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DON’T GUESS WHO If Shazam isn’t quite cutting it for you, check out WhoSampled’s app, which provides not only real-time info on what you’re listening to, but also the samples the track contains, cover versions and remixes. Full functionality f will cost you $9.99 a year, though. SUPPRESS TO IMPRESS Zynaptiq ZZynap did their bit during the recent recentWo World Cup with a dedicated plugin plug uggin for suppressing compressor horns h in audio feeds, so viewers could avoid hearing their annoying squawk. A plugin for suppressing Croatia in the semi-final would’ve been good too... LITTLE BOOTS; BIG CONTROLLER Electronic musician Little Boots recently got her hands on Maud, a massive modular controller that’s described as half art installation, half interactive musical instrument. Watch her using it to remix her track Shadows here: bit.ly/ LittlebootsMaud MOOG MOANS Synth manufacturers Moog aren’t happy with Donald Trump’s new import tax. With the company relying on sourcing circuit boards from China, they say that the 25% tariff could “dramatically increase” costs, forcing them to lay off US workers and move overseas. BEHR-Y CONTENTIOUS After reports that Behringer had recently threatened to sue a Dave Smith Instruments employee in relation to online comments, Uli Behringer shared some wisdom: “While there is free speech, words do have consequences.” The matter has now been closed. GDP – ARGH! Maybe we’re missing something, but wasn’t the amount of spam in our inboxes supposed to go down after the new GDPR laws came into effect? We still seem to be deluged with junk emails, forcing us to spend time hitting delete rather than making beats.