LOUISVILLE, Co. — A new contract between KIOSK Information Systems Inc. and Mix & Burn LLC offers a full MP3 content library with direct-to-device download on a self-payment/self-service kiosk.
The Digital f.y.e. Music Store, powered by Mix & Burn, features a track library of 3 million access-control-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 complete, 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 up 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/email access, office software and casual user 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 feature adoption."
KIOSK is a world leader in design, manufacturing, service and support of standard and custom self-service terminals. KIOSK is the OEM manufacturer of self-service terminals for Wal-Mart, USPS, Sony Photo, CitiBank, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration, and many other Fortune 500 clients. KIOSK solutions can be found in virtually every self-service vertical market, and are among the most recognized deployments in the world.
Since 2003, Mix & Burn LLC has helped retailers capture the demand of the digital entertainment consumer by operating digital music kiosks in brick-and-mortar retail stores. Mix & Burn LLC provides a content and software bundle, which enables retailers and kiosk operators to instantly offer a huge catalog of digital content in their stores. Mix & Burn LLC customers include chain stores such as f.y.e. and superstores such as Borders.
