Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code Mackie has introduced the MRmk3 line of powered studio monitors – an update to its popular MR series. The updated monitor line not only fully replaces the previous generation of monitors with the MR5mk3 and MR8mk3, but expands the range with the 6.5? MR6mk3 full-range monitor and…

This video via MusicAppBlog’s John Walden, takes a look at how to setup a wireless MIDI connection between your iPad and a Windows PC desktop computer. If your a Mac user, see this tutorial on how to setup wireless MIDI between an iPad and Mac OS X. [Synthtopia]

Coldplay are ready to show off their first new music since 2011’s chart-sweeping album “Mylo Xyloto.” The British alt-rock band recorded a song for the “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” soundtrack, titled “Atlas,” that Republic Records will release on Aug. 26. It is the group’s first original song contribution for any motion picture. “Catching Fire,” in…

This video via MusicAppBlog’s John Walden, takes a look at how to setup a wireless MIDI connection between your iPad and Mac desktop computer, allowing you to send MIDI data in both directions. If you’re a Windows user, see this video tutorial on how to set up wireless MIDI between an iPad and a Windows PC….

This week we start with the sad news of George Dukes death and celebrate some of his finest moments. Then we enjoy Benge’s Twenty Systems – a collection of pieces represesnting the history of synthesis, then a bit of light releief with the LOL studio engineer sketch, Nick shows off his Korg MicroKorg USB key…

Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments (BEMI) has announced the availability of the 257e Control Voltage Processor – a new module that combines elements of the venerable 256e with six channels of voltage-controlled slewing. 256e users will be familiar with the upper section of the module, which includes dual sets of high-resolution voltage inputs and outputs along…

Here’s another way to think about the difference between purchases and streaming: value by MB. Much has been written about the small royalties artists and labels get for streaming media relative to purchased music. Less – if anything – has been written about the difference in values the marketplace places on streams and purchases. One…

Last weekend, Drake managed to bring Sean and Mason on stage together for a performance at OVO Fest. Puff’s music-cable network now gives us a behind the scenes look of the reunion. 9 years!! [Rap Radar]

Bow Wow speaks on his executive decision to bring, “Smack/URL Battles,” to 106 & Park. [Real Talk NY]  

Sparks fly in the latest news that comes from Sony Music and Columbia Records, who are under fire by a class-action lawsuit filed by a former intern who says she, and over 500 other interns, were “unfairly paid.” “…The complaint by Britt’ni Fields, filed in New York Supreme Court, is similar to those of many…