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This week's curated content explores the powerful intersection of creativity and technology in modern music production. From AI-assisted composition to iconic amplifier tones and high-stakes creative contests, the focus is on providing musicians with innovative tools to expand their artistic palette and achieve professional-grade results.

A standout feature is the "Add a Layer" tool from ACE Studio, as demonstrated in their recent tutorial. This technology analyzes existing project audio and generates perfectly matching new stems. Users can select from various instrument categories or employ a custom description to dictate exactly what they want, offering a novel approach to building arrangements and overcoming creative blocks.

For guitarists seeking classic tone, Blackstar Amplification provides a deep dive into the British-voiced TV-10BH amp. The demo highlights its traditional ECC83 and EL34 valve combination, while also showcasing the sponsored St. James EL34 digital model. This emphasizes Blackstar's "Designed, Not Modelled" philosophy, bringing iconic tube amplifier realism into a versatile digital format for modern recording and performance.

Finally, Bogren Digital is channeling raw creativity with its "Über Metal Riff Contest," offering a $500 prize. The challenge encourages musicians to explore the Gothenburg sound using the new BDE 120 and BH4 Ampknobs from the Über Metal suite. In collaboration with The Haunted, Jens Bogren, and Century Media, the contest rules simply ask participants to share the announcement video and submit their most crushing riffs, fostering community and showcasing extreme tone.