McDSP introduce Network Licensing McDSP have announced that their latest v7 plug-in update introduces a Network Licensing for those managing multi-seat licenses. 

The BBC is auctioning thousands of rare vinyl records and vintage music techThe BBC is auctioning off a wealth of rare vinyl records, vintage music gear and BBC memorabilia later this month.

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Thousands of BBC archival items, from rare vinyl records to hard-to-find vintage recording equipment and one-of-a-kind BBC memorabilia are included in the ‘BBC Collection’ auction, which takes place online on 30 January.
Omega Auctions, with access to the BBC archives, is making online sales possible, with the first wave of these auction items currently online and ready for bidding.
In terms of gear and memorabilia, there’s an original 1970s ‘On Air’ lightbox, a 1930s BBC stopwatch, a neon sign, an original BBC used panel board from a ‘Type B’ broadcasting console, a vintage STC 4038 microphone, a mid-century Saba Lindau radio and loads more.
The majority of the auction, however, is made up of rare LPs from one of the world’s premier music archives. According to Omega Auctions, items primarily consist of duplicate copies of LPs, in an effort by the BBC to make more space available in its offices.
Among the highlights available for bidding are a Pink Floyd rarities LP pack, The Beatles’ Please Please Me LP pressings pack, an SST Records LP Collection with Black Flag, Husker Dü, and Minutemen pressings, an original David Bowie self-titled LP, and an original pressing of The Man Who Sold The World with the UK ‘Tonny’ original sleeve dress.
This isn’t the first batch of BBC history to have been sold recently. In August last year, Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, along with Love Actually and Cats producers Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, became co-owner of the historic BBC Maida Vale studios.
Upon the sale, Zimmer insisted that he wants Maida Vale to continue to be “a place that inspires, teaches, technologically serves the arts and humanity, and gives the next generation the same opportunities I was given: to create and to never give up”.
The auction of BBC archive items will take place on 30 January. You can check out items and even sign up to bid via bid.omegaauctions.co.uk.
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Official Avicii subreddit to launch podcast “from fans, for fans” and they want you to be a part of itModerators who run the official Avicii subreddit are launching a podcast in honour of the EDM giant.
The r/Avicii Podcast is “coming soon”, and will explore his life, music and legacy as well as touching on other topics such as mental health, community news, and any notable productions linked to the artist.

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In an announcement published on Reddit, the podcast team writes, “Hey dear community, as some of you may remember, there was an attempt some time ago to launch an r/avicii podcast for this community. Due to scheduling commitments and implementation difficulties, it didn’t work out back then, but the desire for a podcast remained.”
They further add, “After many months of planning and developing a concept, we are more than pleased to announce that the first episode of our monthly podcast will be released soon! And we want you to be a part of it!”
The team is looking to collaborate with producers and music makers for the show, as well as fans who may have an interesting story to tell about Avicii or his music. Read the full post below:
Announcement: The r/Avicii Podcast is finally coming! And you can become a part of it! byu/teamraviciipodcast inavicii

Avicii, also known by his real name Tim Bergling, sadly took his own life in 2018. His family have since set up a mental health organisation, the Tim Bergling Foundation, in his memory. His music remains cherished by many, with his huge hit Wake Me Up reaching two billion streams on Spotify last year. It became the fourth dance track to do so.
The subreddit currently has over 25,000 members, and the podcast will be available to stream for free on Mixcloud. An official release date is yet to be confirmed.
If you’d like to participate in the podcast then you can fill out this submission form.
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Annie Nightingale, Radio 1’s first female DJ, has passed away aged 83Annie Nightingale, who was the first female presenter on BBC Radio 1, has died aged 83. Nightingale held the record for the station’s longest-serving DJ, and championed the best in dance music during her show, Annie Nightingale Presents.
She passed away on 11 January at her home in London following a short illness, her family have confirmed in a statement. “Annie was a pioneer, trailblazer and an inspiration to many. Her impulse to share that enthusiasm with audiences remained undimmed after six decades of broadcasting on BBC TV and radio globally,” it reads.
“Never underestimate the role model she became. Breaking down doors by refusing to bow down to sexual prejudice and male fear gave encouragement to generations of young women who, like Annie, only wanted to tell you about an amazing tune they had just heard.”

