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BandLab becomes first music creation platform to support ethical AI alliance, the Human Artistry CampaignBandLab was the only music creation company at Ai4, a conference focused on uniting business leaders and data practitioners across all industries to facilitate the responsible adoption of AI
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BandLab announces support for Human Artistry Campaign – which favours the ethical development of AI in creative industriesBandLab has announced its support of the Human Artistry Campaign, an organisation which champions the ethical development of AI in creative industries.
In a presentation delivered at Ai4 2023 – a renowned artificial intelligence conference held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas – BandLab CEO Meng Ru Kuok confirmed the company’s support of the initiative.

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The presentation – titled Augmenting the Artist: How AI is Redefining Music Creation and Innovation – saw Meng showcase BandLab’s SongStarter technology, a musical idea generator powered by artificial intelligence within the BandLab platform.
Credit: BandLab
SongStarter generates unique beats, melodies, and chord progressions based on user input, and is built, BandLab says, to “empower new musicians by encouraging their creative exploration”.
According to BandLab, in the past 12 months, the platform has seen 15x growth in music created using its AI tools.
Elsewhere, Meng’s presentation highlighted BandLab’s commitment to ethical AI training and development. As the company reiterates, it is the first music creation platform to support the Human Artistry Campaign.
“BandLab reinforces its commitment to the thoughtful development of AI-driven solutions to ensure they support and protect emerging creators worldwide,” it says.
“By prioritising the responsible use of AI, BandLab aims to elevate human expression while driving innovation forward.”
Notably, BandLab stands out as the sole company representing music creation at Ai4 2023.
Formed only this year, the Human Artistry Campaign is a “coalition” that represents “countless types” of creatives, including actors, musicians, authors, journalists, visual artists, athletes and more.
Boasting 150 global members at the time of writing, the organisation is built around the fundamental belief that AI can never replace human creativity and spirit, and the rights of human creators must be protected.
The organisation champions seven core principles, which outline how AI can be responsibly used to support human creativity with respect to the “inimitable” value of human artistry and expression. These principles are:

Technology has long empowered human expression, and AI will be no different
Human-created works will continue to play an essential role in our lives
Use of copyrighted works, and the use of voices and likenesses of professional performers, requires authorisation and free market licensing from all rights holders
Governments should not create new copyright or other IP exemptions that allow AI developers to exploit creators without permission or compensation
Copyright should only protect the unique value of human intellectual creativity
Trustworthiness and transparency are essential to the success of AI and protection of creators
Creators’ interests must be represented in policymaking

To learn more about the seven core principles, head to Human Artistry Campaign.
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Warner Expects ‘More Regular’ Streaming Price Hikes Ahead, and 3 Other Things We Learned On WMG’s Latest Earnings CallThe Warner Music Group boss announced an improved revenue performance from his company for calendar Q2 earlier today
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Roland Lifestyle to auction a one-of-one custom BMX bike for 808 dayRoland has teamed up with Roland Lifestyle and 1500 Sound Academy to auction off a one-of-a-kind 808 BMX Bike in celebration of this year’s 808 Day.

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The 808 BMX Bike pays tribute to the enduring impact of Roland’s iconic TR-808 drum machine on music over the past four decades.
According to Roland, the bike was commissioned from renowned graffiti artist and custom vintage BMX designer, DUROTHETHIRD, and is made from all original vintage parts including a 1993 Dyno Compe frame, GT power series cranks, Odyssey pedals, Dyno pretzel bars, Panaracer tires, custom wheel hubs and other classic parts and accessories.
Credit: Roland Lifestyle
The auction went live at 12AM PDT and ends on 16 August at 11:59PM PDT. Proceeds from the auction will help fund a scholarship for an inspiring artist to attend the on-campus Music & Industry Fundamentals Program at 1500 Sound Academy in Inglewood, CA.
“I believe music is a ladder for the soul to reach the highest realms and to participate in an initiative to help a student gain access to one of the best music schools in the world is an honour,” says Roland Lifestyle founder and creative director Nathan Chandra. “It is exciting to work with the 1500 Sound Academy and Roland to help fund the dream of music for the next generation.”
“1500 Sound Academy was founded with the goal to give back to our community,” says Larrance ‘Rance’ Dopson, Grammy-winning producer and co-founder of 1500 Sound Academy. “It is an honour to be a part of Roland’s iconic 808 global celebration where art, music, and culture help young artists fulfil their dreams.”
Learn more about the 808 Day 2023 BMX Bike at RolandLifestyle.
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“We don’t pay to play”: Behringer further outlines policies regarding supplying free gear to reviewersAfter a widely publicised feud with content creator Loopop last week, Behringer has clarified its stance on providing free gear to influencers for reviews.
The beef began when Loopop called out Behringer for suggesting he wouldn’t review the brand’s gear because it wouldn’t send him items for free.

