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Converting mining sites to AI data centers isn't seamless: Sabre56 CEOAccording to CEO Phil Harvey, Bitcoin miners will average roughly $1.50 in revenue per terahash every month during the current market cycle.

Torso Electronics' S-4 Sculpting Sampler Provides New Sound Design PossibilitiesTorso Electronics' S-4 Sculpting Sampler continues to achieve ongoing success since its initial launch in November 2023. The S-4, which provides a host of new sound shaping possibilities for artists working across many different genres, has earned the praise of musicians, DJs, producers, and sound designers around the world. While the instrument's third production run is already sold out in most places, hundreds of units from that batch will be shipping in September, with a fourth manufacturing run coming in early 2025. Torso Electronics will continue to provide updates on their website and through its customer newsletters.

Expanding Creative Possibilities with the T-1 Algorithmic Sequencer​While the S-4 Sculpting Sampler continues to redefine sound design, Torso Electronics also offers another powerful tool in its lineup — the T-1 Algorithmic Sequencer. The T-1 exemplifies the company’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of music creation, introducing a generative approach to sequencing that inspires artists to explore new creative horizons. Whether in the studio or on stage, the T-1's intuitive interface and versatile connectivity make it an essential instrument for modern musicians. Explore the T-1 here.The post Torso Electronics' S-4 Sculpting Sampler Provides New Sound Design Possibilities first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Paylocity is acquiring corporate spend startup Airbase for $325MHR and payroll software company Paylocity has agreed to acquire corporate spend startup Airbase for $325 million, the companies announced Wednesday. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first or second quarter of Paylocity’s fiscal year, which would be sometime in the next 30 to 60 days. It […]
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Oasis distance themselves from Ticketmaster’s ‘Dynamic’ pricing… while adding two more Wembley Stadium datesBand now announce two further Wembley Stadium shows on September 27th and 28th.
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The Worsening Raspberry Pi RP2350 E9 Erratum SituationIan from Dangerous Prototypes demonstrating the RP2350-E9 issue in a Bus Pirate prototype without pull-ups.
There’s currently a significant amount of confusion around the full extent of the GPIO hardware issue in the Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller, with [Ian] over at [Dangerous Prototypes] of Bus Pirate fame mentioning that deliveries of the RP2350-based Bus Pirate 5XL and 6 have been put on hold while the issue is further being investigated. Recorded in the RP2350 datasheet as erratum RP2350-E9, it was originally reported as only being related to the use of internal pull-downs, but [Ian] has since demonstrated in the primary issue ticket on GitHub that the same soft latching behavior on GPIO pins occurs also without pull-downs enabled.
When we first reported on this hardware bug in the RP2350’s A2 (and likely preceding) stepping there was still a lot of confusion about what this issue meant, but so far we have seen the Bus Pirate delay and projects like [Agustín Gimenez Bernad]’s LogicAnalyzer have opted for taking the RP2350 port out back. There are also indications that the ADC and PIO peripherals are affected by this issue, with workarounds only partially able to circumvent the hardware issue.
In the case of the Bus Pirate a potential workaround is the addition of 4.7 kOhm external pull-downs, but at the cost of 0.7 mA continuous load on the GPIO when pulled high and part of that when pulled low. Although a final solution for Bus Pirate is still being investigated, this kind of ugly hardware hack might at least save existing boards. It also shows the lengths that hardware developers who seek to use this MCU have to go to to make it work.
Meanwhile there are lively discussions about the issue on the Raspberry Pi forums, both on the E9 erratum as well as the question of when there will be a new stepping. The official statement by Raspberry Pi is still that ‘they are investigating’. Presumably there will be a Bx stepping at some point, but for now it is clear that the RP2350’s A2 stepping is probably best avoided.

FLOSS Weekly Episode 799: Still Open Source at PerconaThis week Jonathan Bennett chats with Lori Lorusso and Steve Hoffman, the Head of Community and SVP of engineering at Percona, the open source database experts.

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Expressive E update Osmose firmware Expressive E have announced that the first free major update for their flagship MPE-capable synthesizer is now available.

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Martijn Tel appointed Chief Financial Officer of BMI'Martijn’s wealth of experience, particularly working with companies with ambitious growth plans, makes him a perfect fit for BMI now,' said BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill
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Venus Theory’s free plugin lets you play sounds from the Arturia PolyBrute 12Music producer and content creator Venus Theory recently got his hands on the Arturia PolyBrute 12, and has found a way to put its sounds in your hands, too.
His free new plugin, auras:polyscape, is the first in his new ‘auras’ series of plugins, and gives you “dark, organic” sounds from the PolyBrute.

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The plugin, which is accessed via the free Decent Sampler wrapper, comprises 11 presets, all focused on cinematic and atmospheric sounds. auras’ design is pretty sleek — not only does it look the part, but you get ample control over the tone of each sound with a filter, built-in effects, and envelope parameters. There’s also a Layer slider, which lets you effortlessly blend between layers A and B of the PolyBrute 12 patch. Even more impressive are the dynamics and expression controls (bound to CC1 and CC11, respectively) and a “re-designed velocity response mode tonal”, allowing you to play with more realism.
In his video demo of the PolyBrute 12, Venus Theory — real name Cameron — says he was inspired to create the plugin series by Spitfire Audio. Well…sort of.
Cameron was pretty bummed about Spitfire Audio’s decision to transform LABS into a subscription service, LABS+. Previously, LABS was an outlet of freebies that Spitfire created with unused material from its major releases. Cameron was also a collaborator of Spitfire Audio, until 2023 when ex-CEO Christian Henson came under fire for transphobia accusations.
“I think that fucking sucks, really bad,” says Cameron of Spitfire’s decision to turn LABS into a subscription service. “For me personally, had I not had access to free music-making software — things like Audacity, or all the free plugins I’ve used and so hugely benefited from over the years… I don’t think I would be making music today.
“This is a huge loss for the aspiring musician and composer community. So instead of just sitting here bitching about it on the internet, I figured: Why not just do something about it? Why not take this opportunity to just create my own series of free instruments that run in a free plugin that are free for everyone, forever, with no strings attached?’”
Thankfully, Cameron did exactly that. You can download the plugin from Venus Theory’s Gumroad page for $0.00 — unless you wish to pay something more, in which case you’re welcome to but not obliged.

