Sony Music sues Whitney Houston biopic producers over alleged unpaid song licensesSony Music says the producers of 'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody' never paid for using Houston's music in the bopic
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Getting It Done: The Week in D.I.Y. & Indie MusicThis week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfer covered how much musicians should charge for physical sales, a new AI manager, and more...
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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week in ReviewLast week was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception, with Bandsintown and Spotify (finally) partnering to boost concert discovery, a new report revealing. Continue reading
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Introducing the PROEL DIVA LOUDSPEAKER SERIESCutting-Edge Active Loudspeakers Redefining Performance and Versatility

Los Angeles, February 12, 2024 – Proel, a leading Italian manufacturer of professional and consumer audio solutions, is proud to unveil its latest breakthrough in sound technology: the DIVA active loudspeaker series. Launching in 12” (DIVA 12A) and 15” (DIVA15A) active powered models, the DIVA loudspeaker series is designed for unparalleled performance and adaptability, these digitally processed loudspeakers feature advanced connectivity options and a host of intuitive features to meet the demands of modern audio professionals.

Crafted for Exceptional Sound Quality and Durability

The DIVA12A and DIVA15A boast a remarkable combination of power and precision, housed within lightweight yet incredibly durable polypropylene cabinets. Powered by a robust 1000W CLASS-D amplifier with SMPS, these systems deliver high headroom and accurate dynamic control for maximum undistorted output power.

Advanced Processing for Superior Sound

Equipped with a sophisticated pre-amp section featuring a high-performance DSP engine and linear phase FIR filters, the DIVA12A and DIVA15A ensure a smooth response and high-definition sound reproduction. With an intuitive user interface featuring an LCD color display and single-knob control, users can effortlessly select from five available EQ presets (MUSIC, LIVE, DJ, MONITOR, SPEECH), allowing for seamless adaptation to any application.

Versatile Connectivity Options

These groundbreaking loudspeakers offer unparalleled flexibility with multiple inputs and BLUETOOTH connectivity. With a built-in 3-channel mixer and two WIRELESS USB inputs compatible with PROEL U24 microphone systems, the DIVA12A and DIVA15A can be utilized in various applications without the need for external equipment. The BLUETOOTH interface enables mono or stereo streaming, providing added convenience and versatility.

Key Features:

2-way active processed loudspeaker system

High-definition compression driver with titanium diaphragm

Wide-coverage 90° x 60° constant directivity horn

Long-excursion woofer for deep bass response

Built-in 3-channel mixer with MIC/LINE inputs and EQ controls

High-definition DSP with 24-bit converters and FIR filters

5 DSP presets for optimal sound tuning

BLUETOOTH audio interface with STEREO LINK

Color LCD display for easy DSP editing

Lightweight, compact, and ultra-durable PP cabinet

Ergonomic handles for effortless transportation

Slanted shape for optional use as a stage monitor

Four M10 flying points for versatile mounting options

"The PROEL DIVA12A and DIVA15A represent a new standard in active loudspeaker technology," said Antonio Ferranti, President at Proel North America. "With their unparalleled sound quality, versatile connectivity options, and intuitive user interface, these systems empower audio professionals to deliver exceptional performances in any setting."

Availability:

The PROEL DIVA12A and DIVA15A active loudspeaker systems were unveiled at the NAMM Show on January 25, 2024, and are available now through authorized Proel North America dealers throughout the USA and Canada.

For more information, visit proelnorthamerica.com/diva.

About Proel North America: 

Proel North America, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is the exclusive distributor of the Proel family of Italian engineered musical instruments, pro audio, recording gear and music accessories brands to the USA and Canada.

Proel, founded and headquartered in Italy since 1991, designs, engineers, and manufactures world-class musical instruments, pro audio, recording gear and music accessories that are faithful to the highest expectations of musicians.

For more information about Proel North America, visit proelnorthamerica.com. 

Freddy Wexler Co-Directs Billy Joel’s New Music Video For “Turn the Lights Back On”GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and producer Freddy Wexler can now add music video director to his long list of accolades, as the chart-topping hitmaker co-directed Billy Joel’s first new music video in decades for his new single “Turn The Lights Back On.” Utilizing groundbreaking technology, the video was directed by Freddy Wexler and Warren Fu (Daft Punk, Dua Lipa), with the concept also conceived by Wexler. The masterfully shot video showcases Billy Joel performing the beloved track to an empty theater, as he transitions into different versions of himself that span many decades of his legendary career. Creating a unique time capsule for Billy Joel fans across the world, the video aims to remind music lovers of all types why he remains one of the most influential artists of all time and a generational storyteller without comparison. This is another unique cultural moment created by

Wexler who convinced Joel to record his first pop song in 30 years, cowrote and produced it, and helped oversee its release. 

Wexler is founder of The Brain Music, a 360 music company specializing in publishing, records, and management.

Watch “Turn the Lights Back On” HERE.

