Ableton Live 12 is now 25% off — but not for longFor a limited time, you can save up to 25 per cent off Ableton Live 12 Standard and Suite purchases, including upgrades, at Sweetwater and Thomann. That equals a saving of up to $225, so now is probably the best time to download the DAW if you’ve been holding out.
Deals on Ableton Live don’t come around often, with the last one happening over Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024. This flash deal isn’t hanging about long, either — you’ve only got until 19 May 2025 to get your hands on it.
In cash terms, the deal means that new users to Live 12 can pick up Live 12 Suite for $525 (saving you $225) and Live 12 Standard for $373 (saving you $66). Meanwhile, owners of Ableton Live Lite, Intro, Standard and Suite versions 7 through to 11 can make some killer savings on upgrade prices, too.
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Ableton Live 12 is currently one of the most popular DAWs on the planet, used by myriad producers in electronic, hip-hop, pop and alternative music.
We scored Ableton Live 12 a 9/10 in our review in 2024, praising its new MIDI editing and MIDI generation tools, powerful browsing features and calling it “the best clip-based DAW around.”
But which version should you get?
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Well, Ableton Live 12 Standard edition has 13 instruments, 16 sound packs and 42 effects, and the full-fat Suite version provides 20 instruments, 33 sound packs and 58 audio effects. If you’re looking for a vast sound palette, Suite will be tremendous value for you; if you’ve already got a ton of third-party plugins and a big sound library, you can probably save a few bucks and go for Standard.
In our review, we added: “Ableton has pulled off the trick of keeping Live fun and accessible on the surface while providing a great depth of tweakability (much more so now than in the earlier years) and including heavyweight extras like the Max For Live design environment with the Suite edition,” we said in the review.
“Many users will find that the Standard edition suits their needs perfectly well, since the main thing you gain with the pricier Suite is more instruments and effects – otherwise the functionality is essentially the same.”
Check out the deal at Thomann and Sweetwater.
 
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Learn How To Book Live Shows: Free Touring 101 Online CourseIncome from live shows accounts for 80% and more of most musicians' income. Learn how to book live shows with this free self-guided online course for musicians and all of us who work with them.
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Dorico SE6: Steinberg updates FREE music notation software for macOS and Windows
Dorico SE is Steinberg’s free music notation software for macOS and Windows, and it was recently updated to version 6. Music notation software has come a long way since the likes of SCORE in the late 1960s and even the early days of Sibelius. These days, there’s no shortage of useful options, including a few [...]
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Anukari’s 3D Physics Synthesizer now available Anukari have announced that a beta version of their innovative physical modelling software instrument is now available for purchase, along with a free demo version for those who are keen to check it out.

Deadmau5 turns CDJ-3000 into Elden Ring controller – and fights the hardest boss in the gameThe deadmau5 and James Hype feud is far from over it seems, as deadmau5 is now truly flexing his muscles when it comes to showing his CDJ skills. How? By using it as a controller to play Elden Ring.
The disagreement began as Hype shared a promotional video to his Instagram earlier this week to promote his new live show, SYNC. In it, he references old comments made by deadmau5 (which he has since claimed were taken out of context) during a livestream in 2021, when he suggested that most DJs play pre-recorded sets at large events.

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In the video from Hype, he says his new live show really is live, and triggers the deadmau5 logo and a large image of him to flash up around his set up in response to the music he plays. Of course, the ever outspoken deadmau5 didn’t simply ignore this clip, and responded across multiple comments and in two response videos of his own.
In one video, he was seen using a CDJ to control his movements in the Elden Ring video game, and he hasn’t quite stopped there. In another video, he’s now shown himself using his CDJ-3000 to fight what is the game’s toughest boss, demigod Malenia.
Though he does die in the conflict, viewers are still rather impressed. However, one Instagram user comments, “I don’t think it’s about James Hype anymore lol”. The video shows the first bit of in-game conflict tackled using the CDJ, but deadmau5 has also shared some other clips giving a little insight into how he set it up which you can view below.
Hype has not yet replied directly to these comments or videos from deadmau5, but has since shared a story promoting his appearance at EDC festival in Las Vegas on Sunday which also shows a sign reading “heat warning” and some eye emojis. Deadmau5’s next live appearance will be on 31 May at Forbidden Kingdom for a DnB set.
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View the full lists of scheduled live dates for both James Hype and deadmau5.
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Spotify’s AI DJ now takes requestsSpotify’s AI DJ feature has been given an update, and you can now personalise the music it plays using voice control.
Up until now, DJ X – who commentates between plays – has not been interactive, with only the ability to change the music it plays by skipping tracks using regular controls. Now, by simply using your voice, you can ask the DJ for requests to match whatever mood you’re in.

