Netlabel

The term netaudio or network music is a term for music that is distributed free of charge over the Internet from so-called net labels. Currently, the preferred file format for MP3 downloads. For audio streams of different formats such as RealAudio, MP3, Ogg Vorbis or WMA are used.

Netaudio there is usually found on netlabels or as a promotional tool by music companies to give the surfers a taste of a new album. Netaudio is the general term for music in digital format, which is available either as a download or can be received as a stream, however, the term has gained acceptance as a synonym for offered by netlabel music.

Almost all net labels now offer their downloads in at least 192kbit / s. Some labels even support the free Ogg Vorbis and FLAC file formats that support the open-content character of its own music not only ideologically.

Net music

Rather, network music refers to a musical genre that is practiced in networks ( eg Internet). Here, the phenomena into categories like Soundtoys, power instruments and live audio tools can be classified.

Soundtoys

What soundtoys characterizes the clearest are their specific ideas. Soundtoys are atmospheric mystified to playfully discovering virtual spaces. These are small graphical interfaces that allow for control of musical material. Here, the complexity is greatly restricted from which also results in a limited musical expressiveness.

Network - tools

Characteristics of network music at the same time high timbral complexity and a large measure of control over their production.

Audio Live Tools

In essence, it is in this genus close to the form of Soundtoys, but they have a very different character. Not the appeal of the Odd, the effect is in the foreground, but a " naive " form of music producing with highly simplified (this clear ) means. Further characteristic is a close connection to commercial products ( Bacardi, Ford, etc.) and that fast-response results ( sense of achievement ) can be achieved with them.