MT9 (Music 2.0) May Replace MP3: is a Music Format War Coming?
15 06 2008
Reuters U.K. reports of an upcoming meeting of the MPEG (Motion Pictures Experts Group) for a consideration of Korean-invented (Audizen) MT9, a new music format that is better than the popular MP3. MT9 (hyped as Music 2.0) separates 6 musical sounds in a music file - i.e. guitar, vocals, drums, etc. - and makes it possible for the user to adjust each sound’s volume. It’s a good way to freshen up the entire music industry especially on the retail side. The act of encoding tracks from MP3 to MT9 and asking hardware manufacturers to produce (hey, iPod!) players that support MT9 (a firmware update may not be enough for some players) could take years to accomplish. Come to think of it, with the fast turnovers of new models of music players, all it really takes is a few enthusiastic industry leaders to make this work. So what do you think, are you ready for the MT9 age?
Try Music 2.0 at the Audizen site.
Note: PMPToday likes MT9. We tested the samples Audizen has provided and we have high hopes for the MT9 format. We think it’s a great way to enjoy music and brings more facets to the audio experience, which is why we added the keyword to our list of categories.
[via reuters]
James replied on Jun 23rd, 2008 at 4:01 am
Hi PMPToday,
following your interest in multitrack audio technology, I humbly advise you to take a look at iklax.
With no limitations in number of tracks and a one of kind constraint system for artists to control what can or cannot be done by listeners with the song, it seems far more advanced than the mt9 counterpart.
software & tracks
http://www.iklax.com
About iKlax
The iKlax format is a multi-track digital audio format allowing various actions on musical data, for instance on mixing and volumes arrangements.
Within this new interactive system for listeners, it is fundamental to note that the iKlax technology allows artists to set constraints limiting the artistic changes to their work, by the listener.
may2pril replied on Jul 29th, 2008 at 3:18 am
Dear All, I already know iKlax.
but they didn’t succeeful in france..
there are too small content with iklax format.
I think, it is not a format.
It looks like an application.
musicians have make their music as to their creator.
I think it’s the difference.