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Building Your Own DVB-S2 ReceiverGenerally, a digital TV tuner is something you buy rather than something you make yourself. However, [Johann] has always been quite passionate about the various DVB transmission standards, and decided he wanted to build his own receiver just for the fun of it.
[Johann]’s build is designed to tune in DVB-S2 signals transmitted from satellites, and deliver that video content over a USB connection. When beginning his build, he noted it was difficult to find DVB reception modules for sale as off-the-shelf commercial parts. With little to nothing publicly available, he instead purchased a “Formuler F1 Plug & Play DVB-S2 HDTV Sat Tuner” and gutted it for the Cosy TS2M08-HFF11 network interface module (NIM) inside. He then paired this with a Cypress CY7C68013A USB bridge to get the data out to a PC. [Johann] then whipped up a Linux kernel driver to work with the device.
[Johann] doesn’t have hardcore data on how his receiver performs, but he reports that it “works for me.” He uses it in South Germany to tune in the Astra 19.2E signal.
We don’t talk a lot about DVB these days, since so much video content now comes to us over the Internet. However, we have still featured some nifty DVB hacks in the past. If you’re out there tinkering with your own terrestrial or satellite TV hardware, don’t hesitate to notify the tipsline!

New Turbo Max drums from Alesis Aimed at aspiring drummers of all ages, the latest addition to Alesis’ extensive product range has been designed to offer a fun entry point into drumming while still delivering some serious pro-level features.

Four super-rare early Minimoog prototypes to go on display at the Moogseum in NovemberThe Bob Moog Foundation has announced it will be showcasing four Minimoog Prototypes at Asheville, NC’s Moogseum, in partnership with the Museum of Music Technology (MMT), in an exhibit which will run between 14 and 16 November.
As part of the cost of entry ($16), visitors will be able to ask MMT staff questions about the iconic analogue synth’s prototypes – Models A, B, C and D – which will be out on display.

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According to Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation: “This will mark the first time that all four prototypes are exhibited together at a museum outside of the Museum of Music Technology.
“The exhibit will trace the rich history of this seminal instrument that helped bring synthesis to the gigging musician, and through them to a world of music enthusiasts.”
First released in 1970, the Minimoog has an illustrious past, with some of its earliest adopters including Yes’s Rick Wakeman, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Rush’s Geddy Lee, Paul and Linda McCartney, Gary Numan, Kraftwerk, and many others.
The Minimoog first began in 1969, though, with the Minimoog A prototype serving as engineer Bill Hemsath’s demo model for the larger Moog modular synths.
Credit: Bob Moog Foundation
Slightly more compact than the Model A, Model B later came with three identical oscillator sections; noise, filter, and master tuning sections; amplitude and filter contour controls, as well as a front-mounted power switch.
Credit: Bob Moog Foundation
Model C was the first prototype to replace existing circuits from the modulars with new simplified circuit designs. Its panel design saw heavy involvement from Bob Moog, who added rocker switches, and fitted the cabinet with its portability-enhancing fold-down panel.
Credit: Bob Moog Foundation
With mass production in mind, the final Model D came with all new circuit designs, a wood trim and left-hand controller sliders that Bob Moog envisaged would allow for more “human nuance”.
Credit: Bob Moog Foundation
“We are honoured to help preserve and share Bob Moog’s legacy by bringing the Minimoog prototypes into public view,” says Vince Pupillo, Sr, Founder and President of EMEAPP (Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project).​
“We value the important work of the Bob Moog Foundation and are grateful for the chance to share these wonderful artifacts with the Moogseum’s guests.”
To learn more about the Moogseum – and to purchase tickets for the 14-16 November Minimoog Prototype exhibit, visit Eventbrite.
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Karno add UA 1176 to SEPIA Platform Karno have announced that Universal Audio have joined as a SEPIA platform partner, bringing the iconic UA1176 compressor into its digitally controlled analogue system.

