Why Downloads? Enjoy the benefits of "instant access" with our audio download programs. Why wait for CDs to be shipped when you can listen right now and pay no shipping charges?
Our downloadable products use the highest quality, 32 Kb/sec encoding, for superb sound reproduction. The files are in MP3 (DRM-free) or WMA (DRM-protected) formats. MP3 files will work on any device. WMA files are compatible with Windows computers and work with most MP3 players. Downloadable audio allows you:
How does it work? Once you place your order, you will be taken directly to the download page where you can download the programs that you purchased. You will also receive a password which activates all of the products in your order and allows you to:
Play the program an unlimited number of times on your computer
Burn up to 2 audio CDs that you can play in your car, CD player, etc.
Burn backup data CDs
Transfer (synchronize)the program to up to 2 portable
media devices (mp3 player, etc). MP3 files will transfer to any device. WMA protected files can be transferred to devices compatible with protected Windows Media files (most mp3 players are Windows
Media compatible unless they are designed for subscription plans such as iPod or Zune).
Downloadable files are for your individual use only and you may not make illegal copies of or reproduce, distribute, publish, transmit, re-broadcast, or sell these files. Unauthorized use of these files constitutes copyright infringement.
MP3 files will play on any device or computer. WMA protected titles are not compatible with Macintosh computers unless they are first authenticated on a Windows computer and burned to audio CDs using Windows Medial Player.
The download process is fast and easy. Simply add the product or products that you want to purchase to your shopping cart. After you have completed your purchase, please follow these instructions:
Download - After you purchase the download product, you will be taken directly to a download page. Click on the download button to download your purchased program to your computer. (Your email receipt will also have the download link in case you need to download it again.) When the "File Download" screen appears, select "Save" and save the file to a place on your computer that you will remember. All of the media files are grouped together in one zip file for easy data transfer.
Extract - Next, you will need to extract all of the media files out of the zip file. You can extract (unzip) the files using Windows. To extract the files using WindowsVista, right-click on the zip file and select "extract all files." To extract the files using WindowsXP, right-click on the zip file, select "open with" then select "compressed (zip) files." Now, select "extract all files" in the blue menu area to the left. This will launch the Windows extraction wizard. Be sure you select a location that you can remember as the destination for the extracted (unzipped) files.
Activate - If your title is WMA (DRM-protected), next you will need to activate your audio files on your computer. Simply navigate to the folder that contains your extracted files, select an audio track and click "play" in the menu to the left. This activates your files. You may be prompted to enter your password (from your email receipt) for verification. Please enter the password exactly as it appears in your receipt. Or, you can copy and paste using ctrl C (copy) and ctrl V (paste). You only have to do this once; after that, the license is permanently stored on your computer.
Enjoy - You can now play the files on your computer, burn audio CDs, or sync the files to a compatible portable device. We recommend that you use Windows Media Player to enjoy your media files.
For detailed instructions and information, see our Download FAQ.
