Nimbit, a direct-to-fan platform for bands and DJs, has released the free Instant Band Site plug-in for WordPress. Websites generated by Instant Band Site combine together the best elements of the Nimbit direct-to-fan solution and give fans more ways to easily support the artist. Features: » A custom website with artist branding » Full storefront to...

Rodrigo, a DJ/Developer from Chile, has debuted the following video demonstrating Pablo Martin’s Emulator software performing over a projected multitouch screen, dubbed Töken. Pablo Martin, an original FinalScratch user, was legendary for whining on the old FS forums about how clunky the interface was and how he could program a better one himself. Most...

Native Instruments is in the process of methodically hiring away DJ technology talent from around the globe. The hiring spree has affected NI’s competitors, Stanton and M-Audio, and now comes word that they have acquired the brilliant young innovator, Scott Hobbs, who kindled our imagination with his Attigo concept. Jim Mazur, the technical lead from...

It’s no secret that Google has been developing a new online music store, but it appears that the new service may bow as soon as this Fall for the Holiday shopping season. Industry sources have observed that Google, after making deals with several labels, is now in talks with publishers including the Harry Fox Agency. The increased pace of the deals...

Avid, formally Digidesign, recently reached out to FutureMusic to present their new branding strategy and showcase some upcoming products. The company is somewhat anxious about the public’s perception of their rollup of various companies and products under the Avid umbrella, and is going to great lengths to limit the collateral damage from potential brand...

YouRock is now shipping their new MIDI Electric Guitar / Video Game controller. The YouRock could be the missing link between getting kids to transition from game god to rock god. The YouRock guitar is a full-fledged MIDI controller that contains 25 guitars, 50 synths, 25 tracks, and 50 drum tracks all in one package. Experiment with 50 different tunings with...