Free 3-Day “Mix-Off” Virtual Event: Old School SSL VS. New School SSL Plug-insIntroducing the ‘Mix-off’ virtual event, brought to you by Solid State Logic and Mastering.com.

Watch as two mixers go head to head — one using “old school” SSL plug-ins inspired by consoles and processors from the ‘70s and ‘80s - think early 4000B and E consoles, valve compressors, and other ‘vintage’ style processors. The other mix engineer using “new school” SSL plug-ins with modern features; Channels strip’s based on the 9000 series console, tools with multi-band and side-chain processing, and other plug-ins associated with contemporary production techniques.

You’ll watch the entire process, picking up tips and tricks along the way that you can apply to your own music.

Anyone who attends the ‘Mix-off’ virtual event will receive a software discount voucher the SSL plug-ins used by both engineers at this event, and also be able to download the stems used to create both mixes and apply the techniques used to their productions.

Which will win? Old school or new? Join us live to find out.

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Prusa Picks Up the Pace with New MK4S PrinterOne of the things you’re paying for when you buy a 3D printer from Prusa Research is, essentially, your next 3D printer. That’s because Prusa’s machines are designed to be upgraded and modified as time goes on. An upgrade kit is always released to allow each older printer to be converted into its successor, and while there’s occasionally been some debate about whether or not it’s the most cost-effective choice, at least it is a choice you have as an owner.
If you’ve got a Prusa MK4, you’ll soon get to make that decision for yourself. Announced earlier today, the new MK4S brings some notable changes to last year’s printer. The $99 upgrade is scheduled to be available by the end of the month for existing owners, but if you’ve been on the fence about joining Team Orange and Black, you can purchase the MK4S right now in both kit and assembled forms for the same price ($799 and $1,099 respectively) as the previous MK4.

The front panel of the MK4S is now injection molded.
So, what’s new with the MK4S? With speed an increasingly hot topic in the 3D printing community, it should come as little surprise to find this new machine is even faster than its predecessor. A reworked cooling system and new high-flow nozzle mean Prusa’s latest can spit out everyone’s favorite little boat in 14 minutes—or as little as 8 minutes if you don’t mind a slight drop in print quality.
The announcement post also cites improvements to the machine’s printed structural components. Parts that were previously made in PETG are now being printed in carbon fiber-infused polycarbonate. Some parts, such as the front panel, have even been switched over to injection molding.
While describing the changes made with the MK4s, the blog post also clarified Prusa’s position regarding open sourcing of their printers. There was considerable concern back in March of 2023 when the company announced it was reconsidering its traditional dedication to making its hardware and software as open — as much as possible — in light of increased commercial competition. But now the company has posted a chart on their site that explains not only what’s being shared for each of their printers, but a timeline as to when we can expect it.
The GPIO hackerboard
While it hasn’t been updated for the 4S yet, the overview shows that the company plans on holding onto the design files for the MK4 PCBs until the end of the product’s life. Otherwise, it seems their current flagship printer is equally as open as the MK3 that came before it. While a time-limited source release will likely rub some in the wrong way, the reality is that it’s more than you’d get with pretty much any other 3D printer manufacturer out there.
The announcement also talks briefly about the new GPIO “Hackerboard” that the company will start shipping in September. The $15 board plugs into an expansion connector on the PCB of the MK4 or MK4S, and provides eight pins that can be toggled via G-Code sent to the printer. These could be used for all sorts of automation tasks, such as turning on the lights and fans inside of an enclosure or triggering the shutter on a camera. There’s not much detail about this particular add-on yet, but it’s certainly something we’ll be keeping a close eye on.

IK Multimedia launch Hyde Street Amp Locker IK Multimedia have released a TONEX add-on that introduces Tone Models of 14 new rare and sought-after amplifiers.

