Digital services offer the opportunity of exposure to new fans and the possibility of increased sales through online retailers. Artists can also release music more frequently and quickly if it is available online. In addition, artists have the option of releasing limited edition, out-of-print, or live material that would be too costly to produce through traditional means. With the arrival of newer and relatively inexpensive recording devices and instruments, more individuals are able to participate in the creation of music than ever before. Studio time is extremely expensive and difficult to obtain. The result of new technology is that anyone can produce studio-quality music from his or her own home (wikipedia.org).