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New Music Platform myvox Empowers Artists to License and Monetize Their AI Voice Model

New Music Platform myvox Empowers Artists to License and Monetize Their AI Voice Model In a groundbreaking move, myvox, a newly launched music platform, offers artists the opportunity to clone, safeguard, license, and profit from their voice using AI technology. Officially unveiled on August 14th, myvox serves as a legitimate alternative to voice-mimicking AI technologies. It stands as the pioneer platform enabling the direct distribution of licensed AI voices across […]

August 16, 2023

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Behringer Launches JT-4000 Micro Synth, Inspired by Roland JP-8000

Behringer Launches JT-4000 Micro Synth, Inspired by Roland JP-8000 Behringer, the budget synth manufacturer, has officially released its JT-4000 Micro synth, available for immediate shipping. This compact and portable synth draws inspiration from the iconic Roland JP-8000, first introduced in 1996. Behringer initially announced the product's production in May of this year after chip shortages delayed its release. At the time, it was priced at an estimated $69, up from […]

August 16, 2023

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Stylophone Beat: A Compact Stylus-Operated Drum Machine

Stylophone Beat: A Compact Stylus-Operated Drum Machine Dubreq has introduced the Stylophone Beat, a compact and affordable drum machine. This battery-powered device is a compact version of the original Stylophone Beatbox, offering similar capabilities in a pocket-sized format. The Stylophone Beat features four drum kits and four bass drums with a range of classic and "real" beatbox samples. Users can play these sounds on a silver metal plate using the […]

August 15, 2023

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Bandcamp Unveils Innovative “Listening Party” Feature for Album Releases

Bandcamp Unveils Innovative "Listening Party" Feature for Album Releases Bandcamp has introduced an exciting new feature called "Listening Parties" that empowers artists and labels to engage with their audience in a unique way. This innovative feature allows artists and organizers to host events featuring a live play-through of an album available on Bandcamp. It includes a live chat where both the artist and the audience can actively participate. Moreover, the […]

August 15, 2023

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New AI Music Generator Capable of Creating Over One Billion Soundtracks

New AI Music Generator Capable of Creating Over One Billion Soundtracks A recently launched AI music generator called Loudly has the potential to generate more than one billion unique songs. This innovative tool not only allows users to create customized soundtracks for their projects but also export them to their preferred Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Loudly offers features such as project-specific recommendations and access to a vast library of pre-made […]

August 15, 2023

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Grimes Expresses Concerns About the Future of Art in the Age of AI

Grimes Expresses Concerns About the Future of Art in the Age of AI Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a prominent topic, with its potential to reshape the music world. Grimes, a musician and creator of her own AI software called Grimes AI, has fully embraced this technology, allowing users to emulate her voice in their music. Grimes AI also employs a forward-thinking approach to royalty distribution, splitting revenue equally between […]

August 15, 2023

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Technics Unveils Striking Matte White SL-1500C Turntable

Technics Unveils Striking Matte White SL-1500C Turntable Technics has introduced a captivating matte white version of its SL-1500C turntable. Originally launched in black in 2019, the SL-1500C is a direct-drive turntable featuring a coreless motor for reduced vibrations and a built-in phono preamp for easy setup. Designed to cater to both audiophiles and casual listeners seeking a high-quality, user-friendly solution, this turntable offers automatic operation, eliminating the need for manual […]

August 14, 2023

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ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus Discusses AI’s Potential in Music

ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus Discusses AI's Potential in Music Björn Ulvaeus, a legendary member of ABBA, recently shared his thoughts on the remarkable potential of AI in the music industry during an interview with Rick Beato. Ulvaeus expressed his amazement at a recent AI model demonstration by a prominent tech company, describing it as "mind-boggling" and suggesting that what has been seen so far is just the tip of the iceberg. […]

August 14, 2023

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PRS for Music and PPL Partner with Audoo for Enhanced Royalty Payments

PRS for Music and PPL Partner with Audoo for Enhanced Royalty Payments PRS for Music and PPL, two major British music copyright collectives, have teamed up with music technology company Audoo to improve music royalty detection and distribution for creators. Audoo's audio meters will be installed in various businesses across Great Britain, including cafes, bars, restaurants, and retail locations. These audio meters identify the background music played at these establishments […]

August 14, 2023

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