Producers react to famous EDM samples (Daft Punk, Tiësto, and more)
Veteran music producers John Grand and Max Nepa-Rewak react to samples that are heard in tracks by the likes of Daft Punk, Tiësto, and others.

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Sony Ends Blu-Ray, MD and MiniDV Media ProductionWith the slow demise of physical media the past years, companies are gradually closing shop on producing everything from the physical media itself to their players and recorders. For Sony this seems to have now escalated to where it’ll be shuttering its recordable optical media storage operations, after more than 18 years of producing recordable Blu-ray discs. As noted by [Toms Hardware] this also includes minidisc (MD) media and MiniDV cassettes.
We previously reported on Sony ending the production of recordable Blu-ray media for consumers, which now seems to have expanded to Sony’s remaining storage media. It also raises the likelihood that Sony’s next game console (likely PlayStation 6) will not feature any optical drive at all as Blu-ray loses importance. While MiniDV likely was only interesting to those of us still lugging one of those MiniDV camcorders around, the loss of MD production may be felt quite strongly in the indie music scene, where MD is experiencing somewhat of a revival alongside cassette tapes and vinyl records.
Although it would appear that physical media is now effectively dead in favor of streaming services, it might be too soon to mark its demise.

Waves launches the eMotion LV1 Classic, its first-ever fully integrated live mixing consoleNAMM 2025: The Waves LV1 mix engine has been a staple of live mixing for many years, and now the Israeli audio developer has fully integrated the software into its first-ever all-in-one console: the eMotion LV1 Classic.
It features 17 faders – 16 channels and one master – that can shift between 64 stereo channels. There is also a 21.5-inch touchscreen for making changes to the mix at a moment’s notice – essential for live applications.

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In terms of technical specifications, the eMotion LV1 Classic’s mix engine is 32-bit and runs at 44.1–96 kHz sample rates, offering sizeable headroom. There are 16 Waves Signature Preamps, and the software allows the users to switch between transparent preamp output and enhanced output.
Regarding enhancements, LV1 Classic comes with 16 built-in Waves processors, including Dynamic EQ (F6), live vocal pitch correction (Waves Tune Real-Time), and feedback and mic bleed elimination (X-FDBK and PSE). Waves’ vast library of plugins can be easily integrated into the console as well for users looking to expand its native capabilities.
Waves Senior Product Manager Yaniv Litmanovich says: “We are excited to introduce the eMotion LV1 Classic console, making Waves’ sonic capabilities and tools accessible for all in a familiar yet innovative form factor. This robust yet compact desk blends all Waves audio and UX expertise, marking a new era in Waves’ product offerings for the live sound industry.”
The eMotion LV1 Classic console is available for £7,444. For more info, head to Waves.
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Music Venue Trust Report underscores decline in venuesThe Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents hundreds of venues has released its 2024 Annual Report, which paints a bleak picture of independent live music in the UK
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Deezer’s new AI detection tool has already found 10% of all tracks submitted to the platform are AI-generatedAI-generated music is a simple reality in 2025, and presents a competition problem to human producers looking to get their music heard on streaming platforms. Deezer is looking to tackle this problem by integrating AI detection software into its platform, and has already discovered that around 10,000 fully AI-generated songs are being uploaded every day. This amounts to 10% of Deezer’s daily uploads.
In response, Deezer is not removing the content, but is sidelining all AI-generated music from its algorithmic recommendations.

