Spotify’s 1,000-Stream Rule: Corporate Collusion Disguised as Policy
by Bryan Baker, GAJOOB Spotify’s move to restrict royalty payments on tracks with fewer than 1,000 annual streams has drawn widespread ire, and for good reason. According to a recent…
SP-404MKII GPT
SUBTOPIC(s) SP-404MKIIChuck Johnson has built a custom GPT specifically tailored for the Roland SP-404MKII workflow. It covers everything from skipback and resampling tricks to FX routing, DJ Mode, startup screens, and…
A Guide to Bandcamp Artist Subscriptions: Build Community, Share More Music, and Earn Sustainably
SUBTOPIC(s) bandcampIn a digital landscape dominated by algorithmic playlists and passive listening, Bandcamp Artist Subscriptions offer something refreshingly personal: a way for artists to connect directly with fans and get paid…
Atoms Synth by Baby Audio
Atoms is a physical modeling synthesizer plugin developed by Baby Audio, designed to generate a vast array of organic and otherworldly sounds. By simulating interconnected masses and springs excited by…
AudioThing SX1000: A Vintage Analog Revival in Plugin Form
The world of software synthesizers is packed with emulations of legendary analog gear, but AudioThing’s SX1000 brings something unique to the table—an authentic recreation of the Jen SX1000, Italy’s first…
Pluralistic: Cory Doctorow’s Daily Dose of Digital Rights, Tech, and Social Commentary
SUBTOPIC(s) LinksIn a digital landscape flooded with fleeting trends and surface-level discussions, Pluralistic stands as a beacon of deep analysis, sharp wit, and unwavering advocacy for a fairer internet. Created and…
Syllable Count vs. Flow in Songwriting: Why the Flow Matters
On songwriting message boards, a common question arises: “Do you try to maintain a balanced syllable count between the lines of each of your lyric sections, i.e., verse, chorus, hook,…
SongVest: Empowering Fans to Invest in Music
SongVest has revolutionized the music industry by allowing fans to invest directly in their favorite artists’ music through royalty shares. This platform connects artists and investors, providing an innovative way…
KOII PDF Manual
SUBTOPIC(s) GearB&H Photo has kindly offered a link to the Teenage Engineering EP-133 KOII manual in PDF format.
The Retro Revival: Recording with a 4-Track Cassette Recorder in 2024
SUBTOPIC(s) 4-track cassetteIn an era where digital technology reigns supreme, there’s a growing trend among musicians and producers that harks back to the roots of home recording: the 4-track cassette recorder. Despite…
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