Acquired Episode 38: SoundJam (iTunes)

Acquired Episode 38: SoundJam (iTunes)

By Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal

Ben & David revisit the birth of the digital music revolution and Steve Jobs' "digital hub" strategy, with Apple's 2000 acquisition of the Mac music player SoundJam MP, which would go on to become iTunes. We relive the 90's with brushed metal interfaces, music visualizers and of course, software sold in (physical) boxes.

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Acquired Episode 38: SoundJam (iTunes)
Acquired Episode 38: SoundJam (iTunes)
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