Native Instruments’ Traktor mixer gets a glow up for its next-gen Z1 MK2 modelNative Instruments has launched the Traktor Z1 MK2 – the next generation of its popular DJ mixer controller and soundcard – with improved features for a sleeker performance, plus enhanced audio capabilities, and OLED displays.
NI says the new Traktor builds on its predecessor, and is the ideal for both new and established DJs who need “high-quality, tactile control” without a bulky unit. It’s suitable for home mixing, casual events, and more advanced modular setups.
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Included with this new gen model is its Traktor Pro 4 software. The latest version of this now includes stem separation and mastering tech from iZotope, plus a built-in drum machine and flexible beatgrids for changing tempos and genres. You can also control up to four decks within the software, for improved flexibility.

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There are three high-resolution OLED displays in total to show essential mixing information, with the aim of reducing the need to constantly check your laptop. A new dedicated stem control section also offers “precise” volume control over individual stems so you can create more dynamic and creative mixes.
Its Mixer FX Section delivers one-knob control over a selection of nine effects including filter, reverb, delay, and a gater, so you can add effects to tracks in real-time. The Z1 MK2 also features a new transparent undershell with functional lighting, allowing you to customise its LED colours. If desired, you can pair it up with other Traktor gear too.
Take a closer look in the video below:

Last month, Native Instruments announced the launch of Komplete 15 – the latest edition of its flagship production suite, which offers a range of software instruments, effects, and expansions from its family of brands. For this new rendition, it offers Kontakt 8, iZotope Ozone 11 Standard, Kithara, and more.
The Traktor Z1 MK2 is available now for £214, and offers a simple plug and play set up. Find out more over at Native Instruments. 
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Rhodes & Cherry Audio launch Rhodes Chroma Rhodes Chroma by Cherry Audio is said to faithfully recreate Rhodes' classic instrument and bring its distinctive sound to a new generation of musicians and producers. 

Shure Announces Axient Digital PSM In Ear Monitoring SystemShure announced Axient® Digital PSM, its first digital wireless in ear monitoring solution for top-tier touring acts and large-scale productions.

Axient Digital PSM has been meticulously designed and developed to meet the rigorous demands of touring professionals and rental houses, ensuring high-performance RF and spectral efficiency that caters to the rapidly evolving wireless landscape. This new digital in ear monitoring system is Shure’s first Wireless Multichannel Audio System (WMAS) enabled product line, empowering audio professionals to adapt to a wide variety of environments.1 With its forward-looking design, Axient Digital PSM represents a long-term investment for tours, venues, and other applications, elevating flexibility and scalability to unprecedented levels.

“For nearly a century, Shure has pioneered innovative solutions that help solve our customers’ problems while moving the industry forward. Now, Axient Digital PSM offers a revolutionary digital radio with WMAS capabilities, remote management for engineers, and a pristine audio experience for performers,” said Nick Wood, Senior Director, Global Marketing and Product Management, at Shu

Flexibility and Scalability

Axient Digital PSM features two single rack space transmitter options: ADTQ Quad Transmitter and ADTD Dual Transmitter. Bothoffer four flexible and powerful transmission modes.

Multi-channel Wideband (available regionally according to WMAS regulations), supporting up to 28 channels per 6 MHz in the US and 40 channels per 8 MHz in Europe. This exceeds FCC’s requirement for WMAS to have a mode of operation in which it can operate with at least three audio channels per MHz.

Narrowband provides access to more RF output power per channel and maintains spectral efficiency at 17 channels per 6 MHz.

Analog FM allows for high-quality audio with ultra-low latency.

Axient Digital Standard (Point-to-Point Mode) will let users send long-distance audio to any Axient Digital microphone receiver. It will be available through a post -launch firmware update.

Axient Digital PSM wireless in ear monitor system will be available early 2025.

For more information visit: www.shure.com/adpsm
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Rivian’s chief software officer says in-car buttons are ‘an anomaly’The trend of big touchscreens in cars has left many yearning for the not-so-distant days when most user interactions happened with physical buttons. But Rivian’s chief software officer Wassym Bensaid believes using buttons in a car is an “anomaly.” “It’s a bug. It’s not a feature,” Bensaid said Wednesday at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. “Ideally, you […]
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Polymarket presidential election odds rife with wash trading — reportAccording to the current Polymarket presidential election odds, Donald Trump is favored to win the election at 65.5%.

Beat block: What it is and how to overcome it
Veteran producer Isaac Duarte showcases how he leverages the latest tools to find inspiration and overcome beat block.

