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Rob Nowiks Audio Resource

Site contains discussion of audio formats, related audio algorithms and general audio production techniques.

Lossless compression vs. speed

Comparisons of most popular lossless audio formats.

ATRAC: Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding for MiniDisc

ATRAC is an audio format based on psychoacoustic principles originally used for Sony MiniDisc players.

WavPack

Open audio codec facilitating both loseless compression and a unique hybrid compression mode.

Speex

Open audio codec designed for speech, part of the Xiph.org Foundation.

OptimFROG

Loseless audio compression supporting IEEE Float audio data.

AC3Filter

DirectShow AC3 filter.

The Void: PC Audio Resource

Information about computer audio formats and sound cards.

Study on Audio Compression

Detailed comparison of various audio compression algorithms including ASF, RealAudio, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, MOV, and VQF.

MPE Secure Media

Secure streaming media format giving authors, songwriters and publishers complete control over products distributed through the internet.