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“As artificial intelligence continues to increasingly disrupt the music ecosystem, with a growing amount of AI content flooding streaming platforms like Deezer, we are proud to have developed a cutting-edge tool that will increase transparency for creators and fans alike,” says Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier. “Generative AI has the potential to positively impact music creation and consumption, but its use must be guided by responsibility and care in order to safeguard the rights and revenues of artists and songwriters.”
Deezer has been developing this tool for roughly a year to detect AI-generated content from a wide variety of datasets including well-known AI models such as Suno and Udio. With this foundation, it can easily integrate detection tools for other AI models as long as it has examples of data from them.
“We set out to create the best AI detection tool on the market, and we have made incredible progress in just one year,” says Aurélien Hérault, Deezer’s Chief Innovation Officer. “Tools that are on the market today can be highly effective as long as they are trained on data sets from a specific generative AI model, but the detection rate drastically decreases as soon as the tool is subjected to a new model or new data. We have addressed this challenge and created a tool that is significantly more robust and applicable to multiple models.”
This is not the first time Deezer has taken a strong stance against AI. In October 2024, it was the only streaming service to add its name to the global statement on AI training, which reads:
“The unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major, unjust threat to the livelihoods of the people behind those works, and must not be permitted.”
Learn more via the Deezer Newsroom.
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Chartmetric Report reveals an Overcrowded Music IndustryChartmetric’s new report shows an overcrowded music industry with millions of artists competing for listeners. Shockingly, most struggle to get even 10 plays a month a reminder of just how. Continue reading
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Snowsky Retro Nano: FiiO’s new Walkman-inspired device is a music player, DAC and headphone amp rolled into oneFiiO’s new Snowsky Retro Nano music player packs big retro vibes into a tiny, modern package.
At just $59.99/£59.99, this budget-friendly music player is designed to make the most of high-res streaming services like Tidal. With support for Bluetooth AptX HD and LDAC, as well as the option to connect via a USB-C cable, it’s the perfect companion for enjoying your favourite tracks on a laptop, tablet, or on the go.

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Wireless solutions aside, the Snowsky Retro Nano also comes with a 3.5mm jack as well as a balanced 4.4mm socket for you to get the best quality music from your wired headphones.
Under its hood, the player features a CS43131*2 DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter) and high power amplification (including a high-gain mode) that can easily drive in-ear or over-ear headphones to levels of performance far beyond smartphones and laptops.
Users can choose to operate the player wirelessly or via a lanyard. The device’s physical controls mimic the vibes of a 90s cassette player, as does its animated screen which starts to move as you play a track.
Image: FiiO
As FiiO describes, “Simply start an album from your smartphone and let the Snowsky Nano do the rest from volume control to track selection.”
The Retro Nano has full app control when using the FiiO Control app on Android or iOS phones. And thanks to a built-in microphone, you can even take calls on the player itself.
The device is powered by a 3.7v 10440 removable, rechargeable battery that can be charged using a USB-C cable. It is also eminently compact and portable, measuring just 55.1 x 37.5 x 13.7mm (way smaller than a credit card) and weighing a mere 28g with the battery.
Learn more at FiiO.
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Audio-Technica’s new ATM355VF clip-on microphone is designed for “high-accuracy, balanced capture” of string and woodwind instrumentsNAMM 2025: Audio-Technica has launched the ATM355VF, a compact condenser clip-on microphone designed specifically for “high-accuracy, balanced capture” of string and woodwind instruments like violins, violas and flutes.
The ATM355VF features Audio-Technica’s latest back-electret condenser design, with interchangeable capsules allowing users to choose between cardioid or omnidirectional and hypercardioid elements (sold separately).

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The mic’s standard cardioid capsule boasts excellent frontal sensitivity and isolation, which helps you cut out unwanted ambient noises and feedback in live settings. A locking four-pin connector (with XLRM output) on its AT8543 power module also ensures secure connection, while the switchable 80Hz low-cut filter tackles low-frequency rumble with ease.
Another key feature of the ATM355VF is its lightweight, flexible gooseneck shape – a design that allows for precise microphone positioning while minimising mechanical noise and reducing strain on the 1.8-meter cable. The microphone is also fitted with a windscreen to isolate noise and protect it from accidental damage, ensuring consistent performance during professional live and studio sessions.
Image: Audio-Technica
A variety of dedicated mounts come shipped with the mic as well – violin and flute mounts are included, along with a joint adaptor to attach to the gooseneck for use in a variety of settings.
Audio-Technica says that the included mounts are designed to ensure minimal contact with the instrument to greatly reduce sound attenuation and prevent any loss in resonance. Contact surfaces are also made of a scratch-resistant material that will not damage instrument surfaces.
A wireless compatible version of the microphone, the ATM355VFcH, is also available.
The ATM355VF can be connected to Audio-Technica’s cW-style bodypack wireless transmitters, while the ATM355VFcH is compatible with Audio-Technica wireless products featuring the newer, more compact cH-style transmitters.
The ATM355VF will be available in the UK and Europe from February 2025.
Learn more Audio Technica.
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Solid State Logic releases rackmount USB audio interface designed to be the “ultimate studio centrepiece”NAMM 2025: Solid State Logic has officially released a brand new rackmount USB audio interface, the SSL 18.
The British brand, who announced the launch during a press conference at NAMM, says the new product is marking “the start of a new era in rackmount production technology” from the company, and that it is designed to be the “ultimate studio centrepiece” by enhancing production workflows.

