IK Multimedia Introduces The iLoud MTM Immersive Speaker Bundle

by Jay Remy | June 30, 2022 | Hardware, Tech | 0 Comments

IK Multimedia now sells a turnkey Dolby Atmos monitoring system, the iLoud MTM Immersive Bundle.

After Hours Activities and Lineup for Kappa FuturFestival 2022 Announced

by Umut Avialan | June 24, 2022 | Event, Stories | 0 Comments

The full lineup and after hours activities have been announced for Kappa FuturFestival 2022 from July 1st-3rd at Parca Dora in Italy.

Four Tet Settles with Domino Recordings: “They Have Recognized My Original Claim”

by John Cameron | June 21, 2022 | Industry, Stories | 0 Comments

After a legal battle that started in August 2021, Four Tet and Domino Recordings have reached a settlement largely in favor of the former.

Carl Cox to Release First Album in Over a Decade, Electronic Generations

by John Cameron | June 20, 2022 | Heritage Artists, Techno | 0 Comments

Electronic Generations, Carl Cox’s first studio-length album in more than a decade, features Juan Atkins, Fatboy Slim, and Nicole Moudaber.

Bandcamp Launches 3rd Annual Juneteenth NAACP Fundraiser

by John Cameron | June 17, 2022 | Culture, Stories | 0 Comments

Today, Bandcamp is holding another Juneteenth fundraiser in which it will donate 100% of its fees to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

Annabel Ross: “Carl Craig Banned Me from Reviewing Movement Festival”

by John Cameron | June 16, 2022 | Culture, Stories | 0 Comments

According to Annabel Ross, Carl Craig had given Movement Music Festival an ultimatum: he would not perform if she was allowed to review it.

Project Silica is a Glass Hard Drive that Could Store Music for 10,000 Years

by John Cameron | June 15, 2022 | Science, Stories | 0 Comments

The team behind bomb-proof shelter Global Music Vault have teamed up with Microsoft on a more portable storage method: Project Silica.

Exist Festival Team Accuse Athens Venue PTX of Nonpayment

by John Cameron | June 14, 2022 | Stories | 0 Comments

Exist Festival staff are asking their artist friends not to accept gigs at PTX until the venue pays artists what they claim they’re owed.

Sounds

Ferdinger’s Palette EP Impresses with Synthy Techno Sound

by Andy MacDonald | Apr 3, 2022 | Fast Techno, Sounds, Techno

Ferdinger’s second release on Instabul record label Primus, an LP titled Palette, is four tracks of fast-paced, synth-heavy techno that starts with a bang and doesn’t slow down.

Orbe Releases New EP Through Non Series Record Label Label

by Andy MacDonald | Apr 3, 2022 | Hypnotic Techno, Sounds, Techno

ORBE’s latest on Manuel Anós’ Non Series record label, a four-track EP titled Binary Function, is a compelling techno release from start to finish.

$Refracted’s Torn Relics Explores Techno from All Angles$

Refracted’s Torn Relics Explores Techno from All Angles

by Andy MacDonald | Apr 3, 2022 | Hypnotic Techno, Sounds, Techno

Based out of Chiba, Japan, DJ Nobu’s record label Bitta is home to a wide variety of techno artists. Their recent release, Torn Relics by producer Refracted, is an EP that Nobu calls an “open air techno masterpiece.”

Max Gardner, Cory Simpson Launch New Label, Peer, With 5-Track EP

by Elena Disabato | Mar 15, 2022 | Dark Techno, Hard Techno, Sounds, Techno

Max Gardner and Cory Simpson debut their new label, Peer, with Gardner’s “This Is A Test” EP: Prime-time techno tracks to move your body.

Adam X Fuses Acid and Industrial Techno in New LP, Rüdersdorf Acid Tracks

by Andy MacDonald | Mar 13, 2022 | Acid Techno, Sounds, Techno

Berlin-based DJ and producer Adam X has released a double vinyl LP titled Rüdersdorf Acid Tracks through his Sonic Groove imprint.

Uun Bounces Dark Beats Across Latest Mord Release, Infernal Measure

by Elena Disabato | Mar 7, 2022 | Dark Techno, Sounds, Techno

With Uun at the helm, dark techno takes a twist through a shadowy vision of the future on techno powerhouse Mord’s 82nd release.

Reeko Shines Through on Techno EP Crystal Clear via Ownlife

by Elena Disabato | Mar 5, 2022 | Breakbeat, Dark Techno, Sounds, Techno

A solid release comes from Spanish producer Reeko via Ownlife, cementing his skills with dark techno sounds that swell from the underground.

Israeli Producer Kashpitzsky Gets Fast and Loud in New EP, Reckless

by Andy MacDonald | Mar 5, 2022 | Sounds, Techno

After a two-year absence following his 2020 EP, Outsider, Tel-Aviv-based DJ and producer Kashpitzsky is back with his second EP, Reckless.

Cratan Releases Crestfall EP on Observant’s 10th Release

by Elena Disabato | Feb 24, 2022 | Hard Techno, Sounds, Techno

Young Dallas upstart Cratan brings the techno bounce with the EP Crestfall on India’s Observant label for OM10, signaling a new era abroad.

