Hip hop production

JAM Audio Takes Vinyl Beyond Wires With Spun Out Turntable

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Sound, Hip hop production, Turntablism, Music, Audio electronics, Sound recording, Phonograph, Thomas Edison, M-Audio

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lifestyle audio maker JAM Audio announced today their anticipated entry into the U.S. turntable market with the release of their Spun Out wireless turntable.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lifestyle audio maker JAM Audio announced today their anticipated entry into the U.S. turntable market with the release of their Spun Out wireless turntable.
  • Merging the warm rich sounds of classic vinyl with the fuss-free technology of today, Spun Out provides the perfect introduction for beginning vinyl listeners or budget-friendly turntable addition for avid collectors.
  • Complete with three speed settings, Spun Out operates at 33-, 45 and 78 RPM for a sleek, versatile vinyl solution.
  • "JAM Audio has a history providing high-quality wireless audio products at an affordable price.

LANDR Adds 1 Million Sounds to its Platform and Brings Artificial Intelligence into Samples

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Audio engineering, LANDR, Sound, Music, Sampling, Hip hop production

MONTREAL andLOS ANGELES and BERLIN, Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- LANDR , the creative platform for musicians, has added one million royalty-free sounds to its samples database and launched the world's first AI-powered Sample Recommendation Service.

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  • MONTREAL andLOS ANGELES and BERLIN, Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- LANDR , the creative platform for musicians, has added one million royalty-free sounds to its samples database and launched the world's first AI-powered Sample Recommendation Service.
  • LANDR released a free, curated samples marketplace in 2018 with thousands of royalty-free sounds from renowned artists and producers.
  • The site's success inspired LANDR's team to take on a new challenge: use its expertise in artificial intelligence to help musicians find the right sounds, faster.
  • The redesigned LANDR Samples platform comes with a built-in recommendation tool called Selector, which uses AI to deliver sound suggestions to artists based on their personal aesthetic and approach.

Music Synthesizers Market Size Worth $78.11 Million by 2023 - Technavio

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Professional services, Consulting, Music, Bass, Hip hop production, New wave music, Rhythm section, Synthesizer, Market research

The global music synthesizers market size is poised to reach USD 78.11 million by 2023, according to a new report by Technavio, progressing at a CAGR of close to 3% during the forecast period.

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  • The global music synthesizers market size is poised to reach USD 78.11 million by 2023, according to a new report by Technavio, progressing at a CAGR of close to 3% during the forecast period.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190709005399/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report on the global music synthesizers market 2019-2023.
  • The music synthesizers market is moderately fragmented with a large number of players occupying the market share.
  • Thus, the emergence of AI-powered music synthesizers is expected to one of the crucial music synthesizers market trends during the forecast period.

Take Your Performance Anywhere: Pioneer DJ Introduces the New DDJ-800 Controller, Designed for rekordbox dj – 2-Channel DJ Controller with Professional Performance Capabilities in a Compact, Portable Body

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Entertainment, Music, Technology, Consumer electronics, Online Retail, Software, Audio, Video, General Entertainment, Retail, Specialty, Music, DJ equipment, Sound, Electronic music, Hip hop production, Electronic dance music, Turntablism, DJing, DJ controller, Disc jockey, Jog dial, FX

The DJ controller also features Color On Jog Display, giving you all the information you need for professional performances right in the center of each jog wheel.

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  • The DJ controller also features Color On Jog Display, giving you all the information you need for professional performances right in the center of each jog wheel.
  • It comes with a bundled license key for our professional DJ performance application rekordbox dj, worth $129.
  • *3 Beat FX, Sound Color FX, and selected other rekordbox features are not available when rekordbox dj is not connected.
  • *5 To use rekordbox dj on your computer without connecting the DDJ-800, activate the rekordbox dj license (a license key card is included in the box).

Music Creation Platform Splice Raises $57.5 Million Series C; Announces $15 Million Paid To Artists Who Distribute Sounds On The Platform

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Computing, Intellectual property law, Creative works, Films, Splice, Royalty payment, Hip hop production

In addition to the next chapter of funding, Splice also announced that it has paid $15 million in royalties to music creators who distribute their sounds through the company's artist-to-artist sample service, Splice Sounds .

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  • In addition to the next chapter of funding, Splice also announced that it has paid $15 million in royalties to music creators who distribute their sounds through the company's artist-to-artist sample service, Splice Sounds .
  • The affordable subscription-based sample library used by Top 40 hitmakers, Grammy Award-winners, and bedroom producers gives creators access to a library of over 3 million sounds.
  • "Splice is truly becoming a platform for the millions of musicians we dreamed of when we first started building it," said Splice co-founder and CEO Steve Martocci.
  • Splice will use the new investment to improve its existing marketplaces and workflow tools, as well as to explore new ideas.

