deadmau5 launches new OSC/PAR performance controller for digital artists
Proving to be a multi-faceted artist, deadmau5 dropped a surprise Easter egg for producers and digital artists, introducing a brand new plugin called OSC/PAR. OSC/PAR is an AU and VST3 plugin for macOS and Windows that broadcasts real-time musical events from a preferred DAW into any OSC-capable client over the network. It sends out the transport information, automation events, MIDI notes on
Coronavirus Pandemic causes album sales to plummet to lowest figure in 60 years
Over in the United States, album sales have plummeted amid the on-going coronavirus pandemic and figures show they are lowest they have been in over 60 years. Although you might still think the numbers are pretty high, only an estimated 1.52 million albums were sold during the week starting March 19th, according to entertainment media brand Billboard. They have recognised that both
Steve Aoki re-releases ‘Warp’ on track’s 10 year anniversary
Back in 2009, Steve Aoki and The Bloody Beetroots released a single that would pave the way for dance music. Warp 1.9 was released 10 years ago, and was followed up with Warp 2.0, Warp 1977 and Warp 7.7. Whilst the original 'Warp 1.9' featured hard hitting bass lines and vocals from Steve Aoki, it has been a mainstage stalwart; featuring in sets from
Vinyl records outsell digital downloads for the first time
According to the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA), vinyl record sales out-performed digital downloads and streams in the United Kingdom. During the 48th week of this year, it was reported that £2.4m of vinyl records were sold while only £2.1m for digital music. Compared to November of 2015, digital records sold £3.2m more than vinyl, which shows a drastic change in terms