Cableguys release ReverbShaper ReverbShaper allows users to create a versatile range of rhythmic reverb effects using editable LFOs and dynamic envelope followers. 

The 2023 AllMusic Gift GuideEach year around this time, the AllMusic team pulls together some music-related books, records, and gadgets that we've stumbled across throughout the year. From super-deluxe boxed sets and music books to turntables, headphones, and musical instruments, we've selected a number of items that you should probably just buy for yourself.

5 sound design tips for V Collection with Spencer Zahn
Multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer Spencer Zahn shares five sound design tips that he applies in his own music when using Arturia's V Collection.

Pebble, a startup that tried and failed to take on Twitter, finds new life on MastodonPebble, a startup that took on Twitter and failed, has returned from the dead — as a Mastodon instance, it seems. The company announced last month that it was shutting down its Twitter/X alternative citing the increasingly competitive landscape, X’s ability to retain users, and its own failure to gain traction with a wider audience. […]
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First deadline window looms for SEC to approve Bitcoin ETFs: Law DecodedEven if approved by Nov. 17, the spot Bitcoin ETFs are unlikely to come to market for at least a month after approval.

Cypress Hill, Onyx and Trash Talk at the Novo, Los AngelesWest coast hip hop legends Cypress Hill continued the Haunted Hill Halloween tour at the Novo in Los Angeles with New York hip hop duo Onyx and Punk band Trash Talk. Talk about hardcore hip-hop, platinum group Onyx consisting of duo Fredo Star and Sticky Fingaz generated the raw New York style flavor everyone expected. Hits like "Shut ‘Em Down" sparked a mosh pit amongst the young crowd. Followed by the smash hit "Slam’" Gen X fans remembering a time when hip-hop was pure and uncut. Their energy level was unstoppable, Fredo and Fingaz made sure their fans were awake and not miss one beat. Now in their early 50’s, Starr and Sticky are not slowing down one bit. They recently released their newest album titled ‘Blood on da X’ which was a smash hit. 

Hardcore punk band hailing from Sacramento, CA lit up the night with songs such as "The great escape" which is a cautionary tale of the side effects of excellent hardcore music. One of the crowd favorites, hyper young goers started another mosh pit which pushed people against the barricades. Singer Lee Spielman jumped over the barricades and instructed everyone to settle down. He waited about two minutes before playing "Worthless Nights," the whole crowd was in a roar, with their tongues out and waving their rock hand symbol. Trash talk is most certainly a punk rock band to look out for. Singer Lee Spielman, Spencer Pollard (bass guitar) and Garret Stevenson (guitar) are guys in the mission who has been taking over the hard rock punk scene for years. 

Last but not least the undeniable legendary hip-hop group Cypress Hill graced the stage smoking blunts. Rapper B-real wearing a giant afro and rapper Sen dog sporting a bucket hat. Loyal fans of Cypress Hill wore merch with a marijuana leaf and a skull on it. "Hits from the Bong" started to play as the bass started the boom, you can feel the rumble through out the venue. Since it was Halloween weekend, the B-Real invited a few folks from the crowd on stage for a quick costume contest. Finishing off with the widely known hit "Insane in the Brain" produced by fellow member DJ Muggs is one of the songs that put Cypress Hill on the map. Overall it was a great night, everyone who attended Haunted Hill definitely got their moneys worth. Looking forward to seeing who Cypress Hill will bring to the stage next year. 

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Key Songs In The Life Of… Caron VeazeyPharrell's former manager, co-founder of the BMAC and founder of Something in Common selects seven tracks to tell the story of her life so far...
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Miloco Gear Pro Audio Showcase The Miloco Gear Pro Audio Showcase will feature a selection of gear demos, talks, studio tours, food and drink, along with the company's famous prize raffle.

GEet 75% OFF Solid State Logic SSL X-Limit Until November 19th
Plugin Boutique launched a massive 75% OFF discount on the SSL X-Limit limiter plugin by Solid State Logic. The SSL X-Limit limiter offers precision loudness control for buses and tracks, and it’s 75% off until November 19. That means you can pick it up for just $27.49, saving $81.41 off the usual list price of [...]
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Live Nation’s Michael Rapino lays out the argument for why concerts – not streaming – are the future of the music bizRapino spoke at length at Liberty Media's investor conference in New York last week, breaking down the economics of his company's field
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Full Bucket Music Oxid Oxid is a software instrument for Microsoft Windows (VST2/VST3/CLAP) and Apple macOS (VST2/VST3/CLAP/AU) simulating the classic ARP Omni-2 String Synthesizer from the 1970s. It is written... Read More

Lil Yachty says hip-hop is in a “terrible place”American rapper Lil Yachty – AKA Miles Parks McCollum – has declared that hip-hop is in a “terrible place”.

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During a conversation at Rolling Stone‘s Musician on Musicians event in New York with fellow rapper Tierra Whack, McCollum was asked about the current state of hip hop, and let’s just say he did not hold back.
“Hip-hop is in a terrible place,” he admits [via Complex]. “The state of hip-hop right now is a lot of imitation. It’s a lot of quick, low-quality music being put out.
“It’s a lot less risk-taking, it’s a lot less originality. People are too safe now. Everyone is so safe. I rather take the risk than take the L.”
Whack then mentions an artist who she believes is taking risks, Atlanta-based rapper JID.
“I love JID,” Yachty adds. “JID is such a beautiful person. He has the spirit of like a real Atlanta Negro and he’s such a good, kind person and he just always embraced me with open arms so I got nothing but respect for JID. I never heard a bad verse from JID ever.”
In more hip-hop news, the nominations for best rap song at the 2024 Grammys have been announced, and the list is stacked, to say the least.
Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, Lil Uzi Vert, Drake and 21 Savage, and Killer Mike have all received nominations for this year’s category.
However it hasn’t come without controversy, as Lil Yachty himself has spoken out about his newest album missing out on a nomination.
“I just worked really hard from start to finish,” he says. “I just don’t know. I handled it way better than I thought I did. Like I thought I was gonna be like throwing shit around like mad as hell, but I didn’t care. When it came out I just honestly 0.5 seconds after deleted it out of my brain.”
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#MUSICIANS: 2 Days Left to get ready for Spotify Wrapped 2023Spotify’s Wrapped is a major shared cultural moment that offers a unique opportunity to reconnect and celebrate with fans. But the deadline to prepare is this Wednesday, November 15th. Fortunately,. Continue reading
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WMG signs on to Deezer’s UMG-backed artist-centric royalty paymentsIn the latest sign that artist-centric royalties are set to reshape how artists get paid for streaming, WMG has signed on to the new payment scheme that Deezer co-created with. Continue reading
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