NoiseWorks Audio’s DynAssist gains Pro Tools ARA integration The latest update for DynAssist provides ARA support for Pro Tools, offering tighter integration and allowing users to apply intelligent dynamics processing without the need for real-time playback.

This new mini synth from this.is.NOISE inc. promises to always be in key, and even comes with a virtual petA new mini synthesiser from this.is.NOISE inc., a boutique Canadian hardware company, promises to always be in key, and its OLED screen even features a built-in virtual pet.
The synth, called Gamma, is ready to be played “without the need for prior musical training”, as its seven chords and notes are mapped to a selectable diatonic scale so everything always sounds good together. And yes, you read that correctly – you can own a virtual pet right within Gamma, just like that Tamagotchi you let die back in the late 90s, and it will even evolve as you play.

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The mini synth offers 14 low-profile keys for triggering notes and chords, two thumbsticks for real-time modulation, and four knobs for “precise” control over sound parameters. The thumbsticks offer on-the-fly access to octaves and effects – these include reverb, delay, detune, glide, tremolo, vibrato, and advanced chord variations like sus, 7th, and 9th chords.
Overall, it has 10 oscillators and four waveforms, plus an ADSR envelope, low and high pass filters, a key selection encoder for jumping between major and minor scales, and an on-board speaker. As for connectivity, it offers MIDI Out, an audio out/headphone jack, and rechargeable USB-C power.
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Gamma is currently in its final stages of development and will be available for pre-orders from 1 May. No pricing details appear available as of yet, but if you sign up for email alerts, you’ll get a $50 discount code emailed to you upon launch day.
In other gear news and on the soft synth side of things, Arturia has released V Collection 11, the latest instalment of its revered suite of plugins that emulate classic analogue synths and acoustic instruments. Along with a handful of new emulations, V Collection 11 also introduces new additions to Arturia’s Augmented series and a new synth, Pure LoFi.
You can sign up to receive notifications when Gamma launches via the this.is.NOISE inc. website. 
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Guide to Meta Ads to Market Music on Facebook and InstagramWant to turn listeners into loyal fans? This step-by-step Guide to Meta Ads to Market Music on Facebook and Instagram includes how to grow an audience, boost streams, and make every dollar count.
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“Immersive audio is the new standard”: Neumann’s RIME plugin might be a game changer for producers working with multi-speaker immersive audioNeumann may have just changed the game for producers and mixing engineers working with immersive audio. The company’s new plugin, RIME – which stands for Reference Immersive Monitoring Environment – allows users to monitor and tweak immersive audio formats using a pair of headphones.
If you’re unable to get into the studio, RIME is able to emulate a multichannel speaker setup. Designed to work exclusively with Neumann headphones, the plugin converts multichannel formats to binaural audio. In theory, it makes it easier for producers to monitor Dolby Atmos, for example, if they’re working on the go.

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RIME is easy to use, as it places your track within a single reference room that you can see on your screen. You can then see where each speaker is in the room, and experiment with audio levels emitted from each corner of the immersive set up.
The studio room captures the genuine ambience and feel of a real, purpose-built studio room. Neumann engineers captured the sound with an immersive setup of Neumann KH loudspeakers and subwoofers, which were then fine-tuned using MA 1 automatic monitor alignment. The three-dimensional sound field was captured with a KU 100 binaural head microphone, which was then ran through Neumann’s MT 48 audio interface.
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According to Neumann, this setup should ensure “pristine sound quality throughout the entire signal chain”.
The plugin also supports OSC compatible head tracker devices, meaning it is able to respond to a listener’s head movements during playback. As Neumann explains, the technology doesn’t just benefit producers and audio professionals – it also allows casual listeners to enjoy a surround-sound listening experience.
“RIME is not a simulation but captures an optimal control room in ultimate quality” Product Manager Jorma Marquardt explains. “RIME sounds real, because it is real!”
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“Immersive audio is the new standard,” he continues. “Streaming services favour content that can be enjoyed in spatial audio formats such as Dolby Atmos or Sony 360 Reality. More and more DAWs now offer immersive audio capabilities. Engineers, producers, and musicians alike are eager to explore these new possibilities. Reliable monitoring is essential for this.”
“With RIME, we’re offering an integrated solution that meets these evolving needs. It provides a more cost-effective and mobile alternative to loudspeaker-based monitoring solutions. Our NDH headphones have the same carefully balanced sound as our studio KH studio monitors, making it easy to switch between the two. With RIME this unique benefit extends to immersive monitoring as well.”
RIME is available now for £85, with the option of a 14-day free trial. It is compatible with all major DAWs on Mac and PC.

