Anoebis Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Because of the interesting dicussion in another tread I wonder what people would choose, what their favourite medium is So, in case you think economically this is pure the price for the complete cd (so 10 downloads of 1€, not included printing costs of artwork and burning cds - 1 cd of 10€ not included shipping and 1 vinvyl of 10€, maybe even double vinyl if we have 10 tracks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackCheese Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Hey, I've voted for CD. As I already wrote in the other topic, I don't have anything against mp3/wav, it's a very nice way of being able to offer exclusive/unreleased tracks for sale, or for people to be able to buy just one single track off a cd, when they don't like all tracks on a cd. That way you still support the artist/label I suppose, which is good. But.. if I had to choose between buying an original cd album including original artwork/covers, and legally download it, thus having to burn the tracks myself and print the covers myself.. I'd choose original CD any day. Even if downloading an album would cost the same or even less than an original cd. If I were ever to release my music I'd like it to be on cd, not just download. I like to be able to hold that original cd in my hands, it's much more real! *gets emotional* Also, I think it would be a tremendous shame if there wouldn't be any vinyls pressed anymore. One of the things I'd really like to buy in the future is a turntable and some classic records on vinyl, just for the sake of it, *good old times*. Still, I tend to think it's not very realistic anymore for labels to press albums on vinyl or something, I suppose there's still people buying vinyl singles and playing them out, even though more and more people seem to be turning to cd players, I'd appreciate when vinyl would still be pressed. So, yeah, CD, I'm proud of the original cds I have bought the past months, love em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatsu Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I've voted for CD. As I already wrote in the other topic, I don't have anything against mp3/wav, it's a very nice way of being able to offer exclusive/unreleased tracks for sale, or for people to be able to buy just one single track off a cd, when they don't like all tracks on a cd. That way you still support the artist/label I suppose, which is good. But.. if I had to choose between buying an original cd album including original artwork/covers, and legally download it, thus having to burn the tracks myself and print the covers myself.. I'd choose original CD any day. Even if downloading an album would cost the same or even less than an original cd. If I were ever to release my music I'd like it to be on cd, not just download. I like to be able to hold that original cd in my hands, it's much more real! *gets emotional* ... 653628[/snapback] Same here! I also buy vinyls from time to time but in general I prefere CDs. Easier to rip to my MP3 player, even when I love the big covers from the sleeves of the vinyls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cosmogenesis Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Obviously, I voted for cd for the pretty same reasons described by jackcheese. And in the case the cd would cost 15 or 20 euros and mp3/wav or vinyls only 10, I would not change my position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaZeD Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Cd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupture Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Cd. 653645[/snapback] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phobium Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Compact Disk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unikos Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 downloads. only if its cheaper.. imho a full d/led album should be less than 10 euros (if each track goes for 1 euro, there should be a small 1 or 2 euro discount) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drosophila Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 CD or DC I feel weird when paying for mp3's to be hournest.... But when I buy a cd I get a "real" product in my hands.... and the sound quality is another and even stronger reason I guess.... it just sounds better! so i basicly cds of course if a release is not available on cd and I really like it and wanna support the artist i will buy the mp3's but as a last resort only!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abasio Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 CD I like having it you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drosophila Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 CD I like having it you know? 653664[/snapback] I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunary Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 CD or Vinyl if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextWorld Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 CD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antic Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Voted CD mp3 -> disposable, intangible, easy to delete by accident, no real value for me, even if it's paid for CD -> a real thing, nice, small & durable Vinyl -> better looking, but wears with use & too big for my small shelves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunary Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 DVD would be best in 5.1 surround Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranger Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 mp3 -> disposable, intangible, easy to delete by accident, no real value for me, even if it's paid for CD -> a real thing, nice, small & durable Vinyl -> better looking, but wears with use & too big for my small shelves 653693[/snapback] I agree with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time_Trap Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 FLAC?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEMO.BOFH Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 There was no option for Vinyl+CD+Downloads I would like to see a future, where people can have their own little private cd press at home, and can get any tune they like from the internet. The quality will be the same as on CD, as it IS a cd when you have printed it. Now, we all know that cds get worn out, they get old, they get scratched, and this is why I dont take originals with me anymore to gigs. I burn copies... however, if you have it as a WAV or lets say a FLAC, you can burn as many copies as you want, if it fucks up on you. Where as when you didnt make an emidiate copy of your CD when you bought it, you will be fucked, if it should break the first week you have it.... Having a good sense of backups is of course needed, when you are dealing with a downloadable format.... Anyways, I prefer downloads and vinyls over cd. CD will be replaced no matter if we want it or not, its not like its the best invention evargh... look at the VHS So, lets see what the future holds for us, but my guess is, that labels that stay conservative, will eventually just disappear.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unikos Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) and the sound quality is another and even stronger reason I guess.... it just sounds better! so i basicly cds 653660[/snapback] well sound quality is not an issue really. you could be able to download the "exact same" track as on a cd, same quality, etc.. mp3 -> disposable, intangible, easy to delete by accident, no real value for me, even if it's paid for CD -> a real thing, nice, small & durable Vinyl -> better looking, but wears with use & too big for my small shelves 653693[/snapback] well the music i play from my computer is "tangible". i can really hear it and appreciate it. just like the sound coming out from my cd player. its not like you touch a cd and you perceive its sound is the sound coming from a live act less so than the one coming from a dj set? not trying to provoke any silly argument here.. hope its clear edit: not saying more, nemo you covered everything i wanted to say 100% Edited November 30, 2006 by unikos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exotic Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Download Only coz it'll be easier on my pocket atm Agree with unikos that there's effectively not much difference in the sound quality whether you're downloading or buying a cd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAH Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) Voted CD mp3 -> disposable, intangible, easy to delete by accident, no real value for me, even if it's paid for 653693[/snapback] remember a meme is far important than quark in this day and age man, the industrial revolution was last century as for my part, i was also doing my homework and we're considering releasing on CD as well for vapour. So i asked all the artists about the idea, one particular answer i felt i would share with you: .I think a physical disc of plastic is a great idea (with the exception of it being a fossil fuel byproduct hehe... so for the matter at hand, i love cd's too, i love owning them and i love my collection, but enjoy the music, not the plastic resting on my shelf. Edited November 30, 2006 by RAH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long ripps Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Voted CD mp3 -> disposable, intangible, easy to delete by accident, no real value for me, even if it's paid for CD -> a real thing, nice, small & durable Vinyl -> better looking, but wears with use & too big for my small shelves 653693[/snapback] I second that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakoluth Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 well, vinyl for sure is the coolest of them all but cd's are way more handy and more comfty to listen to (cannot really relax when listening to it coz you always have to switch the side). i record most of the stuff to md afterwards for portable listening. even there i like to have a disc in the hand, not just a harddisc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faze Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 CD for me. If I am going to go for MP3, it needs to be significantly less cost than a CD though. Beatport is way too high price, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackCheese Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I know this one Dutch download store that offers 192kbps mp3 files for €1,49 or so. That's not very encouraging is it, gets a bit pricey when you buy heaps of tracks. Also, when I asked why they didn't offer at least 320kbps, they seemed to believe you can't hear the difference between 192kbps mp3 and cd quality.. apparently proven by scientific studies.. haha, thought they could fool me eh Actually I think I'd prefer WAV for downloads, highest quality possible plz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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