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We sat down with Maj, Marketing Manager at Shure, to talk about the legacy and innovation behind one of the most iconic microphones in audio history — the SM7B. From Michael Jackson recording Thriller to modern podcasters and The Weeknd’s vocal chain, this mic’s journey is wild.

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Working for Shure l The Microphone Everyone Uses (And Why)

Nick Rothwell is joined by Jeff Albert, Associate Professor at Georgia Tech, and Paul McCabe, Senior Vice President of Research and Innovation at Roland, to discuss the 2025 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition - an annual event showcasing new technologies and innovations in music.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - Jeff Albert And Georgia Tech
05:02 - Paul McCabe And Roland's Future Design Lab
10:17 - Judging The Guthman Competition
12:06 - Getting Hands-On With The Instruments
13:45 - Getting The Back Stories From The Creators
15:11 - A Wide Range Of Instruments And Technologies
17:37 - Face-To-Face Demos And Performances
18:45 - The Origins Of The Guthman Competition
21:33 - The 2025 Winner: Chromaplane
24:55 - 3rd Place: Adult Corythosaurus
30:34 - How The Instruments Are Judged

https://www.soundonsound.com/people/guthman-competition-winners-2025-sos-podcast

The Guthman Musical Instrument Competition
The Guthman Musical Instrument Competition began in 1996, founded by Georgia Tech alumnus Richard Guthman in tribute to his wife Margaret, a talented pianist. Originally a jazz piano contest, it grew steadily over a decade, drawing students from dozens of US states.
As Georgia Tech's music landscape evolved, introducing a Music Technology Master’s in 2006 and launching the Georgia Tech Center for Music Technology in 2007, the competition shifted focus. In 2009, it was re-imagined as the Guthman Musical Instrument Competition, celebrating innovation in musical instrument design. Now an international event, it attracts inventors from across the globe. From experimental prototypes to market-ready products, entrants showcase their creations live, competing for recognition as the most groundbreaking idea in music technology.
https://guthman.gatech.edu/

Jeff Albert Biog
An Associate Professor and Interim Chair at Georgia Tech, Jeff Albert’s areas of research and creative practice include improvisation and interaction, jazz performance, performance paradigms for live computer music and audio production. He has performed in concerts and festivals in the U.S and throughout Europe, and contributed as a performer, producer, or engineer on over 60 recordings, including the 2017 Grammy winner for Best Traditional Blues Album. He has been named a Rising Star in the DownBeat Critics Poll and his album Unanimous Sources was named a Top 10 album of 2020 by Jan Garelick in the Boston Globe. Albert received his B.M. from Loyola University New Orleans, and his M.M. from the University of New Orleans. In May of 2013, he became the first graduate of the PhD program in Experimental Music and Digital Media at Louisiana State University, where he was a founding member of the Laptop Orchestra of Louisiana (LOLs).
https://jeffalbert.com/

Paul McCabe Biog
Paul McCabe is the Senior Vice President of Research and Innovation at Roland, where he has spearheaded the development of the Future Design Labs. Under his leadership, this global R&D team of engineers and researchers has been dedicated to exploring and harnessing emerging trends, fostering innovation, and shaping the global creative landscape for the next 50 years. In addition to his work at Future Design Labs, Paul also brings his expertise to Roland's Central Marketing Group, where he provides executive leadership to Consumer Research and Insights. Throughout his career, Paul has held numerous leadership positions, including VP of R&D and Strategic Partnerships, VP of Global CX and VP of Global Marketing. At Roland Canada, he served in various key roles such as President & CEO, COO, Product Manager, Marketing Communications Manager, Technical Marketing and Product Specialist.
https://mccabepaulj.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mccabep/

Nick Rothwell Biog
Full biog at https://www.soundonsound.com/people/guthman-competition-winners-2025-sos-podcast
Project Cassiel - https://cassiel.com

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Electronic Music

Guthman Competition Winners 2025

Show Notes

Guthman Competition Winners 2025 | Podcast

2️⃣ Late 1980s: Synth-pop everywhere. Madonna Like a Virgin & Eurythmics Sweet Dreams shaped by synths and MIDI.

Belly of the Beast

SONGWRITER DEMO - AVAILABLE FOR Human Artist Cut/PLACEMENT/SYNC/Licensing
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Human-written song and melody on Guitar and piano. AI is used for B2B strategic marketing. 

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This project is a songwriting showcase for human artists and publishers. One Stop. Own Master's.

Contact: tsdmusic73@gmail.com
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Confessional Life Songwriting (BMI) | The Catalog of Tim Donahue
Confessional Life Songwriting is a one-stop solution for original music, providing professionally crafted compositions for artists, producers, and A&R. Every lyric, melody, and arrangement in the catalog is 100% human-written. To showcase the commercial potential of these works, we utilize AI technology exclusively for high-fidelity B2B vocal demos, ensuring a production-ready preview of every composition.
Our diverse catalog is categorized into five distinct personas:
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I don’t rely on instruments, hardware, or a singing voice. None of that limits me.
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