Very sad news. RIP @aanightingale xx pic.twitter.com/TL70PJHZhw
— James Endeacott (@jamesendeacott) January 12, 2024

Nightingale joined Radio 1 in 1970 and never left. In her shows, she spotlighted the “biggest bass bangers” of electronic music. Her most recent broadcast took place on 19 December 2023, and her final words on air were “lots of love, from me to you”.
BBC Radio 1 has shared a statement online which reads, “BBC Radio 1 is extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Radio 1 DJ, Annie Nightingale CBE. Our deepest condolences are with Annie’s friends and family at this incredibly difficult time.”
Other figures in the broadcast industry have also shared their tributes to the trailblazer. Zane Lowe writes on Instagram, “Annie Nightingale was one of the greatest DJs, on the decks, in the room and on the air, of all time. Obsessed with music, her impeccable taste pushed boundaries and carved out space for great creative careers.
“She was the first, a true pioneer and a strong and inspiring voice that felt as personal on the radio as it did if you were lucky enough to know Annie and benefit from her wisdom and humour. She was amazing. I admired her hugely. Thank you Annie.”

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Annie Macmanus also called Nightingale’s passing a “devastating loss”, further writing, “Annie Nightingale was a trailblazer, spirited, adventurous, fearless, hilarious, smart, and so good at her job. This is the woman who changed the face and sound of British TV and Radio broadcasting forever. You can’t underestimate it.
“Before Annie Nightingale came on Radio 1, it was legitimately believed by BBC bosses that people didn’t want to hear women’s voices on the radio. Radio DJs were seen as husband substitutes for the wives who listened at home. God forbid British women might want to listen to other women.”

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You can read further tributes to the legendary DJ below:

Annie Nightingale
heartbroken to hear the news. the original trailblazer for us women in radio
she loved music like no other… and could out last any of us at the party
so grateful for all the love & support she offered me over the years
what a dame… rest well pic.twitter.com/nwPpfb7KqP
— Zoe Ball (@ZoeTheBall) January 12, 2024

BBC Radio 1 is extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Radio 1 DJ, Annie Nightingale CBE. Our deepest condolences are with Annie’s friends and family at this incredibly difficult time.
Rest in peace, Annie pic.twitter.com/oXbpZz5Me1
— BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra & Asian Network Press Office (@BBCRadio1PR) January 12, 2024

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CES 2024: This device teaches your dog to play the pianoCES 2024: ‘How great is your dog at playing the piano’ might sound like a ridiculous question to you, but it’s one that ZooGears, the Hong Kong-based startup behind this smart instrument for dogs, could very well offer the answer to.

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Advancing the musical prowess of our furry friends is TheButter, a four-key instrument with pads that light up so your pup can ‘play’ it. All you have to do is load your preferred song onto the device via a mobile app. The keys will then light up in a specific sequence, which your dog can now follow, producing the ‘notes’ of the song.
As Dr. Pavlov would have it, you should reward your pup with a treat or prize once they’re done with the session. The idea is that with enough repetition, your pet will end up mastering those tracks as seen in the video below.

According to ZooGears, TheButter is made from the same materials used for kids, specifically SMMA, SAN, PP, and silicone. These 100% pet-safe, BPA-free, reliable and recyclable materials are scratch-resistant, durable, and made to serve water to your pets safely for years.
Also in development is TheBiscuit, a $299 device that works similarly to TheButter, but with the addition of an automatic food dispenser. Though beware that your status as dog feeder might be rendered void once your dog learns how to hammer out The Beatles’ Let It Be — and those doggie biscuits on their own.
First launched on Kickstarter in 2023, ZooGears was an instant hit and has since earned more than four times its initial HK$ 50,000 goal for TheButter.
The instrument is now available for purchase in the US for $99. Each purchase will also include a companion app that will guide you through your fur kid’s training progress. Because who doesn’t want to witness the glorious journey of the next Paw McCartney, am I right?

