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Tom Oberheim: “The history books say I was involved in creating MIDI – that’s such a joke”

“I said, ‘Don’t talk to me about a digital interface hooking up machines. I don’t want to do that.’” The post Tom Oberheim: “The history books say I was involve…

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Music industry proposes new system to tag AI-generated songs: “Fans want to know whether and how generative AI has been used in the music they listen to”

The proposed industry-wide system would distinguish between fully AI-generated tracks and songs that simply use AI as part of the creative process. The post Mus…

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How to get playlisted on streaming services: 7 playlist pitching tips

Spotify, Apply Music, and Amazon Music all have different ways for curating playlists. Here’s how you can hit them all The post How to get playlisted on streami…

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“Think Google Docs meets a creative sandbox like Fortnite or Minecraft”: Audiotool 3.0 turns its multiplayer online DAW into an open platform for creator-built music tools

The browser-based DAW has been rebuilt from the ground up, with a new open-source SDK that lets musicians build custom instruments, plugins and creator-designed…

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LANDR boosts Fair Trade AI licensing programme with $1 million advance scheme and bigger revenue share

The AI licensing programme now offers upfront payments, while increasing artists’ share of licensing revenue from 20% to 25%. The post LANDR boosts Fair Trade A…

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I’ve used the Palmer Orbit 11s monitors daily since they launched — the hype is real!

These bargain three-way coaxial monitors help rocket your mixes to stratospheric heights The post I’ve used the Palmer Orbit 11s monitors daily since they launc…

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Tom Oberheim at 90: “I can never retire, first of all”

Products made by Oberheim changed the sound of popular music upon their release. At 90, he’s still in the lab. The post Tom Oberheim at 90: “I can never retire,…

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Sweetwater Synths & Sounds: Our New Community, Explained

We just launched something we’re genuinely excited about: the Sweetwater Synths & Sounds Facebook group, a community for synth lovers, keyboard player…

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You Need to See Our Newest Addition! | Sweetwater Store Tour 2026

Whether you’re a pro musician, a bedroom producer, or a dedicated audiophile, the Sweetwater Store is a playground for sound. In this tour, Mitch walks you thro…

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“Kill complexity”: Maono launches no-nonsense audio interfaces aimed at content creators

With intuitive operation, direct camera integration and streamer-friendly features. The post “Kill complexity”: Maono launches no-nonsense audio interfaces aime…

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Splice has expanded Spitfire Audio’s Originals virtual instrument range with four new libraries

Spanning cello, brass, woodwinds and a very unique contemporary keys instrument… The post Splice has expanded Spitfire Audio’s Originals virtual instrument rang…

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Explore the Best of Guitar Gallery – July 2026

Every month in Best of Guitar Gallery, we highlight a small selection of guitars that stand out for their artistry, design, and craftsmanship. This month, we’re…

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How to get more control over your mix’s stereo width

We investigate the potential pitfalls of working with stereo and discuss how you can use Mastering The Mix’s STEREOVAULT to craft an effective sound stage The p…

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Beyerdynamic’s DT 270 Pro are the best monitoring headphones you can buy on a budget

With an ultra-portable build, the brand’s most affordable Pro model has energy and punch by the ton. Plus there’s a surprise in the box… The post Beyerdynamic’s…

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Essential Effects for a Budget Shoegaze Pedalboard

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to deny shoegaze’s influence on modern music. Whether it’s the atmospheric textures heard in bands such as Deftones, Loathe…

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Why Are These Legendary Speakers Still in Production? ft. Klipsch Heresy IV

In a world where technology changes by the minute, it’s refreshing to know there are some audio products that are still being built by hand that have …

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Marshall unveils new Auracast-enabled Acton IV and Stanmore IV Bluetooth speakers

The audio company famous for its guitar amplifiers has released two models that will give any abode some serious volume. The post Marshall unveils new Auracast-…

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Numark launches two new controllers perfect for anyone who wants to start DJing

The Party Mix III and MixTrack Go are both compact, affordable controllers – perfect for beginners. The post Numark launches two new controllers perfect for any…

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FL Studio 2026 has arrived: here’s everything you need to know

The mainstay DAW has introduced revamped FLEX, Secure Cloud Project Backup, Smart Assistance, and many more features for its latest update. The post FL Studio 2…

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How Lightning in a Bottle 2026 made room for ambient music at 2am

The Moon Room was a first for the California festival this year, and is hopefully here to stay The post How Lightning in a Bottle 2026 made room for ambient mus…

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“For decades, achieving apex results meant owning the right gear – this changes the equation completely”: Heritage Audio unveils new all-tube channel strip, TUBESTRIP

