Previews & File Formats

We had a question about the Previews you listen to at GovAccessMusic.com - and one about the file format we are using for the tracks you purchase.

Previews

Some library sites you visit give you a standard 30 second preview and others let you hear the entire track. We decided there were disadvantages to both approaches - 30 seconds won'tlet you hear the various sections of the track, but our clients probably don't have time to listen to all 3 or 4 or 5 minutes of the full track.

So our previews are an edited version of the full track - each contains snippets from the major sections of the track, so you get a full representation of the track. Previews are created from the full track, and generally run between 1 and 2 minutes long.

File Format

We are using high bitrate mp3s for the downloads - generally 256kbit - 320kbit. As musicians, we are aware that mp3 (no matter how high the bitrate) are sonically lower quality than CDs - but we have found them good enough for these purposes.

If you are interested in CD quality, please accept our compliments for being concerned about your audio......and keep an eye out for the CDs we'll be offering in the near future!