DAWJunkie offers the Padness Jr lush pad synth for FREE in a limited-time offer
Despite being a relatively new developer, DAWJunkie has hit the ground running, and we’re covering them for the second time this month. This time, they have released Padness Jr, a free lush pad synth for macOS and Windows. Earlier in September, we looked at the limited-time offer providing a collection of five one-knob effects plugins [...]
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Helsing responds to “misinformation” surrounding its activities after Massive Attack becomes latest band to pull music from SpotifyMassive Attack have become the latest band to announce their departure from Spotify in response to the AI military investments of CEO Daniel Ek.
The Bristol-based trip-hop band issued a statement last week announcing the move, while also revealing they’ve joined No Music For Genocide, a collective of over 400 artists and labels who have blocked their music from streaming services in Israel.

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In a post on social media, the band wrote: “In support of the No Music For Genocide initiative, Massive Attack have made a formal request to our record label (Universal Music Group) that our music be removed from all DSP streaming services in the territory of Israel.”
They added: “Unconnected to this initiative and in light of the (reported) significant investments by its CEO in a company producing military munition drones and AI technology integrated into fighter aircraft, Massive Attack have made a separate request to our label that our music be removed from the Spotify streaming service in all territories.”
The band also added: “In the separate case of Spotify, the economic burden that has long been placed on artists is now compounded by a moral and ethical burden, whereby the hard-earned money of fans and the creative endeavours of musicians ultimately fund lethal, dystopian technologies. Enough is more than enough. Another way is possible.

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Massive Attack join a growing list of artists who have removed their music from Spotify, including Deerhoof, Xiu Xiu and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard.
Spotify and Helsing – the AI military company of which Daniel Ek is an investor and chairman – have since responded to Massive Attack’s statement, hoping to correct what they call “misinformation” surrounding Helsing’s activities.
“Currently we see misinformation spreading that Helsing’s technology is deployed in war zones other than Ukraine,” Helsing writes on its website. “This is not correct. Our technology is deployed to European countries for deterrence and for defence against the Russian aggression in Ukraine only.”
The official Spotify for Artists Instagram page has also commented on Massive Attack’s post, writing: “Hi, Joe here from Spotify. I want to clarify a few things. Spotify and Helsing are two totally separate companies. And while I can’t speak for Helsing, I’m well aware they’re not involved in Gaza.
“I know because I had the same questions myself, and asked. Helsing’s efforts are focused on Europe defending itself in Ukraine. If you want to talk about Spotify and royalty payouts, happy to have a conversation. Thank you for hearing me out.”
As it stands, Massive Attack’s music is still available on Spotify. The group’s latest album, Heligoland, arrived in 2010.
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Daniel Gergely releases free version of Spirals pitch-shifting delay plugin
Daniel Gergely has updated Spirals, his creative pitch-shifting delay plugin, introducing a new free version alongside an improved preset browser and a host of performance upgrades. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because we covered the free beta of Spirals back in 2022. The concept was promising even then, but it’s come a long way [...]
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21 Musicians Who Made It After 30Does age matter in music? Here are 22 musicians, including Sia, Rachel Platten, Bonnie Raitt, Louie Armstrong, who made it after the age of 30.

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A Serial Mouse for a Homebrew 8-bit Computer[Too Many Wires] has a custom computer he’s building. He wanted a mouse, but USB is a bit of a stretch for the fledgling computer. We might have opted for PS/2, but he went for something even older: a serial mouse connected with a DE-9 (colloquially, a DB-9). Check it out in his recent video update on the project below.
Don’t remember serial mice? They were very common many years ago, and apparently, you can still buy new ones, which makes you wonder what people are doing with them. If you are an old hand at serial, you’ll immediately know why he couldn’t get it to work at first. If you haven’t worked with RS-232 gear before, you’ll learn a lot.
The protocol is simple enough, and you can read the code or find plenty of old documents. He’s using a UART chip, which offloads the CPU. However, the PS/2 mice are very easy to work with directly, and you could skip the +/- 12V RS-232 and other issues.
Either way, however, using an RS-232 or PS/2 mouse in a project is relatively straightforward. You might not think you need a mouse, but don’t forget, they are really accurate two-axis sensors. An optical mouse on a motion table, for example, could be worth something.
The computer is based on [Ben Eater]’s design, if you want more details on that. Can’t decide between RS-232 and PS/2? You don’t have to.

