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DJ Nitrogen is a new mobile content collaboration platform that lets you easily create and share ringtones with the DJ Nitrogen Ringtone Lab

Download the free DJ Nitrogen Ringtone Lab

June 9
The Filter

Peter Gabriel’s music, movie, tv and video recommendation site is now in a public beta. There are lots of interesting ways to tweak your personalized filter, the recommendation engine behind the service.

For music, songs are limited to 30 seconds, so unlike a service like Pandora, the Filter is focusing on just recommending music you may not own.

Its probably too early to tell, but as they add more content, this could be a good way to learn about new music and videos.
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BBC NEWS | Health | Smoking link to hearing loss risk

Dr Erik Fransen, of the University of Antwerp in Belgium, one of the lead researchers, said that the ability to pick out high frequency sounds was damaged in smokers and the obese, although to not as great an extent as those exposed to very loud noise in the workplace.

He said: “The hearing loss is proportional to how much you smoke and your body mass index (BMI).

“It starts getting worse once you have smoked regularly for more than one year.”

He said that, unlike some parts of the body, once damage had occurred, there was no prospect of recovery.

“Once the damage is done, it’s done. It does not repair.”
May 27
artistspaid: From rifflet: A rifflet is a piece of a song—a bass line, a guitar riff, a drum beat or something else entirely. Share your rifflets and combine them with others, or even upload a finished song. Here’s the catch: every rifflet must be less than 60 seconds. The idea is to only upload a part of a song, or an idea for a song, or just a couple of guitar chords you think are cool. Then, you can download parts of other people songs (like a drumbeat) that you can combine with your ideas. If you’re a dj, you can use all these great pieces of proto-songs for remixes without worrying about royalties or copyright restrictions, because these sounds are all on this site for the purpose of being remixed.  There is another site (currently a private beta) called MixMatchMusic that is offering a similar service, but they will be tracking each sample, and promise to pay royalties for contributions to songs featuring your samples.

artistspaid:

From rifflet:

A rifflet is a piece of a song—a bass line, a guitar riff, a drum beat or something else entirely. Share your rifflets and combine them with others, or even upload a finished song.
Here’s the catch: every rifflet must be less than 60 seconds. The idea is to only upload a part of a song, or an idea for a song, or just a couple of guitar chords you think are cool. Then, you can download parts of other people songs (like a drumbeat) that you can combine with your ideas.
If you’re a dj, you can use all these great pieces of proto-songs for remixes without worrying about royalties or copyright restrictions, because these sounds are all on this site for the purpose of being remixed.

 There is another site (currently a private beta) called MixMatchMusic that is offering a similar service, but they will be tracking each sample, and promise to pay royalties for contributions to songs featuring your samples.

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Apple in mobile music talks

“Apple is currently in talks with record labels about mobile music, reports the New York Times.

“Several label executives” have apparently confirmed that Apple has approached some of the major music companies to try and expand its music available to the iPhone direct, and to other mobiles, via iTunes.

Apple is said to want to offer more ringtones and also “answer tones” [ringback tones] that are described as customised sounds that a caller hears instead of the usual ringing sound.”

Will this be ready by the June announcement? I don’t think so….

May 21

cultrvultr:

Driver’s License as Ableton Live MIDI Controller (via db3ll) This guy has also turned pennies and a piece of paper into a drum controller!
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The 100 most clichéd clichés in pop song titles “Andy Baio has been writing about The Whitburn Project - a vast spreadsheet with data about the 37,000 songs that have been hits on the Billboard Chart since 1890. Those 37,000 song titles use a vocabulary of fewer than 9,000 different words.”  Click through for the top one hundred words….
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Now in the U.K., iPhone ringtones with the DJ Nitrogen Ringtone Lab

Download at www.djnitrogen.com/iphonedownload.html

New desktop application empowers iPhone users to make and – for the first time – legally share ringtones. Now available to U.K. iPhone users, the Ringtone Lab is only £4.99 for unlimited iPhone ringtones.

