USB Memory challenges CD

Aussie based D:Net has launched a pilot of its 'DDA' format. This is a combination of USB memory with CD ROM features, such as additional content and web interactivity - all wrapped up in a tactile package. Nice packaging, but shame about the MP3-only format (why not at least FLAC as well?). Enhanced CDs have given the same functionality for years, but have never really caught on because the added value is not perceived (therefore leaving the record producer with just added costs).



DDA music format combines the physical and digital - MP3 Players

Australian company D:Net Media launched the format on December 1 with a focus on the extra content found on each DDA stick. Such features include promotional videos, song remixes, interviews, press releases, biographies, photos and lyrics. There are also online features such as artist forums, live news updates and a Facebook application. New artist content is automatically downloaded each time the USB stick is plugged in.

Check out our low cost CDZine alternative to D:Net here