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1,200 Looms Later: How Async Video Became My Development Superpower
Case Study

1,200 Looms Later: How Async Video Became My Development Superpower

I've recorded 1,212 Loom videos over 5 years. Here's how async video transformed the way I demo, communicate with clients, and document decisions as a founder and developer.
async-communicationloomremote-worksoftware-developmentclient-demosteam-cultureproductivity
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
SignNow MCP Server: E-Signatures Straight from Claude Code
Open Source

SignNow MCP Server: E-Signatures Straight from Claude Code

We open-sourced an MCP server that brings SignNow e-signatures into Claude Code. Upload documents, send signing invites, track status, and download signed PDFs — all without leaving your terminal.
mcpopen-sourcee-signaturessignnowclaude-codedeveloper-toolsautomation
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
13 Distributors, 5 File Formats, Zero Standards -The Reality of Music Royalty Data
Distribution

13 Distributors, 5 File Formats, Zero Standards -The Reality of Music Royalty Data

Every month, independent labels receive royalty reports from over a dozen distributors. No two look the same. Here's what that actually looks like.
music-datamusictech
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
830 Ways to Say Spotify - Normalizing Music Streaming Data
Case Study

830 Ways to Say Spotify - Normalizing Music Streaming Data

After solving the file format problem, the data inside is just as messy. Different names for the same platforms, labels, currencies, and territories. Here's how we normalize it.
music-datamusictech
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
Building a Claude Skill for DDEX Validation: Automate Music Metadata Checks with AI
Tutorial

Building a Claude Skill for DDEX Validation: Automate Music Metadata Checks with AI

A step-by-step guide to creating a Claude Code skill that validates DDEX ERN XML files against official schemas - catching metadata errors before they reach distributors.
ddexai
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
Maintaining Music Tech Tools: The SLA Dilemma for Small Teams
Case Study

Maintaining Music Tech Tools: The SLA Dilemma for Small Teams

What happens when a custom streaming analytics tool works perfectly, until nobody is responsible for keeping it running. A real story from the music industry.
musictechdevops
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
Building a Custom Music Delivery Platform on the Revelator API
Distribution

Building a Custom Music Delivery Platform on the Revelator API

A practical guide for music distributors evaluating a hybrid approach: custom frontend with Revelator's API as the delivery backbone. Covers architecture, DDEX integration, territory handling, and when to go fully independent.
music-datadevelopment
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
Integrating SignNow E-Signatures into Your Django Application
API Integration

Integrating SignNow E-Signatures into Your Django Application

A practical guide to adding e-signature capabilities to your Django app using the SignNow REST API. We walk through the full integration - from OAuth2 authentication and document uploads to asynchronous signing workflows with Celery and real-time webhook handling - based on our production implementation at BeatBuddy.
development
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
Building a Suno AI Remix App with Nuxt & Firebase
AI Audio

Building a Suno AI Remix App with Nuxt & Firebase

A step-by-step guide to building a web app that remixes audio using Suno's AI, Nuxt 4, and Firebase Storage.
aidevelopment
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
The New Economics of Game Music
#8

The New Economics of Game Music

Handpicked articles, updates, and insights from the fast-moving world of music and entertainment technology, curated just for you.
newslettermusic-production
Curated by Author avatar Kenny Vaughan
How to Transcribe Video to Text Using OpenAI Whisper

How to Transcribe Video to Text Using OpenAI Whisper

A practical guide to the video → mp3 → text pipeline using OpenAI Whisper. Free, local transcription for interviews, podcasts, and meetings.
aidevelopment
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
AI Song Structure Analysis: Intro, Verse, Chorus
Open Source

AI Song Structure Analysis: Intro, Verse, Chorus

A technical look at automatic song structure detection using AI and signal processing. Identify song sections with MTL Audio Locators.
aimusic-data
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
Extracting Data from Ableton .als and .asd Files
Open Source

Extracting Data from Ableton .als and .asd Files

A deep dive into parsing Ableton Live project files. Learn what metadata hides inside .als and .asd files and how to extract it with Python.
music-productiondevelopment
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
Connecting Your Max for Live Device to a Cloud API
MusicTech

