Klamper Audio EQ 4KUnlock the power of superior audio customization with the EQ 4K, a professional audio processing plugin designed for audiophiles, sound engineers, and music producers. This intuitive and highly... Read More

Measure of Music conference free online thru SundayIt's not too late to join the free Measure Of Music online conference and hackathon happening thru Sunday 2.23.25. With an emphasis on music data, the three day virtual event includes something for musicians and music industry professionals at all stages of their career.
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DIY and Independent Musician News Last WeekThis week, our tips, advice and independent musician news last week covered how to start a band, where to go to network this year, and more...
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I Wrote This Because People Are Still Dying.Attune's Matt Thomas calls for the industry to wake up over the threat to artists from mental health and addiction
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Universal Audio UA 1176 plug-in currently free Universal Audio are running a limited-time offer that gives users the chance to claim a free license for UA 1176 Compressor, a special native version of their hugely popular emulation plug-in.

Signing Stories: Deep Sea DiverDate Signed: September 2024Label: Sub Pop RecordsType of Music: Indie RockBand Members: Jessica Dobson, Peter Mansen, Elliot JacksonManagement: Red Light ManagementPublicity: Frank Nieto - frankn@subpop.comWeb: thisisdeepseadiver.comSeattle-based rock band Deep Sea Diver, led by guitarist and vocalist Jessica Dobson, is celebrating their stronger support from their new home at the legendary Sub Pop Records. With the backing of the label, Dobson most looks forward to the extra care and assistance that she will have access to, something foreign coming from her hustling DIY nature."In the beginning, I have been close to the process and it can be painful at times," Dobson shares. "Hearing crickets from the time you send your record in. 'Is it in the void?' 'Do people not like it?' This time around, it was pretty quick that we got responses and Sub Pop was one of the first that said, 'We believe this. Let's keep talking.'""With self-released albums on an independent label, we know what goes into promoting an album, keeping it on the radar... there are moving parts," says Dobson. Dobson has logged time as a touring member for Beck and The Shins and has performed with numerous other acts, including Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Spoon, Dinosaur Jr. and more. In addition to headline touring, they've supported Death Cab for Cutie, Wilco, and most recently, playing to the largest audiences of their career, supporting Pearl Jam."It's quite a gift for us to have landed on a label that we have respected for years," says Dobson. "We went with SubPop because they were on board and loved what we were doing already. That's what we'd hope for when signing to a label is that they love you already. You're not having to work backwards." As for connecting with fans and labels alike, Dobson advises, "You cannot force an audience to love what you do. You can just make the best [album] you can, and the people will decide." Deep Sea Diver recently shared a video for “Let Me Go,” a collaboration with Madison Cunningham. Their fourth album Billboard Heart is out now. Check the group on their tour, which kicks off and finishes up with hometown shows in Washington.  – Joseph MalteseThe post Signing Stories: Deep Sea Diver first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Brian Armstrong says Coinbase spent $50M fighting SEC lawsuit – and beat itCoinbase on Friday said the SEC has agreed to drop the lawsuit against the company with prejudice, meaning it cannot be filed again.  The move, which is still subject to the approval of the SEC’s Commissioners, is yet another signal that the Trump administration plans to be more friendly to crypto than the SEC was […]
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Reviewing a Very Dodgy BSK-602 Adjustable Power SupplyThere’s no shortage of cheap & cheerful power supplies which you can obtain from a range of online retailers, but with no listed certification worth anything on them calling them ‘dodgy’ is more of a compliment. On the [DiodeGoneWild] YouTube channel an adjustable power supply by the model name BSK-602 is tested and torn down to see exactly what less than $5 off sites like Alibaba will get you.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, voltage regulation is very unstable with massive drifting when left to heat up for a few hours, even though it does hit the 3 V to 24 V DC and 3 A output that it’s optimistically rated for. After popping open the adapter, a very basic switching mode power supply is revealed with an abysmal component selection and zero regard for safety or primary and secondary side isolation. With the case open, the thermal camera reveals that the secondary side heats up to well over 150 °C, explaining why the case was deforming and the sticker peeling off after a few hours of testing.
The circuit itself is based around a (possibly legit) UC3843RN 500 kHz current mode PWM controller, with the full schematic explained in the video. Highlights include the lack of inrush protection, no EMI filtering, a terrible & temperature-dependent voltage reference, not to mention poor component selection and implementation. Basically it’s an excellent SMPS if you want to blast EMI, fry connected electronics and conceivably burn down your home.

UC3843-based BSK-602 circuit schematic in all its dodgy glory. (Credit: Diode Gone Wild, YouTube)

From Ole Obermann leaving TikTok to Daniel Ek’s $666m… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
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Somerville Sounds Rubber Bridge PlucksOn a whim, spurred by a YouTube binge, Jon Meyer decided to transform a parlor acoustic guitar. He replaced the bridge with rubber, strung it with flat wound strings, and added the cheapest electronics... Read More

Skeuomorphism: What it is and why it matters in music
Learn about what skeuomorphism is, how skeuomorphic design is applied in audio plugins, and why it still matters in 2025 and beyond.

“Without small venues, you wouldn’t have Depeche Mode, which is a world like not really worth living in!”: Kellie Lee Owens on state of electronic musicElectronic music’s been caught in a strange position – although interest in the UK scene is booming, the infrastructure is facing grave threats.
According to findings from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) late last year, 37 per cent of all clubs across the country permanently shut since March 2020. They shut at an average rate of three clubs a week and 150 per year. Should that continue, clubs will be extinct by the end of 2029.

READ MORE: Over 100 UK nightclubs closed in past year, new study claims

Kelly Lee Owens has addressed the state of the industry in an appearance as both guest and co-host on the latest episode of BBC Sounds show Sidetracked with Annie and Nick in which they discuss the report.
“What’s worrying is that you’re getting these great stats that [the industry is] growing… but then you’re also hearing of clubs closing,” Grimshaw points out. “So, it’s interesting that it is growing, but then the venues aren’t there or the smaller venues aren’t there.”

Owens agrees, noting that the threat faced by large venues like Fabric in London was a “a wake-up call”. However, she also says that there should be similar outrage for when the “smaller places” which disappear which “people don’t kick up a fuss” about.
“I always think of Depeche Mode, they were on the tube with their synths coming to these small venues,” replies Owens. “I always think like without small venues, you wouldn’t have Depeche Mode, which is a world like not really worth living in!”
She continues: “So I think there’s a responsibility when it comes to everyone – from the booking agents to ticketing companies – they need to be investing back into these venues so that the up-and-coming people have a place to be.
“It’s ultimately like a symbiotic relationship and we need to start viewing and acting in that way towards it.”
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ML Sound Labs released Mikko Reflex free version for Mac and Windows
ML Sound Labs released Mikko Reflex Free, a free-to-use edition of their flagship guitar cabinet simulator. According to ML Sound Labs, Mikko Reflex is the “most sophisticated guitar cab sim in the world.” If you feel intrigued, they now offer a demo version of the plugin for free – either as a stand-alone application, VST3, [...]
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Independent, College and Non-Commercial Radio Charts launchIndependent artists and labels often get their start at independent college, community and non-commercial radio. New independent radio charts launched by A2IM and Muzooka should bring much needed attention to these important outlets.
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UJAM expand UFX Series with Delay & Filter UJAM have announced an expansion of their UFX Series that sees new delay and filter effects join their popular reverb plug-in.