An Overview Of The MP3 Patent Mess

The recent MP3 patent case against Microsoft has brought light on the mess of MP3 licensing. Many think MP3 is an open format, that is free to the public and manufacturers, and that the Fraunhofer Society of Germany invented the format. However, as you read on, you’ll see that the format is a tangled web of patents, rights holdners and inventors. The confusion stems from the number of companies and institutions, including Royal...

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Yamaha Introduces Tenori-On

Yamaha has introduced the Tenori-On, a brand-new music making concept for the new millennium. The gorgeous device is a cross between a third generation Korg Kaoss Pad, a Notron and the future. The Tenori-On was conceptualized by media artist Toshio Iwai and had its official trade-show premier this past weekend at the UK’s SoundsExp07, although Iwai has been utilizing it in his performances and demonstrations for the past couple...

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