On the Arturia PolyBrute 12, MusicTech said that it’s “ Possibly the most powerful analogue synthesizer of the modern age.” Cameron said: “Damn — this is one of those pieces of gear that is truly extraordinary and oozes inspiration.”
We praised it for its immense and capable feature set, adding: “It offers an almost endless array of options for adding expression and modulation to your playing. Traditional pitch and mod wheels? It’s got those. A 3D touchpad? Sure, why not? A ribbon controller? Haven’t seen one of those in a while; let’s do it. Expression pedal jacks? How about two? A customisable modulation matrix with 12 sources and 32 destinations? Heck yeah. Oh, and of course, four different implementations of polyphonic aftertouch with MPE compatibility. With all the above on offer, almost every other synth is going to look simplistic in comparison.”
Want to know more? Read the full review.
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Venus Theory releases FREE auras:polyscape for Decent Sampler
Venus Theory has released auras:polyscape, a deep cinematic sound library for the FREE Decent Sampler plugin. I’m sure most of you are familiar with Cameron, also known as Venus Theory, a musician, composer, and sound designer who shares his work and valuable insights on his successful YouTube channel. If you haven’t checked out the Venus [...]
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Rewarding Full Plays Of Songs: A Fair Deal for Artists [Bobby Owsinski]Artists get penalized if their songs are not played all the way through, so shouldn’t they also get rewarded for full plays of songs? Streaming services don’t agree. Should Musicians. Continue reading
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Amsterdam Dance Event adds second wave of acts to its line-up for 2024This October, Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) will be taking over the Dutch capital. Over 1,000 unique events will be celebrating every corner of dance and electronic music, from techno yoga workshops, art and photography exhibitions and a slew of live sets.
ADE has just announced an immense second wave of acts that will be performing over the five days of festivities. We’ve got Carl Craig, Jane Fitz, Kerri Chandler, Palms Trax… and that’s only scratching the surface.

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The artists will be joining the 300 acts already named back in July – and that announcement featured some truly gold-star DJs and electronic acts. With sets from Martin Garrix, Peggy Gou, Four Tet and Tiësto, ADE was already looking very strong. The additional acts are a total cherry on top.
The weekend will see dance acts performing across Amsterdam, turning jazz cafes, warehouses and even museums into an exhilarating rave.
Celebrations are set to kick off on 16th October with four extremely unique performances. One such performance will be a lush piano set at the Van Gogh museum by Eefje de Visser.
Elsewhere, the Cello Octet Amsterdam orchestra will also be performing on the opening day. The orchestra will take over the Door Open Space warehouse, backed by an army of 8 robotic arms crafting a gorgeous light display.
The 5-day event will also host a slew of panel talks, as well as art and photography exhibitions. And the panels are sure to offer up some insightful tips for budding musicians; during last year’s event, producer Afrojack spoke about why new producers shouldn’t strive for perfection, as embracing mistakes can help you grow.
A full schedule announcement is set to be shared soon. For those eager to attend, tickets for individual tickets are available. For those who want to access the full range of events, you can also grab the ADE Pro Pass.
ADE will be taking place between 16-20 October. Tickets are available now.
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“I don’t feel like I’m in the same conversation as him – he’s taking it to the next level”: Why Fatboy Slim refuses to work with Fred again..It seems we won’t be getting a Fatboy Slim collaboration with Fred again.. anytime soon, or even at all. The iconic British DJ, real name Norman Cook, feels he “wouldn’t know where to start” if the pair were to be in the same room together.
Fatboy Slim is set to host a special headline show at The Warehouse Project on 22 November, and he’s also got new music on the way. Bus Stop Please has been confirmed as his next single, though no official release date has been confirmed.

READ MORE: “I learn bits from him but mostly it’s all happening too fast for me”: Four Tet says Skrillex’s use of Ableton is like “alchemy”

Fred again.. similarly also has new music arriving imminently, with his new album ten days landing on 6 September, and a huge tour to follow. During an appearance on The Rebecca Judd Show on Apple Music 1, Fatboy Slim explains how watching Fred again..’s immense music career unfold reminds him of how his felt 20 years ago.
“Fred again.. He’s just having the most fun at the moment. He’s the one who’s just absolutely slamming it and got that feeling that [is] the right side of entitlement. It’s like, he’s really talented so he can try anything that he wants and he’s so brave. He’s just like, ‘how far can I push this?’”
He adds, “I was in that position about 20 years ago, I think, the more I break free of the chains of what I’m supposed to do, the more people seem to like it. And that is great. He must be having the time of his life and quite rightly so.”

Because of their similar career trajectories, fans of the pair have been encouraging them to join forces: “A few years back everybody was trying to get us to work together. I was just going, I can’t be in the same room as him. I wouldn’t know where to start because of what he’s doing with technology,” states Fatboy Slim.
“I’m old school, I’m OG and I’m used to just playing records with the cross fader and maybe using a sample a bit, but he’s taking it to the next level. I don’t feel like I’m in the same conversation as him. I would sit there looking at him in awe, going – ‘how the hell did you do that?’”

You can catch the full interview via Apple Music 1. You can also find out where to catch Fatboy Slim or Fred again.. live.
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