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      Amazon Music for Artists revamps site, adds Case Study & How-To VideosAmazon Music for Artists continues its string of improvements with a new website design, instructional videos, and the first in a series of “For The Record” artist case studies. Conexión. Continue reading
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      Amazon Music for Artists continues its string of improvements with a new website design, instructional videos, and the first in a series of “For The Record” artist case studies. Conexión. Continue reading

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        Roland SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition features Jeff Jank design and new soundsRoland and LA-based hip-hop record label Stones Throw Records have teamed up to launch the SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition, an exclusive take on the popular portable sampler with a new look and new sounds.

        READ MORE: How the Roland SP-404 inspired a new generation of producers and beatmakers

        This version of the SP-404 MKII is covered in the Stones Throw logo with a custom aluminium faceplate, giving the unit a distinct, sturdy look. It was the work of Jeff Jank, an artist known for his work with the label, having created album artwork for Madlib & MF DOOM’s Madvillainy, Quasimoto – The Unseen and J Dilla’s 2006 album, Donuts.
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        The SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition, as well as looking cool, includes ten new sound collections from Stones Throw artists like Kiefer, Sudan Archives, and Mndsgn.
        When you purchase the new limited edition sampler, you also relieve a seven-inch vinyl record featuring two tracks by Kiefer and Mndsgn, created using their own SP sound banks. There’s a cassette mixtape by the renowned turntablist J.Rocc, featuring an exclusive 30-minute remix of music from the SP-404MKII x Stones Throw artists, making it a one-of-a-kind addition for collectors.

         
        The SP-404MKII was launched in 2021. It has a bright and detailed OLED display, 17 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with a pattern sequencer, a vast range of effects, USB-C and MIDI connectivity and a DJ Mode.
        Shortly after its release in 2021, MusicTech was able to get its hands on an SP-404MKII. In our review, we commented on the new additions to the sampler, which was originally launched in 2005, writing: “Additional bells and whistles can be frustrating when fundamental functions become needlessly complicated or fall short of the mark, but with those things so well taken care of with the MKII, there’s very little to complain about here. Roland has brought its A-game to the SP-404MKII and re-established itself as an undisputed leader in the world of hardware sampling.”
        To get your hands on the SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition, head to Roland.
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        Roland and Stones Throw Records have launched the SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition, a new version with a new look and sounds.

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          Streaming service Marine Snow moves to artist equity membership modelStreaming service Marine Snow is set to launch a new artist equity membership model which will pay artists both cash and equity.

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          The move is hoped to level up how artists are treated by streaming services, ensuring they get paid more as the streaming service continues to grow.
          Marine Snow is a streaming service founded by ex-Spotify music strategy and operations employee Tony Lashley. The organisation hit the headlines a year ago after announcing that it will pay artists equal to 500,00 Spotify streams upfront, with Lashley stating that “a song’s value should not be based on the number of plays it gets”.
          The platform itself works on the basis of having sole streaming rights on a song for 90 days. This allows Marine Snow to pay artists more than other streaming services that pay artists depending on the number of streams.
          In a new announcement, Lashley is taking this one step further, which is to pioneer a new model of subscription-as-investment – where all members pay a subscription, and if they choose to pay more, they’ll have more ownership of the platform. This in turn means that they have more to gain financially as the platform grows.
          That ownership also allows them say in the curatorial governance of new songs acquired for the platform. Marine Snow state that this will empower the artists to help find “important music” for the platform.
          “If you are a startup or tech in employee in 2023, you get paid a guaranteed cash amount with a bonus of equity in what you’re building. Why should music streaming be any different?” says Lashley in a statement.
          “The major labels received ownership in Spotify early in its history, and never distributed the massive gains from the sale of this ownership to artists after Spotify’s IPO,” he continues. “We think it’s more sustainable to give the artists we work with ownership directly rather than a corporate intermediary”.
          The new model is hoped to debut in the new year.
          For more information, you can visit Marine Snow.
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          Streaming service Marine Snow is set to launch a new artist equity membership model which will pay artists both cash and equity.

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            Harrison launch 32Classic console Harrison's new 32Classic console delivers the sound of their iconic early designs and introduces some powerful modern functionality.

