Will software eliminate most of the need for music hardware anytime soon? Also: a few new music services promise you honest feedback from real listeners and try to reward those that discover the next big thing. YouTube fires a shot to end the loudness wars, while Dynamic Range Day is to be celebrated soon in a contest.<h1>Show Notes</h1><ul>
 <li><a href="https://medium.com/cuepoint/exclusive-marvin-gaye-s-estate-denies-lawsuit-against-pharrell-s-happy-dcb70e6c1236">Marvin Gaye’s Estate Denies Lawsuit Against Pharrell’s “Happy”</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.audiokite.com/">Audio Kite</a></li>
 <li><a href="http://tradiio.com/">Tradiio</a></li>
 <li><a href="http://productionadvice.co.uk/youtube-loudness/">YouTube just put the final nail in the Loudness War’s coffin</a></li>
 <li><a href="http://dynamicrangeday.co.uk/challenge/">Dynamic Range Day - March 27th</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5iC-lLUUE8">Sigur Rós - Hún Jörð … (Endurunnið Af Hassbræður)</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TIkl-6xemw">Caravan Palace - Maniac</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuorkVCjN7U">Kingdom Hearts 2 - Timeless River</a></li>
 <li><a href="http://open.spotify.com/user/echolox/playlist/4dPhrfmMswEihGsv4ySzVm">Bits &amp; Pieces Spotify Playlist</a></li>
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9 - The Whole World Is A Preset

A fascinating conversation about the world of music from the dual perspectives of both creators and listeners. Stick around for each episode's Pick of the Week, featuring great new songs to throw in your playlists.