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PreSonus and Bitwig introduce new file format which lets users share sessions across different DAWsYou may have already caught the news that PreSonus has launched its 6.5 update for Studio One, and as part of the launch the brand is introducing a new file format which allows for the sharing of sessions across multiple DAWs.
The new file format, which reads as .DAWproject, is currently being provided across Bitwig Studio 5.09 as well as Studio One 6.5.

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The new .DAWproject files should contain the crucial data from your session, and bring it all over to a different DAW from another manufacturer. Information such as time, tracks, and channels, as well as note and automation data should be transferred just as they are.
Both audio and MIDI data is supported, and even plugin data used in your session can also be carried across, providing whoever you are sharing the file to has the necessary instrument and effects installed on their device too.
Bitwig has released an FAQ post on its website which answers all the important questions about the new file format. It can be used right now, and to export a project this way, Studio One users will need to go to the menu, select File, click Convert To, and then select DAWproject File. For Bitwig Studio users, go to the menu and select File, then simply choose Export DAWproject.
The process is also super straightforward to import. Just open your menu and go to File, select Open, or just drag and drop a DAWproject file onto your DAW window.
“The DAWproject format is a container that includes audio, notes and plugin data along with the project and metadata structure represented as XML data,” explains Bitwig.
“In other words, it includes all information related to time, tracks, and channels, plus all audio, note and automation data and the states of the plugins used in a file. It is designed to be adaptive to future needs and to remain compatible regardless of differences in feature-sets between various programmes.”
Find out more via this explanatory article from Bitwig.
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Travis Scott claims his phone is at the bottom of the ocean amid Astroworld trialRapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld trial has just become slightly more complicated after his lawyer claims that his phone, which contains sensitive information relevant to the lawsuit, is at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.

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In 2021 the Astroworld tragedy took the lives of 10 people and injured hundreds after crowds at Travis Scott’s music festival were crushed.
Scott has finally faced his long-awaited deposition, which took place last Monday (18 September), relating to the many thousands of lawsuits that have been filed since the catastrophic event.
Rolling Stone reports that attorneys representing the plaintiffs (the victims and their families) had requested information from Scott’s phone. However, the eight-time GRAMMY nominee’s lawyer, Steve Brody, has told the court that no information can be obtained from Scott’s phone as it is sitting at the bottom of the ocean. He added that he didn’t back up his phone over “significant hacking concerns.”
In addition, the plaintiffs’ lawyers also claim that Scott and XX Global had previously “objected to produce those records, citing several different grounds including that the request was ‘seeking confidential and/or sensitive information’”.
In the transcript which has been obtained by Rolling Stone, this lack of information was questioned by Judge Kristen Hawkins:
“There does not seem to have been any action, from what I am hearing right now, taken on the part of Mr Scott’s legal team to either, A, secure and download anything from his phone immediately following an event in which 10 people died, or, B, trying to recover text messages from alternate sources when Mr Scott would have the ability to go and get that information, possibly from the carrier, or from other sources.”
However, Scott’s team remain adamant that Scott has nothing to hide, despite the loss of all evidence and communication before, after and during the event.
“His actions during and after the festival demonstrate that he has done nothing wrong,” says Ted Anastasiou, a representative for Scott. “As does the fact that he and his team were cleared following the investigation by the Houston Police Department.”
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Updated Roland Juno-60 v2 sports new high-def interface, new sounds and moreRoland has updated its Juno-60 digital synth plugin, introducing a more refined interface, new browsing functions, a Circuit Mod function and new sounds.

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The update is part of Roland Cloud’s Legendary Series v2 rollout. The Legendary Series is a bundle of plugin emulations of classic synths, such as, of course, the Juno-60 alongside the Jupiter-8, the SH-101, the JX-8P, and the Roland JV-1080.
The most visually striking update to the Juno-60 plugin is its interface. It’s now high-resolution, which is perfect for big-screen setups in professional studios on modern DAWs, and makes it feel as though the real hardware synth is there in the room. In terms of interface additions, there’s also a new universal header.
On the Juno-60 v2 there’s an all-new universal browser, allowing you to search and rate sounds across every installed patch bank, including a fresh bank of tones. You can also now customise your sounds effortlessly by adjusting vital parameters directly from the integrated Tweak Panel, eliminating the need to switch views.
Talking of tweaking, Roland has introduced a new Circuit Mod function, which draws inspiration from vintage Roland synths. You can now adjust multiple trims effortlessly using a single macro control and replicate the effects of ageing with its Condition parameter. This can turn the Juno-60 v2 into anything from a “factory-primed instrument” to a “road-worn synth that hasn’t seen a tech bench in decades”, says Roland.
The Roland Juno-60 v2 is far from the only software version of the Juno-60 to be available today. MusicTech recently rounded up some of the best Roland Juno-60 and Juno-106 emulation plugins, coming from brands such as Arturia, TAL, u-He and UVI Audio.
Head to roland.com to learn more about how you can get your hands on these revised versions of classic synth emulations.
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Bitwig and PreSonus’ new DAWproject format Bitwig and PreSonus have announced a new project file format that allows users of different DAWs to share session files.

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PreSonus announces Studio One 6.5 update with Dolby Atmos integration for “immersive audio editing, mixing, and recording”US-based manufacturing brand PreSonus has announced the launch of Studio One 6.5, its most recent update for its music production software, now with Dolby Atmos integration.
The free update is described as a “milestone” for the popular DAW, and features new workflow innovations and enhancements.

