Erica Synths introduce the Formant Erica Synths' latest DIY system offers ambitious builders the chance to recreate the Elektor Formant modular synth that was originally released by Elektor Magazine during the late 1970s.

Basel Bank capital rules create 'chokepoint' for crypto — Investment execThe current capital reserve requirements and rules make holding cryptocurrencies too costly for banks, limiting the sector's growth.

Judge says FTC investigation into Media Matters ‘should alarm all Americans’A federal judge has blocked the FTC's investigation into Media Matters research around advertising and antisemitic content on X.

2025 One Hertz Challenge: STM32 Blinks In Under 50 BytesMany of us have run a Blink program on a microcontroller before. It’s effectively the “Hello, World!” of the embedded space. However, few of us have ever thought about optimizing our Blink code to be as miniscule as possible. But that’s precisely what [Rudra Lad] did for this entry into the 2025 One Hertz Challenge!
This example of Blink, delay_blinky_13, is built specifically for the STM32F4 Discovery microcontroller development board. [Rudra] notes the code is “highly optimized” and compiles down to a binary size of under 50 bytes. The code doesn’t even use RAM, and it aims to get the blink as close to 1 Hz as possible. Many optimizations were used to crunch it down as small as possible. For example, the standard startup code isn’t used, with the entire program instead written in the Reset_Handler to save space. Bit-band is also used to write to peripheral registers to blink the LED, since this uses less instructions than the typical methods. Meanwhile, with many tweaks to the delay counting routine, [Rudra] was eventually able to get the blink frequency to 1.00019 Hz, as measured on a logic analyzer. That’s pretty darn close!
While it’s rare that you have only 50 bytes of binary space to blink an LED, work like this is a great way to flex your coding muscles. Code is on Github for the curious, and if you’ve worked up your own impressive tiny binaries, don’t hesitate to let us know!

Bunker Samples Intimate Violin Iremia - soft solo texturesIntimate Violin Iremia is a detailed exploration of the softest end of the dynamic range of a solo violin, featuring whisper quiet sustains, subtly evolving textures and organic swells. We believe that it is the tiny imperfections in a sound that makes it sound intimate and human, and the softer you play, the more these otherwise barely audible details come to the foreground, so in order to create the most intimate and human library we could, we chose to focus only on very, very quiet playing. To capture these soft details, we had to get close, which is why Intimate Violin was recorded with three close mic perspectives, the closest of which was a tiny condenser mic floated inside the body of the violin itself. The super close mic was placed about 30 cm above the bows contact point with the string and together with the more conventional close, mid and far perspectives it is easy to shape the sound to whatever you need. Iremia comes with 3 different sustains: without mute, with a standard mute and with a big rubber practice mute, a very delicate and fragile sound, and each of these sustains comes in 3 dynamic intensities from a whisper quiet ppp to a more robust but still soft single p. The textures in Iremia all comes in muted and non-muted versions, and with the crossfade patch you can even seamlessly move from muted into un-muted, something which is only possible on a virtual instrument. The textures are all improvised and great for chordal playing, as you have different notes subtly poking out of the texture at random times, adding interest to background parts. The organic swells come in 4,3,2 and 1 second lengths all in muted and non-muted versions, and gives you an instant Scandi Noir feel. All in all, Intimate Violin comes with 11 different types of sustains, 10 moving and evolving, episodic textures as well as 3 different types of natural swells in 4,3,2 and 1 second lengths. Also available in the Iremia series are the viola and cello, all featuring the exact same idea, articulations and microphone perspectives, so they fit together perfectly. This instrument contains 3415 samples, is 7.49 GB (installed size), it has 48 total articulations and 5 patches. It requires the full version Native Instruments Kontakt 6.7.1 or later. https://youtu.be/KMAe930diIA Read More

VLCAM (feat. Danny Hall) - How To Live (Official Music Video)

