Stable Diffusion, generative AI tool, now available in public release

The “hot s***”, open, purportedly ethical generative text-to-image AI generator has now moved from invite-only contexts and Discord to full public availability.

Shazam is 20 years old: history, trivia, and tips

It was 20 years ago today – Shazam, now an Apple subsidiary, first launched and changed how the world identifies tunes. Here’s a look back, including some obscure history.

Peter Kirn - August 19, 2022

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.

Peter Kirn - April 13, 2022

Endlesss collaboration app is free, but you get tokens and NFTs and metaverse in the deal

Peter Kirn - December 16, 2021

As Facebook reveals fundamental flaws, music tech might reexamine the platform’s role

Peter Kirn - October 5, 2021

ROLI hits reboot, files for administration, as it shifts to beginners and subscriptions

Peter Kirn - September 3, 2021

All the Apple Event news: More M1, Podcast Subscriptions, and don’t lose your keys

Peter Kirn - April 20, 2021

Native Instruments and iZotope now sister companies, with backing from Francisco Partners

Peter Kirn - March 11, 2021

Teenage Engineering are going deeper into consumer design, with startup Nothing

Peter Kirn - February 25, 2021

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