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	<title>CD DVD Duplication Replication Advice and Tips Blog by DiscMasters</title>
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	<description>cd dvd production advice</description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Getting Modern Radio Airplay - A Must Read</title>
		<link>http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/indie-music-industry/getting-radio-airplay/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category>Indie Music Industry</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The relationship between artist and radio has changed considerably through the years. From early promotional juggernaut through payola and corporate consolidation, get the lowdown on the modern radio business in this must-read article by Hugh Hession.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The relationship between artist and radio has changed considerably through the years. From early promotional juggernaut through payola and corporate consolidation, get the lowdown on the modern radio business in this must-read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.makingitinmusic.net/2010/01/how-do-i-get-my-songs-on-the-radio/">article by Hugh Hession</a>.
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		<title>500 Full Color Discs in Full Color Sleeves With Barcode - $495</title>
		<link>http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/cd-production/500-full-color-discs-in-full-color-sleeves-with-barcode-495/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:58:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<category>CD Production</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve extended our popular 500 piece cd duplication special. 
Get 500 CDs with Deluxe Full Color Disc Imprint in Deluxe Full Color CD Propack Jackets for just $495! And yes, that includes a free UPC barcode! 
Learn more and get started.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img id="image37" src="http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/500-piece-cd-duplication-special.jpg" align="left" alt="500 Full Color CDs in Sleeves $495" />We&#8217;ve extended our popular <strong><a href="http://www.discmasters.com/special-500-cds-in-sleeves.html">500 piece cd duplication special</a></strong>. </p>
<p>Get 500 CDs with Deluxe Full Color Disc Imprint in Deluxe Full Color CD Propack Jackets for just $495! And yes, that includes a free UPC barcode! </p>
<p>Learn more and <a href="http://www.discmasters.com/special-500-cds-in-sleeves.html">get started</a>.
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		<title>Rock CD cover design- Electric guitar cover art</title>
		<link>http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/cd-design/rock-cd-design-chusss/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nando</dc:creator>
		
		<category>CD Design</category>

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This is the completed cd package design for a recent client- he was very happy with the design. I discussed the project with the client beforehand to make sure we were on the same page in terms of what kind of design he wanted, we also discussed his artistic goals for the cd design (how [...]]]></description>
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<p>This is the completed cd package design for a recent client- he was very happy with the design. I discussed the project with the client beforehand to make sure we were on the same page in terms of what kind of design he wanted, we also discussed his artistic goals for the cd design (how did he want to present himself to his fans). After our discussions I had a good grasp on the art direction and I had developed some ideas for the cover art. This client was particular about having an electric guitar on the cover design. He also wanted a design element on the cover the conveyed two worlds or two sides of a spectrum, because he had a collection of songs that were positive and jovial and he also had songs that were somber and pessimistic. <a id="more-32"></a>I started off by designing the cd cover, once he approved the cover design- I continued the project by designing the rest of panels (8 panel insert, traycard, and disc). Together we came up with a design the client was very happy with and we were proud of.</p>
<div style="text-align: center"><img id="image33" alt="rock-cd-traycard-design-chusss.jpg" src="http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/rock-cd-traycard-design-chusss.jpg" /></div>
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		<title>Customer Response To Our CD Production Services</title>
		<link>http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/testimonials/cd-production-testimonial/</link>
		<comments>http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/testimonials/cd-production-testimonial/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<category>Testimonials</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hello DiscMasters,
First of all, the cd&#8217;s are freaking amazing! Thank you for all your help and professionalism. We hope to do business with you again in the near future.
Once again thank you, thank you, gracias, from everyone.
With love, InfanTree
 Check out InfanTree

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>Hello DiscMasters,<br />
First of all, the cd&#8217;s are freaking amazing! Thank you for all your help and professionalism. We hope to do business with you again in the near future.<br />
Once again thank you, thank you, gracias, from everyone.<br />
With love, InfanTree</p></blockquote>
<p><img align="middle" alt="InfanTree cd production cover art" id="image30" title="InfanTree cd production cover art" src="http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/infantree-cd-production-cover-art.thumbnail.jpg" /> Check out <a target="_blank" href="http://www.myspace.com/infantreemusic">InfanTree</a>
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		<title>CD Duplication and Internet Talk Radio - THANK YOU!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/testimonials/cd-duplication-and-internet-talk-radio-thank-you/</link>
		<comments>http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/testimonials/cd-duplication-and-internet-talk-radio-thank-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 05:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
		
