The Immediate Family Q&A at The Village StudiosHistoric recording studio The Village hosted a special intimate screening, Q&A, and performance with the Immediate Family last night. The Immediate Family is composed of legendary session guitarists Waddy Watchel and Danny ‘Kootch’ Kortchmar, bassist Leland Sklar, drummer Russ Kunkel who were the go to session players in the 70’s along with guitarist/vocalist Steve Postell (David Crosby). The film was released in December of last year and included a special premiere at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA. This documentary takes you into the lives of the Immediate Family members, how they became musicians, how they formed a band together, and interviews with the icons they performed with like James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, Warren Zevon, Linda Rondstandt, Carole King, David Crosby, Don Henley and more. 

 Following the film legendary producer Jimmy Jam moderated a Q&A with the band and filmmaker Denny Tedesco who also made the world-renowned Wrecking Crew documentary. The band and crowd would move into the “Moroccan Room” down the hall from the screening room to perform several songs featured in the movie including Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London” and Jackson Browne’s “Somebody's Baby.” In attendance were Browne, session bassist Bob Glaub, Elton John keyboardist Kim Bullard, song-writer Diane Warren, Guitar Center Foundation President David Helfant, keyboardist/producer CJ Vanston, producer Dave Reitzas, Capitol Records studio manager Paula Salvatore, Judith Owen, engineer Ross Hogarth, Get Together Foundation's Kevin Wachs, and Jefferson Starship’s Jude Gold.

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Atari Announces the Atari 7800+ Nostalgia ConsoleFollowing the trend of re-releasing every single game console as some kind of modern re-imagining or merely an ARM-SBC-with-emulator slapped into a nice looking enclosure, we now got the announcement from Atari that they will soon be releasing the Atari 7800+.
It’s now up for pre-order for a cool $130 USD or a mega bundle with wired controllers for $170 and shipping by Winter 2024. Rather than it being a cute-but-non-functional facsimile like recent miniature Nintendo and Commodore-themed releases, this particular console is 80% of the size of the original 7800 console, and accepts 2600 and 7800 cartridges, including a range of newly released cartridges.
On the outside you find the cartridge slot, an HDMI video/audio output, a USB-C port (for power) and DE-9 (incorrectly listed as DB-9) controller ports, with wireless controllers also being an option. Inside you find a (2014-vintage) Rockchip RK3128 SoC with a quad core Cortex-A7 that runs presumably some flavor of Linux with the Stella 2600 emulator and ProSystem 7800 emulator. This very likely means that compatibility with 2600 and 7800 titles is the same as for these emulators.
Bundled with the console is a new 7800 cartridge for the game Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest, and a number of other new games are also up for pre-order at the Atari site. These games are claimed to be compatible with original Atari consoles, which might make it the biggest game release year for the 7800 since its launch, as it only had 59 official games released for it.
Given the backwards compatibility of this new system, you have to wonder how folks who purchased the 2600+ last year are feeling right about now. Then again, the iconic faux-wood trim of the earlier console might be worth the price of admission alone.

Kiive Audio release M5133 Mastering Equalizer plug-in Kiive Audio’s latest plug-in promises to bring mixes to life with its combination of musical-sounding EQ and three distinct types of saturation.

FLOSS Weekly Episode 797: Coreutils — Don’t rm -r Up the TreeThis week Jonathan Bennett and Dan Lynch chat with Pádraig Brady about Coreutils! It’s been around since the 90s, and is still a healthy project under active development. You’ve almost certainly used these tools whether you realize it or not! What’s the relationship with the other coreutils implementations? And why is GNU Coreutils the most cautious of them all?

