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Beatport DJ Web App

Beatport has only just released its new DJ Web app that will most likely mark a new generation of mixing with the ability to discover music in a very intuitive and user-friendly way. This means that now, anybody, whether you are a pro DJ and or new to DJ’ing, will be able to prepare your…
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Ableton Live 11

The wait has finally come to an end, the new and fresh Ableton Live 11 has just been launched with a couple of new features that might get you excited. Most of the new features that Ableton has added to their newest version have been based on community requests that they have been receiving for…
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The Protovault

The composer of the famous television series Stranger Things, Michael Stein, and producer Protovolt, have compiled their fantastic sounding and award-winning sounds in a new production service available to use on Ableton Live and Logic Pro digital workstations. If you’re a fan of atmospheric synth sounds and dreamy cinematic arrangements, then this is something that…
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MIDI 2.0 Confirmed

Great news today in the world of music: MIDI 2.0 confirmed! The MIDI Association has announced the “biggest advance in music technology in decades”—and we are so excited to give you an insight into what this means. The MMA has finally confirmed that, after years of planning into the research and development of the new…
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Broadcast Your Gigs

It’s been increasingly common to broadcast your gigs. These times have been hard on musicians, especially so during the actual pandemic crisis. For example, it has led the industries to cancel concerts and tours. Similarly, there’s been a the delay—or, in worst cases, a cancelation—of album releases. And, overall, the media has been crippled. As…
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How Does Shazam Work?

Have you ever wondered how Shazam works? Have a little read to find out. Shazam’s technology is based on analyzing the unique sonic fingerprint of a song, then processing it, and matching the audio. They do this through your phone and a huge music database in their headquarters. Shazam’s Past When Shazam launched back in…
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MIDI Keyboard Controllers Under 200 DLS

This entry contains the three best options for some great MIDI keyboard controllers under 200 dls. Think of it: these days it seems all you need to make music is a laptop and a DAW. However, when you’re deep into your music production journey, you might find that adding a MIDI controller to the mix…
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MBC 1U Rack

The MBC 1U Rack is everything you’re looking for. Known as one of the most gifted analogue audio circuit designers of all time, Mr. Rupert Neve’s name is now in a digital angle. Designed to lay at the end of your mixing or mastering chain, the Ruper Neve Designs Master Buss Compressor, or MBC, is…
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RedNet by Focusrite

The RedNet R1 is a desktop unit top panel dominated by two large hi-res color displays. This offers control over other Red-series interfaces. Plus, it has a huge monitoring potential. For example, it includes the ability to control surround and Atmos speaker setups. Other configurations and setups for the RedNet R1 are setting A/B between…
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George Martin

Sir George Martin, CBE was born in Highbury, London, the 3rd of January 1926. He passed away on March 8th, 2016, in Wiltshire, England. Sir Geroge was an English record producer, arranger, composer, conductor, audio engineer, and musician. At times people referred to him as the “5th Beatle.” Paul MacCartney said so upon his death.…
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