		<category>Testimonials</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A message from one of our many satisfied customers:
CD Duplication made easy is an understatement.  I am the host of the internet talk radio program, the Career Czar®.  When we wanted to produce a CD for our listeners of condensed wisdom of some of our greatest guests, we chose Discmasters.
The team at Discmasters [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A message from one of our many satisfied customers:</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.discmasters.com/cd-duplication.html">CD Duplication</a> made easy is an understatement.  I am the host of the internet talk radio program, the Career Czar®.  When we wanted to produce a CD for our listeners of condensed wisdom of some of our greatest guests, we chose Discmasters.</p>
<p>The team at Discmasters were thoroughly professional with an emphasis on customer service. Their communications were always timely and addressed the issues.  I was also impressed with their flexibility and willingness to meet the needs of the customer as they changed.</p>
<p>If you need CD Production, Discmasters is the place to go!<br />
Paul Bruno<br />
The Career Czar®</p></blockquote>
<p>Thank you Paul!
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		<title>CD/DVD Replication Equipment: Rewritable Optical Disc Manufacturing System</title>
		<link>http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/cd-production/rewritable-optical-disc-manufacturing-system/</link>
		<comments>http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/cd-production/rewritable-optical-disc-manufacturing-system/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:20:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category>CD Production</category>

		<category>DVD Production</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Beyond CD / DVD duplication and replication services, DiscMasters provides disc manufacturing and packaging equipment sales. The following units have been recently added to our equipment page:
2002 Singulus Automatic ReWritable Optical Disc Manufacturing System (for all RW formats)

An entire optical disc manufacturing system like this rarely becomes available. Click the image above to see full [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Beyond CD / DVD duplication and replication services, DiscMasters provides disc manufacturing and packaging equipment sales. The following units have been recently added to our equipment page:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.discmasters.com/equip/Automatic-ReWritable-Optical-Disc-Manufacturing-System.html">2002 Singulus Automatic ReWritable Optical Disc Manufacturing System (for all RW formats)<br />
<img alt="Singulus Optical Disc Manufacturing System" id="image24" src="http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/singulus-01.jpg" /></a><br />
An entire optical disc manufacturing system like this rarely becomes available. Click the image above to see full specifications and more photos. For all inquires please call 888-430-3472.</p>
<p>ALSO AVAILABLE<br />
<a href="http://www.discmasters.com/equip/Rochman/Rochman-shrink-wrapper-type-SLAU-50-50.html">Rochman shrink wrapper type SLAU 50/50</a><br />
<a href="http://www.discmasters.com/equip/Rochman/Rochman-shrink-wrapper-type-SLAU-50-50.html"><img alt="Rochman shrink wrapper type SLAU 50/50" id="image26" src="http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/b0477c.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>For all disc manufacturing equipment inquiries please call 888-430-3472.
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		<title>Incredible Hulk Flexes it’s Blu-ray Muscle</title>
		<link>http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/blu-ray/incredible-hulk-blu-ray-extras/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category>Blu-Ray</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The upcoming Blu-Ray release of &#8220;The Incredible Hulk&#8221; will come jam-packed with additional footage - a total 70 minutes worth! The additional storage that Blu-Ray discs provide is a big plus for director Louis Leterrier:
So on the Blue-ray I’m trying to put as much of the stuff… I want to put everything we shot, you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" alt="Blu-ray Incredible Hulk" id="image23" src="http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/incredible-hulk-blu-ray.jpg" />The upcoming Blu-Ray release of &#8220;The Incredible Hulk&#8221; will come jam-packed with additional footage - a total 70 minutes worth! The additional storage that Blu-Ray discs provide is a big plus for director Louis Leterrier:</p>
<blockquote><p>So on the Blue-ray I’m trying to put as much of the stuff… I want to put everything we shot, you know?  I’m not the kind of guy that likes to keep the stuff for myself.  I’m like, okay you student filmmakers, here’s what I did right and here’s what I did wrong and in some of the stuff, in the 70 minutes, there’s some great stuff and there’s some really horrible stuff, but you’ll see it all, you know?</p></blockquote>
<p>There will be over 3 hours of behind the scenes footage. The film itself weighs in at 107 minutes. And keep your eye out for a Caption America Easter Egg somewhere in the movie.</p>
<p>source: <a target="_blank" title="Incredible Hulk Blu-ray" href="http://www.collider.com/entertainment/interviews/article.asp/aid/8173/tcid/1">Collider.com</a>
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		<title>Best Buy Talks Up Print CD Sleeves</title>
		<link>http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/cd-production/cd-sleeve-packaging-retail/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
		