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Full details confirmed of NVISION Latino Film and Music Festival following acquisition and expansion by NTERTAINLeading Latin culture event includes music artists, executives and panel sessions for first time
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On… Elliot Grainge, major labels, megastars, and a new era at Atlantic Music GroupMBW founder Tim Ingham on the most talked-about music biz story of the past few weeks
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Taylor Swift v. Donald Trump: AI Images and Legal ConsequencesIf this were to go to court, the docket might read Taylor Swift v. Donald Trump. Swift "clearly has credible causes of action against Donald Trump for his false and misleading social media posts," writes entertainment and intellectual property attorney Wallace Collins.
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MUSIC TECH NEWS: Revelator & EVEN connect• KLVR battles battery waste • Songhunt adds image-based playlistsThe latest Music Tech News: Revelator and Even have announced a partnership designed to help connect artists with their fans and monetize music.
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Huge haul of Avicii’s music gear and personal belongings to be auctioned for charityA massive auction consisting of 267 items belonging to the late Avicii is set to take place this October.
The Avicii Collection auction is being run by Stockholms Auktionsverk, and will take place both online and in Stockholm, Sweden on Tuesday 1 October at 9am ET. All proceeds will be donated to The Tim Bergling Foundation, a mental health charity set up by Avicii’s family under his real name.

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Bergling tragically took his own life in 2018. His song Wake Me Up has earned over two billion streams and is the highest-ever certified dance song by the RIAA. All items in the auction have been donated by Bergling’s family, with belongings such as sneakers, clothing, and instruments to go under the hammer, which have been stored in Stockholm for the last six years.

This auction will not take any reserve or buyer’s commission, so all proceeds can go to the foundation. The auction will be published in full on 6 September, when you’ll be able to view all the items included online, and in The Avicii Collection – A charity auction catalogue. This will be available both digitally and as a limited edition printed version, which you can pre-order now (28€).
“Tim Bergling left behind some incredible things,” states the auction website. “Given Tim’s lack of attachment to material things, his family decided that a charity auction is the most natural solution, with the proceeds directed towards The Tim Bergling Foundation.
“This auction will support the Foundation’s work for young people’s mental health and other causes close to Tim’s heart, such as endangered animals, nature, and climate. This way, Tim’s belongings can contribute to the positive change he always sought to inspire.”
You can find out more at Stockholms Auktionsverk, or read the FAQs page for information on how to bid.
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Get 90% OFF Izotope’s Creative FX Bundle
Izotope’s Creative FX Bundle is now available for $49 at Plugin Boutique, in a deal that wipes 90% off the list price of $497. This means buyers can save a whopping $448 compared to buying the three included plugins individually.  The bundle features Izotope’s  VocalSynth 2 vocal effects suite, Neoverb reverb, and Stutter Edit 2 [...]
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Get iZotope’s Neutron 4 Elements absolutely free for a limited time onlyPlugin Boutique is currently running an iZotope Manufacturer Focus Sale until 1 September, where you can get your hands on the AI-powered Neutron 4 Elements plugin for, well, absolutely nothing.
Yes, you read that right – this channel strip plugin is entirely free until the sale ends. But that’s not the only big deal, as you can also grab a range of other iZotope bundles, productions suites, and standalone plugins, with most available for over 50 per cent off.

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The iZotope Neutron 4 Elements plugin lets users mix in the moment, and hosts an updated Assistant which intelligently suggests processing for your audio that can be fine-tuned to your liking.
You can also dynamically match the tone of your track to a sample or stem using improved tone-matching technology from your own library of references or a collection of presets. You can take a closer look at the plugin in action below:

Elsewhere in the huge sale, you can save £483.50 (91 per cent) on the Creative FX bundle, featuring Vocal Synth 2, the Neoverb reverb plugin, and Stutter Edit 2. The VEA vocal processor is also available for just £10, and a Mixdown bundle for just £94 – a saving of £547 – is also on offer, packing in Neutron 4, along with the Nectar 4 vocal mixing tool and the Insight 2 metering and audio analysis plugin. For fans of the Elements series, you can also grab the RX 11 audio restoration plugin, now for just £37.50, or Ozone 11 for £19.
Last May, iZotope’s parent company, Native Instruments, announced a new tiered subscription model called NI 360. Created as a replacement for the company’s Komplete Now model – which gives users a curated selection of plugins for a monthly fee – NI 360 offers a wider selection of tools from Native Instruments, iZotope and Brainworx.
Find out more and view the full range of deals over at Plugin Boutique.
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Guarantee Music Bloggers Won’t Ignore You: Avoid These MistakesDiscover promotion mistakes that guarantee music bloggers won't ignore you. Follow these tips to ensure your songs get the attention they deserve.
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Shure’s new SM4 Home Recording Microphone captures “professional-quality recordings regardless of setup, environment, or experience”Shure has launched a brand new mic for musicians and creatives working from home. The new SM4 Home Recording Microphone aims to “empower” artists to create high-quality recordings, regardless of environment or experience.
The versatile, large-diaphragm condenser mic has been designed to streamline the recording experience, featuring multiple layers of plosive protection and integrated components. The dual-diaphragm capsule design reduces popping noises and keeps sound quality consistent with reduced proximity effect.

