Dada.net Music: listen, download and share

Music Store

What is the Dada Music Movement?

The Dada Music Movement is our music community. Meet other music lovers, post comments, become a fan of your favorite artists, create a profile and a link to your playlists. Besides, you can start a blog, submit pictures and videos, connect with friends, send and receive e-mail, and much much more!

What is the movement?

The Dada Music Movement is our music community. Meet other music lovers, post comments, become a fan of your favorite artists, create a profile and a link to your playlists. Besides, You can start a blog, upload pictures and videos, connect with friends, send and recieve e-mail, and much much more!

What is DRM-free music?

All the MP3s at Dada can be legally downloaded and are DRM-free. DRM stands for Digital Rights Management which is the encrypting system that limits the use and transfer of MP3 files.

Since MP3s from Dada are DRM-free, they can be transferred to any device, without restrictions. The music downloaded from Dada can be downloaded to your PC, and transferred to any PC, MP3 player, or MP3 phone, including the iPod. The full-tracks can also be burnt into a CD so you can listen to them in your car or your home stereo.

How do I download the content?

If you are a new member, first you have to complete the registration process at Dada.net.

Once you find an MP3 that you want to download, click "Get MP3." Then:

1) Log in: In the next page, fill out the necessary information, read the subscription agreement and click "Enter."

2) Confirm: Once you get a message with your PIN on your phone, you can answer OK or enter it on the webpage. Once you receive a confirmation that the registration was successful, you will be ready to start downloading.

3) Your MP3s will start downloading to your PC. A pop-up window will appear, asking if you want to save or open the file. Choose save and select a place in your computer to save the MP3. You can choose a default player to open your files. Select your favorite player, and click OK.

After your download is complete, the player you specified should open.

Make sure you save your files in a safe place in your computer. Some browsers save your downloads in a temporary file. You can change the options/preferences of your browser to specify where you want to save your MP3s.

What is a preview?

Some of the songs that are available in the music store have a 30 second preview available. This means that you can listen to 30 seconds of the song without downloading it.

What are credits?

Credits are used to download content. Each credit is good for one download. What you can download depends on your carrier:

15 full-tracks MP3 downloads /each month for 67cents/each ($9.99/month) - can be transferred to any device, available at:
AT&T
Verizon Wireless
Sprint
T-Mobile
SunCom
Alltel
Nextel
CellularOne
Cricket users pay $1.99/week for 3 downloads, Virgin users pay $2.49/week for 4 downloads.


Downloads also available in MOBILE Format (MP3 Ringtones) + access to wallpapers and mobile game libraries for the following carriers:
AT&T
Verizon Wireless (ringtones and wallpapers only)
Alltel (ringtones and wallpapers only)
Sprint
T-Mobile
SunCom
Cricket
CellularOne
Virgin Mobile

Does the content I downloaded expire?

No, it does not expire. Once you download something, it is yours to keep forever. However, if you change you phone, you will have to download all the mobile content again.

How do I sign up?

To sign up for Dada.net, click "Get it" next to any content on the site. Or, you can click here to sign up now.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Via SMS: You can cancel the service via SMS by sending "QUIT" (no quotes) to 63232

Through our Toll Free #: Call 1-888-214-0381 to speak with one of our agents who are available to assist you. You can also unsubscribe using our automated system.

Via E-mail: You can request cancellation via e-mail: help.us@dada.net. Be sure to include the 10-digit number attached to your subscription that you which to unsubscribe as this will expedite your request.

On the Web: You can also cancel your account through our website. To cancel your account online, log in and click here.

Can I block my phone number?

Dada.net allows users to block their phone number or a family member's phone number from receiving our mobile services by texting BLOCK to 63232. To deactivate the block, call Customer Service at 888-214-0381.

What can I find only on Dada?

Dada.net is a totally unique music store where you can download DRM-free MP3s legally at a really great price. Plus, we have a great selection of mobile content, including Ringtones, Videos, Games, and Wallpapers.

What does The Music Store offer?

• 67 cent downloads with your Dada.net subscription.
• Transfer your MP3 files to ANY device: Mp3 players (including the iPod) and MP3 phones.
• Higher quality MP3s, 256 kbps.
• Own your music library: the files you download are yours FOREVER
• Music recommendations from other music lovers.
• No Credit Card needed: start and stop the service anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

How safe are the files? I’m concerned about viruses and spy-ware.
Our MP3 files are virus free which makes our service a safe and secure alternative to file sharing, or peer to peer applications. Another advantage is that all of our MP3s are 256 kbps which equals clear, quality MP3 files.

What are the limitations on the music I download?
With a dada.net subscription, you have unlimited access to our catalog of full-track, high quality, MP3s. Our MP3s have no copyright protection – that means you can transfer your Dada MP3 library to ANY device for your personal use. The tracks are yours to keep even after you cancel your subscription. The music moves with you – anywhere, anytime!

I didn’t like the track I downloaded, can I “return” it?
All of our MP3 and Ringtone selections contain previews of the song. You are free to preview the track before you download it to see if it’s what you’re looking for.
If there is a problem with the track you downloaded, please Contact Us. Be sure to include the 10 digit mobile number linked to your subscription, a description of the problem, and the web link to the content you downloaded.