		<category>CD Production</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Best Buy VP Gary Arnold weighs in on ProPack CD sleeve packaging and music consumer trends in retail.
Big box retailers–Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Circuit City, Target, etc.–now have 65% of the market for printed music CDs, and downloads. Record stores, like bookstores, are a threatened species.
Downloads and iPod enthusiam notwithstanding, CDs still account for 85% of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Best Buy VP Gary Arnold weighs in on <a title="CD sleeve packaging - duplication and replication" href="http://www.discmasters.com/cd-duplication-ProPack-sleeves.html">ProPack CD sleeve packaging</a> and music consumer trends in retail.</p>
<blockquote><p>Big box retailers–Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Circuit City, Target, etc.–now have 65% of the market for printed music CDs, and downloads. Record stores, like bookstores, are a threatened species.</p>
<p>Downloads and iPod enthusiam notwithstanding, CDs still account for 85% of music sales. But CD sales have dropped 20%, challenging for printers of related packaging and liner notes. Industry leaders include Cinram, which took over the former Sony media production business; and MeadWestvaco’s AGIMedia.</p>
<p>Big retailers can no longer sell CDs at list prices of $15.99 and up, notes a report in the Wall St. Journal. Best Buy VP Gary Arnold tells the paper today that consumers think of CDs as $10 commodities. Recording studios should release no-frills packages for CDs following a “paperback book model” and more elaborate packages for die-hard fans.*</p></blockquote>
<p><em>*article <a target="_blank" title="Graphic Arts Online original article" href="http://www.graphicartsonline.com/blog/1830000383/post/1790010979.html">source</a> by Bill Esler</em>
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		<title>We’re behind you Luke!</title>
		<link>http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/indie-music-industry/luke-menard-american-idol/</link>
		<comments>http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/indie-music-industry/luke-menard-american-idol/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
		<category>Indie Music Industry</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[American Idol was on in the background last night when I heard a name and voice that sounded familiar. It took a moment but then it hit me - it was Luke Menard from Chapter 6, a band we&#8217;ve worked with for many years.
I think it was back in 2001 when Luke first contacted us [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" id="image18" alt="Luke Menard" src="http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/luke-menard1.jpg" />American Idol was on in the background last night when I heard a name and voice that sounded familiar. It took a moment but then it hit me - it was Luke Menard from Chapter 6, a band we&#8217;ve worked with for many years.</p>
<p>I think it was back in 2001 when Luke first contacted us with a <a title="DiscMasters CD Replication" href="http://www.discmasters.com/cd-duplication.html">CD replication project</a> for his a capella group Chapter 6. Not too long after, Luke called us again with a Christmas CD release, and then a re-order of the first project. Later there was a live DVD. Then more re-orders. This was all before Chapter 6&#8217;s biggest release, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7031204">Swing Shift</a> - a true vocal tour de force.</p>
<p>I can tell you from personal experience that Luke is not only a very talented vocalist, but a stand-up guy as well. The authenticity he showed in front of the American Idol judges is a true representation of the man himself. We wish him all the best as the field narrows further. Luke certainly has our vote for the next American Idol.</p>
<p>Now back to my Folgers and Krispy Kreme (inside joke). Go Luke Go!</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season7/luke_menard/">Luke&#8217;s Page at AmericanIdol.com</a> | photo credit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.americanidol.com">American Idol</a>
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		<title>DVD-HD RIP</title>
		<link>http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/blu-ray/blue-ray-wins-optical-disc-format-war/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category>Blu-Ray</category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Next week it will be made official by Toshiba. An unnamed source inside the company states:
&#8220;We have entered the final stage of planning to make our exit from the next generation DVD business,&#8221; said the source, who asked not to be identified. He added that an official announcement could come as early as next week.
This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" id="image15" alt="HD-DVD gravestone" src="http://www.discmasters.com/duplication-blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/dvd-hd-rip.gif" />Next week it will be made official by Toshiba. An unnamed source inside the company states:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;We have entered the final stage of planning to make our exit from the next generation DVD business,&#8221; said the source, who asked not to be identified. He added that an official announcement could come as early as next week.</p></blockquote>
<p>This all follows on the heels of Netflix, Best Buy, and Wal-Mart putting their retail muscle exclusively behind the blu-ray format. A substantial price cut of Toshiba&#8217;s HD DVD players was too little too late. Scrapping production of their players and leaving the industry will cost the company hundreds of millions of dollars.</p>
<p>source: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSL1643184420080216">Reuters</a>
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