

Music Tectonics
Rock Paper Scissors, Inc. PR firm
The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. The podcast includes news roundups, interviews, and more. Our host is Dmitri Vietze, CEO of PR firm rock paper scissors.
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Aug 2, 2022 • 19min
Live from NAMM 2022 with Dualo
Reporting live from the 2022 NAMM show! Eleanor Rust meets with Bruno Verbrugghe and Sergueï Bécoulet from Dualo by Intuitive Instruments. Learn more about the du-touch S, a futuristic wedge-shaped instrument, with accordion-like finger boards featuring colorful hexagonal, honeycomb keys praised by legendary artist Herbie Hancock as the “smartest keyboard ever invented”. Discover how the patented innovative keyboard design, based on a mathematical model of music harmony, allows users to create music instantly. Find out how the du-touch S by Dualo provides tactile feedback to maximize expressivity. Discover of Dualo’s gamified music map Du-game, allows users to explore and create music from around the world. Check out live demos and more on this week’s episode. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Jul 28, 2022 • 48min
Industry Pulse Check Live from Wallifornia Summit 2022
Reporting live from the 2022 Wallifornia Music and Innovation Summit Liège, Belgium! Join Tristra Newyear Yeager as she meets with innovators from across the music industry including Matthias Strobel, Stella Reid, Cathy Runciman, and Sarasara. Get the latest updates from the music tech space with Matthias Strobel, President of MusicTech Germany, an independent network of music tech companies and research institutions driving innovation. What challenges are facing today’s music tech startups? Discover how the latest developments in music tech have allowed artists to be more independent, control their own creative process, and connect more closely with their fans with Stella Reid, co founder of Rough Bones Records. Dive into the environmental impact of the music industry and how artists have the power to make change with their music. Look to the future of green music festivals and climate neutral touring. Find out how Earth Percent is unleashing the power of music in service of the planet with Cathy Runciman. Explore how artists like Sarasara are using technology to transform the way music is created and shared. What’s next for the music industry? Find out on this week’s episode. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Jul 25, 2022 • 36min
Hearing is Believing: High Resolution Audio with Frankie Tan and Kelvin Lee, Co-Founders of OraStream
In this week’s episode, Tristra Newyear Yeager is joined by Frankie Tan and Kelvin Lee, co-founders of OraStream, the b-to-b force powering streaming experiences with reliable, turn key ways to deliver high resolution audio and video. Learn how the listening and buying habits of consumers are shaping the way streaming companies deliver content. Frankie and Kelvin address failures in the audio supply chain and how companies like OraStream are restoring music to the way it was meant to be experienced. Find out how adaptive streaming allows listeners to choose the audio resolution that suits their needs and streaming capabilities. Discover how classical music is leading the demand for high resolution audio. How can higher quality higher content allow artists to connect more closely with their fans? Find out on this week’s episode. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Jul 21, 2022 • 42min
Industry Pulse Check Live from the 2022 NAMM Show
Eleanor Rust and Shayli Ankenbruck take to the NAMM trade show floor to chat with movers and shakers from across the music industry including Athan Billias, President of the MIDI Association, James Hill, Felisha Booker, and more! Check out the latest magic midi devices which transform touch and color into sound with Sasha Pas, founder of Playtronica. Listen to live a demo with Troy Sheets, co-founder of Blip Blox by Playtime Engineering and dive into motion activated synthesizers from Instruments of Things. Catch up with NAMM veteran and uke-legend, James Hill, to learn about his latest fan collaboration album using NFTs. Explore the latest in fanbase marketing with Felisha Booker, CEO of Breaker Nation. What’s next for the NAMM show? Find out on this week’s episode. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Jul 14, 2022 • 12min
Live from NAMM 2022 with Physical Synthesis
Reporting live from the 2022 NAMM show! Eleanor Rust meets with Spencer Topel and Alex Prignon from Physical Synthesis, the hardware startup producing unique products that bridge the virtual and physical world through patented sound and haptic technologies. Listen to a demo of the Cicada by Physical Synthesis, the groundbreaking device which gives creators precise, expressive, and playful ways to make new sounds. Find out how artists in sound design, tv, and film music are using Cicada in their latest projects. Discover how Physical Synthesis is paving the way for innovation in sonic creativity with new ways to generate sound. What’s next for Physical Synthesis? Find out on this week’s episode. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Jul 7, 2022 • 12min