Read the full release at djnitrogen.com

May 12
“ Everyone’s a grazer, collecting a bizarre group of work on his hard drive. Take a look. The Chipmunks can sit next to Edith Piaf. Someone can like Kenny Chesney and AC/DC. Lefsetz Letter - Another great quote from Bob. 
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This is a really cool online tool called the Hobnox Audiotool. It is essentially an upgraded flash version of the old Rebirth program with Reason style patching. Its a whole lot of fun and reminds me of all the time I spent on rebirth.  yvynyl: Free Music Studio Means No More Excuses | Listening Post from Wired.com

This is a really cool online tool called the Hobnox Audiotool. It is essentially an upgraded flash version of the old Rebirth program with Reason style patching. Its a whole lot of fun and reminds me of all the time I spent on rebirth. 

yvynyl:

Free Music Studio Means No More Excuses | Listening Post from Wired.com
May 6

DJ Nitrogen announces easy iPhone ringtones with the new Ringtone Lab for the iPhone

Download at www.djnitrogen.com/iphonedownload.html

San Francisco, CA – DJ Nitrogen announces the public beta release of the new Ringtone Lab for the iPhone, specifically designed to meet the ringtone needs of iPhone users. The Ringtone Lab is one of the most advanced ringtone editors available and is the only product that lets users legally share iPhone ringtones with other users. Ringtones easily sync to the iPhone via iTunes, with no hacks or modifications required. Powered by DJ Nitrogen’s patent-pending mobile content collaboration platform, this new Ringtone Lab for the iPhone works in any country and with any recent version of iTunes.

As with all DJ Nitrogen products, the Ringtone Lab for the iPhone lets the user make ringtones and save the “ringtone recipes” for any MP3 songs on the user’s computer. The ringtone recipe is the data that defines the ringtone – start, stop, fade, etc. A user can browse, share and build upon ringtone recipes created by other members of the DJ Nitrogen community, but only for songs that the user already owns - thus respecting artists’ copyrights. Users never share actual audio files, only the “ringtone recipes.” The ability to share ringtone recipes gives users access to a wide and growing library of ringtones for the music they love, with multiple ringtone recipes available for the most popular songs. And with the Easy-to-Expert editor, novices and audiophiles alike can have cool iPhone ringtones.

During the limited-time public beta, the Ringtone Lab will be priced at only $4.99 for unlimited iPhone ringtones. This price will increase to $9.99 upon official launch. Even at $9.99, the Ringtone Lab for the iPhone delivers unlimited ringtones for the price of one iTunes album.

“We are excited to be launching this version of the Ringtone Lab exclusively for the iPhone. iPhone users will no longer be limited to buying ringtones through iTunes, and our recipe-sharing technology means they can legally share their iPhone ringtones with any DJ Nitrogen user, even users of our private-labeled non-iPhone products,” says Chris Sindoni, DJ Nitrogen CEO.

Like DJ Nitrogen’s flagship Ringtone Lab, this new Ringtone Lab for the iPhone can be distributed by affiliate partners under the “Powered by DJ Nitrogen” program.

About DJ Nitrogen:

San Francisco based DJ Nitrogen’s mobile content collaboration platform is an industry-first legal way for consumers to share the copyrighted media they send to their mobile phones. The company has several patents pending for the technology that powers its platform, including the “recipe sharing” technology. The Ringtone Lab and its private label counterparts are the first products to launch from the platform. CEO Sindoni and the development team are veterans of large consumer Internet brands and start-ups. Visit www.djnitrogen.com for more information and to download a Ringtone Lab product.

Media and distribution partner inquiries, contact:

Bill Hensley
VP Marketing
DJ Nitrogen
415.869.8859 x716
bill.hensley@djnitrogen.com

May 2

Zoomoozik.com, LLC, Launches ZooTones, A Collaborative Ringtone Editor Powered by DJ Nitrogen

Southaven, MS./ San Francisco, CA. Zoomoozik.com, the world’s first all-digital music label, announces ZooTones, a new desktop ringtone application that empowers fans to make MP3 ringtones from their favorite Zoomoozik artists’ songs, and to legally share their creations with other fans who own the same songs - a first in the industry. ZooTones, which serves ringtones to customers of all major US carriers, is powered by DJ Nitrogen’s mobile content collaboration platform.

ZooTones lets fans of Zoomoozik artists create ringtones and save the “ringtone recipes” for any MP3 format songs on the user’s computer. The user can browse and build upon recipes created by other members of the ZooTones community, but only for songs that the user already owns, thus respecting artists’ copyrights. This gives users access to a wide and growing library of ringtones for the Zoomoozik music they love, with multiple ringtone recipes available for the most popular songs.

