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The Big Story
A German court rules against Suno’s AI training
The court found that Suno’s AI training infringed copyright in a case brought by GEMA. For producers and rights holders, the legal fight over training data is no longer theoretical.
via MusicTech
Software
rekordbox tightens LINK EXPORT security
Version 7.2.17 is out with one listed improvement: enhanced LINK EXPORT security. Not glamorous, but worth taking if that workflow gets your library into the booth.
via rekordbox · Jul 30
Glitch2 is now free
Kieran Foster’s influential sequenced multi-effect has been made free by his sister in his memory. A useful piece of electronic-music history, now available to everyone.
via CDM · Aug 2
The Feed
Traxsource and TIDAL step up AI detection
Both platforms have introduced tools targeting AI-generated music and fraudulent tracks. The cleanup of digital catalogs is becoming a platform-level job.
via Mixmag
SoundCloud buys Nina Protocol
Nina’s independent-music platform will migrate into SoundCloud, with artists able to carry over followers, music and other work. Another corner of independent distribution is being folded into a much larger platform.
via Mixmag
Gear
An unofficial Push 3 hack opens up the hardware
Push Hack provides unofficial access to Push 3’s display, drives and MIDI. Interesting territory for tinkerers; sensible territory to approach with a backup plan.
via CDM · Aug 3