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Zedd Announces Immersive “Diorama” NFT With New Music, His Most Ambitious Visual Project Yet
In the increasingly oversaturated world of NFTs, Zedd sought out to create something that stood out. In his words, he wanted to create “the best NFT there is.” By the looks of it, his latest effort in the very least certainly deserves to be in the conversation. The immersive visuals guide us through a journey of miniature rooms and environments to the inimitable sounds of Zedd. In his announcement, the Grammy-winning artist explained that initially he was using one particular synth to soundtrack the clip, but upon seeing the finished product, he returned to square one to switch things up. The final result is a melody that morphs with the visual environments, appropriately framing the mood and tone of each scene. At the tail end of the journey, the camera takes us into one of th...
Watch How David Guetta’s Avatar Was Created for Sensorium Galaxy’s Immersive VR Concerts
David Guetta has performed in so many places on Earth that he essentially had nowhere to turn but the metaverse. Back in September 2020, Guetta announced a partnership with Sensorium Corporation, a company positioning itself as a disruptor of the intersection of virtual reality and live music with its flagship social VR platform. The alliance will find Guetta creating a series of exclusive performances in the immersive Sensorium Galaxy, which is angling to go public later in 2021. The French dance music vet will be performing in PRISM, one of Sensorium Galaxy’s first two worlds to be debuted. Developed in partnership with fabled nightlife mogul Yann Pissenem, PRISM will feature virtual AI-driven performances from Guetta and a number of his iconic contemporaries, such as Car...
deadmau5 Launches New Plugin for Music Producers and Digital Artists
deadmau5 has launched his latest performance tool, a plugin called OSC/PAR. OSC/PAR is an AU/VST3 plugin developed to bridge the gap between live DAW (digital audio workstation) performances and the interoperability of OSC (open sound control) protocols. From its simplistic user interface, the tool is able to broadcast live musical elements from any DAW and seamlessly channel them through OSC-capable clients via WIFI or a local network connection, translating the MIDI notes, song list, and other transport information for VJ software. “OSC/PAR was originally developed as an essential need for a stage to FOH networking solution,” deadmau5 said in a press release issued to announce the plugin. “I’m actually pretty stoked to be sharing this with everyone as a han...
Pioneer DJ’s VM Series is Here—And it’s the Perfect Production Monitor
More than ever before, the present calls for electronic music production and performance in the home space, and artists are seeking studio upgrades for the best possible audio experience. Leading audio brand Pioneer DJ understands, and seeks to deliver that experience with its new VM Series near-field monitor speaker line. The VM Series offers three studio monitor selections—the VM-50, VM-70, and VM-80—all of which deliver a clean, unadulterated, and true sound with flat voicing that’s a perfect selection for veteran and aspiring producers and DJs alike. A four-millimeter-thick rigid brushed aluminum front baffle is specially designed to suppress resonance and reduce vibration in the VM series monitors, and gives them a sleek and modern look suited for a professional ...
Giveaway: Enter to Win Pioneer’s All-In-One DDJ-SB3 Controller
Pioneer DJ and EDM.com are teaming up to give away one hopeful DJ a new DDJ-SB3 setup. Released in 2018, this is an ideal controller for anyone looking to simplify learning to DJ on a comprehensive system. The setup allows users to quickly pick up the essentials of mixing mechanics, transitioning, managing cues, applying FX and much more. Fans can enter to win now via the link below. The DDJ-SB3 allows DJs to manage their sessions with a lite version of the industry-standard Serato DJ software. After mastering the basics, users can upgrade to Serato DJ Pro while using the same system to unlock additional features. One notable thing about the DDJ-SB3 that sets it apart is a proprietary scratching technology developed with input from DMC Champion DJ Jazzy Jeff. The ...
Sam Feldt on the Launch of Fangage 2.0, Collaborating With Kesha, and More
Known for his signature uplifting sound, dance music beatsmith and music entrepreneur Sam Feldt has developed a remarkable global fan base. Feldt, who registered his first company with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce at the tender age of 13, developed early passions for entrepreneurship and music and eventually launched extremely successful career as a touring artist. Prior to the pandemic, he would sometimes even perform with a live band at the nation’s largest music festivals, such as Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, and Life is Beautiful. All the while, Feldt never lost his sight of his passion for entrepreneurship. In 2016, when his career truly began taking off following his successful remake of Robin S’ iconic dance anthem “Show Me Love,” he founded F...
