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Phasenpunkt releases Roadsoul Bass Lite, a FREE vintage bass instrument for HALion and HALion Sonic. Roadsoul Bass Lite is a vintage bass instrument sampled from the Crumar Roady. The instrument aims to deliver classic keyboard bass tones heard throughout the 1980s. Before the Crumar Spirit (designed by Bob Moog) came along, Crumar released multiple keyboard [...]
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Maida Vale Studios unveils revamp plans led by Hans ZimmerWest London’s historic Maida Vale Studios might get a new “state of the art” makeover led by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, who became co-owner of the site last year.
The former BBC site, located on Delaware Road, was sold by the broadcaster to Zimmer and others last August for a reported £10.5 million.

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The partnership – Working Title Films chairmen Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, and Zimmer’s business partner Steven Kofsky – have shared plans for Maida Vale Studios ahead of an expected planning permission application to Westminster City Council.
MVS Partnership LLP are yet to submit a formal planning application to the council, according to BBC News.
However, the Zimmer Group has already begun a consultation on a “retrofit-first refurbishment” approach seeking to minimise carbon emissions and bring high-tech upgrades to the historic venue, Ham & High reports.
Further refurbishment plans include adding editing facilities, new planting and seating areas outside, composer rooms, on-site food and drink stations for staff and customers and around 42,000 square feet of creative workspace.
The Zimmer Group have also proposed the renovated studios will be fully electric and use energy-efficient lighting to reduce its carbon footprint.
The consultation says the refurbishment of the Grade II listed premises would continue to be of “national importance to UK and creative industries”.
It continues: “This [sic] proposed upgrades will set new benchmarks for excellence in British film and music post-production, fostering the creation of new jobs, driving innovation, and promoting industry investment.”
Geoff Barraclough, a cabinet member and councillor for Maida Vale, says: “We’re delighted that Maida Vale Studios’ long history will continue under new ownership. We are particularly pleased they will be working closely with Westminster council’s new North Paddington Creative Enterprise Zone, which will give local young talent the chance to work in this wonderful new facility.”
He continues: “As with any planning application, there will be plenty of details to examine before the scheme is approved and we will want to ensure that local residents don’t suffer during the building works.”
Maida Vale Studios was first bought by the BBC in 1993 and has hosted a range of outstanding artists including The Beatles, Beyoncé, Elton John and Hans Zimmer.
Now, under new ownership, the German film composer recalls working at Maida Vale nearly 45 years ago.
“I still remember the strong pull, the desire to touch the walls, as if that would somehow allow me to connect to the artists whose extraordinary music had resonated against these walls on a daily basis,” he tells the BBC.
“This was a place of revolutionary science in the service of art, this was a place that inspired you to give your best, where music was performed around the clock and art was taken seriously. For the people by the people. This was the place that kept a struggling musician like me from giving up.”
His plan for the newly refurbished Maida Vale Studios is “[to] make [it] a place that inspires, teaches, technologically serves the arts and humanity, and gives the next generation the same opportunities I was given: to create and to never give up”.
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Serato to revive its iconic Scratch Live Control Vinyl for a limited-edition anniversary reissueIn celebration of its 25th anniversary, Serato is launching a limited-edition reissue of its Scratch Live Control Vinyl.
Serato Scratch Live first launched in 2004, becoming the first digital vinyl system to allow DJs to mix and scratch digital music using specially designed control vinyl or control CDs with DJ hardware.

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The brand itself was founded by New Zealand natives Steve West and AJ Bertenshaw, with its first product, the Pitch ‘n Time, landing back in 1999. In honour of its birthday milestone, just 1,500 units of the Scratch Live Control Vinyl are to be launched as part of this commemorative reissue.
Buyers will receive a pair of 12” 140g control vinyls, encased in a special 25th-anniversary jacket. Five classic colours will also be available, including black, transparent red, transparent blue, orange, and grey marble – though this will remain a surprise until you actually unwrap the package.
Throughout its lifetime, Serato has been name-dropped across lyrics from Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Drake, A$AP Rocky and more. Artists like Questlove, Erykah Badu, Metro Boomin, A-Trak, DJ Snake and DJ Jazzy Jeff have also utilised its software for their music.

