Virtual DJ is one of the three software packages most commonly used by DJs.
Note their comment on the Audio service.
"It appears that one of our main content provider for our Audio Plan has been uploading a small number of tracks without proper licensing. We are shocked to learn that, and until we can get more information about this situation, we suspended the delivery of their content from our Music Plan. We are working as fast as we can to understand what happened and find a solution to this situation."
It's economics. DJs can spend ~$1 per song if it's a one off request that they'll never play again (losing money) or they can subscribe to a service that should cover them for pretty much everything... just like Rhapsody, Spotify, etc.
One thing I want to be clear about... most DJs, myself included aren't people who download scoured music. There are a multitude of services that cover the digital distribution legalities (SoundExchange) for you. Just do a search for "DJ Music Service".
They are actually quite handy for today's DJ.
The Virtual DJ service (GrooveShark) can range from $10 to $50 a month, depending on if you want to play music videos also.
I'm sorry, what causes you to think I do not 'get' it? I believe I included the SoundExchange delineation on the performance rights on my original post. As I stated, I simply stated I hadn't sat and read the entire PDF.
The complaint was specifically about 4,907 of 15 million recordings. I don't know what the 4,907 specific recordings were. To be honest, I don't really care.
But, if you're the same AC who implied that I played unlicensed music - I think "I don't know" is a more accurate answer than your conclusion.
Many DJs do not carry physical media with them anymore, aside from what music files are on the hard drive. There are a multitude of music services that tailor specifically to DJs, which falls into the "digital streaming" category. It's one of the niceties of being in the 21st century. Think of a patron wanting a request... the DJ can pay $50 a month or just buy each individual request they may get. The subscription model generally works out better for most DJs.
The Venue's ASCAP/BMI/etc license covers performance rights. The Grooveshark legal complaint covers digital distribution/streaming.
I don't know if I did. Apparently there were 4,907 recordings out of the 15 Million. I haven't had time to check my history against a list of the 4,907 cited that I haven't found yet. But thanks for your concern.
As an occasional substitute DJ, this will impact me. I use Virtual DJ software package; it uses GrooveShark as a primary music service. (It also scours the web with their own service that isn't as good.)
(Without reading all of it...) It looks like the judgment cites digital distribution, which is generally covered by SoundExchange. SoundExchange generally covers the type of license (statutory) that covers the media or streaming rights. Whereas the performance rights (BMI, ASCAP) cover the performance rights. Also, for those interested... business establishments that play music generally need to secure performance rights licenses directly from performance rights groups like BMI or ASCAP. Licensing from BMI and ASCAP increases significantly if your restaurant/club includes a dance floor (implying more of your revenue originates from music).
So, I'm just curious how the breach of non-licensed music (digital distribution) occurred. I'm sure my usage case of GrooveShark doesn't apply to all users. But I am curious how they failed to secure licensing.
Nevertheless, there will be a good chunk of DJs that are scrambling to get music tonight and tomorrow. Credit to those who use their own on-computer library with something like Serato or Traktor. Virtual DJ (on their forums) state that they are looking for another music streaming provider.
Haven't got to use it firsthand, but if it's less of a reason to require someone to go into a server room (such as recovering after an OS crash) - it is here to stay.
If I recall, Bill Nye was a character on a Seattle-based comedy show called "Almost Live". He's actually educated, but the whole "Science Guy" character came from a comedy show. (And the kid's show started there.) And now he's heading up projects like this???
That was about 15 years ago, so maybe people who remember will remember more clearly and call me an idiot. Other Slashdot readers will probably call me an idiot regardless...
In a post at http://www.avsforum.com/ubbtivo/Forum6/HTML/005466.html
Richard Bullwinkle (TiVolutionary) of TiVo seems to maintain TiVo's continuing attitude of "as long as it doesn't cause us to lose money, we don't care, but don't cause problems for us."
However they supported AVSForum's operator's decisions to remove the post.
For those interested, you can find TiVo enhancement software/news/information at <A HREF="http://pvrhack.sonnik.com/tivo">PVRHack.& lt;/A>
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Virtual DJ is one of the three software packages most commonly used by DJs.
Note their comment on the Audio service.
"It appears that one of our main content provider for our Audio Plan has been uploading a small number of tracks without proper licensing. We are shocked to learn that, and until we can get more information about this situation, we suspended the delivery of their content from our Music Plan. We are working as fast as we can to understand what happened and find a solution to this situation."
It's economics. DJs can spend ~$1 per song if it's a one off request that they'll never play again (losing money) or they can subscribe to a service that should cover them for pretty much everything ... just like Rhapsody, Spotify, etc.
One thing I want to be clear about... most DJs, myself included aren't people who download scoured music. There are a multitude of services that cover the digital distribution legalities (SoundExchange) for you. Just do a search for "DJ Music Service".
They are actually quite handy for today's DJ.
The Virtual DJ service (GrooveShark) can range from $10 to $50 a month, depending on if you want to play music videos also.
I'm sorry, what causes you to think I do not 'get' it? I believe I included the SoundExchange delineation on the performance rights on my original post. As I stated, I simply stated I hadn't sat and read the entire PDF.