            Harrison's new 32Classic console delivers the sound of their iconic early designs and introduces some powerful modern functionality.

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              Harrison launch 32 Classic console Harrison's new 32 Classic console delivers the sound of their iconic early designs and introduces some powerful modern functionality.

              Harrison's new 32 Classic console delivers the sound of their iconic early designs and introduces some powerful modern functionality.

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                “Don’t just showcase what you can do” in sessions, advises Post Malone producer, Carter LangPost Malone, SZA and Omar Apollo producer Carter Lang has shared his advice for collaborative producers, saying they should give artists “space” to “experiment and have fun”.

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                The advice comes from a recent interview with MusicTech in which the producer and musician, who’s been nominated for five Grammy awards and produced SZA’s last two albums, shows off his vintage gear collection, tells readers how he uses it and discusses collaborating.
                At one point, when talking about making music with some of these major artists such as Rihanna and Chance The Rapper. He says that it’s important to avoid making the session all about the producer and create room for the artist to take the limelight.
                “For me,” he says, “it’s about making the experience comfortable and memorable for the artist. It’s not about showcasing what I can do but creating a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
                “I like to sit down with others and write together rather than having everything pre-prepared. It’s essential to let people experiment and have fun. You also need to know when to stop without being dismissive. It’s about giving space to let creativity flow naturally.”
                Lang made the track Sunflower with Post Malone. The track, which you can listen to below, now has nearly three billion streams on Spotify.

                 
                He goes on to say that he feels privileged to be working with many of these artists. The collaboration doesn’t simply end at the close of a studio session, he says, and it can change either party’s perspectives on music making. It’s important to embrace the impact a collaboration can have on someone’s artistic outlook, Lang points out.
                “It’s a privilege. Sometimes, you know, when you’re in a situation like that, you’re going to look back on it, and things are never going to be the same,” Carter tells MusicTech. “We have the opportunity to keep those things going with our friends, you know, with SZA, with Omar, with Post. These are things that are not one-and-done. We’re changing. We’re growing, and we’re allowing new relationships and new opportunities to come into our lives. And we deserve that for each other. That’s why we do it, you know?”
                Read the full feature via MusicTech.
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                Carter Lang, has shared his advice for collaborative producers, saying you should give artists “space” to “experiment and have fun”.

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                  How the Smartphones changed music and the music industry [Kyle Bylin]Kyle Bylin explores how the smartphone and the apps that followed have reshaped and continue to reshape music and the music industry. by Kyle Bylin SEVERAL WEEKS AGO, I found a. Continue reading
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                  Kyle Bylin explores how the smartphone and the apps that followed have reshaped and continue to reshape music and the music industry. by Kyle Bylin SEVERAL WEEKS AGO, I found a. Continue reading

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                    QUICK HITS: BMG, UMG form alliance • Moises adds AI Voice Studio • Dice enters Canada • Patreon acquires Moment • Tixr CEO honoredBMG and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced an alliance to explore a range of collaborative initiatives to expand opportunities for BMG-signed artists globally. The first project under this alliance will be. Continue reading
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                    BMG and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced an alliance to explore a range of collaborative initiatives to expand opportunities for BMG-signed artists globally. The first project under this alliance will be. Continue reading

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                      Warm Audio unveil WA-1B compressor The latest addition to Warm Audio’s range of hardware compressors offers the company’s take on the sought-after sound of Tube-Tech’s CL 1B.

                      The latest addition to Warm Audio’s range of hardware compressors offers the company’s take on the sought-after sound of Tube-Tech’s CL 1B.

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                        RME ADI-2 Remote released Users of RME's ADI-2 series converters and headphone amplifiers can now control their device’s settings from a computer or iPad.

                        Users of RME's ADI-2 series converters and headphone amplifiers can now control their device’s settings from a computer or iPad.

