NML e-Card; Naxos at AMS 2009!

Hi Folks!

Below is an interactive e-card which you can share, and embed everywhere! The App is in the final stages of approval, and we'll be sure to let everyone know when it's ready to download from the App store!

NML iPhone e-Card! Share me!

- On the e-card page, there are embed links and different embed codes for every social media outlet available!

I've also added the latest question to the Q+A post below!

Q: Who can use the App?

A: All subscribers will be able to make use of the App; Institutions, Orchestras, and individual subscribers! Students at institutions will be able to listen to their personal playlists, as well as those created by the professors and account administrators.

If you require assistance with the "Student Playlist" functionality, please feel free to write! My e-mail address is below!

Also, if you or anyone from your institution, is attending the AMS conference in Philadelphia this weekend, be sure to stop by and say "Hi!" I'll have my iPhone on hand for you to play with!

Happy Listening,
Nick
615.482.5249
Nick@NaxosUSA.com

www.NaxosMusicLibrary.com

Q+A with the NML staff!

*** Updated***
The App is Now Live! Check Here for all the information!

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Today we posted for questions via our twitter feed, and through our subscriber network!

Here are some of the most asked!

Q: What will the App do?
A: The NML iPhone and iPod touch application will allow remote access to your personal and account playlists. Below are some screenshots of the NML Playlist window, and a direct comparison to the NML iPhone App window.

The playlist tabs in the NML, make up the initial iPhone App window. Folders follow suit, and third come the actual playlists. The progression from the log-in window on the App to listening to a selection, should feel completely natural!











Q: Who can use the App?

A: All subscribers will be able to make use of the App; Institutions, Orchestras, and individual subscribers! Students at institutions will be able to listen to their personal playlists, as well as those created by the professors and account administrators.

If you require assistance with the "Student Playlist" functionality, please feel free to write! My e-mail address is below!

Q: What does the App's button look like?

A: Look below! You can see my iPod's Screenshot! Looks good yea?




Q: Will buffering be a problem on the iPhone?
* From Dan in Portland

A: Buffering will not be a problem! The Naxos Music Library has recently completed a "behind the scenes" transition to enhance the overall streaming experience. Streaming on both the NML website and the iPhone App have been fully optimized and tested.

I've spent my time (Nick) using the iPod Touch through many wireless networks. Everywhere from our office, to my home internet, to (yes, quite the interesting location) the local Mall's food court. Happily, the NML worked everywhere, with no interruption in streaming.

Q: How much room will the app take up?
* From Kate in Georgia

A: I can only speak to the Beta App, as final file size may vary, but the NML Beta App clocks in at 540 KB. Remember, the final version will probably differ a little bit in file size.

Q: Do Playlists I create on the NML update in real time? How fast can I access newly created playlists?
* From Kim in Southern California

A: Updating playlists is simple!
1. Create a new playlist on the NML website.
* For help creating playlists, see our earlier post here

2. Click the "Home" button on your iPhone. (It's the button on the bottom which takes you to the navigation window"

3. Log back into the NML iPhone Application.

4. Voila! The playlist should now appear in your list!

Q: How much will the App Cost?
* From "Concerned" in Connecticut

A: Absolutely nothing! The app will be available through the App store. We'll post links on the NML and Naxos' websites, and most likely here on our blog that link direct to the App when it's ready to go!

Q: I know nothing about iPhones. Am I going to be expected to troubleshoot my students' devices?
* From Alex in Missouri

A: Not in the least. Since the playlist window is authenticated by a Username and Password tied to a specific playlist, and not by IP address, Referring URL, Proxy Servers, or any combination of the three, there will be NO troubleshooting necessary of the "nuts and bolts" by account administrators.

What you may want to do, as account administrators, is to host a training session on creating personal playlists. If you need help, or would like Naxos to be a Webinar presenter for your staff or students, simply say the word! We can host the entire presentation on our end!


That's it for today folks! Please feel free to re-post these questions and answers on your blog or web pages!

The NML team is also hosting special promotional pricing to commemorate the launch of the App. Give us a call or shoot an e-mail for all the details! You can also click on the link just below!

Click Here for Information on the iPhone App Promotion!


Happy Listening and Happy Halloween!
-Nick
615.465.3836
Nick@NaxosUSA.com

www.NaxosMusicLibrary.com

New Playlist Window!

It's that time of year!

Back to School, New Orchestra Season Preparations beginning...

We've made some great changes and enhancements to our Playlist window! In addition to the UI (User Interface- Here's my computer geek coming out) changes, we've also added some great new features. Below you can see some screen shots, explanations, and general information!





Here's a "Bubbled Out" version of the new interface. The main new feature here, are Playlist folders. Each professor/librarian/music director can now have their own folder(s) for members to locate the playlists quickly!

We've also updated the playlist control features to support the addition of folders. "Move Playlist" is an example!

Student and Individual Playlists!

Ever have that perfect album playing, and get frustrated you're unable to save it to a playlist?

Not anymore! All members of subscribing institutions (Orchestra's Included!) will have the ability to create and save their own set of playlists!



Here's the window that members will need to fill out.










* Naxos will NEVER sell, rent, or otherwise distribute your e-mail address to a third party*

E-mail in today's world, is simply the easiest way to retrieve and store member profiles!

Once logged in, members will be able to add, edit, and delete tracks from their individual playlists, all while having full access to the account playlists. Indeed, the NML is becoming the destination for classical music lovers of all walks of life!

Adding Directly to Account Playlists!

Some people know exactly what I'm talking about! As an account adminstrator, or professor, you will now be able to place playlists directly into the "Shared Playlists" area!


The "Folder" pull-down menu will allow you to drop those playlists right into the "shared" access area. No more un-necessary moving! This feature is available as a direct result of User communication, so please keep those comments coming!







As always, if you have any questions, feel free to write or call!

Stay Classy,
Nick
615.465.3836
Nick@NaxosUSA.com

www.NaxosMusicLibrary.com