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Liquid Audio

Defunct American digital media and audio software company

Liquid Audio Inc was a US software company based in Redwood City, California. Formed in 1996, Liquid Audio developed a major standard, multiple software clients, and a client/server media distribution system for streaming and downloading audio on the Internet. Along with RealNetworks' RealAudio (on the RealPlayer), Liquid Audio was one of the two emerging online audio standards in the 1990s.2 It was founded by Gerry Kearby.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1996Founded1
  • HeadquartersRedwood City1

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Liquid Audio Inc was a US software company based in Redwood City, California.2

The story

Founded by Gerry Kearby in 1996.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1996Founded Founded1

Sources

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