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Review: AlphaTheta OMNIS-DUO

AlphaTheta’s debut controller redefines spontaneity with battery power, Bluetooth mixing and bold design choices

Teenage Engineering channels soundsystem culture with EP-40 Riddim sampler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The streaming platform has shared a statement around new AI protections

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No more stuck on shuffle mode

Spotify introduces lossless audio for Premium subscribers

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

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

AlphaTheta announces "next-generation" CDJ-3000X

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