Learn more at Zoo Gear’s official website.
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How to grow listeners to exceed Spotify’s new 1000 stream minimumWith songs now needing 1000 streams per year to receive royalties on Spotify, artists are asking how to ensure they exceed that threshold. So, this week’s Flashback Friday post resurfaces. Continue reading
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Listen to the full Work Hard Playlist Hard marketing audiobook FREEWith his book “Work Hard Playlist Hard,” author Mike Warner provides proven actionable advice, time-tested through more than 20 years in the music industry. Now, he’s made an updated audio. Continue reading
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Musician’s Guide to International Standard Recording Codes [ISRCs]If you’re in the music industry, you’ve likely heard about the importance of ISRCs. But what are they? How do they work? How do they affect you as a creator or music. Continue reading
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Vermona announce MEX3 expander for meloDICER Vermona's new module adds comprehensive MIDI functionality to their innovative meloDICER Eurorack sequencer.

Korg’s new Gadget 3 adds VST3 and AUv3 support, and more new gadgetsKorg has announced Gadget 3, the latest generation of its award-winning all-in-one music production software and plug-in suite.

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Central to Gadget is the collection of individual music-making devices or ‘gadgets’ that span everything from synthesizers and drum machines to audio and MIDI effects.
Now in its third iteration, Gadget 3 is “more powerful than ever”, says Korg, with a slew of new features and an improved user interface which makes the Gadget Browser, IFX page, and Play page even more intuitive.
For one, there’s now VST3 and AUv3 support (yes, finally!), allowing gadget instruments to be used with Garageband, Logic Pro, and other apps.
Two new gadgets have also been added (we now have over 40): the first is Santa Ana, a rhythm guitar software instrument, followed by Sydney, a looper sampler machine for importing long samples and manipulating loops.
Additional features include a Gadget Browser that enables sound search, a revamped Play Page with an easier-to-use scale menu, and Genre Select which helps you get started on making a track. Simply select your favourite genre and sound from a selection of presets, and then start songwriting by freely combining patterns
Gadget 3 also comes with five new effects, including an 8-Band EQ, Transient Shaper, Stereo Imager, Auto Pumper, and Pitch Shifter to expand the possibilities of your music production.
KORG Gadget 3 is available for iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, VR devices and as a plug-in version that can be used with your favourite DAW on Mac/PC. For now, the iOS app is priced at $19.99, the macOS version costs $249, while the plugins-only package is $149.

Learn more at Korg.
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TikTok’s parent company to shut down Resso music platform in India due to “local market conditions”ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is closing down its music streaming platform, Resso, in India at the end of this month.
On 31 January, Resso and its associated operations will shut down across the country. The platform originally launched in India in 2020 and continued to operate after TikTok was banned in the market later that same year.

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The news of Resso’s closure was announced on 11 January, when a spokesperson for the brand told Music Business Worldwide, “Unfortunately, owing to local market conditions, we can no longer continue to serve users of Resso in India.
“We have therefore taken the decision to shut down Resso and its associated operations on 31 January. Users will be offered a refund of their remaining subscription fees.”
ByteDance also confirmed to the publication that TikTok Music, the separate premium music streaming service that has so far been rolled out across Australia, Singapore, Mexico, Brazil and Indonesia, will not be affected by Resso’s exit from India.
Resso closed in Brazil and Indonesia back in September following the launch of TikTok Music in both markets. However, there are no plans to launch TikTok Music in India, according to the company.
TikTok Music is a premium-only service that integrates with a users existing TikTok account, allowing them to listen, download and share songs they’ve discovered on the platform. The service also includes the catalogues of all three major record companies: Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music.
TikTok’s impact on the music industry, particularly when it comes to streaming figures, has been huge. Back in December it also revealed that its first ever live music event, TikTok In The Mix, was watched by over 33.5 million people. It even broke a TikTok record as the biggest ever live event streamed on the platform.
The concert took place at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona on 10 December. Tickets to attend the event sold out entirely, with an audience of 17,000 in attendance, and it ran for a total of five hours.
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“People are having big songs, but big artists are not coming through”: Former Columbia Records UK head says not enough acts are breaking into the mainstreamEx-Columbia Records UK President Ferdy Unger-Hamilton has commented on the lack of artists breaking into the mainstream, saying things are “harder than it ever was”.

