Responsive LCD Backlights With A Little Lateral ThinkingLCD televisions are a technological miracle, but if they have an annoying side it’s that some of them are a bit lacklustre when it comes to displaying black. [Mousa] has a solution, involving a small LCD and a bit of lateral thinking.
These screens work by the LCD panel being placed in front of a bright backlight, and only letting light through at bright parts of the picture. Since LCD isn’t a perfect attenuator, some of the light can make its way through, resulting in those less than perfect blacks. More recent screens replace the bright white backlight with an array of LEDs that light up with the image, but the electronics to make that happen are not exactly trivial.
The solution? Find a small LCD panel and feed it from the same HDMI source as a big panel. Then place an array of LDRs on the front of the small LCD, driving an array of white LEDs through transistor drivers to make a new responsive backlight. We’re not sure we’d go to all this trouble, but it certainly looks quite cool as you can see below the break.
This may be the first responsive backlight we’ve brought you, but more than one Ambilight clone has graced these pages.

Erica Synths Launches Nightverb Desktop Reverb UnitErica Synths has officially launched its Nightverb desktop reverb unit, created in collaboration with 112dB. Nightverb is a new stereo reverb desktop unit that features a unique and musical custom algorithm and powerful save/recall functions for all parameters — all in a sleek aluminum case to aesthetically match Erica Synths' successful lineup of desktop units.

Redefining reverbIn creating Nightverb, the developmental focus was on the musical aspect of the effect – which offers extremely long decay tails without loss of harmonic integrity. Since multiple parameters can be adjusted at once, notes can be played individually and held in chords, pitch-shifted at a whim or used to create massive, ambient textures.Features: 

A unique, very musical stereo reverb algorithm by 112dB.com

Erica Synths custom DSP engine

12 parameters for detailed reverb design

All parameters are MIDI CC controllable

2-way MIDI communication (parameters can also transmit MIDI CC messages)

Freeze function with chromatic tuning – playable via MIDI notes (MIDI keyboard)

A configurable footswitch input

30 factory presets and 70 user preset slots

Preset export via USB

Dimensions: 23cm x 14,5cm x 7cm (including knobs)

Weight: 833g 

What's included

NIGHTVERB reverb effects unit

Universal 12VDC wall wart adapter with the power cable

User manual
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Binaural beats are known for their positive effects on the brain. Universal Music has invented tech that can generate and add them to existing audio tracksMBW has unearthed a recent patent application from Universal that could have a significant impact on the wellness space
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FLOSS Weekly Episode 790: Better Bash Scripting with AmberThis week Jonathan Bennett and Dan Lynch chat with Paweł Karaś about Amber, a modern scripting language that compiles into a Bash script. Want to write scripts with built-in error handling, or prefer strongly typed languages? Amber may be for you!

– https://github.com/Ph0enixKM/Amber
– https://amber-lang.com/
– https://docs.amber-lang.com/
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You can now make takedown requests for AI-generated YouTube videos that mimic your likenessThe video platform is working to mitigate the worst impacts of AI content, even as it works to develop AI tools
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Accentize update dxRevive Pro The latest version of dxRevive Pro updates two of the plug-ins algorithms and adds an entirely new one in the form of EQ Restore.

Diplo denies revenge porn allegations amid lawsuitDiplo has shared a statement online after a lawsuit was filed accusing the artist of distributing revenge porn.
The DJ was sued by his accuser last month (27 June). A woman named as “Jane Doe” claims he sent sexually explicit videos and photos of her to another woman. Diplo has denied these allegations in a post shared to Instagram.
Written in the caption below a range of images of Diplo partying across Europe, he writes, “Don’t believe what you read in the news. I don’t own a 100 million dollar mansion, I didn’t pay 450k euros to rave in Ibiza and I didn’t send dirty Snapchats in 2017… Let’s talk about how lucky I am to party with you guys and how good the raves are here in Europe .. (Athens Croatia Prague done… Paris up next).”

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Court documents have been obtained by Rolling Stone, which reports that “Doe” filed the lawsuit in California District Court, and alleges she was 21 when she met Diplo, whose real name is Thomas Wesley Pentz. She claims he invited her to his Manhattan hotel room in June 2016 after beginning their relationship by sending sexual images two months prior.
Doe allegedly had a casual seven-year relationship with the DJ and producer, who she claims would occasionally and consensually record their sexual encounters. She says she made it clear that these recordings should remain private.
The lawsuit claims that in 2023, Doe received a message from a woman saying she was in possession of sexual videos and images of Doe, allegedly sent via Snapchat in October 2018. The document states, “Upon information and belief, defendant Diplo has continued to disclose and/or distribute [Doe’s] intimate images and/or videos from 2018 through present.”
MusicTech has contacted a representative of Diplo for comment. His attorney, Bryan Freedman, described the woman’s lawsuit as an “obvious shakedown” attempt in a statement provided to Rolling Stone.
If you have been affected by the issues reported in this article, you can find information and support via the Revenge Porn Helpline.
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Threads has 175 Million monthly active usersThreads has reached a level that musicians and music marketers must pay attention to. Meta-owned Twitter rival Threads now has 175 million monthly active users just a year after launching.
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Davisynth offers Ripple Delay Free for macOS and Windows
Ripple Delay Free is a plugin that aims to give users all the benefits of a multi-tap delay without the often tedious workflow. Davisynth is no stranger to creative delay plugins; towards the end of 2023, the developer gave us Spiral Delay, which has already become a favorite for some. Now, the developer is giving [...]
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15 ways to overcome writer’s block as a musician
We share 15 actions you can take to overcome writer's block and start creating great music again.

