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Canada’s CMRRA and SX Works Global Publisher Services strike partnership with Barbados’ COSCAP'COSCAP is proud to embark on this transformative journey with CMRRA and SX Works Global Publisher Services,' said CEO Erica K. Smith Ph.D
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Clavia unveil Nord Grand 2 The latest Nord stage piano promises to deliver the responsive feel of an acoustic grand thanks to the use of Kawai’s premium triple-sensor Hammer Action keybed.

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Techno producer, DJ and Sandwell District member Silent Servant has diedTechno DJ John Juan Mendez, otherwise known a Silent Servant, has passed away.
The news of his passing was shared earlier today by Resident Advisor. According to RA, Mendez’s management, Triangle Agency, contacted the publication to confirm the producer’s passing. The cause of death was not disclosed.
Despite his DJ pseudonym, Mendez was anything but silent in his musical career. Mendez spent over 30 years navigating the electronic circuit, his first release coming out in 1998 under his original alias, Jasper. In those years, Mendez slowly became a prominent, influential, and respected techno artist in the scene.
From his work alongside Regis, Female and Function in collective Sandwell District, to his own solo work, Mendez proved time and time again that he had a keen ear for captivating techno production and exhilarating DJ sets. Mendez’s sets were a sight to behold, earning him regular slots at top-grade techno clubs like Berghain and Tresor. As Resident Advisor sadly notes, Mendez was set to perform in Phoenix, AZ tonight.

As well as his DJing, creating music wasn’t his only skill; following his time in Sandwell District, Mendez also launched music label Jealous God alongside former Sandwell District partner Regis and James Ruskin. The label allowed Mendez to platform the potential future of the techno genre, supporting daring acts that forayed into the realms of post-punk, dub and classical minimalism.
As well as challenging and pushing the limits of the techno genre, he also regularly shined a spotlight on brilliant new artists on his monthly NTS Radio show.
Looking back on Mendez’ final November release feels rather bittersweet. The short EP, entitled In Memoriam, feels bleakly named in retrospect. An archival compilation from Sandwell District, WHERE NEXT?, was also announced earlier this week.

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Brian Eno, Charli XCX and Laurent Garnier to speak at AVA London 2024Belfast’s AVA festival is set to make a return to London from 29 February to 2 March, today unveiling a multi-day, multi-venue format that will showcase both a conference and club event series, with the former featuring speakers such as Brian Eno, Charli XCX, and Laurent Garnier.

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The conference, spanning two consecutive days at The British Library, The Standard, and KOKO, will serve as the focal point of AVA London 2024. It aims to unite leaders, creatives, and visionaries in the electronic music and arts industries, offering a platform to explore themes such as Future, Community, Impact, and Pathways.
Brian Eno, the legendary musician, visual artist, and climate activist, will open the conference on Thursday with a keynote conversation in association with EarthPercent. Attendees can expect insights into Eno’s influential role in addressing the climate and biodiversity emergency, as well as the intersection of art and environmental advocacy.
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Charli XCX, the innovative pop artist, will contribute her perspective on the evolving landscape of the music industry, while electronic music pioneer Laurent Garnier will share his wealth of experience and insights in a keynote discussion, providing reflections on the past and future of electronic music.
While the conference takes centre stage, AVA London 2024 will also feature a dynamic club lineup with performances by DJ Daddy Trance (Marlon Hoffstadt), DJ Boring, Or:La B2b Spray, Amaliah b2b Danielle, DJ AYA, Byron Yeates, Aika Mal, and Sloucho (Live), among others.
Tickets for the conference day are £113. Find out more at AVA.
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Plugin Boutique’s January sale sees up to 95% off plugins by Eventide, UJAM and moreNew year, new you – so why not bulk out your audio arsenal or totally revamp your sonic catalogue?
If you’re on the hunt for some new VST plugins, then you’re in luck. Plugin Boutique’s January sale is offering top-drawer audio plugins at a fraction of the price, with up to 95% off of more scalers, EQs, and harmonisers than you can shake a stick at.

