Focusrite completes its fourth gen range with three new Scarlett interfacesFocusrite has completed the fourth generation of its Scarlett range with the arrival of three new interfaces.
The new additions, the Scarlett 16i16, 18i16, and 18i20, bring greater connectivity for modern studio spaces. Scarlett’s fourth generation launched in 2023 and introduced several major advances, but these new products now add more analogue inputs and outputs, front-panel monitor switching, mute control, additional headphone outputs, and even a built-in talkback mic on the 18i20.

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This particular interface is described as an update to the flagship third gen model, and is a rack-mountable USB interface with 18 inputs, including eight advanced fourth generation Scarlett preamps, and 20 outputs. The 18i20 also features additional workflow enhancements so it can operate within complex project studios, including A/B speaker switching for instant referencing on different monitors and eight channels of LED bar metering.
For a smaller set up, the Scarlett 18i16 offers a desktop-format, still with 18 inputs and fourth Gen preamps. It has slightly fewer outputs, with a total of 16. Focusrite says it makes an ideal hub to integrate hardware with a DAW, providing enough analogue and digital I/O to connect a large number of external instruments, processors, and effects.
The Scarlett 16i16 is also made for the desktop, and is the most compact of the trio. It shares the same feature set as the 18i16 but has 16 inputs, two fourth gen preamps, and 16 outputs.

It’s important to note that all three models also offer 122dB of dynamic range – using the flagship RedNet range converters, “found in the world’s best studios” – as well as a re-engineered Air mode and new Harmonic Drive.
They also feature Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes (which can handle up to eight microphones at a time), custom-designed headphone amps, and a refreshed Easy Start tool. Users can also access further settings via a new mobile app, and will receive access to Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Artist 3 months, and FL Studio Producer Edition 6 months with their purchase.
The Scarlett 18i20 is priced at £629.99, with the 18i16: at £489.99 and 16i16 at £349.99. Find out more over at Focusrite.
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“Users can easily create bespoke instruments”: Audiomodern launches Soundbox, a fully customisable MPE sampler and instrument platformPaid partnership with Audiomodern.
Audiomodern has unveiled Soundbox, a fully customisable MPE sampler and instrument platform for Windows, MacOS and iPad.
Aiming to introduce “cutting-edge virtual instruments with enhanced power and capability”, Soundbox arrives with a plethora of features built for heavy customisation, allowing users to create “bespoke” instruments from scratch.

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“No code or programming skills are needed…” says Audiomodern. “Users can easily create their own bespoke instruments, with their preferred effects signal chains, their own artwork and colour combinations and share them across devices or with other users with one-click export/import.
Key to mention, too, is that “with respect to the open-source concept”, Soundbox is subscription- and paywall-free. Users must simply pay for the libraries they’d like to use, offering complete control over purchases, and ensuring they only invest on the content that suits their creative needs.
“Our goal is to provide a straightforward and user-friendly experience, allowing you to focus on making music without any unexpected costs,” Audiomodern says.

Soundbox also offers “flawless sound browsing”, with tags for both genre and style, ensuring “rapid access” to your sounds.
There’s also a comprehensive audio and mapping editor, equipped with multiple velocity layers, a group section, and a host of other powerful features.

“With MPE support, modular effects, a Vector engine and powerful modulation engines, Soundbox is designed to be highly extensible, reconfigurable, and fully customisable,” Audiomodern continues.

Soundbox is available to download now for free, with three instruments available for an introductory price of €29 each. They are: Voxmotive, offering “new age and cinematic vocals”; Kromium, for “contemporary abstract strings”; and Cosmo, for “keys and beyond.
To learn more about Soundbox, head to Audiomodern.
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Musician’s Guide to Music Copyright Law [Free Book Excerpt]Get a free peak at the first chapter of Jim Jesse's Musician's Guide to Music Copyright Law [2nd Ed.} The book covers 10 essential rules every artist should know, from understanding copyrights and music publishing to navigating the digital revolution and streaming.
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Auburn Sounds releases Graillon 3 vocal pitch correction tool
Auburn Sounds released the Graillon 3 enhanced vocal pitch correction tool on Tuesday, accompanied by a free version.  Graillon 3 is a Windows, macOS, and Linux release available in VST2, VST3, AAX, AU, and LV2 formats. On the product page, you can choose between downloading the free version or the full version, with the latter [...]
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SSL 2 & 2+ MkII interfaces now available Building on the success of their predecessors, the SSL 2 MkII and SSL 2+ MkII boast performance upgrades and an enhanced set of features that the company say cater to beginners and professionals alike.

AIAIAI launches “world’s first” wireless headphones designed for DJingDanish audio brand AIAIAI is launching the world’s first wireless headphones specifically designed for DJ-ing.
The TMA-2 DJ Wireless offers 25 hours of battery life, and uses ultra-low latency wireless technology to deliver delay-free sound for beat matching and mixing.

