Key Spotify executives have cashed out more than $1 billion in stock this year… including $283 million for Daniel Ek.Following a series of blockbuster earnings reports, Spotify's stock is trading near all-time highs
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Would an Indexing Feature Benefit Your Next Hinge Design?[Angus] of Maker’s Muse has a video with a roundup of different 3D-printable hinge designs, and he points out that a great thing about 3D printing objects is that adding printable features to them is essentially free.
These hinges have an indexing feature that allows them to lock into place, no additional parts needed.
A great example of this is his experimental print-in-place butt hinge with indexing feature, which is a hinge that can lock without adding any additional parts. The whole video is worth a watch, but he shows off the experimental design at the 7:47 mark. The hinge can swing normally but when positioned just right, the squared-off pin within slots into a tapered track, locking the part in place.
Inspired by a handheld shopping basket with a lockable handle, [Angus] worked out a design of his own and demonstrates it with a small GoPro tripod whose legs can fold and lock in place. He admits it’s a demonstration of the concept more than a genuinely useful tripod, but it does show what’s possible with some careful design. Being entirely 3D printed in a single piece and requiring no additional hardware is awfully nice.
3D printing is very well-suited to this sort of thing, and it’s worth playing to a printer’s strengths to do for pennies what one would otherwise need dollars to accomplish.
Want some tips on designing things in a way that take full advantage of what a 3D printer can achieve? Check out printing enclosures at an angle with minimal supports, leveraging the living hinge to print complex shapes flat (and fold them up for assembly), or even print a one-piece hinge that can actually withstand a serious load. All of those are full of tips, so keep them in mind the next time you design a part.

Create an original remix of Richie Hawtin’s EXhale on the new interactive platform, KORUSRichie Hawtin’s 2014 track EXhale, released under his Plastikman alias, recently received a fresh remix treatment from the Innervisions label boss, Dixon, and now you can provide your own remix treatment, too. By acquiring the remix pack through KORUS, you can use the KOR Protocol software to add your flare to the music.
Using the KORUS interface, you can alter five main elements within the song — drums, bass, chords, melody, and harmony — in what the brand calls a ‘DNA Pack’. KOR Protocol’s press release says that each DNA pack features “a variety of elements that represent their unique identity, from individual samples and stems to visual graphics, and more.”
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For each element, you can mute, swap for different stems, or apply different effects using an intuitive cursor function. The UI features an XY graph with a different effect on each of the four ends. Leaving the cursor in the middle means there are no effects. Moving in any one direction will apply the associated individual effect or combine two.

“The release of EXhale on KORUS opens a new frontier in the relationship between artists and their fans,” says KOR Protocol. “Fans can not only enjoy Dixon’s remix of this iconic track but also create their own remixes using the interactive tools on KORUS, powered by KOR Protocol’s advanced AI and IP management solutions. This approach aligns with KOR Protocol’s mission to empower creators and fans to interact with IPs freely, bringing new value and creativity to music by removing traditional barriers to remixing and production.
Three other remix packages are also available on the Korus platform: Imogen Heap’s, What Have You Done To Me?; Sound Fractures, My Love For You; and the Black Mirror, Transmoderna & TRI/XON pack which features a track entitled Grin from TRI/XON which is a project devised by Dixon and fellow Innervisions artist, Trikk. KOR Protocol launched in 2023 as BeatKOR, backed by deadmau5, Hawtin and Beatport.
Earlier this year, Richie Hawtin spoke about the potential of stem separation in live remixing. Speaking to MusicTech, he said “My shows are all pretty spontaneous. I’ve been reluctant to use any stem separation because it all has to be done beforehand. But real-time, high-quality stem separation is coming very shortly, and I’m excited because that will allow for even more fluid mixing.”
However, the Canadian-British producer isn’t so sure all artists will adapt to the emerging tech. ““Once tech like stem separation is inside the CDJ, people will get a bit more creative,” he adds. “But will we see a whole generation of DJs working on their own unique setup? I’m not sure that that’s going to happen.” You can read more in our digital cover feature interview with Hawtin.
Access the EXhale remix pack on KOR Protocol.
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Layering synths for a larger sound (free Ableton Effect Rack included)
Expert producer John Grand showcases how you can experiment with layering synths to achieve a larger sound.

Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation Launches 3rd Annual '7 Days of Giving' AuctionThe Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA), led by four-time GRAMMY-nominated blues-rock artist Joe Bonamassa, has announce its 3rd Annual “7 Days of Giving” Auction in celebration of GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement. This special auction, starting Tuesday, November 26 and runs through GivingTuesday, December 3, features an exclusive array of signed guitars, autographed vinyl, fan packages, and one-of-a-kind memorabilia—all aimed at raising funds to preserve and enhance music education. For more information and to place a bid, visit here.GivingTuesday, celebrated worldwide, encourages acts of kindness and charitable contributions. KTBA’s auction aligns perfectly with this mission, offering supporters an opportunity to secure unique items while directly contributing to music education programs.Highlights from the “7 Days of Giving” Auction include:Signed Epiphone SG Custom Joe Bonamassa Guitar

Joanne Shaw Taylor Signed Guitar Package

Robert Jon & The Wreck Fan Package

KTBA at Sea IX Autographed PosterFor more details or to bid, click HEREFor more information about the “7 Days of Giving” Auction or to contribute to the foundation’s efforts, visit ktba.org.The post Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation Launches 3rd Annual '7 Days of Giving' Auction first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Get Wavesfactory Trackspacer dynamic processor plugin for $29!
With Black Friday approaching, we’ll surely see many great deals this week. Plugin Boutique is currently offering Trackspacer by Wavesfactory for only $29. This popular plugin is currently 50% off until December 1st. So, if you’ve been wanting to grab it, now would be a great time. Trackspacer is an award-nominated, one-of-a-kind plugin that is [...]
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FLOSS Weekly Episode 811: Elixir & Nerves – Real Embedded LinuxThis week, Jonathan Bennett and Lars Wikman chat about Elixir and Nerves — a modern language that’s a take on Erlang, and an embedded Linux approach for running Elixir code on devices.

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https://nerves-project.org/
Introducing Elixir and the ecosystem from Oredev 2023
Introducing Nerves from Oredev 2024 (just released)
The Soul of Erlang & Elixir, by Sasa Juric

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The 15 best Black Friday deals for music production (2024)
We've identified 15 of the best Black Friday deals for music producers in 2024—find some of the top deals on plugins, virtual instruments, hardware, and more.

Yraki announces SABOTAGE Max for Live device SABOTAGE works in the same way as a sequencer, but takes control of Ableton Live’s tempo, creating a production grid that shifts in real time. 