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“Hey Behringer this is Ziv – Loopop, please stop spreading the lie that I stopped reviewing your units because you wouldn’t send me any for free,” Loopop said in a statement.
“I first reviewed your synths without any contact with you (Model D, Neutron). At that point you offered to send me a few others, which I accepted and disclosed.
“When you made the offensive video about Peter Kirn and started copying affordable products from existing manufacturers with zero innovation (swing), I became disgusted with your corporate culture, which I see now includes spreading lies like you did now.”
Loopop was referring to a video dating back to 2020, in which Behringer attracted widespread criticism for releasing a bizarre clip attacking Kirm that appeared to use antisemitic tropes. Behringer later apologised.
Now, Behringer has further outlined its policies regarding supplying free gear to reviewers.
“We understand that our social media admins may not always be aware of the complete history, as people and situations change over time,” the company writes in a Facebook post. “However, we have implemented clear policies to avoid any conflicts of interest.”
Behringer goes on to assert that it doesn’t “pay for any reviews or influencers”, or “engage in paid advertisements, and says it’s “discontinued providing free gear to influencers”. It adds that it only offers free equipment to “individuals who actively contribute to the product’s design and testing as compensation for their time”.
“We firmly believe that our customers are fully capable of evaluating the equipment themselves and making informed decisions,” Behringer continues. “Our primary goal is to pass on these savings directly to them.
“If this means we will lose sales because the media and influencers don’t support us, we remain focused on our principles and customer-obsessed approach. Our primary concern is ensuring the integrity and authenticity of our products and maintaining transparency with our customers.
“We understand that not everyone likes us because we are disrupting the market, but nothing will stop us from delivering utmost value to our customers. That’s what we stand for, and this will never change.”

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And in another Facebook post published more recently, the company further clarifies its economic philosophy.
“Purpose before profit,” it writes. “At Behringer we pay zero dividends to shareholders and we reinvest all our earnings. This is the reason why we’re selling our products at such low prices and at times even below cost.”

Purpose before ProfitAt Behringer we pay zero dividends to shareholders and we reinvest all our earnings. This is the reason why we’re selling our products at such low prices and at times even below cost.
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Spotify expands DJ, Apple starts Discovery Station, Amazon adds to AMPEach of the latest rounds of launches from the three top music streamers offers a different path to listening and discovery. Spotify DJ Spotify has expanded its English-speaking AI DJ. Continue reading
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ROSTR launches free Music Industry Jobs BoardOnline music industry database Rostr has launched a free Music Industry Jobs Board. It’s free for employers to post an option position. While many of ROSTR’s core userbase are companies in. Continue reading
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How much money do musicians make on TikTok? (and how do they make it?)Here’s a complete guide on maximizing your TikTok music and what you can’t expect to get paid for your success. by Philip Kinsher of Disc Makers Blog TikTok has taken. Continue reading
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Origin Effects launch Halcyon Gold Overdrive Origin Effects' latest pedal offers a modern take on the Klon Centaur and uses their Adaptive Technology, which adapts the voicing in response to pick attack and volume knob changes.

Pioneer DJ unveils new DDJ-REV5 scratch-style controllerPioneer DJ has unveiled the DDJ-REV5, a “next-generation” scratch-style controller designed for more “creative open-format DJ performances”.

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Similar to its pricier REV7 sibling, the DDJ-REV5 is a two-channel unit with two large jog wheels and a control layout that keeps in mind the preferences of turntable DJs.
Specifically, the controller’s long tempo sliders run horizontally above the deck sections while the Performance Pads and Lever FX are placed in the mixer section, emulating the PLX Series deck + DJM-S Series mixer setups loved by open-format DJs around the world.
Key features on the DDJ-REV5 include a Magvel Fader for precise cutting, dedicated Stem control buttons for live mash-ups and remixes, and auto BPM transition for easy mixing over wide BPM shifts. There’s also a new Piano Play mode that allows you to use the performance pads as a keyboard — with the “white” keys on the bottom row and the “black” ones at the top.
Additionally, the DDJ-REV5 is compatible with Serato DJ Pro and Rekordbox. A voucher for the Serato Pitch ‘n Time DJ expansion pack is also included with each purchase.
Connections wise, users can use the DDJ-REV5 as the centre of a larger setup thanks to its wide variety of inputs and outputs, including an XLR master out and two USB Type-C ports which allows for easy swapping between DJs with the flick of a switch.
The DDJ-REV5 is now available at a price of €1,099 including VAT/ $1,099 excluding tax.

