“This synth dictates the songwriting…Most of the Hyperdrama sounds come from it”: Justice share the synth secrets on single NeverenderFrench electronic duo Justice had a stellar 2024 with the release and tour of their fourth studio album, Hyperdrama. Now, in a new documentary by Mix With The Masters, the band break down the elements of lead single Neverender with Tame Impala, revealing which synth with a “special quality” found its way into most of the album’s tracks.
The synth in question is the PPG Wave 2.2, which has a current street price of a cool $23,750 USD (or $160 if you opt for Waldorf’s plugin version). Justice member Gaspard Augé says he discovered the synth when recording his 2021 Escapades album.
“It had such a special quality that we ended up buying one,” says Augé of the Wave. “It’s always the sound that dictates the writing in some ways, depending on the place on the keyboard where it sounds best…”
Xavier de Rosnay, the other half of Justice, adds: “Most of the sounds of Hyperdrama come from this synthesizer. That’s the main synth of Neverender.”
Using the Wave, Justice wrote two chord progressions for Neverender and tried to make the one synth sound like a whole band playing multiple parts. Interestingly, the ‘pumping’ sound of the synth which would usually be achieved via sidechain compression appears to be manually edited volume levels by the duo. In the video, you’ll notice Ableton Live’s automation lane open on Track Volume with a lot of dips and peaks.
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Speaking about the duo’s workflow, collaborator Kevin Parker of Tame Impala (who featured on Neverender) says in the mini-doc: “The Justice sound to me is just so fucking badass and so hard-hitting and so hard-edged…Obviously it’s got its sensitive moments.”
Elsewhere in the doc, which Mix With The Masters is soon releasing in a longer format, Justice, Parker, Ed Banger boss Busy P and producer Alissia talk more about the duo’s recording process and impact. They also reveal how they use Melodyne, how they record vocals and drums, and how they chop samples of guitar and keyboard.
In 2024, Justice revealed that producing and releasing an album such as Hyperdrama generally leaves them “bankrupt”.
“Like, we don’t have any money left”, said de Rosnay. “Every penny we make with Justice, we invest into stuff that’s not necessarily commercially viable. As long as we are not in dire need, we don’t need to earn more money. We have houses. We have fun. We have food. It sounds cliché, but that’s the truth.”
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NIVA launches groundbreaking Independent Live Music surveyThe National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has launched State of Live, the first ever independent survey and economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.
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TikTok pushes Lemon8 and SaveMyTikToks launches as ban nearsWith a January 19 U.S. ban a strong possibility, TikTok is promoting sister app Lemon8 and SaveMyTikToks launches to help creators back up TikTok accounts to competitor Triller.
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Signs of Music Career Burnout and How to Overcome ItFeeling drained and uninspired in your music career? Learn to recognize the signs of music career burnout and learn seven powerful strategies to reignite your passion and creativity.
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SOMA Laboratory unveil Harvezi Hazze pedal SOMA Laboratory's latest release may seem more conventional than many of their products, but it still features some unique design choices that stray away from the norm.

Fracture Sounds Drops FREE Blueprint: Church Organ Virtual for Kontakt Player
Fracture Sounds recently released Blueprint: Church Organ, a free virtual instrument for Native Instruments’ free Kontakt Player. Kontakt Player is available for macOS and Windows in VST3, AU, AAX, and standalone formats. Fracture Sounds describes Church Organ as a grand pipe organ recorded in a roomy Georgian church. The plugin features three mic positions and [...]
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CES 2025: Shure’s new MV7i “smart mic” is a standalone recording system for instruments, vocals and podcastsCES 2025: Shure has launched the MV7i Smart Microphone and Interface, a first-of-its-kind microphone with a built-in dual-channel audio interface suitable for musicians, streamers and podcasters alike.
The MV7i mic boasts advanced features, including onboard DSP and an integrated interface. This makes it easy to connect a second XLR microphone or an instrument without any extra hardware, creating a direct to device digital recording solution.

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“Whether they’re recording a podcast with a guest or tracking vocals and instruments simultaneously in their home studio, creators need technology that simplifies their workflow and makes capturing audio seamless,” says Eduardo Valdes, AVP of Global Marketing and Product Management at Shure.
“The MV7i delivers the same renowned sound signature as the celebrated MV7+ and streamlines the creative process, saving creators from additional expenses and the hassle of confusing setups so they can focus on their craft and push boundaries, while we handle the technology. By combining Shure’s legendary microphone audio quality with an integrated interface, we’re eliminating complexity while maintaining professional standards, all in one elegant solution.”
Users who need two-channel recording can use the built-in interface to connect a second microphone or instrument directly into the MV7i, and then control both channels of audio either in the MOTIV apps through a computer or phone or with any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and app.

A built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) engine ensures studio-quality sound on both channels and minimises production setup. Creators can adjust the DSP setting on each of the MV7i’s two channels independently.
In addition, the microphone includes a built-in combo XLR and 1⁄4-inch input, enabling users to connect a second microphone or instrument with 60dB gain and 48V phantom power, compatible with both dynamic and condenser mics. The MV7i instantly detects input type and automatically selects and applies the appropriate DSP for the recording application. Its USB-C output means it’s compatible with Mac, Windows, and select mobile devices, as well as being MFi certified for iPhone and iPad use.
Other features include Optimised Auto Level Mode with SmartGate Technology – for eliminating cross-talk for “crystal-clear audio” – as well as a built-in pop filter, real-time denoiser, and adjustable reverb.
Additionally, the colour-customisable LED touch panel offers mute control and a dual-channel LED display for quick, at-a-glance access, simplifying adjustments during recordings and livestreams.
“Creators no longer need a separate interface. The MV7i puts it all in one convenient and space-saving package, designed for users regardless of their level of audio knowledge,” continues Valdes.
The MV7i Smart Microphone and Interface is available now for $349. Visit the Shure website for more information.
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Choplifter Max4Live device from Potato Audio Potato Audio have announced the launch of a multiband audio gate sequencer that allows Ableton Live users to create sequenced ‘chops’ across the frequency spectrum.