Connecting Your Max for Live Device to a Cloud API

Send song structure data from Ableton Live to a cloud API. Build a complete DAW-to-database pipeline with real-time visualization.
music-productiondevelopment
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
Export Ableton Locators to JSON via Max for Live
MusicTech

Export Ableton Locators to JSON via Max for Live

Build a Max for Live device that exports arrangement locators and BPM to JSON, ready for external tools and AI music analysis pipelines.
music-productiondevelopment
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
Low-Code Magic Won't Solve MusicTech Reality
#7

Low-Code Magic Won't Solve MusicTech Reality

Handpicked articles, updates, and insights from the fast-moving world of music and entertainment technology, curated just for you.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
BeatBuddy Replay: Video Analysis App Challenges

BeatBuddy Replay: Video Analysis App Challenges

A deep-dive into building a Flutter video analysis app for swimmers. From MVP architecture to cross-platform challenges - lessons from two weeks of development.
sportstechdevelopment
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
Did You Know? 10 Developer Tips from Real Codebases
Series

Did You Know? 10 Developer Tips from Real Codebases

A collection of practical software development tips, workarounds, and clever solutions discovered in production codebases. Part 1 of an ongoing series.
development
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
10 Surprising MusicTech Facts (Part 2)
Series

10 Surprising MusicTech Facts (Part 2)

Fascinating facts about music technology, standards, and innovations that shape how we create, share, and experience music. Part 2 of the series.
musictech
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
MusicXML: Standard for Music Notation

MusicXML: Standard for Music Notation

What is MusicXML, how does it work, and what are its applications in music and education? A guide to the open standard for sheet music exchange.
musictechmusic-data
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
MemoSonic: Building an Audio Memory Game
MusicTech Lab

MemoSonic: Building an Audio Memory Game

The story behind MemoSonic, a Flutter-based educational game that turns sound recognition into play, with accessibility for visually impaired users.
case-studydevelopment
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
Office Hours with MusicTech Lab’s DDEX Expert
Featured

Office Hours with MusicTech Lab’s DDEX Expert

Free DDEX office hours for MusicTech teams. Get help with DDEX compliance, ERN implementation, data models, and integrations with DSPs.
ddexmusictech
Author avatar Maciej Dulski
The End of an Era: It's All About to Crash
#6

The End of an Era: It's All About to Crash

Handpicked articles, updates, and insights from the fast-moving world of music and entertainment technology, curated just for you.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Sigurdur Arnason
Tempus Metronome and GetSongBPM API
Featured

Tempus Metronome and GetSongBPM API

What BPM really means and how we integrated the GetSongBPM API into Tempus Metronome using Flutter to let users look up song tempos instantly.
musictechdevelopment
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
7 Rounds in the First 10 Days of November 2025
#5

7 Rounds in the First 10 Days of November 2025

Handpicked articles, updates, and insights from the fast-moving world of music and entertainment technology, curated just for you.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
The Music Metadata Conundrum
#4

The Music Metadata Conundrum

Handpicked articles, updates, and insights from the fast-moving world of music and entertainment technology, curated just for you.
newslettermusic-data
Curated by Author avatar Amanda Schupf
AI in Music: Hype, Hope, and a Human Touch
#3

AI in Music: Hype, Hope, and a Human Touch

Handpicked articles, updates, and insights from the fast-moving world of music and entertainment technology, curated just for you.
newsletterai
Curated by Author avatar Drew Thurlow
Feeling the MusicTech Momentum
#2

Feeling the MusicTech Momentum

Handpicked articles, updates, and insights from the fast-moving world of music and entertainment technology, curated just for you.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
MusicTech Insights #1 by Maciej Dulski
#1

MusicTech Insights #1 by Maciej Dulski

Handpicked articles, updates, and insights from the fast-moving world of music and entertainment technology, curated just for you.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
MusicTech Resources for Builders
Featured

