Music Tech takes center stage in Miami next weekThe first Miami MusicTech Summit is set for next Tuesday, March 25. The gathering will bring together global music tech leaders while showcasing the city’s exploding music tech and innovation scene.
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Brian Eno hates how Auto-Tune “turns a voice into every other voice” – but feels it can be useful for this one reasonBrian Eno seemingly has a love-hate relationship with Auto-Tune, as the ambient music legend feels that sometimes it just “turns a voice into every other voice”.
Auto-Tune, a plugin launched by Antares in 1997, is known for the way it distinctly processes vocals and adjusts pitch. Though some artists are happy to utilise the tech in their music (to much success), Eno feels it can sometimes contribute to a “super-pasteurised” sound.

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During an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s The Infinite Monkey Cage, hosted by Brian Cox and Robin Ince, accompanied by music academics Sam Bennett and Trevor Cox, Eno explains [via MusicRadar]: “It’s really quite unusual to have an actual performance recorded now – and I don’t see anything wrong with that. Nobody would expect every painting to be done on the same day it was started. We’re quite used to the idea in other media that you do something over an extended period of time, and that you can retract steps as well.”
However, he adds, “The problem of all of this is that you end up with super-pasteurised music where everything has been nicely finished and ironed out, and there’s no fibre left at all.” Moving on to how Auto-Tune can sometimes contribute to this, he continues, “I love the sound of Auto-Tune when it’s used for what it can do that human voices can’t do; I hate the sound of it when it just turns a voice into every other voice.”

Auto-Tune can form a significant and intentional part of the musical styles of electronic artists, such as the Brat summer queen herself, Charli xcx – who even previously joked during her SNL show, “I want to take a moment to thank someone who’s been there for me my entire career: Auto-Tune.” Other artists who have utilised its distinctive style are Daft Punk, T-Pain, Travis Scott, and many more.
You can listen to Brian Eno’s full appearance on Infinite Monkey Cage via BBC Sounds.
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Ethera Gold Odyssey & Atlantis 3.5 from Zero-G Zero-G's latest two Ethera instruments promise to deliver unparalleled vocal realism thanks to the use of their Adaptive True Legato technology.

Qobuz is the first streaming platform to have its average payout per stream officially validated – this is its rate and how it achieves itQobuz, the platform for high-resolution music streaming and purchasing, has shared the results of an independent review into its average royalty payout per stream.
The platform is the first of its kind to have its average payout rate per stream officially validated, which it says forms part of its “commitment to fairer compensation for artists”. The review reveals that on average, it pays five times more revenue per user than the market average.

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In the 2024 fiscal year, Qobuz paid an average of US $0.01873 per stream to labels and publishers. As a press release from the brand clarifies that if a track reaches 1,000 plays on Qobuz, this represents US $18.73 paid to these rights holders, who then pay out to the artists, songwriters and composers, according to the terms of their contracts.
In terms of average revenue per user (ARPU), Qobuz generated an average revenue of US $121.13 per year, where the market average is US $22.38 per year. The platform offers alternative approaches to streaming compared to its industry competitors, by offering an exclusive paid model only (no ad-free tier) to ensure higher compensation, for example.
Qobuz also offers access to uncompressed (lossless) and high-resolution audio quality to justify its premium positioning, and also has a download store where users (not limited to streaming subscribers) can buy albums in Hi-Res and CD quality.

Georges Fornay, Deputy CEO at Qobuz, comments, “Although numerous reports highlight our payout rates as among the highest in the industry, no streaming service had officially disclosed its rates until now. Today, we are taking this step for greater transparency.
“Our payout rates are now public. This unprecedented move in our industry is a necessary first step toward promoting a fairer and more sustainable streaming model. Choosing Qobuz means taking concrete action for fairer compensation for all artists and supporting musical diversity, values that our customers cherish.”
Find out more via the official Qobuz website.
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“This is a milestone for us”: Universal Audio’s new Apollo E Series brings UAD sound from studio to live stagesUniversal Audio has unveiled the Apollo E Series, based around a pair of peripherals for Dante‑networked audio systems and the Apollo x16D audio interface.
Aimed at bringing UAD plugins from studio to live setups, the Apollo e1x remote‑controllable Unison Preamp offers users Unison mic/line preamp sounds from API, Avalon, Manley, Neve, SSL, and more when paired with an Apollo x16D audio interface. You can link multiple Apollo e1x units with the included coupling bracket and integrated mic-stand mount.
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The Apollo e2m Stereo Headphone Amplifier and Line Interface, meanwhile, provides stereo headphone monitoring and line level I/O on a Dante audio network. Users can easily connect headphones, IEMs, powered monitors or wedges, as well as external outboard gear, analogue mic preamps, synths, drum machines, and playback devices anywhere needed.
Image: Universal Audio

