Linux Audio Conference as #Opensource #musictech this year

Linux Audio Conference 2026 The Linux Audio Conference, or LAC, is an international conference dedicated to free/open-source software for music, audio and other media where GNU/Linux features as the main creation platform.

NAMM features the first #MusicTechnology innovation hub on the show, Yamaha had also opened #Music innovation hub, it is the new #MusicBusiness

FabFilter unveil Pro-C 3 Pro-C 3 introduces six all-new compression algorithms, a new Character panel dedicated to analogue-style saturation, improvements to its side-chain EQ facilities, Dolby Atmos support and more.

MNDR on her noise music roots, writing “Vroom Vroom” with Charli XCX, and more
Hear MNDR (Charli XCX, Calvin Harris) discuss the full breadth of her career, from her roots in experimental noise music to becoming one of pop's most in-demand writers.

FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: PROPS AND OPPSPROPS

There’s a lot in store for Sierra Madre Playhouse’s 2026 season, Small Stage, Big World, during which the intimate venue will showcase more than 90 diverse programs across theater, dance, music, jazz, and film, plus new and anticipated additions including opera, comedy, and an author series. Highlights include artist residencies with violinist Martin Chalifour and Brightwork Newmusic, groundbreaking premieres such as George Sarah’s live chamber music score for Sergei Eisenstein’s silent film Battleship Potemkin, and partnerships with East West Players and Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Featuring international voices, innovative collaborations and family events, the Playhouse is celebrating art that connects communities across borders and generations. Learn about all the varied offerings and new additions at sierramadreplayhouse.org/calendar, and contact Libby Huebner at libby@adlibpr.com for more information.

The 16th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards once again celebrated music in film, television, and video games and the artists and creators behind them. Winners included "Dream As One" from Avatar: Fire and Ash, written by Miley Cyrus, Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, and Simon Franglen, in addition to "Highest 2 Lowest" from Highest 2 Lowest, written by Aiyana-Lee Anderson and Nicole Daciana Anderson, and "Dear Me" from Diane Warren: Relentless, written by Diane Warren. The event featured special performances by nominees including Miles Caton (Sinners), Aiyana-Lee (Highest 2 Lowest), Aryana Sayeed and Jeff Beal (Rulebreakers), and Diane Warren (Diane Warren: Relentless).View the complete list of winners and nominees at hmmawards.com/2025-hmma-nominations, and contact Rebekah Alperin at ralperin@costacomm.com for more information.

Graceland—the Memphis, TN home and estate of the late Elvis Presley—will host the first advanced U.S. screenings of Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concerton January 8, 2026—Elvis’s birthday—offering two free showings at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the TCB Showroom. The 2025 documentary film blends long-lost footage from Elvis’s 1970s Las Vegas residency with rare 16mm and 8mm archival material and newly unearthed recordings of Elvis sharing his own story. It follows Luhrmann’s 2022 biographical film Elvis about the King of Rock and Roll. The screenings are part of the 2026 Elvis Birthday Celebration. Learn more at graceland.com/elvis-news/posts/baz-luhrmanns-epic-elvis-presley-in-concert-graceland-premiere-screenings.

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The 6th annual International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality and Immersive Games—an event by the Audio Engineering Society focused on audio for extended reality and interactive gaming—has issued a call for proposals open until March 24. They are seeking professionals involved in audio for virtual and augmented reality, immersive audio, and gaming to participate in workshops, tutorials, and masterclasses. The event will be June 30-July 3. More information can be found at aes2.org.

The New Century Dance Project has issued a call for choreographic fellows with a submission deadline of Jan. 12. The fellowship, which is part of the 2026 festival slated for July 24–August 2 in Santa Fe, is open to upper-level collegiate (Junior and above) through established career professionals. Learn more and submit your work at newcenturydanceproject.org/call-for-choreographic-fellows.

February 6 is the deadline for submissions (you must also register by January 31) for the Indie Film Music Contest. The competition, which offers cash prizes, focuses on musical storytelling without regard for sound quality to give beginners a fair chance to compete. More information and submission guidelines can be found at indiefilmmusiccontest.com.The post FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: PROPS AND OPPS first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Bitcoin rally collapses at $97K as funding rate stalls, retail traders sit outBitcoin failed to hold $97,000 as its funding rate stalled and retail traders watched from the sidelines. Will TradFi reignite the rally to $100,000?

