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WiiM Launches £399 Sound Lite Twin Pack For Smarter Home Audio
WiiM has announced a new Sound Lite Twin Pack, giving listeners two high-resolution smart speakers for £399 and cutting 13% off the cost of buying the speakers individually. The pack is available now in black and white, and it gives WiiM a cleaner way to pitch its entry-level smart speaker as a ster
“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
UK government should clarify whether it’s investing in AI companies that use unlicensed training data, say campaigners
The UK government has set up a Sovereign AI Unit to support British AI companies. But it’s not clear if supported companies are obliged to get licences for any copyright protected works used in AI training. That’s a problem and a missed opportunity according to House Of Lords member Beeban Kidron
"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
iZotope upgrades RX with a film-focused stem separation module and improved machine learning
RX 12 also promises an improved workflow and a smoother interface
Study explores DSPs’ power when artists spark controversy
The recent cancellation of the UK’s Wireless Festival has generated another round of headlines about Ye (formerly Kanye West) and his past words and actions. Meanwhile, D4vd’s murder charge also reignited the debate about whether and when streaming services should remove music by artists on moral gr
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
Watch The Weeknd debut new Anitta collab ‘Rio’ on tour in Brazil
The pair performed their second collaboration with pyrotechnics and dancers in front of a packed stadium
Spotify co-CEOs talk ad challenges and plans for GenAI features
Following yesterday’s quarterly financial results, Spotify’s new co-CEOs Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström fielded questions from analysts in the company’s earnings call. Challenges in its advertising business, some stats on key features, and plans for GenAI were on the agenda. Norström addressed
“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
10 extraordinary synths that are almost certainly out of your price range
If money were no object, what new synthesizers could you buy? We draw up our wish list of current big-bucks contenders
DMA’S Sign with Wonderlick/Sony/RCA for New Album
Their fifth studio album, "DMA'S" is due out Aug. 7 through a new global deal with Wonderlick Entertainment partnering with Sony Music Australia and RCA UK.
DMA’S Go Major Label Route on New Self-Titled Album
Their fifth studio album, "DMA'S" is due out Aug. 7 through a new global deal with Wonderlick Entertainment partnering with Sony Music Australia and RCA UK.
Universal Audio Knuckles ’92 Review: A Guitar Pedal That Works Shockingly Well On Synths
Knuckles ’92 has been on my radar since it dropped in 2024, and I finally got it into the studio for its high-gain guitar amp with the whole intention of seeing how it handles on my synths; that framing quickly felt secondary. UA’s smaller pedals have always sounded amazing on my synths, just as muc
UJAM Finally Added A Choir To Symphonic Elements
UJAM has announced Symphonic Elements CHOOIR, a new choir plugin built from material in Hans Zimmer’s personal orchestral library. The instrument is available for preorder now, with the full release set for May 13, 2026, and it joins UJAM’s Symphonic Elements series alongside STRIIIINGS, DRUMS, BRAA
Taylor Swift Tackles AI Deepfakes, T.I. Sues Over Masters in Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, Taylor fights AI deepfakes, T.I. sues over his masters, D4vd faces ugly new accusations and much more.
Taylor Swift Voice Trademarks, T.I. Catalog Lawsuit, D4vd Murder Case & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, Taylor fights AI deepfakes, T.I. sues over his masters, D4vd faces ugly new accusations and much more.