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The headphones arrive as the latest product in its TMA-2 range, which landed back in 2015 with the launch of TMA-2 DJ – the world’s first modular headphone system. According to the brand, anyone who’s purchased TMA-2 headphones in the last decade can upgrade their speaker units and transmitter to allow for adoption of the latest technology, and to reduce electronic waste through its commitment to one set of headphones for life.
The new TMA-2 DJ Wireless headphones have been engineered with a 40mm signature bio-cellulose diaphragm and are tuned to clearly present bass and treble details in loud venues. Users can easily switch between connectivity modes, such as W+ Link for performing or Bluetooth for listening on the go. High sound isolation also helps to block out unwanted noise, with on-ear cushions made from memory foam covered in PU leather.

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This isn’t the first wireless offering from AIAIAI, as it released the TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ back in 2021, featuring ultra-low latency and uncompressed wireless audio, for cable-free studio use.  Last year, AIAIAI also released the UNIT-4 Wireless+ studio monitors, enabling creators to have better freedom of movement and increased opportunity for collaboration.
“With the TMA-2 DJ Wireless, we set out to create wireless DJ headphones that truly meet the demands of DJs,” states Frederik Jørgensen, founder of AIAIAI. “For years, wireless technology meant compromising on performance, but with our ultra-low latency wireless technology, we are finally able to deliver a solution that offers both freedom and precision. This is a game-changer for DJs looking to break free from cables.”
The TMA-2 DJ Wireless headphones are priced at $280, with shipping due for early 2025. Find out more over at AIAIAI.
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Blackstar team up with Jared James Nichols Blackstar Amplification have teamed up once again with acclaimed blues guitarist Jared James Nichols to introduce the JJN 50 Signature Amplifier, the JJN 212 VOC and the JJN 50 Plugin.

Palmer Luckey: Every country needs a ‘warrior class’ excited to enact ‘violence on others in pursuit of good aims’Palmer Luckey raged against America’s adversaries, endorsed completely autonomous weapons, and hinted at an Anduril IPO. 
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Solana DApps volume increased by 46% in a week — Is $180 SOL the next stop? An uptick in Solana’s network activity and upcoming project launches could send SOL price higher. 

Print Yourself Penrose Wave Tiles As An Excellent Conversation StarterAh, tiles. You can get square ones, and do a grid, or you can get fancier shapes and do something altogether more complex. By and large though, whatever pattern you choose, it will normally end up repeating on some scale or other. That is, unless you go with something like a Penrose Wave Tile. Discovered by mathematician Roger Penrose, they never exactly repeat, no matter how you lay them out.
[carterhoefling14] decided to try and create Penrose tiles at home—with a 3D printer being the perfect route to do it. Creating the tiles was simple—the first step was to find a Penrose pattern image online, which could then be used as the basis to design the 3D part in Fusion 360. From there, the parts were also given an inner wave structure to add further visual interest. The tiles were then printed to create a real-world Penrose tile form.
You could certainly use these Penrose tiles as decor, though we’d make some recommendations if you’re going that path. For one, you’ll want to print them in a way that optimizes for surface quality, as post-processing is time consuming and laborious. If you’re printing in plastic, probably don’t bother using these as floor tiles, as they won’t hold up. Wall tiles, though? Go nuts, just not as a splashback or anything. Keep it decorative only.
You can learn plenty more about Penrose tiling if you please. We do love a bit of maths around these parts, too. If you’ve been making your own topological creation, don’t hesitate to drop us a line. 

Rita Ora Signs with Range Media Partners For ManagementRange Media Partners has announced the signing of global superstar Rita Ora, whom the company will represent in all areas, including music, film/TV, endorsements, and more.

Ora has accumulated more than 10 billion global streams and scored 13 top 10 U.K. singles, four of which have gone #1. She recently released the single “Ask & You Shall Receive,” which Forbes called “a summery floor filler.” 

Ora is also beginning her second season as a panelist on The Masked Singer, which premiered Sept. 25 on FOX. She recently starred in Descendants: Rise of Red, which broke records and became Disney Branded Television’s most-viewed Disney Channel Original Movie premiere ever on Disney+, amassing almost 7M views within its first three days of streaming.

“Rita is an incredibly talented global star with such creative & artistic integrity in everything she does from music to film, television, and everything else she puts her energy towards,” stated Melissa Ruderman, Range Music Managing Partner, and Michael Cooper, Founding Partner of Range Media Partners, in a joint quote. The pair continued, “We built Range explicitly for true multi-hyphenate talent like Rita, a once-in-a-generation artist."

“I’m very excited to be working with Range Media Partners,” adds Ora. “I’ve always approached my career with a 360 viewpoint on the industry. It’s been an integral part of my vision, and it was essential to partner with a team that is fully aligned and experts across music, film/TV, and branding. We have been off to an immediate great start, and I’m really looking forward to all the things we will do together.”

As a multi-talented industry leader across TV, culture, and fashion, with partnerships in key sectors, Ora has continuously grown her worldwide brand. She recently launched the performance-led haircare brand TYPEBEA alongside Anna Lahey and just celebrated the one-year anniversary of her multi-season Primark collaboration with the release of the Rita Ora x Primark Autumn/Winter 2024 collection.

