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What looks like creativity to DJ_Dave, who's a live music coder and producer, looks to others like an extremely strong online banking password. She uses her instrument Strudel to conjure up a world of airy synths, angelic vocal chops, and thumping beats – in the moment before a watchful audience, often in increasingly larger rooms.
“There is so much room for improvisation,” she tells us of the nerve-wracking experience of live music coding. “The random outputs, the mistakes – I've always embraced that.” Though she now leans on DAWs for song arrangements, everything still begins with code: “I don’t cut things up too much because I like when it sounds a little fucked up. There's always these live elements present.”
DJ Dave is on the MusicTech cover – read the full story: musictech.com/features/inter…
#DJ_Dave #livecoding #algorave
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"When I listen to songs I let that inner child inside of me lead the way": @steveaoki, the label owner, on collabs and signing talent. ow.ly/9cR250vQVpC
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Junkie XL breaks down his chart-topping Justice League soundtrack in 'Studio Time', sharing the techniques used in the heroic four-hour score, starting with the track Crew At Warpower.
Learn more: musictech.net/news/junkie-xl…
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We talked to EDM producer @steveaoki about his go-to instruments.ow.ly/BuMl50vGBBl
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From Purple Rain to ambient pedal chains, we talk to the powerhouse duo.
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DIY indie hero Mac DeMarco shares his adoration for @kennybeats, his disdain for guitar pedals, and how his 199-song album One Wayne G came to life.
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You'll be able to use the upcoming Reason 11 in any major DAW as a plug-in. ow.ly/wNob50vJSDg
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Benn Jordan vs TuneCore: “23 albums nuked overnight with no warning” bit.ly/3wgpYbm
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It's official: @KorgUSA launches Wavestate, the spiritual successor to the Wavestation.
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Hear the first sounds from the long-awaited synth from @NI_News ow.ly/SayN30osjlI
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You don't need to spend a penny on these plug-ins.
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LimeWire aims to “democratise the creative space” with LimeWire AI Music Studio bit.ly/3NpuxWr
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. @deadmau5 has announced the OSC/PAR plug-in, letting you stream musical elements from your DAW to any OSC-equipped musical device.
Learn more: ow.ly/JNrP50EiTcB
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Want to get some useful sounds out of a synth quickly? Here's how. ow.ly/CWW250uyR4H
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“We’re taking power away from corporate networks, and saying, ‘No, we’re gonna reward our fans, not you’”: M. Shadows (@shadows_eth) on @TheOfficialA7X's new Fortnite-style Season Pass.
Read the interview: bit.ly/3J8IfKO
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You don't need to break the bank to get warmth. ow.ly/9js250olVbS
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MusicTech speaks to @AudiusProject's co-founder, Roneil Rumburg, on the San Francisco-based tech startup that’s harnessing the power of blockchains to forge a new direction for music distribution. Read the full interview here: ow.ly/bRSM50HFhJS
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Could this project spark a new golden age of hip-hop sampling?
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Happy 40th birthday to the 808! Here's what @Roland_US has cooked up for the community to celebrate.
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Massive X from Native Instruments is here. Could it be better than its predecessor? ow.ly/ehSc50uOgVd
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Test your mastering skills with this step-by-step guide and trial projects. ow.ly/Lk2W50vdq0N
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We might be getting our hands on @UAudio Luna sooner than we think.
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While we wait for its official release, it only seems right to try out the Wavetable #synth in @Ableton Live 10 - bit.ly/2DKE0CK
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Spotify CFO cashed out $9 million in shares 24 hours after layoffs were announced musictech.com/news/industry/…
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Live 10.1 revealed by @Ableton. Watch @ELPHNTx build a track with the new features here: ow.ly/ccqR50kIyEt
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Dave Smith of @sequentialLLC has passed away. Thank you for the music. ow.ly/7Bys50JnP6P
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In his new video, @bennjordan speaks with a variety of musicians, producers and scientists to explore the phenomenon of gender disparity in music technology.
