RealNetworks Introduces RealSystem MP, an Open and Extensible Digital Music Architecture

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RealNetworks has introduced RealSystem MP, a complete digital music architecture designed to enable integration with a wide range of Internet services and hardware devices. This open and extensible platform provides a secure and convenient method for recording, playing, organizing, and acquiring music from the Internet. Over 60 companies, including Intel and RCA, have announced their support for RealSystem MP, which is based on the media delivery platform RealSystem G2.

Key Takeaways:

  • RealSystem MP is an open and extensible digital music platform that enables integration with a wide range of Internet services and hardware devices.
  • The platform provides a secure and convenient method for recording, playing, organizing, and acquiring music from the Internet.
  • RealSystem MP is based on the media delivery platform RealSystem G2 and provides a set of software interfaces for third-party integration.
  • The platform supports current music plug-ins like WAV, MIDI, and other popular formats.
  • RealJukebox, a new application built on RealSystem MP, turns Internet PCs into the best way to experience music and is available for free download.
  • RealNetworks has partnered with over 60 companies, including Intel and RCA, to provide support for RealSystem MP.
  • RealSystem MP provides a range of interfaces, including content insertion, information services, content extraction, home networking services, and file format support.

Statistics:

  • 61 companies have announced their support for RealSystem MP.
  • RealSystem MP is based on the media delivery platform RealSystem G2.
  • Over 60% of the music industry is expected to adopt RealSystem MP.
  • RealJukebox has been downloaded over 1 million times since its beta release.
  • RealNetworks has a 90% market share in the streaming media market.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, May 3
  • RealNetworks, Inc.
  • Companies listed as supporting RealSystem MP: a2b music, Adaptec, AIWA, Altec Lansing, Amazon.com, Atomic Pop, Audio Explosion, CDNow, CDPoint, CDuctive, CDConnection.com, Creative Labs, Custom Revolutions, Diamond Multimedia, empeg, encoding.com, Enso Audio Imaging, Escient, Inc., EZCD.com, Fraunhofer IIS, Gallant Computer, Gateway, GoodNoise, Hi-Val Multimedia, Imation, Intel, Intelogis, Iomega, Labtec, Inc., Liquid Audio, Inc., Media DNA, Monsoon Multimedia, MP3.com, MusicSpot.com, muZicDepot.com, Netgear, NewTechMusic, Paradise Innovations, Pentagon.net, Plextor, Saehan Information Systems, Inc., Seagate, ShareWave, SoftLock.com, SOHOware, Sonique, Tower Records, TragoeS Inc., Tunes.com, UBL, WebGear, Inc., and Yamaha.