Apple celebrates its Shazam acquisition by removing all ads from the music identification app. Late last year, Apple made a relatively expensive purchase. In a bid to build up its streaming music service, the Cupertino company acquired Shazam for $400 …
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Like Ping, Apple Quietly Kills Off Apple Music Connect
Let’s face it – Apple just doesn’t do social. Apple Music executives found out the hard way. Several years ago, Apple shuttered a highly-publicized feature. Similar to Last.fm, the iTunes-based social network allowed users to follow people, including …
Serato Integrates SoundCloud and TIDAL for Real-Time Mixing, But Only If You’re Online
For DJs ready to create brand new SoundCloud mixes in real time, they’ll need a speedy and reliable internet connection first. Over the past several months, SoundCloud has unveiled several new features aimed at broadening its appeal. First, the company…
5 Ways Cloud Storage Simplifies Digital Music Composition
Digital composers rejoice: cloud storage sites make digital music composition easier than ever. Making music has always been second nature to you — new beats appear to you in dreams, chord progressions echo in your head for weeks on end, and inspiratio…
Smart Speakers Are Most Frequently Used to Play Music — Just Like Dumb Speakers
If you want to see the future of music software, take a look at what’s happening in music hardware. Is the winner in streaming music the winner in smart speaker adoption? In its initial phase, smart speakers are mostly associated with voice-activation …
Jean-Michel Jarre Partners with TheWaveVR
Jean-Michel Jarre believes VR is the next frontier for music fans. Jean-Michel Jarre has confirmed a new partnership. The French EDM producer will work together with TheWaveVR, a social virtual reality platform, for his latest album, Equinoxe Infinity….
Supreme Court May Rule Against Apple in Closely Watched Antitrust Case
Should the case go to trial, Apple – and many other online marketplaces – could face a tough time at court. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an antitrust case against Apple. Robert Pepper, a Chicago resident, first filed a class-action lawsuit in 2…
Anghami Unveils Partnership with ACRCloud in Desperate Bid to Remain Relevant in the Middle East
With its new partnership with ACRCloud, Anghami looks to deal its dominance against Spotify and Deezer. Anghami has long dominated the streaming music market in the Middle East. The service, which last reported $10 million in revenue, is seen as a rela…
Singular Sound Releases 2 New Products During Their Black Friday Week Long Sale Event
Singular Sound is releasing a brand new cable management device and a… shag carpet covered footswitch? The following announcement comes from DMN partner and supporter Singular Sound. This might save you a lot of time at your next gig! Singular Sound, …
Singular Sound Releases 2 New Products During Their Black Friday Week Long Sale Event
Singular Sound is releasing a brand new cable management device and a… shag carpet covered footswitch? The following announcement comes from DMN partner and supporter Singular Sound. This might save you a lot of time at your next gig! Singular Sound, …