REWIND: Top New Music Industry News Last WeekThis roundup of top music industry news last week includes Taylor Swift responding to Trump’s AI lies, the supreme importance of streaming to musicians, an initiative to save independent music. Continue reading
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Three-Body Technology introduce Trinity Shaper Along with the usual attack and release stages found in transient shapers, Trinity Shaper takes things a step further by including a third stage that offers control over the body of the sound. 

DrumTraqs is a FREE Sequential Circuits Drumtraks drum machine plugin
Full Bucket Music has released DrumTraqs, a software instrument that simulates the legendary Sequential Circuits Drumtraks drum machine from 1983. DrumTraqs is available for Windows and macOS in VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, and CLAP plugin formats. The code was written in native C++ for high performance and low CPU consumption. I’ve always been impressed with [...]
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Redefine Music with Mackie Thump 210 & 210XTMackie has released the next evolution of the incredibly popular and affordable Thump Loudspeaker Series. With more power, capability, and value than ever before.

MUSIC DUCKINGYou’ve got music playing nice and loud but, it’s time for another announcement. Sure, you could mess with your levels every time, but who’s got time for that? Simply press the Music Ducking button, and channel 2 will automatically turn down whenever you speak into the mic on channel 1.APPLICATION-SPECIFIC VOICING MODESInstantly optimize Thump 210XT for how you use it with 4 application-specific voicing modes: “Music” to enhance pre-recorded music, “Live” for general sound reinforcement, “Club” for a nice low end punch, and “Monitor” for use as a floor wedge.BLUETOOTH® LINKING AND CONTROLStream music wirelessly to Thump210XT via Bluetooth® so you can hear your mix from anywhere on the floor. Dive into the Thump Connect 2 App to link two speakers wirelessly, plus adjust anything from system EQ and voicing modes to channel levels and application-specific presets, all in the app.

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Crypto may swing election in battleground states — law professorAccording to a 2024 analysis by the Federal Reserve, 7% of adults in the United States currently hold or have used crypto in the past.

Building A Multi-Purpose Electrochemistry DeviceWe don’t get enough electrochemistry hacks on these pages, so here’s [Markus Bindhammer] of YouTube/Marb’s lab fame to give us a fix with their hand-built general-purpose electrochemistry device.
The basic structure is made from plyboard cut to size on a table saw and glued’n’screwed together. The top and front are constructed from an aluminium sheet bent to shape with a hand-bender. A laser-printed front panel finishes the aesthetic nicely, contrasting with the shiny aluminium. The electrode holders are part of off-the-shelf chemistry components, with the electrical contacts hand-made from components usually used for constructing stair handrails. Inside, a 500 RPM 12 V DC geared motor is mounted, driving a couple of small magnets. A PWM motor speed controller provides power. This allows a magnetic stirrer to be added for relevant applications. Power for the electrochemical cell is courtesy of a Zk-5KX buck-boost power supply with a range of 0 – 36 V at up to 5 A  with both CV and CC modes. A third electrode holder is also provided as a reference electrode for voltammetry applications. A simple and effective build, we reckon!
Over the years, we’ve seen a few electrochemical hacks, like this DIY electroplating pen, a DIY electrochemical machining rig, and finally, a little something about 3D printing metal electrochemically.

Fintech Bolt is buying out the investor suing over Ryan Breslow’s $30M loanBolt says it has settled its long-standing lawsuit with its investor Activant Capital. One-click payments startup Bolt is settling the suit by buying out the investor’s stake “after which Activant will no longer hold any interest in Bolt,” the company said in a statement. Activant’s suit accused founder and then CEO Ryan Breslow of adding […]
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TELEFUNKEN Sponsors Catbite at Supernova Ska FestivalTELEFUNKEN is sponsoring popular ska band Catbite and providing colorful M80 dynamic vocal microphones at this year's Supernova Ska Festival in Hampton, Virginia. Formed in 2018, Catbite is a 4-piece ska band from Philadelphia. Influenced by the high-octane energy of the Specials, the Selector's edgy lyrics, and Elvis Costello's love of melody, the group cranks out short, catchy tunes with deeper meanings. https://catbite.net

Catbite's Brit Luna speaks about TELEFUNKEN, "The first time we used Telefunken vocal mics was at Supernova Ska Festival last year. We instantly fell in love with their unique color palette, and their perfect clarity for our vocally heavy sound! Ever since then we were hooked, and knew we needed them for our live show sound and aesthetic.

We've been using them for the past few weeks of tour and have never sounded better -and they look SO good!.We've had countless house sound engineers tell us how easy they were to work with, which we've never had happen before with our old vocal mics."

Mike DeMatteo, Supernova International Ska Festival Livestream Producer, added, "We put on a world class festival highlighting the wonderful ska music of Jamaica and now the world, so using a world class microphone like the Telefunken M80 for our vocals seemed like the perfect match.  When you look on stage and see legends like Stranger Cole, The Pioneers, Pauline Black of the The Selector, Inspector, generational talents The Toasters, The Pietasters and ascending bands like Catbite with the colorful Telefunken M80's in their hands it really stands out. 