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                          How To Write A Song: A Beginner’s Guide To Songwriting
                          Learning how to write a song is one of the most rewarding things you can do as a musician. As a songwriter, the buzz of creating something from nothing is a feeling you can’t get from playing other people’s music. However, writing songs for the first time can be daunting. So today, we’re breaking down [...]
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                          Learning how to write a song is one of the most rewarding things you can do as a musician. As a songwriter, the buzz of creating something from nothing is a feeling you can’t get from playing other people’s music. However, writing songs for the first time can be daunting. So today, we’re breaking downRead More

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                            LANDR launches a plugin, bringing its AI-powered auto-mastering to DAWsLANDR has launched Mastering Plugin, which brings it’s AI-powered auto-mastering to digital audio workstations for the first time.

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                            Much like the LANDR’s online mastering platform, the plugin analyses any track and adapts its engine to its sonic characteristics, in turn delivering a personalised master.
                            To use the plugin, you simply need to load it into your master track and play the loudest section of the song. The plugin then detects the genre and pull together a mastering chain based on what it’s hearing. It then gives you three different mastering styles to choose from: warm, balanced and open.
                            Users can then further tweak the sound with the other mastering controls such as EQ and compression. There is also the option to dial in additional vocal presence, tweak the loudness or increase the width and spatialisation of the mix.
                            Other areas that can be changed is the level of the de-esser, and the saturation of the mix.
                            You can find out more below:

                            A free “test drive” of LANDR’s AI auto-mastering plug in is available, while users can either purchase the plug-in for $299 or access it as part of LANDR’s Studio Pro monthly subscription for $15.99.
                            In more LANDR news, it only recently announced the new Studio Pro monthly subscription service, offering over ten tools and LANDR Studio services. This also includes royalty-free samples and sounds, plug-ins and LANDR’s “groundbreaking” mastering technology, as well as distribution tools to release your music. You can also chat and share files with fellow users, and even hire vetted industry professionals directly from the platform,
                            Daniel Rowland, head of strategy and partnerships at LANDR, insists LANDR Studio is “the most feature-rich, high-value subscription offering ever created,” adding that the brand’s goal is “to meet creators of all kinds”.
                            For more information, you can head to LANDR.
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                            LANDR has launched a mastering plugin, bringing its AI-powered auto-mastering to digital audio workstations for the first time.

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                              “I like to find weird stuff that’s mad rare”: Inside Carter Lang’s overflowing hardware havenCarter Lang, the prolific Post Malone, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X producer and the man behind SZA’s Ctrl, points at his kitchen counter. “I got a little space right here,” he says. It’s the only living space left in his house that’s not fallen victim his music gear obession.
                              It really is wild. He’s sacrificed 90 per cent of his LA-based home for swathes of instruments and studio gear. We’re aghast as he shows us, pacing around the space, passing stacked synths, towers of effects units and cables snaking throughout the house like it’s some sort of hacker’s hideout. The craziest thing is – the studio wasn’t even meant to be in the house in the first place.

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                              “The story of the spot is,” he begins, “I found this place to rent three years ago.” The house was airy and bright, he tells us – just what Carter was looking for.
                              Carter Lang in his studio. Image: Nate Guenther
                              He walks across the driveway to where his actual studio is in the external shed/garage: “I turned the shed into a super studio with tons of synths. I tried to max out the patch bay and make it user-friendly. I built a little booth that never gets used and put my old high school drum kit in there. So, this was the space where I’d cook up for a while. The gear overflow was imminent, so I started putting stuff in my house.”

