How many songs are available in the database of the CD maker?
Currently there are about 5000 songs and new songs are added to the database everyday.
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Why are the majority "old" songs or back catalogs?
Vivamusic Hub sells physical CDs as well. It's a convergence of old (physical) and new (digital music) music. You can find songs on the CD-Maker that the recording companies have stopped producing CDs of, as well as artistes who produce songs without mass production of physical CDs (just on demand, like what the CD maker is doing).
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How much does it cost per song or per CD?
The cost ranges between S$2 - S$4. There is a base cost of S$5 for the customization. For example, if the song selected is S$1.29, the CD will cost S$6.29.
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How long does it take to create a CD?
It depends on how many songs there are in the CD. It ranges from 15 to 20 minutes. While waiting, shoppers can relax at the seating area to watch music videos or our own in-house music programs, surf with broadband access at any of our 8 terminals; enjoy wireless broadband surfing with their own laptops or just go for a movie and come back for collection later.
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How does the CD maker work?
There's an instructional video in the CD maker as well as an instruction list on the CD maker.
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What is the beauty of the CD maker?
1. For recording companies - Another distribution channel for songs that they no longer produce physical CDs of (back catalogs). It can also be for used for songs where they the label has no plan to produce a physical CD.
2. For independent artistes - No huge investment needed to mass-produce CDs (but on demand). It can also be used to test the popularity of their songs prior to deciding whether to cut into an album.
3. For YOU - A gift for your loved one with your message and the specially selected songs.
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What's the difference between Vivamusic.com and Vivamusic Hub?
The name of the company is still Vivamusic.com. Vivamusic Hub@Cathay Cineleisure Orchard is the physical location where the CD-Makers, physical CDs, accessories, magazines and more, are located. It's a place that completes the music lifestyle circle, from the virtual to the physical.
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What is "the box" for? (Name of the "TV" in the Hub is "The Box")
It's a studio (for our production team or other media) to interview the hottest artistes' when the visit Singapore.
It's a place for DJs to spin their music.
It's where users can listen to their online dedications read out.
It's where our radio producers create music programs that are webcasted "live".
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What are the features in the Vivamusic Hub?
1. Wireless Broadband surfing. You just exchange your ID for a wireless network card which is installed in your laptops and you can surf anywhere in the Hub and even the entire Cathay Cineleisure Complex (except the basement carpark.)
2. Surfing at the 8 systems available in the Hub with the connected Broadband access.
3. CD maker to create your own custom CDs.
4. Place where you can watch your favourite music videos.
5. Attend workshops like DJ workshops, Singing Competitions, Auditions, Guitar workshops, album launches, performances, autograph signings and much more.
6. Latest digital audio equipment.
7. If you are an artiste that wants to showcase your talent, we have the platform for you.
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What is so special about the wireless surfing?
Any user who brings in their own laptop can surf anywhere in the Hub as well as the entire Cathay Cineleisure Orchard complex. It is broadband which allows you to enjoy all your favourite music content at a much faster speed and better quality.
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How frequent are events in the Hub?
Weekly or fortnightly.
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If I have a PC at home, instead of going to the Hub, can I download music from the web? How much per song & the payment scheme?
There is a database of 70,000 songs available for purchase over the Internet. It's in US$ and typically costs US$1.00 to US$2.00.
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What are the operation hours of Vivamusic Hub?
Open at 11am till 1am on Fri/Sat/Eve of PH and 11am to 10pm from Mon-Thursday.
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If I am an artiste that would like to perform at Vivamusic Hub, have a launch of my new release album at Vivamusic Hub, sell my songs over www.vivamusic.com or use the CD maker as another of my sale and distribution channel, how can I contact Vivamusic?
Simply write to us: services@vivamusic.com
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