There is nothing better than the clean, clear, crisp vocals of the M80 firing out of the front of house speakers to our fans on location and flowing out to our livestream fans all over the world.  The diverse colors of the Telefunken M80's match the festival's push for diversity of our fans, generations of artists and styles of ska music."

Catch the livestream for free all weekend September 13-15th (12pm - 10pm each day) Sign up here: https://vimeo.com/event/3537100/register

The Supernova International Ska Festival is the largest ska festival in the United States. The 2024 festival welcomes more than 30 bands from 6 countries for an unforgettable three-day weekend.

The festival takes place next to the beach at Fort Monroe in Hampton and the line-up includes bands like The Pietasters, The Slackers, Inspector (exclusive East Coast show), Skavoovie and the Epitones (reunion of original members), the Mad Caddies, Los Skarnales, Jamaican legends The Pioneers and Johnny Osbourne, Big D & The Kids Table, The Doped Up Dollies, The Steady 45s, The Kilograms featuring Joe Gittleman (Mighty Mighty Bosstones), Sammy Kay, Michael McDermott (Bouncing Souls/ Joan Jett and The Blackhearts), and J Duckworth (Newport Secret 6), Coolidge, The Bandulus, Flying Raccoon Suit, The Prizefighters, The Fuss, Los Mal Hablados, and The Operators.The post TELEFUNKEN Sponsors Catbite at Supernova Ska Festival first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

2024 Tiny Games Contest: Neat PCB Business Card Was Inspired By The ArduboyThe humble business card is usually a small slip of cardboard with some basic contact details on it — but as hackers know, it can be so much more. [Marian] has provided us a great example in the form of his own digital business card, which doubles as a handheld game!
Wanting to make his business card more interesting for better engagement, [Marian] was inspired by the Arduboy to give it some interactivity. He chose the STM32G030F6 microcontroller as a cheap and reliable option to run his business card. He then created a 10×9 LED matrix display using Charlieplexing to minimize the amount of I/O pins required. For controls, he went with the usual directional cross plus two action buttons. He implemented a variety of games on the card—including a Flappy Bird clone and a game similar to the classic Simon toy.
Files are on GitHub for the curious. We’ve featured some other great business cards this year, too. Indeed, we ran a whole challenge! If you’re cooking up your own exemplary little PCB to hand out at conferences, don’t hesitate to let us know!

TuneFM is using crypto to pay artists up to 100X more than SpotifyWhat is Tune.fm? The Web3 music streaming and collectibles platform has secured $50 million in funding that could result in much higher payments to artists.
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Arendal Sound’s new flagship 1723 THX speaker series recreates the “true essence” of music and film recordingsArendal Sound has launched a new line of premium speakers blending its signature minimalist Scandinavian design with state-of-the-art technology, giving listeners the ultimate, immersive audio experience.
The high-performance, precision-engineered 1723 models are equipped with high-performance waveguide tweeters and mid-bass drivers, Arendal Sound says, providing unparalleled clarity and dynamic range.

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They also incorporate custom-designed HDF cabinets, which enhance the rigidity of the enclosure, reducing resonance and allowing for a cleaner, more articulate sound for listeners.
As for star performers, the flagship 1723 Tower gives the best full-range experience, according to Arendal. The whole speaker line-up – The 1723 Monitor, 1723 Center, and 1723 Surround speakers – offers a dynamic collection of speakers to allow the user to build a personalised sound system suitable for any room.
Credit: Arendal Sound
“Our goal with the 1723 series is to create speakers that can replicate the true essence of a music recording or a film soundtrack, exactly as the artist or director intended,” Jan Ove Lassesen, founder of Arendal Sound says in a press release.
“With the 1723 generation, we’ve refined every component, optimised every aspect of the design, and pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in high-end speaker performance.”
Arendal Sound’s customisability doesn’t stop there either.  If you’re looking to fine-tune your sound, the new 1723 Subwoofer range packs a punch, equipped with the ultimate low-frequency extension.
Kitted out with larger drivers, advanced DPS and amplification – the new range gives users greater sound control and accuracy for any listening space.
“We understand that every listener’s environments are different, so we’ve designed the 1723 series to offer the utmost flexibility,” Arendal shares in a press release. “Whether you’re setting up a stereo system for critical music listening or creating a multi-channel home theatre experience, you’ll find a configuration that fits perfectly.”
The new generation Arendal 1723 Speaker series is boosted by their new WaveGuide technology, providing listeners with a precise, clearer sound – driven by sound dispersion and seamless integration between drivers to produce hyper-realistic music and film soundtracks.
For more information, head to Arendal Sound.
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From HYBE’s mystery acquisition to the copyright lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
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Warner Music Korea launches English-language music label MPLIFY, led by Samuel KuKorean-Australian singer-songwriter Olivia Marsh is the first artist to join the label
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How to price tickets to live music showsIt's harder than ever to turn a profit on tour. Price tickets to high and fans (and potential fans) stay away. Price them too low and you lose much needed income.
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QUICK HITS: BMI sues SiriusXM • $25 Olivia Rodrigo tickets • AI music fan survey • beatBread hires • Arodes + ArmadaMUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: BMI has filed an action in Federal rate court to determine fees for a license with SiriusXM.  After years of negotiations, SiriusXM is attempting to lower its payments to. Continue reading
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