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Get lost in the sounds of YouTube’s growing ambient modular synth community
In recent weeks, modular synth jam videos have started popping up more frequently on YouTube. The videos center on the gear, with hands coming in and out of frame to slowly adjust a knob or push a fader. And they’re all quite relaxing to watch. → Read More
Leica and Olympus are offering free virtual courses and talks for photographers
Camera makers Leica and Olympus have announced initiatives to offer free courses and talks for photographers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, last week Nikon made its entire curriculum of online photography classes free until the end of April. → Read More
How Thao & The Get Down Stay Down made a music video on Zoom
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Oakland-based band Thao & The Get Down Stay Down had a problem. Their plan to shoot a music video for their single "Phenom" was abruptly canceled as shelter-in-place orders rolled in. But then the band’s manager had an idea. What if they shot the music video entirely within Zoom? → Read More
Serato now has a free edition of its music-making software
Popular DJ and music production software company Serato has released an update to its Serato Studio DAW, and it comes with a big change: there’s now a free edition. Serato Studio is a digital audio workstation like Ableton or Logic, but it has features that are geared toward DJs and beat-makers. → Read More
SoundCloud now lets artists add a direct donation button to their page
SoundCloud has introduced a new donation button that artists can add to their profile to help offset the financial repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative provides an additional way for fans to directly support acts on SoundCloud. → Read More
Grimes posted the music stems and video files for her single so anyone can remix it
Grimes recently released a new music video for “You’ll Miss Me When I’m Not Around,” and it came with a surprise: an invitation for anyone to remix the song or video “because we’re all in lockdown.” → Read More
Spotify and Warner agree to an ‘expanded’ global licensing deal
Spotify and Warner Music Group have announced that they have renewed their global licensing agreement. Spotify now holds long-term licensing agreements with two of the three major labels: Warner and Sony. → Read More
This app lets musicians remotely jam out on loops in real time
Collaborative music-making app Endlesss is now available for iOS. It’s a collaborative "virtual musical hangout with a live chat room" that lets multiple users build and change loops of music in real time. → Read More
Leaked image shows Apple’s Logic Pro X getting GarageBand iOS features
It looks like big updates are coming to Apple’s professional music software, Logic Pro X. Apple mistakenly published a mockup showing ported functions from Logic Pro X’s little software brother, GarageBand. The image has since been replaced on Apple’s website but a cache confirms it’s real. → Read More
Apple’s Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro X are getting 90-day fee trials
Apple’s creative professional apps — video editing software Final Cut Pro X and music production suite Logic Pro X — will both have a free 90-day trial for a limited time. The 90-day trial is available now for Final Cut Pro X and will arrive "in the coming days" for Logic Pro X. → Read More
Here are a bunch of free music apps and sample packs while we’re all stuck inside
Over the past few weeks, several music companies have responded to the novel coronavirus pandemic by offering freebies. A few were already free, but the majority are only free for a limited time. There are tons of deals available, so get ready to hunker down with some new digital toys. → Read More
Bandsintown will help musicians get faster access to Twitch monetization
Concert notification service Bandsintown has partnered with Twitch to help out artists who are unable to tour because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The partnership lets qualified Bandsintown artists bypass the normal qualifications needed to become a Twitch Affiliate. → Read More
Spotify is revoking support for all third-party DJ apps
Spotify will no longer work with third-party DJ apps starting on July 1st, 2020. The news was posted by Algoriddim, the developer behind a popular DJ software for iOS called Djay. → Read More
Verizon is giving all mobile customers 15GB of data during the coronavirus pandemic
Verizon has announced that it is automatically adding 15GB of high-speed data to wireless plans in response to the coronavirus pandemic, among other efforts. → Read More
SoundCloud and Twitch just made it easier for musicians to monetize live streams
SoundCloud has teamed up with Twitch for an initiative to help indie musicians who are feeling a financial strain due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The partnership lets SoundCloud artists fast-track new Twitch accounts to Affiliate status, which unlocks Twitch’s monetization tools. → Read More
Bandsintown adds live stream concert alerts as more musicians head online
As more musicians kick off online concerts amid the coronavirus pandemic, Bandsintown is launching a new feature to support them. The concert notification service can now push out a "watch live" notification when musicians are live streaming shows. → Read More
Bandsintown adds live stream concert alerts as more musicians head online
As more musicians kick off online concerts amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Bandsintown is launching a new feature to support them. The concert notification service can now push out a “watch live” notification when musicians are live-streaming shows. → Read More
Bandcamp is waiving sales fees today to help artists impacted by coronavirus pandemic
Online music marketplace Bandcamp is waiving its revenue share on sales today in order to help musicians who are impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The platform normally takes 15 percent of each digital sale and 10 percent of each merchandise purchase. → Read More
Tours are canceled, so musicians are turning to Twitch
Marc Rebillet is part of a fast-growing community of musicians who are migrating to digital platforms to perform "quaranstreams" during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indie artists are overwhelmingly flocking to Twitch, as it offers an abundance of ways to make money. → Read More
Moog and Korg are offering synth apps for free while we’re all stuck at home
As the coronavirus pandemic has shut down clubs, parties, and festivals around the world, many are now sitting at home trying to find ways to fill their time. In response, music companies Moog and Korg have made certain synth apps free for a limited time. → Read More