 July 2000 9:23 To: MDList Subject:RE: MD: Napster But what else are we expected to do if we can't source them from anywhere else? Let's not forget that the hard to find stuff is usually not copyrighted to begin with anyway. Under U.S. law, music is automatically copyrighted as soon as it's put onto a medium. However, copyright is not in force for an indefinite period of time. A long time, yes, but not indefinite. Therefore, a lot of really old (and we're talking as far back as ancient phonograph-era classics) musical productions are no longer bound by international copyright. In fact, the hard to find stuff comes from bands who seek the recognition by releasing mp3's of themselves. Yes, there are MP3s put out by bands purposely to increase exposure, but those files are irrelevant to the issue at hand, which is the wholesale copying of copyrighted materials without permission. But you can't hold Napster responsible. That is the crux of the argument here. LOL. IRC is still arcane compared to email, Napster, the web. So you would lead yourself to believe. And our MD recorders encourage the piracy of music too. Do you find it realistic to take action against those things as well? But that's the wrong analogy. MiniDisc is analogous to the MP3 *format,* not Napster. Napster is analogous to MiniDisc "trading" forums used by people looking to do the same thing as Napster users -- copy music they don't own. That is the correct analogy. Let's not forget the RIAA's earlier intentions to clamp down on mp3 technology itself. Anything with a record button is capable of contravening copyright laws, and irrespective of the transport used in conjunction with the media, it's the people using the media who are responsible, not the couriers of the media. That's like me giving a box of cocaine to be delivered by a major courier to the recipient only to find that the couriers were busted for trafficking the drugs when it was clearly me who is to be blamed for the whole situation. It just doesn't make sense, and neither does the case against Napster. Look, I should make this clear. Legally, I think the action taken against Napster is a bit questionable under U.S. law. They aren't actually *doing* the illegal actions. However, my problem is the self-serving "rationales" people continually use to justify the stealing of music. People who have this Mary Poppins-like ideal of how Napster is this wonderful thing that lets new bands get noticed and where no one really steals anything. We all know that's not true. Napster itself knows that's not true. Indeed, but that is not to suggest that Napster actively encourages the act of music piracy. Therefore, Napster should not be held responsible just as Sony weren't later held responsible for the video piracy that flourished with the advent of home video recorders. I'm not justifying the consistent contravention of copyright law. Hell, as a musician, I should feel more passionate about it than anyone else here, but what I am justifying is the wrongful beating down of someone who is acting merely as an interface, rather than a key player in the contravention of copyright law. LOL. That's like saying "prove that the car was designed purely as a form of transportation ;-) Even the guy who invented Napster has said that's what it was created for. The entire system is set up to do one thing: find music you want and copy it. And the overwhelming majority of music transferred is stuff people don't already own. You know it, I know it, people freely admit it. I think the retort you seek to my original statement would be along the lines of 'That's like saying "prove that the car was designed purely to break the speed limit" '. Remember, I said that prove to me that Napster was designed to break copyright law, intentionally. It was created for the exchange of music, but not *specifically* copyrighted music. But that is not to suggest that the motor vehicle invented for you was to be used for breaking the speed limit as often as you can either. Motor vehicle manufacturers don't design their cars with the mindset that they will be used to break the speed limit, but they know their vehicles will be capable of that. Do you see the police chasing the motor vehicle manufacturers, or the drivers of the vehicles? So just as cars can be abused, and contravene laws, so can Napster. If police chase the driver in charge of the vehicle, it should only stand to reason that the RIAA should be chasing after the users of Napster, and not Napster themselves. It's analogous. The RIAA are just taking the easy way out of the whole thing, and taking the illogical approach. What is it that makes it so hard for you to understand this? You, as the judge and all other
MD: MD-CD framing differences?
