how do you down load music?

Youngspanion · #1 07-15-2006, 02:59 PM

I've been using iTunes but I'm starting to realize that I can use other sites that are free or at least chaper. Any thoughts?

Of course I want to stay away from places that can give viruses.

Tyler Hole · #2 07-15-2006, 03:34 PM

If you go the "free" route, http://www.slsknet.org Soulseek is a p2p program, way better IMO than Kazaa or Limewire, or those other programs.

I also use torrents.

grovest · #3 07-16-2006, 01:59 AM

A little ironic considering your sig.

**Vorago** · #4 07-16-2006, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyler Hole

If you go the "free" route, http://www.slsknet.org Soulseek is a p2p program, way better IMO than Kazaa or Limewire, or those other programs.

I also use torrents.

^^ great stuff, very light program, never had a virus.

caesarbass · #5 07-16-2006, 02:59 AM

www.allofmp3.com

morf · #6 07-16-2006, 05:20 AM

http://oink.me.uk - private community for Bit Torrent music lovers where you will find alot of stuff in 192kbps bitrate or higher quality only. You'll need a bit torrent client, try out ABC, Azureus or Bit Comet.

Cerb · #7 07-16-2006, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by caesarbass

www.allofmp3.com

+1 if you want to go the somewhat legal way. The site is based in Russia, so their laws apply to the music and it can be had cheap. It's 2 cents per meg downloaded.

If you are wanting free, try soulseek.

Tyler Hole · #8 07-16-2006, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by morf

http://oink.me.uk - private community for Bit Torrent music lovers where you will find alot of stuff in 192kbps bitrate or higher quality only. You'll need a bit torrent client, try out ABC, Azureus or Bit Comet.

Another great bit torrent site is http://www.kerrazy-torrents.net - it's not private like oink, but it still has a great selection along with lots of live/music videos too. Also, another bit torrent client that I like over the above mentioned is uTorrent.

Jiggybass · #9 07-16-2006, 10:25 AM

Use DC++, kinda tricky setup, but once it's running, it flies, great for donwloading just about everything (i mean it) and it's free! just google search DC++, it should be there. Very sweet pragram.

Marcus · #10 07-16-2006, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Cerb

+1 if you want to go the somewhat legal way. The site is based in Russia, so their laws apply to the music and it can be had cheap. It's 2 cents per meg downloaded.

If you are wanting free, try soulseek.

Actually, it's illegal. Period.

I use it too.

Dash Rantic · #11 07-16-2006, 11:18 AM

To the people that use allofmp3--why *do* you use it? Artists aren't getting the money, it's still illegal... Every way I look at it, using that site just seems to be pretty stupid

As for what I use... I like iTunes quite a bit, although if there's a single out that I don't want to buy on iTunes because I know I'm gonna buy the CD later anyway, I sometimes use LimeWire to download it.

I've also been looking at EMusic's services... Totally legal, you get something like 40 downloads per month for $10, and the downloads are in plain MP3 format with no DRM. Doesn't have as much on there as iTunes, but seems to be a good service anyway.

-Dash

Cerb · #12 07-16-2006, 11:35 AM

I use allofmp3 because I can get perfect CD rips at a selected bit rate and in a selected format. I'm also on 56k, so rather than downloading something slowly over a p2p, I can get it rather fast by downloading from allofmp3's servers. Plus, I don't have to wade through misnamed files.

tracebass21 · #13 07-16-2006, 11:52 AM

I am a big fan of LIVE music as I am sure most of you guys are. My favorite site for live music(and it is endorsed by all of the bands that are listed) is archive.org. There is TONS of music on that site.Some of them have to be downloaded,some of it can be streamed directly from the site. One of my personal favorites is a band called Umphreys McGee. Do yourselves a favor and check out the site. 2864 live recordings of the grateful dead. Yummy.If you go to the main page look for the tab under live music archive that says by band. It is right next to browse. That will give you the list of alll the musical goodness. Or you can cut and paste this http://www.archive.org/browse.php?co...data%2Fcreator

ENJOY. My bass playing brothers. And please let me know what you think.

caesarbass · #14 07-16-2006, 12:06 PM

TraceBass!!!!! That site rules!!! I just downloaded an Aquarium Rescue Unit Live show!!! Thanks!!!! Do I seem excited with my overuse of "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

tracebass21 · #15 07-16-2006, 12:30 PM

Otiel is an incredible bass player. Thank you for reminding me. Sadly I havent downloaded any of their music yet. And i stress YET. There is just so much on that site that you could get lost for days. So once again thank you. I am going to DL some A.R.U. right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Glad to hook up another So. Cal. bassist.Peace and good jams.

caesarbass · #16 07-16-2006, 11:50 PM

TraceBass-I've downloaded two Umphrey shows, an Oteli & Peacemakers show, and an A.R.U. show!!!! Thanks for the Umphrey's suggestion, I have never heard of them until you mentioned them, they are really GREAT!!!
Thanks again and maybe we'll run into each other sometime in the So. Cal. musician circles we travel in.

All_¥our_Bass · #17 07-17-2006, 01:12 AM

Try googleing a program named Cabos, it downloads stuff pretty fast, even on my 56k modem (usually ~ 1/2 hour for 3-4 1/2 minute song, but YOUR mileage may vary).

lesfleanut · #18 07-17-2006, 01:18 AM

I use OiNK and etree... Is this a topic that should be discussed here?

Cerb · #19 07-17-2006, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by morf

http://oink.me.uk - private community for Bit Torrent music lovers where you will find alot of stuff in 192kbps bitrate or higher quality only. You'll need a bit torrent client, try out ABC, Azureus or Bit Comet.

Morf, you have a PM.

DougP · #20 07-17-2006, 05:01 AM

i've got a ton of stuff from Archive.org. usually i use iTunes but there are lots of missing bands from iTunes still and for those i try to use the band website. my last resort is P2P.

a little OT, any good P2P programs for Mac? i have Acquisition and it's not very comprehensive.