OCTO8R Xpression 2Second "Xpression" presets pack is dedicated to expose the sonic character of DS Audio Thorn. 55 Presets include: Arps - 9. Basses - 10. Leads - 10. Pads - 10. Plucks - 11. Seq - 5. MOST of presets are "morphable" by Modwheel and are marked by "MW" in the name. Demo: https://youtu.be/N9h-J-f2wcg Read More

Release details
Release title:
How High
Main artist name:
Plexine
Release date:
11th Apr, 2025
https://publme.lnk.to/HowHigh
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Congress has questions about 23andMe bankruptcy3The leaders of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce said they are investigating how 23andMe’s bankruptcy might affect customers’ data. Representatives Brett Guthrie, Gus Bilirakis, and Gary Palmer (all Republicans) sent a letter Thursday to the genetic testing company’s interim CEO Joe Selsavage asking a number of questions about how 23andMe will handle customer […]

They Hacked a Nuclear Power Plant! Whoops! Don’t Make a Sound!What do you do with an unused nuclear reactor project? In Washington, one of them was hacked to remove sound, all in the name of science.
In 1977, a little way outside of Seattle, Washington Nuclear Projects 3 and 5 (WNP-3 and WNP-5) were started as part of Washington Public Power Supply System (WPPSS, pronounced “whoops”). They ran over budget, and in the 80s they were mothballed even though WNP-3 was nearly complete.

In 2010 when [Ron] and [Bonnie Sauro] were starting their new acoustical lab, NWAA Labs, they thought they wanted to build in a mountain, but what they found was an auxiliary reactor building. The structure was attached to a defunct nuclear power facility. With concrete and rebar walls five feet thick, it was the ideal site for their acoustical experiments and tests.
There are strict facility requirements from standards bodies such as American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for acoustical labs which help ensure that different labs achieve comparable results. For example, you need stable temperature, humidity, and reverberation. The temperature within the facility is a stable 54 degrees Fahrenheit (12 degrees Celsius) regardless of the temperature outside.
Companies use acoustical labs to inform their designs and ensure that they meet acoustic standards or requirements, particularly those related to noise emissions. Over the last fifteen years, NWAA Labs has tested carpet samples, noise-cancelling headphones, sound-dampening construction materials, noisy washing machines, and even an airplane’s crew cabin!
If there was any question about whether [Ron Sauro] qualifies as a hacker, this quote removes all doubt: “I’m a carpenter, a plumber, a welder, I can fix a car,” he says. “Anything that needs to be done, I can do. Because I have to.”
Maybe we should send a wearable cone of silence to [Ron] for a complete test. If you’ve ever hacked a nuclear power plant, do let us know in the comments!

Independent Musician News: Touring, Merch. Samples & ViewsLast week, our tips, strategies and independent musician news covered the cost of touring, how to create band merch, copyright protocol for covers, view counts, Spotify royalties and more...
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Music Business News Last Week: Spotify, AI, Tickets & TrumpA busy week by any definition, music business news last week was no exception, with a debate over Spotify's 1000 stream royalty rule, a 10% ticket resale cap, AI comments hurting social media, and more...
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GSi Genuine Sounds Vol. II - Gemini EditionGenuine Sounds is a collection of fine sampled instruments based on a very efficient and unique proprietary sound engine made by GSi and called WLF - Wavetable Linear Format. The WLF Engine grants the highest performance with the lowest memory usage and CPU load possible, resulting in high polyphony even on less capable devices. All sounds included in the Genuine Sounds collections are professionally sampled using proprietary software and hardware machines. Genuine Sounds Volume Second is the second edition of this GSi product. This volume offers the whole sample library from the GSi Gemini, a hardware sound module that has been in production between 2015 and 2024. Main features: Powered by WLF Engine - Highly efficient DFD Streaming (Direct-from-disk). User selectable Streaming Buffer size. Disk Pre-Caching option to increase disk streaming performance. Polyphony up to 1024 stereo voices. Internal 32-bit processing with native 32-bit sampled material. Stereo 4-band semi-parametric equalizer. Four effect slots. FX1 features: Mono/Stereo Tremolo, Auto-Panner, Ring-Modulator, Wha-Wha (Pedal, LFO, Dynamic), Limiter. FX2 features: Stereo Chorus, Stereo Phaser 4 or 6 stages, Flanger, Digital Delay, Analog Delay. FX3 features amplifier simulations: TWIN, JCM, AC, RJC, BASS. FX4 features digital reverb with 9 variations. Each sample-set can have up to 8 dedicated parameters. All parameters can be Midi-controlled with user-defined MIDI Map and MIDI Learn feature. Sound Bank Manager with direct download and ability to delete unused sample-sets. Program Manager with unlimited number of Programs and freely assignable MIDI P.C. numbers. Import/Export of single Programs and entire Banks. Import/Export of user-defined MIDI Maps. User defined Velocity Curves. Session Recorder: silently records everything is played in a session and can export to MIDI File. Built-in MIDI Monitor: logs every incoming MIDI message. Resizable UI (only Desktop versions). Available as Standalone and Plugin for Windows, Mac OS and iOS (iPad only). Embedded user's manual. Read More

IK Multimedia expand TONEX Factory Content With the release of TONEX Factory Content v2, users of all of the IK Multimedia's TONEX hardware and software products will gain access to up to 150 new Premium Tone Models and presets. 

