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Views of electronic music videos on TikTok have overtaken those from the indie genre for the first time in the app’s history. According to The Guardian, posts tagged with #ElectronicMusic attracted more than 13 billion views in 2024 — a 45 per cent jump from the previous year, which itself had seen a 100 per cent increase compared to 2022. That breakneck growth has outpaced both the “indie and alternative” and “rap and hip-hop” categories, marking a significant moment for the genre’s presence

A new report has revealed that electronic music has risen in worth by six per cent, totalling at $12.9 billion in 2024. The data comes from the newly published IMS Business Report 2025 with assistance from MIDia Research. It shows the majority of revenue was created by festivals and clubs, as well as things like merch and sponsorships. READ MORE: “I needed a big name people would remember, even if it’s attached to infamy”: Someone’s bought some Fyre IP – and plans to launch a streaming servic

Sir Elton John has slammed the UK government as “absolute losers” over its handling of artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright law, accusing ministers of siding with big tech firms at the expense of artists. Speaking on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the music icon criticised Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government for rejecting proposals from the House of Lords that would have forced AI developers to disclose the copyrighted materials they use to train their models. R

Michael B. Tretow, an audio engineer who worked extensively with ABBA – and was often called the group’s ‘fifth member’ – has died aged 80. In light of the news, all four members of the Swedish pop powerhouse have issued emotional tributes praising Tretow’s role in crafting the ABBA sound over the course of their career. READ MORE: Zeds Dead sampled a century of sound to create their new sci-fi bass odyssey In a collective post on the ABBA Facebook page, Björn Ulvaeus says Tretow’s “importa

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On my latest podcast episode: Listen to it at BobbyOInnerCircle.com, or on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Mixcloud, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, TunIn Radio, and RadioPublic. Enjoy the show! On my latest podcast episode: Listen to it at BobbyOInnerCircle.com, or on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Mixcloud, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, TunIn Radio, and RadioPublic. Enjoy the show! The post Engineer/Baker Randall Michael Tobin Pt2, Warners May Buy Tunecore, And Most Popular Synthesizers On

Erica Synths has offered the first glimpse of its HEXDRUMS drum machine, which is due to launch later this year. HEXDRUMS is an analogue drum machine made in collaboration with Canadian Eurorack module manufacturer, Hexinverter. In 2022, the company announced its closure, and Erica Synths later took over its catalogue. The brand has since re-released a number of its products, namely its drum modules. READ MORE: Reason Studios’ Arpeggio Lab is a pattern-generating “cure for creative block” H

En nuestra revisión a largo plazo de los monitores PreSonus Eris Pro 8 y Sub 10, descubrimos que tenían un valor tremendo... The post Evaluación De Los Altavoces PreSonus Eris Pro appeared first on FutureMusic the latest news on future music technology DJ gear producing dance music edm and everything electronic. View the full article

As a music producer, engineer, or studio owner, investing in high-quality studio monitors is paramount to achieving professional-grade sound reproduction. The post Exceptional Performance and Value: A Comprehensive Review of the Adam A8H Studio Monitors appeared first on Gearjunkies - Music tech news, Reviews, Videos, Synthesizers, Studio, Recording. View the full article

Excite Audio has released Motion: Fractal, a granular plugin that can transform and manipulate audio in real time through dual granular engines and rhythmic effects. The launch marks the third plugin within its Motion series, joining Motion: Dimension (space and time modulation) and Motion: Harmonic (dynamic distortion modulation). Excite Audio says Fractal can offer “endless motion, texture, and modern sonic transformation”. READ MORE: Waves’ ILLUGEN text-to-sound engine can create sounds no

FabFilter's Pro-R 2 is an excellent sequel with enough enhancements and new features to make upgrading an easy decision... The post FabFilter Pro-R 2 Reverb Plug-In Review appeared first on FutureMusic the latest news on future music technology DJ gear producing dance music edm and everything electronic. View the full article

FAC Punchlab is an all-in-one processing solution that comes loaded with nine modules and boasts a user-friendly GUI with comprehensive metering and feedback. View the full article

Fender Studio has arrived, and with its one-tap recording, range of amp sims and jam tracks and simple-to-understand user interface, it could very well be a disruptor to existing simplified DAW offerings like GarageBand and BandLab. Available on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux, Fender Studio can be downloaded on any computer or mobile device, offering a simple recording and editing solution for anyone looking to quickly capture their ideas when inspiration strikes. READ MORE: The best

