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How is Musica360 different from other online music services?
Simply put, Musica360 is download music store focusing specify on independent latin music artists for the latin american market (and anyone else that wants to purchase music).
Why can't I find artists such as Marc Anthony, Celia Cruz, and Shakira?
Unlike other music services who target a broad market and try to encompass every genre, Musica360.com's focus is strictly on independent Latin music artists. Instead of promoting and selling the same mainstream hits that you hear every day on the radio or see on MTV, we cater to an under-served market segment, users seeking great Latin music that's outside the commercial mainstream. We cater to customers looking to discover new music.
What is DRM and why does Musica360 not use it?
DRM, which is an acronym for "Digital Rights Management," is a form of copy protection that puts limits on what you can do with the music you purchase. They often limit how many times you can burn a song to a CD and usually locks you into using one particular computer, brand of software and music player.
What is MP3 and why does Musica360 use it?
The MP3 format is the most popular and versatile digital file format. The MP3 format offers the usage flexibility that avid music fans demand -- unlimited CD burning along with the ability to transfer music to any desktop, portable music player and digital device (including the market leading iPod). Musica360 allows members complete flexibility to burn CDs, transfer to MP3 devices and make multiple copies for personal use.
While you won't find the DRM(Digital Rights Management) restrictions of other music services on Musica360, all of the songs we sell are still works protected by copyright law and we ask that you respect that. If your friends want a copy of something you downloaded, do us and the artists you support a favor and tell them to purchase it at Musica360.
If a song is available in the MP3 format, won't people just share it over the Internet without paying?
Allowing an mp3 file to be downloaded is the same as sending a CD to someone since they can basically do what they want with the music files. You'll never be able to stop dishonest people from doing what they want with your music files. Even Apple and Microsoft have had their DRM protection cracked so there is really no stopping someone who wants to steal your music. The problem is that their copy protection gets in the way of how honest people can use the music they purchased.
What is the sound quality of the music I purchase on Musica360?
The majority of songs available for purchase on Musica360 are encoded at a 192 kbps sample rate using VBR (Variable Bit Rate).
How do I play MP3s on my computer?
You will need a digital audio player such as Windows Media Player or iTunes for Mac OS X and Windowa or XMMS for Linux.
Will Musica360 work with iTunes, Windows Media Player, and other popular music management software programs?
Yes. Simply purchase your music, download it to your desktop, then use the import feature from these programs to have the songs included in their library.
What portable devices can play MP3s?
The majority of the portable music players play MP3 files including the iPod.
How much does music on Musica360 cost?
Single songs are sold for 99 cents, while most albums retail for $9.99.
Do the musicians and labels get paid for the songs I download?
Yes. Musica360 is a legal downloadable music service that compensates artists and labels for their work, without sacrificing convenience or cost.
How come there is no way to listen to soundclips of the songs?
You can listen to soundclips of every song on Musica360.com. If you're not seeing the music player that appears next to every album on it's product page, then you need to download the FREE Macromedia Flash Player plugin. You can do this easily by going to http://www.macromedia.com/downloads/. Once you've successfully downloaded and installed the player, you'll be able to listen to all the soundclips Musica360 has to offer.
Does it cost anything to sample the music before I buy it?
Musica360 features 30 or 50 second sound samples of every song. The length of the sample depends on the whether we or our affiliates did the encoding. We persoanlly feel that in some cases, thirty seconds is not a long enough to acurately judge a song.
Are there any membership or subscription fees?
Not at the moment. We are working on a subscription sevice for those who prefer to get their music that way.
Do I need to download client software to use Musica360?
No. Musica360 is a Web based service and no client software is required. A computer with an internet connection and a web browser that supports JavaScript is all you need. Browsers known to work with our service include Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla, Opera, Safari, Galeon, Epiphany and Konqueror.
Can I download the whole album at once, so I don't have to click download on each individual song?
Since you're downloading through your web browser and not a dedicated client, there really isn't any way to have all the songs downloaded at once.
How fast does my connection need to be to download songs?
Any connection will work. Most of our files are typically 3 megs, which will take approximately 14 minutes to download on a 28.8 dial-up, 7 minutes on 56.6 dial-up, and less than one or two minutes on broadband.
What if my connection drops in the middle of my download?
Not to worry. We give you a 24 hour timeframe to download the tracks. Just click on the link in the email you received and download it again.
How do I pay?
We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, and PAYPAL.
How to Download Music?
Musica360 is designed to be compatible with most browsers.
The AOL browser is a very stripped down version of Internet Explorer and tends to cause problems when downloading. If you're trying to download music from Musica360, it is suggested that you choose another browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc
For Firefox users we advise that you disable the MP3 plug-in that comes with your browser (Tools, Options, Downloads, Plug Ins). This will prevent the browser from automatically playing, rather than saving the song!
For Windows users, when your download links appear on the final page, you should right click and choose "Save Target As", and then complete the dialog box that opens.
For Mac OSx users using Safari, hold down ‘ctrl’ and click (or right click) on the Song title, then choose ‘download linked file’. Safari will then automatically see the file as MP3 and save it to your desktop or wherever your computer is set to download to.
For Mac OSx users using Internet Explorer, hold down ‘ctrl’ and click (or right click) on the download icon. Then choose ‘download link to disc’. You will see a box with ‘save as ‘download.php’. Your purchase will then download to your desktop or wherever else you have set your mac to download to. You can then name the file correctly by substituting the word "Name_Of _Song.mp3" for download.php
If you have any problems with a download, contact us at info@musica360.com
Is this site secure?
Established third party banking and processing agents handle all credit card transactions. They receive the information needed to verify and authorize your credit card or other payment information. We don't store any credit card numbers. In fact we don't even see your credit card number.
Your account information is kept on a secure server. All of the customer data we collect when you place an order is protected against unauthorized access by advanced encryption and firewall technology. To further ensure your security, we use state-of-the-art Secure Sockets Layer (“SSL”) encryption to protect your personal information from unauthorized use.
What if I don't like the song once I buy it... can I get a refund?
All sales are final. Before you click purchase on the final confirmation page, make sure that what you're about to order is correct. We have a NO REFUND POLICY.
How can I redeem free downloads using my Musica360 coupon code?
On the checkout page, where you're asked for your credit card information, you must the code in the provided field and hit the "redeem" button to have your code logged in. You'll still have to enter a valid credit. But if you're purchase is equal to the amount of free download, your card won't be charged. If your purchase is more than that the value of your free download, it will be subracted from the total price of your purchase. |
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