Free Filtron plug-in from Polyverse Polyverse’s latest plug-in houses a state-variable filter that also offers some built-in saturation processing and interesting modulation capabilities.

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Lyft wants to kill surge pricingLyft has been cutting fares in order to secure more riders, and it’s working. Bu that success has come with a (literal) cost.
The ride-hail company reported Tuesday during its second quarter 2023 earnings an increase in riders and decrease in revenue per active rider. That discrepancy was fueled by a decision by the company to “price in line with the market,” according to CEO David Risher.
Lyft’s revenue per rider decreased almost 5% quarter-over-quarter, while the number of active riders increased in the second quarter to 21,487 riders, up from 19,552 in the first quarter.
Lyft appears to be not only trying to keep prices competitive with Uber, it’s also working to kill off surge pricing, or “primetime” as the company calls it.
During Tuesday’s earnings call, Risher said that surge pricing might work to incentivize more drivers during peak service, but it also acts as a demand suppressor when riders don’t want to pay exorbitant fees just to get home after work.
“[Primetime pricing] is a bad form of price raising,” said Risher. “It’s particularly bad because riders hate it with a fiery passion. And so we’re really trying to get rid of it, and because we’ve got such a good driver supply…it’s decreased significantly.”
Lyft’s driver supply is the highest its been in three years (up more than 20% year-over-year) and the average hours per active driver has reached a new high above 2019 levels, according to a spokesperson for Lyft.
Risher noted that this has helped the share of rides affected by surge pricing drop down 35% from the first quarter.
“That has a revenue implication — we’re actually taking less money,” said the executive. “But it’s good for our riders, and it’s good for our overall market results.”
At least in the short term, ditching surge pricing might serve as a differentiator for Lyft as it continues to compete with its so-called “big brother” Uber.

The king of the TR-808: Egyptian Lover on the iconic drum machine
Egyptian Lover sat down with us to discuss his relationship with the TR-808, bringing two hardware units and a vocoder to lay down some samples and vocals.

Live Review: MoonwalkerThe Moroccan Lounge   Los Angeles, CA 

Web: listentomoonwalker.com

Contact: romy@bighassle.com

Players: Harry Springer, vocals, guitar; Alicia Vigil, bass; Joan Daewin, drums

Material: Moonwalker is Guns N' Roses meets Led Zeppelin—who have dinner with Deep Purple. The music is loud, hard and in your face. They are reminiscent of the older jam bands of the ‘70s and ‘80s and have that spark to make it happen. Although they didn’t “jam it up” too much, the potential for it was there. The songs have a hard rock foundation, in the style of Zeppelin; A progressive rock layer on top of that, as with Deep Purple; and a raspy, colorful vocal frosting to finish things off.

Musicianship: The musicianship was excellent. Vigil was on point all night and she knew it. She stroked the audience in every which way while she grooved to every beat. Together with Daewin, they had the audience eating out of their hands as they laid down some incredible backdrops for Springer to paint on. One of the best rhythm sections of late. 

Performance: It started out flat, but slowly built its way up and ended in great fashion. Springer is a prodigious frontman and really knows how to handle a crowd. He made the “show” happen and he had the right crew to help him achieve it. Great drumming, great bass play and a great frontman make for an entertaining show. 

Summary: Moonwalker is edgy and fun and they’re ready to Rock out at any time. They are extremely fun to watch and the music is strong and tasteful (just not for everyone). Tunes like the bass/drum-driven “Doombox” and the Guns N' Roses-sounding “Disturbed Suburbia” will have you grooving in your seat and stomping the ground you’re standing on. “Tear Down the Wall” will take you back to the Led Zep days of yesteryear, and Springer will keep you there. “Turn Off This Song” will funk you out and the breakdown will make you sigh and say, “This is very cool!” Moonwalker brought the jams all the way from New York City and didn’t disappoint. Check them out now! – Pierce Brochetti