MusicTech Resources for Builders

A curated platform for MusicTech founders and teams. Track investor deals, explore open-source tools, and find partners and events in the music-tech space.
musictechmusic-data
Author avatar Maciej Dulski
Poland's Creative Tech and MusicTech Rise
Featured

Poland's Creative Tech and MusicTech Rise

Poland’s first Creative Tech report is here and MusicTech Lab’s Maciej Dulski shares insights on how music innovation in Poland is gaining momentum.
musictechmusic-data
Author avatar Mariusz Smenżyk
Walkative 2.0 Global Booking Engine
Case Study

Walkative 2.0 Global Booking Engine

How we built a cloud-based booking platform for the leading free walking tour company, handling thousands of weekly reservations across European cities.
case-studyecommerce
Music Industry Tech Openings (May 2025 Update)

Music Industry Tech Openings (May 2025 Update)

Curated list of tech job openings in the music industry for May 2025. Discover roles at music startups, labels, and streaming platforms.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
Music Industry Tech Openings (April 2025 Update)

Music Industry Tech Openings (April 2025 Update)

Curated list of tech job openings in the music industry for April 2025. Discover roles at music startups, labels, and streaming platforms.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
Music Industry Tech Openings (March 2025 Update)

Music Industry Tech Openings (March 2025 Update)

Curated list of tech job openings in the music industry for March 2025. Discover roles at music startups, labels, and MusicTech companies.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
Music Industry Tech Openings (Fabruary 2025 Update)

Music Industry Tech Openings (Fabruary 2025 Update)

Curated list of tech job openings in the music industry for February 2025. Browse roles at music startups, labels, and MusicTech companies.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
Maciej Dulski on Sound Connections Podcast
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Maciej Dulski on Sound Connections Podcast

Maciej Dulski from MusicTech Lab discusses the evolving music tech landscape, its impact on artists, and how technology is reshaping the industry.
musictechmusic-data
Author avatar Mariusz Smenżyk
Music Industry Tech Openings (January 2025 Update)

Music Industry Tech Openings (January 2025 Update)

Curated list of tech job openings in the music industry for January 2025. Explore roles at music startups, labels, and MusicTech companies.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
Epidemic Sound MCP with Claude for Devs

Epidemic Sound MCP with Claude for Devs

Set up and use the Epidemic Sound MCP Server with Claude to discover music using natural language prompts directly in your development workflow.
aimusictech
Author avatar MusicTech Lab
Custom Chromecast & AirPlay Casting App
NDA
Case Study

Custom Chromecast & AirPlay Casting App

How controlling a TV turned out to be harder than streaming to it, and why we built our own Chromecast receiver after 14 prototypes.
case-studydevelopment
Universal Music Data Parser for 20+ Platforms
CherryRed Records
Case Study

Universal Music Data Parser for 20+ Platforms

How we aggregated 200M streaming records from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and more into a unified royalty data integration system.
case-studymusic-data
Ambistream – Multi-Layer Streaming Platform
Ambistream
Case Study

Ambistream – Multi-Layer Streaming Platform

How a late-night experiment grew into a multi-platform streaming engine with overlays, remote control, and Chromecast/AirPlay support.
case-studymusictech
Music Industry Tech Openings (December 2024 Update)

Music Industry Tech Openings (December 2024 Update)

Curated list of tech job openings in the music industry for December 2024. Find roles at music startups, labels, and streaming platforms.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
Notion Backup Tool Built in 3 Days with Python
Open Source

Notion Backup Tool Built in 3 Days with Python

How we built an automated Notion-to-Markdown sync tool in 3 days, why we left Notion, and why we open-sourced the solution.
developmentdevops
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
DIY MIDI Controller for Ableton with Arduino
Open Source

DIY MIDI Controller for Ableton with Arduino

Build a physical MIDI volume controller for Ableton Live using Arduino Leonardo. Covers hardware setup, MIDI protocol, and USB communication.
music-productiondevelopment
Author avatar Mariusz Smenzyk
Music Industry Tech Openings (November 2024 Update)

Music Industry Tech Openings (November 2024 Update)

