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      How to recreate Fred again..’s “Jungle” bass soundFew dance music artists this year have made an impact like Fred again.. The 30-year-old producer has gone from strength to strength, with a series of acclaimed records (including one with his mentor, Brian Eno), sell-out arena shows with Four Tet and Skrillex, and enough positivity to power a small country for a week.
      Fred again.. is also creatively resourceful, as a recent TikTok video proves. In it, he shows how he made the bass sound in his track, Jungle. It turns out it was a faulty cable recorded through his iPhone. Talk about grabbing hold of that creative spirit. It makes sense though, since the sound he captured was that of mains noise, which usually has a frequency of 50Hz in the UK and Europe and 60Hz in America and Asia. That’s bass right there.
      While Fred again.. doesn’t reveal his entire creative process, here’s how you can make a banging bassline starting with the same general principle of recording mains hum.
      Here’s the finished bassline in the context of a speed garage track.

      Record the source sound
      Fred used a wonky audio cable to create his mains hum but if you don’t have a broken cable to hand, use a regular one and touch the other end with a finger. Fred ran his directly into an audio interface – if you can’t get enough gain that way, a guitar amplifier will work nicely.
      Next, you’ll need a microphone to capture the audio. In the TikTok clip, Fred says that he used his iPhone and its Voice Memos app to record but any similar app will do the trick. The key is to keep it lo-fi. You can always capture it directly to your DAW from the audio interface – but then you’d lose out on the reamping qualities you get from using a microphone. As the saying goes, the best microphone is the one that’s with you.
      Use a regular audio cable and touch the other end with a finger to create hums, running it directly into an audio interface or a guitar amp for more gain

      Edit loop points in the sampler
      After importing the raw audio into your computer, create a MIDI track in your DAW and open a sampler. TAL-Sampler from TAL Software works well but any sampler will do just fine. Record some notes into your DAW to trigger the sample. Next, go into the waveform editing section in your sampler and set your start and end points, as well as loop points. It can be helpful to audition this against a beat so you get a sense of how things sound rhythmically.

      Dial in filter and other settings in the sampler
      There’s a lot of creative fine-tuning to do to turn this mains hum snippet into a usable bassline. Don’t be afraid to experiment and use a lot of plugins – it’s all about the process.
      First, start by lowering the cutoff in the filter section of the sampler to reduce some of those nasty highs. Next, if your sampler can emulate old hardware samplers, like TAL Sampler can, try changing the settings and increasing saturation. Whatever works for you is what’s important here.

      Shape the sound with EQ
      The mains hum bass is still fairly bright and is also lacking in bass weight. Use an EQ like FabFilter’s Pro-Q to gently shelve off the highs to around 500Hz and then boost a few decibels in the lower bass region of 50-200Hz. Feel free to clean up some of the ultra-low end too. It doesn’t have to be perfect yet; there’s a lot more tone-shaping to come.

      Add grit with distortion
      The EQ has helped focus the sound and cut out unnecessary frequencies but it’s also taken away some of the excitement. You can bring that back with distortion. A plugin like Arturia’s Filter MS-20 is just the ticket. Dial in a little drive but make sure to focus the distortion on the upper frequencies using the Low Cut knob. You can add some additional low-cut filtering to the sound as well, if you like.

      Volume modulation
      One of the distinct characteristics of Fred again..’s Jungle bassline is the volume modulation. It pumps in time with the rhythm, adding motion and interest. This also helps the bass get out of the way of the kick, which is programmed in a four-on-the-floor pattern. Flux Pro from Caelum Audio is ideal for quickly setting up volume modulation. Start with the Simple – Sidechain preset and then modify the volume curve to match the rhythm of your bassline. You can, of course, also use sidechain compression to create the same effect.

      Two stages of compression
      From here on out, it’s all a matter of sound shaping. Try adding various compressors, saturators, and whatever else works to add power to the bass sound. One example is Arturia’s Comp Diode-609 compressor into Aberrant DSP’s ShapeShifter multiband pulverizer. The compressor holds everything down while ShapeShifter uses a combination of downwards and upwards compression to add rhythmic push and pull to the bassline.

      Final equalization
      This bass is sounding pretty slick but, after all of the effects processing, some of the bass weight has disappeared. Using the Pultec trick will help bring that back. The original Pultec hardware EQs unusually had both boost and attenuation knobs. By paradoxically boosting and cutting the same low-frequency band, you could get a tight bass bump.
      Arturia’s EQ Sitral-295 is not a Pultec emulation but it can pull off the famous bass boost. Cut eight dB at 300Hz and then boost the low shelf liberally until the bass is full and weighty.

      Final touches
      For the final touch, add a splash of send effects. For reverb, Valhalla Vintage Verb is primed for adding reverbs of any size. As this is a bass sound, keep the reverb short and remove the bass from the reverb tail to avoid cluttering the mix.
      Chorus effects can add width and movement, and Arturia’s Delay Eternity works well in this capacity. Finally, a short delay, such as from SoundToys’ Primal Tap, can add the final touch plus some stereo width. As with the reverb, be sure to use the low cut to remove bass from the effect.

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                          22 Ways AI Can Elevate Your Music Career

                          In an era where technology continues to reshape the creative landscape, the fusion of artificial intelligence and creativity is yielding transformative possibilities for musicians worldwide. From marketing, to composing, to revolutionizing production, to audience engagement, AI is emerging as an indispensable “personal assistant” for artists seeking to update their toolkit, while they upgrade their mindset. This is important because a smart conversation about AI being your enemy cannot be complete without including AI as your partner!