CDs and MDs both store sound sampled at 44.1 kHz, but a CD has 588 samples per frame (75 frames per second) and an MD 512 (about 86 frames of stereo or 43 of mono per second -- Sony decks with single-frame resolution offer 86 places per second to divide a mono track but half of them are not valid; you actually get a division one position earlier or later). Track marks can come only on frame boundaries, not in the middles of frames, true? So, in digital transfers from MD to CD or from CD to MD, would that mean that when the track number changes in the source, the destination unit is likely to be in the middle of a frame and cannot mark a new track until the begin- ning of the next frame? Should the destination unit pad the current frame with silence and continue recording audio in the next frame, or might it con- tinue recording samples that belong in the next track but mark the track start slightly late? I've occasionally found, in copying from MD to CD with no silence between tracks, that the CD track mark can be slightly late, but only at the ends of lower-numbered tracks on the CD. Starting every MD track with eleven frames of silence (six in mono) has been enough to prevent that, but if the reason is the framing difference, then two frames of stereo silence (or one of mono) at the start of each MD track -- enough to make sure a CD frame boundary can get into the silence -- ought to be enough. That wouldn't explain why it's never happened beyond the beginning of track 6, though. Maybe it's just be- cause after it happened twice I've always left silence at the start of every MD track before copying it to CD to avoid making more coasters, and on the two where it happened, coincidentally later tracks framed similarly on the CD to the MD? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD Flip Cases
| By the way...does anyone know where I can buy MD flip cases like the ones | that come with Hi-Space discs? ... I found one place that was selling 2 Well, as it turned out, despite my initial fascination with those cases, I actually like the Sony cases better. Also, the Minidisco brand labels and stickers completely suck. Furthermore, there is writing all over the disc already. The Sony's just look more "classy", methinks! I'm going back to strictly Sony's when I use these Minidiscos up. If you want my flip cases, I bought 20 that I'll sell you for cheap - never used! Yours, Dicky -- Dicky's Lyric of the Week: "In your satin tights ... Fighting for your rights ... the old red, white, and blue ..." - Theme from _Wonder Woman_ -- http://profiles.yahoo.com/richard_of_atlanta http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Castro/3420/ http://www.bandtools.com/search_player_details.cfm?id=626 http://homepages.tesco.net/~xwizard/richard/ ICQ #: 56224965 -*- Instant Messenger: bunnyphat - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD Flip Cases
The only problem that I have ever had with the standard Md slip cases is that sometimes what ever it is inside of the case that "grabs" the MD and keeps it from falling out breaks. Then if you hold the case with the open side down the MD falls out. Larry Richard Ian Träcy wrote: | By the way...does anyone know where I can buy MD flip cases like the ones | that come with Hi-Space discs? ... I found one place that was selling 2 Well, as it turned out, despite my initial fascination with those cases, I actually like the Sony cases better. Also, the Minidisco brand labels and stickers completely suck. Furthermore, there is writing all over the disc already. The Sony's just look more "classy", methinks! I'm going back to strictly Sony's when I use these Minidiscos up. If you want my flip cases, I bought 20 that I'll sell you for cheap - never used! Yours, Dicky -- Dicky's Lyric of the Week: "In your satin tights ... Fighting for your rights ... the old red, white, and blue ..." - Theme from _Wonder Woman_ -- http://profiles.yahoo.com/richard_of_atlanta http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Castro/3420/ http://www.bandtools.com/search_player_details.cfm?id=626 http://homepages.tesco.net/~xwizard/richard/ ICQ #: 56224965 -*- Instant Messenger: bunnyphat - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: What I use to Label my Minidisc...
