Mixmag - Tech

PETRU's vinyl stand turns audio into a live LED visualiser

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:34:00 +0000

The device’s built-in microphone picks up sound & displays it as real-time frequency animations on an integrated screen

SAINTSABIO introduces a wearable USB for DJs

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:09:00 +0000

The CYBER USB EXOSKELETON has already been seen worn by ISOxo, Sara Landry, Tinashe & Anyma

km5 unveils Neon Collection with transparent Bluetooth CD players

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:24:04 +0000

The drop adds glowing finishes, Bluetooth support & new accessories to the brand’s Instant Disk Audio line-up

The Akai Pro MPC Sample offers portability for sequencing & music production

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:04:00 +0000

Built around the legacy of the Akai MPC series, the standalone unit features pad-based control, onboard effects & flexible connectivity

Roland claims new AI tool has "human intent at its core"

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:01:43 +0000

DAW plug-in Melody Flip gives users melody recommendations based on an existing audio file's characteristics

Void Acoustics adds real wood finishes to Venu V2 series

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Previously custom-only, the Natural Wood Collection crafted from real timber is now a regular offering across selected models

Tembo is a magnetic instrument built for playful beat-making

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Sampler, sequencer & drum machine in one, the Musical Beings instrument builds rhythms through tokens snapped onto a grid

NOTHING’s Headphone (a) comes with customisable tactile controls & 5-day battery life

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:49:31 +0000

Built for long listening sessions, the over-ear headphones arrive in black, white, pink & a limited-edition yellow colourway

Apple Music to inform listeners if music on platform is AI-generated

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:04:28 +0000

The new metadata information will only be available if labels declare use of the tech

Bela introduces touch-based control for Eurorack systems, Trails

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Designed as a four-channel polyphonic touch recorder, it uses finger movement to shape notes, modulation & rhythm

Google gives Gemini the ability to make AI-generated music

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:46:45 +0000

While streaming services like Deezer and Apple Music are working to demonetise AI-generated music, Google boasts its "most advanced music generation model yet"

Eventide revives Laurie Spiegel’s Music Mouse as a modern MIDI plug-in

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The intelligent composition tool from 1986 now integrates with modern production setups, offering scale-constrained improvisation & flexible MIDI routing

Roland launches ASPIRE electronic music education programme across Asia & Australia

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Developed with Musical Futures International, the project brings hands-on learning to schools in Bangkok, Melbourne & Singapore

KORG reveals phase8 acoustic synthesizer with vibrating steel resonators

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:03:00 +0000

Based on Acoustic Synthesis technology, it generates sound through real resonators paired with analogue wavefolding, audio-rate modulation & a built-in sequencer

Teenage Engineering’s EP-2350 Ting microphone embraces live & lo-fi vocals

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The standalone mic comes with onboard effects, samples & physical controls, designed for expressive use rather than studio recording

AlphaTheta unveils new DJ effector and sampler, RMX-Ignite

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:30:00 +0000

It builds on the unit’s popular 2012 predecessor RMX-1000, boasting “next-gen” quality

AlphaTheta adds Apple Music integration as part of new CDJ-3000X update

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:28:11 +0000

Users can now access 100 million tracks from the streaming platform directly via the DJ deck

People are paying to get ChatGPT high on ket and coke

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A new AI pharmaceutical company is selling code-based drugs for the price of a real-life gram to get your chatbot a little waved

5 key features on the DJControl Mix Ultra that will you get started with DJing

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Hercules' ultimate portable DJ mixer has a whole host of features to help kick off those dreams of DJ stardom this Christmas

Alma is the 3D-printed, battery-powered synth for toddlers

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Non-stop looping, responsive sliders & clear visual cues make it easy for very young users to experiment with pitch, tempo, & sound

Ableton launches Rent to Own as new way to obtain Live 12 Suite

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:15:00 +0000

A 24-month payment plan that gives producers a permanent license once completed

IKEA releases colourful Bluetooth speakers in new Teklan line

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:09:53 +0000

The SOLSKYDD & KULGLASS collections combine striking patterns, flexible placement options & multi-speaker connectivity

Spotify launches new feature to import playlists from rival platforms

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 06:00:19 +0000

It comes after YouTube Music and Apple Music rolled out similar features over summer

