IFA International, Berlin, Germany, (August 29, 2003) — Gracenote®, the worldwide leader in information services for digital music and media, today announced that International IFA exhibitors, including Samsung, Philips and Yamaha will use Gracenote CDDB® in their music-playing devices. The Gracenote CDDB music recognition service enables listeners to see artist, album and track name listings, instead of the customary "disk and track number," as well as providing simple, intuitive ways for users to categorize and access their music. Recognized as the global industry standard, Gracenote CDDB is used by over 30 million users in over 195 countries each month in consumer electronics devices, software media players and digital music encoders.
Several devices being shown at IFA highlight the versatility of Gracenote's technology: Samsung is using Gracenote to identify CDs and label digital music files in a PC-based software application that ships with all Samsung YEPP portable mp3 players; Philips' Wi-Fi Streamium MC i-250 provides wireless access to thousands of Internet music channels and recognizes CDs using an online version of Gracenote's database; and Yamaha's MusicCAST enables users to wirelessly access music from any room in the house using an embedded version of CDDB.
"We challenge ourselves at Samsung to build devices that provide the greatest possible listening experience; Gracenote CDDB is critical to that goal," stated Kevin Kim, Manager of Digital Portable Devices, Samsung Global Marketing Team. "Gracenote is the only company that provides the breadth and accuracy of international music information that enables us to support the diversity of our global markets."
"Digital music information services are mission-critical for the European consumer electronics industry. With the growing demand for digital music, device manufacturers must now provide all-inclusive music information services that enable users to more easily find, organize and enjoy their music," stated Craig Palmer, president and CEO for Gracenote.
In addition to the millions of devices and applications that access CDDB via the Internet, the service is increasingly available in off-line devices, making music information accessible wherever music is played.
Gracenote CDDB® is the foundation for Gracenote Music Management System, including Gracenote MusicIDSM, Gracenote CleanSM, Gracenote PlaylistSM, Gracenote LinkSM and Gracenote EncodeSM; developed to provide a complete music listening experience in all music devices.
About Gracenote
Gracenote® is the worldwide leader in information services for digital music and media. Based in Emeryville, California, Gracenote provides integrated software and services for consumer electronics manufacturers and software developers.
Gracenote's information services are used by leading media players including AOL's Winamp, Apple's iTunes and RealNetworks RealOne Player; as well as leading consumer electronics manufacturers including Alpine, Clarion, D&M Holdings, Digion, Fujitsu Ten, JVC, Kenwood, Matsushita, Panasonic, Onkyo, Pioneer, Sanyo, Sharp, Sony, TDK and Yamaha. For more information about Gracenote, please go to www.gracenote.com/corporate/
