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Unique Roland 808 BMX Bike Created for 808 Day Celebration

Unique Roland 808 BMX Bike Created for 808 Day Celebration In celebration of this year's 808 day, Roland is set to auction a one-of-a-kind Roland 808 BMX bike, with the proceeds earmarked for a scholarship at the 1500 Sound Academy. This initiative pays homage to Roland's legendary TR-808 drum machine, which has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Originally launched in 1980, the TR-808 was produced for just two years, resulting in only 12,000 units before its discontinuation […]

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Technology

Tomorrowland Teams Up with BMW to Launch AI Music Platform

Tomorrowland Teams Up with BMW to Launch AI Music Platform Tomorrowland, renowned in the electronic music scene, has joined forces with BMW to introduce an innovative AI experience that enhances fans' engagement year-round. Named Future Record, this AI platform enables fans to create personalized 30-second clips to share on social media. By inputting prompts like stage name, desired tempo, and dedications, fans can generate clips that reflect their ideal music experience. Notably, these clips will contain music and content but […]

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Technology

Apple Patent Hints at Transformable MacBook Pro into DJ Turntable

Apple Patent Hints at Transformable MacBook Pro into DJ Turntable Apple has recently filed a patent that unveils the potential for upcoming MacBook Pro models to embrace a modular and adaptable design, allowing users to detach and rearrange laptop parts for diverse uses. Of particular intrigue is the patent's proposition that the MacBook Pro could metamorphose into a DJ turntable controller. The patent introduces the concept of a "modular computing device" with detachable components that users can reconfigure. For instance, […]

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Technology

Native Instruments Investors Eye Avid Acquisition

Native Instruments Investors Eye Avid Acquisition Native Instruments, a prominent player in the music technology sector, has forged strategic alliances and investments with various entities, including the US-based private equity firm Francisco Partners. This firm has invested significantly in both Native Instruments and iZotope. Now, Francisco Partners is setting its sights on another major industry player, AVID, also known as Avid Technology Inc. Earlier this year, Francisco Partners orchestrated a significant partnership between iZotope and Native Instruments, which marked a […]

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Technology

Unleash Musical Genius with Notion Mobile App by PreSonus

Unleash Musical Genius with Notion Mobile App by PreSonus In the ever-evolving realm of musical technology, creators and composers are now unshackled from the confines of traditional instruments. Thanks to cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence and software, the ability to craft fully orchestrated masterpieces rests within our grasp. PreSonus' groundbreaking Notion Mobile app introduces a dynamic and user-friendly composition interface, empowering individuals to breathe life into their musical concepts without requiring formal training. With Notion Mobile, the struggle to translate […]

August 9, 2023 43

Technology

Pioneer DJ Enhances rekordbox with GoogleDrive Support

Pioneer DJ Enhances rekordbox with GoogleDrive Support Pioneer DJ has expanded the capabilities of its rekordbox software by incorporating GoogleDrive compatibility within its Cloud Library Sync function. Previously, rekordbox only integrated with Dropbox for cloud storage purposes. However, this update, featured in the latest version of rekordbox for Mac/Windows (ver. 6.7.4), now enables users to upload tracks from their rekordbox libraries to GoogleDrive. This enhancement follows Pioneer DJ's earlier move in 2022 when they introduced version 6.6.4 of rekordbox, allowing […]

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Artists

Matisa Releases New EP via Gudu Records, Under the Mentorship of Peggy Gou

Matisa Releases New EP via Gudu Records, Under the Mentorship of Peggy Gou Embrace the summer vibes with Matisa's latest EP, "Tongue," now gracing the digital shelves of Peggy Gou's Gudu Records. The journey commenced nearly two years ago when Italian artist Matisa's first EP found a home on On Loop, curated by Moxie. From that moment, Matisa's musical odyssey has only gained momentum. Matisa's sonic landscape is a realm of freshness, seamlessly blending elements of house, electronic, deep, and […]

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Community

Flow Festival Terminates Partnership with Heineken Over Russian Operations

Flow Festival Terminates Partnership with Heineken Over Russian Operations Finland's upcoming Flow Festival, scheduled for August 11 - 13, has abruptly severed ties with Heineken Silver due to the beer brand's continued operations in Russia. In an announcement on August 8, Flow Festival's CEO, Suvi Kallio, stated, “When we were informed about Heineken's situation in Russia in the spring, we had discussions with the festival’s main partner Hartwall about the presence of different products at Flow and evaluated the situation […]

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Community

Reinier Zonneveld Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest DJ Set

Reinier Zonneveld Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest DJ Set Dutch Techno sensation Reinier Zonneveld has etched his name in history by shattering the Guinness World Record for the longest electronic music live set. The extraordinary feat took place on August 5, 2023, during the Karren Maar festival, where Zonneveld delivered an electrifying 11-hour and 11-minute performance. Arnhem's Stadsblokken rave attendees were in for a monumental treat as Reinier Zonneveld graced the stage on August 5th. Taking a departure from […]

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