"Big three" major labels sign licensing deal with AI start-up KLAY

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:30:00 +0000

The AI-powered streaming service says its models will be trained "entirely on licensed music"

Audima Labs’ MIDI instrument Sway turns movement into music

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:19:00 +0000

A gesture-powered unit packed with 16 sensors, eighty LEDs & deep software mapping that’s drawing heavy demand

Spotify's acquisition of WhoSampled sparks fears of "sample snitching"

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:30:00 +0000

The streaming giant acquired the community-driven database platform as part of its new SongDNA feature

AI-generated track hits number one in Billboard US singles chart

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

'Walk My Walk', created by AI artist Breaking Rust, hit the top spot in Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart this week after garnering three million streams on Spotify in less than a month

Review: AlphaTheta OMNIS-DUO

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

AlphaTheta’s debut all-in-one DJ system redefines spontaneity with battery power, Bluetooth mixing and a striking, user-friendly design

Teenage Engineering channels soundsystem culture with EP-40 Riddim sampler

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000

It comes loaded with artist-designed drums, basslines, keys, effects, and multi-sampled instruments, plus a temporary bundle with the EP-2350 Ting microphone

AlphaTheta halts rollout of CDJ-3000 firmware update following reports of "deleted" playlists

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:23:27 +0000

Several artists have complained of "disastrous" issues as a result of the recent CDJ-3000 firmware update, which was originally landed on October 21

Malaysia strengthens AI push with new Nvidia data centre in Johor

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:03:18 +0000

The large-scale facility marks a US$2.36 billion collaboration aimed at supporting public AI services & sovereign AI development

The Demon Box translates everyday objects into distinctive sound signatures

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:52:00 +0000

Eternal Research’s debut synth is ready to ship next month

HEDD Audio marks 10 years with a golden take on its classic studio monitors

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:48:00 +0000

Limited to 100 pairs, the TYPE 05 A-CORE EDITION X combines HEDD’s AMT tweeter with an 18k gold finish (plus an extra surprise for one lucky buyer)

Spotify claims ICE ads about "dangerous illegals" don't violate advertising policy

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000

The streaming platform claims the recruitment ads are "part of a broad campaign" from the US government

Polygonia teams up with Dycide and FTP Doctor to launch new audio anaylsis tool

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:35:00 +0000

Inspect allows you to analyse “your favourite music” and customise it

Telepathic Instruments’ cult-favourite synth, Orchid, launches globally

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:15:00 +0000

The chord-generating instrument co-founded by Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker returns after two instant sellouts with new sounds, effects & plugin support

Nik Bentel Studio turns handbags into soundsystems

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:09:00 +0000

The Tati Fête Speaker & Mixer Bags are made from clear acrylic & fitted with real, working components for a portable DJ setup

Roland unveils new flagship drum machine, TR-1000 Rhythm Creator

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:30:00 +0000

Built on the legacy of the TR-808 and TR-909, the new instrument is Roland’s first in 40 years with “true analogue voices”

Spotify announces AI crackdown, removes 75 million tracks from platform

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The streaming platform has shared a statement around new AI protections

CMF Headphone Pro debuts with 100-hour battery life & adaptive active noise cancellation

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:30:00 +0000

The US$99 over-ear headphones from Nothing's sub-brand also feature fast charging plus an Energy Slider for quick bass & treble adjustments

Daniel Ek to step down as CEO of Spotify

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:26:19 +0000

The move comes following boycott calls against the platform over Ek's significant investment in military tech start-up, Helsing

Suno expands AI music production tools with v5 release & Suno Studio

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The company drops its “most advanced model yet” alongside a new generative DAW, while facing lawsuits from major labels over alleged “stream-ripping”

Almost a third of all music uploaded to streaming platform Deezer is AI-generated

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Over 30,000 “fully AI-generated tracks” are uploaded each day, up by almost 20% since January

Massive Attack refute claims that they used surveillance tech at live shows

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The Bristol band insist that visuals used were satirical commentary on surveillance, describing audiences’ failure to grasp the joke as "very 2025"

UJAM launches Beatmaker GLOOM for ambient & minimal production

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 02:56:00 +0000

Built on the Beatmaker 3 platform, it offers 10 drum kits, 460 MIDI loops & 75 global presets among other features

