Acousticsamples VWinds - Double Reeds Following on from the success of our VHorns libraries, we're delighted to announce that the first part of our brand new VSeries library, VWinds Double Reeds, is now available to purchase... Read More

Chowdhury DSP Releases FREE ChowMultiTool Plugin
Chowdhury DSP released ChowMultiTool, a freeware plugin that provides several useful tools for your DAW. ChowMultiTool didn’t blow me away with its feature set, but it’s a useful little plugin I’ll keep handy for future use. The developer aptly describes it as a “Swiss Army Knife” plugin, which is spot on. So, what do you [...]
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Music streaming is predicted to soar this summerAs lifestyles shift to active mode this summer, so will time spent on listening to audio, a medium they can consume wherever they go, according to a new survey. A. Continue reading
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Collabs are a major contributor to success on SpotifyHere is an in-depth look at some of the music crossover collaborations that made waves on Sptoify both in and out of the artist’s usual genres. Read and learn how. Continue reading
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A talk with DropTrack CEO Paul LoebThe week’s Indie Spotlight shines on experienced musician and business executive Paul Loeb, who talks about his journey to success and his latest venture DropTrack. from A2IM This week, meet. Continue reading
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VST Buzz Offers 70% OFF Excite Audio’s Lifeline Lite Bundle
VST Buzz offers a massive 70% off Excite Audio’s Lifeline Lite Bundle for a limited time. Excite Audio’s Lifeline Lite Bundle consists of Lifeline Expanse Lite and Lifeline Console Lite. The two plugins would usually cost $99, but you can get them both for just $29 for the rest of May 2023. We’ve covered Excite [...]
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Acustica release Sunray plug-in suite Acustica have designed the Sunray plug-ins to faithfully recreate vintage American vacuum tube technology.

Rescopic Sound Releases FREE Sci-Fi Energy Weapons SFX Sample Pack
Rescopic Sound released a FREE version of its new Sci-Fi Energy Weapons sample pack. As the game audio industry continues to evolve, we are witnessing the emergence of new companies that specialize in producing sound effects. They aim to help sound designers, post-production houses, music composers, game developers, film editors, and also you, the bedroom [...]
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Tascam Portacapture X6 firmware update Latest firmware update brings several improvements to the device, providing users with more convenience and versatility.

Ford to bring Tesla’s charging tech into its future EVsFord has reached an agreement with rival Tesla that will give owners of Ford’s EVs access to more than 12,000 Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada. The deal was announced during a Twitter Spaces between Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk and Ford CEO Jim Farley.
However, this agreement reaches far beyond providing access to Tesla’s superchargers via an adapter, although aTesla-developed adapter will provide Ford F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit vehicles fitted with the Combined Charging System port access to Tesla’s V3 Superchargers.
More importantly, Ford said its future EVs will be equipped with Tesla’s charge port called the North American Charging Standard (NACS) starting in 2025. This suggests that Ford’s second-generation EVs, which for now is an electric truck and a three-row SUV, will come equipped with the Tesla charging tech.
Ford second-generation EVs with the NACS port will have the option of charging at CCS chargers via an adapter, according to Ford.
“We’re very happy to support Ford vehicles with the Tesla Supercharger network, and also provide API access,” Musk said Thursday. “So like a Ford vehicle can charge at a Tesla supercharger using a Ford app seamlessly. Essentially, the idea is that we don’t want the Tesla Supercharger network to be like a walled garden. We want it to be something that is supportive of electrification and sustainable transport in general.”
The charging connector in all Tesla vehicles offers AC charging and up to 1 MW DC charging. Its compact design and performance is considered superior to the Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors used by most EVs in North America. Last year, Tesla shared its EV charging connector design in an effort to encourage network operators and automakers to adopt the technology and help make it the new standard in North America.
Ford customers will have access to twice as many fast-chargers starting in spring 2024 through the agreement with Tesla, according to the automakers.
Ford customers already have access to its so-called BlueOval Charge Network, a public charging network with over 84,000 chargers including access to over 10,000 public DC fast-chargers. Additionally, Ford dealers are adding roughly 1,800 public-facing fast-chargers and locations to the BlueOval Charge Network by early 2024.
Ford to bring Tesla’s charging tech into its future EVs by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch

DeSantis looks like the choice for crypto enthusiasts in 2024Ron DeSantis understands the ethos of cryptocurrency. For single-issue crypto holders, that puts him ahead of the pack in the 2024 presidential race.

