August 07, 2009
From CSS/D.A.W.N. Newsletter
New Releases! New Releases! New Releases!
4 new volumes have been added to the CSS Music / D.A.W.N.Music package-- 180 new downloadable tracks. Check ‘em out here:
Powertrax Vol. 25 “Reality Rock”
Repro-file Plus Vol. 28 “Forces of Nature”
Target Trax Vol. 50 “Filmscapes/Reality TV”
Hot Spots Vol. 19 “Uplifting Acoustic, TV Themes, Piano & Friends”
Playlists-- An Unqualified Success!
Thanks to all of you for making our new playlist tool such a big hit. Literally hundreds of D.A.W.N.loaders have opened not only 1 playlist but in some cases quite a few.
What Is A D.A.W.N. Playlist?
The D.A.W.N. Playlist system is a great way to organize music for all your various projects or just to keep track of music or SFX you like or may want to use in the future. When you find a selection you think might work, you can add it to playlist and then name the playlist for the project you’re working on (e.g. XYZ Co. New Product Rollout Show). Whenever you find new tunes, you can add them to an existing playlist or create a new one. You can also change a playlist name to update it for another project by typing the new title into the “name playlist” field at the bottom of an open playlist. If you’re working with others on a project or need client approval for example, you can simply e-mail a playlist— across the hall or around the world. You can even e-mail a playlist to yourself as a reminder or idea irker. Every tune is reviewable by clicking the .mp3 “forward triangle”. You can buy a track from a playlist by clicking the “Buy Track” button. You can also delete tunes from a playlist or delete an entire playlist as you refine your music needs and preferences.
How Do I Get Started Using D.A.W.N. Playlists?
Getting set up for D.A.W.N. Playlists is quick and simple. Click “add to playlist” under the “buy track” button in your search results. You will be taken to a sign in page. If you’re new to the process, click where it says “click here to register”. Simply enter your e-mail address and a password of your choosing and then submit. When you want to review your existing playlists, create a new playlist or e-mail a playlist, log in with your e-mail address and password. You’ll be able to log in any time you like 24/7/365.
Bulk Download Plans Really Do Save D.A.W.N.loaders Money!
There’s certainly nothing wrong with visiting dawnmusic.com and downloading a tune when you need it with a credit card. But what if your music needs can be predicted over a reasonable 3 to 6 month period or you know you have a major project in the shop? It may well be that you can save some serious money by signing up for one of two bulk download plans. It’s easy to sign up. Just choose either Plan I or Plan II and one of 6 tiers (e.g. Plan II, 12 downloads -$199).
Which Bulk Download Plan Is Right For Me?
Plan I counts down “D.A.W.N. Dollars”. It is generally best for those who tend to use 22khz bandwidth, cuts from the budget libraries (e.g. Target Trax), shorter cuts or a lot of sound effects. Plan II counts down actual downloads and is best for those who tend to use 44.1/48khz bandwidth, full length cuts, cuts from Super Themes or Digital Ditties and only a few sound effects. While our bulk D.A.W.N.loaders are pretty much split between the two plans and there really isn’t a “bad choice”, it doesn’t hurt discuss your actual situation before signing up. Give us a call at 1800-468-6874 and we’ll go over the pros and cons of each plan with you. Our goal is to get D.A.W.N.loaders the best music at the lowest possible price.
CSS Music is Available Only at www.cssmusic.com and www.dawnmusic.com
Some royalty free library packages today are compilations of material from many diverse sources. Music is provided essentially on a non-exclusive consignment basis. Some of you have asked if our music is on multiple competitive sites under the same tune title or other title. The answer is “NO”. Our music was created just for us. And because this is so, you can be sure that the ownership of material and authority to license it is never in doubt with CSS Music / D.A.W.N. Music. Our writers are selected carefully and are part of a group that works together to give our licensees the best quality and value for their money. We’re proud of the fact that the average CSS/D.A.W.N. writer has been with us for more than 10 years, some for over 20 years.
July 17, 2009
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 17, 2009 -- Royalty Free Music company, CSS Music (Los Angeles), has launched a new self service Bulk Download program on its web site http://www.cssmusic.com.
End users can select one of two Bulk Royalty Free Music Plans. Each plan has six pricing tiers including a budget $199 tier. Subscribers can select Plan I which counts down D.A.W.N. Dollars (D.A.W.N. is an acronym that stands for Digital Audio Worldwide Network) or select Plan II which counts down downloads. Compared to regular single track downloads that CSS offers, Bulk Download subscribers can typically save 35% or more (Plan II Tier 6 subscribers save 90%).
CSS Music is intended for film, video, television, internet and audio visual uses and licensed on a royalty free or lifetime blanket basis. There are 83,295 files available for download in .wav format (44.1khz/48khz), .mp3 (44.1/22khz), .mp4/AAC (44.1khz) and QuickTime (44.1khz).