Does the content that I download expire?
No. The products that you download on dada.net do not expire. Even after you stop your subscription, any content you downloaded remains yours to keep forever. However, it’s always a good idea to frequently back up your data in the event your computer breaks down, or you lose your phone.

Which System Requirements are needed to use this service? What are the Web Browser Requirements for downloading Mp3s?
Both Windows and Macintosh operating systems are compatible. In order to successfully download Mp3 files from our service, you must be using a web browser which allows downloads and has cookies enabled. In order to listen to your MP3s, you must have an MP3/music player available on your PC as well as a PC which recognizes the MP3 files .

How do I download an MP3?
If you are a new member to dada.net you must first complete the sign up process for dada.net.
Here’s how…
Once you’ve found an MP3 you want to download, click Get MP3

Sign-Up: On the next page, fill in the requested information, read the subscription agreement and click Enter

Confirm: Once you receive your PIN message on your phone, you can either reply OK or enter it on the website. Once you get confirmation that your sign up was successful, you are ready to start downloading.

Your MP3 will begin to download to your PC. A pop up window will appear asking you to select where to Open or Save the file. You have the choice of deciding which MP3 player you’d like to use as the default for opening your files. Select your preferred player, and click OK.
After your download is completed, it should Open in the preferred player you specified.
Be sure to make sure you save your files in a “safe” place on your computer. Some browsers may save downloads to a “temporary” file. You can adjust your browser’s options/preferences to specify where your MP3s will be saved.

How do I save my music to my preferred music player?
During the download process, you can specify which music player you’d like to use to listen to open your MP3 files after they download. To do this, select your preferred player and it should continue to default as the preferred player for future downloads. Some browsers may also allow you to check a box which will automatically handle similar files in the same manner.
You can also open your preferred browser and go to the options/preferences and select the option to make it the default player for all MP3 files.

I downloaded an MP3, but it didn’t download completely. Help!
If you experience a technical difficulty while downloading and the track does not download all the way, please contact our customer care team Please include the 10 digit mobile number linked to your subscription, a description of the problem, and the web link to the content you downloaded.

Can I download the same MP3 more than once?
Yes, you can download the same track more than once if you need to, but for each new download you will be using one of your credits, so make sure you really want to download the same track more than once


How do I find songs that I’ve downloaded?
Depending on your browser your MP3s may go to a specified “Downloads” folder. Go to your browser options/preferences to locate the name of this folder. You can also try searching files with the extension .mp3 on your PC to locate your Mp3s.
Another strategy is to open the Downloads window on your browser to find all recent downloads. You may be able to “open” them from a link located in the Downloads window.

How Many Downloads do I have left?
To find out how many downloads you have remaining for your billing cycle, just log into your account at www.dada.net. Once logged in, you will see a status update on the main page which shows how many downloads you have remaining.

I used all my downloads for this month, when do they refresh?
Your credits will refresh on the anniversary of your sign up date.

How do I burn a CD?
In order to burn a CD, you must have a computer which has a CD drive and software which will allow you to burn CDs. Most MP3 players on your computer will have an option to burn a CD, so check the application’s Help file for info. You can also try doing a google search for "How do I burn a CD?" and you will get lots of helpful hints. You can also consult your computer’s manual for troubleshooting tips.

How do I transfer an MP3 to my Phone?
Depending on your phone’s model, you may be able to transfer your MP3s and enjoy them on-the-go as a ringtone or complete music track. Because our MP3s are No-DRM there are no restrictions that would prevent you from doing so. To find out how to transfer MP3s to your phone, read your phone's manual. You may also want to try searching on Google for helpful hints that are specific to your phone's model.

Video tour

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Dada Player

This feature allows you to listen to your Dada tunes while surfing the web!

Click on the "play" button (the triangle) next to the title of each song to launch the track instantly, or press the "+" button to add it to your playlist.
Using the Player, you can easily delete songs from your playlist and arrange the listening order.

What does the Save as mood option do?
By choosing this option in the Dada Player, the artist and title of the very song you're listening to at that moment will automatically be set as your mood on your profile.

What does the ON/OFF option (found at the bottom of the playlist) do?
Click on this option to show the entire Dada community the songs you're listening to in that very moment on your Dada Player: the artists and titles of your songs will automatically appear on your profile.




Share
This feature allows you to share your favorite songs or playlists by adding the Dada Player to you website or blog!
Simply cut and paste the code found in the Sharebox onto the template of your website or blog, and you're done!
You can customize the Dada Player by clicking on Customize: a window titled Add to your blog will appear, allowing you to choose the format, design, and other options. After you've customized everything and created your perfect Player, click on Copy.
You can also your add the Dada Player to the most popular social networking sites (like MySpace and
Facebook) by pasting this code in the appropriate sections.

Upload music onto your blog!

Share music with your blog and website visitors by uploading the Dada Player onto your page, complete with your favorite playlist!
Log in, go to your profile and then choose the playlist you'd like to export in the Your Playlists widget (do this by clicking on Include in your blog).
Choose the format, color, and other options to customize your Dada Player.
Now, all you have to do is copy the code that appears in the upload code field and paste it into your page’s template: now you’re sharing the love and music with everyone that visits your website or reads your blog!

Playlists

Now, you can create a playlist for your Dada Media Player with basic management functions. Change the content of your playlist quickly and easily.