Watch deadmau5 play the medieval EP-1320 while wearing a suit of armour. No, seriouslyDeadmau5 traded in his usual mouse helmet for an actual medieval helmet to play the medieval EP-1320. We’re not joking.

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The producer test drove Teenage Engineering‘s newest piece of kit in a new video posted to Instagram, in which he suitably dresses for the occasion in some medieval armour. He’s even got a medieval-style painting behind him featuring his distinctive mouse headgear.
Billed as the “world’s first medieval electronic instrument”, EP-1320 sampler is a new take on the EP-133 K.O. II with a new design and packaging plus a new set of effects, a new arpeggiator, and a collection of “craftily captured multi-sampled instruments. It is now available for the same price, $299, as the original sampler.
It has a rather quirky set of features – “hurdy gurdys, lutes, Gregorian chants, thundering drums and punishing percussive foley fx”, according to the company.
Check out deadmau5 testing it out below:

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In other news, deadmau5 recently threatened to pull his music from Spotify following controversial comments made by the platform’s CEO Daniel Ek, in which he said the cost of creating content is “close to zero”.
Sharing a screenshot of a headline on Instagram which reads: “Spotify CEO claims ‘the cost of creating content’ is ‘close to zero’, deadmau5 responded in the caption: “Incorrect. The cost of creating content was 25+ years of my life and much of those proceeds going to your company you complete fucking idiot.”
And in response to a user’s comment on his post – which reads: “We hate Spotify so much” – deadmau5 replied, “I feel that, I’m about to pull my catalogue from these fucking vultures, enough’s enough.”
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From Universal’s Meta deal to a new AI-powered music streaming service… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
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Last chance to vote for SXSW 2025 panelsSXSW Panelpicker voting ends on Sunday, August 18th. Anyone can register for a free SXSW account to vote and help ensure that the best panels are chosen. We've made a list of SXSW 2025 panels worth voting for.
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Should artists be worried about Melodio, the new generative AI music streaming platform?The day we feared but expected is here. Chinese firm Kunlun Tech says it’s released the “first-ever” music streaming platform for generative AI music. Request a genre, mood, or any other prompt you want, and hear Melodio play non-stop music in the style you’ve chosen.
OK, before we freak out, let’s see what’s up.
Melodio is technically not the first AI music streaming service. Aimi has been around since 2021 and generates music based on material provided by established artists, such as Roska, Black Loops and Shanti Celeste. A similar platform is Endel; specific to mindfulness, focus and sleep, artists including James Blake, Richie Hawtin and Grimes have provided material for the generative soundscape platform.
The key difference with Melodio is the intention and the material. Kunlun Tech says that the platform “revolutionises music streaming” with its prospect of personalised, prompt-focused music. The examples it provides in a press statement include ‘energetic music for a long drive’ and ‘mellow tunes for morning coffee’. You can also change the input prompt at any time during the stream to change the style of the music. As the stream plays, you can save and share your favourite ‘music’ or segments of audio, which presumably impacts the rest of the stream.
But where does this music come from? Aimi and Endel rely on artists and creators to provide material — what’s Melodio’s training data?
It’s called SkyMusic 2.0. Kunlun says in the press release that this engine “leverages LLM technology to achieve an integrated end-to-end music generation process” that “boasts the capability to produce six-minute stereo songs with a 44,100Hz sampling rate and supports lyrics input exceeding 500 words.”
Alright, so no word on where the material is sourced.
We reached out to a Kunlun Tech representative for more information. The company said: “Different from the mainstream path of the industry, SkyMusic adopts the route of self-developed large-scale model music audio generation technology. This route directly realises the integrated end-to-end music generation of instruments, vocals, melodies, volumes, and notes through large model technology, which is extremely difficult technically, and only a handful of top players in the world, including Kunlun, participate.”
Still kinda mysterious — we’ve asked for some further info. If the company (which owns web browser Opera and formerly owned dating app Grindr) is operating similarly to GenAI platforms Suno and Udio, it might be about to face a legal firestorm. In June, the RIAA filed a lawsuit against the two companies for alleged copyright infringement en masse, seeking damages of up to $1.5 trillion from Suno and $1.36 trillion from Udio. Yikes.
Anyway, another crucial question is: Does Melodio actually sound convincing enough to replace anything in your music library? Not exactly. You can’t generate music that’s absent of lyrics, which are often corny and sung by robot-esque vocals, and the instrumentation is generic and ripe with artefacts. It’s not fit for leisurely listening.
However, its potential might not lie in replacing your favourite music, but instead as a supplement for background music. Think coffee shops, in-game music for video games, and other incidental music moments. As Barack Obama said last year, elevator music may be the first to be replaced.
Kunlun adds that, per Statista, “the global music streaming industry reached $19.3 billion in 2023. On Spotify, nearly 50 per cent of users have listened to playlists with mood tags, indicating a strong demand for scenario-oriented music. Compared to traditional music platforms, AI music streaming can tailor exclusive music to each different scenario, redefining the form of music and enabling users to enjoy customised musical companionship anytime, anywhere.”
Melodio probably won’t catch on in the way you’d expect it to, but it may become a powerful tool for certain markets and creators.
There’s more: Kunlun has also announced Mureka, which — similar to Suno and Udio — lets you generate music with a prompt. You can then download the track using Credits on your account; you’ll start with six but can purchase more to download more songs. You can even sell your AI songs on the Mureka Store — Kunlun claims this lets you “explore new business models for AIGC”.
What’s vital here, for everyone’s sake, is that Kunlun is playing fair from a licensing perspective. There’s no doubt that the industry at large will be keeping an eye on Melodio and Mureka to ensure no artists are being exploited.
If you’re intrigued, you can try a demo on the Melodio website. Just type in a prompt and hit that Brat green button stamped with “Let’s Vibe.”
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Threads tools for creators are improvingThreads tools for creators are improving with some new additions. Just 13 months after launch, Threads has 200 million active users, making it a must-use social media platform.
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5 sources for finding weird samples
We showcase five resources and techniques that will allow you to uncover unusual and at times straight-up weird samples that extend into uncharted sonic territory.