                              Carter Lang gained recognition for his significant contributions to SZA’s acclaimed 2017 album Ctrl. His journey began in Chicago’s thriving R&B/Hip-Hop scene, where he collaborated with artists from the Savemoney collective and Chance The Rapper. Trained in classical piano and bass guitar, he expanded his horizons during his time at Loyola University New Orleans, where he was exposed to diverse musical influences.
                              Back in his LA home, Carter recalls a period when he was really into collecting guitars, mentioning his beloved Hofner bass. That “kick”, as he calls it, then transformed into vintage rack delays from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s.
                              Carter Lang playing a Fender Jazzmaster. Image: Nate Guenther
                              It was just the start of Carter Lang’s vintage gear haul, however. “I like to find weird, funky stuff that might not be uber expensive but is mad rare,” he says. “The research leads me to those things. I love to geek out on that. It’s all about having unique pieces that inspire creativity.”
                              Carter recently acquired a chunky, vintage Mirano echo chamber, he proudly reveals. He also shows off a Scottish-made eight-track drum machine called Bandmaster, which gives you pre-recorded “weird disco beats and grooves” in the form of chunky tapes. There’s also a delicious-looking OpAmp Labs mixer.
                              The wall to wall collection of hardware doesn’t go unused, we must add, unless it’s broken. Truly dedicated to his craft, a usual day sees Carter move from room to room, figuring out which combinations of gear achieve the coolest results. He creates microsetups with a vision for the future, using his house as a test bed in which to experiment with and create a setup he could integrate into a proper studio.
                              Carter Lang and his synths. Image: Nate Guenther
                              “It becomes like this tower – even my coffee table got taken over!” He laughs, showing us an unstable stone tower of electronic studio gear slabs. “That’s like my space station of sorts. I keep stacking stuff on top of each other.
                              “Some gear should be stationary on the wall: you set it up and forget about it – EQs, compressors, and other boring things that don’t make noise. The fun gear, you want to move around.” He refers to a big modular synthesizer unit that can be wheeled around like a sofa. “Different instruments should have that ability without needing a patch bay. Sometimes you just want to break the rules and go direct. It doesn’t have to be super clean.”
                              Carter’s collaborations
                              The Chicago-born producer and songwriter isn’t just some mad scientist bouncing alone from room to room searching for a sonic formula. He’s a keen collaborator, having worked with the likes of Rihanna, Doja Cat and Mac Miller to just scratch the surface, and enjoys inviting artists to his home. In recent times, those artists have been the likes of Omar Apollo and Post Malone. In fact, Post’s track Sunflower, featuring rapper Swae Lee, was co-written and co-produced by Lang, featured on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and is now close to three billion streams on Spotify.

                              “Getting to work with Omar Apollo on his Ivory record was eye-opening. There was a special bond between Omar and I. He’d just plop down on the couch and we’d write these records together.
                              “It’s a privilege. Sometimes, you know, when you’re in a situation like that, you’re going to look back on it, and things are never going to be the same,” he says with a serious tone. “We have the opportunity to keep those things going with our friends, you know, with SZA, with Omar, with Post. These are things that are not one and done. We’re changing. We’re growing, and we’re allowing new relationships and new opportunities to come into our lives. And we deserve that for each other. That’s why we do it, you know?”

                              “For me, it’s about making the experience comfortable and memorable for the artist,” Carter says. “It’s not about showcasing what I can do but creating a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
                              “I like to sit down with others and write together rather than having everything pre-prepared. It’s essential to let people experiment and have fun. You also need to know when to stop without being dismissive. It’s about giving space to let creativity flow naturally.”
                              Carter Lang and his synths. Image: Nate Guenther
                              Carter Lang is still pacing around his house as he speaks, excitedly showing us whichever pieces of studio gear might be noteworthy. He clearly doesn’t get to nerd out to this extent too often.
                              Constantly working away, seeing how to achieve a unique sound by combining his wealth of meticulously researched rare gear in his chaotic cave, it’s clever to see that Carter Lang didn’t get three billion streams and five Grammy nominations by twiddling his thumbs.
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                              Producer Carter Lang unveils his home full of vintage gear and how he navigates a session with the likes of Rihanna or Chance The Rapper

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                                Sequoia faces Congressional scrutiny over investments in ChinaOne of Silicon Valley’s most prominent investment firms will face government scrutiny over its investments in China. Sequoia Capital has received a polite but pointed request from Congress to enter into more detail on how it will prevent further U.S. investment dollars from advancing Chinese interests. Sequoia announced in June that it would be splitting […]
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                                Sequoia has received a polite but pointed request from Congress asking how it will prevent US dollars from advancing Chinese interests.

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                                  OpenAI partners with G42 in Dubai eyeing Middle East expansionThe two companies said they plan to use OpenAI’s models in industries in which G42 has connections and experience, such as energy, finance, healthcare and public services.

                                  Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, said that the partnership will allow his company to bring AI solutions that “resonate with the nuances of the region” and will advance plans for further global expansion.

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