QTRAX
QTRAX Will Officially Go Live at a MIDEMNET
Launch Press Event on Sunday, January 27th at 10:00 AM
QTRAX ( is the world’s first legal and free peer-to-peer (P2P) music service. Showcasing an innovative
ad-supported delivery model that easily directs revenue back to artists and rights holders, QTRAX is the first P2P
offering to be fully embraced by the music industry. QTRAX has successfully signed licensing deals with the major
labels, music publishers and leading independents. QTRAX will provide fans with access to a colorful and diverse catalog
with millions of high-quality digital music files representing the broadest artist-based fan-directed array of products available
anywhere. Based in New York City, QTRAX is a subsidiary of Brilliant Technologies Corporation (OTCBB: BLLN), a
publicly traded technology holding company.
Brilliant Technologies will maintain a QTRAX Suite at the Palais des Festivals at MIDEM/MIDEMNET. To schedule a
briefing please contact ( or ) or in Europe SMS Text ‘31013.’
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is QTRAX legal?
A: Yes; unlike earlier unauthorized P2P networks, QTRAX has acquired licenses from the music industry. QTRAX has
been fully endorsed by labels, publishers, artists, and other music rights holders. No one’s coming to your door to bust
you for piracy. Really.
Q: What does QTRAX cost?
A: QTRAX is totally free. There are no membership fees, no a la carte downloading costs, no costs – period.
Q: Well if I’m not paying, then who is?
A: QTRAX is the first ad-supported P2P music service. So, in exchange for being exposed to some ads here and there,
QTRAX directs revenue from the advertiser back to the rights holders.
Q: Oh, so I have to listen to or watch some kind of obtrusive ad every time I want to listen to a song?
A: Actually, no. The ads you’ll find on QTRAX are similar to those you find on any other website.
Q: Is there a limit to the number of songs I can download?
A: Absolutely not. You can download as many songs as you want.
Q: Is it only music available on QTRAX?
A: We focus mainly on providing a place where fans can download high-quality music tracks, but we will also have an
unparalleled selection of content, including: concert tickets, music videos, artist documentaries, interviews, merchandise,
album reviews, lyrics and biographies among other things.
Q: What labels and publishers have partnerships with QTRAX?
A: QTRAX has successfully signed licensing deals with the major labels, music publishers, and leading independents.
Q: How many audio tracks are available on QTRAX?
A: Because QTRAX works on a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, our catalog is huge and keeps growing. As a point of
comparison, it will be about five times as large as iTunes at launch and certainly greater than 25 million unique tracks.
Q: What does P2P (peer-to-peer) mean?
A: The technical answer is somewhat complicated, but simply put it’s a collection of computers that are all connected to
one network. When you sign on to the network, you can share data like audio files with anyone else on the network and
they can share with you.
Q: How long does it take to download a track on QTRAX?
A: While it depends on your Internet connection, it will in general be faster than any other alternative.
Q: Is there a limited number of times I can listen to a song I download from QTRAX?
A: There is no limit. You can listen to any track you want as many times as you want.
Q: Do the tracks I download from QTRAX have Digital Rights Management (DRM)?
A: Yes. We use a DRM system that counts plays – but does not restrict plays.
Q: Do I need to download anything if I want to use QTRAX?
A: Yes. All you have to do is go to and download the latest free version of the software, which will
allow you to begin downloading free music almost immediately. You can also get the free Qtrax software on leading
download sites.
Q: Is QTRAX a global service?
A: Yes. You can use QTRAX in a number of countries at launch, with more expected to join the network throughout the
year.
Q: Will I get spyware or adware if I download QTRAX?
A: Never.
Q: Will there be spoofs on QTRAX?
A: No.
Q: Is the QTRAX music file format as good in quality as an MP3?
A: Yes, and frequently better quality than you will find available on illegal services.
Q: What browser should I use when on QTRAX?
A: QTRAX is Firefox-based and compatible with other popular browsers.