Sonora Cinematic introduce Emma Legato Emma Legato is said to be a powerful and user-friendly tool and has been designed to create rich vocal textures and realistic melody lines for cinematic and ambient compositions.

AllMusic Feature - Birthdays On This DayA fun item that many users may not know about is our "Birthdays On This Day" feature on the homepage of AllMusic. Each day we highlight 15 prominent musicians who were born on this date, from rock, to jazz, to hip-hop, to classical and every genre in between. Scroll down to see today's list.

Soundiron Hopkin Instrumentarium: Icicles & Pop IceIcicles & Pop Ice are a pair of distinct string instruments that deliver a bright, crystalline tone, thanks to their short, highly tensioned strings and a rigid stainless-steel sheet soundboard.... Read More

Saylor’s Strategy proposes $2B convertible note offering to buy more BitcoinMichael Saylor’s Strategy is looking to raise another $2 billion via 0% convertible notes to purchase more Bitcoin, potentially adding to the firm’s 478,740 Bitcoin stash.

Save up to 93% on Output and Solid State Logic plugins over at Plugin BoutiqueIf you’ve been eyeing high-quality plugins for your music production setup, now’s the perfect time to grab them at a massive discount.
As part of Plugin Boutique’s 13th anniversary sale, the site is offering over 90 per cent off Output and Solid State Logic plugins and bundles, with prices starting at just $9.99. This is a rare opportunity to upgrade your production setup with professional-grade tools at unbeatable prices.

READ MORE: You can save hundreds on DAW controllers and Korg synths right now in Reverb’s Presidents’ Day sale

Starting with the biggest deal on the list, Solid State Logic’s Native X-Phase is now available for just $9.99 — that’s a whopping 93 per cent off, with a saving of $149.01 till 25 February. This all-pass filter plugin gives users manual control and high-quality response. It allows you to apply a phase shift at a specified frequency within a signal, and is particularly useful for fixing phase problems with microphones when recording.
Also on sale is the SSL Native X-Saturator, an analogue-style saturation plugin now available for just $9.99, marking a 92 per cent discount from its $119 list price. The X-Saturator emulates an analogue circuit that can produce 2nd order valve distortion, 3rd order transistor distortion, or a blend of the two. At low drive settings the distortion is mild and can add gentle warming to help instruments sit nicely in a mix or to add a little extra edge to help instruments cut through a mix. As drive levels are increased so too is the level of distortion until at high drive levels heavy distortion occurs.
SSL describes the plugin’s range as spanning from classic “console warmth” to intense “transistor thrashed”, making it a versatile tool for both subtle tone shaping and extreme sound design.
For those looking for a more comprehensive upgrade to their plugin collection, the Output Complete Bundle has been discounted by 53 per cent. Instead of the usual $849, you can get your hands on the sounds used on Black Panther and hit tracks by Diplo, Coldplay and Rihanna for just $399, from now till 2 March.
The bundle features every single Output FX plugin, Kontakt Instrument, and all 23 expansions – making it the perfect all-in-one suite for producers, composers, and sound designers. Included are the powerful Portal, a granular effects engine designed to morph audio into evolving textures, and Thermal, a versatile multi-stage distortion plugin with a circular XY control. You’ll also find Movement, a dynamic rhythm-based modulation effect that adds rich motion and texture to your sounds.
The bundle also features unique instruments like Analog Brass & Winds, which blends orchestral sounds with epic synths, and Analog Strings, a reimagined take on string sounds perfect for contemporary production.

View the full list of deals at Plugin Boutique.
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Humane’s AI Pin is dead, as HP buys startup for $116MHumane announced on Tuesday that it has been acquired by HP for $116 million. The hardware startup is immediately discontinuing sales of its $499 AI Pins. Humane alerted customers who have already purchased the Pin that their devices will stop functioning before the end of the month — at 12 PM PST on February 28, […]
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Auto-Download Your Kindle Books Before February 26th DeadlineWith the news that Amazon will no longer be allowing users to download their Kindle books after February 26th, many are scrambling to download their books before it’s too late. The most up-to-date project for automating this process appears to be Amazon Kindle Bulk Downloader.
As the company that famously removed 1984 from thousands of devices without users permission, this is a move that shouldn’t be surprising, but is still disappointing, especially for those of us that were somewhat early adopters of ebooks with Kindles that don’t have a WiFi connection. (Yes, you can tell us about how you bought a Sony reader before the Kindle even came out in the comments.)
The Typescript-coded tool runs inside bun which can be installed in any of the big three OSes and even has a handy Docker image if that’s more your speed. Whether you use this tool or not, if you have any Kindle books we’d implore you to download them now.
Once you’ve downloaded those books, how about cracking the DRM either with LEGO or with software like Calibre. You could load it on a completely Open Source Reader then.