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.@Roland_US celebrates 808 Day with mini-doc on a very famous drum machine. ow.ly/Lgr250vrH32
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Swedish songwriter, producer and musician Jonna Lee was “isolated from all kinds of dreams about being an artist” when she first started. Here's her story: bit.ly/3NsiqYZ
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Andy Jones has nothing but good memories using @PropellerheadSW's ReBirth RB-338. Do you? bit.ly/2FCiap5 #ThrowbackThursday #Tbt
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Manufactured from 1773 to 1990, the @Roland_USSpaceSpace Echo's reign was long. ow.ly/DgBX30opiOu
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We explore clip envelopes in @Ableton Live to create some amazing sound design -
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Have you heard @HOOMESHAAKE's latest record? Learn more about how he made it in his home studio. ow.ly/Ojpc50GfMIB
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RIP Vangelis, a true musical legend and synthesizer icon.
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Rick Rubin: “There’s a real difference between being a technically great player and creating music – those are two different things” bit.ly/3SmaXxA
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How many of you remember where it all began?
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San Holo (@sanholobeats) walks us through his new album’s title track via self-sampling, fake brass and a low-rent 80s keyboard that brought it all together.
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Reason 12 is arriving this year, with an overhauled combinator, new graphics, improved sampling capabilities and more. @reasonstudios
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In our extensive interview with the venerable @HansZimmer we chat about his incredible career, working with @SpitfireAudio and the soundtrack that he's most proud of - bit.ly/2mG7YAd
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We speak to label manager Max, artist & brand manager Liz and @AmelieLens about how EXHALE supports underground artists, what’s in store for its DC-10 parties, and what it means for fans to have a senes of community. musictech.com/features/ameli…
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Kick drums are an integral part of many genres of modern music. Find out how to make them better with a handful of tips.
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Watch: Ableton Live 11 has been announced with comping, new devices, track linking, MPE support and more. Check it all out in our preview video.
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Three new plug-ins from @UAudio in the latest update.
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An easy step-by-step guide on the basics of mastering. ow.ly/PuuS50mMtrI
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No one said making music had to be expensive… ow.ly/TAmp50mMtAs
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Endless reverbs with the new Supermassive 3.0. Find out more: bit.ly/3MTaQWX
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Andy Jones recounts the child-like delight of @PropellerheadSW's ReBirth RB-338 and the ripples we still feel 20 years on... - bit.ly/2BfU9h2 #vintage
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The SH-101 wasn't the only great SH-series synth from @Roland_US. ow.ly/t49r30opj0h
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Grammy-nominated sound sculptor Tycho [@ISO50] explains how he achieves his unique sound in light of his latest album, Simulcast.
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To help keep you entertained during this #StayAtHome period, we’ve decided to give out the full digital edition of MusicTech Issue 200, free of charge!
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This month we’re overwhelmingly honoured to speak to one of the greatest composers on the planet: @HansZimmer. In our 10-page interview we talk to Hans about his recent work with @SpitfireAudio as well as his incredible career. Only in the new issue - bit.ly/2MC0iuk
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🚨🚨🚨Free plug-in alert!!! 🚨🚨🚨Blend sounds from @NI_News' collection of synths over the last 25 years with Twenty Five.
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Is Native Instruments' Massive X a worthy successor? ow.ly/5oDE50veQda
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The latest version of @ArturiaOfficial’s V Collection gains a vocoder, Juno-6, Emulator II and OB-Xa recreation, plus some nifty extras. Is it the king of softsynth collections?
Read our review: ow.ly/6whu50EegS1
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“If something doesn’t work, I’ll think hard about the way I communicate that to the band". This week's long read interview is with @StreetStephen, the producer behind countless Britpop success stories.
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The singer started learning Logic Pro in 2020. She’s now set to release her 16th studio album, Tension, in September. musictech.com/news/music/kyl…
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The Matriarch brings that classic @moogmusicinc sound whilst offering modern creative dimensions.
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It's been seven years since we reviewed the original @KorgUSA Volcas. How many of you still have one in your setup?
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. @NI_News' Komplete 13 packs in 120 instruments and effects – including the long-awaited Guitar Rig 6 Pro.
