https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 23:41:02 +0000 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:49:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9016 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum//images/Top-40-Music-on-CD-Forum-Logo.png https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/ https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50823&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50823 Author: EdisonLite
Subject: 9016
Posted: 19 December 2018 at 10:49pm

I'm glad Jim will be at Promo Only. I hope he brings some aspects that TM/HitDiscs had, that's not at Promo Only... though sadly, it looks like there's no future for the equivalent of HitDisc's UK discs which are GREAT.]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:49:35 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50823&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50823 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50819&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50819 Author: eriejwg
Subject: 9016
Posted: 19 December 2018 at 6:48pm

Had a great conversation with Jim Weisz and signed with
Promo Only today after nearly 14 years with TM. 11 years
with Top Hits USA before that. I signed up for the Pool
Audio Silver which is as close to TM as it gets right now.
Jim expects improvements in the months to come.]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:48:22 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50819&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50819 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50814&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50814 Author: prisdeej
Subject: 9016
Posted: 19 December 2018 at 4:44pm

from www.primecutsmusic.com

For those customers who would like to continue with a similar service, we’d
like to introduce you to “Promo Only”, an excellent option to meet your content
needs going forward. Former TM Studios Prime Cuts customer manager, Jim Weisz,
will be joining the Promo Only sales team and can help you transition. To hear
more, call 407-331-3600 or email promo@promoonly.com or
jim.weisz@promoonly.com.]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2018 16:44:41 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50814&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50814 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50793&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50793 Author: aaronk
Subject: 9016
Posted: 14 December 2018 at 5:22pm

Gordon, you will not be able to get an account with New Music Server
unless you work in radio and are a PD or MD. ]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:22:15 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50793&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50793 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50792&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50792 Author: EdisonLite
Subject: 9016
Posted: 14 December 2018 at 4:36pm

I just re-read the page. Maybe they were talking about specific music coming in 2019 :)

Between New Music Server and Top Hits USA, is anyone familiar with both and have a preference?

I'd love a site that has UK releases, but it doesn't sound like any of these do. And though Hits Now Music looks like it was going to be an exact replacement for HitDiscs (including UK as one of the options on their website "holder"), I now understand that the site (and service) won't be happening at all. That's really unfortunate.]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:36:51 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50792&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50792 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50791&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50791 Author: EdisonLite
Subject: 9016
Posted: 14 December 2018 at 4:33pm

Hykker wrote: Well, there's New Music Server which has been around for the last 15 years or so. I don't think there's any fee, though you do need to prove you're with a radio station. I don't know if they allow mobile DJs to have an account or not. Most every genre is represented, and most give you the option of a 320k mp3 or .wav download.

I clicked on your New Music Server link and it says it's "Coming 2019" but you say it's been around 15 years. Do you know what's going on?]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:33:21 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50791&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50791 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50789&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50789 Author: crapfromthepast
Subject: 9016
Posted: 14 December 2018 at 3:14pm

I've been using Top Hits USA's service since 1996. Website is at www.tophitsusa.com

Pros: Excellent track selection (I get AC + CHR + Country on the weekly discs, plus 6 CHR "recurrents" discs per year), very good customer service.

Cons: They still add an inaudible cue tone in one channel at the very end of the song. Older automation systems used the cue tone to trigger the next song. Sound quality has been very good since about 1998 or 1999, when they switched from an analog internal system (presumably to add the cue tone) to a digital system. Pre-1998 or 1999 discs had questionable sound, including occasional early fades, or weird level boosts at the beginning of the song.

They also allow for downloading of m4a files, there's an additional video service, and there's a searchable/downloadable music library, so you can find stuff.

Overall, I've been pleased. I honestly don't know how much longer they'll offer the CD service, though. I'm surprised that it's lasted this long.]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:14:19 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50789&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50789 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50788&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50788 Author: eriejwg
Subject: 9016
Posted: 14 December 2018 at 2:29pm

aaronk wrote: I called and talked to Jim this afternoon, as I hadn't talked to him since this past weekend. Sure enough, they have scrapped plans to launch Hits Now as of a couple days ago.

Well, that's certainly disappointing news. TM's service
for DJ's was unmatched. Top 40, A/C, Rock, Alternative,
Country, Christian, Smooth Jazz, Latin and UK.

Aaron, message me as to what you subscribe to or if there
is a legal pool that offers all these choices.]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:29:14 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50788&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50788 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50787&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50787 Author: aaronk
Subject: 9016
Posted: 14 December 2018 at 2:01pm

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Edited by aaronk]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:01:41 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50787&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50787 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50786&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50786 Author: aaronk
Subject: 9016
Posted: 14 December 2018 at 9:16am

EdisonLite wrote: Though you mention Jim is likely moving there, I've actually heard that he's considering moving to another company. So if this was his baby, Hits Now may not happen at all.

Jim is a very good friend of mine, and I talk to him typically once a week, sometimes more often. I've not heard him say that he's considering moving to another company, so if that's true, it's news to me. As far as I know, he's working on the launch of Hits Now.]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2018 09:16:22 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9016&PID=50786&title=tm-century-hitdiscs-the-end-of#50786