The best Black Friday deals at Plugin Boutique: the biggest savings on plugins from Universal Audio, FabFilter, Native Instruments and moreIf you’re in the market to expand your plugin collection, there’s no better time to do that than on Black Friday, and there’s no better place to do it than at Plugin Boutique. Black Friday itself isn’t until this Friday 29 November, but Plugin Boutique is already offering killer savings on both individual instrument and effects plugins and bundles alike. In some cases you can even grab up to 90% off some plugins. Below, we’ve gathered the very best deals available at Plugin Boutique so far.
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Some of FabFilter’s superb range of plugins are available with an awesome 25% off right now. This takes such favourites as the Pro-Q 3, Saturn 2 and Pro-MB as well as many others down to record low prices starting from just £55 in some cases. Be sure to bag a bargain while you can.
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Universal Audio’s UAD plugins are some of the best in the game, and here’s your chance to get a bundle off a bundle! All month, the Signature Edition is available for £299 and the Producer Edition for just £79 representing up to a staggering 80% discount. Meanwhile, the UAD Studio Classics Bundle is available with a 96% discount. It’s the perfect time to stock up on high-end plugins.
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Plugin Boutique has knocked a cool 50% off Arturia’s powerful and comprehensive V Collection X of classic software instruments – 39 in total with over 10,000 presets. £248.59 for a limited time only.
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Select software instruments by Native Instruments are available now with 50% off. They include Monark, Massive X, Reaktor Spark and loads more.
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IK Multimedia’s gargantuan Total Studio 4 MAX comprises a whopping 19,000 presets, 670GB of sounds and pretty much its whole product lineup into a single bundle. Incredibly, PB is temporarily applying a monster 74% discount making this huge collection just $150 for a limited time. They say it’s the biggest single plugin bundle around – who are we to argue?
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Plugin Boutique is offering some great discounts on products including 30% off the comprehensive Korg Collection 5, the M1 software for just $49 and the option to crossgrade from any Korg product to receive up to $150 further discount.
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Get up to 94% off select Brainworx plugins. Highlights include the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor down 90% to $30, and the AMEK 909 down to $30.
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Plugin Boutique is knocking 70% off its big bundle comprising eight highly-regarded plugins. For $109 you get the Scaler EQ, Scaler 2, BigKick, Carbon Electra synth and more, representing an amazing saving on this powerful bundle of instruments and processors.
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Grab XLN Audio’s LIFE AND XO bundles exclusively via Plugin Boutique at 55% off.
Browse the full range of Black Friday discounts over at Plugin Boutique.
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The power of being a Music Industry Optimist [Jesse Kirshbaum]Explore the plentiful ways the music industry has bounced back, with streaming, AI, artist-led brands driving growth, new tech, and more. Explore the power of being a music industry optimist.. Continue reading
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Bandsintown High Notes 2024: 5 days left to update your Artist ProfileArtists have just 5 days left to ge their Bandsintown For Artist profiles to make the most of Bandsintown High Notes 2024. This popular live music year in review for both artists and fans will be released early in December.
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What do SiriusXM, Spotify, X have in common? A ‘Cycle of Quitting’SiriusXM, X, Netflix, Spotify and every subscription service faces challenges as listener habits change and competition grows. Fred Jacobs weighs in on subscription fatigue and the cycle of quitting and how it might be good news for radio.
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Scapeshift: software groovebox from Tim Exile Scapeshift is a Reaktor-based instrument that's capable of generating rhythms and melodies, but unlike many such projects, doesn’t employ any AI-based technology.

Universal Music Group files to dismiss Fred Durst’s $200 million lawsuit, Limp Bizkit rep claims label is “desperately grasping at technicalities”Universal Music Group has claimed that Fred Durst’s $200 million lawsuit against it is “based on a fallacy” and is seeking to dismiss the case entirely.
In a motion filed to dismiss the case, UMG contends that the Limp Bizkit frontman’s allegations of fraudulent royalty concealment are unfounded and that communications between the band’s management and UMG actually disprove his assertions.

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The suit, initiated in October 2024, accuses UMG of “wrongfully” withholding royalties owed to Limp Bizkit and “possibly hundreds of other artists”, alleging that the company employed fraudulent accounting practices to conceal these payments.
Durst’s legal team argues that despite the band’s success — over 45 million records sold — he has “not seen a dime” in royalties over the years. The suit also demands Durst and his bandmates receive full ownership of their music. However, UMG counters that they have made substantial payments to Limp Bizkit and asserts that any prior confusion regarding royalty entitlements has been resolved.
In its latest filing, UMG states that Durst’s “entire narrative that UMG tried to conceal royalties is a fiction” [via Rolling Stone]. The label also highlights email exchanges between the band’s manager and UMG that purportedly “eviscerates” Durst’s fraud allegations.
In response to UMG’s clapback, a representative for Limp Bizkit says that “we believe UMG is using a typical, formulaic, well-trodden strategy of reaching for any escape route by desperately grasping at technicalities.”
“When someone is caught red-handed, their first response is often to hire very expensive outside law firms who first, as a matter of course, try anything to dismiss the suit when they are in trouble with the facts. We will rely on facts, the law, and the courts. We have no desire to prove a solid case in press releases.”
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