On… Universal’s Asian AdventureMBW Reacts is a series of analytical commentaries from Music Business Worldwide written in response to major recent entertainment events or news stories.
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Reach Music and Fitz and The Tantrums’ Lead Singer and Songwriter FITZ Conclude a Publishing Acquisition and Administration DealReach Music Publishing Inc. (Reach Music) has entered into a publishing agreement with Fitz, songwriter and lead vocalist of the multi-platinum band Fitz and The Tantrums.Through the deal, Reach Music has acquired copyright interest in Fitz’s entire back-catalog of approximately 100 songs released by Fitz and The Tantrums, including the hits “Handclap” (4x RIAA-certified Platinum), “Out of My League” (3x RIAA-certified Platinum), “The Walker” (RIAA-certified Platinum), and “Moneygrabber” (RIAA-certified Gold). Reach Music also controls the global administration rights to the shares it has acquired.In addition, Reach Music has entered into a new go-forward administration deal that covers Fitz’s shares in his current solo album “Summer of Us,” as well as the upcoming Fitz and The Tantrums album slated for release later in 2025.Prior to this publishing deal with Fitz, Reach Music was already the administrator for a large portion of his catalog via Dangerbird Records, beginning with Fitz and The Tantrum’s first album Pickin' Up the Pieces released in 2010.Michael Closter, President/Founder and Owner of Reach Music, said, “It’s very exciting to be able to enter into this publishing deal with Fitz, and to represent copyright interests in songs that we had already been administering for many years and know so well. We are also looking forward to building on this relationship with Fitz for his new releases and future venture possibilities.”Fitz said, “I’m thrilled to team up with Reach Music! Their passion for my music and hustle is real. I couldn’t be more excited about this deal and to make the future happen.”Fitz was represented in the acquisition by The Law Offices of Elizabeth V. Gregory and managed by Adam Harrison of Full Stop Management. About Reach Music PublishingReach Music is an independent publisher founded by Michael Closter 30 years ago in New York City. With locations currently in Los Angeles, Nashville and New York, Reach Music focuses on publishing administration and copyright acquisitions. Reach has acquired ownership interests in several iconic catalogs, including Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Public Enemy and Judas Priest. In addition, Reach also administers the works of John Mayer, Zac Brown, Lisa Loeb, The Knack, Lindsey Stirling and Ray Lamontagne, among others.The post Reach Music and Fitz and The Tantrums’ Lead Singer and Songwriter FITZ Conclude a Publishing Acquisition and Administration Deal first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Native Instruments expand NKS partnerships With the launch of the NKS Hardware Partner Program, a number of industry-leading brands will soon be able to bring enhanced integration with NKS-capable software to their own hardware controllers.

Check these two free lists BEFORE booking a show!There are two free lists you need to check before booking a show. Smart booking agents and marketers use both every day to avoid conflicts and book better gigs.
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Producer tags: What they are, their history, and best tags
Expert producer Isaac Duarte discusses the history of producer tags, some famous tags that shaped music, and their enduring legacy.

These glam shots of Gadhouse’s new COSMO Solar turntable are so sexy they might just make you buy oneGadhouse has officially launched its new COSMO Solar turntable range, introducing fresh colours that blend “nostalgia with innovation” and upgraded sound quality.
The new additions to the lineup were first revealed during CES 2025 back in January, and are now available for just £199. Three bold, cosmic-inspired lid colours join the range, including Venus Red, Jupiter Green, and Neptune Blue. The COSMO Lucid White also makes a return, known for its plain, transparent design to match any style.

READ MORE: This two-in-one Bluetooth turntable and wireless speaker might just be a serious vinyl lover’s dream

These turntables certainly channel the retro-futurism aesthetic of the Y2K era, when countless gadgets were given a clear tech makeover, revealing the inner mechanisms of game consoles, computers, and more – while still retaining playful colours. Just take a look a below:
Image: Gadhouse
As well as their typical vinyl record playback functionality, the COSMO Solar range also offers the ability to stream music, listen to the radio, or even record your vinyl records for digital archiving via a USB port. Analogue sound delivers the “warmth and richness you expect from traditional vinyl listening”, while a portable, multi-functional design lets users enjoy music anywhere with vinyl, Bluetooth, radio, USB and SD card. They also host built-in speakers and a USB-C port.
Image: Gadhouse
Image: Gadhouse
These turntables can support any record format at both 33 ⅓ and 45 RPM, and Gadhouse’s own innovation, the ‘G’ Moving Magnet Cartridge, spins your records “seamlessly”, tackling jarring interruptions or glitches in playback. There are also controls for pitch, tone, and volume onboard, plus various sound mixing modes and a non-stop spinning mode that lets you channel your inner DJ.

The Gadhouse COSMO Solar edition retails for $199/£199. Head over to Gadhouse to find out more or shop now.
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The rise of IRL Immersive Superfan ExperiencesSuperfan experiences are moving beyond the screen and into real life. From fan festivals to brand activations, artists and companies are finding new ways to bring fans together and create fresh revenue streams with IRL immersive superfan experiences
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Erica Synths reissue Hexinverter Mutant drum modules The latest addition to Erica Synths' line-up sees the reintroduction of not one, but four of Hexinverter's popular Mutant drum modules.