Trump says Lachlan and Rupert Murdoch might invest in TikTok dealThe Trump administration has been talking up a potential TikTok deal this weekend, with President Donald Trump telling Fox News on Sunday that Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan are "probably" going to be involved.

23DSP releases FREE 23MS-ED Mid/Side Encoder/Decoder plugin (open beta)
23MS-ED is a free stereo tool that allows you to process the mid and side channels independently. The plugin is available in AU and VST3 formats for macOS and Windows, and you can download it directly from the developer’s Gumroad profile after entering a value of €0 or greater. Apple users will encounter the familiar [...]
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KAGE Music launch free KG Series plug-in suite KAGE Music have introduced the KG Series, a collection of free, analogue-inspired audio plug-ins aimed at lowering barriers for music creators.

Film - TV - Theater - Games: DropsMercury Studios has announced the Blu-ray release of Peter Gabriel: Taking the Pulse, which drops on October 10 and captures the former Genesis front man’s powerful performance with the New Blood Orchestra. Filmed at the historic Arena di Verona in Italy in 2010 and directed by Anna Gabriel, the concert features Gabriel performing songs from his album New Blood with bold orchestral reinterpretations of his beloved songs, arranged by John Metcalfe. With 50 musicians, vocalists Melanie Gabriel and Ane Brun, and a striking visual backdrop, the film showcases Gabriel’s enduring artistry through a dramatic, reimagining of his most popular songs. Get it at store.mercurystudios.co.Depeche Mode’s concert film Depeche Mode: M will receive a limited theatrical and IMAX release beginning on October 28 and following the film’s Tribeca premiere earlier in the year. Directed by Fernando Frías de la Parra (Oscar-nominated I’m No Longer Here), the documentary captures the band’s three sold-out Mexico City performances to more than 200,000 fans at Estadio GNP Seguros during the English electronic group’s Memento Mori Tour in 2023. Released through Sony Music Vision and Trafalgar Releasing, the film screened in more than 2,500 theaters worldwide. Blending live performance with cultural storytelling, Depeche Mode: M examines music, mortality and Mexican death traditions, while celebrating the musical legacy of the band. Find out if the film will be showing near you at depechemodem.com. GRAMMY Award-winning composer Carla Patullo released her new album Nomadica, inviting listeners into a “dreamlike realm of memory and music.” Influenced by the loss of her mother, Patullo crafted an entrancing soundscape of ethereal vocals, orchestral swells and electronic pulses, while weaving in recordings of trains, water, and wind. Featuring contributions from Martha Mooke, Lorenza Ponce, Leah Coloff, Tonality choir, Martha Wainwright, Frederika Krier, and the Scorchio Quartet, this album is a musical journey through grief and healing, and a meditation on love and connection. For more information, contact Sarah Roche at sarah@whitebearpr.com.T-65b Records has released the Original Game Soundtrack for Giant Squid’s Sword of the Sea, featuring music by award-winning composer Austin Wintory. Departing from his lush orchestral and global folk styles, Wintory crafted a score centered on solo piano and children’s choir, with solo strings contributed by cellist Tina Guo, custom Native American drone flutes and winds by Kristin Naigus, men’s choir, and electronics. As in all Giant Squid titles, the score is dynamic and adapts to gameplay, underscoring an atmospheric surfing adventure that explores humanity’s relationship with nature. It’s inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding games. Contact Chris Galasso at chris@whitebearpr.com for further details. FX and Hollywood Records has released Alien: Earth (Original Soundtrack), created by Emmy-winning composer Jeff Russo (Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, The Last Rodeo) as the musical companion to the first of the sci-fi horror Alien franchise to take place on Earth. Russo brought in new musical textures while honoring the franchise’s earlier two scores, sustaining the haunting tension of the original film—the Ridley Scott creation released in 1979—while channeling the momentum of the second film. Russo used voices with acoustic instruments to humanize the score, which he said was to find the connection between alien, human and hybrid, amplifying the series’ high-stakes narrative of survival and terror on Earth. For more information, contact Chris Galasso at chris@whitebearpr.com.The post Film - TV - Theater - Games: Drops first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.