Curated list of tech job openings in the music industry for November 2024. Browse roles at music startups, labels, and streaming platforms.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
Music Industry Tech Openings (October 2024 Update)

Music Industry Tech Openings (October 2024 Update)

Curated list of tech job openings in the music industry for October 2024. Explore roles at music startups, labels, and MusicTech companies.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
Introducing MusicTech Poland
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Introducing MusicTech Poland

MusicTech Poland launches to connect startups, artists, and tech enthusiasts. Building a community where music and technology innovation can thrive together.
musictech
Author avatar Maciej Dulski
Music Industry Tech Openings (September 2024 Update)

Music Industry Tech Openings (September 2024 Update)

Curated list of tech job openings in the music industry for September 2024. Find roles at music startups, labels, and streaming platforms.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
DDEX Open Source Projects Review
Featured

DDEX Open Source Projects Review

Explore DDEX open-source projects that simplify music metadata management, enhance rights tracking, and streamline royalty distribution.
ddexmusictech
Author avatar Mariusz Smenżyk
Direct Music Licensing Platform Case Study
Case Study

Direct Music Licensing Platform Case Study

How we built a music licensing platform with thousands of songs across web, iOS, and Android, featuring subscriptions and a custom audio player.
case-studymusic-data
Music Industry Tech Openings (August 2024 Update)

Music Industry Tech Openings (August 2024 Update)

Curated list of tech job openings in the music industry for August 2024. Explore roles at music startups, labels, and streaming services.
newslettermusictech
Music Industry Tech Openings (July 2024 Update)

Music Industry Tech Openings (July 2024 Update)

Curated list of tech job openings in the music industry for July 2024. Explore roles at music startups, labels, streaming platforms, and more.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
How to conduct workshops for creative industry?

How to conduct workshops for creative industry?

Learn how to run effective software requirement workshops for creative professionals. Tips on flexibility, visual engagement, and collaborative facilitation.
musictechoutsourcing
Author avatar Adam Golański
Music Industry Tech Openings (June 2024 Update)

Music Industry Tech Openings (June 2024 Update)

Curated list of tech job openings in the music industry for June 2024. Explore roles at music startups, labels, streaming platforms, and more.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
Music Industry Tech Openings (May 2024 Update)

Music Industry Tech Openings (May 2024 Update)

Curated list of tech job openings in the music industry for May 2024. Explore roles at music startups, labels, streaming platforms, and more.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
Music Industry Tech Openings (April 2024 Update)

Music Industry Tech Openings (April 2024 Update)

Curated list of tech job openings in the music industry for April 2024. Explore roles at music startups, labels, streaming platforms, and more.
newslettermusictech
Curated by Author avatar Maciej Dulski
Turn fans into superfans - Roadie.co

Turn fans into superfans - Roadie.co

How Roadie.co helps independent artists build websites, manage tours, release music, and grow their fanbase with data-driven tools and email marketing.
musictech
Author avatar Mariusz Smenżyk
Bravelab partners with Music Glue

Bravelab partners with Music Glue

Music Glue specialises in creating tailored e-commerce solutions for the music industry. Learn more about Bravelab partnership with Music Glue.
musictechecommerce
Author avatar Mariusz Smenżyk
MusicTech Lab Partners with LALAL.AI

MusicTech Lab Partners with LALAL.AI

MusicTech Lab partners with LALAL.AI, the AI-powered vocal remover and music source separation service, to bring stem splitting into real-world music tech workflows.
aimusictech
Author avatar Mariusz Smenżyk
Understanding the API First Approach

Understanding the API First Approach

Why the API First approach matters for e-commerce. Learn how designing APIs before code leads to scalable, maintainable, integration-friendly platforms.
developmentmusictech
Author avatar Adam Golański
MusicTech Lab Partners with The Audio Programmer

MusicTech Lab Partners with The Audio Programmer

MusicTech Lab partners with The Audio Programmer community to connect audio developers with real-world music tech projects and deepen collaboration in audio development.
musictechmusic-production
Author avatar Mariusz Smenżyk
Introduction to generating DDEX file using Python

