Refers to compressed digital audio files in the AAC format that are copy protected. See AAC, FairPlay and DRM.
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- Macsome iTunes Converter 1.3.0 (Mac)
- Macsome iTunes Converter can easily convert DRM protected music and various audio files to unprotected MP3, AAC formats playable on any iPod, iPod Touch, iPhone, Zune, PSP, Creative Zen and other MP3 players at high speed and CD quality. It is a powerful, yet simple audio conversion tool to bypass...
- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- iRip 1.4 (Mac)
- iPodRip is the definitive iPod companion application. iPodRip allows you to get the most out of your iPod -- you can transfer music from your iPod back to your iTunes Library, listen to music directly on your iPod allowing you to save valuable disk space -- plus much more. iPodRip...
- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- TuneRaft Professional 3.9.3 (Windows)
- Very easy to use and install. Super fast conversion, up to 40x the playback speed in batch mode. Can convert protected WMA to MP3. Can convert protected M4P to MP3. Can convert protected RAX to MP3. Converts any song that can be played with Windows Media Player, QuickTime Player, RealPlayer...
- Software downloads 2009-11-10
- DRM Converter 3.9.3 (Windows)
- DRM Converter is an extremely fast and easy solution to convert non-protected and DRM protected audio and video (Pro+Video Rip version) files. It supports all existing input formats. Output formats for audio are non-protected MP3, M4A AAC or WAV. Professional version also contains CD Ripper to save tracks from audio...
- Software downloads 2009-11-10
- DRM Removal 3.9.3 (Windows)
- DRM removal software is aimed to remove DRM protection from media files. Freedom from audio and video formats with DRMRemoval software. Convert iTunes files to WMA and MP3. DrmRemoval converts protected M4P and AAC. Save your Napster music to your laptop or mobile phone. Copy audio and video to iPod...
- Software downloads 2009-11-10
- AllMusicConverter 3.9.3 (Windows)
- AllMusicConverter can convert various music files that can be played on your PC. Output formats for audio are non-protected MP3, AAC, or WAV. AllMusicConverter is very fast, easy to install and use with a very handy and clear user interface.
- Software downloads 2009-11-10
- Wondershare Music Converter 1.2 (Windows)
- Wondershare DRM Music Converter, which focuses on DRM protected music, can remove DRM from protected music as WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, etc; furthermore, it also performs as a powerful DRM music converter which can convert DRM music into unprotected WMA, WAV, M4A, MKA, AAC, AC3, OGG, APE, and can also...
- Software downloads 2009-11-04
- MAC M4P Converter for iTunes 6.0.0 (Mac)
- MAC M4P Converter is an audio and music files M4P to MP3 converter. It converts any DRM protected iTunes music files (such as M4P, M4A, M4B) and unprotected music (such as MP3, WAV, AAC, OGG, AA, aif) to plain MP3, WAV or AAC formats. Then you can share these converted...
- Software downloads 2009-11-02
- djay 3.0.1 (Mac)
- djay is a groundbreaking music player and DJ software. Created exclusively for the Mac, djay perfectly integrates with your iTunes library and lets you start mixing your music right away. Unprecedented ease-of-use combined with powerful and innovative mixing capabilities make it the perfect tool for beginners and seasoned pros alike....
- Software downloads 2009-10-23
- Macsome AudioBook Converter 1.2.0 (Mac)
- Macsome Audiobook Converter for Mac is a powerful converter to convert any audio books which could be played on iTunes. The conversion is 5X speed fast, and output could be CD quality. It is also a .aa converter, audio book to MP3 converter. It converts any Audio Book from iTunes...
- Software downloads 2009-09-25
- DRM Converter 3.8.7 (Windows)
- DRM Converter is an extremely fast and easy solution to convert non-protected and DRM protected audio and video (Pro+Video Rip version) files. It supports all existing input formats. Output formats for audio are non-protected MP3, M4A AAC or WAV. Professional version also contains CD Ripper to save tracks from audio...
- Software downloads 2009-08-18
- Macsome AudioBook Converter 1.0.8 (Mac)
- Macsome Audiobook Converter for Mac is a powerful converter to convert any audio books which could be played on iTunes. The conversion is 5X speed fast, and output could be CD quality. It is also a .aa converter, audio book to MP3 converter. It converts any Audio Book from iTunes...
- Software downloads 2009-08-02
- Macsome iTunes Converter 1.0.9 (Mac)
- Macsome iTunes Converter can easily convert DRM protected music and various audio files to unprotected MP3, AAC formats playable on any iPod, iPod Touch, iPhone, Zune, PSP, Creative Zen and other MP3 players at high speed and CD quality. It is a powerful, yet simple audio conversion tool to bypass...
- Software downloads 2009-08-02
- Clone2Go Audio Converter Free 1.85 (Windows)
- Clone2go Free Audio Converter is a powerful tool in audio extraction and conversion. With this tool, you can easily extract the unprotected sound tracks from video clips such as AVI, WMV and MPEG and convert the audio to different formats as you like such as WAV, WMA, OGG, MP3 and...
- Software downloads 2009-07-15
- DRM Converter 3.3.5 (Mac)
- DRM Converter 3 easily converts iTunes M4P to MP3 or AAC on MAC OS X. Batch convert iTunes DRM protected music files to unprotected MP3, AAC, Apple Lossles, AIFF, or WAV files ready for use on any computers or mobile music devices such as iPod, iPhone, PSP, Zune, MP3 player,...
- Software downloads 2009-06-16
- Zune's purchase history (Hands on with 6 online music services)
- Zune's purchase history (Hands on with 6 online music services)about the zune marketplaceArent's the Zune downloads only compatible with Zune players and also DRM'ed? It would only make sense to download from there (for a non-Zune owning person like me) if it was non DRM and could play anywhere. Please...
- Discussion threads 2009-04-24
- Alesis ProTrack
- Photo gallery:Alesis ProTrackWe've seen plenty of iPod-recording accessories come along over the years, but only a handful of them are capable of making high-quality, stereo recordings. If your recording needs go beyond basic voice memos, and you prefer the convenience of using an iPod over a standalone recorder, the Alesis...
- Product reviews 2009-04-06
- Numark NS7
- Photo gallery:Numark NS7More and more DJs are trading in their turntables for laptops, lured by the advantages of digital audio (hard-drive music libraries, searchable music catalogs) and the appeal carrying less equipment around. The digital transition can be bittersweet, though, as DJs come to miss the feeling of scratching, cueing,...
- Product reviews 2009-04-03
- How to kick iTunes' lock-in media formats squarely in the fruit
- ZDNet Editor-In-Chief Larry Dignan came to the frustrating realization today that his iTunes media collection was rendered unusable on his new media device, a SanDisk Sansa Clip. When he tried to copy his files over, he quickly found out many of them were useless and wouldn't play. ...
- Blog posts 2009-03-16
- Vestax VCI-300
- Photo gallery:Vestax VCI-300The Vestax VCI-300 is a hardware and software bundle that transforms your laptop into a professional, portable DJ rig. With a list price of $1,300 (around $900 street), the Vestax VCI-300 isn't cheap, but its uniquely integrated system offers stability and control that's hard to find. HardwareThe...
- Product reviews 2009-02-13
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