{"id":32089,"date":"2023-08-20T11:29:09","date_gmt":"2023-08-20T18:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/?p=32089"},"modified":"2024-11-20T11:53:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T19:53:43","slug":"maximizing-your-tidal-subscription","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/20\/maximizing-your-tidal-subscription\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximizing Your Tidal Subscription"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jay Z\u2019s streaming platform,\u00a0Tidal<\/a>, is the place for music lovers to go deeper behind their favorite tunes. With groundbreaking immersive audio from\u00a0Dolby Atmos<\/a>\u00a0and Sony 360 Reality Audio, an expanding library of ultra high fidelity\u00a0Master Quality Authenticated tracks<\/a>, plus exclusive video content\u2014documentaries, video albums, artist commentary, music videos and more\u2014Tidal has perhaps the most diverse content offering of any music streaming service.<\/p>\n

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Compared to Apple Music or Spotify, Tidal\u2019s hands-on approach to playlist curation gives it a human touch that stands apart from its algorithmic brethren. Sure, Tidal can generate radio stations based on your listening habits, but with an editorial team of real people offering staff picks, artist interviews and music news, there\u2019s something new to discover every time you open the app.<\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019re curious about the future of immersive spatial audio technology, want a truly hi-fi audiophile streaming solution or are just tired of your old Spotify playlist rotation, Tidal is worth a try. Keep reading to learn a few of our favorite tricks to maximize your Tidal subscription.<\/p>\n

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Tidal Subscription<\/h6>\n

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To get the most from your Tidal subscription, you\u2019ll first need to tweak a few things in the Settings menu. Here you can adjust streaming quality, connect to Sony 360 Reality Audio devices, manage downloaded content and more.<\/p>\n

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To view Settings on the desktop app, click the ellipses (…) icon to the right of your profile picture in the top-left corner of the screen.<\/p>\n

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Mobile listeners can access the Settings menu by tapping the heart icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, which opens the My Collection tab. Then, tap the gear icon at the top-right corner of the My Collection tab.<\/p>\n

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Now, let\u2019s get started maximizing your Tidal subscription.<\/p>\n

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Explore Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio<\/h6>\n

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With Tidal\u2019s growing selection of Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio tracks, HiFi Plus members can hear the future of immersive hi-fi audio\u2014today.<\/p>\n

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In 2019, Tidal introduced Dolby Atmos streaming, adding a library of select tracks presented in immersive three-dimensional audio. Dolby Atmos empowers artists and producers with the ability to place instruments at a specific point in space, rather than simply turning a pan knob left or right (or front to back). In Dolby Atmos, your favorite artists surround you with breathtaking detail\u2014front to back, side to side and top to bottom. It\u2019s like virtual reality for your headphones.<\/p>\n

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360 Reality Audio uses Sony\u2019s proprietary object based spatial audio technology to create a 360\u00b0 sound field where sounds are placed in three dimensions with pinpoint accuracy. On external speakers, 360 Reality Audio brings classic recordings to life with an immersive 3D soundstage and improved separation between sources. In headphones, the music moves inside your head. If you wish the voice in your head was\u00a0Bill Withers<\/a>, now\u2019s your chance.<\/p>\n

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Tidal automatically detects your system\u2019s compatibility with Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio. Try searching \u201cDolby Atmos\u201d and \u201c360 Reality Audio\u201d to find new releases and curated playlists in each format.<\/p>\n

Listen to Master Quality Audio<\/h6>\n

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Master Quality Audio unlocks authenticated, studio-quality 24bit\/96kHz files authored by professional mastering engineers exclusively for hi-fi streaming. There are still a few gaps in the MQA library, but with new releases and reissues every week, there\u2019s no shortage of classic and modern music to discover.<\/p>\n

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MQA-enabled tracks and albums display a golden \u201cMaster\u201d icon beneath the title, making them easy to spot in both the desktop and mobile versions of the app.<\/p>\n

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Master Quality Audio is arguably the centerpiece of the Tidal HiFi Plus experience, and the improvement in audio quality between HiFi and Master is substantial. With MQA activated, you\u2019ll hear a clearer mix overall, with improved stereo imaging and a less cluttered soundstage. Add in a set of quality earphones and you\u2019ll hear elements of your favorite songs you\u2019ve never heard before.<\/p>\n

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Watch Tidal Exclusive Videos<\/h6>\n

