LA Wildfire Relief Resources, Arturia Augmented Series, Dusky spotlight
Studio Tool You Need 🎹
The Arturia Augmented Series is a line of software instruments that combine standard sounds with AI-driven enhancements. Each plugin in the series integrates additional layers of motion and texture, allowing for more complex and evolving sounds than traditional instruments. These instruments use a blend of sampled sounds and synthesis techniques, incorporating dynamic modulation and adaptive effects that respond in real-time to user input. For example, Augmented Grand, Augmented Strings, Augmented Voices, and Augmented Brass each take acoustic sounds and apply unique processing to create evolving, textured sounds. The series focuses on offering tools that expand upon standard acoustic sounds through modern sound design processes, without necessarily mimicking traditional instrument behavior. The result is a set of instruments aimed at sound manipulation rather than strict realism, designed for users looking for unconventional sonic textures. Check it out here!
Production Sauce 🎵
Poetmistry takes a dive into sound design with some of ableton’s stock effects. He makes an instrument rack and maps some macros to Ableton’s echo plugin, then he hits the random button and creates some “weird stuff.” His approach is very experimental, creative, and makes the most out of stock effects. Check it out here!
News You Should Hear About ⚠️
Los Angeles has been devastated by the worst wildfires in the city's history. As the community rebuilds, music organizations have created outreach efforts for artists impacted by the natural disaster.
If you have been impacted by the wildfires or know an artist who has been, reach out to the following organizations for help:
- MusicCares
- ASCAP Emergency Relief Fund
- SONA Foundation Songwriter Fund
- Backline
- Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
- Entertainment Community Fund
- NAMM
- Fender
- Guitar Center Music Foundation
An Industry Secret They Don't Want You To Know 🤫
Starlight PR is known for its effective PR campaigns, social campaigns, and artist branding. Their popular campaigns include the 4-Week Next Level Campaign, which features a dedicated PR team, podcast and radio interviews, magazine and blog targeting, and playlist placement. The Social X campaign covers Spotify promotion, Spotify playlist placement, organic TikTok growth, and a dedicated PR team. The Starter Package includes a press release, live interview, dedicated PR team, and placement in blogs and magazines. Starlight PR specializes in Spotify promotion, radio, magazines, blogs, playlist placements, and podcasts. They have worked with clients such as Cardi B, Post Malone, and Alessia Cara. Check it out here!
Artists We Love 🎤
If you were into the electronic scene in the 2010s, you've definitely heard of Dusky. This duo had the festival scene on lock, with exceptional music that brought a lot of inspiration from deep house, tech house, and even downtempo. Their 2016 album, Outer, is one of our favorites – Ingrid Is A Hybrid, Spruce, Sort It Out Sharon, are some of our favorites! Check it out on Spotify and Apple Music!
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