Top 10 Music Software in September

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1 LimeWire Basic

LimeWire Basic

Though its search hits are capped, the LimeWire Basic P2P client is spyware-free, attractive and easy to use.

19/01/2006

2 Ares P2P

Ares P2P

Unrestricted searches, a relatively ad-free interface, and chat connectivity make Ares 1.88 a good choice for many users, but LimeWire offers a cleaner interface.

25/01/2006

3 Musicmatch Jukebox 10.0

Musicmatch Jukebox 10.0

This music jukebox/subscription service/store combination does it all, but its playlist-centric interface can cause confusion.

14/12/2004

4 Adobe Audition 1.5

Adobe Audition 1.5

Intermediate and professional users will benefit the most from this powerful app's full suite of features.

05/10/2004

5 Apple iTunes 4.9

Apple iTunes 4.9   Editors’ Choice

Apple iTunes remains the easiest way to rip, organise and play digital music but still lacks an Australian music store. New in version 4.9 are built-in podcast features.

30/06/2005

6 Apple iTunes 6

Apple iTunes 6   Editors’ Choice

Version 6 of Apple iTunes is the perfect complement to the video-friendly iPod.

13/10/2005

7 Windows Media Player 10

Windows Media Player 10

The latest version of Windows Media Player is a must-have upgrade for Windows XP users.

19/07/2004

8 Propellerhead Reason 3

Propellerhead Reason 3

With its impressive new Combinator tool, Propellerhead's Reason 3 makes it even easier -- and more fun -- to create amazing songs and sounds.

03/11/2005

9 Roxio Easy Media Creator 7

Roxio Easy Media Creator 7   Editors’ Choice

Roxio's Easy Media Creator 7 offers the most comprehensive and well-integrated suite of CD- and DVD-burning tools on the market.

19/07/2004

10 eMusic

eMusic

Open usage policy and intelligent editorial content make eMusic a boon for fans of independent labels. But don't expect to download any popular commercial music.

23/02/2006

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