How Classical Pianist Chloe Flower Collabed with Cardi B, Meek Mill, Babyface and Built Her CareerThis week, Ari is joined by Chloe Flower, an acclaimed pianist and composer who blends classical and hip-hop.

Producer and Keyboardist Jason Miles Reimagines Chuck MangioneAccording to news on Tuesday, "Grammy-winning producer, keyboardist, and composer Jason Miles, whose five-decade career includes collaborations with icons such as Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, and George Benson, has long been an influential force in jazz fusion and contemporary music. In his latest project, Miles reimagines Chuck Mangione’s 'Doing Everything With You' as a tribute to his late friend, using the Rhodes V8 Pro virtual instrument plug-in to blend modern production with classic Rhodes tone."

"Rooted in the New York City jazz scene of the 1970s, Jason Miles built a reputation as a forward-thinking keyboardist and producer who embraced the Rhodes as both an expressive instrument and a platform for innovation. He owned and customized multiple Rhodes pianos, including a Suitcase 73 and a Mark I, which he modified by rewiring outputs and experimenting with effects like wah and phase shifters. By routing the instrument through multiple outputs and EQ’ing each section separately, he was able to craft distinctive tones that set him apart from other keyboardists of the era."

"That studio-driven curiosity led to landmark collaborations with artists including Miles Davis and Luther Vandross, where his warm, song-first approach to electronic keyboards helped shape crossover recordings."

Miles explains, “Every great keyboard player had their own sound. They all had a distinct style on the Rhodes, and you could tell who was playing just by listening.” He adds that mastering the instrument requires a unique touch: “You have to let it breathe. It has to sustain or be short and funky. When you approach it like an acoustic piano, it loses what makes it special, because the Rhodes responds best when you play it with feel.”

"Now based in Lisbon, Portugal, Miles continues to explore new musical contexts, carrying the Rhodes language he helped define into contemporary work," a statement reads.

“I was very progressive in my thought pattern about how to get these sounds where they could work with music, yet be interesting sounds that nobody really was hearing before.” For “Doing Everything With You,” he kept the focus on feel and touch, learning the tune by playing it over one hundred times before recording a full pass. He set a click for the first eight bars only, then performed the piece straight through and made minimal fixes afterward, describing it as a “hybrid performance” that preserves the groove while using software for light corrections.

"The sound is centered on the Rhodes V8 Pro plug-in, performed on a MIDI keyboard with subtle delay, gentle panning moves, and a light phase shifter, all created within the plug-in itself. Miles praised the V8 Pro for its authenticity and flexibility, noting that its sampled design captures the unmistakable character of the Rhodes."

“What I like about the V8 Pro is that it’s sampled in a way that feels true to the original,” he says. “It allowed me to create the sound I was looking for

“The V8 Pro brings that classic sound into the present,” Miles adds. “It has the warmth, the vibrato, and the musicality that make the Rhodes sing.”

"The V8 Pro made that balance possible, delivering the classic Rhodes character he knows intimately while giving him modern precision where it counts."

“Doing Everything With You” is available now on streaming platforms and via Jason Miles’s Bandcamp page.The post Producer and Keyboardist Jason Miles Reimagines Chuck Mangione first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Tesla receives ride-hailing permit in Arizona in last required step to launch robotaxi serviceTesla received a ride-hailing permit this week from Arizona regulators, opening the door for the automaker to begin operating a robotaxi service in the state. A spokesperson with Arizona Department of Transportation told TechCrunch the automaker applied for a Transportation Network Company permit on November 13.  Tesla met the requirements to operate as a TNC and […]

3 SOL data points suggest $130 was the bottom: Is it time for a return to range highs?Charts and onchain data suggest that SOL might have bottomed at $130. Should traders anticipate a rally back to $200?

Baby Shark creator Pinkfong’s shares soar, fall back to earth in stock market debutThe company that made a fortune in preschooler content now aims for an audience of older kids and teens
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Casting Metal Tools With Kitchen AppliancesPerhaps the biggest hurdle to starting a home blacksmithing operating is the forge. There’s really no way around having a forge; somehow the metal has to get hot enough to work. Although we might be imagining huge charcoal- or gas-fired monstrosities, [Shake the Future] has figured out how to use an unmodified, standard microwave oven to get iron hot enough to melt and is using it in his latest video to cast real, working tools with it.
In the past, [Shake the Future] has made a few other things with this setup like an aluminum pencil with a graphite core. This time, though, he’s stepping up the complexity a bit with a working tool. He’s decided to build a miniature bench vice, which uses a screw to move the jaws. He didn’t cast the screw, instead using a standard size screw and nut, but did cast the two other parts of the vice. He first 3D prints the parts in order to make a mold that will withstand the high temperatures of the molten metal. With the mold made he can heat up the iron in the microwave and then pour it, and then with some finish work he has a working tool on his hands.
A microwave isn’t the only kitchen appliance [Shake the Future] has repurposed for his small metalworking shop. He also uses a standard air fryer in order to dry parts quickly. He works almost entirely from the balcony of his apartment so he needs to keep his neighbors in mind while working, and occasionally goes to a nearby parking garage when he has to do something noisy. It’s impressive to see what can be built in such a small space, though. For some of his other work be sure to check out how he makes the crucibles meant for his microwave.

