APE is a lossless compressed audio format. Huge WAV audio files can be accessed through Monkey.
Audio software is "slimmed down" and compressed into APE. Similarly, apes can be compressed by monkeys.
The audio is restored to WAV and then burned to CD. Sometimes it is used for network audio file transmission, because the compressed APE file capacity is less than half of the WAV source file, which can save transmission time. More importantly, through the monkey's
The WAV file obtained after audio decompression and restoration can be exactly the same as the source file before compression. So APE is called "lossless audio compression format", monkey's.
Audio is called "lossless audio compression software". Unlike using professional data compression software such as WinZip or WinRAR to compress audio files, compressed APE audio files can be played directly.
Second, ape players:
1, Foobar2000 (mainly recommended)
Foobar2000 is an audio playback software developed by Peter Pawlowski, the main developer of winamp.
Pawlowski left the winamp development team because he was not satisfied with the development direction of winamp. Although the Foobar playback interface is simple, it doesn't have many skins like Winamp, which can provide very good sound quality, and it doesn't need an external sound plug-in like DFX like Winamp.
The latest version can be downloaded from official website.
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2、Winamp
Monkey's audio includes Winamp's APE playback plug-in. After loading the monkey's,
In the process of audio, a plug-in "in_APE.dll" will be installed in Winamp, so that Winamp can also play APE files.
3. Windows Media Player
APE can also be played after installing the corresponding plug-in.
Third, format conversion.
1. You can use EAC or other audio acquisition software to convert a CD into a Wav file, and then compress it into an ape through Monkey's audio.
2. You can also directly convert the CD into APE.
3, apes into MP3
APE can be restored to Wav by decompressing the monkey's audio, and then Wav can be directly compressed to Mp3 by the monkey's audio. Monkey's audio 3.97
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4.APE is directly burned into a CD with a burner.
Download the plug-in named nxMyAPE.dll (below) and copy the file directly to Nero's shared\audioplugins directory, or
C:\ Program File \ General
Files\Ahead\AudioPlugins\, Nero can recognize APE files, and thus can directly burn APE to CD.
Clothing brand APE
Bathing ape is a Japanese fashion brand, which was founded by NIGO on 1993. It is the representative brand of Rihara-juku, which has been welcomed by many young people since the mid-1990s ... In recent years, it has also launched music and catering business under the same brand.
name
The official name of the brand is "an ape bathing in warm water", which means "a comfortable ape", and its designer NIGO is named after the movie Planet of the Apes.
However, most people think that a bathing ape was conceived by NIGO, but NIGO said in an interview that a bathing ape was jointly operated by him and SKATETHING, whose official name was conceived by Skatething in his office. As for whether the name was really inspired by Planet of the Apes, NIGO didn't ask Skatething, although both of them liked Planet of the Apes very much. The abbreviation "BAPE" of bathing ape is also used in its clothes and other products. The logo of the brand is the head of an ape. Camouflage designed with ape-man patterns is also common in its products and shop decoration. There is also a cartoon character "Milo" based on apes.
product
A bathing ape's products often use limited production to increase the interest of buyers. There are often long queues outside the store, waiting to buy products. Product prices are often hyped and resold on auction websites such as Yi Bei. This brand has won the favor of some Japanese and Hong Kong artists. A bathing ape cooperated with other brands to launch some special edition products, such as a specially designed soda bottle with Pepsi-Cola in Japan, which was produced in limited quantities.
history
1993 NIGO and Gao Qiao Dun opened a "nowhere shop" in Woha Yuan;
1995 cooperated with the brand "undercover" to launch clothes for the first time;
1999 Harajuku Nowhere Store was renamed as a busy shop;
Infantry 200 1 opened in daikanyama;
The birth of "Little Milo" in 2002;
In 2005, the first "Busy Shop" store was opened in Taiwan Province Province.
In 2006, Hongkong was represented by Eric Kot in 1999. In 2006, I.T. acted as an agent, and in April 1 opened a store in Queen's Road Central.
While COVER and NUMBER(N)INE, two Japanese fashion brands, have successively moved their positions to foreign countries, Nigel, the brain of APE, has no intention of moving his position or changing his style. I believe he has his own opinions and opinions, but in any case, his position in Japanese street fashion will never waver.