PickPad addresses the chaos of restaurant takeoutThere was a time when baristas just had to write a customer’s name on a cup and call it out. They wouldn’t always get the name right, but more often than not, it went to the right person. The prospect of picking up takeout has, however, become considerably more dicey in this post-pandemic era dominated […]
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38C3: It’s TOSLINK, Over Long Distance FibreIf you’ve owned a CD player or other piece of consumer digital audio gear manufactured since the 1980s, the chances are it has a TOSLINK port on the back. This is a fairly simple interface that sends I2S digital audio data down a short length of optical fibre, and it’s designed to run between something like a CD player and an external DAC. It’s ancient technology in optical fibre terms, with a lowish data rate and plastic fibre, but consider for a minute whether it could be adapted for modern ultra-high-speed conenctions. It’s what [Ben Cartwright-Cox] has done, and he delivered a talk about it at the recent 38C3 event in Germany.
if you’ve cast you eye over any fibre networking equipment recently, you’ll be familiar with SFP ports. These are a standard for plug-in fibre terminators, and they can be had in a wide variety of configurations for different speeds, topographies, and wavelengths. They’re often surprisingly simple inside, so he wondered if he could use them to carry TOSLINK instead of a more conventional network. And it worked, with the simple expedient of driving an SFP module with an LVDS driver to make a differential signal. There follows a series of experiments calling in favours from friends with data centre space in various locations around London, finally ending up with a 140 km round trip for CD-quality audio.
It’s an interesting experiment, but perhaps the most value here is in what it reveals to us about the way optical networking systems work. Most of us don’t spend our days in data centres, so that’s an interesting technology to learn about. The video of the talk itself is below the break.

FLOSS Weekly Episode 815: You Win Some, You Lose SomeThis week, Jonathan Bennett and Randal chat with Matija Šuklje about Open Source and the Law! How do Open Source projects handle liability, what should a Contributor License Agreement (CLA) look like, and where can an individual or project turn for legal help?

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LNDF Releases FREE Philodendron Ring Buffer Plugin for Experimental Sounds
LNDF recently released the Philodendron ring buffer plugin, a free and open-source release capable of some truly wild and wacky sounds.  The plugin is a VST release for macOS and Windows. The developer describes Philodendron as a container that keeps writing itself.  At this point, I think it’s worth heading to the product page and listening to the [...]
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Blackstone majority-acquires Citrin Cooperman, one of music’s biggest valuation firmsIn the music industry, Citrin is best known as the home of expert music rights valuer Barry Massarsky and his team
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ATG expands into Spain via acquisition of theater operator SOM ProduceSOM Produce sells over 750,000 tickets annually
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Drumsheds to enforce new safety measures following reviewDrumsheds has been allowed to reopen following a licence review and hundreds of crowd complaints, but must implement new safety measures, the local council has ruled.
Late last year, the 15,000-capacity Tottenham venue – a repurposed IKEA building – risked losing its license following a series of serious incidents there, which prompted an investigation.

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There were calls for an emergency licensing review following the death of a 27-year-old man who had been at Drumsheds on 12 October. According to Standard, the incident was believed to be drug related. On 7 December, a 29-year-old woman died in hospital after Bicep‘s The Hydra show at the venue. Police believe that it was also linked to drug use.
Meanwhile, in November, police were called to the venue after a man was stabbed there, but he survived. No arrests were made in connection with any of these incidents.
The venue also has suffered problems with capacity and organisation, which came to light after an event for 15th anniversary of UKF on 13 December. As reported by MusicTech, some fans said they had to wait over two hours just to enter the venue, meaning some missed sets, including that of headliners Pendulum.
Between sets, they were also directed outside into the cold simply to come back inside again for no apparent reason. Some also reported crowd surges during Pendulum’s set while others say they were denied entry.
Rob Swire of Pendulum, who headlined Drumsheds on 13th December. Credit: Joseph Okpako/Getty
A Change.org petition was launched demanding refunds due to the “frightful conditions” that risked guests’ safety.
A meeting held by Enfield Council to decide the venue’s future took place yesterday (7 January) and it was announced that it could remain open under specific conditions.
London Centric reports that investigators found “serious failings” in the care provided by in-house medical staff. One of the two attendees who died had reportedly been treated by staff earlier in the night, but was “released back into the event” instead of being taken to hospital or removed from the venue.
It also shared a testimony claiming that the venue had not reported the incident “on the night,” which subsequently delayed the “police response and subsequent investigation”.
Despite this, Drumsheds has been permitted to keep its license. However, it will require an increased police presence on-site during events and serious incidents on the premises must be reported to police immediately. The council stopped short of introducing several measures that the police had encouraged, including reducing its capacity, implementing mandatory ID scanning and introducing bomb detection.
The first scheduled event following the review, Red Bull’s Culture Clash, will take place 8 March.
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