Music & Tech
Cherry Audio Releases ESQ-1 Synthesizer Plugin
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section
Samurai Jay Dominates Italy's Hot 100
He has spent No. 1 on the Billboard Italy Hot 100 for 16 consecutive weeks.
Cherry Audio Releases Ensoniq ESQ-1 Emulation
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section
Amazon Withdraws Support for Luca Guadagnino's OpenAI Film
The film is now being shopped to other studios. Amazon Dumps Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Movie Alex Young
Samurai Jay on Bringing ‘A Cool Crossover Between Latin Culture and Our Roots’ to Italy with His Merenguetón Smash ‘Ossessione’
He has spent No. 1 on the Billboard Italy Hot 100 for 16 consecutive weeks.
Amazon Dumps Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Movie
The film is now being shopped to other studios. Amazon Dumps Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Movie Alex Young
APRA AMCOS says Atlantic investigation proves AI companies have plundered the “life’s work of Australian and New Zealand songwriters”
APRA AMCOS has utilised an investigation by The Atlantic to identify the many Australian artists whose work has been used for AI training without licence. It comes as the tech sector lobbies Australian lawmakers for new copyright loopholes, something the music industry continues to strongly oppose
BandLab launches major update for its education-focused version
Music-creation firm BandLab’s business isn’t just about its mobile app for consumers. It also has BandLab for Education, a version designed to be used in classrooms. Now it’s getting a major upgrade. BandLab for Education 2.0 costs $2.50 per student per year although it has free-access options for e
Donner Groove Ultra Electronic Drum Set Review
Donner continues its assault on budget gear with an e-kit packing fantastic hardware and standout looks, but the module needs some work
Cherry Audio Releases Ensoniq ESQ-1 Emulation
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section
‘No Fakes Act’ takes its next step towards becoming US law
The ‘No Fakes Act’ is the proposed US legislation tackling unauthorised AI deepfakes, which was recently reintroduced for a third time in the Senate.
Donner Groove Ultra Electronic Drum Set Review
Donner continues its assault on budget gear with an e-kit packing fantastic hardware and standout looks, but the module needs some work
Cherry Audio Releases Ensoniq ESQ-1 Emulation
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section
Linear Festivals founders win International Entrepreneur of the Year
Congratulations to Vishruti Bindal and Bharavi, the co-founders of Linear Festivals in India. They have won the 2026 Music Ally International Entrepreneur of the Year award, in association with Universal Music Group Digital Innovation, which saw four finalists pitch at Music Ally NEXT yesterday. Lin
Donner Groove Ultra E-Drum Kit Review: Strong Hardware, Underdeveloped Module
Donner continues its assault on budget gear with an e-kit packing fantastic hardware and standout looks, but the module needs some work
Cherry Audio Celebrates 40 Years of Ensoniq ESQ-1 with Faithful Plugin Emulation
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section
Cherry Audio Releases Ensoniq ESQ-1 Plugin
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section
Indian AI background music startup Tringbox raises seed funding
Tringbox is an Indian AI startup that’s making background music more generic and specific at the same time. The Mumbai-headquartered company has built what it describes as an “environment-aware” platform […] The post is from Music Ally.
Donner Groove Ultra electronic drum set review
Donner continues its assault on budget gear with an e-kit packing fantastic hardware and standout looks, but the module needs some work
Cherry Audio emulates the Ensoniq ESQ-1 for its 40th birthday
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section