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Both Apollo E Series devices feature mic stand mounting for live, broadcast, and networked studio use, and are compatible with any Dante audio system, adding network “endpoints” using Power over Ethernet (PoE) for all users, with or without an Apollo x16D interface.
“The Apollo x16D and new Apollo E Series are milestones for us,” says Bill Putnam Jr., CEO of Universal Audio. “Many Apollo users have been asking to be able to use realtime UAD plug‑ins with Dante‑networked systems, both in live sound applications and in recording studios. The Apollo x16D and Apollo E Series peripherals make it easy.”
Built upon elite‑class audio quality and HEXA‑core UAD processing, the Apollo x16D is an 18 x 20 audio interface that works with digital mixing consoles and networked audio systems over Dante, providing access to more than 200 UAD plug‑ins including Neve, API, Lexicon, SSL, and Auto‑Tune, as well as classic compressors like the Teletronix LA‑2A and UA 1176. Use it alongside the Apollo e1x and e2m for a complete networked audio solution.
The e1x and e2m are priced at $399 and $499 respectively. The Apollo E Series is now available to pre‑order through select local retailers, with global shipping set for this May.
Learn more at UA Audio.
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“There are so many synths I lust over, but this is the ultimate!”: Clive From Accounts on his dream piece of gearLondon-based producer and DJ Clive From Accounts has revealed his ultimate dream synth – and it’s a big one.
Speaking to MusicTech about the making of his latest record, The Very Best of Clive From Accounts, the musician – real name Richard Day – discusses his gear choices and the one synth that sits atop his wishlist.

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“There are so many synths I lust over but the ultimate would have to be the Oberheim Four (or eight!) Voice,” he says. “It’s four SEMs (two oscillators, multimode filter mono synths) sandwiched together for polyphonic or monstrous unison patches.”
The Oberheim Four Voice, originally released in the mid-1970s, is often revered for its warm, lush tone and thick analogue sound. Unfortunately, owning one today is no small feat – both financially and logistically.
“One just sold for £20,000 so it’s never going to happen but you can dream!” says Clive From Accounts. “I tried to make a copy once using four Roland se-02s. It worked but was a bit of a faff with the tiny knobs. I used that for the bassline on my track Pearls.”
Despite the Four Voice remaining out of reach, the producer does own another legendary Oberheim synth.
“I love everything Tom Oberheim has created, and one of my favourite synths I own is the Oberheim Xpander,” he shares. “It’s such a unique beast, super ambitious for 1984 – it’s like having a fully digitally controllable, modular analogue synth but polyphonic and dripping in vintage character. You can hear it all over my album, particularly the track Spectrum.”
His love for dreamy Oberheim synths notwithstanding, Clive From Accounts also makes it clear that musicians don’t actually need “fancy equipment or studios” to make “good music”.
“Not in the slightest,” he says. “That might sound silly after all the answers above but it’s true. Give me a phone and I’ll happily make you tunes all day. Ideas and passion are by far the most important things. Just get stuck in and find a way to make it work.”
The Very Best of Clive From Accounts is now out. Listen to the single Save Me below.

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VSL introduce Synchron Special Woodwinds The latest addition to VSL’s extensive sample library collection kits out the Synchron Series with a selection of additional woodwind content.

GUNS N’ ROSES ANNOUNCE DEPARTURE OF DRUMMER FRANK FERRERGuns N’ Roses announce the amicable exit of Frank Ferrer, the longest-serving drummer in their storied run. The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence over the past 19 years, and they wish him success in the next chapter of his musical journey. Frank first joined GNR during a show in June 2006 helping anchor the rhythm section during subsequent tours, including their recent outings featuring the reunited trio of Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan. His last show with the band took place November 5, 2023 in Mexico. The post GUNS N’ ROSES ANNOUNCE DEPARTURE OF DRUMMER FRANK FERRER first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

