Illegally Downloading Music

[gwa]

I GET SENT SO MUCH MUSIC I DONT NEED TO TURN OFF THE CAPS LOCK NO MORE

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[Maccaveli]

With the amount of free legal content on the net (radio shows/mixes/free tunes) I don't think there's one solid argument which can justify piracy.

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My hunger for music and my diversity in taste far exceeds the contents of my wallet.

Does that not apply to virtually everyone here?!

Yes it does, and that's why I don't judge anyone for downloading as long as they buy what they can afford to support the artists they love.

[say_whut]

If I buy a cd with the aim of playing some of the tunes on it out, and it comes in 256 kbps, I will probably pirate a 320 copy.

I haven't flat out pirated something I didn't own for a few years now.

CD is always lossless.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Book_( ... _standard)

So either you're lying or someone's fucking you over.

Yeah I was gonna say, are you sure you don't just have your iTunes ripping settings on 256kbps?

What settings should be used for higher than 256?

[Today]

320 or aif?

[Neptune]

Yeah, I do. Like, a lot. But concerning dubstep I find it quite hard download illegally as it's not really that mainstream so there's not enough seeds or whatever. Mainly the dubstep in my iTunes are fabriclive CDs, mixes, and this fat off CD of like 3gb worth of music my friend made me. Also, I try to go to as many shows as I can so I still support the producer/label.
Also, I don't DJ and getting into vinyl is something I really can't afford, sounds fucking expensive.

[Mr Hyde]

With the amount of free legal content on the net (radio shows/mixes/free tunes) I don't think there's one solid argument which can justify piracy.

Isn't that an argument for piracy? Almost everyone posting here has done a mix and uploaded it at some point, or played a radio show or DJ set- that is all piracy unless you got authorisation for each tune. "Unauthorized copying, reproduction, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting prohibited"

Someone hearing a tune through a free (usually unauthorised) source and therefore not buying the tune or not pirating the tune directly is better for the artist in what way?

[wearecorsairs]

didn't read the thread. all i know is when i have loads of quality tunes people can download them for free.
as long as a couple of them come watch me play live then it doesn't bother me.

[topmo3]

not gonna lie, i have downloaded illegally sometimes. it's just too much of a temptation

on the other hand, i've bought the physical release if i've liked it.

[Laszlo]

What settings should be used for higher than 256?

Edit > Preferences > Import Settings > (Setting) Custom > (Stereo Bit Rate) 320

[Mr Hyde]

What settings should be used for higher than 256?

Edit > Preferences > Import Settings > (Setting) Custom > (Stereo Bit Rate) 320

Nice one, and damn! I just assumed iTunes would import at 320, now I've got a huge library of 256

[didi]

What settings should be used for higher than 256?

Edit > Preferences > Import Settings > (Setting) Custom > (Stereo Bit Rate) 320

Nice one, and damn! I just assumed iTunes would import at 320, now I've got a huge library of 256

Same here Another reason, why I don't regret switching from iTunes to foobar.

[bass_culture]

With the amount of free legal content on the net (radio shows/mixes/free tunes) I don't think there's one solid argument which can justify piracy.

Isn't that an argument for piracy? Almost everyone posting here has done a mix and uploaded it at some point, or played a radio show or DJ set- that is all piracy unless you got authorisation for each tune. "Unauthorized copying, reproduction, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting prohibited"

Someone hearing a tune through a free (usually unauthorised) source and therefore not buying the tune or not pirating the tune directly is better for the artist in what way?

This is somewhat of a grey area I will grant you that. However I think there is a fundamental difference between hearing tunes in the context of a mix as opposed to downloading them in full for free, and thus having the ability to use them in the same capacity as someone who has paid for that same music.

[wearecorsairs]

but what capacity can they use them in? they sure as hell can't use them commercially. its if a company does something like that where i go apeshit.

[bass_culture]

but what capacity can they use them in? they sure as hell can't use them commercially. its if a company does something like that where i go apeshit.

How about playing them out in a dj set? Even if the dj themself isn't getting paid, the venue and promoter are likely to be making money from door fees and drinks etc, essentially off the back of stolen music.

[Pada]

Not I'm sorry I haven't a clue?

Nah mate. Clement freud b2b paul merton b2b a camp comedian b2b a woman b2b nicholas parsons alllll day!

[wearecorsairs]

but what capacity can they use them in? they sure as hell can't use them commercially. its if a company does something like that where i go apeshit.

How about playing them out in a dj set? Even if the dj themself isn't getting paid, the venue and promoter are likely to be making money from door fees and drinks etc, essentially off the back of stolen music.

i'd rather have some people hearing my tune that might not have (if the DJ couldn't download it for free) than not have them hear it at all.
i didn't make the music to make any money, i made the music because it was fun doing it.

also i listen to shit on youtube for free all the time so that would make me a massive hypocrite.

[pkay]

contribute to scene -----> get free tunes

[wub]

Not I'm sorry I haven't a clue?

Nah mate. Clement freud b2b paul merton b2b a camp comedian b2b a woman b2b nicholas parsons alllll day!

I listen to JAM every night in bed haha

Repetition of b2b.

[pkay]

DJ B2B w/MC FEATURING

[Pedro Sánchez]

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The filesharers manifesto jk of course