A Guide To Short Video Music PromotionExplore the most effective short video music promotion strategies on TikTok and other platforms. Elevate your career with these expert insights designed to maximize your reach and impact.
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Cox Communications takes copyright infringement battle with record labels to US Supreme CourtA long-running legal battle between Cox and record companies could end up being decided at the US's top court
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KIT Plugins announce BB F66/67 The first compressors to join the KIT Plugins lineup offer two takes on one of Blackbird Studios' most prized outboard units.

The 2025 NAMM Show will span five days, with three days of exhibitsThe NAMM Show will return to the Anaheim Convention Center in January 2025, and for the first time ever, will run for five days straight, with three days of exhibits.
Since Covid, many have speculated on the future of the NAMM Show, which has seen a reduced number of exhibitors in recent years, with many of the big names including Fender, Gibson and PRS opting out.

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But next year’s show offers promise that NAMM may be returning to its former glory. Running between 21 and 25 January, the 2025 NAMM Show will see events beginning on the 21st, and exhibits beginning on the 23rd, with “nonstop energy” offered through the 25th
“The NAMM Show continues to evolve based on our members’ needs, and we have heard loud and clear that we need more opportunities to network and extend our robust education offerings, while also focusing on the core exhibit hours and buying power that are the cornerstone of the week” says John Mlynczak, president and CEO of NAMM.
“The 2025 NAMM Show will kick off five days and nights with a schedule that ensures each community and attendee can have the personalised experience they need to be successful in their business and profession.”
A number of brands have already confirmed they are attending the 2025 NAMM Show, though it’s unclear yet whether they’ll all be exhibiting. They include Avid, Allen & Heath, Native Instruments, Pioneer DJ, Solid State Logic, Sony, Waves and more.
We asked if the NAMM Show would thrive or barely survive following this year’s event. While there were some big announcements, there were also some notable absentees: Universal Audio didn’t return with an extravagant space-themed spectacle like in 2020; Moog didn’t have a huge presence, and neither did Focusrite, Sequential, Oberheim or Arturia.
But with five days of events across the 2025 NAMM Show, does that mean its set to thrive once more?
For more info, head to namm.org.
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Kits.AI unveil Voice Designer Kits.AI's latest application is capable of creating unique-sounding voices with no need for pre-existing audio files or datasets.

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The NAMM Show Shares Preview of Global Attendees and ExhibitorsNAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced its initial lineup of events and exhibits for The 2025 NAMM Show, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center January 21–25, with events beginning on Tuesday, January 21. Exhibits start January 23, creating nonstop energy through late Saturday evening, January 25, 2025.

“The NAMM Show continues to evolve based on our members’ needs, and we have heard loud and clear that we need more opportunities to network and extend our robust education offerings, while also focusing on the core exhibit hours and buying power that are the cornerstone of the week” said John Mlynczak, president and CEO of NAMM. “The 2025 NAMM Show will kick off five days and nights with a schedule that ensures each community and attendee can have the personalized experience they need to be successful in their business and profession.”

