MusicDNA (file format)

MusicDNA is a music file format developed by some of the key figures involved in the development of the MP3 format.

## Design

The format is backwards-compatible with existing MP3 players, and offers the same sound quality.[1] MusicDNA files can contain metadata, such as lyrics, artwork, blog posts and user-created content, which can be updated continually via the internet. MusicDNA is intended to be a competitor to Apple's iTunes LP, which also offers user-added content.

MusicDNA was created by Norwegian developer Dagfinn Bach, Chief Executive Officer of Bach Technology.[2] German developer Karlheinz Brandenburg, credited with the invention of the .mp3 file, is one of the investors in this project.

As of January 2010[update], no major record labels have adopted the new format, although a number of independent labels have shown an interest. MusicDNA files are likely to be more expensive than current music downloads.[3]

## References

1. ↑ "New music file aims to sink piracy using blogs and Twitter". The Register. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/01/25/music_dna_launch/. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
2. ↑ "Pioneers of MP3 unveil new chapter in digital music". Daily News Egypt. Egypt: Al Bawaba (Middle East) Ltd. 27 January 2010. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-217569749.html. Retrieved 8 January 2014. (Partial story rendition from HighBeam.com archive.)
3. ↑ Youngs, Ian (2010-01-25). "MP3 pioneers launch 'deluxe' file". BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8478310.stm. Retrieved 2010-01-25.

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