Spotify Free tier upgrade allows for more song control & new features

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:30:00 +0000

No more stuck on shuffle mode

Spotify introduces lossless audio for Premium subscribers

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Said to be one of Spotify’s “most anticipated features”, high quality audio will be available across nearly every track on the platform

Vintage Minimoog to be auctioned off in fundraiser for Bob Moog Foundation

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:30:00 +0000

The decades-old Model D synth is signed by legendary musician Todd Rundgren

AlphaTheta announces "next-generation" CDJ-3000X

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:16:44 +0000

The latest edition of the CDJ range features built-in Wi-Fi and a new 'Hot Cue workflow'

AI firms are "illegally" scraping music, according to new investigation

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 02:02:49 +0000

New evidence suggests that companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta are scraping copyrighted music at a scale that is “larger than previously acknowledged"

China trials 10-Gigabit internet speeds in Xiong’an

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:59:30 +0000

Ten times faster than standard gigabit broadband, it enables 8K streaming, VR, holographic calls & lag-free livestreams

Apple Music users can now import playlists from Spotify

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The new feature comes amid growing calls to boycott Spotify over CEO Daniel Ek leading a €600 million investment in a military tech firm

“Distorted faces” & “extra digits” fuel AI rumours in Will Smith’s new tour video

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:20:00 +0000

A YouTube montage meant to showcase audience love has sparked debate over strangely distorted visuals

Study shows Asia as fastest-growing market for generative AI apps

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:20:00 +0000

Downloads in the region grew 80% in six months, fuelled largely by AI assistants, according to Sensor Tower’s 2025 report

Watch: DeLaurentis & Hervé Déjardin bring ‘Musicalism’ to life with L-Acoustics technology

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The two used L-ISA Studio tools to build a spatial album rooted in synaesthetic creativity & technical precision

Spotify threatens to ban users who don't pass new ID checks

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:30:00 +0000

Following the introduction of the Online Safety Act, users in the UK are now required to provide proof of their age via facial recognition or photo ID to access certain content

The Commodore 64 returns with new specs & original SID sound

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:41:00 +0000

A modern take on the ’80s top-selling home computer, shipping October 2025

“AI doesn’t exploit musicians, people do”: What if artificial intelligence doesn’t have to hurt the music industry?

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0000

The many issues and misuses of AI in the music industry are well documented, but there are still artists and industry professionals who believe it can be a positive force if used correctly. Nadia Says reports, speaking to Benn Jordan, Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst, Imogen Heap, Portrait XO, Robert Owens, and AI music companies

UMG’s Executive Vice President urges artist-centric AI at UN summit

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:35:00 +0000

Michael Nash, who is also UMG's Chief Digital Officer, made a case for ethical AI in music, highlighting copyright protection & industry-backed innovation among others

“Curiosity rather than fear”: key takeaways from Mixmag Asia & EMC at SuperAI Singapore

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:47:00 +0000

Spoiler alert: nobody was replaced, but everyone was inspired.

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek becomes chairman of AI military start-up following €600 million investment

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:30:00 +0000

Ek had previously invested €100 million in Helsing, a software specialist that currently produces drones, aircrafts and submarines for military use

Apple Music launches new "AutoMix" feature that blends tracks together using AI

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:23:14 +0000

Powered by Apple Intelligence, the tech giant claims the new feature can craft "unique transitions" between tracks, "just like a DJ"

Enter the future: connect with us at Asia's largest AI conference, SuperAI Singapore

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:37:00 +0000

Taking place on June 18-19, Mixmag Asia will be hosting a dedicated panel & booth in collaboration with EMC & Pulse Design (plus an afterparty, naturally!)

