Music & Tech
Apple’s AirPods Max 2 Headphones Are Now $100 Off
The noise-canceling cans have dropped to $449.99, with the AirPods Pro 3 available for $199.00. Apple’s AirPods Max 2 Headphones Are Now $100 Off Eddie Fu
Spotify inks licensing deal with Believe for AI covers and remixes tool
Deal follows Spotify's agreements for the same tool with Universal Music Group, Merlin, and Kobalt Source
Spotify has pulled more than 50m ‘AI slop and spam’ tracks out of its recommendations this year
'AI-generated slop and spam don't belong in your recommendations, and we've made changes to keep them out and protect the listening experience,' Spotify said in a blog post. Source
Just 4 Noise launches ethically-trained AI kick-drum generator
Your interest level in Just 4 Kicks will depend on how much use you have for kick-drum samples. But even if that’s not your music-making bag, this launch reflects a wider, positive trend in the area of AI music. The post is from Music Ally.
Apple acquires team behind ‘ultimate audio editor for musicians’
One of the unexpected bonuses (for nosy journalists at least) of Europe’s Digital Markets Act is that big tech companies have to publicly disclose some of their acquisitions, with the details published on the European Commission website. The post is from Music Ally.
MAIA Universe Secures Investment and Key Deals
MAIA has also secured investment from Max Martin's MxM, and the RMV studio team, led by Ludvig Andersson, son of ABBA member Benny Andersson. Source
Serato Launches Mobile App for iOS
The new iPad and iPhone version of Serato arrives on mobile with four-deck mixing, stem control, Lucid Beatgrid and hardware and DVS-compatibility
Björn Ulvaeus invests in MAIA Universe, as sync platform strikes deals with BMG, Kobalt and WMG
MAIA has also secured investment from Max Martin's MxM, and the RMV studio team, led by Ludvig Andersson, son of ABBA member Benny Andersson. Source
“Inspiration is everywhere” as Serato makes the jump to mobile with Serato DJ for iOS
The new iPad and iPhone version of Serato arrives on mobile with four-deck mixing, stem control, Lucid Beatgrid and hardware and DVS-compatibility
Roland Expands Boutique Series With Two New Synths
Over the last decade, Roland has spent a lot of time finding ways to bring its older synthesizers back into the hands of modern musicians. Between its Boutique series, Roland Cloud instruments, and larger hardware synthesizers, there are plenty of ways to get those familiar Roland sounds without tra
Roland Jupiter-08 and N/vision Boutiques
A pint-sized take on the '80s classic, the Jupiter-08 launches alongside the N/vision, a wavetable synth that promises "rich tonalities, evolving textures and sophisticated sound design"
Roland Launches New Boutique Synthesizers
A pint-sized take on the '80s classic, the Jupiter-08 launches alongside the N/vision, a wavetable synth that promises "rich tonalities, evolving textures and sophisticated sound design"
Roland unveils two new Boutique synths
A pint-sized take on the '80s classic, the Jupiter-08 launches alongside the N/vision, a wavetable synth that promises "rich tonalities, evolving textures and sophisticated sound design"
Roland unveils two new Boutiques: a Jupiter-8 tribute and an all-new wavetable synth
A pint-sized take on the '80s classic, the Jupiter-08 launches alongside the N/vision, a wavetable synth that promises "rich tonalities, evolving textures and sophisticated sound design"
Pitchfork Music Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Lineup
CHRIS STASSY, Chlär, CLOUDY, Peach, Patrick Mason, HAAi and X CLUB. among the artists heading to Victoria’s Grampians in March 2027.
Pitch Music & Arts Unveils 2027 Lineup for 10th Anniversary Edition
CHRIS STASSY, Chlär, CLOUDY, Peach, Patrick Mason, HAAi and X CLUB. among the artists heading to Victoria’s Grampians in March 2027.
Member Feature: Collabhouse
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Hardware on a budget: 4 affordable, beginner-friendly setups for any genre
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Collabhouse Boosts Independent Artists with AI and Data Ownership
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Budget Hardware Setups for Music Producers
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