Amra’s Tomas Ericsson on the future for PROs, songwriter royalties – and an industry crying out for transparencyThe CEO of Amra explains how his company is shaking up the world of global digital royalty collections for songwriters and publishers
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SXSW 2025 panels worth voting for from Bandsintown, Rock Paper Scissors, The Orchard & more SXSW PanelPicker voting ends this Sunday, August 18. We’ve put together an extensive list of SXSW 2025 panels worth voting for. Anyone can register for a free SXSW account to vote, helping ensure the best panels are chosen.
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Turn Followers into Loyal Supporters: Lasting Fan EngagementTransform your fanbase from casual followers to loyal supporters with strategic nurturing techniques. Discover key methods to building lasting fan engagement. Turn Followers into Loyal Supporters: Lasting Fan Engagement by. Continue reading
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MLC and Beatdapp partner to fight Streaming FraudLearn how the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) and Beatdapp have partnered to fight streaming fraud and ensure artists get the royalties they deserve. This partnership could reshape the way digital music fraud is detected and prevented.
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Take a trip down memory lane with Phoenix, Air, Kavinsky and more at the Olympics closing ceremonyThe 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris came to a spectacular close on Sunday with a star-studded musical performance featuring some of France’s most beloved artists. Phoenix, the indie rock band from Versailles, took centre stage at the Stade de France, performing a medley of songs that had the sea of athletes dancing and singing along.

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Phoenix’s setlist spanned their impressive catalogue, with songs ranging from their early days to their most recent record Alpha Zulu, released in 2022. They kicked off the performance with the infectious Lisztomania from their 2009 album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, before welcoming French DJ-producer Kavinsky and Belgian singer Angèle onstage for a rendition of Nightcall from the Drive soundtrack.
Later on, Cambodian rapper VannDa joined Phoenix to breathe new life into some of their classic hits, including If I Ever Feel Better and Funky Squaredance.
The night also featured an appearance by Air, another legendary band from Versailles, who performed their hit song Playground Love from 2000 film The Virgin Suicides. Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, who has collaborated with Phoenix in the past, also took the stage to duet on Tonight before the set wrapped up with 1901.
After the show, Phoenix shared a statement regarding the experience: “We are infinitely happy to have had the chance to celebrate with all the athletes and the entire world at the Closing of the Olympic Games in our beloved city of Paris.”
“It was a wonderful moment to have been invited to take the stage with our friends from France and around the world, honouring the French spirit and remaining true to our motto: Liberté, Égalité, Phoenix! We are thrilled to both pass the baton to the Paralympics athletes and to Los Angeles for the forthcoming 2028 games.”
Check out the performances below.

@hurricanedario
Tonight by Phoenix in the Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony y en FIFA #fyp #Olympics #phoenix #fifa23 #paris #recommendations #foryou
♬ sonido original – Darío Aguilar Peregrina

Phoenix performs Nightcall (Guy-Man produced) with Kavinsky at Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony byu/Connor_Cleve inDaftPunk

Elsewhere, singer-songwriter H.E.R. played a stunning rendition of the US national anthem, and welcomed Tom Cruise as he rappelled down from the roof of the Stade de France in Paris.
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David Goldsen promoted to Senior Vice President, North America A&R at Warner Chappell MusicA&R exec elevated to leadership role, on top of signing Zach Bryan, Mitski, Tones and I, Red Clay Strays, Laufey, Teddy Swims, and more

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Zedd to host super small NYC rave for only 25 people – here’s how you get inZedd is hosting a secret rave for just 25 attendees this August, and you’ll need to get your detective hat on if you want to get in.
In partnership with 5 Gum, Zedd is hosting an online scavenger hunt. Hopeful attendees will need to follow a series of hints shared on both 5 gum and Zedd’s social media channels.

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This special, intimate show will take place on 22 August at a New York City bodega. Fans need to use the hints shared online to decipher the exact location, and also “decipher clues hidden in plain sight,” according to a press release (via EDM).
The first 25 people to figure out the location must visit the bodega in advance to receive a glow-in-the-dark pack of 5 Gum, which also serves as their ticket. At the show, fans will be treated to new music from Telos, Zedd’s forthcoming album (and first in nearly a decade), landing officially on 30 August.
Those who don’t manage to get into the super secret rave will still have the chance of winning $500 for tickets to spend on Zedd’s upcoming tour or event merchandise. The drawing will commence on the 5 Gum website on 26 August and run until 6 September.

