HYBE’s CEO delivered some strong fiscal results to investors last week. Except it wasn’t him. It was an AI clone.Jiwon Park's voice on company's earnings call was actually an AI replication via HYBE's Supertone technology
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Gaming on a TP-Link TL-WDR4900 Wireless RouterWhen you look at your home router, the first thought that comes to mind probably isn’t about playing games on it. But that doesn’t stop [Manwyrm] and [tSYS] from taking on the task of turning the 2013-era TP-Link TL-WDR4900 router into a proper gaming machine using an external GPU. This is made possible by the PCIe lanes on the mainboard, courtesy of the PowerPC-based SoC (NXP QorIQ P1014) and remappable Base Address Registers (BARs). This router has been an OpenWRT-favorite for years due to its powerful hardware and feature set.

This mod required a custom miniPCIe PCB that got connected to the PCIe traces (after cutting the connection with the Atheros WiFi chipset). This allowed an external AMD Radeon HD 7470 GPU to be connected to the system, which showed up in OpenWRT. To make full use of this hardware by gaining access to the AMD GPU driver, full Debian Linux was needed. Fortunately, the distro had a special PowerPCSPE port that supports the e500v2 CPU core in the SoC. After this it was found that the amdgpu driver has issues on 32-bit platforms, for which an issue ticket got filed.
Using the legacy Radeon driver helped to overcome this issue, but then it was found that the big endian nature of the CPU tripped up the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City game code which has not been written with BE in mind. This took a lot of code patching to help fix this, but eventually the game was up and running, albeit with glitches. Whatever the cause of these graphical glitches was will remain unknown, as after updating everything things began to work normally.
So now it’s possible to convert a 2013-era router into a gaming console after patching in an external GPU, which actually could be useful in keeping more potential e-waste out of landfills.

Thanks to [adistuder] for the tip.

Executive Profile: Joshua RosenbergPartner

Venable LLP

Years with Company: 2 Address: Los Angeles, CAPhone: 310-229-9931Web: venable.comEmail: JMRosenberg@venable.com 

Publicity: Margo Kaplan - Venable, MHKaplan@venable.com

Clients: Many entertainment industry clients including production companies, talent agencies, management companies, concert promoters, and record labels.

BACKGROUND

Joshua Rosenberg wanted to become a screenwriter, so he moved to L.A. and earned a master of fine arts from University of Southern California. After a few years, he realized being a television and movie scribe wasn’t his destiny, so he attended Loyola Law School. In January of 2022, he joined law firm Venable, where he represents a wide variety of entertainment industry personalities and entities.

Transactional Versus Litigation Lawyers

There are two types of entertainment attorneys: transactional and litigation. Transactional attorneys do the deals. They represent the talent. Those are the types of lawyers the clients like to speak to, because usually they’re making their clients lots of money. I’m the one who comes in when the deal goes wrong.

A Hearty Defense

I try to resolve [an issue] before it goes to trial or becomes public. At the same time, I vigorously defend my clients, both on the plaintiff and defense side. When I’m representing talent, I’m protecting their rights, everything from their intellectual property to their privacy. A lot of my clients are celebrities who have stalkers, so I work with their private security and threat assessment people. I’m sort of a one-stop shop when it comes to problem solving.

A lot of the dealmaker entertainment lawyers bring me in to do everything from writing a motion to be heard in court or defend them in litigation, to some of the more sensitive matters that aren’t really resolved in court but through other means.

A Lack of Proper Paperwork

The music industry, in particular, can be problematic. If people contribute to a song and there isn’t something signed in writing, you’re going to have disputes. I have a case right now where I’m representing Jason Derulo and Sony Music, who are getting sued by a person who claims he cowrote and coproduced the song “Savage Love.” The remix with BTS was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2020. That’s litigation where I’m lead counsel.

The Right Stuff

A good entertainment lawyer is someone who knows how best to solve a problem for their clients so they can go on doing what they love to do.

Putting Artists at Ease

A lot of [artists] don’t want to talk to their litigator, because it’s stressful. Part of my job is to take away the worry. That’s consistent with every client, whether it’s a singer-songwriter, an in-house counsel for a record label, or a publisher. “You are not to worry about this.” My job is to give you peace of mind.

A lot of that comes with explaining the process, projecting confidence, and making sure you earn their trust. Sometimes, I deal with lawyers, so I don’t have to explain certain things. Other times, I deal with people who have never been involved with a lawsuit. You have to really start from the beginning and distill it down. That has nothing to do with someone’s education. If someone tried to explain to me how to create a song, I would be lost. Everyone does different things. It’s just what I do.