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Top Tours Chart powered by BandsintownHypebot now publishes an exclusive Top Tours Chart of the most popular tours and tour announcements powered by Bandsintown. The Top Tours Chart is based on data from 95 million registered music fans and across its growing tour date distribution network that includes Spotify, Google, Apple, Shazam and more.
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ToneLib releases TL BaxEQ, a FREE classic Baxandall EQ Plugin
ToneLib is back with another freebie after updating popular plugins TL NoiseReducer and TL TubeWarmth late in 2024. The developer’s latest freebie is TL BaxEQ, which pays homage to the late Peter J Baxandall. Peter J. Baxandall developed the Baxandall EQ over seven decades ago, and although successful, he never quite received the credit he [...]
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Billy McFarland’s Fyre Festival brand is up for sale, as he describes the brand as “one of the most powerful attention engines in the world”Billy McFarland has announced that he is selling the Fyre Festival brand, as he describes it as “one of the most powerful attention engines in the world”.
McFarland was convicted of fraud over the original 2017 Fyre Festival, where attendees arrived to find all the talent cancelled, and promises of glamorous accommodation and catering were non-existent. The festival became the subject of the 2019 Netflix documentary, Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened.

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A follow-up to the event, named Fyre Festival 2, was planned to run from 30 May to 2 June this year, but was cancelled just over a week ago, with claims that it would be rescheduled. Shortly after, it was reported that Shawn Rech, co-founder of streaming service TruBlu, had acquired some Fyre IP – including two trademarks – potentially allowing him to start up a new streaming service.
Now, in a new statement directly from McFarland, he says the Fyre brand is more widely available for purchase — including its “trademarks, IP, digital assets, media reach, and cultural capital”. He says, “When my team and I launched Fyre Festival 2, it was about two things: finishing what I started and making things right. Over the past two years, we’ve poured everything into bringing Fyre back with honesty, transparency, relentless effort, and creativity. We’ve taken the long road to rebuilding trust. We rebuilt momentum. And we proved one thing without a doubt: Fyre is one of the most powerful attention engines in the world.
“Since 2017, Fyre has dominated headlines, documentaries, and conversations as one of the world’s most talked-about music festivals. We knew that Fyre was big, but we didn’t realise just how massive the wave would become. That wave has brought us here: to a point where we know it’s time to call for assistance. This brand is bigger than any one person and bigger than what I’m able to lead on my own.”
McFarland goes on to add that “there is a clear path for operators and entrepreneurs with strong domain expertise to build Fyre into a global force in entertainment, media, fashion, CPG, and more”: “For example, in the two years since we’ve relaunched Fyre Festival, Hollywood and entertainment executives have already licenced the brand to develop properties specifically in theatre, music streaming, and Free Ad-Supported TV.”
He also claims that following the postponement of Fyre Fest 2, which was due to happen in Mexico, the brand has been approached by several Caribbean destinations “eager” to host the event. You can read the full statement below:

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Interested buyers can learn more and fill out a brand offer form via the Fyre Festival website.
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Splice’s final instalment of Oliver’s “Power Tools Decades” sample pack series is inspired by hit producers of the noughtiesSplice has officially released the final instalment of Oliver’s Power Tools Decades sample pack series, and this time he’s taken inspiration from the 2000s.
Power Tools Decades was launched by Splice and Vaughn Oliver (of production duo Oliver, a name which Vaughn still works under) in August of 2023 with the release of Power Tools Decades – 80’s. It featured 257 samples of synthetic drums, and was followed by a 90’s inspired pack (launched May 2024), which focussed on “modernising the raw grooves and energy of a decade that took hip-hop, house, and jungle into the mainstream”.

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According to Splice, this new pack channels “the groove and bounce of early 2000s drum programming”, and plucks inspiration from iconic producers like The Neptunes and Timbaland. Putting his own spin on things, Oliver layers “classic rhythms with modern processing, making them hit harder and sound more dynamic”.
Power Tools Decades – 00’s includes 177 drum loops, 10 clap loops, 62 full drum loops, 39 stripped drum loops, 10 high-hat loops, 32 percussion loops, seven shaker loops, 17 top loops, 124 one-shot samples, 20 Claps, 18 hi-hats, 29 kicks, 21 percussions, nine rims, and nine snaps.
“The 2000s had such a distinct rhythm and swagger. I wanted to capture that – but make it hit even harder with today’s tools,” comments Oliver. “For this pack, I leaned into live percussion and foley recording to give it that extra dimension and energy.
“I’m always so blown away with what producers and artists have made with my sounds and loops. I’m very grateful that I’m able to help and inspire other musicians, even in a small way,” he concludes.

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Kenny Ochoa, SVP of Content at Splice, adds: “After six chart-topping sample packs, Oliver has cemented his place as a cornerstone of Splice’s global producer community. His ability to consistently deliver pristine, punchy sounds has set the bar for quality in the sample game, defining some of the biggest records of the last decade. These sounds aren’t just about capturing nostalgia – they’re giving producers the tools to push sound forward.”
This sample pack concludes the Power Tools Decades trilogy, but Oliver is already working on another project for Splice called “Power Tools Presents”, for which he is planning to spotlight his favourite sound designers and collaborators. No further details on this project have yet been revealed.
Power Tools Decades – 00’s is available to download now via Splice.
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MPG Awards 2025: The Winners The MPG have released a full list of this year’s MPG Awards winners following a sold-out ceremony at The Troxy in London, UK. 