The AI lab revolving door spins ever fasterAI labs just can't get their employees to stay put. Yesterday’s big AI news was the abrupt and seemingly acrimonious departure of three top executives at Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines lab.

Building an Escape Room Lockbox with the ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display (CYD)Here’s something fun from [Chad Kapper] over on HackMakeMod: Escape Room Lockbox with the Cheap Yellow Display.
You may have heard of the “cheap yellow display” (CYD), so-called due to the board’s typical color. It’s a dodgy cheapo board with, among other things, TFT display, touchscreen, and ESP32 built-in. You can learn more about the CYD over here: Getting Started with ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display Board – CYD (ESP32-2432S028R).
In this build eight AA batteries are used to deliver 12 volts to operate a solenoid controlling a latch and 5 volts for the microcontroller. The encasing is clear in order to entice players in an escape-room style sitting. The custom software is included down the bottom of the project page and it is also available from arduino.cc, if that’s your bag.
Of course we’ve done plenty of other ESP32 TFT projects before, such as Piko – Your ESP32 Powered Fitness Buddy and ESP32 Brings New Features To Classic Geiger Circuit.

Black Octopus Sound Ethereal Vocal Samples by RoniitBlack Octopus Sound and Roniit have released Ethereal Vocal Samples - a collection of vocal samples - ideal for a wide range of electronic musical styles. What's inside: 100% Royalty Free. 24-bit high quality wavs. Cleared for: Spotify, Youtube, Soundcloud, Record Label Releases. 0.71 Total GB Unzipped. 239 Total Sounds. 62 Vocal FX One Shots. 51 Vocal Hook Loops. 29 Vocal Adlib Loops. 25 Vocal Spoken Word One Shot. 22 Vocal Harmony Loops. 10 Vocal FX Loops. 9 Vocal Stack Loops. 8 Vocal Adlib One Shots. 8 Vocal Chant One Shots. 6 FX Foley One Shots. 4 Vocal Choir Loops. 3 Vocal Phrase One Shots. 2 Vocal Atmosphere Loops. Read More

Australia’s recorded music royalty rates for radio play to rise by 38% after tribunal rulingThe country's recorded music industry says it will push to end Australia's 1% cap on recording royalties paid by radio
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NoiseWorks Audio release NoiseAssist VoiceAssist combines six intelligent voice-focused processes into a single ARA-capable plug-in, and promises to a faster, more integrated approach to vocal and dialogue editing.

The RMX-100 has been reborn – AlphaTheta welcomes next-gen effects processor RMX-IGNITEBack in 2012, the release of the RMX-100 quickly left its mark on the DJ scene. Its ability to shape sound and process effects in real time was a game changer, amounting to a top-class reputation as a favourite amongst DJs and producers across the globe. Now, the effects unit has been reimagined for the next generation of DJs: enter the RMX-IGNITE.
Designed by AlphaTheta, the RMX-IGNITE breathes new life into the original RMX-100 unit. Loaded with a slew of new effects, an enhanced sampler section, 3-Band FX, the RMX-IGNITE is set to let your creativity run wild – and, thanks to its array of clear, large knobs and levers, its an intuitive way of physically ‘feeling out’ and producing a cracking live track.

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The RMX-IGNITE is preloaded with 20 samples, which can all be processed live without the need for any computers or DAWs. If you’re keen to load on more samples, you can do so with the unit’s Sample Manager software, which allows you to load samples via a USB drive.
The PRO DJ LINK network also allows you to synch samples to your unit remotely, as well as allowing you to synch your BPM to your arsenal of other DJ gear.
In terms of your samples, each can be easily loaded to four trigger pad buttons, which can be played individually or layered to your tastes. Samples can also be tweaked via a Sampler Colour FX knob, which can add a pinch of character, with options ranging from Echo and Swing to Space and Delay.