“I love to deliver the unexpected at my shows, and performing at what will be one of my most intimate and unique venues yet – an actual New York City bodega – certainly aligns with that. Partnering with 5 Gum to deliver this amazing experience will definitely be one for the books,” Zedd comments.
“We know that 5 Gum and Zedd fans alike are known to embrace the thrill of a new adventure, so what better way to do that than getting the chance to be one of the few to uncover and attend such an intimate, unforgettable experience with a world-renowned DJ,” adds Maria Urista, Vice President, Gum & Mints at Mars.
Find out more information at 5 Gum.
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Ally Audio releases FREE Z-Verb lightweight reverb plugin for macOS
Ally Audio has launched the Z-Verb reverb plugin as an exclusive macOS release in VST3 and AU formats. The indie developer describes Z-Verb as a plugin that “can expand your sounds into another dimension.” Ally Audio explains that the plugin allows users to “Play around with space and wetness with a pad interface to quickly [...]
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RIP Peter Janis Radial Engineering have announced that their founder, Peter Janis, has sadly passed away. 

Thieves steal €40,000 worth of Clean Bandit’s gear in IbizaChart-topping English electronic trio Clean Bandit found themselves victims of a large-scale robbery last weekend, when thieves had away with €40,000 worth of equipment and cash as they were working in Ibiza, Spain.
The group were visiting the island to shoot a music video alongside David Guetta and Anne-Marie for their latest single, Cry Baby.

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Speaking to The Sun, Clean Bandit cellist and vocalist Grace Chatto tells the story of the theft.
“Jack and Luke [Patterson] flew back to London because they had to edit the video, so luckily the footage was safe,” she explains. “But I was supposed to bring back the lenses. We went out for dinner, then, when we came back, someone had crowbarred the window and taken the lenses and laptops and cash.”
While Chatto is hopeful that the band will be able to claim the losses on insurance, she says she and the remaining crew were “scared” to sleep at the same location that night.
You can check out the music video for Cry Baby – which was put together with the footage that was safely transported home before the robbery took place – below.

Sadly, musicians and producers are often the targets of such thefts. Last year, techno artist Pfirter had over £15,000 worth of gear stolen from his studio while he was on tour, including a Roland SH-101 software synthesizer, PSI Audio a-21m speakers and more.
And in July 2023, burglars stole upwards of $100,000 worth of microphones from London-based pro audio supplier KMR Audio.
Learn more about Clean Bandit via their official website.
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Nomad Factory announce Analog Mastering Tools V2 The latest version of Nomad Factory's AMT suite promise to set a new standard in mixing and mastering software. 

Storage locker hunters uncover Kanye West gear in epic haul – featuring AKG mics, Yeezys, an Ensoniq sampler and moreA group of storage locker hunters have recently struck gold after uncovering a massive collection of Kanye West gear on their latest haul.
The team, known as Locker Blocker, unboxed the contents of their latest storage locker purchase in a ‘live’ opening video on TikTok last week. The excitement kicked off with the reveal of a flight case labelled with the name “Kanye West” and the word “Grammys”.

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Among the most notable finds are some pretty pricey AKG C414 microphones, custom in-ear monitors, an actual Ensoniq ASR-10 sampling keyboard (Yes, we’re serious) with the name ‘Tarik’ written on it and what looks to be stage costumes from a Hollywood Bowl performance.
There are also stacks of manilla envelopes containing supposedly never-before-seen Yeezy sketches and designs, and a pair of Yeezy Season 6 boots to top things off.
The video has since gone viral, even catching the attention of producer Mike Dean, who has worked closely with West on many of his albums. Dean expressed curiosity in the comments, asking if any of his cases were among the items, to which Locker Blocker confirmed there were not.

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OMG! WE BOUGHT A STORAGE LOCKER LOADED WITH CELEBRITY MERCH! #storagewars #kanyewest #memorabilia #kanyetok #yeezy #yz #fashiontiktok #fashion #style #musician #fypシ゚viral #fypage #reels #shorts #runway #gap #adidas #lockerblocker #kimkardashian #thekardashians #sheesh
♬ original sound – Locker Blocker

While the team has not disclosed their plans for the items or their estimated value, the find undoubtedly holds significant cultural and monetary worth — as many users in the comment section have pointed out.
“They’ve literally hit the Kanye West jackpot,” wrote one fan.
In other news, Kanye West and the estate of Donna Summer recently reached a settlement over a copyright dispute after the rapper was accused of using an uncleared sample of her 1977 hit I Feel Love on his Vultures 1 album.
The Donna Summer estate said West had gone ahead with using the sample despite them explicitly declining him permission previously.
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