Prescription Songs Highlights LGBTQ+ Artists for PRIDE MonthAs attention is on PRIDE this month, Prescription Songs shines a light on its roster of LGBTQ+ artists. You can hear a sampling of their music here!

KIM PETRAS - Instagram | Twitter | Spotify – Making history this year, German pop singer/songwriter/performer Kim Petras’ Billboard #1 hit single with Sam Smith “Unholy” won the Grammy Award for best pop duo/group, making Petras the first openly trans artist to win in a major category. Since her historic win, her success has only continued with Petras hopping on a version of Meghan Trainor’s hit song “Made You Look,” releasing a follow up single “brrr” and joining Nicki Minaj for a collab. “Alone (with Nicki Minaj)” marks her second entry on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and was accompanied by a video that Billboard said serves “All kinds of main character energy.” Her list of accomplishments grew with her cover feature on the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, Met Gala appearances, and performances of “Unholy” alongside Sam Smith at both the Grammy and the Brit Awards. Petras is preparing for the release of her third full-length and first major label album release following her recent signing with Amigo and Republic Records in 2021. Her 7-track EP Slut Pop is out now.

cr1tter – Instagram | YouTube | Spotify - 19-year-old artist, lyricist, and songwriter cr1tter (formerly known as Payday) spent most of her childhood traveling state-to-state with her family. Often an outsider at whatever school she found herself at, cr1tter found an escape in music and a reliable friend in a Nintendo DS and $14 mic she purchased at Walmart. From 8-years-old, she immersed herself in poems and lyrics, raps and beats. Her music effortlessly blends the worlds of Hip-Hop, Pop and Alternative music while building upon her free thinking & hook friendly sound that her fans have come to know and love. Her latest album, A Wolf to a Spider, was released February 2023. JORDY - Instagram | Twitter | Spotify – Since signing a record deal with 300 Entertainment, JORDY has been on the fast-track, first with viral success on TikTok with his track “Long Distance” and “Story of a Boy” which created a trend for trans individuals to share their transitioning journey along to his song. He released his most recent full-length album BOY at the heels of this viral success with Huffington Post sharing that through this album JORDY “Embraces The Wisdom Of Queer Experience.” He’s also been recognized with television appearances (The Today Show and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon), a feature in YouTube Music’s 2021 Pride Campaign, a nomination for the “Social Star Award” at iHeart Radio’s 2022 Music Awards, main stage sets at Lollapalooza and Bottle Rock, and a GLAAD Award nomination for Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist. This success has resulted in over 100M cumulative streams (across platforms), and just under 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify, as well as press support from Teen Vogue, Paper Magazine, V Man and TIME Magazine. JOY OLADOKUN - Instagram | Twitter | Spotify – The daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Joy Oladokun sings with all of the poetry, pain, passion, and power her soul can muster. She’s earned several song placements including NBC’s This Is Us, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, and Showtime’s The L Word: Generation Q, among others, as well as unanimous critical praise from Rolling Stone (Artist You Need To Know), NPR (Tiny Desk (Home) performer), Billboard (top 10 best LGBTQ albums of 2020), Vogue, and late night performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Today Show. Other exciting honors for Oladokun this year include being selected as a finalist for the Recording Academy’s new Special Merit Award, Best Song for Social Change, an accolade honoring music that addresses current social issues while inspiring positive global impact, opening for John Mayer on his Solo Acoustic tour, and playing a run of her own headlining shows. Her latest full-length album Proof of Life is out now featuring a wide range of artist collabs including Chris Stapleton, Manchester Orchestra, Noah Kahan, Mt. Joy, and Maxo Kream. 

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Exporting your song: The best settings for bouncing audio explained
Learn about sample rate, bit depth, dithering, and the various other parameters you might come across when exporting your song from the DAW.