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The mic also has patent-pending Interference Shielding Technology, protecting recordings from unwanted RF interference noise from wireless devices commonly found in the home, including smartphones, laptops, and Wi-Fi routers.
Elsewhere, a controlled low-end response enables EQ adjustments without introducing unwanted elements, making it easier to achieve “a big radio voice and full-sounding instrument tracks”.
The microphone’s cardioid polar pattern additionally provides a large “sweet spot,” enabling vocalists to move freely without compromising sound quality. It also has a sleek, “low-profile” black look with all-metal construction, and comes with a swivel-mount microphone clamp and zippered carrying bag.

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“The SM4 is designed to reflect the modern workflows of musicians, engineers, and creators who are serious about their craft, helping them overcome the issues that make engineers cringe: plosives, harsh high-frequency response, undefined low-end, and RF interference,” states Steve Marek, Associate Manager of Product Management at Shure.
“If you’re a musician, you want to stay in the creative flow, rather than chasing down problems in your audio setup. No matter what you are recording with the SM4, you need your tracks to be professional quality. If you’re an engineer receiving those tracks, you’ll appreciate how seamlessly they fit into a mix, and the time saved from not having to fix a variety of problems surgically.”
The SM4 Home Recording Microphone is available now for £195 (€229 / $199 USD). Additionally, a bundle option is available priced at £249 (€289 / $269 USD), including a shock mount, magnetic pop filter, and premium carrying case.
For further details, head over to Shure.
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Hexinverter Mutant Rimshot from Erica Synths  Erica Synths' latest collaboration with Hexinverter Électronique sees the company redesign a popular TR-909-inspired drum module.

All you need to know about Fortnite’s next concert event with Karol GThe worlds of gaming and music continue to collide within Fortnite, as the video game has announced another live concert event, this time with Colombian artist Karol G.
Karol G is set to perform as the headliner for Fortnite Festival Season 5, which runs from 16 August until 2 November 12am ET. Off the back of the five-time Latin Grammy winner’s real-life world tour, she’ll be virtually performing a setlist spread across five interactive parts.

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Her concert event starts on Friday 23 August 23 at 3pm ET, and ends Monday 26 August at 12pm ET. At the end, players can unlock an exclusive Bichota four-String Bass.
There’s also plenty of other chances to unlock further Karol G Instruments (including a keytar) and a Karol G Outfit in the Festival Pass’ Premium Reward Track, where you’ll be able to combat the darkness in a playable concert experience featuring your Festival crew and a special guest list of familiar Fortnite characters.

After the main concert event, you can also play Karol G songs on either the Main Stage or Battle Stage from a featured rotation as part of an after party. A range of Karol G Quests will also go live at the same time as the concert, which enable you to unlock the Love, Karol G Loading Screen and a Karol G-based Banner Icon.
Fortnite has been hosting concerts from the likes of Metallica, Ariana Grande, Travis Scott, and more across its virtual stages over the years. Even Billie Eilish used the platform to tease a 49-second snippet of Chihiro, the third track from her latest album Hit Me Hard and Soft, back in May. Earlier this year, Fortnite also teamed up with Fender to launch the iconic Stratocaster guitar and Precision Bass within the game.
To find out more about the upcoming Karol G concert, head to Fortnite. 
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