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🚨 Free plug-in alert 🚨 @valhalladsp updates its interstellar reverb, Supermassive.
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The Grammy-winning mastering engineer explains her process. ow.ly/BqPO50uQ7gA
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.@Ableton goes on the frontline with @kgsounds to explore how she field recordings into her music. Watch the video here - bit.ly/2D1hNTe
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Happy 909 day!
Just how significant is the impact of the TR-909? Jeff Mills, A Guy Called Gerald and Tyree Cooper talk to us about the legendary house hitmaker.
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A few things to bear in mind when going for classic sound.
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Here they are – @UAudio's Volt audio interfaces, simply exuding old-school vibes.
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"We didn’t know that our music would help create such a beautiful, uplifting, inclusive, kind and freaky community but I’m so proud that it has". Grammy-nominated duo, @sofitukker, invite us into their lockdown studio.
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RIP Rupert Neve, 1926-2021. The world’s most influential and prolific audio designer has died at 94. musictech.net/news/industry/…
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. @ISO50 has announced a Weather Remixes album for next month. Find out how he made the masterpiece in our interview with the San Fran producer.
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Meet @chrisrwatson, the field recordist mastermind behind David Attenborough's Frozen Planet and The Green Planet.
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Logic Pro X 10.5 and @WeAreNovation Launchpad. Who's excited about this one?
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Want @moogmusicinc's Model 15 modular synth in your DAW? Here you go.
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We know the pain of a slow computer...maybe we can help?
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A nostalgic look at the Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-55 – a popular early programmable analogue drum machine which also took a turn in the spotlight with the mighty Depeche Mode.
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Tips on writing soundtracks from Hans Zimmer, Junkie XL and more. ow.ly/IfEb50tVUQt
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.@reasonstudios aims to make FM synthesis more accessible with Algoritm.
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Audacity 3 is here, nine years after the last major update.
Read more: musictech.net/news/gear/auda…
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. @bennjordan breaks down NFTs and the blockchain in a new video and highlights the environmental concerns. He also explains how artists can help shape the future of crypto.
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Treat your vocals for nothing! bit.ly/2Lel0hX #FreewareFriday
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Our top picks on freeware synthesisers.
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The @NI_News Maschine celebrates a decade of beat production. ow.ly/JwxU50vEsdl
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Logic Pro 10.4.5 adds dynamic plug-in loading for faster project opening, and a new de-esser. ow.ly/5lXU50uG2Va
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Who says you need wads of cash to get creative?
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Veteran field recordist @chrisrwatson on his latest project, WEATHER: "I like the idea of letting these places speak for themselves"
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As well as asking for your votes on specific product categories, we asked what your product of the year was and the verdict is in! Congratulations to @Genelec (hardware winner) and @PropellerheadSW (software winner) - bit.ly/2iTQD8E #gearoftheyear
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"Be committed to the craft 100 per cent": the multi-platinum hitmaker @JonasBlue. ow.ly/MLI630pcmRh
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Happy birthday to synth pioneer Tom Oberheim! The DMX drum machine, OB-8 polysynth and the SEM are just some of his magnificent machines. What's your favourite?
Read our Vintage Rewind feature on the OB-8 here: musictech.net/reviews/vintag…
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With OSC/Pilot, you can perform live with @deadmau5's tools.
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#ICYMI: We caught up with @ukMPG award-winner @cjmarks, who has made the rapid ascension from enthusiast to studio star - bit.ly/2kHUG5k
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Want to vocode your voice, or simply keep it in tune? ‘Do you believe’ it can be done for free? No? Well, these eight eclectic freeware vocal plug-ins might make you change your tune - bit.ly/2Lel0hX #FreewareFriday
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Columbian-born film & TV composer Juan Dussán shows us his beautiful New York studio and proves that you can go big with a small studio. musictech.net/features/show-…
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Hans Zimmer, Neil Davidge and other icons show us how it's done. ow.ly/lv0R50nGWA6
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The legendary studio is swinging its doors wide open this Summer.
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