The expansion of event dates allows The NAMM Show to offer even more robust education programs for every NAMM member, including retail, brands, pro audio, entertainment technology, music education and music technology professionals, as well as tracks for artists and college music business students. Tuesday and Wednesday will include more long-form, workshop-style opportunities for attendees to dig deeper into relevant topics that will help grow our industry. 

To help ensure that networking leads to success in business, more global networking receptions will take place earlier in the week, allowing attendees to make vital connections right away that will lead to focused opportunities when the exhibits are open for business. A full list of 2025 NAMM Show exhibitors, companies and brands from around the globe can be found at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/attend

NAMM will continue to announce, throughout the fall and winter, new additions to exhibits and events as well as must-see artists and performances that will make The 2025 NAMM Show the ultimate destination for the global music industry. The initial full schedule of detailed events will be posted on November 4.

NAMM Week 2025 Preliminary Schedule

Tuesday, January 21

NAMM Foundation Day of Service and Networking with the Pros

Education offerings for exhibiting brands, including a workshop on influencer-marketing strategy

Networking opportunities

International Networking Reception 

Wednesday, January 22

Global Media Day, featuring iconic brands and formal executive remarks that focus on new music industry product introductions from top music brands to startups

Education sessions and workshops on the latest in AI for business, content creation and the financial management of a music business, as well as hands-on Dante training for pro audio. 

International Coalition meetings and global receptions

Top 100 Dealer Awards ceremony 

Thursday, January 23

Industry Insights breakfast session with NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak, along with music industry special guests 

A robust program of educational sessions for retail, manufacturer brands, pro audio, entertainment technology, event safety and music education professionals, as well as artists and college music business students

Exhibits open 10 am to 6 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center 

Yamaha Concert Series and Bands@NAMM

TEC Awards

Friday, January 24

NAMM U Breakfast Session Focusing on Business Marketing Trends for 2025 & Beyond

Education sessions continue for retail, manufacturer brand, pro audio, entertainment technology, event safety and music education professionals, as well as artists and college music business students

Exhibits open 10 am to 6 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center

Yamaha Concert Series and Bands@NAMM

Parnelli Awards

Saturday, January 25

Grand Rally for Music Education

Best in Show awards

Exhibits open 10 am to 5 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center

Bands@NAMM

SheRocks Awards
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Meta axed CrowdTangle, a tool for tracking disinformation. Critics claim its replacement has just ‘1% of the features’Journalists, researchers and politicians are mourning Meta’s shutdown of CrowdTangle, which they used to track the spread of disinformation on Facebook and Instagram. In CrowdTangle’s place, Meta is offering its Content Library — but is limiting usage to people from “qualified academic or nonprofit institutions who are pursuing scientific or public interest research.” Many researchers […]
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The Sunchronizer Keeps Your Solar Panel AlignedIn the past few years, the price-per-watt for solar panels has dropped dramatically. This has led to a number of downstream effects beyond simple cost savings. For example, many commercial solar farms have found that it’s now cheaper to install a larger number of panels in fixed positions, rather than accepting the extra cost, maintenance, and complexity of a smaller number panels that use solar tracking to make up the difference. But although this practice is fading for large-scale power production, there are still some niche uses for solar tracking. Like [Fabian], if you need to maximize power production with a certain area or a small number of panels you’ll wan to to build a solar tracker.
[Fabian]’s system is based on a linear actuator which can tilt one to four panels (depending on size) in one axis only. This system is an elevation tracker, which is the orientation generally with respect to latitude, with a larger elevation angle needed in the winter and a lower angle in the summer. [Fabian] also designs these to be used in places like balconies where this axis can be more easily adjusted. The actuator is controlled with an ESP32 which, when paired with a GPS receiver, can automatically determine the sun’s position for a given time of day and adjust the orientation of the panel to provide an ideal elevation angle on a second-by-second basis. The ESP32 also allows seamless integration with home automation systems like SmartHome as well.
Although this system only tracks the sun in one axis right now, [Fabian] is working on support for a second axis which mounts the entire array on a rotating table similar to an automatic Lazy Susan. This version also includes a solar tracking sensor which measures solar irradiance in the direction the panel faces to verify that the orientation of the panel is maximizing power output for a given amount of sunlight. Tracking the sun in two axes can be a complicated problem to solve, but some solutions we’ve seen don’t involve any GPS, programming, or even control electronics at all.