The founder of the ape, "Nigo", Naomi Gao Na.
1970, a boy named "Nao Tomomi" was born in Takasaki City, home run county. 1993, 165438+ 10 month, founded the brand named "A bathing ape in Luke Watley". This year is the twelfth year.
1998, superstar Kimura Takuya appeared in his advertisement with a series of ape-man camouflage jackets, which immediately set off a BAPE fever in Japan. BAPE has a history of more than ten years since 1993 was established. Its official name is ABATHINGAPEINLUKEWATER (meaning an ape-man with a quiet life and no domineering and desire). From an unpopular brand in Harajuku, Tokyo, it has become the first street sign in Japan. After successfully entering the British and Hong Kong markets, NIGO's brain is interested in transforming BAPE from a street sign to a fashion trend label.
This year, the trend is playing with military elements, and BAPE has also launched new camouflage maps, including military camouflage and desert camouflage. BAPE's head is hidden in camouflage eucalyptus, which is very thoughtful.
The dazzling winter fashion is indispensable for the embellishment of rhinestones. NIGO, BAPE's brain, is a big fan of rhinestones. Everything from belt buckles to dentures must be drilled. Fortunately, BAPE's T-shirts and sweaters are pleated with Swarovski crystals, otherwise it will be difficult for BAPE fans not to go bankrupt!
Bape has been designing T-shirts for about two years. Because of its unique design, guaranteed quality and limited quantity, it can show its own personality, so it gradually became a little famous among Japanese hipsters, and then slowly began to design other clothes.
The designer of BAPY is KIKO, and the costumes play with lovely elements, such as ice cream and leopard print. The theme of recent spring and summer is this tongue-spitting skull named Chloé chan. This is BAPY's website, and all the desktops downloaded from http://www.bapy.co.jp/'s website are beautiful.
NIGO can be so successful. According to himself, he has always been based on his own preferences, regardless of the needs of consumers or the reaction of the market.
After graduating from the School of Culture and Fashion, Nao Tomomi founded "A Bathing Ape in Lukewater" in1993165438+10. He is very familiar with Gao Qiao Dun's undercover, and together they opened a fashion shop in Harajuku.
That's what Nagao Zhiming means. The origin of this name was inspired by Hiroshi Fujiwara, the designer of Good enough. After he got it, everyone called him Nagao Zhiming for short.
The signs of bathing apes sometimes appear under other names, namely "Bape", "A.S.N.K.A", "Ape General", "Busy Workshop", "FootSoldier" or "Bapexclusive". In short, it is ever-changing
An ape taking a bath was inspired by the movie 1969, and "A.S.N.K.A" also came from the famous movie sentence "An ape will never kill an ape". Tomomi Nago himself is an ape fan and a collector of apes.
Nago Zhiming often appears in various magazines, for example, wearing BAPE's new season products in person to get publicity effect. In each issue of Relaxation, Nao Zhiming has his own column, which teaches you to shop, visit new york and play digital games.
Nago Tomomi is the leader of Rihara-juku culture. From time to time, Nao Zhiming also cooperates with other units to launch tees and hold concerts. And Japanese Riharajuku musician Cornelius, that is, Cornelius and Mo'wax boss James Lavelle are friendly. It was made by Movax, with Futura as the cover, and cornelius, Money Mark and Ben Lee participated in it.
A bathing ape's busy work shop has branches in Osaka, Nagoya, Aomori and Hong Kong. It is also scheduled to enter the United States on 200 1 and sell it in Recon, new york.
In addition to men's wear, Changwei Zhiming also tried to create another brand designed for women, BAPY (meaning BAPY (Busy Working Lady)). On 200 1 year 1 month 1 day, a specialty store near Riharajuku officially opened. I hope this brand can better cater to the tastes of many female ape fans. The designer of BAPY is a girl named Kiko.
In September 2006, 5438+0, a bathing ape and Pepsi stirred up a cross-border, and launched a series of Pepsi with ape camouflage, as well as various fashion, toys and other products.
