Mp3 or ogg?



I am asking from a functionality standpoint.

Online music collaboration needs to be as easy to share files and communicate as possible. So lets have a look at some of the pros and cons of both compression formats:

PROS

MP3 OGG
  • MP3 is an established format for the web.
  • MP3 is a decent compression format.
  • Most music software can export audio as MP3
  • OGG is a better quality compression format.
  • OGG is a smaller file size for the same quality mp3
  • OGG - the same quality music will take less space.
  • CONS

    MP3 OGG
  • MP3 puts an annoying gap at the front of the file.
  • MP3 quality is not really suitable for serious collaboration.
  • OGG will not play on this website - yet!
  • People don't like to download things they are not familiar with.
  • So there... I am going to suggest that people should not have to choose. They should use both. First upload the mp3 version of their track and then use the Attached audio files
    Existing audio file:
    field to attach an ogg version of the track.

    Hope this makes sense to you??
    If you wold like to comment or ask questions please feel free!

    p.s. I am going to publish this as a forum topic and an FAQ to make sure the message gets out.


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