TECH TOOLS
Canadian licencing company LyricFind is launching a new service that makes it easier for labels and rightsholders to turn their tracks into engaging lyric videos . Using proprietary technology , LyricFind ’ s new tool automatically generates a branded video that uses custom backgrounds , fonts , and visualizers to animate a song ’ s lyrics ( or high-quality translations of the lyrics ). The system has the ability to generate a high-quality video in seconds , making it ideal for catalogs and other large collections of recordings . The video creation tool also includes vetted translations in seven languages , as well as other features , allowing artists and rightsholders to customize videos that reflect their music promotion strategies . The service has no up-front costs to labels and artists , LyricFind instead receives some of the revenue generated from video views . www . lyricfind . com .
Pianote provides online piano lesson videos that combine new-age technology while paying homage to the tradition of classic piano lessons . Its online courses and real teachers make it fun and easy to start playing favourite songs , with more than 100 popular hits to learn and play . Pianote students get access to on-demand video lessons from real teachers , who are available to answer questions and provide feedback and personal support throughout the learning journey . No connection between your piano and a computer is necessary . And for piano teachers , Pianote is a good supplement to lessons and reinforces teaching techniques . www . pianote . com .
Qrates is a service that is meant to make it easy for indie artists to have their music projects pressed to vinyl . In Qrates ’ Vinyl Studio , artists design the look and feel of their vinyl and use the profit calculator to immediately see how much their project will cost , and how much they ’ ll earn . The company says they provide full-service pressing , a global retail network , customer support , and artists keep up to 85 % of profits . It also assists artists in launching crowdfunding campaigns to fund the specific number of records they need , or take pre-orders while the records are in production . www . qrates . com .
Apple has added new Sound Packs from current chart-topping artists and producers to its free GarageBand DAW for iOS and iPadOS . For the first time , users can learn the art of remixing within the app with two new Remix Sessions offering step-by-step video instruction and featuring hit songs from artists Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga . Musicians can also now create songs with seven new Producer Packs full of beats , loops , and instruments created specifically for GarageBand by top producers , including Boys Noize , Mark Lettieri , Oak Felder , Soulection , Take A Daytrip , Tom Misch , and TRAKGIRL . An additional Producer Pack provides a special companion experience to the new Apple Original docuseries Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson , enabling viewers to experiment with sounds inspired by the music featured in the show . www . apple . com / ca / ios / garageband .
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