TuneCore launches pay-per-use AI-powered mastering service to help artists on a tight budgetTuneCore has launched its very own mastering service which utilises AI technology to produce “professional-quality tracks” for artists on a budget, and increase the chances of their songs being played by listeners worldwide.
TuneCore Mastering’s AI was not trained on any copyrighted material, in line with its “four pillars for responsible AI engagement”: consent, control, compensation, and transparency. The tool is available for all TuneCore artists on a pay-per-use model for $5 per track.

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Self-releasing artists can use TuneCore Mastering to get their music’s audio quality on par with or, as the brand says, exceeding industry standards. The tool should help your tracks sound great on all streaming services and speaker configurations, and highlight its unique individual qualities.
To use TuneCore Mastering, artists simply upload their audio, wait a few minutes for it to process, and then listen to their optimised track before downloading and distributing. This can of course be done through TuneCore itself. Artists are also able to receive full-length previews as often as they want before purchasing the mastered versions.
Its AI tech focuses on fixing technical issues found in uploaded tracks without changing the artistic vision of each song, treating them without presets or biases based on genre. By providing access to mastering on a budget, TuneCore believes it will enable artists to start earning money from their music earlier in their careers.
Andreea Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer at TuneCore, comments, “TuneCore Mastering is the latest addition to a suite of products helping TuneCore artists around the world make better music. Audio mastering helps ensure that an artist’s music sounds polished and complete, but comes with a significant financial and technical barrier for many artists.
“TuneCore Mastering’s ethically-built AI technology alleviates these barriers, providing an instant audio mastering option for artists who wouldn’t have the means to have a professional master it for them. Through TuneCore Mastering, we are excited to be able to offer our artists the ability to easily and affordably ensure their music sounds the way it is meant to be heard across all platforms and audio configurations.”
Find out more over at TuneCore.
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Italian producer and multi-instrumentalist Mouth Water blends house with nostalgic ‘80s electro pop on mesmerising new single, BlackoutAd feature with Through The Void.
Following a successful set at this year’s Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona, Mouth Water – the brainchild of Italian producer and multi-instrumentalist Lawrence Fancelli – is well and truly soaring. And he’s continuing that upward trajectory with the release of his electrifying new single, Blackout.
Produced at Fancelli’s own state-of-the-art OSB Studio in Tuscany and mixed by Mark Yardley of Stanton Warriors, Blackout is a mesmerising amalgamation of stunningly mixed melodic house elements, hypnotic beats and a foray for Mouth Water into the nostalgic realm of ‘80s electro pop.
Thematically and lyrically, the track invites listeners to embrace their darker, more uninhibited selves – which emerge in the absence of societal norms and expectations – and to confront their hidden desires and the thrill of surrendering to them.

Interestingly, Blackout features female vocals, which Fancelli describes as an “unusual choice” for Mouth Water.
“I usually first come up with either a chord progression or get inspired by messing around with my analogue synths,” Fancelli explains of his creative process. “Then I build on top of that, experimenting and sometimes going down dead ends to find a sound that moves me. Then I come up with the vocal melodies, if any, and finally I write the lyrics trying to fit them into these melodies.”
Blackout is just the latest peak in a diverse and successful career for Lawrence Fancelli, who started out behind the scenes as a sound engineer and bass player in New York and Florence, Italy.
Fancelli later established OSB Studio in an idyllic old farmhouse in the Tuscan countryside, which has since become the birthplace of his Mouth Water project – which debuted in 2019 – and a sought-after recording facility in its own right.
Another of Fancelli’s career highlights to date came with an electric performance at this year’s Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona, Spain.

The set went so well, in fact, that Mouth Water has been booked to support Sheffield dance pop band Sophie and the Giants on tour this summer, kicking off in Italy in early July. Dates are not available as of yet, but you can stay tuned to Mouth Water’s Instagram page for more information.
As for what attendees can expect of Mouth Water’s forthcoming performances, a “somewhat unusual show”, thanks to his characteristic blend of DJing and multi-instrumentalism.
“I love the innovation and freedom that electronic music enables, especially in live situations where a single individual can perform an entire concert solo by creatively combining electronic and traditional instruments,” he says.
“[It’s] somewhere between a concert and a DJ set. Also [there’s] a good amount of danceable music, even though I have to stay pretty concentrated on stage due to the multitasking nature of the set.”
You can stream Blackout now, and keep an eye on Mouth Water’s website and socials for more info surrounding his upcoming tour dates with Sophie and the Giants.
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8 lessons on How to Build a Loyal AF FanbaseLearn why loyal and engaged fans are crucial to sustaining a successful career and how to build a superfan community.
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Touring Safely: Protecting Your Gear and VehicleMakng money from live performances is both more important thanks to streaming and harder thanks to inflation and increased competition than ever. Now more than ever, doing it smalrtly matters.
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VSL introduce Synchron Solo Violin & Cello VSL's latest release adds some soloists to the Synchron Series, capturing performances by the Synchron Stage Orchestra’s concertmaster, Marina Dimitrova and first chair cellist, Florian Eggner.