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2024 Polkadot Ecosystem Developments Key announcements and updates from Polkadot’s 2024 roadmap, including the rollout of Polkadot 2.0 features, ecosystem expansion, and developer initiatives. This year marks a critical period for the network as it transitions from foundational infrastructure to mature ecosystem deployment, with major technical implementations and educational initiatives driving adoption. March 2024 Empowering Next-Level Insights: Dune Brings Polkadot and Kusama Analytics into Focus (March 19) Read on Polkadot Blog Polkadot Blockchain Academy Adds Remote Option for Select Students (March 18) ...

Overview Ableton have just released Ableton Live 12 Ableton Live 12 Shop Whats New UI Improvements Improved layout Filter based on tags in Live’s Browser Improved Workflow New Devices Meld (Synth) Granulator III (Sampler) Roar (Saturation Effect) New MIDI Tools Reshape MIDI patterns Generate new ideas Join, split & chop notes Stay in key across devices Additional Features Uncover new textures Performance Pack Lost and Found Pricing Live 12 Intro - £69 Essentials – 16 tracks and 5+ GB of sounds Live 12 Standard - £259 Full features – 38+ GB of sounds and more instruments and effects Live 12 Suite - £539 Complete studio – 71+ GB of sounds, Max for Live and all instruments and effects YouTube Playlists Learn Live 12 YouTube Videos Ableton Live 12: Explore what’s new BIG UPDATE: Ableton Live 12 preview - Our top 5 favorite features Ableton Live 12: Yes or no? Ableton Live 12 - First Look - Sonic LAB Presentation

2023 Polkadot Ecosystem Highlights A comprehensive collection of major Polkadot developments, announcements, and insights from 2023, highlighting the network’s evolution toward Polkadot 1.0 and enhanced ecosystem maturity. 2023 was transformative for the network, establishing core technical foundations for scalability and introducing governance improvements that would shape the platform’s direction into 2024 and beyond. December 2023 Polkadot 2023 Roundup (December 24) Read on Medium Polkadot Community Call | December 2023 (December 11) ...

Overview Arturia have just released V Collection X - A premium suite of software instruments for unparalleled sonic exploration; from evocative emulations and hybrid synth engines, to authentically modeled keyboards and beautifully captured acoustic sounds - enhanced for today’s production workflow. Immerse yourself in an unparalleled music-making experience with iconic sounds and essential tools to suit your style, performance needs and production workflow. 39 instruments, 3 exclusive expansion packs, thousands of world-class presets - 1 canvas for infinite sonic exploration. ...

Overview Arturia have just released FX Collection 4 which now includes 30 effects. There is currently an intro offer, you can get 40% off until 20th June 2023 List price: £429 Discounted price: £257 Note: If you’re an owner of other Arturia products you will likely get an even bigger discount The following effects have been added since collection 3; Rotary CLS-222 - reimagines the classic Dynacord® rotary speaker emulator as a creative plugin that goes from silky smooth stereo swirls to spinning synchronized patterns - enhancing your sound with extra width, momentum, and analog character in seconds Dist COLDFIRE - dual-engine distortion effect that goes from rich tube saturation to unrestrained sonic destruction in a few clicks Filter MS-20 - stereo filter and distortion effect modeled on the infamously abrasive MS-20 synthesizer Rev LX-24 - an enhanced virtual replica of a retro ambience box that defined reverb for a generation Full details can be found here ...