SoundCloud updates AI policy following backlash: “AI should support artists, not replace them”

Sun, 25 May 2025 02:22:55 +0000

The company’s CEO has issued a statement following criticism of its Terms of Use

Spotify’s AI DJ is “now taking music requests”

Tue, 20 May 2025 10:44:29 +0000

Premium users in 60+ markets can now use voice prompts to customise music by mood, genre, or activity in real time

Apple Music & UMG tap into mental wellbeing with Sound Therapy

Tue, 20 May 2025 04:15:00 +0000

Scientifically tuned reworks of popular tracks use frequency-based sounds to boost focus, relax & sleep

Bjooks launches PATCH & TWEAK Club platform with access to synth content

Thu, 15 May 2025 06:05:00 +0000

Members can explore Bjooks’ full digital catalogue, plus receive new weekly material including interviews, tips, tutorials & more

SoundCloud denies that it uses AI training on user-uploaded music

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:30:00 +0000

A spokesperson for the streaming platform addressed recent backlash, saying it does not use content to train AI models

5 recent tech releases you should know about — including the Behringer 2-XM synth, ReCycle and more

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Whether you’re in the market for some new software or want to upgrade your studio — here are this month’s biggest releases from the world of tech

Collabhouse aims to empower artists with new DIY sync licensing tool

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:05:00 +0000

Set prices, share licensing links, and automate royalty splits—all from your own platform

Videos tagged with electronic music on TikTok surge above indie for the first time

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:55:44 +0000

Views on TikToks tagged with #ElectronicMusic grew by 45% last year, with a 50% increase in videos using the genre from the UK alone

Aphex Twin's rare Yamaha GX-1 synth is currently up for auction

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:30:00 +0000

Currently listed at £99,950, the rare piece of kit is one of only 100 ever created by the manufacturer

Apple Music launches DJ support across rekordbox, Serato, Denon DJ, djay pro and more

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0000

DJ with Apple Music will give DJs access to over 100 million tracks on the platform across a host of software and hardware

Napster sold for $207 million to tech startup Infinite Reality

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:54:43 +0000

Now a music streaming service, Napster is set to be "reimagined" as a social music platform that will "leverage AI"

Collabhouse launches Campaigns to connect artists & influencers

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 01:30:00 +0000

The new tool lets artists run targeted influencer campaigns, with a beta test by BEAUZ showing 750% more engagement & millions of streams

Korg president and "groundbreaking" instruments engineer Seki Kato has died aged 67

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:50:56 +0000

The music tech company paid tribute to his “significant contributions to the music industry”

BBC publishes Radiophonic Workshop archive for the first time

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 04:59:00 +0000

Featuring iconic work from Delia Derbyshire, John Baker and Daphne Oram, the archive has been created in hopes to continue the legacy of the iconic BBC institution

Inside Halina Rice’s spatial audio experience at Wonderfruit with Polygon LIVE

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:30:00 +0000

A first-person account on performing inside a 360° hyperreal sound environment with nearly 100 L-Acoustics speakers, bending beats in real-time with L-ISA tech

Hercules launches new portable controller, DJControl Mix Ultra

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:35:00 +0000

Created with "casual hobbyists" in mind, users can plug their phone into the controller or connect via Bluetooth

Roland launch two new V-STAGE Performance Keyboards at NAMM 2025

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:30:00 +0000

Created with professional musicians in mind, the keyboards feature a string of new interfaces to ensure performance perfection

Mixmag - Tech

PETRU's vinyl stand turns audio into a live LED visualiser

SAINTSABIO introduces a wearable USB for DJs

km5 unveils Neon Collection with transparent Bluetooth CD players

The Akai Pro MPC Sample offers portability for sequencing & music production

Roland claims new AI tool has "human intent at its core"

Void Acoustics adds real wood finishes to Venu V2 series

Tembo is a magnetic instrument built for playful beat-making

NOTHING’s Headphone (a) comes with customisable tactile controls & 5-day battery life

Apple Music to inform listeners if music on platform is AI-generated

Bela introduces touch-based control for Eurorack systems, Trails

Google gives Gemini the ability to make AI-generated music

Eventide revives Laurie Spiegel’s Music Mouse as a modern MIDI plug-in

Roland launches ASPIRE electronic music education programme across Asia & Australia

KORG reveals phase8 acoustic synthesizer with vibrating steel resonators

Teenage Engineering’s EP-2350 Ting microphone embraces live & lo-fi vocals

AlphaTheta unveils new DJ effector and sampler, RMX-Ignite

AlphaTheta adds Apple Music integration as part of new CDJ-3000X update

People are paying to get ChatGPT high on ket and coke

5 key features on the DJControl Mix Ultra that will you get started with DJing

Alma is the 3D-printed, battery-powered synth for toddlers

Ableton launches Rent to Own as new way to obtain Live 12 Suite

IKEA releases colourful Bluetooth speakers in new Teklan line

Spotify launches new feature to import playlists from rival platforms

"Big three" major labels sign licensing deal with AI start-up KLAY

Audima Labs’ MIDI instrument Sway turns movement into music

Spotify's acquisition of WhoSampled sparks fears of "sample snitching"

