Whats the Difference between iTunes and Apple Music

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Whats the Difference between iTunes and Apple Music

I am currently using a free trial of Apple Music on my iPhone.

My iTunes library is vital to me as a tool for arranging and organising my music. I arrange my MP3's in here from apple store as well as from other stores. It serves as my Master library from which I organise my music for home listening and DJing.

iTunes currently syncs with Rekordbox (Dj Playlist software) and this means I can have everything synchronised and categorised easily within one app.

If I like a song from Apple Music do I still have to option to purchase this MP3 and support the artist? Also importantly do I own an actually MP3 that I can burn to a USB drive and take with me to the club? How does Apple music work with storing your library?

By the looks of things Apple have taken away all of the ownership side of it and turned it into a subscription model. Can anyone shed some light here.

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Mar 9, 2021 1:15 PM

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gntlmnking

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Mar 9, 2021 1:21 PM in response to DfnkD

iTunes you purchase individual songs or albums, and can use it anywhere. songs and albums must be downloaded to listen to them on any device that allows and plays mp3.

Apple Music is a subscription service offered by . You can download songs or albums as well, but it also lets you add them to your play list and list to it from any of your Apple devices. Secondly, you have access to podcasts, music videos, beats/Apple radio stations... and your local radio stations in your town or city and it’s surroundings.

oh, and after reading your inquiry... it’s best you stay with iTunes.

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