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Spotify’s DJ feature is available to its premium subscribers only, across more than 60 markets. The new request feature is only available in the English language for now. Spotify also notes that the feature is still in its beta testing phase, and won’t produce results for non-music-related requests, like audiobooks or podcasts.
However, DJ can handle a combination of genre, mood, artist, or activity-related voice requests. To use it, open up the DJ feature on Spotify (you can do this through the search tool) and simply press play. When you’re ready to switch up the music, press and hold the DJ button in the right-hand corner, and it will beep when ready to listen.
“We know that listeners have asked for more ways to interact with DJ and enjoy more control over their listening sessions. That’s why we’re excited to share that DJ is now taking music requests, giving Premium users in more than 60 markets an entirely new way to curate the vibe of their listening sessions in real time,” comments Spotify.
“Serving up suggestions using AI and insights from our global editorial experts, DJ helps you uncover new tracks, rediscover old favourites, and connect deeply with the music you love.”

In other Spotify news, the streaming platform recently celebrated even more user growth, as across the first quarter of the year, it recorded its highest subscriber net adds since 2020.
In its new Q1 report, Spotify also revealed a record high operating income (its profit after deducting operating expenses), which rose to €509 million across the quarter, and a premium subscriber count of 268 million – an increase of 12 per cent year over year, marking the the second-highest Q1 in Spotify’s history.
You can find out more about Spotify and its AI DJ feature via the Spotify Newsroom.
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How Bandcamp is Thinking About SuperfansThis week on the New Music Business Podcast, Ari is joined by Dan Melnick, General Manager of Bandcamp, to discuss how Bandcamp helps artists monetize fan relationships.

"My 16 Years" is a ballad by a young Belarusian singer and streamer Pchёlsh.
Musically, it is a mix of all possible styles, but all of this can be described as pop-rock. It is quite obvious that Pchelsh sings about his life, and this is always interesting to listen to...

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#Upcoming #Artist @Pchelsh

Position Music Signs Songwriter, Producer & Musician Dave Cohen To A Global Publishing Deal(L-R): Mark Chipello (Partner and Head of A&R, Position Music), Hannah Babitt (President and Founder, BABZ), Dave Cohen, Chandler Thurston (A&R, Position Music), Tyler Bacon (Founder and CEO, Position Music)Tyler Bacon, President and CEO of Position Music, released a statement on Tursday to announce that "Dave Cohen has signed a global publishing deal with the company. The writer, producer,and musician has credits with high-profile artists such as Elle King, Shaboozey (feat. BigXThaPlug), Chris Chris Lane, Morgan Wallen, and Alli Walker.""Dave Cohen is a Nashville-based producer, songwriter, and four-time Academy of Country Music winner for Keyboard Player of the Year," they said. "Originally from Canada, Dave has built an impressive career working with some of the biggest names in music. As a highly sought-after session musician, he has played on records for Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Old Dominion, HARDY, and Ella Langley, among many others."“I’m grateful to be surrounded by a team of people who believe in the work I pursue. Chandler Thurston (Position) in partnership with Hannah Babitt (BABZ Management), is the obvious fit—the right creative family to work alongside in this new season and next chapter, within Nashville, Los Angeles, and beyond,” says Cohen."Cohen joins a Position Music publishing roster that includes Tinashe, Cannons, Audien, Polyphia, Steve Solomon, Khal Yassein, Sam Tinnez, John “Feldy” Feldmann, Jack LaFrantz, Zach Skelton, Maya K, Joe Kearns, Peter Thomas, Austin Powerz, Brandyn Burnette, Layto, Dru “Falconry” DeCaro, Judah & the Lion, KANNER, No Love For The Middle Child, Erik Ron, NoMBe, RJ Pasin, and more," they added."You'd be hard pressed to find a person in Nashville who doesn't already love and respect Dave Cohen,” says Chandler Thurston, A&R at Position Music. “I am excited to have him as our first signing out of our Nashville office. Dave is a diverse writer and producer whose talent allows him to work across many genres. I can't wait for the future as we've already hit the ground running."Cohen is managed by Hannah Babitt of BABZ Management."We are thrilled to partner with our friends at Position Music as Dave Cohen enters this next chapter of his career. As BABZ Management continues to grow our presence in the global market, we remain focused on aligning top-tier talent with the industry’s most respected publishing partners. Dave’s exceptional artistry, combined with Chandler Thurston’s impeccable reputation in Nashville and Position Music’s existing global presence, sets the stage for a powerful, multi-genre, multi-market trajectory; one that we are proud to support and help shape," says Babitt.Visit positionmusic.com for more.The post Position Music Signs Songwriter, Producer & Musician Dave Cohen To A Global Publishing Deal first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