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Cool WAV Mega Freak Vol. 3 - MiniFreak Mega Freak Vol. 3 is a collection of 75 Presets for MiniFreak V by Arturia. Macros are assigned and the Mod Wheel is linked to the Filter Cutoff. https://soundcloud.com/coolwavtracks/machine-mega-freak-vol-3-demo-track... Read More

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BandLab becomes first music creation platform to support ethical AI alliance, the Human Artistry CampaignBandLab was the only music creation company at Ai4, a conference focused on uniting business leaders and data practitioners across all industries to facilitate the responsible adoption of AI
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BandLab announces support for Human Artistry Campaign – which favours the ethical development of AI in creative industriesBandLab has announced its support of the Human Artistry Campaign, an organisation which champions the ethical development of AI in creative industries.
In a presentation delivered at Ai4 2023 – a renowned artificial intelligence conference held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas – BandLab CEO Meng Ru Kuok confirmed the company’s support of the initiative.

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The presentation – titled Augmenting the Artist: How AI is Redefining Music Creation and Innovation – saw Meng showcase BandLab’s SongStarter technology, a musical idea generator powered by artificial intelligence within the BandLab platform.
Credit: BandLab
SongStarter generates unique beats, melodies, and chord progressions based on user input, and is built, BandLab says, to “empower new musicians by encouraging their creative exploration”.
According to BandLab, in the past 12 months, the platform has seen 15x growth in music created using its AI tools.
Elsewhere, Meng’s presentation highlighted BandLab’s commitment to ethical AI training and development. As the company reiterates, it is the first music creation platform to support the Human Artistry Campaign.
“BandLab reinforces its commitment to the thoughtful development of AI-driven solutions to ensure they support and protect emerging creators worldwide,” it says.
“By prioritising the responsible use of AI, BandLab aims to elevate human expression while driving innovation forward.”
Notably, BandLab stands out as the sole company representing music creation at Ai4 2023.
Formed only this year, the Human Artistry Campaign is a “coalition” that represents “countless types” of creatives, including actors, musicians, authors, journalists, visual artists, athletes and more.
Boasting 150 global members at the time of writing, the organisation is built around the fundamental belief that AI can never replace human creativity and spirit, and the rights of human creators must be protected.
The organisation champions seven core principles, which outline how AI can be responsibly used to support human creativity with respect to the “inimitable” value of human artistry and expression. These principles are:

Technology has long empowered human expression, and AI will be no different
Human-created works will continue to play an essential role in our lives
Use of copyrighted works, and the use of voices and likenesses of professional performers, requires authorisation and free market licensing from all rights holders
Governments should not create new copyright or other IP exemptions that allow AI developers to exploit creators without permission or compensation
Copyright should only protect the unique value of human intellectual creativity
Trustworthiness and transparency are essential to the success of AI and protection of creators
Creators’ interests must be represented in policymaking

To learn more about the seven core principles, head to Human Artistry Campaign.
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Warner Expects ‘More Regular’ Streaming Price Hikes Ahead, and 3 Other Things We Learned On WMG’s Latest Earnings CallThe Warner Music Group boss announced an improved revenue performance from his company for calendar Q2 earlier today
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Roland Lifestyle to auction a one-of-one custom BMX bike for 808 dayRoland has teamed up with Roland Lifestyle and 1500 Sound Academy to auction off a one-of-a-kind 808 BMX Bike in celebration of this year’s 808 Day.