AI-generated track hits number one in Billboard US singles chart

Review: AlphaTheta OMNIS-DUO

Teenage Engineering channels soundsystem culture with EP-40 Riddim sampler

AlphaTheta halts rollout of CDJ-3000 firmware update following reports of "deleted" playlists

Malaysia strengthens AI push with new Nvidia data centre in Johor

The Demon Box translates everyday objects into distinctive sound signatures

HEDD Audio marks 10 years with a golden take on its classic studio monitors

Spotify claims ICE ads about "dangerous illegals" don't violate advertising policy

Polygonia teams up with Dycide and FTP Doctor to launch new audio anaylsis tool

Telepathic Instruments’ cult-favourite synth, Orchid, launches globally

Nik Bentel Studio turns handbags into soundsystems

Roland unveils new flagship drum machine, TR-1000 Rhythm Creator

Spotify announces AI crackdown, removes 75 million tracks from platform

CMF Headphone Pro debuts with 100-hour battery life & adaptive active noise cancellation

Daniel Ek to step down as CEO of Spotify

Suno expands AI music production tools with v5 release & Suno Studio

Almost a third of all music uploaded to streaming platform Deezer is AI-generated

Massive Attack refute claims that they used surveillance tech at live shows

UJAM launches Beatmaker GLOOM for ambient & minimal production

Spotify Free tier upgrade allows for more song control & new features

Spotify introduces lossless audio for Premium subscribers

Vintage Minimoog to be auctioned off in fundraiser for Bob Moog Foundation

AlphaTheta announces "next-generation" CDJ-3000X

AI firms are "illegally" scraping music, according to new investigation

China trials 10-Gigabit internet speeds in Xiong’an

Apple Music users can now import playlists from Spotify

“Distorted faces” & “extra digits” fuel AI rumours in Will Smith’s new tour video

Study shows Asia as fastest-growing market for generative AI apps

Watch: DeLaurentis & Hervé Déjardin bring ‘Musicalism’ to life with L-Acoustics technology

Spotify threatens to ban users who don't pass new ID checks

The Commodore 64 returns with new specs & original SID sound

“AI doesn’t exploit musicians, people do”: What if artificial intelligence doesn’t have to hurt the music industry?

UMG’s Executive Vice President urges artist-centric AI at UN summit

“Curiosity rather than fear”: key takeaways from Mixmag Asia & EMC at SuperAI Singapore

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek becomes chairman of AI military start-up following €600 million investment

Apple Music launches new "AutoMix" feature that blends tracks together using AI

Enter the future: connect with us at Asia's largest AI conference, SuperAI Singapore

SoundCloud updates AI policy following backlash: “AI should support artists, not replace them”

Spotify’s AI DJ is “now taking music requests”

Apple Music & UMG tap into mental wellbeing with Sound Therapy

Bjooks launches PATCH & TWEAK Club platform with access to synth content

​SoundCloud denies that it uses AI training on user-uploaded music

5 recent tech releases you should know about — including the Behringer 2-XM synth, ReCycle and more

Collabhouse aims to empower artists with new DIY sync licensing tool

Videos tagged with electronic music on TikTok surge above indie for the first time

Aphex Twin's rare Yamaha GX-1 synth is currently up for auction

Apple Music launches DJ support across rekordbox, Serato, Denon DJ, djay pro and more

Napster sold for $207 million to tech startup Infinite Reality

Collabhouse launches Campaigns to connect artists & influencers

Korg president and "groundbreaking" instruments engineer Seki Kato has died aged 67

BBC publishes Radiophonic Workshop archive for the first time

Inside Halina Rice’s spatial audio experience at Wonderfruit with Polygon LIVE

Hercules launches new portable controller, DJControl Mix Ultra

SoundCloud denies that it uses AI training on user-uploaded music