Tech KORG's KAOSS Pad V lets you touch two affects at once Keeping the series' iconic touchpad interface, it now comes with dual-touch operation, a rebuilt sampler with real-time overdubbing & dedicated Voice FX engine
Tech AlphaTheta's new CDJ-1500X lets DJs play sets with just their phone Packing flagship CDJ-3000X tech into a smaller frame, it also offers CoBeat; a new crowd-interaction service that puts song requests on screen
Global News Popularity of tracks with explicit lyrics has declined by 61% since 2018, report finds Music requiring a parental advisory tag now makes up just 13% of Spotify's Top 50
Events The Mixmag Lab makes its debut in Mongolia this month In collaboration with Kharkhorum Festival, the event in Ulaanbaatar features Biliguudei, Gonno, CMT & Anu Dol
Asia News Norsicaa launches label rooted in Asia-Pacific sounds, Sama Sama Records The DJ & researcher says the label is "being built for the region and diaspora", debuting with a 1980 Boy Katindig reissue
Events Shanghai: Reactor x Trommel x Fruity Shop x Break the Wall present Connection Friday, July 10, 2026
Features Riz Ahmed: “SOPHIE's 'BIPP' gave me the belief that things could get better” With his semi-autobiographical comedy Bait receiving awards buzz, we caught up with Riz Ahmed to talk about bringing his South Asian diaspora-themed James Bond soundtrack to life for the show
Film & TV Watch the first trailer for HBO's Burning Man documentary series The Man Will Burn promises to offer an "intimate" look at the yearly Black Rock Desert event
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