Tech Moog launches new semi-modular synth, Labyrinth The synth is described as an “idea machine” which aims to answer the question: “How deep does the rabbit hole go?”
Tech AlphaTheta’s acquisition of Serato blocked by Commerce Commission The merger was rejected by the Commission a year after it was first proposed
News Fred again.. and Peggy Gou’s headline festival performances to be used as IVF treatment Their sets at Sweden’s Way Out West will be played to a test lab of sperm and human eggs next month
Tech Major labels take legal action against two prominent AI song generators over "unimaginable" copyright violations The RIAA is seeking damages of up to $150,000 for each piece of infringed work which is alleged to reach an "almost unimaginable scales"
Tech Google AI can now create "soundtracks" for video clips as part of new update The update aims to revolutionise Google's video-to-audio (V2A) technology
News Twitch launches update to allow DJs to pay for copyrighted music use on streams Twitch CEO Dan Clancy had teased plans to introduce a paid-for revenue sharing programme after declaring that DJs "must declare earnings" on the platform
News Spotify CEO claims cost of creating “content” is “close to zero” Daniel Ek's claims come in a year in which Spotify has made over £1 billion in profit, and announced controversial new subscription rules
Tech Moog releases “groundbreaking" Spectravox analogue processor The new hardware can process vocals, drums, synths and more
Tech New music search engine cosine.club suggests tracks based on similarity Launched last month, the AI-powered website currently features 1,152,633 different tracks
News New book chronicles Minimoog synth's history with exclusive interviews & images The publisher has also created a playlist of 50+ videos featuring musicians using the synth in their music
News Jean-Michel Jarre becomes first passenger on revolutionary flying car The “Godfather of electronic music” soars to new heights as a prelude to upcoming Starmus Festival
Tech Akai releases new dub siren-inspired "Ring The Alarm" plugin The synth plugin, created in collaboration with AIR Music Tech, allows users to customise their own alarm sounds for that distinctive dancehall sound
Tech New soundsystem emulator lets your hear your track in the club The new plugin can test out how your track would be heard from a range of soundsystems and environments
Tech Blipblox unveils MPC-style sampler and synth for kids, myTRACKS The synth will enable users to create samples, blend delay, pitch, record and edit melodies
Tech The world’s first electronic tabla launches in Mumbai, Tabla Touch British producer Kuljit Bhamra and his team at Keda Music aim to make Indian drumming accessible to everyone
News Love Hultén crowdfunds second book ‘Apparatrum’ Discover the artist’s creative processes with sketches, photos, commentary & exclusive BTS moments
News Indonesia & Philippines among 11 countries beta-testing Spotify’s music video feature No more switching apps for visual accompaniment; simply toggle between modes
Tech AlphaTheta announce debut rotary mixer, euphonia The all-new four-channel mixer will set you back £3,249
News Coachella & OpenSea launch 3 NFT collections weeks before 2024 festival The NFTs will be hosted on the Avalanche blockchain
Tech How Hexorcismos’ collaborative project ‘MUTUALISMX’ challenges AI prejudices The artists involved tell us more about the making of the "magical" creation
Tech LELO Siri 3: a sex toy that syncs with music The luxury adult toy company’s new music-responsive stimulator passes the vibe check