Ora’s film and television credits include co-hosting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve and the MTV EMAs; serving as a judge on The Voice Australia; and starring in Fifty Shades of Grey franchise, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, Twist and Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight. She will soon appear in the highly anticipated films Tin Soldier and He Bled Neon.

The artist’s latest album, You & I, landed the coveted #1 spot on the U.K’s. Official Independent Albums Chart, and was hailed by Rolling Stone as “a collection of stunning love songs.”

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Alicia Arauzo and Luis Fernández appointed Co-Managing Directors of Universal Music SpainMadrid-based execs will report directly to Jesús López, Chairman/CEO of Universal Music Latin America & Iberian Peninsula
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TikTok: We shut down Merlin negotiation over fears about streaming fraudTikTok recently scrapped re-licensing discussions with Merlin
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2024 SAO Contest: We’ve Got SAOs for your SAOsSo, we heard you like SAOs. How about some SAOs for your SAO? That’s exactly what’s going on here with [davedarko]’s SAOAO — introducing the Supercon Add-On Add-On standard, which is inspired by another minibadge standard by [lukejenkins]. At most, an SAOAO is 19×19 mm and features a 1.27 mm 3-pin header. As [davedarko] says, no pressure to do I²C, just bring the vibes.
All SAOAOs use the Yo Dawg SAO baseplate, which has room for three SAOAOs. Because six pins is often too many to make a few LEDs light up, the SAOAO standard uses a mere three pins. Not only are SAOAOs easier to route, the pins can’t even be mirrored accidentally because VCC is in the middle, and both outside pins are grounds.
Want to get your hands on some of these bad boys? [davedarko] is bringing 100 Yo Dawg SAO baseplates and 200 SAOAOs to Supercon. But if you want to make your own, you are more than welcome to do so.

How to make generative beats using Logic Pro’s Scripter pluginLogic Pro’s Scripter plugin is often overlooked and unexplored. But generative music pioneers like Brian Eno have used this powerful tool to make evolving soundscapes and unconventional melodies.

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In a nutshell, it allows anyone with coding knowledge to write custom MIDI plugins and test them out in real-time, right there inside Logic Pro. But the best thing is that you don’t really have to be a programmer to use it. You can leap over the code and reach for one of the many presets available directly in Logic.
One of Scripter’s most useful features is how easily it can add some chance and randomness to your workflow. Normally, when working on a percussion part for example, you might start with a repeating four-bar beat and manually tweak the pattern over time to keep things interesting. Using Scripter, you can automate a lot of this, making ever-evolving drum loops with minimal effort.

Load Scripter’s Probability Gate
Start with placing the Scripter plugin on each track. It’s tucked away in the MIDI FX menu that appears on any MIDI channel strip. When you open the plugin, you will see a Script Editor window with some code. As promised, you don’t need to worry about any programming! So go ahead and close the Script Editor, and load Probability Gate from the preset menu.
What Probability Gate does is randomly hold back some MIDI notes. The practical result is that your MIDI pattern is always changing; thinning or thickening the texture. Varying the probability is all it takes to generate an evolving beat that will sound different each time you hit play.
You can grab any four-bar drum beat to try this technique. Make sure each instrument in the beat is an individual track and loop the beat several times.

Automate the probability
The key to this technique is to automate the probability slider.
At 100 per cent, every note will pass through and the beat will sound just as you’ve written it. Anything below this and there’s a probability that some notes will sound and some won’t. We’ll apply probability to each instrument.
In the main window, open the automation view and choose Probability from the list of parameters. To get a sense of what’s actually changing when you vary the probability, leave the first four bars at 100 per cent so that you can hear the original pattern. Change the values in the following bars and have a listen. Some notes won’t be played, subtly shifting the feel of the beat.
Unless you want to create a chaotic beat with no repetitions at all, it’s best to only change the probability for a few instruments at a time, rather than everything all at once.

Record and comp your generative beat
With your beat generator setup and running, the possibilities are endless. It’s not going to sound slick on every playthrough, but sometimes you might catch something magic. An effective way to get more hands-on control is to loop record your beat to create a playlist of different takes. Then you can narrow down the possibilities and comp together the best bits.
You can do this by creating a send from your MIDI tracks and recording the output to a new Audio track. Set the loop region for the length of the beat, then hit record. By default, your session should create a new take in a folder each time the recording loops. If not, you can check the recording settings.

With a few versions recorded, you can go through and comp the sections you like, arranging the original beat with the different versions of the beat you generated using the Scripter plugin. Beats aren’t the only thing you can try this technique on either. It’s another creative way to experiment with a melody or any other MIDI part in your production.

If you know a bit about coding in Javascript, then the possibilities are even wilder. Scripter opens the doors to all kinds of hobby plugin developers and, moving beyond Logic’s built-in preset library, there are lots of open-source scripts you can scoop up online and add to your production toolkit.
So, if you’re feeling creatively stuck, or you just don’t want to do detailed drum editing, then adding a bit of generative chaos with Scripter can be a creative way to break the deadlock and put some surprise into your workflow.
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