Referring Matters to Partners

Venable is a full-service law firm. It has corporate. It has trusts and estates. It has bankruptcy. It has trademark prosecution. It has patent work. It literally does everything. I worked at a litigation-only firm for eight years. Now, not only can I handle litigation matters but also I can refer [clients] to one of my partners.

A client I’ve done litigation work for is called Love Renaissance, which is a record label. They came to me and were like, “Someone wants to buy a portion of our company.” A partner of mine does that kind of work and handled the transaction.

The Danger of A.I.

I keep an eye on some of the cases, because it’s obviously new. Technology always poses threats to the music industry. In this instance, it’s affecting all aspects of the entertainment industry, not just music but also film and television. That’s why the guilds are striking.

If you give A.I. a database of every movie ever made and a few plot points— Die Hard-meets-Pretty Woman—the screenplay is probably not going to be so bad. That’s kind of terrifying.

So lawsuits have been filed. But, at some point, technology wins out. It’s going to be interesting to see how the industry adapts to these new technologies.

“Heart on My Sleeve”

I had a referral source ask about A.I. because of that song that [sounded like] Drake and The Weeknd. “This is concerning. What’s going to happen?” And I’m like, “If something happens to one of your clients, let me know.” That example scared a lot of people. I’d like to think there’s something special about music that A.I. cannot replicate.

Protecting Your Voice and Image

There’s both the statutory law and what we call common law that protects your privacy and right of publicity. To the extent someone tries to use A.I. to replicate [your sound and likeness,] that would be a violation of those rights.

I had a matter that settled before litigation where a prominent company used not only what we call a sound-alike song of a client but also a look-alike of the artist. You had a commercial with somebody who looks just like the artist singing along to a song that sounded just like this artist’s number-one hit song. We were able to resolve that before it went to court because it was so obvious.

Register Songs and Seek Legal Advice

Register things with the U.S. Copyright Office, because that gives you a presumption of copyright ownership. And consult counsel before signing any agreement. It doesn’t have to be a top-flight firm. I know plenty of attorneys who work by the hour, solo practitioners, who zealously defend the rights of artists.

Dealing With Leaks

I work with record labels that have leaks departments and investigators. It really is a game of whack-a-mole in terms of DMCA takedowns. Discord is one that has been really problematic. It’s easier with YouTube or Facebook or Instagram. But there are websites where users are able to anonymously auction off songs. It’s tough, because not only are you trying to get stuff taken down and it keeps popping back up but also you’re trying to investigate the source of these things.

Understanding the Creative Process

I came to L.A. as a creative. I’ve seen all phases of the entertainment industry, music as wellas film and television. I really understand, appreciate and admire what an artist has to go through and how hard they have to work.

Australia’s GYROstream and DistroDirect launch GROUP SPEED artist services ventureFormer Spotify exec Adrian Burke will serve as General Manager of GROUP SPEED
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Sheeran Looper + & Looper X pedals announced The new Sheeran Looper + and Looper X offer two- and four-track loop pedals kitted out with a range of innovative features. 

Introducing MIDI Widgets for Apple Vision Pro, allowing users to anchor controllers anywhere in their physical spaceA handy new app called MIDI Widgets allows Apple Vision Pro users to position and anchor MIDI controllers around them in their physical space. It is the first spatial MIDI designer to be released for the new virtual reality tool.
Developed by Geert Bevin, MIDI Widgets is available now via the App Store and currently supports faders, buttons and knobs. More controls will be added in future updates.

READ MORE: The Apple Vision Pro could be game-changing for music makers – with a host of futuristic DJ and production apps already available

According to the MIDI Widgets website, the tool will recognise different rooms and locations and restore your controller designs exactly as you left them, even across restarts.
Controllers can also be grouped in scenes, allowing different layouts to be recalled for different purposes, and each scene has its own set of enabled MIDI outputs. You can create as many buttons, faders and knobs as you need, and the latter two of these can be set as unidirectional or bidirectional.
Further features include:

Spatial snapping to make it easy to build out aligned larger control surfaces
Ability to freely re-position/re-orient entire scenes
Scenes can send MIDI messages to multiple configurable MIDI ports
Support for Bluetooth LE MIDI devices
Built-in virtual MIDI to send MIDI to other Vision Pro apps on the same device
Per controller MIDI channel selection
Per controller MIDI Control Change, Channel Pressure, Programme Change or Pitch Bend messages
Every part of a control can be assigned a different colour
Controllers can have optional labels that can be placed on any of the four edges
A floating tool window follows your left or right hand and allows editing anywhere
Multiple controllers can be used simultaneously, allowing for dual hand interaction

Check out more in the videos below:

Apple Vision Pro is still a very early introduction into the music space, but there have already been a fair number of production and music performance-inspired apps revealed. These include the Algoriddim djay app, which puts realistic turntables right in the space in front of you, and the first 3D and spatial AI DAW.
Find out more about MIDI Widgets.
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303 Day deals: 50% off D16 Group’s Phoscyon 2 and Arturia’s Acid VPlugin Boutique is offering 50 per cent off on two Roland TB-303 emulation plugins for 303 Day. And while yes, 303 Day may be over, these two deals are still on offer, which is great news for acid bassline lovers.

