McDSP announce SA-3 Spectral Processor McDSP's latest plug-in is said to excel at removing unwanted spectral spikes in dialogue, vocals and many other audio sources.

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MIDI is a communications protocol for connecting audio devices. It’s also one of the most widely used music-making tools and the core of every production software setup. Today, we’ll answer what MIDI is and how to use it, as well as break down MIDI terms, devices, and setups. Learning more about MIDI will help you [...]
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Yaeltex launches LIVE15 plug-and-play controller for Ableton Live Yaeltex, an independent Buenos Aires-based brand, has launched a 15-channel MIDI controller for Ableton Live. It requires no mapping, thanks to a custom remote script, and is ready to plug and play.
The device, called LIVE15, has a mixer at the bottom half with a full clip launcher and encoder section at the top.

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“LIVE15 is the fulfilment of a long-awaited dream: a big mixer for Ableton Live with full clip control,” says Yaeltex. When in use, LIVE15 displays an array of vibrant colours, and despite its large array of controls, the controller should still fit into your current set up with little difficulty.
With a height of 45 cm and width of 35.5 cm, it should fit on your desk space or store away with little difficulty – a soft case is included to help with this. LIVE15 also keeps things simple with an aluminium front panel and a handmade wooden case for a stripped back aesthetic.
There are 20 “endless” encoders, 48 mini potentiometers, 16 mini faders, and 208 RGB mini buttons on board. LIVE15 also has a USB type B port to connect the device to your computer (and ships with a USB cable included), is reprogrammable, hackable and has open source firmware.
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Back in May, MusicTech rounded up 13 of the Best MIDI controllers to buy so far in 2023 for Ableton Live. Our top selections included devices such as Ableton Push, Akai Professional Force, Novation SL MkIII, Zerodebug TouchAble Pro and also Yaeltex’s TURN.
LIVE15 is available now for $1,623. Find out more or purchase directly via Yaeltex. You can also learn more about Ableton Live and take a look at what feature are new in its latest Live 11 update now.
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Supercoolwicked accuses former collaborator Omar-S of assault due to unpaid royaltiesDetroit artist Supercoolwicked has accused her former collaborator Omar-S of assault on social media over unpaid royalties.
Supercoolwicked, real name Morgan Hutson, took to Twitter over the weekend to discuss an alleged incident at Detroit venue Paramita Sound on Saturday (4 November) in which she confronted Omar-S, real name Alex Omar Smith, over $10,000 in unpaid royalties from a previous collaboration. What’s Good For The Goose came out in October 2021 via Smith’s FXHE Records.

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“He responded with ‘fuck you bitch’ and proceeded to physically assault me including smashing a glass onto my head,” says Hutson. She then said it took three men to “pull this grown man off me” while he was pulling her hair.
“This was done in public with no concern of who saw, and many did. I am in shock, still processing, and taking the necessary legal steps.
“I would like to thank Dre, the owner of Paramita Sound, and others for protecting me during this assault. I am proud that I advocated for myself as a woman in this industry while being disturbed that I am the subject of another story of a man in power abusing a woman for demanding what is rightfully hers. Omar-S is a threat to this community.”
Many FXHE artists and figures in the Detroit scene at large have come out in support of Hutson and distanced themselves from Smith, including Fullbodydurag, John FM and JMT. Meanwhile, Paramita Sound has released a statement saying it stands with Hutson, while it’s also banned Smith and cut ties with his record label.
For his part, Smith has responded to Hutson’s allegations via Instagram, describing himself as “offended and hurt by the lies and salacious attacks to my character.”
He continues: “To be scrutinised and called names is one thing, and to suffer the physical abuse by Supercoolwicked is another. But for her to say that I attacked her pure and utter fabrication.”
“If someone believes that I owe them something, I have always been open to talking about it. If that doesn’t work, I will refer them to my lawyer, Todd Russell Perkins.”
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Rupert Neve Designs’ Newton Channel might be the best studio investment you could ever make£1,979, rupertneve.com
The late Rupert Neve was a true legend in the pro audio world. Mixing consoles he designed can be heard on thousands of recordings from the nineteen sixties to the present day. His most legendary preamp design from 1970 has been emulated countless times and will, no doubt, continue to be a basis for inspiration. British brand AMS Neve continues to offer the official original design.