What I use for Label my Minidisc... I never used any label included with the minidiscs from any company because i didn't like them... Why ? It's really simple... At first I have try some, and they were useless and more sometime the sticker jam in my recorder/player unit or was not enough sticky... So, I decide to do my own label by myself... There was kits on the market for minidisc but it was insane !!! $25.00 for a kit of 50 labels and a software to do your custom labels... Simply ridiculous... Since I'm a Microsoft Office user and also a Page Maker, Quarx and Photoshop user, I did some label template to fit some labels sheets that fit my Canon Color Printer... I use Avery Adress Label 5160. These labels fits perfectly on the left side of the minidisc... They stick very strongly on my minidiscs (since I don't write any title but only theme on these labels, I will never have to remove them...). I take nice picture or artists picture on the Net and after I copy and paste them in my template, and VOILA !!! That's it !!! 30 nice labels for a dime (and even less since our company use those for office purpose...). If some of you are interested, I can send you a template or more informations... Have a nice evening... Peter. --- Pierre Forest - Kheops Minidisc Owner Kheops Minidisc - Your One Stop Shop for All Your Minidisc Needs ! http://www.kheopsminidisc.com Blanks as low as $1.60 each !!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Richard Ian Träcy Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 8:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: MD Flip Cases | By the way...does anyone know where I can buy MD flip cases like the ones | that come with Hi-Space discs? ... I found one place that was selling 2 Well, as it turned out, despite my initial fascination with those cases, I actually like the Sony cases better. Also, the Minidisco brand labels and stickers completely suck. Furthermore, there is writing all over the disc already. The Sony's just look more "classy", methinks! I'm going back to strictly Sony's when I use these Minidiscos up. If you want my flip cases, I bought 20 that I'll sell you for cheap - never used! Yours, Dicky -- Dicky's Lyric of the Week: "In your satin tights ... Fighting for your rights ... the old red, white, and blue ..." - Theme from _Wonder Woman_ -- http://profiles.yahoo.com/richard_of_atlanta http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Castro/3420/ http://www.bandtools.com/search_player_details.cfm?id=626 http://homepages.tesco.net/~xwizard/richard/ ICQ #: 56224965 -*- Instant Messenger: bunnyphat - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD Flip Cases
If you want, I have maybe 5-10 Sony Case that I don't use... I can send them FREE to you... Simply Contact me if you're interested... Pierre Forest. [EMAIL PROTECTED] (http://www.kheopsminidisc.com) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Richard Ian Träcy Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 8:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: MD Flip Cases | By the way...does anyone know where I can buy MD flip cases like the ones | that come with Hi-Space discs? ... I found one place that was selling 2 Well, as it turned out, despite my initial fascination with those cases, I actually like the Sony cases better. Also, the Minidisco brand labels and stickers completely suck. Furthermore, there is writing all over the disc already. The Sony's just look more "classy", methinks! I'm going back to strictly Sony's when I use these Minidiscos up. If you want my flip cases, I bought 20 that I'll sell you for cheap - never used! Yours, Dicky -- Dicky's Lyric of the Week: "In your satin tights ... Fighting for your rights ... the old red, white, and blue ..." - Theme from _Wonder Woman_ -- http://profiles.yahoo.com/richard_of_atlanta http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Castro/3420/ http://www.bandtools.com/search_player_details.cfm?id=626 http://homepages.tesco.net/~xwizard/richard/ ICQ #: 56224965 -*- Instant Messenger: bunnyphat - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: MD Flip Cases
Personally, I don't use any case... Either Flip or Regular Case... I use Case Logic and Laser Line Storage Case only... I don't like case, it takes too many place and sucks... It's my own opinion... Peter Pierre Forest - Kheops Minidisc Owner Kheops Minidisc - Your one stop shop for all your minidisc needs ! http://www.kheopsminidisc.com Blanks MD as low as $1.60 each ! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of las Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 8:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: MD Flip Cases The only problem that I have ever had with the standard Md slip cases is that sometimes what ever it is inside of the case that "grabs" the MD and keeps it from falling out breaks. Then if you hold the case with the open side down the MD falls out. Larry Richard Ian Träcy wrote: | By the way...does anyone know where I can buy MD flip cases like the ones | that come with Hi-Space discs? ... I found one place that was selling 2 Well, as it turned out, despite my initial fascination with those cases, I actually like the Sony cases better. Also, the Minidisco brand labels and stickers completely suck. Furthermore, there is writing all over the disc already. The Sony's just look more "classy", methinks! I'm going back to strictly Sony's when I use these Minidiscos up. If you want my flip cases, I bought 20 that I'll sell you for cheap - never used! Yours, Dicky -- Dicky's Lyric of the Week: "In your satin tights ... Fighting for your rights ... the old red, white, and blue ..." - Theme from _Wonder Woman_ -- http://profiles.yahoo.com/richard_of_atlanta http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Castro/3420/ http://www.bandtools.com/search_player_details.cfm?id=626 http://homepages.tesco.net/~xwizard/richard/ ICQ #: 56224965 -*- Instant Messenger: bunnyphat - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Headphones
