Ricky Iuliucci

Daniel Ek, the Chief Executive Officer of Spotify, sold 250,000 shares of Spotify stock last week, raking in $57 million from the divestment. This sale coincided with Spotify’s strong performance in the fourth quarter of 2023, marked by stellar financial earnings. Spotify, the leading music streaming platform, reported a noteworthy increase in its current active users, boasting a remarkable 23% increase to reach an impressive 602 million users. Furthermore, the paying subscriber base experienced a substantial 15% growth compared to the previous year, reaching 236 million subscribers.

Drum machines have experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years, fueled by shifting musical tastes, technological advancements, and increased accessibility to music production tools. According to a report

What is Nexus by reFX & what is it used for? Nexus 3 is a highly capable ROMpler plugin used by music producers all around the world. It provides a catalogue of high quality sounds that can readily be used in tracks. While these widely used sounds are professionally crafted and pack quite the punch, these alternatives for Nexus ensure a variety of choices for producers looking to experiment with different sonic textures.

In a recent video, Rezz demonstrates the techniques used to create “CAN YOU SEE ME?”. These insights provide a practical look into Rezz’s production techniques, offering a glimpse into her innovative approach to electronic music. This article will highlight some of the plugins used for creating the track.

Waves is widely regarded as one of the top companies in professional digital audio technology for its cutting-edge mixing and mastering plugins. Mixing and mastering still stands as one of the most challenging things to master especially for producers just starting out or are in their early phase of music production. So the question arises why is mixing and mastering so tough?

Synthgpt is a VST plugin set to revolutionize digital synthesis. The prompt-based plugin creates unique synth presets based on text-based user prompts. Created by Fadr, Synthgpt is currently in its Beta stage.

James Hype released a tutorial taking you step by step through the project file of his latest Beatport #1 hit “ VIBRATE”. The 15-minute video is packed with useful tips and tricks for any music producer looking for a new perspective. This article will go over some of the tools used in t his latest club anthem.

Audio-Technica has launched the Narukami line, and it’s not for the faint at heart. Targeting the high-end customer, the HPA-KG Naru integrated tube amplifier and ATH-AWKG headphones have been carefully engineered to mark the brand’s 60th anniversary.

FL Studio Mobile has recently launched its 4.5 update. The already capable mobile DAW receives 3 new effects as well as notable workflow improvements. From new effects to general improvements, Image-Line continues to deliver a powerful yet lightweight DAW for producers on the go.

Alesis Strata Prime is the latest electronic drum kit announced leveraging the BFD 3 sound engine. Designed for professional musicians, this drum kit is a testament to how far electronic drum kits have developed over the years. The kit provides musicians with an incredible amount of value at a competitive price