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Sony Music Launches New “Artists Forward” Campaign, Waives Debts for Pre-2000 Artists
Sony Music Entertainment is introducing a new campaign called “Artists Forward”. The project will prioritize “transparency with creators in all aspects of their development” in an effort to offer stronger “comprehensive support” to the artists on their roster worldwide. There are three main components to the “Artists Forward” campaign, the biggest of which is the Legacy Unrecouped Balance Program, which will no longer apply existing unrecouped balances to musicians’ earnings generated on or after January 1st of this year. To be eligible for this, artists must have signed to SME prior to the year 2000 and never received an advance from 2000 onwards. Of course, every artist’s contract may differ in terms of terminology or deals, but no matter what, “unrecouped balances” in this instance will...
Sony Announces New Truly Wireless Headphones in South Africa
/* custom css */ .tdi_4_cd5.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_4_cd5.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } Sony today announces the launch of WF-1000XM4 – its latest truly wireless model in the acclaimed 1000X series. The WF-1000XM4 headphones take industry-leading noise cancelling and audio quality to the next level. Made to fit every ear, offering a personalised experience suitable for every situation. Clearer Sound, Less Noice The WF-1000XM4 provides industry-leading noise cancellation. The newly designed Integrated Processor V1 provides even better noise cancellation. Specially developed by Sony, the Integrated Processor V1 takes the noise cancellation performance of Sony’s acclaimed QN1e chip and goes even further. Improved noise-cancelling performance and Bluetooth ‘System on Ch...
Sony Launches Wearable Motion Sonic Wristlet, Allowing Musicians to Apply Effects Live
Sony’s new Motion Sonic technology is bringing an added level of sophistication to live music performance. Imagine being able to apply effects to live instruments on the spot through the use of gestures alone. This handy piece of wearable technology allows musicians to do just that, applying delays, filters, pitch bends, and much more with just a wave, flick, or roll of the wrist. Motion Sonic allows users to map custom movements and effects all within the native app, then apply the effects by way of plugging their mobile device into an audio interface. Sony/Motion Sonic The technology is fully customizable to one’s desired method of performance. Through use of the Motion Sonic native app, users can map specific types of movements with a desired effect, then simply route ...
HHW Gaming: StockX Confirms Scalpers Sold A Ridiculous Amount of PS5 Consoles
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Future Publishing / Getty StockX confirmed what we already knew about the PS5 console being sold on the online marketplace. There are still many gamers out there who don’t have a PS5 and have no clue when they can rectify that issue, being that Sony themselves aren’t so sure when production of the consoles will finally meet demand. One of the many reasons contributing to the fact it’s just so damn hard to buy a PS5 is because of scalpers, aka resellers on the internet. Video Games Chronicles reports the company has shared some eye-opening and infuriating data regarding the number of PS5 consoles sold in the United States. A ridiculous 55,000 units of the digital edition and 83,000 units of the disc edition have been sold on StockX alone. To make matters w...
HHW Gaming: Sony Reveals Sexy Red & Black DualSense Controllers For Hard To Get PS5 Console
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Sony / PlayStation Sony has pulled the lid off two new colors for the innovative PS5 DualSense controller. Yes, we know. It’s been 6 months, and trying to buy a PS5 is like trying to get the Platinum Trophy in Returnal. It’s unbelievably difficult. Sony is well aware of that. CFO Hiroki Totoki shared that production issues could carry over into the new year while PlayStation boss Jim Ryan states PS5 production will be ramping up over the summer. So we truly understand if you’re in a state of confusion and when it comes to this console. Production woes aren’t stopping Sony from rolling out new PS5 DualSense controllers for a console a good portion of gamers still does not have in their homes. Thursday (May 13), PlayStation announced a new striking Cosmic R...
HHW Gaming: PS5 Production Will Be “Ramping Up Over The Summer” According To Sony Boss Jim Ryan
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Future Publishing / Getty Earlier this week, Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki dropped some bad news for those still trying to buy a PS5. Wednesday (May 12), Jim Ryan is offering a small glimmer of hope. In an interview with Wired about the highly sought-after PS5 console which has amazingly sold 7.8 million consoles since March 31st, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan spoke on the steps the company is taking to rectify the stock issues. “We’re working as hard as we can to ameliorate that situation,” Ryan revealed to the website. “We see production ramping up over the summer and certainly into the second half of the year, and we would hope to see some sort of return to normality in terms of the balance between supply and demand during that period.” Despite ...
