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The 2025 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Finalists Will Blow Your Mind

The competition showcases new musical instruments from creative engineers who are pushing the boundaries of instrument design.… Read More The 2025 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Finalists Will Blow Your Mind

February 24, 2025February 24, 202510 Comments

Brian Eno On Artificial Intelligence – “You Have To Close Off All The Avenues Towards Mediocrity”

In the world of music, the rise of AI is both fascinating and infuriating.… Read More Brian Eno On Artificial Intelligence – “You Have To Close Off All The Avenues Towards Mediocrity”

January 7, 202544 Comments

Artificial Intelligence Now Synthesizing Complete Songs In The Style Of Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Katy Perry

San Francisco research lab OpenAI has introduced Jukebox, a neural net that synthesizes music in a variety of artists’ styles….… Read More Artificial Intelligence Now Synthesizing Complete Songs In The Style Of Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Katy Perry

May 1, 2020May 1, 202016 Comments

2019 Margaret Guthman New Instrument Competition Winners Announced

The Georgia Tech School of Music has announced winners of the 2019 Margaret Guthman New Instrument Competition, the World Cup of musical instrument design.… Read More 2019 Margaret Guthman New Instrument Competition Winners Announced

March 13, 2019March 13, 201913 Comments

New Music From Holly Herndon And Her A.I. Spawn – ‘Eternal’

On PROTO, Herndon has been ‘collaborating’ with her AI ‘baby’, Spawn….… Read More New Music From Holly Herndon And Her A.I. Spawn – ‘Eternal’

March 11, 20194 Comments

Junkie XL Explains The ‘Chardonnay Buy’, Plus The Future Of Film Scoring

Holkenborg discusses how he built up his fantastic collection of synths, the difference between a ‘coffee buy’ and a ‘chardonnay buy’ and more.… Read More Junkie XL Explains The ‘Chardonnay Buy’, Plus The Future Of Film Scoring

February 11, 2019February 11, 20195 Comments

MIDI 2.0 Promises Auto-Configuration, Extended Resolution, Tighter Timing & Backward Compatibility

This major update of MIDI paves the way for a new generation of advanced interconnected MIDI devices, while still preserving interoperability with the millions of existing MIDI 1.0 devices.… Read More MIDI 2.0 Promises Auto-Configuration, Extended Resolution, Tighter Timing & Backward Compatibility

January 18, 2019January 18, 201951 Comments

Roger Linn Interview On ‘Nodes & Wires’

The latest episode of Paul Dither’s Nodes & Wires video series features an interview with electronic instrument pioneer Roger Linn.… Read More Roger Linn Interview On ‘Nodes & Wires’

October 2, 20181 Comment

The Future of Audio At The 2018 NAMM Show

A3E, the Advanced Audio + Applications Exchange, will present a series of discussions on The Future of Audio at the 2018 NAMM Show.… Read More The Future of Audio At The 2018 NAMM Show

November 30, 2017November 30, 20176 Comments

ARKit Bringing Augmented Reality Audio To iOS

Here’s a sneak preview of the possibilities of augmented reality audio applications that are possible with iOS 11. … Read More ARKit Bringing Augmented Reality Audio To iOS

September 7, 2017September 7, 201717 Comments

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