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Dr. Dre: AI Isn’t a Threat, Just a Tool for Creativity
entertainment12 days ago

Dr. Dre: AI Isn’t a Threat, Just a Tool for Creativity

Dr. Dre argues that AI is a creative tool rather than a threat, comparing it to drum machines and synthesizers and saying only those who have trouble creating fear it. He and Jimmy Iovine describe AI as a new tool to augment creativity, with Dre noting he uses AI to explore ideas. The piece also covers ongoing AI copyright lawsuits in the music industry, Apple Music’s plan to label AI-derived songs, and industry discussions about labeling and licensing AI-produced work.

via Variety|
#ai#beats-by-dre#dr-dre
MPC 3.9 Turns Akai Standalone Units Into Full Synthesizers
technology2 months ago

MPC 3.9 Turns Akai Standalone Units Into Full Synthesizers

Akai’s free MPC OS 3.9 update adds a complete multi-waveform synthesis engine to standalone MPCs and Force, including basic and advanced oscillator types (with FM, ring modulation, and WAVETABLE import) that can layer with samples. It also brings new arranging tools, per-sequencer and per-clip time signatures, and a beta MPC Software with arranger mode and DAW plugin support, making the devices true synthesizers without extra plugins.

via synth anatomy|
#akai-mpc#mpc-39#oscillators
Teenage Engineering Unveils OP-XY: A Premium Groovebox Experience
technology1 year ago

Teenage Engineering Unveils OP-XY: A Premium Groovebox Experience

Teenage Engineering has unveiled the OP-XY, a sophisticated successor to the OP-Z, featuring enhanced sequencing capabilities, a high-res display, and built-in CV for modular integration. Priced at EUR 2299, this luxury instrument boasts a dual-CPU platform, new synth engines, and advanced features like live automation and microtonal tuning. Despite its high cost, the OP-XY is a no-compromise device aimed at serious musicians, offering a rich array of creative tools and connectivity options.

via Create Digital Music|
#music-technology#op-xy#sequencers
music-technology2 years ago

"Korg Unveils Overdue Updates: MicroKorg 2 and KingKorg Neo Now Available for Pre-order!"

Korg announces updates to its virtual analog synthesizers with the KingKorg Neo featuring a new sound engine, 37-key form factor, and 16-band vocoder, while the MicroKorg 2 boasts a new sound engine, 2.8-inch color display, and built-in loop recorder. The KingKorg Neo is set to ship in February for $1,000, while the MicroKorg 2 is expected to hit the market in June with pricing yet to be announced.

via Engadget|
#kingkorg-neo#korg#microkorg-2
"Striking a Chord: Upgrading Your Music Gear for the New Year"
technology-music2 years ago

"Striking a Chord: Upgrading Your Music Gear for the New Year"

The article discusses a variety of music gear that could be part of a musician's New Year's resolution to complete projects or enhance their setup. It includes detailed descriptions and personal commentary on various instruments and gadgets, such as the Les Paul Standard 60s Plain Top, Gibson 1959 ES-335, and the Moog Minimoog Model D, among others. The author expresses interest in each piece of gear for its unique features, historical significance, or personal relevance, and hopes to release a song or two in the coming year.

via KOMO News|
##audioequipment#guitars
"Meta's Free AI Model Transforms Text into Musical Masterpieces"
technology3 years ago

"Meta's Free AI Model Transforms Text into Musical Masterpieces"

Meta has released an open-source AI code called AudioCraft, which allows users to create music and sounds using generative AI. The code consists of three AI models, including MusicGen, which generates music from text inputs, and AudioGen, which creates audio from written prompts. Meta believes that AudioCraft could usher in a new wave of music, similar to how synthesizers revolutionized the industry. However, concerns about copyright infringement and bias in training data remain, and it is yet to be seen if machine-made songs can gain popularity beyond being used for elevator music or stock songs.

via The Verge|
#ai-music-generator#audiocraft#generative-ai
Exclusive San Francisco Business Caters Only to Rock Stars
music3 years ago

Exclusive San Francisco Business Caters Only to Rock Stars

Sequential, a seminal company in music history, operates in a nondescript office building in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. The company, founded by Dave Smith, is responsible for pioneering polyphony in analog synthesizers, integrating microprocessors to store preset sounds, and inventing MIDI. The original Prophet-5 synth, released in 1978, supplied the bass solo in "Burning Down the House" by Talking Heads and helped define the sound of '80s synth-pop bands. Smith's legacy continues in North Beach, where Sequential Circuits operates, and the space boasts showrooms overlooking Stockton Street.

via SFGATE|
#dave-smith#music#music-history