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The two plugin synths on offer are Arturia’s Acid V – just $99 until Friday 8 March – and D16 Group’s Phoscyon 2, which is $59 until Thursday 7 March.
Let’s delve into the features that make these plugins essential for any music producer looking to create acid house or experiment with the sounds of the iconic Roland TB-303 bassline synth:
Arturia Acid V – 50% off until Friday
Arturia Acid V features a circuit-accurate remodelling of the iconic 303, giving you a raw, biting, and punchy sound that defined dance music in the ’80s and ’90s.

With modern updates including an advanced sequencer, multi-mode distortion, quick-fire modulation, and more, Acid V goes above and beyond the hardware original for a fraction of the cost.
In our review of Acid V, we praised its “gorgeous acid sound”, “hidden fine-tuning parameters” and “extensive modulation section”, writing: “It’s squelchy and meaty and will certainly satisfy your acid cravings.”
Take advantage of this fantastic half-price discount, available until Friday 8 March, at Plugin Boutique.
D16 Group Phoscyon 2 – 50% off until Thursday
While Acid V emulates the sonics for the 303 beautifully, Phoscyon 2 by D16 Group takes the concept of a 303 emulation to new heights by adding tons of new features only possible in software.

Offering access to not just one, but every modded version of the TB-303, Phoscyon 2 lets you replicate the distinctive character of each unit using Calibration Parameters. Dive deep into the synth’s inner workings with access to service trim pots and tweaks, unlocking a new dimension of control and musical expression.
There’s also an advanced effects chain, an intuitive sequencer/arpeggiator, and a variety of trigger modes so you can shape your acid bassline in a variety of exciting ways.
Find D16 Group’s Phoscyon 2 for just $59 on Plugin Boutique. This offer ends on Thursday 7 March.
What is 303 Day?
303 Day, celebrated annually on 3 March each year, pays homage to the Roland TB-303, a legendary analogue bass synthesizer that shaped the electronic music landscape after its launch in 1981.
It’s a day for music enthusiasts to come together, celebrate the iconic sounds of the TB-303, and explore the innovative ways modern technology continues to capture its essence through plugins like Acid V and Phoscyon 2.
Find more deals on Plugin Boutique.
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Fans are Customers, and how you treat them mattersFans are customers, and how we serve them matters. Michael Branvold and Jay Gilbert dive into this important topic and how to improve the fan experience on a new Music. Continue reading
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Avenged Sevenfold launch Fortnite-style Season Pass – allowing devoted fans to rack up points and earn rewardsFor whatever reason, music and gaming seem inextricably linked – especially in 2024. Just look at Fortnite – which has artists from J Balvin to Travis Scott as playable characters – or Call of Duty: Warzone – which recently began allowing players to drop into the battlefield as Nicki Minaj.
It shouldn’t be that surprising, then, that bands are beginning to take a leaf out of the gaming playbook in turn.