CoinShares Q1 net profit falls to $24MCoinShares, a digital asset investment firm with offices in the United States and Europe, said its net profit fell to $24 million in the first quarter of 2025, a 42.2% decrease from the same period a year ago.Although CoinShares’s profits and EBITDA remained positive in Q1 2025, the margins declined compared to the same period in 2024. Last year, CoinShares posted a net profit of $41.5 million and an EBITDA of $35.5 million in the first three months. Year-over-year, CoinShares’s net profit dropped 42.2% and its EBITDA fell 15.5%.The firm’s ETPs contributed to the quarter's performance. For Q1 2025, CoinShares’s ETPs saw net inflows of $268 million, with $202 million coming from its Physical Bitcoin (BITC) ETP. Revenue related to assets under management increased from $24.5 million to $29.6 million, a rise of 20.8%.Year-to-date, CoinShares’s stock is down 9.4%, according to Google Finance. CoinShares disclosed a $30 million EBITDA in Q125, despite market turbulence. Source. CoinSharesIn a letter to shareholders, the company's CEO, Jean-Marie Mognetti, said macroeconomic headwinds during the quarter exceeded market movements. “What we are witnessing is not mere market volatility — it is a wholesale transformation of the global economic order.”According to Mognetti, Ether's underperformance over the quarter led to $23 million in outflows from its CoinShares Physical Staked Ethereum ETP (ETHE). "Due to broader market corrections — including a 12.1% decline in Bitcoin prices — assets under management (AuM) fell 10.7%, closing Q1 at $1.52 billion.”Related: Robinhood beats Q1 estimates despite revenue, crypto trading dipCrypto companies show mixed results during market upheavalThe first wave of Q1 2025 earnings from crypto firms suggests a broadly negative quarter, with revenue declines across sectors.Coinbase revenue, for instance, fell 10% quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2025, as transaction revenue plummeted 19% to $1.3 billion. Kraken, another US-based cryptocurrency exchange, saw its revenue decline 7% from Q4 2024. Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin treasury company, Strategy, also missed Wall Street's estimates, alongside Bitcoin miner Core Scientific.The quarter was marked by high volatility across financial markets after US President Donald Trump unleashed global tariffs on trade partners, dragging the BTC price to lows of $78,000 over the period. Ether (ETH) also experienced a significant pullback. Magazine: Financial nihilism in crypto is over — It’s time to dream big again

New York-focused VC Work-Bench has raised a fresh $160MWork-Bench, whose portfolio includes unicorns Spring Health and Socure, just raised a $160 million Fund IV to quadruple down on backing companies in New York City. The firm announced the raise in a blog post on Monday, saying the latest fund will support seed-stage founders building enterprise software. Checks will range from $2 million to […]

5 mix automation tips: Reverb, delay, and more
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Thermal Monocular Brings the Heat at 10X[Project 326] is following up on his thermal microscope with a thermal telescope or, more precisely, a thermal monocular. In fact, many of the components and lenses in this project are the same as those in the microscope, so you could cannibalize that project for this one, if you wanted.
During the microscope project, [Project 326] noted that first-surface mirrors reflect IR as well as visible light. The plan was to make a Newtonian telescope for IR instead of light. While the resulting telescope worked with visible light, the diffraction limit prevented it from working for its intended purpose.

Shifting to a Keplerian telescope design was more productive. One of the microscope lenses got a new purpose, and he sourced new objective lenses that were relatively inexpensive.
The lens sets allow for 5X and 10X magnification. The lenses do reduce the sensitivity, but the telescope did work quite well. If you consider that the lenses are made to focus cutting lasers and not meant for use in imaging devices, it seems like an excellent result.
Missed the thermal microscope? Better catch up! Do you need a thermal camera? Ask a duck.

Tone Empire EDYNpre analog-style saturation plugin is FREE until May 20
Tone Empire has released EDYNpre, a tube saturation plugin based on the classic Electrodyne 1204 console, and it’s completely free to download until May 20th. EDYNpre brings the character of a vintage mixing console to your DAW, offering a bold, punchy sound with plenty of analog vibe. Based on the image on Tone Empire’s website, [...]
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Music publishers file amended lawsuit against AI firm Anthropic, which they say ‘bolsters the case’ over company’s ‘unauthorized use of song lyrics’Music publishers have refiled their legal complaint against Anthropic, and the AI company has once again moved to have the case dismissed
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