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Monthly Archives: April 2004

Remove AAC encryption from iTunes files

05-Apr-04

The Playfair project claims to “decode Apple iTunes Music Store protected AAC files into unprotected AAC files so that they can be played outside of iTunes.” Has anyone tried it yet?

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The irony of Jacknife Lee and U2

02-Apr-04

I don’t want to spoil the article, but let’s just say there’s something ironic about Jacknife Lee producing U2.

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Club mixing tutorials

01-Apr-04

A few DJ tutorials are posted over at DJ U. Of particular note is the Club Mixing 201 article which covers flanging, the stutter, chase/echo, juggling, and a few other scratching and mixing techniques.

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Police and RIAA raid residential neighborhood counterfeit operation

01-Apr-04

And the world was a safer place. You can rest easy knowing that the artists will now get their fair share.

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Circuit bending

01-Apr-04

Wired is running a cool little piece on circuit bending — “the art of modifying existing electronics, usually those found in children’s toys, to create new sounds and unique musical instruments.” Apparently there’s even a convention dedicated to the hobby!

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