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Book Store: "Just 100 Questions" By Greg McVeighWriter McVeigh had the solid idea of asking a ton of people in the music industry one solitary question. He then compiled 100 of these into Just 100 Questions, and a fascinating collection of tips and anecdotes was born. Managers, engineers, mixers, producers, and of course musicians have their say, and we’re left inspired by Colin Hay (Men at Work)’s tale of audience growth, and the fact that MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer was highly motivated to create right up until he tragically left us last year. (Paperback) $38The post Book Store: "Just 100 Questions" By Greg McVeigh first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Federal Reserve withdraws crypto guidance for banksThe US Federal Reserve has announced it would withdraw guidance for banks engaging in crypto asset and stablecoin-related activities.”The Board is rescinding its 2022 supervisory letter establishing an expectation that state member banks provide advance notification of planned or current crypto-asset activities,” the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve explained in an April 24 statement.Any crypto-related activities will now be monitored through the Federal Reserve’s normal supervisory process, it said.The Federal Reserve is also rescinding its 2023 supervisory letter that impacted how state banks could engage in stablecoin activities.This is a developing story, and further information will be added as it becomes available.

Intel reverses course, opts not to spin out Intel CapitalSemiconductor giant Intel won’t spin out its venture arm, Intel Capital, after all. During Intel’s Q1 earnings call Thursday, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the company has reversed its decision to spin out its 34-year-old venture arm. Instead, Intel Capital will remain internal and continue to invest with Intel’s interests in mind. “We have made […]

VG Trumpet VG Jazz Tenor Saxophone VIYouTube/V56DGf1ZEho Virtual Instrument, VST, AU plugins, standalone application. Made by a musician, for musicians—designed to inspire and enhance your music: Five of the most common types of saxophone style sounds: Subtone, Warm, Smooth, Bright and Lead. It works with Windows and Mac as a standalone and will run as a plugin in all major DAWs (Cubase, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reaper, FL Studio etc.) as VST/VST3/AU. Compatible with breath controllers (AirMotion, TEControl, MRTAudio), wind controllers (AKAI EWI4000s, EWI5000, Solo, Roland Aerophone AE-10, AE-20, Pro AE-30, Yamaha WX, Yamaha YDS, Berglund NuEVI, NuRad, EMEO, Robkoo R1, Clarii mini, etc.), and MIDI keyboard controllers. More than 410 unique samples. Recorded sample quality: 24-bit / 44.1 kHz. Custom designed, unique GUI. Aftertouch, Mod Wheel, and Keyswitches are the key features to morph and perform sounds while playing. Articulations: Falls, Squeezes, Soft attack, Accented attack, Bend. Expressive effects: Expression, Attack, Vibrato, Growl, Wah. Reverb, delay and stereo control to fit the instrument in every mix. Designed for electronic wind instrument performers, sound designers, and music producers. VG Jazz Tenor Saxophone Virtual Instrument Quick Start Guide (PDF). YouTube/qChu0Mm1SCo YouTube/r10qf-3NUd8 YouTube/SL5_cOum7qc YouTube/lnH9yqF_DZw YouTube/Afu8E3wnQtc Read More

Onkyo Receiver Saved With An ESP32[Bill Dudley] had a problem. He had an Onkyo AV receiver that did a great job… until it didn’t. A DSP inside failed. When that happened, the main microprocessor running the show decided it wouldn’t play ball without the DSP operational. [Bill] knew the bulk of the audio hardware was still good, it was just the brains that were faulty. Thus started a 4-month operation to resurrect the Onkyo receiver with new intelligence instead.
[Bill’s] concept was simple. Yank the dead DSP, and the useless microprocessor as well. In their place, an ESP32 would be tasked with running things. [Bill] no longer cared if the receiver had DSP abilities or even the ability to pass video—he just wanted to use it as the quality audio receiver that it was.
His project report steps through all the hard work he went through to get things operational again. He had to teach the ESP32 to talk to the front panel display, the keys, and the radio tuner. More challenging was the core audio processor—the obscure Renaisys R2A15218FP. However, by persevering, [Bill] was able to get everything up and running, and even added some new functionality—including Internet radio and Bluetooth streaming.
It’s a heck of a build, and [Bill] ended up with an even more functional audio receiver at the end of it all. Bravo, we say. We love to see older audio gear brought back to life, particularly in creative ways. Meanwhile, if you’ve found your own way to save a piece of vintage audio hardware, don’t hesitate to let us know!