Earthworks launch DM6 kick drum microphone The latest addition to the Earthworks line-up is a new capacitor mic designed specifically for kick drum duties.

People still listen to radio more than music streams, podcasts combinedThe death of broadcast radio listening appears to have been greatly exaggerated. The average person in the U.S. spends 36% of their daily audio time listening to AM/FM radio, according to a new Edison survey...
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The Suffers’ Kam Franklin on success as an indie musician [Exclusive Book Excerpt]Artists advocate and author Emily White is about to publish the 2nd Edition of her "How to Build a Sustainable Music Career & Collect All Revenue Streams," and to celebrate, she's sharing an exclusive expert - an interview with Kam Franklin of indie powerhouse The Suffers...
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Chartmetric Report: Just 0.05% of new artists had mid-level success or greaterMusic data analytics platform Chartmetircis has released its latest Year in Music Report, and it shows both how high the mountain is that artists must climb to find success and some key drivers to beat the odds...
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iOS design startup Play lets devs share app prototypes easily via App ClipsApple introduced App Clips in 2020 with iOS 14. The idea was to let developers share a part of their app with users, who can experience the functionality of an app without installing a full version. Native iOS design app Play has launched an interesting new feature — it lets developers share prototypes of their […]
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PareQ Is A FREE Paragraphic EQ Plugin For Windows
Benedict Roff-Marsh has released PareQ, a freeware paragraphic EQ plugin for Windows. A paragraphic equalizer typically combines the user interface of a graphic equalizer with the features of a parametric EQ. Nevertheless, Benedict Roff-Marsh’s PareQ is an interesting take on the humble equalizer plugin. It might be worth a look if you’re running Windows and [...]
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Andrew Huang teases new Moog synth model which was used during Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime ShowAndrew Huang has offered a first look at the new synth Moog debuted in secret at last weekend’s Super Bowl event.

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“Did you catch the mystery synth in Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show? Well…I’ve got it in my studio now,” the producer/YouTuber teases on his social media accounts. “Thanks Moog for giving me some early play time with it. Excited to share more when it launches – I think people are gonna flip over this!”
As Huang explains, the device could be spotted – with a fair bit of pausing, zooming and squinting – amidst the setup of Usher’s epic Super Bowl Halftime show.
With Moog remaining tight-lipped on what we hope to be an upcoming release, there’s little information to go off on as of yet, but Huang’s pictures do reveal a couple of details: we’ve got a screen display, two oscillators, a chord function and at least a Unison mode, which suggests polyphony. The synth also features a five-octave keyboard with wooden cheek blocks – and a fairly streamlined look compared to something like the Moog One or MemoryMoog.
According to Synth Anatomy, the new synth is the Moog Mirror, a name trademarked by the company in 2022.

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As it stands, anticipation for a new hardware synth from Moog has been at an all-time-high, especially in the wake of the brand’s acquisition by InMusic last year. The company also faced significant scrutiny after news broke that “more than half of existing positions” were cut at Moog Music’s North Carolina manufacturing plant, including most of the production positions.
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Spitfire Audio Valentine's Day Sale Spitfire Audio have announced a Valentine's Day Sale, with discounts of up to 35% applied across a select range of individual libraries.

McDSP SA-3 plug-in gains Windows support McDSP have announced that their recently released SA-3 Spectral Processor plug-in is now supported on PCs running Windows 10 and 11.

This alien-looking Love Hultén MIDI guitar comes with a built-in NESpoly synthIs it a guitar-shaped synth or a synth-shaped guitar? This is a question one might ask when faced with Love Hultén’s latest creation.

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For those new to Love Hultén’s quirky designs, the Swedish audio visual artist, synth-builder and woodworker is the mastermind behind some of the most bizarre and incredible-looking musical machines we’ve seen. Last year, he turned a cactus garden into an instrument by integrating a device called Plantwave, which turns biodata from organic objects into MIDI.
And now, we have a portable MIDI guitar that’s infused with a NES-style chiptune synthesizer. The instrument, created in a collaboration with musician Catbeats, is built around the YouRock MIDI guitar technology.
Features include a bunch of tone-shaping buttons and knobs, a detachable neck for easy transportation, as well as a detachable clear dome at the bottom corner for the extremely important task of replacing the cat avatar underneath — because why not?
To top things off, the guitar also comes with a custom strap that’s “made from extraterrestrial skin” to complete the look.
“Kickstarted 2024 with a weird one for my friend,” Hultén says of his latest invention. Check out the axe in action below.

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Of late, Love Hultén’s has also collaborated with Chase Bliss on a custom synth that integrates some of Chase Bliss’s new products. The synth, in all its mint green glory, utilises a Korg Minilogue, Yamaha Reface CP, a Roland TR-08, as well as Chase Bliss’s own Mood MKII and newly launched Lossy.
“It’s dream-come-true time today! We made a Love Hultén,” said Chase Bliss of the project. “It will be living at the EU Hub in Amsterdam and was a workplace anniversary gift for one of our very early employees and EU Director, Tyler Devonald.”
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Airbnb plans to use AI, including its GamePlanner acquisition, to create the ‘ultimate concierge’In November, Airbnb acquired a stealth AI firm launched by Siri’s co-founder, called GamePlanner.AI. The deal valued the secretive startup at around $200 million, according to reports. Though the hosting company didn’t telegraph its plans for GamePlanner at the time, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky today shared a high-level overview of Airbnb’s larger plans […]
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POLLSTAR LIVE! 2024 Featuring Jon Bon Jovi, Steve Ballmer, James L. Dolan, Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament, Tedeschi Trucks & More

Los Angeles, CA (February 12, 2024) – Pollstar Live! set a third straight year of record-breaking attendance. The lauded conference is the world’s largest gathering of global live entertainment professionals and the flagship event week for Pollstar magazine, the leading trade for the global live entertainment industry. The conference, including Production Live! and Pollstar Live!, took place Feb. 6-8 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles and once again tackled the most relevant and informative topics facing the live industry and the larger entertainment ecosystem.

