π° Music News - Passing of D'Wayne Wiggins
This article announces the passing of D'Wayne Wiggins, a member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! TonΓ©!, at the age of 64 due to medical complications.
Key Points:
β’ D'Wayne Wiggins, of Tony! Toni! TonΓ©!, passed away at 64.
β’ The group is known for hits like "Anniversary" and "Feels Good."
β’ TV One shared the announcement.
π Resources:
β’ TV One β - News source
β’ Tony! Toni! TonΓ©! β - Musical group
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π Music - New Footwork Project
This article discusses a new footwork project, "Count Slobo," by Samim, featuring visually appealing elements. A future Dadabots SXSW performance will also incorporate footwork.
Key Points:
β’ Samim releases new footwork project, "Count Slobo."
β’ Visuals described as "eye candy," reminiscent of a hackathon project.
β’ Future Dadabots SXSW set to include footwork music.
π Resources:
β’ Dadabots β - Music group
β’ Beginbotbot β - Visual artist
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π AI - ElevenLabs on Google Cloud Marketplace
This article announces the partnership between ElevenLabs and Google Cloud, making ElevenLabs' voice AI available on the Google Cloud Marketplace.
Key Points:
β’ ElevenLabs' voice AI is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace.
β’ Integration with Google Cloud infrastructure and Gemini 2.0 Flash.
β’ Enables deployment of human-like voices at scale.
π Resources:
β’ ElevenLabs β - Voice AI provider
β’ Google Cloud β - Cloud computing platform
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β¨ Music - Evoke Music's New AI Tools
This article highlights Evoke Music's new AI tools designed to assist creators in overcoming creative blocks and exploring new AI-powered sounds. The tools aim to make game sound creation more free and expressive.
Key Points:
β’ AI tools for overcoming creative blocks and generating inspiration.
β’ Focus on enhancing game sound creation.
β’ Exploration of new AI-powered sounds.
π Resources:
β’ Evoke Music β - AI music tools
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π‘ Company Culture - Employee Appreciation Day
This article is a simple acknowledgement of Employee Appreciation Day from the DNAnexus leadership team, expressing gratitude to their employees for their contributions to the company's mission in precision medicine.
Key Points:
β’ Acknowledges Employee Appreciation Day.
β’ Expresses gratitude to the entire DNAnexus team.
π Resources:
β’ DNAnexus β - Company in precision medicine
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π Speech-to-Text - Cost of Self-Hosting Whisper
This article discusses the cost-effectiveness of self-hosting an open-source speech-to-text model like Whisper, introducing a Total Cost of Ownership calculator for comparison.
Key Points:
β’ Questions the cost-effectiveness of self-hosting Whisper.
β’ Introduces a Total Cost of Ownership calculator.
β’ Allows comparison of self-hosting costs against alternatives.
π Resources:
β’ Gladia β - Provider of the TCO calculator
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π Music - Jam Galaxy February Update
This article announces a February update from Jam Galaxy, featuring benchmark comparisons of their ultra-low latency jamming app against major platforms.
Key Points:
β’ February update from Jam Galaxy.
β’ Benchmark comparisons against Google Meet, Zoom, Huddle, JackTrip Labs, and Submix.
β’ Focus on ultra-low latency jamming app performance.
π Resources:
β’ Jam Galaxy β - Ultra-low latency jamming app
β’ Gudev Patrik β - Jam Galaxy CEO
β’ Zoom β - Video conferencing platform
β’ Huddle β - Video conferencing platform
β’ JackTrip Labs β - Low-latency audio/video platform
π Audio Ads - Wondercraft AI's Remix Tool
This article introduces Wondercraft AI's Remix tool, designed for easy updating of old audio ads without studio recording.
Key Points:
β’ Easy update of old audio ads.
β’ Adjust script and style.
β’ Download updated versions.
π Resources:
β’ Wondercraft AI β - AI-powered audio ad tool
πΆ Music - Kayano Runami's New Song
This article announces a new song, "The Day the Moon Wanes Seven Times," by Kayano Runami, featuring details about the producer, songwriter, and lyricist.
Key Points:
β’ New song release: "The Day the Moon Wanes Seven Times."
β’ Features the vocals of Runami.
β’ Credits for producer, songwriter, and lyricist are provided.
π Resources:
β’ AudAi Official β - Music label
β’ jhsman123 β - Producer & Songwriter & Recording Engineer
β’ rindo0916 β - Lyricist
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π‘ Sound Design - Mastering SFX Layers
This article discusses creating immersive game soundscapes by breaking down sound effects into layers (Liquid, Air, Sizzle).
Key Points:
β’ Creating immersive game soundscapes.
β’ Breaking down SFX into layers: Liquid, Air, Sizzle.
π Resources:
β’ Evoke Music β - Sound design resources
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