Global News Spotify to layoff 1,500 staff in order to "cut costs" The global job axing will result in the loss of around 17% of Spotify’s staff
Tech New survey finds that most music fans want restrictions on AI in music-making The data reveals that 74% of fans believe AI should not be used to impersonate artists without their consent
Tech Baton raises US$4.2 million in funding for unreleased music & IP platform "We believe there’s tremendous untapped potential here,” says founder Gabe Warshaw
Tech New TikTok feature allows you to save songs directly to Spotify, Apple Music and more The video platform has teamed up with a number of streaming platforms for its new "Add Song" feature
Tech Here's all the new features included in Ableton Live 12 Ableton has overhauled its arrangement and added new devices, including a range of new synths
Tech YAAN, Sunju Hargun & Tommy Hanson present futuristic Thai sample pack for Splice The sample pack is a part of Sonic Collective, Splice’s eclectic label focused on sounds from around the globe.
Tech Over half of musicians say they would conceal the use of AI in their tracks A study conducted by Pirate Studios revealed that only 48% of artists would be transparent about their use of artificial intelligence
Tech Travel wirelessly with AIAIAI’s new ultra-low latency studio monitors The UNIT-4 Wireless+ allows 20+ hours of playback time & a latency of 16ms
Tech Bowers & Wilkins releases new Px7 S2e and special Px8 colourway The premium audio brand have added a new Royal Burgundy finish to their flagship wireless headphone model and upgraded their Px7 S2 headphones
Tech AMSynths to release Roland clone DIODE-01, a new Eurorack module The DIODE-01 mimics the Roland System 101 synthesiser module
Tech Viberate for Artists is a one-stop hub to advance your independent music career The new platform offers tools for digital distribution and music promotion plus analytics on social media and music channels
Tech Technics announces new additions to SL-1200 turntables range The upgraded turntables use digital technology to improve analog performance
Tech Native Instruments launches new Traktor-powered controller, X1 MK3 The MK3 offers a compact version and comes with new updates from the X1 MK1 and MK2 models
Tech Arturia recreate Roland TB-303 with emulated synth The software version of the instrument adds a handful of new features
Green Room House of Marley’s bamboo turntable adds sustainability & sharper audio to your listening experience The Stir It Up Lux Bluetooth Turntable is made entirely out of mindful & sustainable materials
Tech Beatport raises prices up to 20% starting yesterday The decision was made in consultation with artists & labels
Tech Pioneer DJ introduces Google Drive access to rekordbox The Cloud Library is now available to use with the latest version of rekordbox
Tech Apple files patent for MacBook Pro that can transform into a turntable According to a patent, the "modular computing device" would be able to switch from laptop to a controller
Tech Moonai’s music is designed to digitally keep your cramps at bay A femtech start-up supported by the science of sounds
Tech Pioneer DJ launches digital-analogue hybrid turntable PLX-CRSS12 The newly announced model is the first to offer DVS control of digital music through DJ softwares like Serato or Rekordbox, while also allowing vinyl playback
Tech 8 of the best AI tools for production Want to use AI to your advantage as a musician? Check out these tools for music production
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