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In terms of engaging original content, Tidal beats both Apple Music and Spotify with its growing selection of exclusive videos\u2014including new videos, interviews, documentaries and live performances\u2014plus a library of hundreds of classic music videos. Whether you grew up watching OG MTV,\u00a0Total Request Live,<\/i>\u00a0120 Minutes, Headbangers\u2019 Ball,<\/i>\u00a0VH1, BET,\u00a0CMT or Fuse, you\u2019ll have a blast revisiting your favorite vintage music videos on Tidal.<\/p>\n

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To browse Tidal Originals, music videos and video playlists, click the Videos icon at the top-left of the desktop app. On mobile, tap the play button icon at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re curious how Tidal compares to Spotify and Apple Music in other areas, like library size and collaborative playlisting, get the full breakdown on our\u00a0blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Import Playlists from Spotify and Apple Music<\/h6>\n

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In a vast improvement over the iPod years, migrating music and playlists between Tidal and other apps is easy.\u00a0Soundiiz<\/a>\u00a0syncs your playlist and collection across 45 apps so you can connect Tidal to Bandcamp, Discogs, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Soundcloud and Last.fm, to name a few. Once activated, you can automatically transfer playlists, albums, artists and tracks between platforms.<\/p>\n

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Adjust Tidal\u2019s Audio Quality for Your Connection<\/h6>\n

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At 24bit\/96kHz quality, Tidal\u2019s MQA library offers a premium audiophile streaming experience\u2014if your wi-fi or cellular connection has the bandwidth. If you encounter audio dropouts\u2014on the subway or over coffee shop wi-fi, for example\u2014temporarily reducing Tidal\u2019s audio quality can keep the jams alive and kicking.<\/p>\n

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To adjust Tidal\u2019s streaming audio quality, navigate to the Settings menu and tap or click \u201cStreaming.\u201d Here you can choose between Normal, High, HiFi, or, if you\u2019re a HiFi Plus subscriber\u2014Master.<\/p>\n

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For listeners on the move, High quality audio balances data usage with audio quality\u2014perfect for streaming with limited cellular data. If you have unlimited data or reliable wi-fi, HiFi delivers lossless CD-quality 16bit\/44.1kHz audio you can count on. And with Master selected, you\u2019ll hear authenticated studio-quality audio that\u2019s specially prepared for streaming by professional mastering engineers.<\/p>\n

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Download Music to an SD Card<\/h6>\n

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If your device has expandable storage, your music library is as vast as your SD card\u2019s available memory. Tidal downloads can be saved to your phone\u2019s SD card, freeing up (or expanding upon) your internal storage. If you plan to save 360 Reality Audio or Dolby Atmos albums for later, it\u2019s a good idea to stash them on an SD card, because the file sizes can be large.<\/p>\n

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To download tracks, albums or playlists to an SD card, go to Settings > Music Playback > Download Destination and select the applicable SD card option.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy a 30-day Free Trial<\/h6>\n

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Perhaps\u00a0Tidal<\/a>\u2019s\u00a0best feature is the 30-day free trial. If you\u2019re skeptical about MQA\u2019s potential to change your life, Jay Z and co. give you a month on the house so you can decide.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re at all curious about Tidal\u2019s original content\u2014including staff picks, curated playlists and radio stations, video albums (with artist commentary), documentaries and performances\u2014the 30-day trial is a deal at the low, low price of\u00a0free<\/i>–fifty<\/i>\u00a0for thirty days.<\/p>\n

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Bundle that with immersive spatial audio from Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio\u2014both available without any extra hardware besides your smartphone and headphones\u2014and it\u2019s an absolute steal.<\/p>\n

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Not impressed? No problem. You won\u2019t be charged as long as you cancel the trial before it ends. Set a reminder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Jay Z\u2019s streaming platform,\u00a0Tidal, is the place for music lovers to go deeper behind their favorite tunes. With groundbreaking immersive audio from\u00a0Dolby Atmos\u00a0and Sony 360 Reality Audio, an expanding library of ultra high fidelity\u00a0Master Quality Authenticated tracks, plus exclusive video content\u2014documentaries, video albums, artist commentary, music videos and more\u2014Tidal has perhaps the most diverse content […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":116,"featured_media":32090,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3244,3250],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32089","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music","category-product"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32089","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/116"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32089"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32089\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32091,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32089\/revisions\/32091"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32090"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}