Has it been considered to add Gracenote database submission from the Wavelab montage in Wavelab 9?
I know that HOFA has looked into it for their DDP Player, so clients and users can submit audio CD info directly from software rather than needing a physical CD and iTunes. HOFA says that it’s expensive to license the Gracenote software and make it a part of their DDP Player, but maybe Steinberg has more resources to make this possible.
Either way, it would be very nice to submit a montage or DDP info direct to Gracenote database so clients do not always email asking why their CD is not recognized by iTunes.
If Steinberg does give this consideration - it should be a “user pay” type addon - where you would buy the license addon for your copy of WL and the bill your customers accordingly.
I would hate to see the base cost of Wavelab increase by adding this license to everyone’s tab. (upgrade or new user).
I see no problem with it being a paid add on, I would likely pay for it. I could also see this feature attracting some new users, even if it’s just for Gracenote submission and other small tasks.
I don’t know of any other mastering software that offers Gracenote interaction but it’s clearly an important thing in today’s digital world.
I don’t have the time or interest in wasting a CD-R to submit this info for all my clients but if it were as easy a few clicks I would be happy to do it and clients would also appreciate it.