If I want to download music without DRM, is their a better way then downloading from Youtube (with something like Seal) ?
Do they have better quality then Youtube or any other advantages?
Which bot/chat should I use then?
I have no real Telegram experience
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Please do not ask for sources for “illegal” downloads on this forum.
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How to legally get music downloads:
- Get directly from artists - from their websites, bandcamp, etc
- Buy music on online marketplaces like Qobuz, 7digital, etc
- Rip CDs (legality varies by jurisdiction)
Recently someone made Unstream for finding some of these official sources for given artists.
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Do you have any suggestions for getting Qobuz working? It doesn’t like my VPN from almost any location I try, and they won’t accept a simplelogin email, I’m starting to wonder if they’ll even take a privacy card or not with how strongly they’re resisting user anonymization
Or: Download and then support the artists you like most by buying merchandise and attending their concerts.
Qobuz. You’re able to get a monthly subscription or opt for a longer period, plus you can snag albums to keep forever.
I really like the idea of Qobuz and 7digital, but streaming has made me borderline unwilling to pay 15 bucks for a watermarked album
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There are essentially only two services that allow you to bypass the OS mixer. Utilizing either ASIO or WASAPI is mandatory to achieve a bit-perfect signal to the DAC. Qobuz and Tidal.
As far as I remember some (not all) songs purchased through iTunes are DRM free if you’re ok with spending money.
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Big doubt as of how easy it will be to export out from iTunes (if ever).
It’s very easy export music by itunes. It’s sufficient click on show in finder and you has the m4a files that you can reproduce with any device.
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Oh wow indeed, after some research it looks quite trivial indeed!
Meanwhile, the songs need to be DRM-free to be exported that way. In which case, I am not sure why someone would use iTunes rather than Bandcamp/etc.
Because they make it cheaper? Then, are you even supporting the artist through iTunes?
Otherwise if it’s the same price or lower, rather get the music file directly from the artist (via Bandcamp or their own thing).
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Can you give an example of drm locked music on itunes because i always lived under impression that music on itunes store was all drm free
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I remember years ago (like early 2010s) I discovered that when I searched for an album on iTunes and then left that page without buying it, the next time I searched for it (even just a minute later) it would always mysteriously be a few dollars more expensive lol. Not very slick. No idea if they still do that but this conversation just reminded me of it.
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Bandcamp! The music you download from Bandcamp is owned by you and there’s no DRM. Bandcamp is also great to support the musicians you like, as the platform takes a very low fee from every purchase, most of your money goes directly to the artist.
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I do not use any app for my music needs and won’t be launching iTunes just for that purpose but as said above yourself, it’s as quick as picking up something popular and right clicking on it to see if there is a DRM.
Moreover, even if there is no DRM as of today, I won’t be spending mental capacity to accommodate for a potential change next week, hence why even giving in, in the first place? 
Off topic 🎮
It’s like buying a game from Steam vs GOG, one might disappear out of thin air on a morning because of politics, the other is yours truly. Maybe not physical but with no BS or need for extra software to allow you to rent your experience.
It of course depends on the amount of content you consume and it’s availability on each platform but I think that consuming less and focusing on quality with a few good games is the way to go. Anyway, side-tracking the initial discussion away into politics haha, sorry.
TLDR: yes 
Consider giving to the people directly as often as possible, it’s nice to not lock ourselves into platforms if there is no need/benefit for it. It will only lead to abuse and enpoopification long term.
Also, we don’t always have the luxury of choice, here Bandcamp sounds like a great alternative to Big Tech so why not? Also the barrier to entry is quite low too!
PS1: Bandcamp’s website is also quite clean in terms of Web Tech, they don’t use plenty of nonsense tracking or alike. Get’s the job done with the bare minimum. 
PS2: I’d rather use a website and have a file out, rather than use an app with KYC from a store on a walled garden ecosystem and maybe get a file out if lucky that given day. No brainer to me!
Trade money for a service/good and walk away, like in the old days.
Dab music player seems pretty good as well.
So if I buy music from 
Bandcamp or
Qobuz, I can download DRM free files?
Both sides say that I can download the, but I want to make sure I can play the files with all players and on all devices without issues.
My goal is to get DRM free music, not cost free music.
I am opposed to DRM as it restricts my freedom.
I am not opposed to pay for music or any other digital work.
Free as in “Freedom”, not free as in “free beer”.
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Bandcamp yes as far as I know (you get the actual music file).
Fastest way to know, give a try to both quickly. 
You’ll see which one you like more and fits your needs.
I want to make sure I can play the files with all players and on all devices without issues
If your player is not from before WW2, I guess it will be able to read .mp3, .flac and all in between without any issues. 