HHW Gaming: PS5 DualSense Controller Now Works On Apple Devices When Using Remote Play
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 Tired of using your PS4 DualShock controller while playing PS5 games while using the Remote Play feature on your iPad or iPhone? We are happy to report those days are officially over. Thanks to the latest update to the PS Remote Play app, users can now use the PS5’s innovative DualSense controller to play PlayStation games on their iPad or iPhone. Sony finally rolled out the feature, and it works on any Apple iPhone running iOS14.5 and iPads running iPadOS 14.5, giving you the ability to move on from the PS4 DualShock controller. There is a small caveat. You won’t be getting the full DualSense experience. According to Reddit and The Verge, you can play games that utilize the controller’s adaptive triggers, but the e...
HHW Gaming: Sony Acknowledges The PS5 Supply Struggle Will Continue Throughout 2021
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty This is definitely not the news people still searching for a PS5 console want to hear. It’s no secret there is a huge supply issue when it comes to the PS5. To make matters worse, greedy a** resellers scoop up whatever stock hits online retailers so they can throw it on sites like StockX and eBay and sell them for a jacked-up price. Sony is well aware of that issue, and when it comes to that problem, the company doesn’t have good news on that front. According to Bloomberg, Hiroki Totoki revealed that Sony is having a tough time keeping up with the demand for its latest console, and it expects this to be an issue going into 2022. “I don’t think demand is calming down this year, and even if we secure a lot more devices and produce many m...
HHW Gaming: Sony Announces Partnership WIth Discord, PS5 & PS4 Integration Arriving Next Year
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Well, this news came out of nowhere, but it’s definitely welcomed. Monday (Apr.3) PlayStation president and CEO Jim Ryan announced via a blog post that PlayStation is embarking on a partnership with Discord, the communication service used by gamers to chat with each other. In his post, Ryan begins, “At PlayStation, we’re constantly looking for new ways to enable players around the world to connect with one another, form new friendships and communities, and share fun experiences and lasting memories. It’s in this spirit that we’re excited to announce a new partnership with Discord, the communication service popularized by gamers and used by more than 140 million people every month around the world.” “Our teams are already hard at work c...
Sony Unveils 360 Reality Audio Speakers, Bringing Its Studio Tech Into Everyday Homes
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Sony’s 360 Reality Audio technology made a splash when it launched in 2019, with artists like Mark Ronson and Pharrell all “re-releasing” songs in the new immersive audio format. Sony also worked with music labels like Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and with Live Nation, to provide the companies with technology to build out musical content around 360 Reality Audio. Now, two years later, consumers at home can finally get their hands — and ears — on the same industry-leading tech, in a powerful new speaker system. Designed using what Sony calls “object-based spatial audio technology,” Sony’s new 36...
HHW Gaming: PS5’s First Big System Update Coming Wednesday, Here Is What To Expect
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty It’s been a few months since the release of the PS5, and it’s finally getting its first big system update, and with it comes some much-needed relief for your console’s hard drive. Sony announced via its blog that PS5 owners could look forward to the console’s first big system update on Wednesday (Apr.14). New features coming to the next-generation console include external USB storage support for PS5 games and cross-generational share play between PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. As expected, the biggest news is the support for external USB drives for PS5 game storage. Something PS5 owners have been praying to the video game gods for. According to Sony, PS5 owners can move installed PS5 games from the internal SSD to a compatible USB ex...
Sony Shows Off Next-Gen PlayStation 5 VR Controllers
Sony has shared a sneak-peek of its next-generation PS5 virtual reality (VR) controllers. The orb-shaped controllers are expected to play a critical role in changing the way VR games are played. “Our new VR controller speaks to our mission of achieving a much deeper sense of presence and stronger feeling of immersion in VR experiences,” says Hideaki Nishino, SVP of Platform Planning & Management at Sony. “It will build upon the innovation we introduced with the DualSense wireless controller, which changed how games ‘feel’ on PS5 by unlocking a new way to tap into the sense of touch.” /* custom css */ .tdi_3_66a.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_66a.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } At first look, the most notable trait of the VR controller is undoubtedly its design, which t...
