MUSEWIRE - Music News/ -- Today, the folks at Expressive E announced formal release of their v2.0 firmware update for the ground breaking MPE music synthesizer keyboard, the OSMOSE. As an early backer, I have been awaiting this to "firm up" (pun intended) some of the features based on evolution and also user feedback over the past year. OSMOSE ia the next-gen standalone expressive synthesizer that allows a performer-player to add emotion and movement to music with a simple touch. The post Expressive E announces v2.0 firmware update to OSMOSE keyboard instrument appeared first on MuseWire. by C ..read more

/MUSEWIRE/ -- Today, well-regarded long-time benchmarking firm, Primate Labs, who make the venerable Geekbench testing tool, have announced the next generation solution, Geekbench AI 1.0. The new Geekbench AI is a cross-platform AI benchmark that uses real-world machine learning tasks to evaluate AI workload performance. Geekbench AI measures your CPU, GPU, and NPU to determine whether your device is ready for today's and tomorrow's cutting-edge machine learning applications. The post Primate Labs announces new generation benchmark tool, Geekbench AI 1.0 appeared first on MuseWire. by Christop ..read more

MUSEWIRE – Music News / Singer-songwriter Alison Moyet has announced this week her eagerly-awaited, tenth solo studio album, “Key,” to release on October 4, 2024. Marking Alison’s 40-year anniversary as a solo artist, “Key” is an 18-track collection, showcasing the breadth and depth of her artistic creativity and song writing over these four decades to the present and beyond. At the same time, Moyet announced details of her upcoming 2025 world tour. According to Alison’s website and social posts this week, “I wanted to take the opportunity to look at the trajectory of the past four decades ..read more

MUSEWIRE Music News / The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has recently announced the recipients of the 2024 ASCAP Screen Music Awards, including the highly-anticipated winners of the ASCAP Composers’ Choice Awards; honoring the composers whose music enriches the art of visual storytelling. ASCAP is a membership association of more than 975,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. Caption: 2024 ASCAP Screen Music Awards Recognize 93 Prominent Film and TV Composers. The ASCAP Composers’ Choice Awards, chosen by the ASCAP composer and songwriter community, s ..read more

MUSEWIRE / Long time fans of Thomas Dolby have likely noticed over the years the ’80s recording artist losing his hair, often wearing hats on stage in modern solo and group performances. Well, this week (May 17) Dolby posted a video on social and my first thought was “It’s Dolby’s ‘evil twin brother’!” He was going to reveal something new – not a new song, tour or album, but new hair. He posted a full video showing off his new shock of grey hair yesterday, and frankly, he looks great. Thomas Dolby is, of course, most well known for his pop hit, “She Blinded Me with Science.” Recent songs I ha ..read more

/MUSEWIRE – Music Tech News/ — One of the most interesting new virtual instruments I’ve seen in awhile, UVI’s Quadra Modular synthesizer allows you to choose, modify, then combine four different highly-sampled instruments, then cross fade and modulate among them in realtime. UVI’s “Quadra series” instruments are designed to be immediately inspiring, delivering 4 customizable instrument layers with keyzone support, XY and dynamics morphing, fully-editable synthesis and numerous effects. An advanced 64-step arpeggiator and phrase sequencer with pitch drift, scale quantization, and more complete ..read more

/MUSEWIRE – Home Audio News/ — ONKYO has announced its new TX-8470 Network Stereo Receiver for 2024. According to the company it has been “built by and for audiophiles.” The TX-8470 seamlessly combines exceptional audio fidelity for music lovers with modern connectivity options for hassle-free home entertainment. The TX-8470 offers 2-Channel, 110-watts per channel, and is designed for high-performance audio playback, packaged with all modern streaming technologies. It offers uilt-in third-party voice assistants such as Google, Apple and more that allow you to “perfect your home entertainment ..read more

NEW YORK /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — While some industrious individuals are busy looking for their second act, 90-year-old Sybil Evans, longtime resident of Manhattan’s Murray Hill section is still going strong, forging ahead into her third with the Sybil Evans Trio. The dynamic, Brooklyn-born and raised nonagenarian singer was inspired by her 90th birthday to return to her love of bringing her pop-jazz stylings before a live audience. Sybil’s next engagement will be on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the annual Park Avenue Day celebration featuring a street festival. Admission is free and the Sybil ..read more

/MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — ARTURIA today announced a new, innovative stage and studio synthesizer keyboard, they call ASTROLAB, an “Avant-garde Stage Keyboard,” as part of their 25th anniversary in the music instrument business. Accorsing to the company, “Astrolab offers a vast spectrum of classic and modern sounds. AstroLab is a 61-key stage keyboard combining the power of synthesis, intuitive controls, and an innovative ecosystem – inviting musicians to focus on their creative expression and transition seamlessly from studio to stage.” AstroLab provides instant access to 34 iconic instrument ..read more

NEW YORK /MUSEWIRE – Music News/ — Honoring the musical storytellers scoring the past year’s top films, television series and video games, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced this week the nominees for the 2024 ASCAP Composers’ Choice Awards. A first-of-its-kind program among US performing rights organizations, the ASCAP Composers’ Choice Awards gives the ASCAP composer community a forum to recognize the artistic accomplishments of their peers. Chosen by the ASCAP composer community, winners will be revealed on May 9 during an exclusive party celebrating ..read more