                          That said, here’s a list of 21 suggestions, that literally scratches the surface of what is possible when you mix human talent and creativity with artificial intelligence:

                          1. Songwriting, Composition and Arrangement:

                          — Unlimited AI-generated ideas for original music compositions and melodies. — Assistance in creating complex musical arrangements.— Assistance in exploring new harmonies and chord progressions.— AI-generated ideas and suggestions for rhymes, lyrics, phrases, and song titles.

                          2. Real-time Collaboration

                          — Real-time AI-powered collaboration tools for remote songwriting.— Live, AI-powered collaborative sessions with fellow musicians.— AI generated musical ideas and suggestions to inspire collaborators.

                          3. Instrument Recommendation:

                          — AI Suggestions for adding new or different instruments to your music based on your style and preferences.

                          4. Sheet Music Generation:

                          — AI transcription of music to scores, and songs to sheet music.

                          5. Audio Fingerprinting, and Copyright Infringement

                          — AI-powered tools can identify unauthorized use of your music across all platforms.

                          6. Royalty Tracking:— Automating royalty calculations and distribution.

                          7. Music Production:

                          — AI-automated mixing and mastering processes. — Intelligent audio enhancement.— Real-time audio processing for live performances.

                          8. Remixing and Mashups:

                          — AI-assisted remixing of existing tracks.— Creative mashup suggestions using AI analysis.

                          9. Music Video Creation:

                          — AI-assisted video editing and effects.— Automatic scene detection and synchronization.

                          10. Performance Improvement:

                          — AI Real-time performance feedback and coaching. — Virtual rehearsal accompaniment.

                          11. Virtual Concerts and Events:— AI-generated visual effects for live performances. — Virtual reality experiences for remote fans.

                          12. Audio Sampling and Remixing:

                          — AI-generated audio samples and loops.— Automating the process of sample clearance.

                          13. Adaptive Set lists:

                          — AI-assisted creation of dynamic set lists that suit your audience's preferences, gender, age, and energy levels.

                          14. Music Marketing:

                          — AI-generated ad copy and marketing content. — Social media post scheduling and optimization. — AI lists of venues and contacts.

                          15. Market Analysis:— Predicting trends and popular genres using AI analytics.— Identifying target audience preferences.— Analyzing streaming and download data to optimize marketing strategies.

                          16. Fan Engagement:

                          — AI-driven chatbots for personalized interactions with fans. — Analyzing social media data to understand fan sentiment. — Identifying fan demographics for targeted promotions.

                          17. Tour Planning:

                          — AI-compiled lists of where to play (whether it’s in town or cross country), route optimization, scheduling gigs and planning tours.

                          18. A&R (Artists and Repertoire):

                          — Identifying promising emerging artists through AI analysis.— Predicting potential hits based on trends, patterns, seasons, and timing.

                          19. Contacts, Companies & Services

                          — AI generated lists of artists, companies, venues, studios, services, etc. in any city, town, village, or country in the world.

                          20. Vocal Coaching:

                          — AI-driven vocal analysis and feedback to improve singing technique.

                          21. Music Education:

                          — AI-driven adaptive learning platforms catering to individual skill levels.Once again, this list only scratches the surface of what is possible when you mixhuman talent & creativity with artificial intelligence.

                          J. Michael Dolan is the founder and former CEO of Music Connection magazine. He is also a best selling author, beloved blogger, and private consultant to artists and entrepreneurs. He can be reached at: jmichaeldolan.com

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                                  “Many media outlets and ‘influencers’ have decided not to support us anymore”, Behringer claimsMusic tech company Behringer has claimed that a number of media outlets and influencers refuse to support them because it doesn’t pay for advertisements or give out free products to reviewers.

                                  READ MORE: “We don’t pay to play”: Behringer further outlines policies on supplying free gear to reviewers

                                  In a Facebook post published on Sunday, the brand writes, “Many media outlets and ‘influencers’ have decided not to support us anymore, because we don’t pay for ads, don’t provide free products for reviews or they simply don’t like us for whatever reason.”
                                  Behringer does, however, go on to write that this lack of support is not consistent across all media outlets. “In all fairness,” the brand writes, “there are also many other outlets that share our content or review our products in an unbiased and honest manner, because they do what is best for you, the customer. We truly appreciate those people and we’re happy to support and feature them on our channels.”

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                                  Posted by Behringer on Saturday, September 30, 2023

                                  The post comes not long after Loopop, a music tech product reviewer, was accused of refusing to review Behringer’s new gear because it wouldn’t send them to him for free.
                                  In a response to a negative take on Behringer’s Toro by a Facebook user, Behringer responded: “Interesting comment. [The Toro] is the fifth best-selling product, not sure this is called a flop.
                                  “I’m sure Starsky [Carr] will be reviewing it as, while Loopop is not reviewing products as we don’t send out free units. [sic]”
                                  Loopop hit back, saying, “Hey Behringer this is Ziv – Loopop, please stop spreading the lie that I stopped reviewing your units because you wouldn’t send me any for free.
                                  “I first reviewed your synths without any contact with you (Model D, Neutron). At that point you offered to send me a few others, which I accepted and disclosed.
                                  “When you made the offensive video about Peter Kirn and started copying affordable products from existing manufacturers with zero innovation (swing), I became disgusted with your corporate culture, which I see now includes spreading lies like you did now.”
                                  Behringer has just started shipping its Mutable Instruments Marbles clone, the Behringer Chaos. In August, the brand’s JT-4000 Micro and the Kobol Expander were also made available officially.
                                  Keep up with every synth, drum machine and sequencer being released or teased by Behringer by heading to musictech.com.
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                                  Behringer has claimed that some media outlets and influencers don't support them as it won't pay for ads or offer free products to reviewers.

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