Elizabeth Warren proposes Elon Musk pay more taxes for gov’t efficiencySenator Elizabeth Warren urged DOGE Chair Elon Musk to cut wasteful spending, proposing full IRS funding and closing the carried interest loophole.

JetBrains launches Junie, a new AI coding agent for its IDEsJetBrains, the company behind coding tools like the IntelliJ IDE for Java and Kotlin (and, indeed, the Kotlin language itself), on Thursday launched Junie, a new AI coding agent. This agent, the company says, will be able to handle routine development tasks for when you want to create new applications — and understand the context […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

James H Ball sosciSosci is a super-realistic software oscilloscope that simulates the look and feel of a real analogue oscilloscope from the 20th century. Based on the amazing XXY Oscilloscope by Neil... Read More

James H Ball osci-renderOsci-render is a synthesizer for making music by drawing objects, text, and images on an oscilloscope using audio output. This allows for 3D rendering of .obj files, .svg images, .txt files,... Read More

This QR Code Leads To Two Websites, But How?QR codes are designed with alignment and scaling features, not to mention checksums and significant redundancy. They have to be, because you’re taking photos of them with your potato-camera while moving, in the dark, and it’s on a curved sticker on a phone pole.  So it came as a complete surprise to us that [Christian Walther] succeeded in making an ambiguous QR code.
Nerd-sniped by [Guy Dupont], who made them using those lenticular lens overlays, [Christian] made a QR code that resolves to two websites depending on the angle at which it’s viewed. The trick is to identify the cells that are different between the two URLs, for instance, and split them in half vertically and horizontally: making them into a tiny checkerboard. It appears that some QR decoders sample in the center of each target square, and the center will be in one side or the other depending on the tilt of the QR code.
Figuring out the minimal-difference QR code encoding between two arbitrary URLs would make a neat programming exercise. How long before we see these in popular use, like back in the old days when embedding images was fresh? QR codes are fun!
Whether it works is probably phone- and/or algorithm-dependent, so try this out, and let us know in the comments if they work for you.
Thanks [Lacey] for the tip!
 

Court rejects crucial part of Limp Bizkit’s claim in $200m lawsuit against Universal Music GroupLimp Bizkit's lawyers have until February 3 to amend their lawsuit, or face total dismissal of the case, a federal court judge has ordered
Source

Behringer BX1 synth is inspired by the classic Yamaha CS-80 and DX1, with more teases at NAMM 2025NAMM 2025: Upon its hotly-anticipated return to the NAMM Show, Behringer has debuted the BX1 synthesizer, inspired by Yamaha’s DX1 FM synthesizer and the Yamaha CS-80. We played the functional unit but we’re told that it’s on show only as a prototype. Behringer’s Pro-16 and JT-16 synths are also on show as prototypes.
READ MORE: NAMM 2025 Live: Latest rumours, news and products from the biggest music technology show in the world
We figured that Behringer would be showing off some new gear at the show but, honestly, the BX1 is a surprise. Usually, the brand is keen to share updates on upcoming products with its audience, however, it’s remained pretty quiet about any DX1 emulations. It did reveal that it acquired and was restoring an “ultra-rare” DX1 in 2020 — the new BX1 is evidently the result of this endeavour.
Behringer’s BX1 synth at NAMM Show 2025. Image: Sam Willings for MusicTech
The BX1 is much more compact than the original DX1 and, of course, much more affordable. Only 140 DX1 synths were made in 1983 and so a second-hand purchase would set you back some £32,000. A representative from Behringer told us that there is no official price yet, but it’s likely going to be a little more expensive than the UB-Xa, which is around £730. It also has a filter section that’s inspired by the filters of the Yamaha CS-80 — the same Behringer rep told us that the company wanted to get “the best of both worlds” from Yamaha’s classic synths. And we all know how much a second-hand CS-80 costs…
It boasts 32 playable voices and an FM synth engine with a visual display designed to make patching and routing easier than on the original DX1. A Modern/Vintage button lets you change the character of the synth’s sound for a dustier, detuned vibe, and an arpeggiator is onbard with a hold function to create quick sequences.
Another standout feature of the BX1 is its SD Card slot, which is for transferring SysEx patches to and from the synth. That means you can transfer patches from other DX hardware, such as the Yamaha DX7 and the original DX1, and even patches from software emulations of DX gear.
It admittedly doesn’t feel like a premium product — the side panels are not wood but plastic — but it sounds pretty versatile from our brief experience.
Elsewhere on the Behringer stand is the JT-16 and Pro-16. The former is an emulation of the Roland Jupiter-8, the latter inspired by the Sequential Pro One. These aren’t currently plugged in and are seemingly just for show.
Behringer’s Pro-16 synth at NAMM Show 2025. Image: Sam Willings for MusicTech
Behringer’s JT-16 synth at NAMM Show 2025. Image: Sam Willings for MusicTech
There’s no word on a release date of the BX1, JT-16 or Pro-16 yet, but Behringer tells us the response from show attendees so far has been pretty positive.
Keep up with NAMM 2025 as it happens. 
The post Behringer BX1 synth is inspired by the classic Yamaha CS-80 and DX1, with more teases at NAMM 2025 appeared first on MusicTech.

