MP3 threatened by MT9

Change is messy. Paradigm shifts, revolutions, restructures – any way you phrase it, widespread change entails considerable effort and uncomfortable periods. The same rings true with digital alterations. Challengers to the ubiquitous MP3 format face serious challenges despite their technical superiority to the old standard.

The foremost contender is the MT9 format. This upstart enables every user to split an audio file into six channels — vocals, guitar, bass, percussion and so on –- effectively making ordinary Joes into amateur recording producers. The format provides unprecedented widespread technical access to users as they isolate specific channels in their audio files.