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All Denon Engine OS gear now comes " primed and ready " with Beatport's revolutionary streaming service, LINK , allowing DJs to access Beatport's entire streamable library.  This represents a major breakthrough in performance technology allowing the DJ to log in directly at the device without carrying any portable storage or connected computer.  Once logged in, all LINK subscribers have direct access to their stored playlists and tracks, that when loaded are directly analyzed on the WiFi-enabled hardware, providing professional metadata like cover art, beat-grid, waveform, key detection, BPM, and more. By taking Denon's standalone streaming functionality and combining it with the powerful music playlists of Beatport LINK , subscribers can enjoy unlimited control and performance possibilities.  Denon Engine OS-powered products include SC6000, SC6000M, SC5000, SC5000M, PRIME 4, PRIME 2, and PRIME GO. GO! :)  [ source ] 

Akai's new MPC Beats music production software is a free digital audio workstation designed for beginners .  Available on the Akai website  Any MIDI device can be mapped to control MPC Beats , which either runs as a standalone app or as a plug-in in another DAW . 2GB of samples, three virtual instruments, more than 80 effects and sample editing tools are on hand for building and shaping sounds.  Two stereo audio and eight MIDI tracks can run simultaneously and VST, AU, AXX plug-ins are also supported.  Akai also recorded several MPC Beats Academy videos  tutorials for this version to make it easier for users to use the program.  Enjoy! [ source ]

Berghain club will host a techno party on Saturday and Sunday - but it will look different than in pre-pandemic times. Let's say we started to create new world ;)  “Club won’t be opening its oft-dubbed “hardest door in the world” - named for its notoriously picky bouncer - but holding the event outside, and with face masks.” says thelocal.de. Starting from 4 pm on Saturday , clubbers will be welcome in Berghain’s summer garden.  “After a long break, we will dare to start the summer slowly,” organisers wrote on the club’s homepage.  Like the entire Berlin club scene, Berghain has been closed since March 14th, and a reopening of the clubs themselves is not in sight due to the pandemic.  Berghain , however, has found other ways to stay in business, such as hosting an unusual acoustic sound exhibition which stretches through the end of this weekend.  For the garden party - which will take place with a limited number of guests and only in good weather - the Berghain has planned hygi

Coronavirus is keeping Berlin's techno clubs closed but Berghain has found a way to throw its doors back open, luring visitors with an unusual sound exhibition.  Visitors listen to the sound installation 'eleven songs – halle am berghain' at Berghain club in Berlin on July 24, 2020. (AFP/Stefanie Loos) Just 50 people are let in at a time to allow for physical distancing, but without the venue's notoriously picky doormen standing guard, no one has to worry about being denied entry.  The sound of techno will not fill the space during this first installation. Instead, visitors to the former power plant are enveloped by an eery, almost surreal soundscape of rhythmic throbbing, soft city noises, murmurings and even the whirling of helicopter blades.  "You listen, you experience, you can close your eyes or leave them open and follow the sound across the room," said Carsten Seiffarth, co-curator of the Singuhr projects, a platform that organises sound art install

We already wrote about this report but we found more info, in case you want to follow what will happen with electronic music industry.  Pandemic greatly impacted global dance music industry , according to IMS Business Report 2020 staff, 20 hours ago  2 min read It’s all bad news for the global electronic music industry this year, according to the data-driven IMS Business Report 2020. About 350 electronic festivals had been cancelled or rescheduled. The most hurt countries include Germany, France, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA. Almost 9 million fans were unable to attend scheduled festivals due to restrictions and cancellations. Clubs and festivals lose 75% of income. Partying a huge role in Ibiza . In Ibiza last year, party-animals spent €260 million, which contributed about €0.5 billion to the economy. For perspective, a “musical tourist” spends double in comparison to a normal tourist. Techno still the most popular electronic dance music - the fourth year in a row. Over the

Bandcamp crew started Bandcamp Fridays back in March to support artists impacted by the pandemic.  In the past few months the music community has come together in a huge way: in just four days, fans put more than $20 million directly into the pockets of artists and labels.  To continue supporting artists during the pandemic , they will keep holding Bandcamp Fridays on the first Friday of every month for the rest of 2020.  The next one will be on August 7, 2020. More info on this HERE !  [ source ] 

The past four months have been one of the most unprecedented and challenging times in electronic music history, its same for ADE . Amsterdam Dance Event has always been a place to connect, inspire, dance and share experiences, and they continuously pouring efforts into providing a platform that offers new ingredients :)  ADE Conference will take place in an online-first format, combining an extended digital program with limited physical networking elements:  - As travel to Amsterdam is limited for most of the broader international B2B audience, 2020 conference program will take place as an online-focused format.  - As always, we will combine panels, masterclasses and interactive  Q&As  with an extensive networking platform that enables ADE delegates to connect and meet up, both virtually as well as in real life.  Details about the conference program and networking possibilities will follow in the coming weeks. [ source ]