Primary Wave strikes deal with Village People for publishing, recorded music, name and likeness rightsFounded in 1977, Village People have sold more than 100 million records worldwide
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From Rod Stewart’s $100m catalog sale to a takeover bid for Believe… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days…
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Music in YouTube Shorts triples the total reach of the Artists usedYouTube Shorts featuring an artist's music tripled the average artist's total reach, according to YouTube global music chief Lyor Cohen. ..
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DistroKid staff seek Union affiliation via Communications Workers Of AmericaStaff members at digital music distributor DistroKid have elected to join the National Association of Broadcast Engineers and Technicians (NABET Local 16), a union within the Communication Workers of America...
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Futurebirds and Building a Loyal Fanbase: #1 Ditch the Discount CodesDiscounts encourage impulse purchases, not meaningful relationships. But there are proven ways to build a supportive community of fans...
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Anthropic trained its AI to rip off copyrighted lyrics, music publishers allege in escalating court battleUMG, Concord and ABKCO allege that Anthropic's AI chatbot is still spitting out copyrighted lyrics, despite Anthropic's claim to the contrary
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Knice Gives NYC Hip-Hop a Fresh Voice with Lauten Audio MicrophonesAudio engineer and scene curator Devonne ‘Knice’ Knight has been one of the key sonic and community architects of the modern New York hip-hop scene. As senior engineer of Platinum Sound Recording Studios, Knice’s production work on breakout tracks by artists such as French Montana, Rich the Kid, and Desiigner have given a fresh sonic signature to hip hop’s hometown. In addition to his work in the studio, Knice has also been a passionate advocate for up-and-coming talent, generating a welcoming atmosphere in his studios and hosting vibrant, community-focused events such as Pass the Aux to encourage young artists to get involved. As part of his mission to give this new generation a fresh voice, Knice has made the Lauten AudioEden, Atlantis, and Clarion a key part of his recording workflow.

The sound of beliefFor more than 18 years, Knice’s workflow has been built around delivering high-quality tracks to his clients at an often astonishing level of speed and quality. A major component in his recipe for success has been his focus on building the confidence of his artists and collaborators from the ground up and encouraging them to deliver their best in a very competitive space. “You don’t want to have to convince people to wait until the mixing stage for them to start believing in the potential of a track,” he explained. “You need something close to the end product as quickly as possible to get people to believe in the record and if you aren’t an engineer, you aren’t used to listening to ‘rough’ versions of music. For me, I’ve always focused on delivering the best that I can from the get-go.”

“Our job as engineers is to inspire artists with sounds to get a quality performance,” he continued. “We have a lot of influence in that way, and if an artist is inspired on a sonic level in the headphones, that feeds back into the performance you get.”

Inspiring belief in his collaborators also extends to giving them confidence in their own voice by curating a sound that is both cutting and powerful on a track. Having exhausted the standard microphone choices, Knice found himself looking for something fresh that could provide a new sound for his artists. “By the time I was working with Brandy and J. Critch I knew we needed a new sound in the studio,” he said. “I was so tired of the same microphone collection and I needed something that could cut through a track without too much processing.”

“That was when I tried my first Lauten Audio Mic, the Eden, and we immediately fell in love with it.”

A new sonic signatureIn his search for the right vocal microphones, Knice favors those that fit into his high-speed workflow without needing additional processing to get the sounds required. In Eden, Atlantis, and Clarion, he found a trio of useful variations on a specific sonic flavor that serve that exact purpose. “It’s that warm tube sound right away, but it has a cut that you don’t find in other mics,” he explained. “The clarity and the diction you get on them immediately cuts through and that matters more than anything when making music like this. Clients want to hear themselves sound good and you get that right away with Lauten.”

“You get addicted to the feeling of pressing play and hearing the finished thing and you don’t have to saturate them or use EQ to get it.”

Although he’s found himself using less processing since he began using Lauten, part of the signature sound has been his strategic use of Lauten’s Multi-Voicing modes on Eden and Atlantis specifically. Not only has this given him the signature ‘cut’ that his tracks have, it’s also allowed him to give performers a different variation of the same, inspiring sound to suit different ways of performing. “The tone (Multi-voicing) switches give you the ability to get an artist comfortable with a mic while also helping them to better understand their own voice,” he said. “‘Forward’ sounds amazing on rapping and gives you all that cut and clarity, but if they want to sing, you just switch it to ‘Neutral’ and it’s that smooth, warm sound you want.”

“Having it right there in the artist's hands to help make that choice brings them into the process even more, and you’re able to learn together while creating something.”

Creating something together remains at the core of Knice’s enterprise. Between cutting tracks, training artists and engineers, and hosting events in New York City that champion new artists, fresh sounds, and a sense of vibrant togetherness, he remains a passionate advocate for the community that is at the core of New York’s hip-hop culture. “There’s a huge ecosystem in New York City specifically for music and when I say we want to curate the sound of a particular area, I mean that we want to do something with cultural significance where we’re all making art with each other and everyone can play a part in it,” he said. “I feel very empowered with Lauten products – building community, sonic imprints, education, and just being able to excite people outside of the audio community about all of this stuff. That’s what it’s all about for me.”

About Lauten Audio Lauten Audio is a family-owned maker of original, inspiring microphones. Currently available products include the flagship “Eden” tube microphone, the award-winning “Atlantis” FET condenser microphone, the groundbreaking “Synergy Series” of noise-rejecting condenser microphones, and the new Series Black family of condenser microphones. Lauten Audio and its diverse family of users can be found in studios, on stages, and in homes worldwide.  

 For more information, visit http://www.lautenaudio.com or call 1-877-721-7018. 

87.6% of all musicians releasing music are ‘Undiscovered’A new Chartmetric report puts grim stats to just how difficult it is to make it in music, with the vast majority classified as "Undiscovered" - which it defines as artists that have yet to establish a brand or following...
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Book Smart vs. Street Smarts: Why you need both in the music businessIt is very important to get an education, but it is equally important to learn from experience. You can learn a lot from books and courses, but an evening spent at a band's merch table can be as instructive as a full semester of learning...
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A musician’s guide: What are UPC and ISRC codes and why you need to know about them?Did you know that whenever you release new music, you need a UPC for every album or single and an ISRC for each individual track? by Chris Robley from the. Continue reading
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