DJ Forrest of Xceptional DJs + Photobooths Named 1 of 3 Best Rated DJs in Houston

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Thursday, February 21, 2019
Entertainment, Music, Events, Concerts, Audio mixing, Disc jockey, Disco, Electronic dance music, Hip hop production, Turntablism, Music, Mass media, Sound

DJ Forrest Houston is in the recent spotlight after being one of those awarded the title "3 Best Rated DJs in Houston" again in 2019.

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  • DJ Forrest Houston is in the recent spotlight after being one of those awarded the title "3 Best Rated DJs in Houston" again in 2019.
  • He says, "Overplayed songs can be just as annoying for us as DJs as they are for others.
  • DJ Forrest founded Xceptional DJs + Photobooths , an A+ rated Better Business Bureau accredited company specializing in high-end, high-profile events back in 1999.
  • For the latest news and updates, follow DJ Forrest on Facebook and Instagram @djforresthouston
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InventHelp Inventor Designs Mess-free Accessory for Instant Lottery Tickets (TPA-2827)

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Human behavior, Music, Audio engineering, DJing, Hip hop production, Rap metal, Rap rock, Scratching, Invention, Lottery, Louisiana Lottery Corporation

The invention provides an easy and effective way to scratch the covering on an instant lottery ticket.

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  • The invention provides an easy and effective way to scratch the covering on an instant lottery ticket.
  • The invention features a novel design that is easy to use so it is ideal for adults.
  • The inventor described the invention design.
  • "My design enables you to easily clean up after scratching lottery tickets."

Meet the HDJ-X10C

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Thursday, January 17, 2019
Entertainment, Music, Technology, Consumer electronics, Online Retail, Hardware, Audio, Video, Mobile, Wireless, Retail, Specialty, Audio engineering, Sound, Audio electronics, Mass media, Turntablism, Audio mixing, Electronic dance music, Hip hop production, Disc jockey, Headphones, Sound recording and reproduction

The new model features enhancements to the design of the popular HDJ-X10, which offers outstanding audio quality, lasting durability and flexible functionality for professional DJs.

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  • The new model features enhancements to the design of the popular HDJ-X10, which offers outstanding audio quality, lasting durability and flexible functionality for professional DJs.
  • Special materials used only in the HDJ-X10C DJ headphones help you hear your tracks with superior sound quality.
  • Metal plating on the front plate of each housing part enables higher resolution sound reproduction with a wider frequency range and improved localization.
  • 1,000 pairs of the limited-edition HDJ-X10C DJ headphones will be available from late-January 2019 at an MAP of $599.

Original Vinyl Sound, New Wireless Freedom with Sony's PS-LX310BT Turntable

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Loudspeakers, Sound, Hip hop production, Turntablism, Audio engineering, Phonograph, Thomas Edison, Audio electronics, Soundbar, Headphones, Electrical engineering

With this new turntable, Sony fuses the much-loved vinyl sound quality with the convenience of connecting wirelessly to enjoy clear, natural sound.

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  • With this new turntable, Sony fuses the much-loved vinyl sound quality with the convenience of connecting wirelessly to enjoy clear, natural sound.
  • "Whether you're a vinyl aficionado or just starting your collection, this turntable brings modern technology and design to the timeless experience of vinyl."
  • The LX310BT brings the warm sound of vinyl to any wireless speaker, soundbar or headphones with the addition of a built-in Bluetoothtransmitter, providing complete listening freedom.
  • The PS-LX310BT wireless turntable will be available from select Sony authorized audio dealers in spring 2019 with an MSRP of $199.99.

Elevate your Vinyl with Technics' Latest Direct Drive Turntable

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Monday, January 7, 2019
Consumer electronics, Sound, Audio electronics, DJ equipment, Turntablism, Turntables, Electric motors, Hip hop production, Technics, Phonograph, Direct drive mechanism, Stator

The SL-1500C inherits the brand's high-end sound quality concept and adds a host of original Technics technologies, such as a coreless direct drive motor and high-sensitivity tonearm.

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  • The SL-1500C inherits the brand's high-end sound quality concept and adds a host of original Technics technologies, such as a coreless direct drive motor and high-sensitivity tonearm.
  • The SL-1500C is a complete turntable system designed for a wide range of users, including dedicated audio enthusiasts and vinyl record music lovers.
  • The high-quality sound realized by the exceptional S/N ratio and high rotation accuracy of the direct drive system uniquely employed in Technics turntable products has captivated the hearts of audiophiles throughout the world.
  • It uses a single-rotor, coreless direct drive motor in which the stator has no core and eliminates the rotation irregularity called cogging.