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USA tariffs update: Bandcamp and Discogs issue warnings, more
Bandcamp and Discogs are issuing warnings. Those involved in media are pointing out that US Presidential authority doesn’t apply to items like CDs and vinyl, publications, and other media. And Bandcamp is even offering sellers the chance to disable sales to the USA. The Trump Administration-induced trade chaos continues.
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Soundtoys gives 100% of sales to Lambda Legal for Pride today and tomorrow
Soundtoys is supporting LGBTQIA+ communities by giving 100% of every purchase today and tomorrow, June 25th and 26th, to Lambda Legal. Here’s more on that organization, and in case you are going on a shopping spree for yourself for charity, a look back at the latest tips and resources on Soundtoys stuff on CDM.
Peter Kirn - June 25, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
Generative AI is “generating” existing pop songs: industry lawsuit
This week, the RIAA is suing the generative AI music startups behind Suno and Udio, claiming they’ve illegally trained their models on copyrighted music. The lawsuit reveals that you can enter simple prompts and get near-perfect clones of existing songs, down to the melody, harmony, lyrics, and arrangements. And you can hear those results for yourself.
Roland and Universal Music Group partner on “AI for Music”
Peter Kirn - March 21, 2024
Music tech Software Stories Tech
Family-owned Auratone win defense of their trademark in Music Tribe / Behringer case
Peter Kirn - July 29, 2021
Gear Music tech Stories Tech
Audacity makers clarify data usage – and there’s not reason to dump the editor yet
Peter Kirn - July 5, 2021
Music tech Software Stories Tech
Behringer update: TC-Helicon hardware mimics IK Multimedia products
Peter Kirn - April 19, 2019
Gear Music tech Stories Tech
Roland has registered the 303, 808 designs as trademarks
Peter Kirn - February 6, 2019
Gear Music tech Tech
Behringer responds to reports, defends reverse engineering
Peter Kirn - June 20, 2018
Gear Music tech Stories
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