CSS offers a free trial of the Plan I Bulk Download subscription. Online visitors are invited to call a special toll free number and obtain a promo code that will enable them to open their trial account that provides $40 in free, fully licensed downloads. All 83, 295 files are available. Once the initial $40 in a trial account is used, www.cssmusic.com visitors can choose to renew their trial account as a regular Plan I Account, choosing one of the 6 pricing tiers or simply walk away with no obligation created.
CSS offers 3 search systems: "Most Popular by Genre" Music Supervisor Playlists, Standard Keywords, User Keywords. Once end users complete searches, their selections can be added to Playlists they create. An unlimited number of playlists can be created for various clients or projects. These playlists can be e-mailed to associates or clients across the hall or around the world. Tracks can be downloaded from playlists. Each tune in a search result or playlist can be played in its entirety before final selection. Users can also use a utility that allows a selection to be played at any point in its timeline to more closely identify editing posts and other production values.
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June 11, 2009
22khz vs 44.1khz Download Sampling Rate
Choosing The Best Sampling Rate
Many of you have called and asked what the difference is between a 22khz D.A.W.N. download and one at 44.1khz. The first difference is price. The 22khz files are priced approximately 60% of the 44.1khz files. The most important difference though is quality. 44.1khz is “CD Quality” (20-20,000 hz frequency response) while our 22khz downloads are more nearly “FM Radio Quality” (30- 11,000 hz). Many applications do not require the best quality (e.g. message on hold telephone programs) and so 22khz is the cost effective choice. And in skilled hands a 22khz file can often be tweaked to “recover” some of the higher frequencies with judicious EQ. While we recommend downloading the best quality initially rather than massaging files, we know that real world budgets often dictate choosing 22khz. Budget considerations aside, however, when you select 44.1khz on D.A.W.N. you get more format choices: 44.1hz / 48khz .wavs in addition to .mp3, .mp4 (AAC) and QuickTime compressed files at 44.1khz. 22khz downloads on D.A.W.N. are available only in .mp3.
Many of you have called and asked what the difference is between a 22khz D.A.W.N. download and one at 44.1khz. The first difference is price. The 22khz files are priced approximately 60% of the 44.1khz files. The most important difference though is quality. 44.1khz is “CD Quality” (20-20,000 hz frequency response) while our 22khz downloads are more nearly “FM Radio Quality” (30- 11,000 hz). Many applications do not require the best quality (e.g. message on hold telephone programs) and so 22khz is the cost effective choice. And in skilled hands a 22khz file can often be tweaked to “recover” some of the higher frequencies with judicious EQ. While we recommend downloading the best quality initially rather than massaging files, we know that real world budgets often dictate choosing 22khz. Budget considerations aside, however, when you select 44.1khz on D.A.W.N. you get more format choices: 44.1hz / 48khz .wavs in addition to .mp3, .mp4 (AAC) and QuickTime compressed files at 44.1khz. 22khz downloads on D.A.W.N. are available only in .mp3.
June 02, 2009
New Playlist Feature on www.dawnmusic.com
Great News! We've added a new playlist feature on our single track download site: www.dawnmusic.com
What Is A D.A.W.N. Playlist?
The D.A.W.N. Playlist system is a great way to organize music for all your various projects or just to keep track of music or SFX you like or may want to use in the future. When you find a selection you think might work, you can add it to playlist and then name the playlist for the project you’re working on (e.g. XYZ Co. New Product Rollout Show). Whenever you find new tunes, you can add them to an existing playlist or create a new one. You can also change a playlist name to update it for another project by typing the new title into the “name playlist” field at the bottom of an open playlist. If you’re working with others on a project or need client approval for example, you can simply e-mail a playlist— across the hall or around the world. You can even e-mail a playlist to yourself as a reminder or idea irker. Every tune is reviewable by clicking the .mp3 “forward triangle”. You can also buy a track from a playlist by clicking the “Buy Track” button. You can also delete tunes from a playlist or delete an entire playlist as you refine your music needs and preferences.
How do I get started using D.A.W.N. Playlists?
Getting set up for D.A.W.N. Playlists is quick and simple. Click “add to playlist” under the “buy track” button in your search results. You will be taken to a sign in page. If you’re new to the process, click where it says “click here to register”. Simply enter your e-mail address and a password of your choosing and then submit. When you want to review your existing playlists, create a new playlist or e-mail a playlist, log in with your e-mail address and password. You’ll be able to log in any time you like 24/7/365.
What Is A D.A.W.N. Playlist?
