Ever found yourself scratching your head, trying to figure out the difference between iTunes and Apple Music, especially when you're itching to get your tracks onto Moises? We'll walk you through it in the simplest way possible.
The Basics:
First off, let's make sure we're all on the same page about what iTunes and Apple Music actually are because, believe it or not, they're not the same thing.
iTunes is like a massive digital marketplace and a library for all your media. Think of it like a giant virtual store where you can buy songs, albums, movies, and even books. Once you buy something, it's yours to keep forever in your digital library. You can play your purchased stuff anytime you want, on any of your devices, as long as you have iTunes there.
Apple Music, on the other hand, is more like a cool club for music lovers. It's a subscription-based streaming service. This means that for a monthly fee, you get unlimited access to a vast ocean of songs, playlists, and exclusive content. However, it's more like renting; as long as you're a member, you can swim in that ocean, but once you stop paying, you go back to dry land without access to those tunes.
Uploading Files on Moises:
When you think about uploading your music from iTunes to Moises, remember that this would typically involve music files you own (like songs you’ve bought). iTunes is helpful because it lets you access these files directly from your computer or phone. You can simply find the file and then upload it straight to Moises.
With Apple Music, it gets a bit trickier. Since Apple Music is a streaming service, the music you listen to isn't stored on your device in a way that can be easily uploaded elsewhere. That's because the music is DRM-protected (Digital Rights Management), which means it's encrypted to prevent copying. So, grabbing a song from Apple Music and trying to upload it directly to Moises won't work because of these restrictions.
If you're an Apple Music user, don't be disheartened. You can still use Moises with tracks you own. This might be music you've created or tracks purchased from iTunes or other music stores. The key is to have (own) the music files available and not DRM-protected.
To wrap it all up, iTunes and Apple Music might seem similar at first glance, but they play very different tunes when it comes to uploading files on Moises. iTunes is your go-to for uploading purchased or owned tracks onto Moises, thanks to its file-friendly nature. Apple Music, though fantastic for streaming, doesn't play ball the same way because of DRM constraints.
And there you have it! We hope that clears up the iTunes versus Apple Music conundrum for any aspiring musicians and music lovers looking to use Moises. Keep making music and experimenting with your sound.