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Case in point: Huntington Beach metal titans Avenged Sevenfold have just introduced Season Pass – a direct-to-fan loyalty platform which offers the band’s most devoted fans certain perks. How does it work? Just think of the Battle Passes in Fortnite and Call of Duty
Not a gamer? The idea is that by “participating” in the band’s ecosystem – via attending concerts, streaming music and buying merch, for example – fans are rewarded with points that can be used to unlock tiered rewards including collectibles, merchandise, unreleased music and real-life experiences.
Credit: Avenged Sevenfold
And to take it a step further – in a web3-style approach – once fans unlock these rewards, they fully own them, meaning they are free to trade, sell or redeem them as they wish. In terms of how this could work in practice, if a fan earns the chance to attend a meet and greet with the band but can’t attend, they can sell that opportunity to someone who can.
There are 25 levels of rewards in the programme, with everything from digital collectibles in the lower tiers to free tickets, meet and greets and even the chance to  hear unreleased music in the higher tiers. Points earned add up as fans advance through the levels.
Credit: Avenged Sevenfold
Season Pass launches tomorrow (6 March) – as Avenged Sevenfold begin the second leg of their Life Is But A Dream… tour, and fans can begin earning points via NFC chips included in merch packages, and Ticketmaster digital stubs.
To sign up, download any digital wallet (Metamask, Coinbase, for example), and connect the wallet and opt in at avengedsevenfold.io. From here, you can begin collecting points.
This is the next big move by Avenged Sevenfold in using the blockchain to nurture a stronger bond between the band and its fanbase. Back in 2021, they launched the Deathbats Club, an NFT-based community where digital collectible holders can access real-world utility, like free tickets, meet and greets and more.
In other news, the band recently launched Looking Inside, a VR concert experience powered by AmazeVR for Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest. Placing fans directly in the room with the band, the 26-minute virtual reality concert features some of the band’s biggest hits, Hail to the King and Nightmare, as well as cuts from their new record, Nobody, (D)eath, and Mattel.
​​“We’re giving Avenged Sevenfold fans a perfect moment frozen in time,” says Steve Lee, AmazeVR CEO and Co-Founder. “Our technology allows app goers to preserve and experience the highest quality and detailed performance over and over again. We knew that Avenged Sevenfold was the perfect choice to debut our rock genre, they are constantly challenging the norm, experimenting with new technology, all to prioritise connecting with their fans.”
“Being able to combine the best aspects of what a live show and technology offers is what excites us the most about our VR concert, and what we’ve created with the two is pretty compelling,” adds M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold. “Lots of our fans already know the intricacies of our performances, but I think they’re going to be blown away when they can get closer than ever before.”
Check out the trailer for Looking Inside below:

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What are music royalties?Every musician planning to release music should have a basic knowledge of royalties. This basic guide will get you on the road to monetizing your music.
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#1 Free News Source for the New Music Business, Music Tech & Indie MusiciansBillboard, Music Business Worldwide, Variety, Music Ally, Digital Music News, and other outlets covering the music business, music marketing, and music tech are increasingly putting some or all of their content behind a paywall.....
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Pittsburgh Modular unveil Taiga Keyboard The new keyboard version of Taiga kits the popular synthesizer out with additional modulation capabilities, MIDI I/O and a 24HP Eurorack expansion bay. 

“When you first start, you’re like, ‘I don’t know if I want another artist to see all the shit I have on my master chain’”: Rezz on approaching collaborationsFrom deadmau5 to NGHTMRE to Subtronics, 28-year-old dark bass maestro Rezz is no stranger to collaborations.
However, even she gets “insecure” when first starting out, as she reveals in a new interview with MusicTech.

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“When you first start, you think there are things that you’re potentially doing wrong, and you’re insecure about that,” Rezz says. “You’re like, ‘Oh, I don’t know if I want another artist to see all the shit that I have on my master chain’. But the thing is, when you’ve produced music for a long time, you realise that there actually are no rules.”
“Some people’s project files are absolutely insane. Some people’s mixdowns aren’t the best, from a technical standpoint. But it doesn’t matter at all. Because the song idea still came across.”
That said, going into sessions with a “blank canvas” is a big no-no for the producer-DJ, who admits she isn’t “comfortable” with “going into the studio from scratch with someone”
Recounting the making of 2021’s Hypnocurrency with her mentor and close friend deadmau5, Rezz explains: “With Hypnocurrency, I started it by myself in my house then took the track’s skeleton to Joel’s [deadmau5], then Joel left his touch, finished mixing and mastering it and made it sound tighter. So when I was actually in Joel’s studio, it wasn’t like I was going in and turning the billions of knobs on his studio synths.”
The same goes for the musician’s recent collaboration with Virtual Riot: “I worked in Joel’s studio recently with Virtual Riot. We were working on a song in his studio but, really, all we did was plug our laptop into Joel’s sound system. So once again, it’s not like we’re going in, using Joel’s millions of dollars worth of analogue gear,” says Rezz.
She adds: “I don’t want to go into a studio with someone with a blank canvas. That kind of freaks me out. Virtual Riot had sent me an idea, so we already had a direction. And I was like, ‘Oh, that’s easy, because I already know what I’m going to do.’”

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Variety Of Sound Releases FREE TesslaPro Mk IV For Windows
Variety of Sound unveils FREE TesslaPro Mk IV analog coloration plugin for Windows The new TesslaPro Mk IV is available in VST and VST3 formats, and the developer describes its sound as  “all the analog goodness in subtle doses”. The TesslaPro was originally released in 2009. It was designed as a successor to the TesslaSE [...]
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