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Can digital avatars unlock a new career path for "behind-the-scenes" songwriters? We Are Meta Muse thinks so
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (859+ words) This Hong Kong based "virtual" record label creating collectively owner pop starts "Human heart, digital skin: that"s our motto," says Kelvin Avon from his Hong Kong recording studio and creative hub. That tagline might sound like the pitch for…...
Yes, the Akai MPC Sample really is that good
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (734+ words) The classic MPC workflow in a tiny, battery-powered package for $400? Almost unbeatable Akai MPC Sample. Image: Simon Vinall for Music Tech $399 / "339, akaipro. com During a sneak preview of the MPC Sample at The NAMM Show in January, Akai's team fed…...
Credits. fm is a free, open music credits database to help artists get paid in the AI era
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (366+ words) The new platform indexes more than 150 million song codes, identifiers, and contributor records across the global music ecosystem. Image: shulz / Getty Images Want more news stories from Music Tech? Follow us on Google News. Music royalties tech firm Notes. fm…...
Looking to monetise your sounds? STL Tones" royalty platform is now open to all creators
1+ day, 53+ min ago (371+ words) The company behind Tone Hub and Control Hub is opening its royalty ecosystem to everyone, allowing musicians and producers of all levels to upload tones and earn recurring royalties. Want more news stories from Music Tech? Follow us on Google…...
Applying for Suno's new Spark artist incubator? Read these terms first
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (503+ words) Applicants agree to broad promotional rights, a 60-day exclusivity period, mandatory Suno promotion and a "Good Vibes Only" policy, among other conditions. Want more news stories from Music Tech? Follow us on Google News. Suno has launched Spark, a new…...
Unusable Engineering adds 4 new plugins to its lineup " all designed to make complex production processes simple
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (341+ words) The drop includes a polysynth, a modulator, a delay, and a reverb. Unusable Engineering is anything but, as it launches four new plugins designed to make complex production processes as simple as possible. All of the new VSTs feature a…...
This mastering membership is designed for producers without access to big budgets
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (325+ words) Raff Di Renzo, founder of Eleven One One Mastering, is offering two professional masters per month for a nominal fee. Credit: Eleven One One Mastering Want more news stories from Music Tech? Follow us on Google News. As streaming services…...
Tidal won't remove AI-generated music " it'll just stop paying those behind it
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (390+ words) The streaming service says its "priority is ensuring royalties go to original works directly produced, written, and performed by people." Image: Rafael Henrique / SOPA Images via Getty Want more news stories from Music Tech? Follow us on Google News. If…...
LSO St Luke's unveils state-of-the-art recording studio after multi-million-pound upgrade
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (362+ words) The London Symphony Orchestra's home has been transformed into a cutting-edge recording, broadcast and content production hub for musicians, producers and filmmakers alike. Want more news stories from Music Tech? Follow us on Google News. At the heart of the…...
Thephonoloop Outlines review: No paint-by-numbers plugin
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (722+ words) With twin granular engines and a dynamite sound library, this workflow-focused instrument is my new favourite Thephonoloop Outlines. Image: Garling Wu $144 / "120, thephonoloop. com Have you ever had that feeling that something's missing from your sound? Maybe the bass doesn't have…...