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Nostalgic Camera Is A Mashup Of Analog Video GearThese days, you get a fantastic camera with the purchase of just about any modern smartphone. [Abe] missed some of the charm of earlier, lower-quality digital cameras, though, and wanted to recreate that experience. The way forward was obvious. He built a nostalgic digital video camera from scratch!
[Abe] figured he could build the entire project around analog gear, and then simply find a way to store the video digitally, thus creating the effect he was looking for. To that end, the build is based around a small analog video camera that’s intended for use with FPV drones. It runs on 5 to 20 volts and outputs a simple composite video signal. This makes it easy to display its output on a small LCD screen, originally intended to be used with an automotive reversing camera. These were both paired with a mini video recorder module from RunCam, which can capture composite video and store it on a microSD card in 640 x 480 resolution.
These parts were quickly lashed together, with the camera sending its output to the RunCam video recorder module, which then passed it on to the screen. Everything worked as expected, so [Abe] moved on to implementing an on-screen display using the MAX7456 chip, which is built specifically for this purpose. It overlays text on the video feed to the screen as commanded by an RP2040 microcontroller. Once that was all working, [Abe] just had to provide a battery power supply and wrap everything up in a nice retro-styled case. Then, at the last minute, the separate camera and recorder modules were replaced by a TurboWing module that combined both into one.
The result is a nifty-looking camera that produces grainy, slurry, old-school digital video. If you love 640 x 480 as a resolution, you’ll dig this. It’s got strong 90s camcorder vibes, and that’s a very good thing.
We love a good custom camera around these parts, especially those that offer deliciously high resolution. If you’re building your own, be sure to let us know. Video after the break.

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Sinevibes Skew v2 non-linear reverse delay plugin is now FREE
Skew is an experimental reverse delay plugin that has been around for a few years and was recently updated to Skew v2. With this new update, Sinevibes has implemented various improvements, tweaked the interface, and decided to give us Skew for free. It’s always nice to get a new plugin without digging into your pockets, [...]
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Fathom from Zero-G Designed with “dystopian sound design” in mind, the latest addition to Zero-G’s growing collection of Kontakt instruments promises to deliver a world of “gritty textures, corruped atmospheres, brooding pulses and fractured tonal elements.”

Indie music publishers saw revenues grow 5.1% to $2.9bn in 2024: IMPFThe IMPF is raising the alarm about the risk of AI to songwriters' and music publishers' income
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Behringer’s compact and affordable UB-1 MICRO could be the perfect stocking fillerLooking for a stocking filler this festive season? Well, Behringer’s UB-1 MICRO might be the perfect bitesized bit of kit for you.
Don’t be fooled by its name or size – the UB-1 MICRO’s compact format holds huge potential. With dual analogue DCO oscillators supported by a sub oscillator or noise generator, the UB-1 MICRO is able to capture a rich level of depth and texture.

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The UB-1 Micro has also got a 24 dB/oct analogue low-pass 4-pole filter, too. That means you’re set if you’re wanting to add extra warmth, shape and character to your sound.

The synth is also primed to help create movement and add dynamics to your sounds, with its 2 LFOs and dedicated envelopes. There’s also a nifty 3-pattern arpeggiator built-in, perfect for getting in the groove and nail down some new rhythmic patterns. The arpeggiator runs on the synth’s internal clock, or you can sync it up with your wider gear via USB or MIDI, making it ultra easy to integrate into your setup.
There’s also 32 memory presets, which can be loaded with your own presets via the SynthTribe app, or through your MIDI keyboard over USB.
Alongside its USB and MIDI In ports, the UB-1 MICRO also has a headphone output. It’s also USB-C powered, which is great news for those keen to use this on the go. Just pop it in your gig bag, and you’ll be able to use it anywhere if you’ve got a phone, a powerbank or a laptop handy.
The UB-1 MICRO is available now for $55.90. Head to Behringer for more information.
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In The Trenches with Lamont Harper of The UC TheatreLamont Harper has been the marketing director of the 1350 seat UC Theatre in Berkley, CA since 2021. An experienced music marketer, he constantly refines his ticket selling strategy "with a focus on efficiency, user experience, impact, and affordability."
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Facebook Limits Links Unless You Pay: What Musicians, Venues & Music Marketers Need to KnowAs Facebook limits links, learn its impact and some workarounds as artists, venues, and music marketers scramble to promote shows, releases, and more.
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ACE Studio 2.0 is an AI music studio for AI-generated vocals, instruments, and more
ACE Studio 2.0 is an all-in-one AI music studio for macOS and Windows, focused on AI-generated vocals, instruments, and related production tools. ACE Studio is designed around expressive AI-powered singing rather than full song generation (although that is also possible in version 2.0 with the Generative AI Kit “Inspire Me”). The core idea is that [...]
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PSPaudioware launch PSP InfiniStrip Earth PSP InfiniStrip Earth (v1.4.0) has been designed from the ground up for tracking, mixing, live monitoring and broadcast applications, and draws on over two decades of PSP’s audio-processing expertise.

FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: DROPSMilan Records released Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (Original Motion Picture Score), featuring music by Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers. For the biographical film about one of rock music’s most beloved icons, Bruce Springsteen, and the making of his acclaimed 1982 album Nebraska, Fraites composed an intimate and emotional score centered on a weathered upright piano, layered with warm synths and sweeping orchestral textures. His music evoked the raw vulnerability at the heart of Springsteen’s story, which complements the film directed, written and produced by Scott Cooper and starring Jeremy Allen White as the Boss. Contact Christian Endicio at christian@whitebearpr.com for more information.

The Twits (Soundtrack from the Netflix Original Film) has been released worldwide, which includes a score by composer Oli Julian that showcases his signature mix of wit, warmth, and orchestral creativity, as well songs by new wave/punk icon David Byrne of Talking Heads fame. The release accompanies the first-ever feature adaptation of beloved author Roald Dahl’s classic children’s tale, published in 1980. A lifelong admirer of Dahl, Julian captured the grotesque humor and heart of the animated comedy with a chaotic musical approach that combined banjos, jaw harps, Balkan brass, and musical saws with lush orchestral and choral textures. For more information, contact Christian Endicio at christian@whitebearpr.com.

Americana troubadour Jim Stanard continued his inspiring late-in-life musical rise with a featured interview and live performance on ABC7-TV’s popular morning program Suncoast View, where hosts praised him for “seeing his dreams of a successful musical career come true.” At 76, the Sarasota, Florida, resident reached No. 1 on the RMR Charts and reached one million views on his recent music videos from his acclaimed album Magical. With heartfelt performances like “Lookin’ Back” and cinematic storytelling in “Kansas,” Stanard has been compared to Bob Dylan, Kris Kristofferson, and John Denver, proving it’s never too late to chase the dream. Learn more by contacting Seth Cohen at seth@sethcohenpr.com.

Ballad of a Small Player (Soundtrack from the Netflix Original Film) is out now, featuring a score by Academy Award-winner Volker Bertelmann, who’s known for work on All’s Quiet on the Western Front, Conclave and more. For this film, Bertelmann teamed up with director Edward Berger and delivered an evocative, atmospheric soundscape that echoed the film’s exploration of memory, loss, and redemption. Delicate piano motifs, textured strings, and haunting ambient tones come together to capture the story’s melancholy, mystery, and the emotional turmoil of the characters, played by Colin Ferrell, Fara Chen, and Tilda Swinton. For more information, contact Christian Endicio at christian@whitebearpr.com.

Nobody Wants This Season 2: The Soundtrack was released worldwide, featuring 19 all-new tracks from top artists including Selena Gomez, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Role Model, and more. The genre-spanning collection arrived alongside the second season of Netflix’s hit rom-com, showcasing the GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum selling Gomez’s new single “In The Dark,” a dance-pop anthem produced by Andrew Watt, Cirkut, and Louis Bell. Curated by The Core Records and Interscope, the album brought together chart-topping stars and rising voices across pop, rock, and country to accompany the story of this unconventional romance, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. For further details, contact Annabelle Bartsch at annabelle.bartsch@umusic.com.

A House of Dynamite (Soundtrack from the Netflix Original Film) it out now, showcasing a score by Academy Award-winner Volker Bertelmann. Teamed up once again with director Kathryn Bigelow, Bertelmann composed a textural score that pivots from quiet psychological unease to sweeping moral reckoning. Bertelmann uses low woodwinds, brass swells, pulsating bass, and subtle synth layers on these 26 tracks that deliver high tension to this dramatic apocalyptic thriller starring Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson. Contact Christian Endicio at christian@whitebearpr.com for more information.The post FILM - TV - THEATER - GAMES: DROPS first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Coinbase adds stock trading, prediction markets in ‘everything app’ pushCoinbase is racing toward its goal of creating an “everything app” with its platform adding a slew of new offerings, including stock trading and prediction markets.

Billboard just made ‘free’ streams worth more on its US charts. YouTube is still not happy – and is pulling its data.Paid streams will still be weighted more favorably than ad-supported plays on Billboard's chartd, but by a smaller margin than before.
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