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But here, we have a new channel strip from Rupert Neve Designs (RND), comprising a mic preamp, equaliser and compressor. A 1U, single rack space design, the Newton isn’t merely a scaled-down version of the company’s flagship Shelford Channel, but an all-new design featuring Class-A solid state technology in its signal paths.
As an analogue front-end, the Newton provides enough gain for any type of microphone, along with powerful, easy-to-use tone and dynamic control.
While the unit is primarily designed for processing sources heading into your DAW (or tape recorder if you’re proper old-school), it needn’t sit idle during mixing sessions since the EQ and compressor can be used together or independently to process previously recorded audio. You can even decide whether the compressor is placed before or after the equaliser in the signal path.
Rupert Neve’s signature on the Newton Channel
The mic pre offers a healthy 72dB of gain in 6dB steps from a 12-position rotary switch, plus you get +/- 6dB of fine gain control from the continuously variable Trim pot, so precise gain settings can be made. A 48v phantom power switch is provided for use with condenser mics and another switch engages the high-pass-filter. This filter allows accurate filtering of frequencies between 20Hz and 250Hz via a 31-detent HPF pot.
While the mic pre offers exceptionally clean and modern-sounding gain, there is also RND’s unique Silk mode, which adds harmonic content to audio for a more vintage flavour. It’s a wonderful feature, based upon the warmth, glow and sheen characteristics from the Amek 9098 range of the 1990s, though here we have two distinct types of colourisation. Silk Red adds harmonic enhancement to high-mid and high frequencies, whereas Silk Blue does the same for the bottom end from the low-mids downwards; the level of enhancement is controlled with the unit’s Texture pot.
The Newton’s EQ section offers both low and high frequency shelving controls along with a mid-band peaking EQ covering the 220Hz to 7kHz range. Bass frequencies can be boosted or cut at either 60Hz or 150Hz, while the top end shelf operates at either 8kHz or 16kHz. All of these available frequency points are controlled with 31-detent pots, operating within a range of +/- 12dB.
Rupert Neve Designs’ Newton Channel mic preamp
Dynamic range control comes courtesy of RND’s updated VCA compressor, a smooth, intuitive design with simple controls. A soft knee compression type kicks in with a 2:1 ratio, with attack time fixed at 20ms. Release times are user-adjustable, from a fairly fast 50ms to 500ms, controllable (like the threshold and make-up gain controls) with a 31-detent pot. Gain reduction is shown on an eight-segment LED meter, which doubles as an output meter.
Rear panel connectivity features a balanced XLR-1/4 inch TRS combo jack input along with a main balanced XLR output and a -6dB balanced XLR output. The main output uses a custom RND transformer while the -6dB output makes use of the centre tap of the transformer and enables the input to be driven harder without clipping the signal into your DAW. Along with power and ground-lift switches, the unit features a link socket to allow the connection of other Newton Channels.
On first listen, with an acoustic guitar recorded with an AKG C-414 B-ULS, it’s crystal clear that this is a first-class front end, offering an abundance of clean preamp gain. This is with gain set to moderate levels and no harmonic enhancement added. Here, the natural woody character of the C-414 is heard in all its glory, with a pure yet tonally vibrant presentation.
Rupert Neve Designs’ Newton Channel front panel
Experimenting with the Silk Red control is a blast, adding an airy openness that traditional EQ cannot provide. In some ways it’s reminiscent of the type of harmonic enhancement you might get with an aural exciter device, adding a beautiful top-end sheen to the sound.
At lower settings – and this is true of the Silk Blue control too – the harmonic enhancement is quite subtle, however when the wick is cranked-up, the guitar tone positively drips with rich harmonics.
Using both high-pass and the parametric mid-band EQ to cut low-end rumble and low-mid muddiness creates a brilliant tone, which is perfected with just a hint of added 16kHz super-top. A mild taming of dynamics, using the VCA compressor before the EQ in the signal path produces a final sound easily equal to our studio’s best outboard gear. As much as we love our valve mic preamps, Overstayer VCA compressor and EQP-1A equaliser, there’s a lot to be said for having this type of control at your fingertips, especially when you need to dial in a killer sound quickly. This is especially useful when you want to get a great performance – from vocalists particularly – without messing around with endless parameters on multiple units and losing the moment.
Recording a Fender bass guitar through a Bassman amp and cab shows the Newton to be a serious full-range unit, with none of the weak-kneed, low-end flub of many budget preamp designs. Once again the Silk control (Blue this time) provides extra strength in the lows to create a fabulously fat tone.
Rupert Neve Designs’ Newton Channel rear panel
There is no DI input on the front panel, although the rear panel input connector allows line-level equipment to be connected. Sure, a direct input for instruments would be nice, but this would add to the cost of the unit and, at this level, we feel most potential buyers will have a DI box already.
We award full marks to Rupert Neve Designs for this exceptionally capable and versatile channel strip, which not only sounds fantastic, but is also well laid out and boasts excellent build quality. The Newton isn’t a bargain basement design by any means, yet it could be the best hardware investment you ever make.
Key features