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The SSL 18 hosts 32-bit/192 kHz converters and has a dynamic range performance of 120 dB across all of its microphone, line-level and instrument inputs. It also has 125 dB dynamic range on the monitor and line outputs, and its integrated high-current amplifier features dual headphone outputs offering 120 dB dynamic range.
Featuring eight mic preamplifiers with switchable Mic/Line configuration, its inputs offer an ultra-low noise floor and allow “every detail of a performance to be captured with stunning accuracy”. Each input can also be switched into Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement Mode, adding analogue saturation and a high-frequency boost.
Inputs 1 & 2 are located on the front panel and offer instrument/Hi-Z inputs to capture DI’d guitars and vintage synths/drum machines, while 10 balanced line-level outputs are then located on the rear of the unit. Line outputs 1&2 and 3&4 can be configured to +9 or +24 dBu, ensuring compatibility with an array of studio monitors and vintage equipment, while outputs 3 to 10 operate at +24 dBu, so they’re suitable for integrating professional outboard equipment.
All outputs are DC-coupled and capable of sending Control Voltage (CV) to synthesisers and/or modular rigs. Additionally, SSL 18 features configurable analogue insert points for inputs 1 and 2, and there is also a full monitoring control section with talkback input.

Senior Product Manager, Andy Jackson, comments, “Our engineering team applied their analogue and digital design expertise to exceed expectations. With the powerful SSL 360 software, SSL 18 delivers a world-class studio experience to any setup. We’re eager for everyone to experience its sound and workflow.”
Find SSL in Booth 18301 at The NAMM Show, or find out more via the Solid State Logic website.
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The new 32Classic Mix Strip combines Harrison Audio’s iconic sound with fresh features tailored for the modern hybrid studioNAMM 2025: Harrison Audio has launched the 32Classic Mix Strip (MS), a fully featured 19″, 1U channel strip based on the brand’s flagship 32Classic recording console.
Available for purchase at authorised retailers by the end of this month, 32Classic Mix Strip combines the warm, rich tones of Harrison’s iconic gear with innovative features tailored for the modern hybrid studio.

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A defining feature of classic Harrison recordings is the high-performance transformer-coupled microphone preamp. The 32Classic MS mic preamp offers up to 70 dB of gain, providing “a full low-end, open mid-range, and super-smooth natural highs”, thanks to the Jensen JT-MB-CPCA transformer used.
The transformer’s gentle roll-off at each end of the frequency spectrum and delicate phase shift results in a remarkably sweet and musical sound, making it ideal for virtually any source material.
The 32Classic MS also brings the iconic 4-band parametric EQ from the original console to a 19” rack format for the first time. This is accompanied by High- and Low Pass filters that offer a musical 12 dB/octave slope. The High Pass Filter, ranging from 25 Hz to 3.1 kHz, includes a 3 dB resonant peak, while the Low Pass Filter spans 160 Hz to 20 kHz—ideal for eliminating rumble or smoothing high frequencies.
Connectivity wise, you’ve got dedicated Mic and Line XLR inputs on the rear panel and a front-panel input with selectable Instrument/Hi-Z and Mic options. The mic input features utilities such as 48V phantom power, a -20 dB pad, phase flip, and a tri-color LED meter. There are also independent gain controls on both the Mic and Line inputs for precise adjustments.
Output signals can be balanced using the Fader control and Pan controls, or you can engage the 0 dB Fader Bypass and record at unity gain.
Finally, the 32Classic MS is equipped with an integrated mix bus, allowing you to chain multiple units together. You can build your very own modular Harrison stereo summing mixer, ideal as a studio centerpiece or for enhancing any mixing and/or tracking workflow as a “sidecar” to any existing setup.
32Classic Mix Strip is priced at $1999/£1499.00+VAT/€1700.
Learn more at Harrison Audio.
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