New Study Reveals 87% of Producers Already Use AI Tools in Their Creative ProcessIt’s no secret that AI music-making tools have made their way into the music production zeitgeist. Whether assistive or fully generative, AI is now capable of helping more and more people make music. But are artists actually using it? A study by LANDR suggests that they are.

ASM unveil the Diosynth The Diosynth is ASM’s take on a wind synthesizer, and is said to combine the expressiveness of acoustic instruments with the power of the company's renowned Hydrasynth engine.

Lotus Sound Audio releases FREE White Chamber Mk3 analog-style delay plugin
Lotus Sound Audio releases White Chamber Mk3, a FREE analog-style delay plugin for macOS and Windows White Chamber Mk3 picks up where the previous release left off, with a few noteworthy upgrades. If you’re new to Lotus Sound Audio, you can check out some of the Swiss-based developer’s previous releases, like Silver Fox Mk2, LA2-Fox, [...]
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Toybox FM ZoneFM Zone (Version 2) is an easy-to-use polyphonic synthesiser plugin with sophisticated FM and sample engines and a bank of flexible multi-segment envelopes to shape the sound in any direction you desire. Perfect for huge FM basses and cutting leads The synthesiser features two powerful engines that can be layered together for a variety of complex sounds and textures. The 'Synth' engine features a powerful FM engine with a variety of 'special' operator types (FM, supersaw, additive, physical modelling etc) for expressive, harmonically-rich timbres. The 'Sample' engine can be used to mix additional textures or attacks samples over the sound. Read More

Antelope Audio’s Zenith 2 interface “bridges the gap between million-dollar studios and bedroom setups”Antelope Audio has unveiled Zenith 2, a new entry-level audio interface which aims to “bridge the gap between multi-million-dollar studios and bedroom setups”.
At just $299/€299, Zenith 2 arrives as Antelope Audio’s most affordable audio interface yet, pairing decades of audio expertise from Antelope with a super simplistic and effortless mode of operation.

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At its core, the Zenith 2 features state-of-the-art AD/DA converters with 32-bit/192 kHz resolution and up to 123 dB of dynamic range, two discrete six-transistor mic preamps with 75 dB of gain – the same as those in Antelope Audio’s flagship Orion Studio interface – as well as integrated real-time DSP processing, with a Tube-Opto Compressor, Sky EQ and De-Esser at your disposal.
Antelope Audio also promises that each onboard DSP effect will be suffer zero perceptible latency, making it perfect for musicians, podcasters or streamers who rely on sharp, reliable tech to keep things running smoothly.

For live content, the Zenith 2 boasts built-in Loopback, seamlessly blending mic, music and stream audio. You can also monitor your sound via two independent headphone outs, each with its own dedicated volume control, as well as gain to drive high-impedance headphones. In terms of further I/O, there’s a stereo TRS monitor out, as well as a 5-pin MIDI input.
Elsewhere, the Zenith 2 boasts class-compliant, USC-C bus-powered connectivity for driver-free usage across Mac, Windows, iOS and Android devices. There’s also custom low-latency Mac and Windows drivers available, as and when required.
The Zenith 2 is available to pre-order now for $299. First shipments are expected in December 2025.
Learn more at Antelope Audio.
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NTS Thrives in the Spaces That Streaming Leaves BehindFrom our friends at MIDiA Research, a story about online radio and community building through NTS' Don’t Assume Day.
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Grant Applications Now Open for Family Alliance in Music SupportThe FAM Support Grant is open now through Dec. 1, offering $25,000 to help individuals and small businesses balance caregiving responsibilities while working in music.
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Origin Effects launch the Bassrig Fifteen The Bassrig Fifteen features an all-analoguge signal path and promises to deliver the full experience of playing through one of the world's most praised studio bass amps.

Get the Sonic Academy SA76 Compressor for FREE when you share a freebie with a friend
Sonic Academy SA76 is a 1176-style compressor plugin for macOS and Windows. Thanks to a clever points workaround discovered by the BPB community, you can grab it for (practically) free right now. Yesterday, we covered the free JU-60 chorus, but it turns out that the far more exciting freebie might be hiding just behind it. [...]
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