The DDJ-REV5 follows the release of the PLX-CRSS12, the brand’s first-ever digital-analogue hybrid turntable. Analogue mode lets you use real vinyl records, while digital mode lets you lay down your control vinyl (blank vinyl record emulation made for Digital Vinyl Systems) and play music from your digital collection in Serato or Rekordbox.
Learn more at Pioneer DJ.
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MeowSynth By Knobster
MeowSynth is a free synthesizer plugin by the Ukrainian developer knobster. Today is International Cat Day, so let’s explore this charming cat-inspired “meow synth.” I’m not a cat person. Dogs are the best. Ok, I like some cats (shout out to Tony!), too. But I most definitely am a synth person. A cat synthesizer, though? A [...]
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Over 100 independent UK nightclubs have closed in the last 12 monthsOver 100 independent nightclubs around the UK have closed in the last year, according to a new report.
The report from CGA Neilson suggests that over 30% of clubs in the UK closed between June 2020 and June 2023, with around 12% of those closures coming in the last 12 months. In June 2020, there were 991 independent clubs active in the UK. But by June 2023, that number had decreased to 649.
These closures are thought to be down to rising energy costs and the ongoing cost of living crisis, and Michael Kill of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has said we could see further closures before the end of the year.
“The recent figures from CGA Neilson are extremely alarming, and if taken back to 2019 show an even more dramatic picture for these businesses, with losses nearer 40%,” he said (via Mixmag). “These businesses are facing some critical challenges, with many not knowing whether they will survive over the coming months.
“We have constantly highlighted to the Government the concerns around these businesses, particularly independent venues,” said Kill. “Without further support we may lose many more of these businesses before the end of the year.”
In November last year, the NTIA said that an average of 14 clubs were closing each month, and that one in three nightclubs would be closing by the end of 2022.
Among the clubs that have closed over the last few years have been the likes of Printworks, The Drumsheds, and The Cause, and it looks as though things could get worse before they get better. However, there are some reasons to be cheerful, with London’s XOYO opening a new club in Birmingham next month, and Printworks coming back in 2026.
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Live Music Archive now has over 250,000 concert recordings you can listen to for freeTwo decades after its launch, the Live Music Archive has amassed over 250,000 concert recordings you can listen to for free.

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A joint effort between Internet Archive staff and volunteers, the non-profit and ad-free collection reached the one-quarter million milestone in June, and now takes up more than 250 terabytes of data on Internet Archive servers.
“It’s a huge victory for the open web,” said Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive (via blog.archive). “Fans have helped build it. Bands have supported it. And the Internet Archive has continued to scale it to be able to meet the demand.”
“It shouldn’t cost to give something away,” Kahle said, adding that “We wanted to make it possible for people to make things permanently available without having to sell their souls to a platform that is going to exploit it for advertising. That just seemed like the world that should exist, and we thought we could play a role.”
In 2002, Internet Archive partnered with the etree music community to launch Live Music Archive with the aim of providing ongoing, free access to lossless and MP3-encoded audio recordings.
Since its inception, more than 8,000 artists have given permission to have recordings of their shows archived on the Live Music Archive; The site has also clocked over 600 million listens, with nearly 30 items uploaded a day.
In addition to its expansive Grateful Dead collection, the archive is also known for featuring the works of aspiring musicians across a variety of genres.
“Until working with the Internet Archive, there were no coordinated and reliable means to preserve and distribute the recordings,” said Jonathan Aizen, a technology entrepreneur who helped build the Live Music Archive. “The only way that these things were being preserved was by copying them — and that was very haphazard, so the music community was very excited.”
“There’s no doubt in my mind that the accessibility of the recordings on the Internet Archive is exposing bands and drawing people in who then go to the show,” he said.
Check out the collection over at Live Music Archive.
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