KIOSKCOM: Mix & Burn, KIOSK release new MP3 service

LAS VEGAS — Music on the go is about to get a boost with the announcement of a recent contract between KIOSK Information Systems and Mix & Burn. The agreement, announced at KioskCom Self Service Expo, affords new levels of self-service download functionality — specifically, KIOSK is now offering a full DRM-free content library with direct-to-device download on a self-payment/self-service kiosk.

The kiosk's music library is the Digital f.y.e. Music Store, featuring three million DRM-free MP3 tracks from all the major labels, including Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and EMI Music. Indie artist fans can select content from the largest indie aggregators, including IODA, The Orchard and CD Baby.

Selections made off the kiosk can also be independently transacted on the kiosk — browsing, payment and direct-to-device download are all menu driven functions created for consumers in an unattended environment. As transactions are completed, the labels and their artists are simultaneously compensated for the use of their content. The MP3 downloads are compatible with the vast majority of iPod products, USB/memory cards and MP3 players. Music purchased plays immediately on the device, and transfers easily to add to a user's home computer library.

Music is the latest feature to be added to KIOSK's full line of multifunction café capabilities. Through ZOOX Stations, a KIOSK subsidiary devoted to development and manufacturing of pay-for-use kiosk technology, a single kiosk café can now offer music download, photo printing, Internet and e-mail access, office software and casual gaming.

"Adding music download features ultimately enables any broadband-connected kiosk to attract more customers and location traffic by providing continuously refreshed content through digital music downloads," said KIOSK CEO Rick Malone. "With the new direct-to-device MP3 format, consumers get instant purchase gratification—three words that go a long way toward future adoption."

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