On Tuesday, Production Live!, a full day dedicated to production and transportation in live events, kicked off the conference with opening remarks from Ray Waddell, president of OVG Media & Conferences, which produces Pollstar Live!, Production Live!, and the Pollstar Awards. Highlights of the day included “A Matter of Trust: The Artist/Crew Dynamic in Tedeschi Trucks Band Featuring Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi,” as well as intriguing and educational panels for the live entertainment pros “in the trenches,” such as “Crisis Averted: The Art & Craft of Subverting Murphy’s Law,” “The Next Generation Of Road Warriors Lead The Way,” “Multiple, Sitdown, Residency, Whatever: The Pros & Cons of a Semi-Permanent Production,” and more.

Wednesday morning began with a welcome address from Chairman and CEO of Oak View Group, Tim Leiweke who spoke on the healthy state of the business and its future.

Later that day, Grammy-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jon Bon Jovi was a featured Keynote speaker at “How to See A Million Faces and Rock Them All.” At the panel, Bon Jovi, in conversation with his longtime agent Rob Light, CAA’s Head of Music, discussed his lengthy career, including how he secured his initial airplay, his demanding touring schedule, his decisions to create his own management company, the band today, plus advice to young artists and philanthropy, and much more. At the panel, he was also honored with the Milestone Award, recognizing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted band's 40th anniversary and their significant contributions to the live industry.

In another keynote session exclusively for attendees of Pollstar Live!, executive chairman and CEO of Sphere Entertainment Co., James L. Dolan sat down with Tim Leiweke for a fireside chat on the spectacular opening of Sphere in Las Vegas and the future of live entertainment.

Additional key panels on Wednesday included “Golden Era 3.0: How Long Will This Boom Last And What Can We Do To Sustain?,” “The Venue’s Role in Booking, Marketing & Maximizing Concerts,” and “The Most Impactful Show Possible: A Look at Sustainability and the Live Music Industry,” just to name a few.

On the evening of the 7th, comedian, actor, host, and author Tom Papa hosted the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards at the historic Wiltern theater. This year’s ceremony celebrated a who’s-who of A-list artists, tours, companies, venues, and executives, including award winners Taylor Swift, Metallica, Post Malone, Beyoncé, P!nk, Morgan Wallen, Karol G, Dave Chappelle, Brandi Carlile, U2, Jelly Roll, The Sphere, Austin’s Moody Center, The Hollywood Bowl, Austin City Limits Music Festival, The Ohana Festival, and more. Celebrities in attendance to accept their awards included Metallica’s Lars Ulrich and Dave Chapelle, with artists including Jelly Roll and P!nk accepting via video. Also at the ceremony, legendary agent Howard Rose, longtime agent for such artists as Jimmy Buffett and Elton John, was recognized with the inaugural Pollstar Lifetime Achievement Award, including a video congratulation from Elton. James L. Dolan received the first-ever Visionary Award for “innovation, inspiration, and vision that will have a positive and lasting impact on the live entertainment industry.” To view the Pollstar Awards recap video, click here.

On Thursday morning, co-founder of Ballmer Group and Chairman of the LA Clippers, Steve Ballmer, and Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament, spoke on “Music, Basketball & the Intuit Dome.” The energetic and informative Q&A covered topics including Ballmer’s vision for and construction of the new home of the LA Clippers, the Intuit Dome, its positive impact on the community, what’s coming up next for Pearl Jam, their mutual love of basketball, and more. 

Additional final day high points included an early look at the largest, most expensive, and most modern live entertainment arena in the UK and Europe, Co-op Live in Manchester, England (“Co-Op Live Sneak Peek”); “Where To Go & When: Developing the Global Touring Strategy;” “Sphere: Redefining the Future of Live Entertainment”; “Genre Spotlight: Country!”; and more. Pollstar Live! concluded with the highly anticipated “Agents Live!” happy hour networking.

For recaps of the conference, visit the Pollstar Live! editorial hub at https://news.pollstar.com/2024/02/05/pollstar-live-2024-hub/

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Veteran producer and songwriter Trinity dropped by the Splice YouTube channel to showcase how to flip jazz samples into beats.

Only 19% of artists on Spotify had over 1,000 monthly listeners in 2023As MBW has previously pointed out, there will be a minimum number of unique listeners required for a track to become eligible for royalty payouts on Spotify this year
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Session Organ EKX for Toontrack EZKeys 2 The latest EZKeys 2 add-on captures Hammond’s iconic B-3 organ and also offers a modelled Leslie 122 rotary cabinet.