Catch the wave-the digital audio revolution is here! Millions of users are embracing digital music, and with Digital Audio Essentials, you can, too.

From iPod to PC to Web, digital audio has become a part of our everyday lives. Whatever it is you want to accomplish, Digital Audio Essentials shows you how to do it and how it works-whether it's downloading music to your PC or portable player; ripping tunes to digital format or burning CDs; organizing, finding, and creating music; preserving your LPs and tapes; streaming music off the Web; or even creating your own web-based radio station.

This indispensable primer is for anyone who listens to or creates music. If you're new to digital audio, you'll learn how the technology works-and how to make it work for you. If you're an audio enthusiast, you can dig deeper and find out what's going on "under the hood." You'll find in-depth tutorials, reliable hardware and software recommendations, killer resources, and real-world advice you won't find anywhere else. A timely, entertaining guide and an enduring reference, Digital Audio Essentials is the handbook for making the most of your expanding digital music collection.

This book shows you how to:

• Download and share music without breaking the law
• Connect your PC or Mac to your home stereo system
• Record and "rip" music from any source to hard drive and CD
• Pick the right online music service
• Get portable-take music anywhere with an iPod, Rio, and other handheld players
• Burn CDs and DVDs right the first time
• Master MP3 and other audio formats
• Organize your music with jukebox programs and playlists
• Create your own Internet radio station
• Digitize your LPs and tapes
• Edit audio like a pro: remove pops, skips, static, silence, and more
• Learn how digital audio really works