“At Serato’s core is a passion for music and technology, and we’ve built our foundation on the ongoing commitment to creating best-in-class products for DJs and music producers,” states Nick Maclaren, Serato’s Chief Strategy Officer who, as a club DJ in the 2000s, was one of the first to trial Scratch Live.
“When Serato Scratch Live was first introduced, it reinvented what was in the realm of possibilities for DJs at the time. As we celebrate 25 years of empowering artists through Serato’s advanced technology, we’re excited for our community to experience the magic of this innovation once again with the reissue of the Serato Scratch Live Control Vinyl.”
This limited drop will be available to purchase in select stores globally for $49 USD starting October 1 2024 at 9am NZT. Find out more via Serato.
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Roland release JUNO-D keyboard series Roland have released the JUNO-D6, JUNO-D7, and JUNO-D8 keyboards, offering portability, professional-grade sound and modern features.

UAFX Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp Pedal New addition to the UAFX pedal lineup aims to capture the legendary sounds associated with renowned guitarists such as John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Carlos Santana.

IK Multimedia’s Brandenburg Piano is FREE Until October 3 on Audio Plugin Deals
Audio Plugin Deals is giving away IK Multimedia’s Brandenburg Piano virtual instrument for free until October 3, 2024, down from a list price of $50. The freebie is an Audio Plugin Deals exclusive and unavailable on the official IK Multimedia site.  Brandenburg Piano is a 64-bit-only release for macOS and Windows, available in VST2, VST3, [...]
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Artist Jessica Downs Gifts Purple Rain/Purple Haze to Guitar Center Music FoundationA guitar is not only a beautiful instrument both physically and aurally, but also a canvas for art. Local artists are creating masterpieces on the body of the guitar to raise funds for Guitar Center Music Foundation. The first entitled, “Purple Rain/Purple Haze” was created by artist, Jessica Downs, to pay tribute to Prince and Jimi Hendrix. The guitar is on display at the Hollywood Guitar Center store located at 7425 Sunset Blvd.

The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF) is a nonprofit organization that advances the healing, transformative power of music by granting instruments to music education and music therapy programs in need across the country.

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Here is what’s illegal under California’s 9 (and counting) new AI lawsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom is currently considering 38 AI-related bills, including the highly contentious SB 1047, which the state’s legislature sent to his desk for final approval. These bills try to address the most pressing issues in artificial intelligence: everything from futuristic AI systems creating existential risk, deepfake nudes from AI image generators, to Hollywood […]
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A Beautiful Lamp-Inspired PC CaseSometimes you see something super cool and think of how it would be really neat if applied in a totally different context. [MXC Builds] saw an awesome lamp from [karacreates], but decided it would be better as a PC case.
We love seeing how different techniques can be used in conjunction to make something that no one method could produce on its own, and for this build, we see [MXC Builds] use 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC, sewing, soldering, and traditional woodworking techniques.
A large part of the video is spent on the CNC process for the walnut base and power button enclosure for the build. As with any project, there are a few places requiring some creative use of the tools on hand, like the walnut piece for the base being too tall for the machine’s usual z-calibration puck or any of [MXC Builds]’s bits to do in one pass, and it’s always interesting to see how other makers solve these issues.
If you’re looking for other beautiful casemods, how about a transparent PS2 or this Art Deco number? Before you go, may we bend your ear about how PC Cases are Still Stuck in the Dark Ages?

Quavo sued for alleged copyright infringement over ‘Bubble gum’ from Quavo Huncho albumA rapper called Lamount London (L.Mont) alleges that Quavo ripped off parts of his own track called 'Bubblegum'
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‘I know that if I love a song, or an artist really speaks to me, others will feel the same way.’Katie Welle, SVP of Creative A&R at Sony Music Publishing, now at her second spell with the company after a stint at RCA, discusses the art of A&R and the power of disruption
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Custom Mini-Neon Signs in 10 MinutesSometimes, you see a project that isn’t a technical powerhouse but just looks so good you can’t help but think about duplicating it. That’s how we felt with the mini-neon signs made by [makerverse]. From an electronics point of view, it is just some filament LEDs and a 3D-printed casing. But, as you’ll see in the video below, these look like little miniature neon signs, and they look great.
Although we might use a different set of tools to get there, the idea is to create your text in DXF, extrude it in CAD, and then print a dark shell with a light or translucent center using a filament change. Glow-in-the-dark filament is also an option. Obviously, if you are handy in any CAD tool, you could easily pull this off.

After printing, you simply put your LED lighting in the center, and there you go. Sure, there’s no high voltage or neon involved, but it is a cute, fun 3D-printing project.
We’ve seen this trick before, but the contrasting 3D printing really sells it. You can also take a peek at how a pro shop in Korea does it.

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UJAM UFX Reverb FREE until 31 October UJAM have announced that their versatile UFX Reverb plug-in is now available for free until 31 October 2024.