Music & Tech
Google says AI training is fair use and copyright should be policed on outputs, not inputs
The tech giant has published a new policy paper outlining the company's preferred approach to AI regulation Source
Tidal Won’t Monetize AI-Generated Content, Says Distributors Should Also Be Held Accountable
The streaming platform says it will begin tagging songs created with AI in mid-July.
Madonna Levitates on Cover of ‘Italian Vogue,’ Talks Higher Consciousness Unleashed By Dancing: ‘Not Just Some Stupid Mindless Thing’
The singer also decried the rise of AI and a focus on follower counts as she prepares to release her anticipated Confessions II album.
Shakira & Burna Boy Kick World Cup Anthem ‘Dai Dai’ to No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart
Plus, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Stupid Song” holds atop the Global 200.
Shakira & Burna Boy Kick World Cup Anthem ‘Dai Dai’ to No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart
Plus, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Stupid Song” holds atop the Global 200.
Madonna Levitates on Cover of ‘Italian Vogue,’ Talks Higher Consciousness Unleashed By Dancing: ‘Not Just Some Stupid Mindless Thing’
The singer also decried the rise of AI and a focus on follower counts as she prepares to release her anticipated Confessions II album.
Erica Synths Razornator Turns Tuned Resonant Delay Into a Desktop Stereo FX Unit
Erica Synths has opened preorders for Razornator, a compact desktop stereo FX unit built around five chromatically tuned resonating delay lines. The short version is that it takes incoming audio and reshapes the harmonic content through tuned resonance, with enough control to push it toward instrume
AFEM Signs EMMA-Led Call for Meaningful 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.
TIDAL to automatically tag AI-generated music… and block it from earning royalties
TIDAL is introducing an AI policy that will automatically tag wholly AI-generated music in its app Source
John Lydon and Bill Laswell Discuss 'Rise' with Steve Vai
"I think it’s one of my best pop songs" says the singer
Kawai CA901 digital piano review
The CA901 blurs the line between digital and acoustic in ways that will surprise even the most seasoned pianist
"It is an impressive and genuinely pleasurable keyboard to play, and arguably one of the finest key actions available on any digital piano today" Kawai CA901 digital piano review
The CA901 blurs the line between digital and acoustic in ways that will surprise even the most seasoned pianist
Google has thoughts on AI and copyright regulation in the US
“The debate over AI governance is stuck in a false choice between over-regulation and no regulation. There is a middle way,” noted the tech giant in a blog post about its latest report.
Backstreet Boys file to trademark their voices against AI replicas, joining Taylor Swift and Lionel Richie
The application, made with the US Patent and Trademark Office, covers the group saying: “Hi, we’re the Backstreet Boys.” Source
Backstreet Boys file to trademark their voices, joining Taylor Swift and Lionel Richie in battle against AI deepfakes
The application, made with the US Patent and Trademark Office, covers the group saying: “Hi, we’re the Backstreet Boys.” Source
Recreating Drake's "Burning Bridges" sound with plugins
He’s one of hip-hop’s biggest stars, but his globally successful sound is easily replicable with the right software - and the right know-how…
Hisong AirStudio S1 review
Crowdfunded startup Hisong wants to simplify mobile recording. Let’s see if it has succeeded
JetPack Glide XL System Review: The Best DJ Roller Bag On The Market For Premium Consoles
The JetPack Glide XL System has solved my problem! Moving around big DJ consoles like the Pioneer DJ Opus Quad requires care, as they are heavy, awkward, and very expensive. These types of consoles are usually used by DJs at smaller clubs and pop-up events, and often need to be transported in your v
AI Tools Revolutionize Plugin Development, But Is It the Future?
AI-powered plugin generators like Amorph and Pluginmaker.ai promise to democratiSe development – but is vibe coding really the future of plugin design, or just hype?
Recreating Drake's "Burning Bridges" Sound with Plugins
He’s one of hip-hop’s biggest stars, but his globally successful sound is easily replicable with the right software - and the right know-how…