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  • Wise Music Group acquires Austria-based classical music publisher Doblinger MusikverlagDeal follows the divestment of Wise Music's Digital Education division
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  • TikTok tells LA staff impacted by wildfires to use personal/sick hours if they can’t work from homeWildfires are currently devastating the greater Los Angeles area, burning over 45 square miles, torching over 1,300 structures, and putting nearly 180,000 people under evacuation orders as of Thursday. And yet, TikTok’s LA-based employees are being told to either continue their work from home or use their personal/sick days if that’s not possible, while the […]
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    Wildfires are currently devastating the greater Los Angeles area, burning over 45 square miles, torching over 1,300 structures, and putting nearly 180,000

  • XRP price preps for 'powerful move' above $2.90 as sentiment metrics signal optimismXRP’s market structure suggests that the altcoin is gearing up for a run to new all-time highs.

  • Wise Music Group Announces Sale of Music Education Division to Achieve PartnersWise Music Group announced today the sale of its music education division, including MusicFirst, Rising Software, Charanga, O-Generator, and Focus on Sound to the private equity firm Achieve Partners.Robert Wise, Chairman of Wise Music Group, commented: “This milestone represents the culmination of several years of strategic transformation for Wise Music Group. By entrusting our education businesses to Achieve Partners, we are confident that these brands will continue to thrive under their stewardship. At the same time, we can now fully dedicate ourselves to our core mission of music publishing with clarity and purpose, reinforcing our position as the leading independent in the industry."Wise Music Group plans to reinvest the capital raised from the sale of its education division to fund acquisitions of music copyrights and other music publishing assets. Recent purchases include Edition Peters, a prestigious classical music publisher and the original publisher of Richard Strauss, Jonathan Dove and John Cage; and the publishing rights to The Zombies’ iconic catalog, featuring hits like Time of the Season and She’s Not There. Additionally, Wise Music has acquired publishing and recording interests in the works of jazz legend Thelonious Monk, including classics such as 'Round Midnight and Straight, No Chaser.The company also remains committed to nurturing its contemporary roster of over 100 composers, recently securing exclusive publishing rights to Ludovico Einaudi, Volker Bertelmann (Oscar winner), Ólafur Arnalds, The Staves, and members of Apparat/Moderat.Achieve Partners will bring its unique expertise in education technology to bear on accelerating the development of all five educational brands, expanding their reach in ways that advance the role of technology in education while also prioritizing the unique needs of the music education community.Dr. Jim Frankel, Managing Director of MusicFirst and the combined businesses, stated: “Partnering with Achieve Partners opens an exciting new chapter for MusicFirst. Their dedication to innovation in education technology aligns perfectly with our vision, and we look forward to expanding our reach and impact in music education.” Troy Williams, Managing Director at Achieve Partners, added: “We are delighted to welcome Wise Music Group’s entire suite of groundbreaking education tools to the Achieve family. These companies have a remarkable track record of delivering innovative music education solutions to schools, teachers, and students worldwide. This is about not just supporting their continued growth, but also ensuring that they continue to set the standard in digital music education."The post Wise Music Group Announces Sale of Music Education Division to Achieve Partners first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

    Wise Music Group announced today the sale of its music education division, including MusicFirst, Rising Software, Charanga, O-Generator, and Focus on Sound to the private equity firm Achieve Partners. Robert Wise, Chairman of Wise Music Group, commented: “This milestone represents the culmination of several years of strategic transformation for Wise Music Group. By entrusting our

  • Toner Transfer, but Not for PCBsIt is old news that you can print PCB artwork on glossy paper and use a clothes iron to transfer the toner to a copper board, which will resist etchant. But [Squalius] shows us how to do a similar trick with 3D prints in a recent video, which you can see below.
    The example used is a QR code, although you can use anything you can print in a mirror image. Of course, heat from a clothes iron isn’t going to be compatible with your 3D-printed plastic. The trick is to use some acrylic medium on the part, place the print face down, and apply more medium to the back of the paper.