Final Audio has unveiled the DX6000, the first entry in its all-new DX headphones series. Crafted “entirely from the ground up”, the brand’s latest open-back headphones employ proprietary driver technology to deliver a speaker-like listening experience that’s both highly transparent and emotionally expressive. READ MORE: Audeze’s LCD-S20 headphones are the most affordable in its LCD series – and pack in its ground-breaking SLAM technology To start, at the heart of the DX6000 is a

FM synthesis might sound like a scary topic to you. Or you might think that it’s only good for those Brostep bass growls. However, FM synthesis is an essential building block of sound design. And although it might seem overwhelming initially, it doesn’t have to be that way. This is why we’ve made this guide […] The post FM Synthesis: The Beginner’s Guide to Crazy Sounds (2024) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Focusrite and Novation have announced the launch of their Spring Sale, with discounts now applied to a range of audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, and synthesizers until the end of April 2024. View the full article

Formant shifting is an extremely powerful tool. At the turn of a knob, it can turn dull vocal samples into something exciting. If you’ve never experimented with formant shifting, then this is the guide for you. Together, we are going to look at: Let’s get started! 👇 What is Formant Shifting? 🤔 Before diving deeper […] The post Formant Shifting: Why You Should Use It On Every Vocal Sample appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

The sequel nobody asked for – but somehow still sold tickets – has officially been postponed. That’s right, Fyre Festival 2 is off. For now, at least. Less than two months out from its proposed 30 May to 2 June run, the notorious festival’s second chapter has been shelved. The news first trickled out in emails sent to ticket holders and newsletter subscribers, before being confirmed by ABC News. READ MORE: “I need to build the room I want to play in”: Floating Points has created his very own

The Erica Synths Syntrx II, a monophonic analog synthesizer, stays true to its modular design, drawing inspiration from the 1970s The post Gearjunkies video – The Erica Synths Syntrx II in 23 Minutes appeared first on Gearjunkies - Music tech news, Reviews, Videos, Synthesizers, Studio, Recording. View the full article

Fancy getting your hands on over 18,000 new sounds courtesy of IK Multimedia? Plugin Boutique has your back. The brand’s sound and groove workstation SampleTank 4 MAX v2 is currently on sale for just £49.99 – but the deal ends 2 June. With a usual retail price of £282, SampleTank 4 MAX v2 is the comprehensive SampleTank experience, cramming all 88 SampleTank products into one package. This includes all 28 SampleTank 4 libraries, every legacy library from SampleTank 3, and all 34 synths included

Native Instruments has launched its Summer of Sound sale, and over at Plugin Boutique until 30 June, you can get up to 74 percent off a huge range of NI products. Most notable, perhaps, is Massive, which you can get for just £24.50… For those new to the music production game or simply needing a refresher, Massive is widely regarded as one of the go-to soft synths on the market, alongside the likes of Serum 2, which was launched earlier this year. READ MORE: IK Multimedia Total Studio 5 review

The new SlatFusor CT brings a triangular bass trap unit to GIK Acoustics' range of combined absorption/diffusion acoustic panels.  View the full article

HEDD Audio has launched a new pair of loudspeakers – and is calling them its “most advanced analogue speakers to date”. Handcrafted and assembled in Berlin, the TYPE 05 A-CORE and TYPE 07 A-CORE two-way active speakers feature components in the company’s existing MK2 monitor line and Tower Mains system. READ MORE: The best free and paid-for plugins you need to know about this week In terms of such components, the A-CORE range uses the MK2 line’s Air Motion Transformer tweeter, which is sa

€599 each, hedd.audio Berlin-based manufacturer HEDD Audio stands out from the competition with its innovative and accurate audio products. Now, it’s bringing two new active monitors to its portfolio, which promise unparalleled quality in their price range. The larger of the two, the Type 07 A-Core, features a seven-inch mid/bass driver, while the smaller Type 05 we have here comes with, you guessed it, a five-inch unit. READ MORE: IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Pro: Superb for on-the-go p

Allan J. Hall had no intention of building synthesizers for a living when he first created the MiniMod. It was a DIY project purely for himself. He’d played guitar and dabbled in keyboards for years as a hobby, but it wasn’t a career. Then, he sold the company he owned and, suddenly, Hall says, “I didn’t really need to do much and I had a lot of spare time.” Free from the responsibility of running a 25,000 square-foot factory building decorative fireplaces (and a few million dollars richer), he