Someone Bought Lindsay Lohan’s Electronic Music NFT for $85,000
The auction for Lindsay Lohan’s new NFT has concluded with a winning bid of 85,484.09. No, this is not an April Fools’ joke. Lohan’s NFT (non-fungible token) sale comprised a motion graphic featuring animated butterflies that flap their wings in unison with a digitized Lohan’s blinking eyes. The artwork is soundtracked by a new song called “Lullaby” in which she sings over an electronic beat produced by Manuel Riva. Lohan’s item was sold on FansForever, a marketplace that touts itself as a hub to invest in exclusive celebrity NFTs, and purchased using the Tron (TRX) cryptocurrency. Prior to the end of the auction, the former Disney actress had shared a preview and referred to the sale as “history in the making,” later claiming in a sinc...
Pro Audio Forum Gearslutz Will Rebrand as Gearspace Following Name Controversy
After 18 years as one of the world’s foremost pro audio forums, Gearslutz has decided to begin a new chapter as Gearspace. The move comes after a Change.org petition calling for a name change, wihch garnered nearly 5,000 signatures. The petition was started by user Cam Ran, who detailed the initiative’s purpose in the description section of its Change.org microsite. “Not every woman is offended by this name, but enough people are that it’s a frequent and recurring topic,” she wrote. “Most of the engineers I know feel uncomfortable with the name.” Gearspace founder Jules Standen went on to respond to the petition shortly after it began. “The name was, and still is, not intended to send a derogatory message to women or to discourage th...
Calvin Harris Believes NFTs Could Revolutionize the Music Industry
International dance music superstar Calvin Harris is just the latest in a revolving door of musicians and performers to board the NFT (non-fungible token) train. And he believes the space has the potential to revolutionize the music industry, according to comments made during his recent appearance on the Clubhouse-hosted Good Time Show. Harris appeared on Good Time Show last week to promote his new NFT collection “Technofish,” a collaborative series with music video director Emil Nava. Harris and Nava’s NFT collection has since sold, with the final piece going for a whopping $108,888.00. A teaser image of Calvin Harris and Emil Nava’s “Technofish” NFT,” which sold for over $108,000. Calvin Harris/Emil Nava Harris recognized...
Oil and Water: How ArtGrails.com is Changing the NFT Space Through Unusual Collaborations
In the business world they say “you can mine either mine for gold or you can sell pickaxes.” In brothers Avery Andon and Alec Monopoly‘s case, they’ve got both bases covered and then some. Andon, a veteran art consultant and founder of ArtLife Gallery, and Alec, a prolific visual artist and pop culture phenomenon, are the latest to join the NFT arena, and they’re tackling the space thoughtfully, from all angles. The duo recently launched ArtGrails.com, an NFT platform bringing a uniquely collaborative vision to the flourishing blockchain-powered digital art space. The launch also saw the minting of several new pieces from Alec Monopoly himself, a renowned street artist who is taking the opportunity to explore new artistic avenues. ArtGrails.com launched with a...
Never Say Die Becomes First Record Label to Offer Free NFTs
Never Say Die officially joined the NFT rat race this month with the debut of their “Rebirth” collection, which was made available on Nifty Gateway. Now, just a few short weeks later, they are making history in an industry first for electronic music labels by dropping a free NFT to their fans. The free release comes in partnership with Sweet to commemorate the legacy of the now-defunct Never Say Die: Black Label imprint, which recently shuttered indefinitely. The one-time-only NFT drop will have a limited run of 2,000 copies and is officially available as of today, March 31st at 3PM ET (12PM PT). Never Say Die understands the desire to own a rare piece of its history and wants to make it more accessible to a wider audience. Following this first free drop, they will b...
ILLENIUM Announces Debut NFT Drop to Celebate 5-Year Anniversary of “Ashes”
To celebrate the five-year anniversary of his debut album, ILLENIUM is pushing his chips into the NFT craze. The electronic music wunderkind took to Twitter today to announce his first-ever NFT collection, a celebratory drop that will commemorate 2016’s Ashes LP. For those in need of a definition, NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, refer to unique digital collectibles that are sold and traded using blockchain technology. Fans can purchase the items using various forms of cryptocurrency. Check out ILLENIUM’s announcement below. When Ashes dropped back in February 2016, it effectively propelled ILLENIUM on the path to superstardom that he glides through today. The 12-track album featured a number of songs that longtime fans consider to be classics, like the Echos-assisted &#...