ZooTones

“We searched the web to find the ultimate customized ringtone product for our customers, and the DJ Nitrogen platform provided the best choice,” says Michael Sharf, Zoomoozik’s CEO. “Their full-service solution lets us focus on what we do best, while meeting our customers’ mobile needs and ultimately putting more money into the artists’ hands.”

A new user’s first ringtone is free, and if a ZooTones user creates a ringtone from a published MP3 that doesn’t yet have a ZooTones ringtone recipe, he/she will get that ringtone for free as well. Beyond these free opportunities, users can select from three pricing models including two convenient monthly plans.

“We are thrilled to be providing the ringtone solution for Zoomoozik,” says Chris Sindoni, DJ Nitrogen CEO. “Their fervor for assisting the unsigned artist is ideal for our innovative technology that respects both artists and their fans.”

About Zoomoozik:
Since 2007, Zoomoozik has been an online music community for bands, fans and the industry as the world’s first all-digital record label, retail and distribution site for MP3 downloads and streams. It is a data base of unsigned groups with valuable consumer information for A&R execs, publishers, promoters, booking agents and record companies, a resource for artist questions on legal and business issues and most importantly providing “robot” management and consultation.  “For the first time in the history of the music industry, artists will be in control using tools provided through technology to steer their own careers and make their own decisions. We are all excited at Zoomoozik to be a part of this revolution and help develop the technology and the platform that will drive the future of the music industry.  DJ Nitrogen will help us offer ringtone technology that serves the artist most efficiently,” states Rory Rogers, Director of A&R at Zoomoozik.com.

About DJ Nitrogen:
San Francisco based DJ Nitrogen’s mobile content collaboration platform is an industry-first legal way for consumers to share the copyrighted media they send to their mobile phones. The company has several patents pending for the technology that powers its platform, including the “recipe sharing” technology. CEO Sindoni and the development team are veterans of large consumer Internet brands and start-ups. Visit www.djnitrogen.com for more information.

For additional information or a sample copy contact:

Guy Connor
VP of Marketing
Zoomoozik.com
949-468-7110
guy @ zoomoozik.com

For DJ Nitrogen information, contact:
Bill Hensley
VP Marketing
DJ Nitrogen
415.869.8859 x716
bill.hensley @ djnitrogen.com

April 24

Ringtone Lab for iPhone Available

April 24, 2008
For Immediate Release

DJ Nitrogen Announces Beta Release of a New Ringtone Lab, Exclusively for iPhone Users

DOWNLOAD at DJ NITROGEN.COM

San Francisco, CA – DJ Nitrogen announces the public beta release of its Ringtone Lab product, specifically designed to meet the ringtone needs of iPhone users. The Ringtone Lab is one of the most advanced ringtone editors available, and is the only iPhone solution that offers legal ringtone sharing powered by DJ Nitrogen’s patent-pending mobile content collaboration platform. Ringtones easily sync to the iPhone via iTunes, with no hacks or modifications required. The Ringtone Lab for the iPhone works in any country and with any recent version of iTunes.

As with all DJ Nitrogen products, the Ringtone Lab lets the user create ringtones and save the “ringtone recipes” for any MP3 format songs on the user’s computer. The user can browse and build upon recipes created by other members of the DJ Nitrogen community, but only for songs that the user already owns - thus respecting artists’ copyrights. This gives users access to a wide and growing library of ringtones for the music they love, with multiple ringtone recipes available for the most popular songs.

During the limited-time public beta, the Ringtone Lab will be priced at only $5.00 for unlimited ringtones. This price will increase to $9.99 upon official launch.

“We are excited to be launching this version of the Ringtone Lab for the iPhone,” says Chris Sindoni, DJ Nitrogen CEO. “iPhone users will no longer be limited to buying ringtones through iTunes, and our recipe-sharing technology means they can legally share ringtones with and DJ Nitrogen user, even users of our co-branded non-iPhone products.”

Like DJ Nitrogen’s flagship Ringtone Lab, this new Ringtone Lab for the iPhone can be distributed by partners under the “Powered by DJ Nitrogen” program.