72dB mic preamp gain
Fine gain trim
Silk harmonic enhancement
3-band EQ with parametric midrange
VCA compressor
Choice of signal path order
Stereo link available

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Robotics funding saw another dip in 2023In 2021, robotics startups were flying high. Unlike other categories that had buckled under the strains of a global pandemic, interest in automation was at an all-time high, as companies attempted to navigate supply chain issues and ongoing labor shortages. Robotics and automation were insulated from broader investment slowdowns, but eventually, they, too, were impacted. […]
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Shakey Graves at the Ryman AuditoriumNashville was rocked by the triumphant return of Shakey Graves to the Ryman Auditorium. The Americana musician graced the stage on his latest tour, drawing in an enthusiastic crowd to one of the nation’s most iconic venues. 

Believe it or not, the man wasn’t born with the name “Shakey.” Alejandro Rose-Garcia adopted the stage name “Shakey Graves” in 2007 and hasn’t looked back since. The curious choice of name oddly suits his art. It’s a mish-mash of everything from folk to country, rock and roll to blues. The personification of Nashville. Yet, it’s somehow woven together to create a near seamless set leaving audiences in awe. 

Backed by a crew of musicians he’d been eager to tour with, Shakey Graves took to the stage to open the night with “Unlucky Sin.” The audience whooped and hollered as he made his way through the performance, throwing in a hefty serving of humor between songs. His personality shone through not only his musicianship, but also in his storytelling. In the middle of his set came the beloved “Tomorrow,” a song crowned by many in the crowd as a favorite.

He described some of his songs as “the soundtrack to a movie that doesn’t yet exist” and even did a selection of pieces as a one-man-band armed with everything he needed at his fingertips. And, perhaps… toetips? The show had a little something for everyone and checked all the boxes for a perfect Nashville night out. A raucous encore shook the house and had fans singing “Dearly Departed” all the way home. 

Don’t miss your chance! Find out where you can catch Shakey Graves on tour at https://www.shakeygraves.com/tour. 

SETLIST 

Unlucky Sin

Look Alive

Big in the World

Play Where it Lies

Playing Along

Hard Wired

Tomorrow

Limbo

Evergreen

Century City

Counting Sheep

Panzy Waltz

Blue Jay Way (cover)

If Not For You

Roll the Bones

Ready or Not

Family and Genus

Dearly Departed

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