OpenAI’s o1-pro is the company’s most expensive AI model yetOpenAI has launched a more powerful version of its o1 “reasoning” AI model, o1-pro, in its developer API. According to OpenAI, o1-pro uses more computing than o1 to provide “consistently better responses.” Currently, it’s only available to select developers — those who’ve spent at least $5 on OpenAI API services — and it’s pricey. Very […]
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Bitcoin long-term holder behavior shift signals 'unique market dynamic' — ResearchBitcoin’s corrective phase set a four-month low at $76,600 on March 11. Despite this decline, long-term holders have continued to hold large amounts of BTC, suggesting a “unique market dynamic moving forward,” new research says. “Long-Term Holder activity remains largely subdued, with a notable decline in their sell-side pressure,” Glassnode said in a March 18 markets report.Long-term holders show signs of bullishnessBitcoin’s recovery comes as selling pressure among Long-Term Holders (LTHs) — wallets that have held Bitcoin for at least 155 days — begins to wane. The Binary Spending Indicator, a metric used to determine when LTHs are spending a significant proportion of their holdings in a sustained manner, shows a slowdown (see chart below) while the LTH supply is also beginning to rebound after several months of decline.“This suggests that there is a greater willingness to hold than to spend coins among this cohort,” Glassnode noted, adding:“This perhaps represents a shift in sentiment, with Long-Term Holder behavior moving away from sell-side distribution."Bitcoin: LTH spending binary indicator. Source: GlassnodeBull market tops are often marked by intense sell-side pressure and strong profit-taking among LTHs, which signals a complete shift to bearish behavior. However, despite Bitcoin's drawdown in recent weeks, this investor cohort continues to hold a large portion of their profits, especially for this later stage of the cycle, Glassnode said. This could suggest that long-term holders may still be expecting more BTC price upside later in the year.“This interesting observation may indicate a more unique market dynamic moving forward.”Bitcoin: Cumulative LTH realized profit. Source: GlassnodeNew Bitcoin whale accumulation reshapes marketsNew Bitcoin whales, addresses holding at least 1,000 BTC, where each coin has an average acquisition age of less than six months, are aggressively accumulating, according to CryptoQuant data.This signals strong conviction in Bitcoin’s long-term outlook among the new large investors.These wallets have collectively acquired over 1 million BTC since November 2024, “positioning themselves as one of the most influential market participants,” said CryptoQuant independent analyst Onchained in a March 7 analysis.The chart below shows that their pace has accelerated notably in recent weeks, “accumulating more than 200,000 BTC just this month.”“This sustained inflow highlights a shift in market dynamics, suggesting increased institutional or high-net-worth participation. ”Bitcoin supply held by new whales. Source: CryptoQuantMeanwhile, several crypto executives have told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin’s recent price drop was a “normal correction,” with the market just waiting for a new narrative and a cycle top yet to come.But not everyone agrees. For instance, CryptoQuant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju said that the Bitcoin bull cycle is over. He added: “Expecting 6-12 months of bearish or sideways price action.”This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

Miley Cyrus’ motion to dismiss copyright lawsuit over ‘Flowers’ denied by courtIf the court had accepted Cyrus' lawyers' argument, then copyright "could never be enforced" once the original authors sold their rights, the judge said
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black-sided sun PJ-6PJ-6 is a soundpack comprising 64 variable timbres created in TAL U-NO-LX synthesizer. No external effects used except for the mastering plugin (no EQ) on the master bus. The introductory... Read More

This M5Stack Game Is Surprisingly AddictiveFor those of us lucky enough to have been at Hackaday Europe in Berlin, there was a feast of hacks at our disposal. Among them was [Vladimir Divic]’s gradients game, software for an M5Stack module which was definitely a lot of fun to play. The idea of the game is simple enough, a procedurally generated contour map is displayed on the screen, and the player must navigate a red ball around and collect as many green ones as possible. It’s navigated using the M5Stack’s accelerometer, which is what makes for the engaging gameplay. In particular it takes a moment to discover that the ball can be given momentum, making it something more than a simple case of ball-rolling.
Underneath the hood it’s an Arduino .ino  file for the M5Stack’s ESP32, and thus shouldn’t present a particular challenge to most readers. Meanwhile the M5Stack with its versatile range of peripherals has made it onto these pages several times over the years, not least as a LoRA gateway.

Steinberg Nuendo 14 arrives Nuendo 14 comes packed with new additions such as a powerful automated mixing assistant, enhanced AI-powered dialogue transcription, sound effects preview capabilities and much more.

UJAM releases Vox Humana ($19), a legendary synth for a great cause
UJAM has partnered with the Bob Moog Foundation and synth ace Alex Ball to release Vox Humana, a recreation of an iconic Polymoog 280A preset. The Vox Humana soft synth is available for $19, and 100% of proceeds go directly to the Bob Moog Foundation. The Polymoog 280A hit the scene in 1978, and around [...]
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