The D.A.W.N. Playlist system is a great way to organize music for all your various projects or just to keep track of music or SFX you like or may want to use in the future. When you find a selection you think might work, you can add it to playlist and then name the playlist for the project you’re working on (e.g. XYZ Co. New Product Rollout Show). Whenever you find new tunes, you can add them to an existing playlist or create a new one. You can also change a playlist name to update it for another project by typing the new title into the “name playlist” field at the bottom of an open playlist. If you’re working with others on a project or need client approval for example, you can simply e-mail a playlist— across the hall or around the world. You can even e-mail a playlist to yourself as a reminder or idea irker. Every tune is reviewable by clicking the .mp3 “forward triangle”. You can also buy a track from a playlist by clicking the “Buy Track” button. You can also delete tunes from a playlist or delete an entire playlist as you refine your music needs and preferences.
How do I get started using D.A.W.N. Playlists?
Getting set up for D.A.W.N. Playlists is quick and simple. Click “add to playlist” under the “buy track” button in your search results. You will be taken to a sign in page. If you’re new to the process, click where it says “click here to register”. Simply enter your e-mail address and a password of your choosing and then submit. When you want to review your existing playlists, create a new playlist or e-mail a playlist, log in with your e-mail address and password. You’ll be able to log in any time you like 24/7/365.
December 16, 2008
Buy A Library--You May Save on Your 2008 Taxes
So you want a bail out from Washington?
Well you already have one. Congress increased the limits of the Section 179 depreciation provision AND included a new wrinkle providing for "50% bonus depreciation".
What's the catch? You have to take delivery of new equipment, etc. before the end of the year.
Is this the time to buy a CSS Music library or what? If you think you have a tax problem, this is definitely the time. Check with your tax adviser about the details of the rules for the enhanced Section 179 to see if it is a fit for you.
Well you already have one. Congress increased the limits of the Section 179 depreciation provision AND included a new wrinkle providing for "50% bonus depreciation".
What's the catch? You have to take delivery of new equipment, etc. before the end of the year.
Is this the time to buy a CSS Music library or what? If you think you have a tax problem, this is definitely the time. Check with your tax adviser about the details of the rules for the enhanced Section 179 to see if it is a fit for you.
November 12, 2008
CSS MUSIC RELEASES 6 NEW CDs
CSS Music (Los Angeles), the oldest royalty free music library under continuous original management (since 1982), has released 6 new CD volumes, for a total of 318 (11,885 tracks).
The six new CSS volumes include the long awaited Super Themes Vols 63 and 64, “Rock and Rebellion I & II”, from film composer David Wurst. Wurst’s brother, Eric, also a renowned film composer, wrote and produced Target Trax 49- “Animation & Comedy”. Also new are Repro-file Plus Vol. 27 “Hit Driven Rock”, Powertrax 24 “Mean Streets” and MAX TRAX Vol. 49 “TV Time”.
CSS royalty free licensees can buy physical (shipped) CDs or Q-Disc downloadable versions. Single track downloads are also available in wav, .mp3, .mp4, and QuickTime. The CSS download system automatically calculates applicable volume discounts or downloaders can sign up for one of two bulk download discount plans.
All 11,885 CD tracks are previewable in their entirety at www.cssmusic.com. CSS Music offers a free CD demo available by calling 866-CSS Music (277- 6874)
The six new CSS volumes include the long awaited Super Themes Vols 63 and 64, “Rock and Rebellion I & II”, from film composer David Wurst. Wurst’s brother, Eric, also a renowned film composer, wrote and produced Target Trax 49- “Animation & Comedy”. Also new are Repro-file Plus Vol. 27 “Hit Driven Rock”, Powertrax 24 “Mean Streets” and MAX TRAX Vol. 49 “TV Time”.
CSS royalty free licensees can buy physical (shipped) CDs or Q-Disc downloadable versions. Single track downloads are also available in wav, .mp3, .mp4, and QuickTime. The CSS download system automatically calculates applicable volume discounts or downloaders can sign up for one of two bulk download discount plans.
All 11,885 CD tracks are previewable in their entirety at www.cssmusic.com. CSS Music offers a free CD demo available by calling 866-CSS Music (277- 6874)
April 09, 2008
WANTA NAB DEAL?....YOU GOT IT!
Whether you're attending NAB or not, you can take advantage of a rare sale from CSS Music.
The UltraEdit II hard drive system will be 25% off from April 15 through April 30, 2008. This deluxe hard drive system contains all 11,529 currently available tracks in the CSS Royalty Free Music and Sound Effects package. The UltraEdit II .mp3 320bps system normally $2495 will be priced at $1871.25. All UltraEdit II systems will be 25% off during the sale. Please visit www.cssmusic.com for UltraEdit details. Call 800- 468-6874 for questions or to order (sale price not available online).
The UltraEdit II hard drive system will be 25% off from April 15 through April 30, 2008. This deluxe hard drive system contains all 11,529 currently available tracks in the CSS Royalty Free Music and Sound Effects package. The UltraEdit II .mp3 320bps system normally $2495 will be priced at $1871.25. All UltraEdit II systems will be 25% off during the sale. Please visit www.cssmusic.com for UltraEdit details. Call 800- 468-6874 for questions or to order (sale price not available online).
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