Music & Tech
Neural DSP Introduces CorOS 4.1 and Cortex Control 4.1 Updates
Neural DSP today announced the release of CorOS 4.1.0 and Cortex Control 4.1.0, the biggest CorOS update in the company’s history. The release expands Plugin Compatibility to five additional plugins, bringing every currently available X-updated plugin to Quad Cortex and Quad Cortex mini, while intro
Polyend’s MIDI and QWERTY keyboard hybrid looks like such an elegant design concept that we wonder why no one thought of it before
The prototype of this spiritual successor to the Creative Prodikeys is about to go on show, and it’s heading for production
Robyn Hitchcock on Rock's Aging Audience and The Soft Boys
The psychedelic pop pioneer shares the story behind his latest record and the enduring legacy of his band The Soft Boys
Gabe Simon: ‘If I do things I love, and I don’t put pressure on them, that’s the key’
Gabe Simon, the writer and producer most famous for his work on Noah Kahan's two monster albums, talks big breakthroughs, getting inspired, putting family first, coping with success and why AI isn't for him Source
AFEM Joins Call for Artist Consent in AI Music Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
“Rock and roll is for senior citizens now – However strange one feels, you can just look at the Stones who are far older and further down the path to oblivion”: Robyn Hitchcock reflects on his many decades of innovative songwriting
The psychedelic pop pioneer shares the story behind his latest record and the enduring legacy of his band The Soft Boys
ElevenMusic AI tool adds ‘section-by-section’ editing for songs
Stability AI may be raising big funding from the biggest music companies, but one of its rivals in the label-approved AI-music sector is rolling out new features this week. The post is from Music Ally.
Audiomack wants to help its African listeners cut download costs
Streaming service Audiomack has rolled out an inventive feature for its African listeners: Night Plan. It’s all about cutting their mobile-data costs. The post is from Music Ally.
Stability AI raises $76m from investors including major labels
The three major labels are no longer merely licensing AI startups: they’re also investing in them. Witness Stability AI’s announcement yesterday of a $76m Series B funding round from investors including UMG, Sony Music and WMG – as well as gaming giant Electronic Arts. The post is from Music Ally.
Billboard and Luminate promise more transparency around AI music
Trade publication Billboard and research firm Luminate are longstanding partners, particularly around the former’s US charts. They also both made AI-music-related announcements yesterday. The post is from Music Ally.
AFEM Supports EMMA's Call for Artist Consent in AI Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
Vince Clarke Recalls Early Depeche Mode and Synthesizer Use
Vince Clarke spoke to MusicRadar a few years back and reminisced with us about those foundational days with his Depeche Mode cohorts
“Martin Gore brought along his synthesizer – we thought, this is a lot easier than learning chords on a guitar and you only need one finger to play it”: Vince Clarke on the early days of Depeche Mode and his first synth memories
Vince Clarke spoke to MusicRadar a few years back and reminisced with us about those foundational days with his Depeche Mode cohorts
AFEM Joins Call for Artist Consent in AI Music Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
Dr Dre has words for those who oppose the use of AI in music:
Jimmy Iovine, meanwhile, believes that it's just that the AI companies have “terrible communication skills”
“What makes a modern sampler? We found many answers to this question and decided to implement all of them”: Bitwig Studio 6.1 launches with “radically updated” Sampler device
The German developer promises its overhauled Sampler device will "invite you to sample in ways that weren't possible before"
AFEM Backs EMMA-Led Call for AI Music Deal Consent
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
Dr. Dre Defends AI in Music Creation
Jimmy Iovine, meanwhile, believes that it's just that the AI companies have “terrible communication skills”
“What makes a modern sampler? We found many answers to this question and decided to implement all of them”: Bitwig Studio 6.1 launches with “radically updated” Sampler device
The German developer promises its overhauled Sampler device will "invite you to sample in ways that weren't possible before"
AFEM Joins Call for Artist Consent in AI Music Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.