The complaint was specifically about 4,907 of 15 million recordings. I don't know what the 4,907 specific recordings were. To be honest, I don't really care.
But, if you're the same AC who implied that I played unlicensed music - I think "I don't know" is a more accurate answer than your conclusion.
Many DJs do not carry physical media with them anymore, aside from what music files are on the hard drive. There are a multitude of music services that tailor specifically to DJs, which falls into the "digital streaming" category. It's one of the niceties of being in the 21st century. Think of a patron wanting a request ... the DJ can pay $50 a month or just buy each individual request they may get. The subscription model generally works out better for most DJs.
The Venue's ASCAP/BMI/etc license covers performance rights. The Grooveshark legal complaint covers digital distribution/streaming.
http://www.virtualdj.com/forum... (For Virtual DJ's comments, by the way.)
I don't know if I did. Apparently there were 4,907 recordings out of the 15 Million. I haven't had time to check my history against a list of the 4,907 cited that I haven't found yet. But thanks for your concern.
As an occasional substitute DJ, this will impact me. I use Virtual DJ software package; it uses GrooveShark as a primary music service. (It also scours the web with their own service that isn't as good.)
(Without reading all of it...) It looks like the judgment cites digital distribution, which is generally covered by SoundExchange. SoundExchange generally covers the type of license (statutory) that covers the media or streaming rights. Whereas the performance rights (BMI, ASCAP) cover the performance rights. Also, for those interested ... business establishments that play music generally need to secure performance rights licenses directly from performance rights groups like BMI or ASCAP. Licensing from BMI and ASCAP increases significantly if your restaurant/club includes a dance floor (implying more of your revenue originates from music).
So, I'm just curious how the breach of non-licensed music (digital distribution) occurred. I'm sure my usage case of GrooveShark doesn't apply to all users. But I am curious how they failed to secure licensing.
Nevertheless, there will be a good chunk of DJs that are scrambling to get music tonight and tomorrow. Credit to those who use their own on-computer library with something like Serato or Traktor. Virtual DJ (on their forums) state that they are looking for another music streaming provider.
...will start looking for ways to go faster than the speed of light?
Haven't got to use it firsthand, but if it's less of a reason to require someone to go into a server room (such as recovering after an OS crash) - it is here to stay.
If the RIAA wants to sue anyone for poor sales, they should go after radio station operators (Infinity, Clear Channel).
Really, how many FM music stations in your area really feel compelled to bring you new music you might want to buy? How many of them sound different?
Customers DO like variety, and being able to "browse" you know.
If I recall, Bill Nye was a character on a Seattle-based comedy show called "Almost Live". He's actually educated, but the whole "Science Guy" character came from a comedy show. (And the kid's show started there.) And now he's heading up projects like this???
That was about 15 years ago, so maybe people who remember will remember more clearly and call me an idiot. Other Slashdot readers will probably call me an idiot regardless...
...after seeing an article like this, it does seem that NASA is more reactive than proactive in fixes of this nature.
Granted, we're only going to hear about stuff like this after something happens...
However, I'm really wondering why we still spend a crapload of money more or less flying around in circles above the Earth.
How much more can we really learn from the shuttle? Put the money in some other form of space research...
I just started teaching myself a little bit about mySQL this evening. I'm already impressed by this example of open-source might...
I don't see these as major changes, rather than just adding some features...
...for waiting for the DVD release and not buying VHS. This is his revenge.
At least the AP has an article,
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http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/ap/20010805/tc/cod
You know, I was also thinking that this would be a good thing to inform the media of.
I don't like the incoming requests to my @Home service (inhibits performance and lessens my ability to detect legitimate attacks).
I am overwhelmed by the total number of idiots who are still running insecure IIS on their always on cable modems.
What's the consensus? Call the media or no?
This is different. They were exclusively being threatened but the UDA for spam.
The real culprit with this is that people are running unsecured, unpatched IIS.
I think locking down local port 80 would cause more problems than good.
I also am an @Home subscriber, it seems to have gotten a lot worse for me in the past hour.
I'm just suprised with all the <sarcasm>excellent media coverage</sarcasm> that more hype wasn't made about possible attacks today.
I guess crappy reporting takes the weekend off.
I'm not really at threat from this latest version, but I still don't like the fact I'm getting slammed like this.
That's a fine solution, I've done it before. The benefit to this method is the data remains digital and there is no generational loss.
A copy of a copy of a copy is obviously going to be poor quality...
A digital copy of a digital copy of a digital copy doesn't suffer this effect.
In a post at http://www.avsforum.com/ubbtivo/Forum6/HTML/005466 .html
Richard Bullwinkle (TiVolutionary) of TiVo seems to maintain TiVo's continuing attitude of "as long as it doesn't cause us to lose money, we don't care, but don't cause problems for us."
However they supported AVSForum's operator's decisions to remove the post.
For those interested, you can find TiVo enhancement software/news/information at <A HREF="http://pvrhack.sonnik.com/tivo">PVRHack.& lt;/A>