Introduction to generating DDEX file using Python

Learn what DDEX files are and how to generate them using Python. Covers ERN, DSR, and RIN standards for digital music data exchange in the industry.
ddexdevelopment
Author avatar Andrzej Dąbski
Music Self-Publishing: The Emuze.me Story

Music Self-Publishing: The Emuze.me Story

How self-publishing evolved in the music industry, shifting control from record labels to independent artists, and how Emuze.me empowers creators today.
musictechmusic-data
Author avatar Adam Golański
Hybrid Database Model in Django for Speed

Hybrid Database Model in Django for Speed

How combining relational and non-relational databases in Django solved performance bottlenecks for a high-traffic e-commerce catalog microservice.
developmentmusic-data
Author avatar Oleksandr Gorbunov
What is watermarked song?

What is watermarked song?

What are watermarked songs and why do they matter? Learn how audio watermarks protect copyright, track ownership, prevent piracy, and authenticate music.
musictechmusic-production
Author avatar Mariusz Smenżyk
Dev Meeting 004: Introduction to Event Storming

Dev Meeting 004: Introduction to Event Storming

Event Storming is a workshop-style method for exploring complex systems and business domains by mapping the flow of events and interactions.
development
Author avatar Mariusz Smenżyk
Dev Meeting 002: Intro to DDD

Dev Meeting 002: Intro to DDD

An introduction to Domain-Driven Design (DDD), an approach to software development that models business domains for more effective and maintainable systems.
development
Author avatar Mariusz Smenżyk
Dev Meeting 001: Kubernetes is a Framework

Dev Meeting 001: Kubernetes is a Framework

Exploring Kubernetes as a framework: from Google's scaling challenges and Borg to Operators, CRDs, and modern container orchestration basics.
devopsdevelopment
Author avatar Mariusz Smenżyk
How to Build an MVP in 6 Steps

How to Build an MVP in 6 Steps

Starting a new product can be an exciting and daunting prospect. On one hand, it's a chance to bring a new idea to life and potentially change the world.
outsourcingdevelopment
Author avatar Mariusz Raczyński
Panther ML/AI Pricing Recommendation Tool
Panther Pricing
Case Study

Panther ML/AI Pricing Recommendation Tool

How we migrated Panther Pricing from Flask to FastAPI and built an ML-based web platform for optimizing retail pricing in brick-and-mortar stores.
case-studyai
Why we decided to use wavesurfer.js

Why we decided to use wavesurfer.js

Creating a simple, custom audio player with main functionality is relatively easy. Are you sure? Let's see how we tackled this issue
music-productiondevelopment
Author avatar Mateusz Bryzik
Ticketing & Events Platform Development
Solidstudio
Case Study

Ticketing & Events Platform Development

How we provided a Python development team to build third-party API integrations for a ticketing platform, through long-term team augmentation.
case-studyecommerce
Why the Programming World Loves Python

Why the Programming World Loves Python

Why Python is one of the most popular programming languages. Its flexibility spans backend, AI, web development, and automation with an easy learning curve.
development
Author avatar Roberto Cruz
Automate Repetitive Tasks for Better Results

Automate Repetitive Tasks for Better Results

Repetitive work may negatively impact your business performance. By improving business performance management, you can automate tasks and increase productivity.
outsourcingdevops
Author avatar Jurek Skowron
Data Modeling in MongoDB Using Design Patterns

Data Modeling in MongoDB Using Design Patterns

The most useful data modeling design patterns in MongoDB are attributed, three, and extended reference patterns.
developmentmusic-data
Author avatar Bartosz Wilk
Git Better #1 - Commit Message Convention

Git Better #1 - Commit Message Convention

Using a consistent style of commit messages can increase the effectiveness of a team that develops bespoke software.
devopsdevelopment
Author avatar Paweł Glimos
Migrating from TravisCI to Github Actions

Migrating from TravisCI to Github Actions

A practical comparison of GitHub Actions vs TravisCI with a step-by-step migration guide. Learn why we switched and how to move your CI/CD pipeline smoothly.
devopsdevelopment
Author avatar Szymon Zmilczak