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The addition of Dolby Atmos along with other upgraded features will allow users to “transform their creations into full fledged immersive experiences.” Content creation should be fast and easy, with everything users need to record, produce, mix, master and perform.
Key features of the 6.5 update include:

Dolby Atmos native integration with monitoring up to 9.1.6 channels and 96 kHz.
Support for Dolby Atmos Binaural Headphone Monitoring – A dedicated headphone channel allows for simultaneous Binaural monitoring, eliminating the need for switching configurations.
Updated spatial audio compatible plugin set – Studio One’s plugin set has been upgraded to support processing of multichannel signals or of any individual channel or pair of channels per plugin.
OpenAir2 convolution reverb with true 7.1.4 HDIRs – Open Air2 has a new look and a brand-new library of true 7.1.4 impulse responses for immersive 3D spaces.
New Multi-Tap Surround Delay plugin.
Tablature and lead sheet enhancements – Scoring and Note Editing capabilities have been streamlined and further optimised for tablature, lead sheets, and drum maps.
ARA support on Project Page – ARA-enabled plugins are now available as audio editors on the Project Page.
Studio One Remote update for spatial audio mixing.
Support for DAWproject file format – An open-source file exchange format has been designed to let users share sessions across multiple digital audio workstations. For the first time, users of DAWs from different manufacturers can exchange sessions in a format that includes all vital data. Starting with PreSonus and Bitwig, .dawproject will be provided as a universal import and export format.

“As the technology and culture that surrounds music and home audio changes, so do the needs of our consumers,” says Arnd Kaiser, General Manager of Software at PreSonus. “The appeal and demand for immersive audio continues to grow, but the software needed has been historically expensive and difficult to decipher.
“Our decision to make Studio One 6.5 completely integrated with Dolby Atmos at no additional cost will support both casual users who are eager to enter this new and exciting realm of audio creation, and the many audiophiles who are just as eager to consume the content that this software will help create,” Kaiser concludes.
Find out more about the Studio One 6.5 update via the PreSonus website.
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Spotify will not ban music made by AI, says CEO Daniel EkSpotify boss Daniel Ek has confirmed that the streaming giant won’t ban AI-generated music.
Earlier this year, an AI-generated song using the voices of The Weeknd and Drake was removed from Spotify and some of its competitors such as Apple Music and Tidal.  The song, titled Heart On My Sleeve, reportedly generated 20 million streams overall in under 48 hours.

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Now, however, Ek has argued in a new interview with BBC News that there were valid uses of artificial intelligence in making music.
Despite this, he says that in the case of Heart On My Sleeve, AI shouldn’t be used to impersonate real artists without their consent.
Ek says that the technique of using AI in music is likely to be debated for “many, many years” to come. He says he thinks it’s acceptable for AI to be used as a tool to improve music, like with Auto-Tune, but considers the idea of using AI to create music clearly influenced by existing artists – but not impersonating them – to be more contentious.
When asked about the challenge the industry is facing in regulating the use of artificial intelligence, Ek responds: “It is going to be tricky.”

 “You can imagine someone uploading a song, claiming to be Madonna even if they’re not. We’ve seen pretty much everything in the history of Spotify at this point with people trying to game our system,” he explains.
“We have a very large team that is working on exactly these types of issues.”
Spotify currently doesn’t allow its content to be used to train a machine or AI model, the likes of which can then produce music.

Ek’s most recent comments on the matter come after the Council Of Music Makers (CMM) published five fundamental rules it wants companies to embrace when it comes to developing AI music technologies.
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The Loog Piano is a portable, simplified digital piano for beginnersLoog, a brand that specialises in creating small and simplified instruments for young musicians, has launched a digital piano, the Loog Piano, on Kickstarter.

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Sporting a stripped-back, colourful design that’s supposed to be both easy to learn on and inviting to play, the Loog Piano acts as a portable solution for new piano players of all ages, says the brand.

The Loog Piano has full-sized velocity-sensitive keys, built-in speakers, a built-in rechargeable battery. It also has a keen focus on making learning the piano accessible and enjoyable by teaching beginners to play via handy flashcards.
In terms of design, the Loog Piano has certainly got a quirky look and feel to it compared to conventional pianos. It’s a small, compact unit and features a bright red fabric top, wooden volume knob, and responsibly sourced wood for the case.
When it comes to sound quality, the example video doesn’t fully reflect this due to it being captured via the camera’s mic. What we do know, however, is that there is just one style of sound available – Piano – and it has been achieved through sampling and modelling, focusing on “attack, decay, and air in between notes.”
Image supplied by Loog
According to Loog, the Loog Piano also has “piano dynamics” to replicate soft and loud piano sounds. It is, however, missing a sustain pedal input.
Someone who doesn’t need the Loog piano to learn how to play the instrument for the first time is Jordan Rudess. MusicTech were able to sit down with the keyboard and piano player as part of our My Forever Studio podcast in April.
In it, he tells listeners about a ‘Brian Eno trick’ he and Tony Visconti implemented when playing the piano part for David Bowie’s track, Slip Away. This involves using two pianos, one upright and one baby grand, placed close together. The sustain pedal on the upright piano is taped down, and the mics are positioned against the open upright piano to capture its resonance while playing the baby grand, creating a unique sound layer. This technique was used by David Bowie and Tony Visconti during a recording session.
The Loog Piano is priced at $229 for early bird backers on Kickstarter. The retail price is $300.
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