James Ravel is also a symbol of fashion. The Japanese Super DJ Krush he signed not only made his record brand Mo'Wax famous all over the world, but also made him know many giants in Japanese fashion, including the famous designer Nagao Tomomi of Harajuku. The fashion brand "Bathing Ape" of Changwei Zhiming has been represented by James Lavelle for many years. James also owns his own fashion brand, with boutiques in London and Singapore. The image of his U.N.K.L.E band was designed by Futura, a famous graffiti master in new york. Handsome appearance, super fashionable taste and position in the underground music industry all make James the new favorite of the global underground series.
Bape also started with T-shirts. Only 50 pieces of each style were produced, of which 30 pieces were distributed to employees and friends, and only a small amount went to the market. Bape has been designing T-shirts for about two years. Because of its unique design, guaranteed quality and limited quantity, it can show its own personality, so it gradually became a little famous among Japanese hipsters, and then slowly began to design other clothes.
The reason why NIGO is so successful, according to himself, is always based on his own preferences, regardless of consumer demand or market reaction. But the effect is surprisingly good every time, which is a bit easy for many original brands. After all, it is impossible for most people to run a brand without making money.
Another important reason for NIGO's success is that he is also an important promoter of trend culture. He has been committed to introducing international trend art into Japan, and actively cooperates with various art design or commercial units to vigorously promote trend culture. Naturally, it goes without saying that he is also Rihara's brand. Everyone is either a classmate or a friend, and the cooperation has never stopped.
What many people accuse most is that Bape's works are mostly imitations. They say it's a tribute to the predecessors. To put it bluntly, it is plagiarism. Jeans are copied from Levi's, shoes are copied from Nike Air Force One, and converse's ALL STAR is nothing unique.
Although BAPE imitates plagiarism in some products, it is creative in store decoration and product packaging, and the most important thing is good quality control. Because NIGO repeatedly stressed that BAPE is not selling clothes, but lifestyle and quality of life.
Domestic trend culture started late, and Japan, as the holy land of Asian trends, naturally has many advantages. Bape, the leading brand of Rihara-juku, is definitely a typical representative. Although opinions vary, NIGO's success is obvious to all.
1998, Kimura Takuya, the popular king of Japan, appeared in a TV advertisement in BAPE costume, and BAPE quickly set off a craze in Japan. Later, many Japanese artists, such as Tadanobu Asano and Sae Isshiki, wore BAPE on TV, and many artists from Taiwan Province and Hongkong, such as Andy Lau. Recently, Pig Show Lo is the one who loves to wear BAPE, and BAPE is almost always on the show.
In fact, many artists in Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan don't wear BAPE very much, because there are too many people wearing it, and no one is sexy. Unless it is a very classic style or a limited edition that is hard to buy, what is fashionable is largely to follow suit. Everyone will follow what is popular for a while and stop wearing it after a while, but regardless of others, they have their own ideas, and people who look comfortable are truly stylish.
BaPE's shoes, BAPESTA, are also best sellers. The style is relatively simple, and most of them are changed.
Therefore, the quality of BAPE products has always been guaranteed. In the cooperation plan with Pepsi-Cola, we insist on limited quantity. At the beginning, consumers in Hong Kong copied and sold BAPE products, regardless of the life philosophy represented by BAPE, and resolutely closed the first overseas store.
APE can be converted into WAV files lossless. The whole ape can be converted into wav by monkey software. Then use Notepad to open the prompt and change it. Apes when they pass through the file. Whoa, whoa. You can do whatever you want now.
In fact, ape is a compressed audio, which is equivalent to a rar file, but rar can only be used after decompression, and ape can listen directly without decompression. Converting ape into wav is called decompression, and the decompression tool is Monkey or foobar.
The legendary ape to wav is lossless, because ape is called lossless compression. As for whether it hurts you, it's up to you. If it doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt, because I feel like it's almost the same ~ ~ ~
By the way, the common tool for converting CD into ape is Monkey or foobar, and Monkey must be installed. If you want to make ape and a full-track cue, it is recommended to use EAC. Although there are many options on EAC, online introduction is very troublesome, but it is very simple to use, just set it casually. After all, I am not a professional in this field, and the sound quality is not bad when screwing around, hehe.