YouTube ad revenues reached $8.92bn in Q3, up 12.2% YoYYouTube's ad revenues beat analysts' expectations
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Tearing Down Nintendo’s Alarmo Alarm ClockAll your Nintendo Alarmo are belong to mew~ (Credit: GaryOderNichts, Blogspot)
Most of us will probably have seen Nintendo’s latest gadget pop up recently. Rather than a Switch 2 announcement, we got greeted with a Nintendo-branded alarm clock. Featuring a 2.8″ color LCD and a range of sensors, it can detect and respond to a user, and even work as an alarm clock for the low, low price of €99. All of which takes the form of Nintendo-themed characters alongside some mini-games. Naturally this has led people like [Gary] to buy one to see just how hackable these alarm clocks are.
As can be expected from a ‘smart’ alarm clock it has 2.4 GHz WiFi connectivity for firmware and content download, as well as a 24 GHz millimeter wave presence sensor. Before [Gary] even had received his Alarmo, others had already torn into their unit, uncovering the main MCU (STM32H730ZBI6) alongside a 4 GB eMMC IC, as well as the MCU’s SWD pads on the PCB. This gave [Gary] a quick start with reverse-engineering, though of course the MCU was protected (readout protection, or RDP) against firmware dumps, but the main firmware could be dumped from the eMMC without issues.
After this [Gary] had a heap of fun decrypting the firmware, which seems to always get loaded into the external octal SPI RAM before execution, as per the boot sequence (see featured image). This boot sequence offers a few possibilities for inserting one’s own (properly signed) contents. As it turns out via the USB route arbitrary firmware binaries can be loaded, which provided a backdoor to defeat RDP. Unfortunately the MCU is further locked down with Secure Access Mode, which prevents dumping the firmware again.
So far firmware updates for the Alarmo have not nailed shut the USB backdoor, making further reverse-engineering quite easy for the time being. If you too wish to hack your Alarmo and maybe add some feline charm, you can check [Gary]’s GitHub project.

Techivation M-Clarity 2 Review
Techivation has released the follow-up to its dynamic resonance suppression plugin, M-Clarity. M-Clarity 2 is out now and available at a special introductory price of $45 for new users and $35 for existing Techivation users (usually $129) until the offer ends on November 8, 2024. Existing M-Clarity and AI-Clarity owners can upgrade to M-Clarity 2 [...]
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FLOSS Weekly Episode 807: Bitten by the PenguinThis week, Jonathan Bennett and Dan Lynch chat with Josh Bressers, VP of Security at Anchore, and host of the Open Source Security and Hacker History podcasts. We talk security, SBOMs, and how Josh almost became a Sun fan instead of a Linux geek.
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Live events company DEAG acquires Italy-based promoter MC² LiveThe 46-year-old company has developed live events and ticketing businesses across Europe
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Samples From Mars Offers FREE MPC60 From Mars Sample Pack + Freebie Draw
Samples From Mars and Sonicstate are giving away a free MPC60 From Mars (normally $29) electronic drum sample pack to anyone who enters their competition. Additional prizes are up for grabs for the competition winners, but everyone can get the free MPC60 From Mars pack by submitting an entry. The competition closes on November 17, [...]
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AlphaTheta’s new DDJ-FLX2 DJ controller is aimed squarely at beginnersAlphaTheta has launched the DDJ-FLX2, an ultra-portable and uber-affordable DJ controller aimed squarely at those starting out DJing.
Key portability-friendly features include a lightweight design and USB bus power, meaning users can simply plug it into their computer via USB-C with no requirement for external power.

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Other features include Smart CFX – which allows users to “recreate complex and dynamic effect techniques” with the twist of a knob – and a Smart Fader crossfader, which automatically optimises control of the volume, BPM, and bass; simply slide the crossfader in one direction. With this feature, users can mix tracks from different genres, even if they have vastly different tempos.

DDJ-FLX2 is quick to set up, and can be operated via bluetooth with any smartphone, tablet, and computer. You can operate the decks with any of the currently compatible DJ applications. So far, Rekordbox, Djay, and Serato DJ Lite/Pro are all compatible.
AlphaTheta has also made it so you don’t have to download hundreds to tracks to start mixing. The controller is perfectly capable of working with streaming services like Tidal, Soundcloud and Apple Music.
The DDJ-FLX2 is currently available for £159, €189 or $179. Find out more information at AlphaTheta.
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Jaden Smith on experimenting with release methods: “I think that’s our job, to question the algorithms”Jaden Smith joins a growing number of modern artists who’ve been thinking about the way they release music, as he says he’s working on a project for people “that go to the broken corners of the internet and hang out there”.
Smith has just conventionally released a new EP titled 2024: A Case Study Of The Long Term Effects Of Young Love, but he’s no stranger to releasing music in unique ways. His debut body of work CTV1 is a prime example, as it originally landed as an app.

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In a new interview with Complex, Smith is asked if he would consider launching a new platform to release music similar to James Blake with his creation, Vault: “Yeah,” he responds. “My first project, CTV1, was released as an app. That was my way of doing that, and I thought it was really cool. You had to get my album on the app store. That was tight.
“I think stuff like that is dope, and everything James Blake is doing is super dope. As artists, it’s our job to not just make music and follow in the status quo, it’s to do the James Blake thing and really start thinking about: ‘How is it released? How is it distributed? How can I affect this process? How can I use my creative mind to make this more efficient for the fans or for the artist?’ I think that’s our job, to question the algorithm and to work around it and try to figure out new things.”
Smith later continues, “I just hope that artists continue to have more control over defined details of what they do and are encouraged to step out of boxes and are allowed to step out of boxes. But I don’t have any major complaints. I think that we have everything we need right now to create some really dope stuff, and the people that are really focused are doing it.”

His new project remains in the works, but you can stream 2024: A Case Study Of The Long Term Effects Of Young Love now. 
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Join Bandcamp alternative Subvert: Cooperatively Owned and OperatedBandcamp alternative Subvert has signed up 950 artists, 166 labels, and 230 supporters as founding members and is looking for more.
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