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Some of the pickings include the Universal Audio UAD Bundles Holiday Sale exclusive, which is packed out with a wide selection of bundles sampling the very best vintage gear, allowing used to capture a raw, full-bodied analogue sound. The UAD Producer Edition Crossgrade Bundle boasts 22 unique plugins, from the Moog Minimoog, Opal Morphing Synth, and the Pure Plate Reverb to add natural depth to your recordings.
Instrumentally, the bundle also has the Ravel Grand Piano, a gorgeous emulation of a Steinway Model B grand, a well as the Waterfall B3 Organ, an emulation of the classic Hammond B3 Organ and its companion Leslie 147 rotary speaker cabinet – and there’s plenty more. The sale will strip off a whopping £199.50, the bundle currently going for just £399.00.
Elsewhere, the Eventide & Newfangled Audio Manufacturer Focus sale will make mixing and mastering far easier. Select plugins are available with between 40-61% off, from the revered Blackhole (£67.96), to the lush, dynamic acoustic of Tverb (£85.16). Even the funky H910 Harmonizer, used by the likes of AC/DC to David Bowie to Frank Zappa, is up for grabs at just £110.96.
UJAM is also offering its SPARKLE 2 rhythm guitar (£16.95) and SILK (£17.00) virtual instruments for over 80% off.
For more info, head to Plugin Boutique.
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FKFX Audio’s Forthcoming Sylab Vowel Filter is Free for Limited Time
FKFX Audio is now giving away its first plugin with the LFOGrid tool, the Sylab vowel filter, for a limited time on Windows and Mac. The company is about to launch LFOGrid, which is a tool for “effortlessly creating musical LFO curves.” The tool is integrated into three of the company’s forthcoming plugins: Sylab, Obvious [...]
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NAMM 2024: Korg’s new Opsix mkII promises “more variety than any single synth has ever been able to achieve before”NAMM 2024: Korg is set to showcase its latest game-changing synthesizer at this year’s NAMM show.
A step up from the original Opsix – which launched in late 2020 – the Opsix mkII is a six-in-one synth is set to expand on its predecessor with its expansive array of innovative new sound components, real-time controls and a wide choice of thirty high definition effects to play with.

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Korg promises that the Opsix mkII has “more variety than any single synth has ever been able to achieve before”, and we’re prepared to believe this based on its polyphonic capabilities being upped to 64 voices, allowing users to layer more sounds to create more rich, more intricate soundscapes. There’s also a 16-step pattern sequencer to boot.

Korg has made hands-on, real-time control quick and easy with the Opsix mkII’s illuminated data entry knobs and faders. There’s also an OLED digital display panel with a spectrum analyser and oscilloscope, allowing for a quick, instant snapshot of your workflow.
Much like the first-generation Opsix, the mkII version has six operator modes, including Subtractive, Semi-Modular, Analog (Modeling), Waveshaping, Additive, and Classic FM.
It offers the same modulation matrix, with three EGs, three LFOs, and 12 virtual patches for a wide variety of routing possibilities. But the 3-stage effects processing will allow users of the newer model to muster a slightly more fine-tuned, unique and expressive sound.

The mkII will also offer a selection of analogue-style filters, such as the Korg MS-20 low-pass/high-pass filter, and the powerful and smooth Korg PolySix low-pass filter.
There’s also a randomiser button that will reset the synth’s parameters and generate an entirely fresh sound. This feature can shake up everything, or be restricted to just randomising the operators, algorithms or sequences. Hopefully the feature will encourage users to experiment, plunging them into sonic palettes they normally wouldn’t stumble upon.
When it launches, the Opsix mkII will be priced at £699.
For more info, head to Korg.
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6 ways musicians can use an EPKElectronic press kits (EPKs) offer musicians a simple way to bring their accomplishments on social media, streaming, live, and more together in an attractive package that can be shared with. Continue reading
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10 Videos every Musician should create, and most are simple to produceVideo is one of the most effective ways to promote music. That’s why music marketers focus on TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and YouTube. by Chris Robley from the Reverbnation Blog A. Continue reading
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Why do we stop discovering new music as we get older?This week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday resurfaces a post that may have music marketers rethinking their career choices. It’s a study that shows how our musical tastes calcify as young as. Continue reading
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Korg to launch KingKORG NEO + Opsix, Wavestate & Modwave Modules Korg are planning a number of launches in 2024, ranging from reintroductions of discontinued models to desktop versions of more recent favourites. 

Autobeat Is A FREE AI Drum Sequencer Plugin
Axart Software released AutoBeat, a free drum sequencer plugin for Windows and macOS (paid version also available). AI seems to be all the rage these days. We already covered free AI music generators, but the technology is now also being used to generate MIDI, edit audio, and much more. Now, I’m familiar with the good [...]
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