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On the latest episode of Cambridge Audio’s Made By Music podcast, Unger-Hamilton admits that “We’re not breaking as many acts as we should be at Columbia, but no one is at the moment.”
“Acts aren’t breaking – big acts that matter. People are having big songs, but big artists are not coming through,” he explains [via Music Radar]. “Central Cee is an exception, you know, Dave is, but he came a long time ago. PinkPantheress has done really well [and] Sam Fender. But it’s harder than it ever was.”
Having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry like The 1975, Ellie Goulding, Foo Fighters, Portishead, Harry Styles, Ozzy Osbourne and Adele, the former Columbia exec and A&R maestro says: “What you want someone like me for is to find you great new acts, and when I’m not doing that it’s like a footballer that’s not scoring goals.”
“That’s what it is and I think it’s a happy thing for everyone because I started to build my own world – I had a publishing company and the other act that’s done really well is on my publishing company… Fred again.., who I signed about seven years ago really as a writer, before he was Fred again..”
Despite the challenges, Unger-Hamilton concedes that there’s still “a lot that’s good about now”.
“As an independent artist or label, you’re not held back by distribution,” he says. “You don’t need a truck, you don’t need to press any records or CDs. You can release music pretty easily — but it’s very hard for anyone who’s not established to get space.”
Asked for his advice to young musicians looking to succeed in the industry, Unger-Hamilton has this to say: “Artist, I just think be really good. Play an instrument – really learn your craft because the people that I’ve known who are amazing, are amazing because they’ve really given their time to it.”

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Record label CEOs say “superfans” are the focus for 20242024 looks to be the year of the “superfans”, with major record labels determined to tap into what they now describe as an ‘under-monetised’ area of the music business.

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In an internal memo outlining the company’s strategy for the months ahead, UMG CEO Lucian Grainge and Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl both underscored an upcoming focus on cultivating and monetising “superfans”.
“We need to develop our direct artist-superfan products and experiences,” Kyncl told WMG staff, as part of his plan to ‘increase the value of music’. “Both artists and superfans want deeper relationships, and it’s an area that’s relatively untapped and under-monetised.”
The good news, said the executive, “is that we already have initiatives in flight against most of these areas, and specific projects with momentum behind them.”
For Grainge, the focus will be on giving artists the power to “create experiential, commerce and content offerings for their fans.”
“We first focused on a fairer way to allocate the streaming pie among real artists by addressing fraud and other aspects that deprive artists of their just compensation,” he explained in his memo, referencing UMG’s recent launch of a new ‘artist-centric’ music streaming loyalty model in partnership with Deezer.
“The next focus of our strategy will be to grow the pie for all artists, by strengthening the artist-fan relationship through superfan experiences and products.”
Grainge also shared that UMG is “already in advanced discussions with [its] platform partners regarding this phase and will have more to announce in the coming months.”
While making money off passionate people who are the most willing to spend their money doesn’t sound like the most groundbreaking of ideas, Goldman Sach has projected that the segment could add an impressive $4 billion in revenue to the industry.
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Audiopunks unveil Telefunken Echomixer plug-in Telefunken have teamed up with Audiopunks to create a plug-in version of their vintage Echomixer device, which housed three germanium preamps and a Hammond IV spring reverb.

eBay to pay $3M over cyberstalking campaign that involved sending fetal pig, live insects to coupleeBay has agreed to pay a $3 million fine in connection with a corporate cyberstalking campaign targeting a Massachusetts couple in 2019. The cyberstalking campaign was conducted by several eBay employees, some of whom were executives, who targeted the couple after they posted a newsletter that was critical of the e-commerce giant. The cyberstalking campaign […]
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