Weverse hit 150m lifetime downloads, saw 19% user growth in 2024, as Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa join superfan platform'2024 was a transformative year for Weverse,' said Joon Choi, President of Weverse Company
Source

This Home Made Laptop Raises The BarWith ready availability of single board computers, displays, keyboards, power packs, and other hardware, a home-made laptop is now a project within most people’s reach. Some laptop projects definitely veer towards being cyberdecks while others take a more conventional path, but we’ve rarely seen one as professional looking as [Byran Huang]’s anyon_e open source laptop. It really takes the art to the next level.
The quality is immediately apparent in the custom CNC-machined anodised aluminium case, and upon opening it up the curious user could be forgiven for thinking they had a stylish commercial machine in their hands. There’s a slimline mechanical keyboard and a glass trackpad, and that display is an OLED. In fact the whole thing had been built from scratch, and inside is an RK3588 SoC on a module sitting on a custom-designed motherboard. It required some effort for it to drive the display, a process we’ve seen cause pain to other designers, but otherwise it runs Debian. The batteries are slimline pouch cells, with a custom controller board driven by an ESP32.
This must have cost quite a bit to build, but it’s something anyone can have a go at for themselves as everything is in a GitHub repository. Purists might ask for open source silicon at its heart to make it truly open source, but considering what he’s done we’ll take this. It’s not the first high quality laptop project we’ve seen by any means, but it may be the first that wouldn’t raise any eyebrows in the boardroom. Take a look at the video below the break.

 
 
 
https://www.byran.ee/posts/creation/

Splice Collections: Organize and discover samples in new ways
Learn about Splice Collections, explore our curated sounds, and use zero-credit samples to spark some inspiration for your next track.

Trump has music industry worried as new term beginsMusicians and Donald Trump has music industry worried as he begins his second term as U.S. President begins.
The post Trump has music industry worried as new term begins appeared first on Hypebot.

Telegrapher showcase Rhino monitors Telegrapher will be demonstrating the Rhino alongside the rest of their speaker range at the NAMM Show 2025.

Vinyl Record Pressing is finally improving thanks to new techAfter years of stagnation vinyl record pressing is finally improving thanks to new tech that speeds up production and improves quality. Plus, eco-friendly methods are making the process greener than. Continue reading
The post Vinyl Record Pressing is finally improving thanks to new tech appeared first on Hypebot.

Native Instruments’ new Cremona Quartet Ensemble pack features sounds from four of the most venerated stringed instruments in the worldNAMM 2025: Few people could ever imagine owning a stringed instrument made by illustrious luthiers Stradivari, Guarneri, or Amati. But now, thanks to Native Instruments‘ Cremona Quartet Ensemble pack – which features samples of two violins, a viola and a cello crafted by these historic makers – any producer can add those sounds to their music.
All four instruments were built in either the 17th or 18th century, and have been preserved since by the Museo del Violino in Cremona, Italy. In order to capture the sounds of these antiques, Native Instruments recorded them with a 32-microphone setup in Cremona’s Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi, which is renowned for its acoustics.

READ MORE: NAMM 2025 Live: Latest rumours, news and products from the biggest music technology show in the world

Per official information provided by Native Instruments, here is a breakdown of the four pieces of the Cremona Quartet Ensemble:

Stradivari Violin “Vesuvius” — The leader of its Cremona Quartet was built in 1727 by Antonio Stradivari, towards the end of the master craftsman’s golden period.
Stradivari Cello “Stauffer” — Built in 1700 and listed as an Italian national treasure, this extraordinary cello completes the quartet with deep, velvety tones, and adds weight to the overall sound of the ensemble.
Guarneri Violin “Prince Doria” — The second violin in the quartet was crafted in 1734 by Guarneri del Gesù, considered by many to be the finest luthier in the world.
Amati Viola “Stauffer” — The oldest instrument in the quartet, this viola was built in 1614 by Gerolamo Amati, the son of pioneering luthier Andrea Amati, who is widely regarded as the inventor of the violin as we know it. 

The new pack also includes add-ons including Auto Divisi to assist with arranging different parts for each piece of the quartet. It also has articulation controls to capture precise orchestral qualities such as vibrato and marcato.
Credit: Native Instruments
Four versions of the pack are available now. Check out the pricing breakdown below:

Cremona Quartet Solo: $399
Cremona Quartet Ensemble: $399
Cremona Quartet: $499
Upgrades from $99

For more info, head to Native Instruments.
The post Native Instruments’ new Cremona Quartet Ensemble pack features sounds from four of the most venerated stringed instruments in the world appeared first on MusicTech.

Music Biz Weekly Podcast: LA Fire Relief For Musicians & Music Industry ProfessionalsThis episode dives into Hypebot’s continuously updated list of LA Fire relief, events, donations and resources for musicians and music professionals. The stories of loss and devastation in Los Angeles. Continue reading
The post Music Biz Weekly Podcast: LA Fire Relief For Musicians & Music Industry Professionals appeared first on Hypebot.