Media and distribution partner inquiries, contact:

Bill Hensley
VP Marketing
DJ Nitrogen
415.869.8859 x716
bill.hensley @ djnitrogen.com

April 14
ToneLab featured on Yahoo! News ToneLab from Digital 1 Audio, the first “Powered by DJ Nitrogen” ringtone application, was just featured in the business section of Yahoo! News. More detail about the product is available on the Digital 1 PCDJ site. More information about the “Powered By DJ Nitrogen” program is available on our partner page.
April 4

Current Top Ten Ringtones at DJ Nitrogen

Chicago rappers Do or Die ride to the top of the chart with Smoke and Ride. Buckcherry and Hed(p.e.) stay in the top ten with Sorry and Raise Hell.

The Top Ten 

 Do or Die
 Do or Die

  1. Do or Die - Smoke and Ride
  2. Jim Jones - Byrd Gang Money
  3. Lil’ Wayne - Lollipop
  4. Reezy & Steezie - Southside Superstar
  5. Dj Khaled, T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, Plies - I’m So Hood (edit)
  6. George Michael - Wake Me Up Before You Go Go
  7. Buckcherry - Sorry
  8. 3 Doors Down - Here Without You
  9. Webbie - Six 12’s
  10. Hed(p.e.) - Raise Hell

If you have these songs on your computer, you can put them on your phone. Download the Ringtone Lab and get started right away. Your first ringtone is free!

March 31

Digital 1 Media launches ToneLAB, Collaborative Ringtone Editor powered by DJ Nitrogen

March 31, 2008
For Immediate Release
Free Download at PCDJ.COM

Clearwater, FL and San Francisco, CA – Digital 1 Audio, a software provider for Disc Jockeys and Musicians, announces the release of ToneLAB, a new desktop ringtone application that empowers users to make MP3 ringtones from any songs they own, and to legally share their creations with other users who own the same songs – a first in the industry. ToneLAB, which serves ringtones to customers of all major US carriers, is powered by DJ Nitrogen’s mobile content collaboration platform.

ToneLAB lets the user create ringtones and save the “ringtone recipes” for any MP3 format songs on the user’s computer. The user can browse and build upon recipes created by other members of the ToneLAB community, but only for songs that the user already owns, thus respecting artists’ copyrights. This gives users access to a wide and growing library of ringtones for the music they love, with multiple ringtone recipes available for the most popular songs.

ToneLab

A new user’s first ringtone is free, and if a ToneLAB user creates a ringtone from a published MP3 that doesn’t yet have a ToneLAB ringtone recipe, he/she will get that ringtone for free as well. Beyond these free opportunities, users can select from three pricing models including two convenient monthly plans.

“We’re excited to bring a customized ringtone product to our customers, and the DJ Nitrogen platform provided the optimal choice,” says Andrew Van Almen, Digital 1 Audio’s General Manager. “Their full-service solution lets us focus on what we do best, while meeting our customers’ mobile needs.”

“We are extremely happy to be partnering with Digital 1 Audio on this release,” says Chris Sindoni, DJ Nitrogen CEO. “Their strength in the digital audio market and passion for innovation is a perfect match for our recipe-sharing technology that respects both artists and consumers.”

About Digital 1 Audio:

Since 1999, Digital 1 DJ/PCDJ has been recognized as the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of DJ performance software and hardware. More than 80,000 professional DJ’s around the world now spin with their computer using one of the company’s digital audio file mixers. Digital 1 DJ/PCDJ is a wholly owned subsidiary of Digital 1 Media, Inc. – Visit www.pcdj.com for more information.

About DJ Nitrogen:

San Francisco based DJ Nitrogen’s mobile content collaboration platform is an industry-first legal way for consumers to share the copyrighted media they send to their mobile phones. The company has several patents pending for the technology that powers its platform, including the “recipe sharing” technology. CEO Sindoni and the development team are veterans of large consumer Internet brands and start-ups. Visit www.djnitrogen.com for more information.

For additional information or a sample copy contact:

Ryan Sherr
Sales & Marketing Director
Digital 1 Audio
727-799-3828 x105
rsherr@pcdj.com

For DJ Nitrogen information, contact:

Bill Hensley
VP Marketing
DJ Nitrogen
415.869.8859 x716
bill.hensley@djnitrogen.com