Music Production
What is Superbooth 2026?: Everything you need to know about the Berlin music tech show
Europe's most exciting synth showcase is upon us. When is it, what new gear is getting announced and how do you get tickets?
MikeR: Carving Out an Identity Through Emotion and Energy
Driven by a passion for music and a desire for clarity in his artistic identity, MikeR is leading a journey mapped by his own vision. Placing value on authenticity, the Munich-based Producer and DJ is moving through the Electronic Music scene with a strong sense of integrity, choosing to maintain in
“They’re the best synth band in the '80s not to have a hit”: 6 under-appreciated synth-pop acts from the 1980s that deserve your attention
Forget your OMDs, your Depeche Modes, Human Leagues, Pet Shop Boys and A-has, because these not-so-popular bleep combos are well worth tracking down instead
ElevenLabs Revamps ElevenMusic as an AI Music Creation, Remixing and Streaming Service for Fans
The new AI music service — which holds licenses with Kobalt, Merlin and more — says it aims to turn "passive listeners into active participants."
David Byrne Shares New Remix, Announces Mexico Tour Dates
Plus, Byrne has announced new tour dates in Mexico. David Byrne Releases New Remix with Natalia Lafourcade, Reunites with St. Vincent at New Orleans Jazz Fest Chris Coplan
David Byrne Releases New Remix with Natalia Lafourcade, Reunites with St. Vincent at New Orleans Jazz Fest
Plus, Byrne has announced new tour dates in Mexico. David Byrne Releases New Remix with Natalia Lafourcade, Reunites with St. Vincent at New Orleans Jazz Fest Chris Coplan
Excite Audio Launches Bloom Drum Kits For Live-Feeling Drum Production
Excite Audio’s Bloom Drum Kits is built for producers who want drums that feel performed, processed, and ready to shape inside a modern production workflow. It takes live drum recordings, one-shots, top loops, percussion, detuned toms, textured snares, and processed rhythmic material, then places th
“From subtle warmth to aggressive drive, it adapts to any musical context”: Neural DSP unveils the Darkglass Ultimate plugin – a fully featured digital platform for studio-quality bass tone
Darkglass Ultimate expands upon the Ultra dual-preamp plugin with effects, cabs, full signal chain control and more – and it's a free update for Darkglass Ultra users
Expressive E launches Osmose CE, a MIDI controller version of its MPE-equipped synth
Osmose CE ships with a free companion plugin that gives users access to a library of expressive sounds from third-party developers pre-mapped to the Osmose keybed
"Out of the first 10 Prophets sold, one went to Rick Wakeman, one to David Bowie, and one to Joe Zawinul. It took off from there": The history of Sequential in 10 synths, sequencers and drum machines
We chart the rise, fall and revival of one of the synth world's true titans
“I mean, this is the greatest recording ever made. I could break down why it's so good, blah blah blah, but more than anything... what were they thinking?”: Jack Antonoff breaks down the crazy genius of his favourite Beatles song
"There's nothing like it. There never has or never will be.”
“If you thought the DX7 could get glassy, you haven’t heard anything yet”: 7 weird synthesis types that died on the vine
These are the synthesis types that didn’t make it into the big time, from Vector to Vocal and so many unique points in-between
The Beatles’ Apple Corps restructures executive team with new hires and promotions
The hires span marketing, finance, retail, and strategy, all reporting to Tom Greene, who took on the role in September 2025. Source
Sony Music wins legal battle over Jimi Hendrix Experience rights
Sony Music and Experience Hendrix have emerged as victors in a UK High Court battle over the rights to studio albums by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. They had faced legal action from the estates of Hendrix’s bandmates Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, who were seeking copyright and performer’s rights
Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums Pairs Factory Samples With User Sample Banks
Image Cred: Erica Synths Erica Synths has opened preorders for Bullfrog Drums, a hands-on drum machine, sampler, and CV/gate sequencer built around seven sample-based voices. The instrument is priced at €600 before VAT, with estimated shipping set for May 6, 2026. The Bullfrog Drums expands the educ
Jack Antonoff Supports Taylor Swift Collaborating With Other Producers
The Bleachers leader told Howard Stern that he totally gets shaking things up once in a while.
You Need To Calm Down — Jack Antonoff Is Fine With Taylor Swift Working With Other Producers on ‘Showgirl’ LP: ‘Grateful For the Work That Has Happened’
The Bleachers leader told Howard Stern that he totally gets shaking things up once in a while.
“In the next 12 months there are going to be two, possibly three more Moog synths – we’re going to have some instant classics added to our roster”: EXCLUSIVE! Moog President Joe Richardson tells us what's coming next from the iconic synth brand
With the Muse and Messenger signalling that Moog is still in rude health following its acquisition by InMusic, we catch up with its president to learn more about life behind the scenes at the world’s biggest synth brand
"It's remarkable that this powerful synth can be picked up for free": We pit 5 of the best soft synths against each other
We put five of today's most powerful, flexible and versatile synth plugins to the test to find out who comes out on top
Taylor Swift Addresses Jack Antonoff Collaboration Rumors
The singer opted for different producers on last year's 'The Life Of A Showgirl'