Indie Musician News Last Week: Distributors, GEO vs SEO & MoreIn indie musician news last week learn the risks of switching music distributors, understanding GEO vs SEO, how to use a new Instagram feature for music marketing, and more...
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Music Business News Last Week: AI Copyright, Concerts & MoreRead on for the top Music Business News Last Week from AI copyright laundering and a possible concert slowdown to Gen Alpha's disregard of Rock, top earning artists, and more.
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Introducing the AEA RPQ503 & Snaqbox—Plus a Special KU5A MomentOn Friday, AEA announced the launch of the RPQ503, a 500 Series preamp and EQ module built on the third-generation circuitry of the celebrated RPQ3."Drawing on over 45 years of ribbon mic expertise and nearly three decades of in-house manufacturing, the RPQ503 delivers the rich, natural sound and clean, high-gain performance that engineers and artists have come to expect from us," they said in a statement."RPQ503 builds on the legacy of the RPQ500, introducing an expanded EQ section and refined circuitry designed for clean, responsive performance. AEA’s CurveShaper EQ offers sweepable high and low EQ controls with up to ±20 dB of boost or cut, allowing engineers to shape tone directly at the front end of the signal path.""With 85 dB of clean gain and an ultra-high 68 kΩ input impedance, the RPQ503 is optimized for passive ribbon microphones while remaining fully compatible with dynamic and phantom-powered condenser mics.""Launching alongside the RPQ503 is the AEA Snaqbox, a portable and transparent two-channel 500 Series chassis.""Built with separate linear regulators for each slot, the Snaqbox ensures complete power isolation between modules — preserving signal integrity across any configuration. Its rugged steel frame and clear or fluorescent acrylic side panels provide a visual window into the 500 Series signal chain, while the LINK/CASCADE switch enables internal routing between channels without the need for external cabling.""Compact and durable, the Snaqbox is well-suited for use in studios, mobile setups, and live performance environments. Compatible with all standard 500 series modules."Both will begin shipping now. Check out the link below to learn more! RPQ503 MSRP: $749 USD                 Snaqbox (Clear or Orange) MSRP: $299 USDLEARN MOREThe post Introducing the AEA RPQ503 & Snaqbox—Plus a Special KU5A Moment first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Digital Currency Group sues subsidiaries over $1.1B promissory noteThe latest legal battle between Digital Currency Group and Genesis centered on a promissory note issued amid the collapse of Three Arrows Capital in 2022.

How your solar rooftop became a national security issueTexas solar company EG4 became the poster child for home energy cybersecurity risks this week after federal officials published an advisory detailing how hackers could hijack its inverters.

Hollywood Music In Media Awards Returns to Celebrate Original ScoresThe Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) is back to honor the composers, songwriters, and artists who bring visual media to life with original music. Recognized as the first award organization to celebrate original music across all visual media—from films and TV shows to video games, trailers, commercials, and documentaries—HMMA has become a key indicator of future award-season favorites.A statement from the company discloses that “HMMA nominations have historically been representative of the nominees of key award shows announced months later,” highlighting its influence in the industry.The 16th annual event will take place on November 19, 2025, at the Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles. Attendees can expect live music performances, tributes to music industry icons, and recognition for outstanding contributions to music in visual media.A statement from the company also reveals that HMMA’s scope is broad, covering “original music (Song and Score) in all visual media from around the globe,” making it a truly international celebration of creativity.Entries for this year’s awards open August 31, 2025, inviting composers and songwriters worldwide to submit their work. With past honorees including legends such as Hans Zimmer, HMMA continues to showcase the music that defines and elevates our favorite screen moments.More info HERE.The post Hollywood Music In Media Awards Returns to Celebrate Original Scores first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Damon Armani Waves Studioverse — 30 Free Multi-Layer Synth Presets by Damon Armanihttps://youtu.be/bs6Xl_L4YCM?si=-4tJV3qBNFMxZmOD I'm back again with another free sound pack — this time, 30 unique multi-layer synth presets for Waves Studioverse, one of the most innovative tools from the legendary Waves Audio. Why Studioverse? Because it's not just a plugin — it's a creative ecosystem where you can layer multiple synths and effects in endless ways. You can split layers by velocity, octave, or however your imagination guides you. In some presets, you'll get drums, bass, leads, and arps all in one patch, making it super easy to build a powerful musical foundation in seconds. Fun fact: The music you hear in the promo video was created entirely using these presets. Who is this for? Whether you're a DJ, Producer, or a total beginner, this pack will add fresh energy to your sound palette. And the best part? It's 100% FREE — with 15 of these presets created entirely using the Waves Free Pack. How to get them. 1. Search method: Inside Studioverse, type Damon or Damon Armani in the search bar (don't press Enter — wait a moment) and select the artist profile that pops up to see all my presets. 2. Direct links: Use the list of individual preset links below — you can also listen to a quick audio demo of each sound online or directly inside the Studioverse UI. Go ahead, try them out — nothing to lose, everything to gain. Read More

Liberating a Collapsible Chair from a Single Piece of WoodOver on his YouTube channel our hacker [GrandpaAmu] liberates a collapsible chair from a single piece of wood.
With the assistance of an extra pair of hands, but without any power tools in sight, this old master marks up a piece of wood and then cuts a collapsible chair out of it. He uses various types of saw, chisels, a manual drill, and various other hand tools. His workspace is a humble plank with a large clamp attached. At the end he does use a powered hot air gun to heat the finish he uses to coat the final product.

We love videos like this which communicate, record, and capture old know-how. Even in our electrified future with factory-made commodities everywhere, we’re all still gonna appreciate having something portable to sit on. If you’re interested in collapsible furniture you might also be interested in The Ultimate Workstation That Folds Up.