Free new ringtones

How to download free nokia phone ringtone for free

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:47:00 +0000

Wouldn't be superb to have a new free ringtone to reflect the mood of each new day on your nokia phone, whenever you feel like it? It's free and very easy, but you have to learn how to download information from a computer to your nokia phone.

Also you can read how to make your own ringtone here

You can copy anything you want, such as music, ringtones, photos, or useful applications from your PC to your nokia. This technique is based on the use of a removable memory card, but there are other methods for transferring data, such as Bluetooth,USB cable or infrared. The advantage of the memory card technique is that it cannot be restricted by any software, connection or service provider, and the procedure is principally the same, regardless of the phone model.

So, to download free nokia phone ringtone for free you need:

- A smart phone nokia with removable memory card, or a camera nokia phone. - A computer with built-in memory card reader, or a memory card reader with a USB cable. - USB port in your computer for the memory card reader which is free.

You can download ringtones you have extracted from your CDs, or photos you have snapped with your digital camera, as long as they are stored on your computer's hard disk for free.

1.You must plug your memory card reader into the free USB port on your computer.
2.You have to remove the memory card from your nokia.
3.The new window on your computer screen will question you what you want to do with the new Disk Drive. Scroll down the window and choose Explorer. Select Explorer for listing the contents of your memory card to download free phone ringtone.
Using the Explorer application, locate the object on your computer that you want to copy onto your phone. If you haven't created and named your own folder and subfolder hierarchy and names, look for objects in folders that are labeled "My Documents", "My Music" or "My Pictures" "Download my new ringtones to nokia for free".
5.If you want to succeed when download things to your phone you have to do the following things - the nokia phone anticipates to find ringtones in one folder, wallpapers in another, and other things in their respective folders. Everything has its place and you have to know where to copy or download crank ringtones onto the phone's memory card.

If you don't know where to copy them, the phone won't recognize the new things at all.

Free new Ringtones - you have to copy your ringtones from the computer to the Sounds folder on the memory card. WAV and MIDI audio files are excellent choices for cool nokia ringtones, because they work on most phones. If your cell-phone can play MP3 ringtones, go ahead and try it. Before copying an MP3 song to the phone, it's a good idea to cut the song shorter so that it doesn't occupy unnecessary space in the phone memory - for example, Cdex software can do it for you or a program named MP3 Sound Cutter).
Select your new ringtone

6.Finally remove the memory card from the reader, put it back into your nokia phone and make the final preparation: change the wallpaper, choose the new ringtone as the default sound, or just download free nokia phone ringtone and you're done.

Need ringtone? Do it yourself!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:03:00 +0000

If you haven't come across any of the late night TV commercials, classified ads or countless Web sites offering mobile phone ringtones (the sound played when the little beasts ring), the chances are that your gadget-freak friend (or child) has.

Ringtone business is absolutely booming, although Australia has yet to reach the scale of say, Europe. ARC Group (a UK-based research company) estimates that ringtone royalties accounted for 10 per cent of the global music market in 2003.

That's all well and good, but the problem for us is that getting the latest ringtones can cost up to $5 each. Now, I'm open to expressing my individuality, music taste and style as much as the next person, but it's hard to justify such costs. More so when you consider that we can now legally download top-40 music from as little as 99c per song. That's the actual, full-length song, remember; not some tinny, bleepy approximation of it. With this in mind, here are some ways that your PC can help you add ringtones to your mobile phone, either for free or with inexpensive (and cost-saving) software.

Obviously, there's a vast amount of mobile phone makes and models out there and we can't cover them all in these two pages. Instead, this is a more generic overview that's for tasks you can either try now, or hopefully in the near future (see "The sound of things to come"). You'll also need to refer to your phone's manual (or Web site) for specific information on features and PC connectivity--be it via infrared, USB or serial cable, Bluetooth or even WI-FI.

Mobile phone brands often use proprietary ringtone formats. Your phone will at least support beepy monophonic tones or if it's a bit newer, offer richer polyphonic (multi-note) melodies.

Do it yourself

Many phones feature a built-in composer-type function. This allows you to make up your own ringtones or program a pop song-inspired monophonic ringtone by entering in keypress codes (values that your phone interprets as melody).

But how can your PC help with all this? Well, large listings of codes can be found on the Internet with a quick search of Google. Some Web sites also offer free polyphonic ringtones that get sent to you by Internet access on your phone, although these are not often available for us Aussies.

Another method to get ringtones is by downloading royalty-free (and tiny) MIDI music. Many popular songs have been put into MIDI's .mid format by enthusiasts. Most phones have PC software to convert .mid files into ringtones or even compose/score your own .mid files.

It's also possible to turn your favourite music (such as an MP3 of your own band or free music from sites like www.mp3.com.au) into ringtones too. It'll take a lot of tweaking to get results similar to other ringtones you'd pay for, but it's fun. And free.

Using Audacity

Open your MP3 file and select a 5-10sec portion (see FIGURE 1). Play around a bit, and maybe zoom in until you've got yourself a good loop. Also keep in mind that simple musical sections will give you better results than complex layers or vocal sections. Finish up by selecting File-Export Selection as WAV. (You'll find previous articles on using Audacity at www.pcworld.idg.com.au).

