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Soundwide = NI + iZotope + Brainworx + Plugin Alliance – what to know, what to grab for free
Music merger and acquisition season continues. The latest development is the addition of Brainworx and Plugin Alliance to the conglomeration of NI and iZotope. But there’s one important note you might have missed – and some software you should go download for free for the occasion.
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Epic Games just bought Bandcamp – so what does that mean?
Epic Games, makers of Unreal Engine, the Epic Games Store, and Fortnite, just bought Bandcamp. The promise is that the core Bandcamp platform as we know it will remain – but this means a big shift in where opportunities on Bandcamp might go.
Peter Kirn - March 2, 2022
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As Facebook reveals fundamental flaws, music tech might reexamine the platform’s role
In just 48 hours, we’ve been treated both to whistleblower testimony that questions Facebook’s impact on society – and a massive technical outage that shows our dependence on it (and its fragility). Maybe it’s time for the world of music to stop treating Facebook as inevitable and entirely benign.
Peter Kirn - October 5, 2021
Music tech Tech Web
ROLI hits reboot, files for administration, as it shifts to beginners and subscriptions
Peter Kirn - September 3, 2021
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Audacity makers clarify data usage – and there’s not reason to dump the editor yet
Peter Kirn - July 5, 2021
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Apple’s platform squeeze holds back music and creativity, too – so will there be consequences?
Peter Kirn - June 17, 2020
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