There’s also a slew of Sample Roll triggers to adjust the rhythmic and timing intervals of your samples. The unit also has a new Groove Roll feature, which can also add a little extra spice to your samples.
In terms of the effects on offer, there are six unique Lever FX to play with: Echo, Juggle, Reverb, Reverse, Solo and Stretch. Then, the Lever FX section allows you to flick between your set effects via its three unique levers.
There are also six Isolate FX abilities, which can be applied to your low, mid and high frequencies. There’s Drive, Ducker, Echo, Filter, Rhythm and Tape Reverb options, which should allow room for plenty of experimentation.
In terms of the RMX-IGNITE’s 3-Band FX section, there are two types of effects available to play with: Lever FX and Isolate FX. Either can be applied to your high, mid and low frequency bands, as well as easily being able to combine with the six effect types on offer.
You can apply each to the high, mid, and low frequency bands independently, and freely combine up to 6 types of effects. With sub-parameter knobs for tonal adjustment, you can shape track progressions and deliver rich, expressive performances.
Credit: AlphaTheta
Elsewhere, the RMX-IGNITE also has a Release Echo, which can be triggered with the push of a very large, glowing button. It allows you to reset your sound smoothly, with an echo tail leading you back to your baseline original track.
In terms of connectivity, the unit supports digital send/return connections with the DJM-A9 and DJM-V10 mixers. This can be done via a single USB cable to the MULTI I/O terminal. The unit is also kitted out with the latest DSP and high-grade audio converters, which AlphaTheta assures will provide “professional-level” sound quality thanks to the unit’s 96 kHz/64-bit DSP processing.
The RMX-IGNITE is available now for £1,039, which includes 3 months of Loopcloud.
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AKG’s C-Series: new professional condenser mics aimed musicians and content creatorsNAMM 2026: AKG has announced its new C-Series of professional condenser microphones, aimed at “today’s musicians and content creators”.
Designed for musicians, podcasters, YouTubers and streamers, the new C-Series comprises three microphone models, the C104, C114 and C151, each with a precision-engineered, transformerless FET circuit for an “ultra-low noise floor and expansive dynamic range”.

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Each mic in the series also boasts a broad frequency response, ensuring the “faithful preservation” of a range of sonic elements, from musical instrumental parts and vocals to speech content for podcasts and other content.
In terms of the differences between each of the three mics, the C104 is a large diaphragm cardioid condenser, the C114 is a multi-pattern condenser and the C151 is a small diaphragm cardioid condenser mic.
C-Series mics are designed for seamless setup and ease of use, with a user-friendly design aimed at content creators who simply want to plug in and get recording. 
The series also features sustainability at the heart of its design; with the body of each mic crafted from 100% recycled PIR metal, and each element, from packaging to accessories, “thoughtfully engineered for minimal environmental impact”.
Credit: AKG
For most content creators, how things look on video is everything, and so AKG has taken care to ensure its new C-Series mics “look as striking on camera as they sound during playback”, incorporating a contemporary aesthetic while paying tribute to its design legacy.
“When we set out to create the new AKG C-Series microphones, our goal was simple: let’s design a mic that creators would reach for every day – not just because it sounds incredible, but because it makes the process easier, smoother, and more inspiring,” says Philip Feinman, Product Manager, Recording and Broadcast at HARMAN Professional Solutions, AKG’s parent company. 
“We listened closely to what musicians and content creators truly need, and we’re proud to deliver a microphone lineup that becomes a natural extension of the creative process.” 
“AKG has a rich tradition in design innovation for microphones, headphones, and audio products,” adds Chris Hansen, Director, Recording and Broadcast at HARMAN.
“Our passion to lead helps drive our efforts to deliver world-class products and solutions for our customers, partners, and the global community of creative artists and individuals.”
You can find out more about the new C-Series line of professional condenser microphones at AKG.
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DsgDnB offers multiple FREE plugins for macOS, Windows, and Linux
DsgDnB, a musician and developer with several interesting projects on the go, is currently offering multiple free plugins for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Current projects include PresetShare (a synth preset-sharing platform and music community) and producing drum & bass music under the name DSG and as part of various collectives. You can find more information [...]
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