The IFPI [International Federation of the Phonographic Industry] has released a new report the finds that in 2012, the global music industry experienced it’s first rise in revenues since 1999. Although it’s not much of an increase, just 0.3 percent, the news of increased profits has been long overdue – 13 years in the making.
Music Fuels Innovation: Download The New 2013 Digital Music Report
February 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
► Emika: Passion + Piano Classical Mix
February 27, 2013 By 1 Comment
The multi-talented Emika takes us on an introspective journey of classically inspired passion and piano with this unique, soothing mix. Soak in it.
Be An Artist, Right now!…Just Do It
February 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Some inspiring advice for the creator in all of us! Filmed at TEDxSeoul, Korean writer Young-ha Kim makes a case for how our society is filled with ‘oppressors of art’ who are responsible for the artistic impulses inside of us being suppressed, killed off at some point while we are growing up, but how this artistic side in us is not gone.
MRI Scans Show Singing & Beatboxing Skills Are Similar To Language Skills
February 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The complexities of the human vocal range are an amazing thing. Take a listen to this segment from The World, and a rare look at what the mouths and throats of a beatboxer and soprano look like while they are performing, part of learned speech functions that as it turns out, are very similar to that of learning various language skills.
US Gets New Copyright Alert System: ‘Six Strikes’ And Your Internet May Be Affected
February 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Starting today, a new copyright alert system is being implemented in the US to prevent piracy. It seems this system has been designed to catch the most casual of pirates, as Computerworld, TorrentFreak and a host of others point out, the system is easy to circumvent and is focuses on monitoring torrent users who don’t take privacy precautions while downloading illegally acquired copyrighted material.
This Week’s #freesamplefriday Roundup
February 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
300 fat and dirty bass sounds, cause you can’t ever have enough of those, some drumming, remixing and splicing tools in this latest edition.
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Take A Look At The New Traktor DJ iPad App
February 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Future Music Magazine takes the brand new Native Instruments Traktor DJ iPad app for a spin in this demo video.
► A/T/O/S – A Taste Of Struggle
February 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Designing Terror: Creating The Sounds Of Dead Space 3
February 22, 2013 By 1 Comment
What is the sound of fear? The audio team at Visceral Games and Electronic arts talk about designing the sounds of Dead Space 3 the newly released game in the series.
Google Glass: The Next Best Game Changer Since iTunes?
February 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Google has released a new video showcasing their forthcoming Goggle Glass, smart eyewear that you might soon be using for some of the tasks your phone is currently handling. Whether taking pictures, video, texting, checking your calendar, email and getting map directions all via voice commands and at a glance, literally. Although hard to believe, Google claims that all the footage in the video below was captured through Glass.