Stories

After Hours Activities and Lineup for Kappa FuturFestival 2022 Announced

by Umut Avialan | Jun 24, 2022 | Event, Stories

The full lineup and after hours activities have been announced for Kappa FuturFestival 2022 from July 1st-3rd at Parca Dora in Italy.

Four Tet Settles with Domino Recordings: “They Have Recognized My Original Claim”

by John Cameron | Jun 21, 2022 | Industry, Stories

After a legal battle that started in August 2021, Four Tet and Domino Recordings have reached a settlement largely in favor of the former.

Bandcamp Launches 3rd Annual Juneteenth NAACP Fundraiser

by John Cameron | Jun 17, 2022 | Culture, Stories

Today, Bandcamp is holding another Juneteenth fundraiser in which it will donate 100% of its fees to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

Annabel Ross: “Carl Craig Banned Me from Reviewing Movement Festival”

by John Cameron | Jun 16, 2022 | Culture, Stories

According to Annabel Ross, Carl Craig had given Movement Music Festival an ultimatum: he would not perform if she was allowed to review it.

Project Silica is a Glass Hard Drive that Could Store Music for 10,000 Years

by John Cameron | Jun 15, 2022 | Science, Stories

The team behind bomb-proof shelter Global Music Vault have teamed up with Microsoft on a more portable storage method: Project Silica.

Exist Festival Team Accuse Athens Venue PTX of Nonpayment

by John Cameron | Jun 14, 2022 | Stories

Exist Festival staff are asking their artist friends not to accept gigs at PTX until the venue pays artists what they claim they’re owed.

Nastia Cancels Awakenings Performance Amid Nina Kraviz Feud

by John Cameron | Jun 9, 2022 | Culture, Stories

Nastia has pulled out of her Awakenings performance out of refusal to appear on a lineup “with Russians who are tolerant to war in Ukraine.”

MIDI Inventor Dave Smith Dead at 72

by John Cameron | Jun 8, 2022 | Obituary, Stories

Dave Smith – a synthesizer innovator responsible for inventing MIDI and designing the Prophet 5 – has passed away.

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Gems From May

by Andrew Wowk | Jun 7, 2022 | Essay, Stories

From obscurities uncovered in Bandcamp rabbit holes to the latest releases from legendary artists, Crate Digging is here to keep your collection up to date.

Tech

IK Multimedia Introduces The iLoud MTM Immersive Speaker Bundle

by Jay Remy | Jun 30, 2022 | Hardware, Tech

IK Multimedia now sells a turnkey Dolby Atmos monitoring system, the iLoud MTM Immersive Bundle.

NAMM Foundation and MIDI Association Launch the MIDI Fund

by Jay Remy | Jun 13, 2022 | Tech

The NAMM Foundation and the MIDI Association have initiated the MIDI Fund, a donation-based fund that will support MIDI-related projects.

MIDI Association Updates MPE Specification To v1.1

by Jay Remy | Jun 7, 2022 | Software, Tech

The MIDI Association’s MPE v1.1 is the update to 2018’s MIDI Polyphonic Expression specification, designed to help accelerate its adoption. MPE is the newest MIDI standard that supports per-note expressive control, allowing more levels of expression in creating music....

T-Bone Burnett Announces New Analog Disc Medium

by Andy MacDonald | May 24, 2022 | Tech

American record producer and singer/songwriter T-Bone Burnett announced a brand new analog disc music medium called ‘Ionic Originals.’

Sonosaurus Updates Time-Stretching Software PaulStretch to PaulXStretch

by Jay Remy | May 5, 2022 | Software, Tech

Software developer Sonosaurus has updated its legacy time stretching app PaulStretch under a new name: PaulXStretch.

Teenage Engineering Introduces TX–6 Portable Mixer, Audio Interface and Synthesizer

by Jay Remy | May 5, 2022 | Hardware, Tech

Teenage Engineering’s TX–6 portable mixer and multi-channel audio interface processes 32-bit 48kHz audio with six stereo input channels.

Korg’s Volca fm 2 Adds Additional Polyphony, Additional MIDI Connectivity

by Jay Remy | Apr 18, 2022 | Hardware, Tech

Korg’s volca fm 2 synthesizer is an updated version of the groundbreaking volca FM, adding extra effects and support for more modern applications.

Native Instruments and iZotope Form New Umbrella Company, Soundwide

by Andy MacDonald | Apr 18, 2022 | Hardware, Software, Tech

Hardware and software manufactures iZotope and Native Instruments have joined forces to create an umbrella company called Soundwide.

Technics Celebrates 50 Years of the SL-1200 Turntable with Multi-Color, Limited Edition Model

by Jay Remy | Apr 8, 2022 | Hardware, Tech

Technics’ has released the SL-1200M7L, a 50th anniversary model celebrating the industry standard turntable for DJs and audiophiles alike.

NAMM Foundation and MIDI Association Launch the MIDI Fund

by Jay Remy | Jun 13, 2022 | Tech

The NAMM Foundation and the MIDI Association have initiated the MIDI Fund, a donation-based fund that will support MIDI-related projects.

Jeff Mills Releases 9-Track Concept Album, Mind Power Mind Control

by John Cameron | Jun 10, 2022 | Detroit Techno, Heritage Artists

Key Detroit techno personality Jeff Mills intends to provoke introspection with his latest offering: Mind Power Mind Control on Axis Records.

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