[ad_1] Office workers aren’t the only ones who can work from home during the coronavirus pandemic — radio DJs can do so, too. Show hosts on Beats 1, Apple Music‘s internet radio station, will be broadcasting from the safety of their homes starting today. According to Apple, they will use FaceTime on their iPhones to […]
Category: Music
Recommended Reading: What happens when bands don’t tour
[ad_1] Ring’s work with police lacks solid evidence of reducing crime Alfred Ng,CNET As data is being revealed on a regular basis, the stats don’t point to any significant reduction in crime caused by police departments’ close association with Ring. Even in areas where crime did go down, it can be difficult to determine if […]
Entertainers pivot to video as coronavirus shutters clubs
[ad_1] The Dropkick Murphys are a Boston institution and have played live shows every St. Patrick’s Day for the past 24 years, though, for obvious reasons, this year’s set was canceled. Luckily, the band was having none of that mess and decided to stream its set live and free over the internet so that St. […]
A beginners guide to buying a synth
[ad_1] Before you buy a synth Let me begin by suggesting that if you’re just looking to explore and see if synthesizers are for you, get some free soft synths and a MIDI controller. It’ll be cheaper and let you try out different styles of synthesis before you go out and drop a bunch of […]
YouTube’s latest series has musicians covering their birthday chart-toppers
[ad_1] The Capaldi episode premieres March 24th. You can expect more like it if this initial foray proves successful, Hyams said. A cover song show represents a familiar and frequently successful strategy (see BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge as an example). It gets artists out of their comfort zones and, in many cases, sheds light […]
Behringer is building a free digital audio workstation
[ad_1] There’s no shortage of options for DAWs, but most of them cost at least a few hundred dollars. Logic Pro is $200 and Pro Tools is $600, for example. There are a few options for hobbyists on a tight budget, such as Reaper, which costs $60. Behringer’s DAW may be most attractive to those […]
Recommended Reading: The AI surveillance company watching Utah
[ad_1] This small company is turning Utah into a surveillance panopticonJason Koebler, Emanuel Maiberg, and Joseph CoxMotherboard If you think Clearview’s AI-powered facial recognition is a major problem, buckle up. An artificial intelligence company called Banjo has agreement with Utah that gives it real-time access to traffic cameras, CCTV/public safety cameras, 911 systems and other […]
YouTube Music’s redesigned playback screen includes lyrics
[ad_1] YouTube Music is still catching up on features, and this time around it’s one of the most important elements: the Now Playing screen you see whenever you listen. After weeks of testing, the Android version’s updated playback screen includes clearer and more persistent buttons, including Up Next (to show your queue), shuffle, repeat and […]
Peloton settles music licensing lawsuit over its exercise videos
[ad_1] Peloton didn’t detail the terms of the settlement, but it sounds like it’s in a position to avoid any future licensing issues with what it’s calling a joint collaboration agreement. “We are pleased the music publishers and their songwriter partners in this case have reached a settlement with Peloton that compensates creators properly and […]
Harmonix’s next music-making puts your DJ skills to the test
[ad_1] The game will come with over 100 songs, with additional downloadable content available. Eventually, the tracklist will include pop, hip-hop, R&B, dance, rock, country, Latin and Caribbean music. The game will offer multiplayer and freestyle modes, plus live challenges. Unlike most other music-making games, users won’t need a special controller to play. When the […]