    Once the acrylic dries, you can use water to remove the paper, but the toner pattern will remain. Once it dries, you’ll need to remove bits of paper still left. Be careful, though. The image is now pretty fragile. To make it more durable, the process calls for a clear varnish overcoat. Some commenters on the video mentioned that a UV clear coat would probably work, too.
    This is an easy technique to experiment with, and the results look great. Seems perfect for keycaps or front panels. Let us know how it goes!

    It is old news that you can print PCB artwork on glossy paper and use a clothes iron to transfer the toner to a copper board, which will resist etchant. But [Squalius] shows us how to do a similar …

  • Daniel Ek has cashed out over half-a-billion dollars in Spotify stock to date, banking another $28m this weekEk's latest transaction involved the sale of 60,000 shares
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  • MASSIVE X: Key features, how it sounds, and a free preset pack
    Explore the key features of Native Instrument's MASSIVE X, hear how it sounds in action, and learn how you can get a free preset pack.

    Explore the key features of Native Instrument's MASSIVE X, hear how it sounds in action, and learn how you can get a free preset pack.

  • Retrotechtacular: Soldering the Tek WayFor a lot of us, soldering just seems to come naturally. But if we’re being honest, none of us was born with a soldering iron in our hand — ouch! — and if we’re good at soldering now, it’s only thanks to good habits and long practice. But what if you’re a company that lives and dies by the quality of the solder joints your employees produce? How do you get them to embrace the dark art of soldering?
    If you’re Tektronix in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the answer is simple: make in-depth training videos that teach people to solder the Tek way. The first video below, from 1977, is aimed at workers on the assembly line and as such concentrates mainly on the practical aspects of making solid solder joints on PCBs and mainly with through-hole components. The video does have a bit of theory on soldering chemistry and the difference between eutectic alloys and other tin-lead mixes, as well as a little about the proper use of silver-bearing solders. But most of the time is spent discussing the primary tool of the trade: the iron. Even though the film is dated and looks like a multi-generation dupe from VHS, it still has a lot of valuable tips; we’ve been soldering for decades and somehow never realized that cleaning a tip on a wet sponge is so effective because the sudden temperature change helps release oxides and burned flux. The more you know.
    The second video below is aimed more at the Tek repair and rework technicians. It reiterates a lot of the material from the first video, but then veers off into repair-specific topics, like effective desoldering. Pro tip: Don’t use the “Heat and Shake” method of desoldering, and wear those safety glasses. There’s also a lot of detail on how to avoid damaging the PCB during repairs, and how to fix them if you do manage to lift a trace. They put a fair amount of emphasis on the importance of making repairs look good, especially with bodge wires, which should be placed on the back of the board so they’re not so obvious. It makes sense; Tek boards from the era are works of art, and you don’t want to mess with that.

    For a lot of us, soldering just seems to come naturally. But if we’re being honest, none of us was born with a soldering iron in our hand — ouch! — and if we’re good at sold…

  • Travis Scott, SZA, Future sued for alleged copyright infringement over 2023 hit ‘Telekinesis’Victory Boyd claims they ripped off her song 'Like The Way It Sounds' to create their 2023 hit, 'Telekinesis'.
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    Victory Boyd claims they ripped off her song ‘Like The Way It Sounds’ to create their 2023 hit, ‘Telekinesis’.

  • “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.
    Check out the video below.

    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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    Justice 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.

  • 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.
    The post NIVA launches groundbreaking Independent Live Music survey appeared first on Hypebot.

    Take part in the groundbreaking State of Live independent live music survey by NIVA and contribute to the first live music study in the U.S.

  • 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.
    The post TikTok pushes Lemon8 and SaveMyTikToks launches as ban nears appeared first on Hypebot.

    Discover how TikTok is promoting sister app Lemon8 and SaveMyTikToks launches as a backup option to Triller for creators.

  • 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.
    The post Signs of Music Career Burnout and How to Overcome It appeared first on Hypebot.

    Recognize the signs of music career burnout and reignite your passion with powerful strategies. Learn how to overcome self-doubt and pressure.

  • 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.

    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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    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