[FIGURE 1 OMITTED]

Using AmazingMIDI

To convert our .wav file into a MIDI file, click the folder next to Input File and choose the .wav file you just made before also defining your output file name/location. Now select Transcribe from the Transcribe menu. From the bottom left, select a basic MIDI instrument similar to the sound in your sample then click Start. You should now hear your newly MIDIfied WAV sample (see FIGURE 2). If you want to edit it further, you'll need to use a MIDI editing program such as Cubase SX, Cakewalk, FL Studio etc.

[FIGURE 2 OMITTED]

Now, connect your phone to your PC (check your manual for more information on how to do this). If you're using infrared and Windows XP, ensure that transfers are enabled within the Wireless Link section of Control Panel and that your phone has infrared enabled.

My phone is a Nokia, so I installed the free Nokia PC Suite (www.nokia. com) shown in FIGURE 3, but most companies have equivalent software. Specifically, I used the wizard in Nokia's Sound Converter program to convert my .mid file into a Nokia ringtone. You can even preview what it'll sound like matched to your phone's playback capabilities. With your phone connected to your PC, the program then gives you an option to send the file to your phone. Enable it and brag to your mates. Voila!

[FIGURE 3 OMITTED]

MOBILE DJ

Why just create ringtones within your phone when you can make music on the move? For instance, some Siemens mobiles include Steinberg Cubasis Mobile Synthesiser for composing melodies using variations of drum, bass, chord and melody tracks. Alternatively, some Sony Ericsson phones such as the new K700i include MusicDJ. Yes, you can create music and ringtones using samples downloaded from the company's site, but you can also send remixes back and forth with friends who own similarly-equipped phones. Imagine using Bluetooth or infrared to wirelessly send each other remixes while you're down the pub, without having to spend a single cent.

Sony Ericcson's MusicDJ: a great way to create and share your own ringtone compositions for free.

THE SOUND OF THINGS TO COME

Of course, some phones can also playback MP3s or record audio clips for use as ringtones. What we're going to see more of in Australia though, is pay-to-download True Tones (audio samples of Top 40 songs). These are booming offshore, but there's already software that enables even novice PC users to create their own True Tones. The cost-saving $US14.95 Xingtone (www.xingtone.com) or ToneThis (www.tonethis.com) both allow you to record a clip from your favourite MP3 or audio CD, trim and equalise it and have it sent to your phone via the Internet. Interestingly, Walt Disney's Hollywood Records partnered with Xingtone to promote pop artists like Hilary Duff, and some US labels even bundle a special version of Xingtone with albums. The catch? Neither service is available locally, but both Web sites have an international carrier beta test sign-up page.

DANNY ALLEN has been with PC World since 1999, and has both authored and contributed to several books during this time. A self-confessed insomniac, he produces electronic music into the wee hours, organises events and harbours a ruinous obsession with audio/visual gadgets.

Personalized ringtones for free

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:01:00 +0000

Phonezoo, the first service dedicated to helping consumers easily create, find, and share personalized ringtones for free, today announced the launch of Phonezoo.com. The company's technology combines user-generated content and the collective intelligence of the Phonezoo community to deliver a ringtone service poised to disrupt a $600MM market in the U.S. Phonezoo takes the cost and complexity out of the process, and makes selecting and creating multiple ringtones free and easy for anyone. To sign up for a personal, free ringtone account with Phonezoo

The market is already enormous - according to Mary Meeker, Morgan Stanley Internet analyst, "Currently personalized data services for mobile devices, from ringtones to screensavers, are a $20 billion global business." The massive mobile generation continually challenges the status quo, demanding more personalization and choices more often. With Phonezoo, mobile users can exercise a new level of personal freedom and customize their phones with an unlimited number of the most personally compelling ringtones.

Phonezoo is completely free to consumers. Until now, consumers had to pay an average of $2.50 per ringtone and options were limited to the audio segments prepackaged and sold by wireless carriers or the pay-per-ringtone services. Phonezoo doesn't charge for ringtones and you don't need to buy any conversion software. With Phonezoo you are using the existing music and audio files in your own library, or files that are publicly available on the Internet, so there are no charges and no copyright issues.

Ringtones are fun and personalized. Phonezoo makes creating and sharing ringtones fun. Consumers can compose unique ringtones from any segment of any song or audio file they own; and they can create completely new and different ringtones from any sound source.

Creating custom ringtones is easy. Phonezoo's simple process for creating personalized ringtones makes it quick and easy for users to create ringtones and get them to their phone.

Phonezoo makes finding and sharing great ringtones a breeze. Phonezoo's service gives users the ability to tap into the collective creative power of the Phonezoo community to find highly-rated, unique ringtones. Users can share their creations with friends, family and other Phonezoo community members.

"Phonezoo is giving consumers the power to personalize their mobile devices in more ways than ever before -- we are thrilled to be the first service to provide the mobile generation with a community to explore, share, and create free ringtones," said Ram Ramkumar, CEO of Phonezoo. "We understand consumers' passion for ringtones - the most popular form of mobile content - and look forward to expanding our services to give consumers the creative control they demand."

How it works

Phonezoo makes it easy for anyone to create custom ringtones - there are only a few simple steps. First, create a user name and password and register your phone number to verify the phone indeed belongs to you. Next, choose the "create ringtone" tab and select any audio or music file (MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC or WMA) from your computer to upload into Phonezoo. Select the segment of the song or audio file to make into a ringtone and send it to your phone. Last, assign the new ringtone as the default or assign it to anyone in your address book Co with Phonezoo it's that easy.

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