What is the best model (big output, please!) of the ear-hugging/wrap-around model? I really would like to make an informed purchase. I need something that will stay put while I run, usw. Thanks. Yours, Dicky -- Dicky's Lyric of the Week: "In your satin tights ... Fighting for your rights ... the old red, white, and blue ..." - Theme from _Wonder Woman_ -- http://profiles.yahoo.com/richard_of_atlanta http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Castro/3420/ http://www.bandtools.com/search_player_details.cfm?id=626 http://homepages.tesco.net/~xwizard/richard/ ICQ #: 56224965 -*- Instant Messenger: bunnyphat - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Headphones
I've tried a lot of headphones to run and to do rollerblade... And only one was comfortable, and stay in place all the time... I found the sound very good, even excellent... It's a matter of choice however... These headphones are Sony MDR-G52LP and MDR-G72LP (personally I prefer MDR-G72LP because they are foldable). They are a bit expensive I have to confess, but they worth the price... Just to tell you, I used them since over 6 months and I will never change them... I have find other with best sound quality but they were not convenient to run, jog, do rollerblade or bicycle... Of course, I sell only those headphones... I used to sell other sony model but since they were a bit uncomfortable, I decided to never sell them again... I only sell products I used so, that's the way I do business... Good evening everybody ! Peter. -- Pierre Forest - Kheops Minidisc Owner Kheops Minidisc - your one stop shop for all your minidisc needs ! http://www.kheopsminidisc.com Blanks MD as low as $1.60 each ! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Richard Ian Träcy Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 8:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MD: Headphones What is the best model (big output, please!) of the ear-hugging/wrap-around model? I really would like to make an informed purchase. I need something that will stay put while I run, usw. Thanks. Yours, Dicky -- Dicky's Lyric of the Week: "In your satin tights ... Fighting for your rights ... the old red, white, and blue ..." - Theme from _Wonder Woman_ -- http://profiles.yahoo.com/richard_of_atlanta http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Castro/3420/ http://www.bandtools.com/search_player_details.cfm?id=626 http://homepages.tesco.net/~xwizard/richard/ ICQ #: 56224965 -*- Instant Messenger: bunnyphat - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Minidisc Tower for 25 Minidisc and more...
I just ended the information page about this great MD tower... These great Towers are very useful... Each MD Tower holds up to 25 Minidisc and when you get 2 MD Towers, with a supplied device you can hold an EXTRA 25 MD between the 2 Towers ! Special of the Week ! (Until August 1 to August 6 '2000) $10.00 each Tower (regular price : $12.00) + 1 FREE MD 74mn TECHNO COLOR (when purchasing 2 MD Towers or more !) Take a look at our Information Page (with Full Color Pictures) by following this link : http://www.kheopsminidisc.com/md_tower1.htm I hope you will like these MD Tower, Good Evening... Peter. -- Pierre Forest - Kheops Minidisc Owner Kheops Minidisc - Your one stop shop for all your minidisc needs ! http://www.kheopsminidisc.com Blanks 74mn Minidiscs as low as $1.60 each ! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Headphones
Richard Ian =?iso-8859-1?Q?Tr=E4cy?= [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the best model (big output, please!) of the ear-hugging/wrap-around model? I really would like to make an informed purchase. I need something that will stay put while I run, usw. I mentioned these yesterday, but you may have missed it. I think the Koss KSC-35 are the best "active" headphones: great sound, never fall off. They aren't "wrap-arounds" though -- they clip on to each ear. http://www.headphone.com/ProductsHeadphones/KossKSC35.asp - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: MD Flip Cases
Richard Ian =?iso-8859-1?Q?Tr=E4cy?= [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, as it turned out, despite my initial fascination with those cases, I actually like the Sony cases better. Also, the Minidisco brand labels and stickers completely suck. Furthermore, there is writing all over the disc already. The Sony's just look more "classy", methinks! I'm going back to strictly Sony's when I use these Minidiscos up. If you want my flip cases, I bought 20 that I'll sell you for cheap - never used! Yours, Dicky I'll take 'em ;-) Seriously, though. I've been meaning to buy some. Let me know if you really want to get rid of them. Take care, Dan == Dan Frakes [EMAIL PROTECTED] == - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Digital Deejaying?
Hey fellas! Anyone know of a program that will allow you to mix and record mp3's and wav's? I'm looking for a program with some effects, but mostly to mix my mp3's so i can fit a ton of half and quarter songs onto one minidisc. thanks! ~Brad - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
