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Music Technology & Gear

A New Era for Accessible Audio Engineering: How ‘Bubblegum’ Brings Polyphonic Pitch Correction to the Masses for Free

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Executive Overview The landscape of modern music production has undergone a seismic shift over the last three decades, transitioning from hardware-heavy tape machines to fully digital, software-reliant Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). Yet, for all the democratization of music creation—where high-powered synthesizers, channel strips, and orchestral libraries are available to anyone with a laptop—certain foundational studio … Read more

Music Technology & Gear

The Democratization of Polyphonic Pitch Correction: Inside "Bubblegum," the Free Melodyne Alternative Shaking Up Audio Production

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Executive Overview The landscape of modern music production has long been defined by a stark economic and technical divide. For decades, granular, note-by-note audio editing—specifically the capability to dive inside recorded waveforms, isolate individual notes within polyphonic chords, and surgically manipulate pitch, timing, and duration—was locked behind expensive, proprietary paywalls. Industry heavyweights like Celemony’s Melodyne … Read more

UK Indie & Alternative

The Rise of iKeda: Redefining Pop, "Bubblegum Riddim," and the Art of Cultural Disruption

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Executive Overview In an era dominated by rapid-fire social media algorithms and the instant gratification of viral fame, the term "pop star" is frequently bestowed upon anyone with a catchy hook and a trending video. However, for London-based singer, songwriter, and DJ iKeda, the designation is not a casual badge of honor, but a title … Read more

UK Indie & Alternative

Beyond the Gloss: How iKeda is Redefining Modern Pop and Pioneering ‘Bubblegum Riddim’

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Executive Overview In an era where the term "pop star" is often casually bestowed upon any artist with a viral social media hook or a polished aesthetic, London-based singer, songwriter, and DJ iKeda stands out as a defiant counter-narrative. Operating at the vibrant intersection of London’s underground electronic club scene and experimental pop, iKeda represents … Read more

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