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The 808 BMX Bike pays tribute to the enduring impact of Roland’s iconic TR-808 drum machine on music over the past four decades.
According to Roland, the bike was commissioned from renowned graffiti artist and custom vintage BMX designer, DUROTHETHIRD, and is made from all original vintage parts including a 1993 Dyno Compe frame, GT power series cranks, Odyssey pedals, Dyno pretzel bars, Panaracer tires, custom wheel hubs and other classic parts and accessories.
Credit: Roland Lifestyle
The auction went live at 12AM PDT and ends on 16 August at 11:59PM PDT. Proceeds from the auction will help fund a scholarship for an inspiring artist to attend the on-campus Music & Industry Fundamentals Program at 1500 Sound Academy in Inglewood, CA.
“I believe music is a ladder for the soul to reach the highest realms and to participate in an initiative to help a student gain access to one of the best music schools in the world is an honour,” says Roland Lifestyle founder and creative director Nathan Chandra. “It is exciting to work with the 1500 Sound Academy and Roland to help fund the dream of music for the next generation.”
“1500 Sound Academy was founded with the goal to give back to our community,” says Larrance ‘Rance’ Dopson, Grammy-winning producer and co-founder of 1500 Sound Academy. “It is an honour to be a part of Roland’s iconic 808 global celebration where art, music, and culture help young artists fulfil their dreams.”
Learn more about the 808 Day 2023 BMX Bike at RolandLifestyle.
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“We don’t pay to play”: Behringer further outlines policies regarding supplying free gear to reviewersAfter a widely publicised feud with content creator Loopop last week, Behringer has clarified its stance on providing free gear to influencers for reviews.
The beef began when Loopop called out Behringer for suggesting he wouldn’t review the brand’s gear because it wouldn’t send him items for free.

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“Hey Behringer this is Ziv – Loopop, please stop spreading the lie that I stopped reviewing your units because you wouldn’t send me any for free,” Loopop said in a statement.
“I first reviewed your synths without any contact with you (Model D, Neutron). At that point you offered to send me a few others, which I accepted and disclosed.
“When you made the offensive video about Peter Kirn and started copying affordable products from existing manufacturers with zero innovation (swing), I became disgusted with your corporate culture, which I see now includes spreading lies like you did now.”
Loopop was referring to a video dating back to 2020, in which Behringer attracted widespread criticism for releasing a bizarre clip attacking Kirm that appeared to use antisemitic tropes. Behringer later apologised.
Now, Behringer has further outlined its policies regarding supplying free gear to reviewers.
“We understand that our social media admins may not always be aware of the complete history, as people and situations change over time,” the company writes in a Facebook post. “However, we have implemented clear policies to avoid any conflicts of interest.”
Behringer goes on to assert that it doesn’t “pay for any reviews or influencers”, or “engage in paid advertisements, and says it’s “discontinued providing free gear to influencers”. It adds that it only offers free equipment to “individuals who actively contribute to the product’s design and testing as compensation for their time”.
“We firmly believe that our customers are fully capable of evaluating the equipment themselves and making informed decisions,” Behringer continues. “Our primary goal is to pass on these savings directly to them.
“If this means we will lose sales because the media and influencers don’t support us, we remain focused on our principles and customer-obsessed approach. Our primary concern is ensuring the integrity and authenticity of our products and maintaining transparency with our customers.
“We understand that not everyone likes us because we are disrupting the market, but nothing will stop us from delivering utmost value to our customers. That’s what we stand for, and this will never change.”

Why we don't "pay to play"We understand that our social media administrators may not always get it right, as they may…
Posted by Behringer on Monday, August 7, 2023

And in another Facebook post published more recently, the company further clarifies its economic philosophy.
“Purpose before profit,” it writes. “At Behringer we pay zero dividends to shareholders and we reinvest all our earnings. This is the reason why we’re selling our products at such low prices and at times even below cost.”

Purpose before ProfitAt Behringer we pay zero dividends to shareholders and we reinvest all our earnings. This is the reason why we’re selling our products at such low prices and at times even below cost.
Posted by Behringer on Tuesday, August 8, 2023

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Spotify expands DJ, Apple starts Discovery Station, Amazon adds to AMPEach of the latest rounds of launches from the three top music streamers offers a different path to listening and discovery. Spotify DJ Spotify has expanded its English-speaking AI DJ. Continue reading
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