Moog Music layoffs provoke dismay in synth community

Several reports have confirmed steep layoffs this week at Moog Music’s Asheville, NC headquarters, shortly following an acquisition by InMusic (parent of Akai, Numark, Alesis, and others). Even in a tough year, these cuts are uniquely significant, as they strike at the brand story of the single best-known name in synths.

Avid, makers of Pro Tools, Media Composer, Sibelius, will go to private equity

As expected, media tech giant Avid is ending its life as a NASDAQ-listed public company and selling to private equity, in a $1.4 billion all-cash acquisition by STG.

Peter Kirn - August 10, 2023

Bandcamp unveils interactive Listening Parties

Listening Parties are a new feature on Bandcamp that do what it sounds like they do. Play your release, talk to fans, and let folks buy the album.

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2023

Aslice, system to compensate producers, added its first performing rights org

Peter Kirn - July 27, 2023

Bandcamp workers won their union – and it could be a sign of things to come

Peter Kirn - May 24, 2023

Waves goes subscription-only; upgrade plan renewals to end

Peter Kirn - March 27, 2023

Soundwide, parent of Native Instruments and iZotope, lays off approximately 8% of staff

Peter Kirn - January 27, 2023

Business Techno: The Game is board game social critique from Poland, now with optional socks

Peter Kirn - December 10, 2022

Bitwig, after overwhelming user feedback, makes Spectral Suite part of Bitwig Studio 4.4

Peter Kirn - October 11, 2022

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