A new kids’ show will come with a crypto wallet when it debuts this fallA new animated kids’ series expected to premiere this year won’t be headed for a TV network. Or a streaming service. Instead, the founders of production studio We Ghosted Media plan to launch on a decentralized web platform that uses blockchain technology. And yes, a crypto wallet will be involved.  We Ghosted Media — founded by […]

British Invasion to Post-Punk: Two Iconic Amps, Now as Plugins from OverloudILIO (the distributor of virtual instruments and audio processing software) and Overloud (audio plugin developer) have announced the latest additions to the THU Made In Rock series: KR30 and Sioux 50. "These new virtual amps faithfully recreate the tone and dynamic response of two actual amps used by rock icons The Rolling Stones and Siouxsie and the Banshees—using Overloud’s proprietary Fluid Capturing technology," a statement reads. "Each title functions as a standalone plugin or as an expansion for Overloud’s THU platform. Both are available now at an introductory price of $39 each, or as part of a 3-pack bundle for $74 or a 5-pack bundle for $109, through May 8, 2025. THU Premium owners receive additional savings."Specifications are as follows:THU Made In Rock – KR30The sound of the British Invasion—captured from Keith Richards’ 1964 AC30.*KR30 delivers the bright, mid-focused, high-gain voice of a 6-knob Vox AC30—responsive, articulate, and full of dynamic energy.* It includes all three original channels: Normal, Brilliant, and a built-in Vibrato/Tremolo circuit. Paired with 12” Grey Bulldog Alnico speakers, the cabinet model completes the unmistakable Stones* tone.This actual amp was played by Keith Richards on early Rolling Stones tours, including the infamous 1964 Blackpool riot concert, where it was thrown off stage and later restored.Scene-based presets offer quick tone variations inspired by key parts of iconic tracks.Learn more here - https://www.ilio.com/th-u-made-in-rock-kr30THU Made In Rock – Sioux 50The unmistakable edge of post-punk—captured from Siouxsie and the Banshees’ red Marshall combo.*Sioux 50 brings to life the bold, articulate voice of a 1976 Marshall JMP 2104 combo. Based on the first Master Volume 2204 circuit, this amp delivers a quick, punchy response with a defined midrange bite—perfect for rhythm-heavy, angular tones. The included cab, featuring Celestion G12-65 speakers, offers a slightly darker profile that tempers the amp’s cutting top end.*This red tolex Marshall was used by Siouxsie and the Banshees between 1976 and 1981, both in the studio and on tour, becoming a fixture in the band’s signature post-punk sound.Learn more here - https://www.ilio.com/th-u-made-in-rock-sioux-50Learn more here - https://www.ilio.com/made-in-rockThe post British Invasion to Post-Punk: Two Iconic Amps, Now as Plugins from Overloud first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Mensla Stereo ToolAll-in-one stereo shaper with left-right and mid-side controls, unique mid-side saturation, and a dedicated mode for its customizable vectorscope. https://youtu.be/TEI2N6RcPsU?si=f03JBU-vvjV_HK-Y Read More

A Pi-Based LiDAR ScannerAlthough there are plenty of methods for effectively imaging a 3D space, LiDAR is widely regarded as one of the most effective methods. These systems use a rapid succession of laser pulses over a wide area to create an accurate 3D map. Early LiDAR systems were cumbersome and expensive but as the march of time continues on, these systems have become much more accessible to the average person. So much so that you can quickly attach one to a Raspberry Pi and perform LiDAR imaging for a very reasonable cost.
This software suite is a custom serial driver and scanning system for the Raspberry Pi, designed to work with LDRobot LiDAR modules like the LD06, LD19, and STL27L. Although still in active development, it offers an impressive set of features: real-time 2D visualizations, vertex color extraction, generation of 360-degree panoramic maps using fisheye camera images, and export capabilities for integration with other tools. The hardware setup includes a stepper motor for quick full-area scanning, and power options that include either a USB battery bank or a pair of 18650 lithium cells—making the system portable and self-contained during scans.
LiDAR systems are quickly becoming a dominant player for anything needing to map out or navigate a complex 3D space, from self-driving cars to small Arduino-powered robots. The capabilities a system like this brings are substantial for a reasonable cost, and we expect to see more LiDAR modules in other hardware as the technology matures further.
Thanks to [Dirk] for the tip!

Sound Magic releases Violin One, a FREE solo violin instrument for Windows
Sound Magic, the developer that recently made its DynamicX Standard Version free to download, is back with another addition to its orchestral lineup – Violin One, a free solo violin instrument for Windows.. Current Sound Magic freebies include instruments like Strings One and Cadenza Ukulele. The latest addition is a solo violin that aims to [...]
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Closed door DoJ meeting on ticketing, live events last weekLast week, the Randy Nichols representing the National Independent Talent Association (NITO) was among the stakeholders that attended a closed door discussion at the Department of Justice on unfair practices in the live events industry.
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Erica Synths announce the EDU DIY FM Drum The latest module to join the EDU DIY line-up blends the ‘punch’ of classic analogue drum voices with the metallic-sounding tones of FM synthesis.