Live from NAMM 2022 with Audio Design Desk
Tune in live from the floor at the 2022 NAMM show! Eleanor Rust meets with Gabriel Cowan, founder and CEO of Audio Design Desk, to explore how Audio Design Desk is creating the audio solution for video editors. Find out how Audio Design Desk is inspiring creators to dive into sound design by creating a project timeline that understands the relationship between sounds and visuals. Discover how Audio Design Desk is facilitating the process of discovery by integrating sound into the creative flow for video editors. Learn how Audio Design Desk is building a bridge between people who make audio and people who pay for audio. Explore new trends in audio including 360 audio and web3 for creators. How are companies like Audio Design Desk paving the way for immersive entertainment experiences? Find out in this week’s episode. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Jun 30, 2022 • 20min
Live from NAMM 2022 with Splice
Reporting live from the 2022 NAMM show! Eleanor Rust sits down with Alejandro Koretzky, Head of AI/ML & Audio Science Innovation at Splice, to explore the latest developments in audio and music. Learn more about CoSo by Splice, the intelligent musical sketchpad that allows users to swipe through billions of musical outcomes in seconds to identify compatible sounds for any audio. Discover how CoSo brings value to a spectrum of creators, from seasoned professionals to novice creators. Find out how Alejandro is building a team from the ground up at Splice to figure out what modern AI can do for business and creators. Explore new trends in AI and ML. What does the future hold for audio and music? Find out on this week’s episode. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Jun 23, 2022 • 22min
Live from NAMM 2022 with JackTrip Labs and Artiphon
Live from the floor at the 2022 NAMM Show with Shayli Ankenbruck. Look to the future of music making and collaboration with Russell Gavin, co-founder of JackTrip Labs. Discover how JackTrip Labs is making it possible for musicians to collaborate with artists all over the world with hardware and software solutions. Learn how JackTrip Labs is breaking down barriers to creativity and overcoming the challenges of making music in the virtual space. Find out how JackTrip Labs is paving the way for the future of music education with hybrid virtual choirs, private lessons, and band rehearsals. Join Adam McHeffey from Artiphon to explore how Orba 2 lets the world become a musical instrument. Discover how Orba 2 allows users to play real instrument sounds and sample the world around them. Tune in for a live demo of the Orba 2! Learn more about Orbacam, the musical camera that allows users to share their musical experiences with fans and followers. How is Artiphon making music more approachable? Find out on this week’s episode. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Jun 16, 2022 • 34min
The Magic of Music Tech with Dr Kate Stone, Founder of Novalia
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! This week, Dr Kate Stone, the Mary Poppins of music tech and founder and CEO of Novalia, joins Dmitri Vietze to explore how Novalia is revolutionizing the way we interact with music and technology. Discover how Novalia is pushing the boundaries of creativity, through partnerships with Pizza Hut and Disney, designing DJ decks out of pizza boxes and magical amulets. Learn how Novalia’s programming technology allows paper museum guides to talk about an exhibit in 5 languages and bring murals to life. Imagine a future where technology sinks into the background of our everyday experiences. Find out how Novalia is using AR and VR to enhance musical experiences with physical objects, like concert posters. How can companies use interactive musical experiences to develop brand engagement and connect with their audience? Find out in this week’s episode. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Jun 2, 2022 • 34min
Holograms and Teleportation: Where Zoom Leaves Off and IRL Begins with David Nussbaum CEO of Proto
Let’s get sci-fi! Dive into holograms and teleportation with David Nussbaum, founder and CEO of Proto. Discover how Proto allows people to beam anywhere in the world in real time with the Proto device, a museum quality light box about the size of a small telephone booth. Find out how artists like Diddy, Kane Brown, and Walker Hayes engage with their fans and perform concerts all over the world with Proto. Proto is bringing artists to life with posthumous concerts and the hologram jukebox, allowing fans to watch their favorite artists perform recorded concerts. David shares how holograms are revolutionizing the future of travel, education, medicine, entertainment, and communication. Will holograms replace phones? Find out on this week’s episode The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!