“Whatever you place in front of it, the TUBESTRIP has the tools, the character, and the intelligence to take it exactly where it needs to go.” The post “For dec…

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AlphaTheta’s new XDJ-AN makes the leap from bedroom DJ to club booth a whole lot easier

The new 2-channel all-in-one DJ system blends a club-standard layout with streaming, cloud libraries and wireless monitoring. The post AlphaTheta’s new XDJ-AN m…

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AlphaTheta XDJ-AN All-In-One DJ System Demo

In this video, DJ Case Ace does a quick showcase into the successor of the legendary XDJ-XZ — the XDJ-AN. We cover the features and specs, the layout inherited …

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The best new music plugins this week, free and paid

Software instruments, effects and mixing plugins – here’s everything fresh in the plugin marketplace this week. The post The best new music plugins this week, f…

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This Doesn’t Feel Like an Electronic Kit… | EFNOTE 3B Demo

We are putting the new EFNOTE 3B electronic drum set to the test. Casey Cooper is breaking down the full specs, exploring the high-resolution sound library, and…

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Arturia has reskinned its KeyLab Mk3 with a bright orange finish – don’t look at these pictures or you might accidentally buy it

It's otherwise the same as the existing black/white KeyLab mk3, but the ULTRA edition is sure to add some spice to your production setup... The post Arturia has…

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Numark Party Mix III Demo ft. DJ E-Clyps

Numark has released the Party Mix III for beginner DJs looking for an affordable yet durable controller. Watch as DJ E-Clyps showcases and shares his thoughts o…

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“It doesn’t raise the bar in instrument amplification technology. It redraws it entirely”: Heritage Audio introduces the Mix Buddy

The new mixer boasts 19 high-quality, low-noise inputs and eight outputs. The post “It doesn’t raise the bar in instrument amplification technology. It redraws …

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Native Instruments Komplete 26 review: The biggest just got bigger

With a bunch of additions and updates including Absynth 6, Guitar Rig 7 Pro and featuring up to 340 instruments and effects, can Komplete 26 still claim to be t…

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Valeton Pedals Now at Sweetwater!

Valeton has officially arrived at Sweetwater! Known for its incredible amp modeling and intuitive interfaces, Valeton is shaking up the multi-effects world. Whe…

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Beatport’s new bosses are still betting on music downloads: “Streaming is complementary rather than cannibalistic”

Newly appointed CEO Matt Gralen and president Helen Sartory explain why downloads and data are driving Beatport forward, and what challenges a marketplace faces…

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These Behringer synths are currently discounted at Thomann

Don’t wait – these deals are only available until 14 July… The post These Behringer synths are currently discounted at Thomann appeared first on MusicTech .…

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XLN Audio’s new DB-30 Drum Butter is a delicious delight

Butter up your beats and give them production love with XLN’s new multi-effects plugin The post XLN Audio’s new DB-30 Drum Butter is a delicious delight appeare…

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The Electronic Drum Kit You’ve Been Waiting For | EFNOTE 7 Series

The EFNOTE 7 Series is turning heads for a reason. From stunning, 360-degree cymbals to ultra-responsive multi-sensor technology, EFNOTE has focused on “Tru-Aco…

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Being a DJ ranks as the #1 most desired job in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, per new study

Searches for “How to be a DJ” have risen dramatically since 2024. The post Being a DJ ranks as the #1 most desired job in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zeal…

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Producer John Dahlbäck was “scared of AI”, now he’s a “firm believer” in some tools – here’s why

Dahlbäck argues that while he doesn’t like the use of AI when “it’s just anyone sloppy” using it to generate a full song, he has been utilising it as a tool for…

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EFNOTE mini Demo: Professional Sounds & Real Wooden Shells

The EFNOTE mini takes professional-grade drum samples and high-end playability and shrinks it down into the most compact, aesthetic footprint we’ve ever seen. I…

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More Than Just Bookshelf Speakers: Klipsch The Sevens II

When do bookshelf speakers become more than that? Well, when you add Wi-Fi, Dirac room correction, Dolby Atmos support, and multiple HDMI inputs, they become an…

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Max for Live + Ableton Extensions: What Every Producer Should Know

With Ableton’s new Extensions tool (currently in beta), it’s becoming one of the most customizable platforms in music production. In this video I break do…

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Fancy 100 hard synths in software form? Meet UVI Synth Anthology 5

Along with 100 new instruments, the software also welcomes new dual-layer architecture that combines any two synths into one hybrid voice. The post Fancy 100 ha…

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Job openings in music tech this month: Sync music, backyard engineering, lab work at major universities, and more

This month, Berklee College of Music, Warner Chappell, and Sweetwater are hiring music tech pros The post Job openings in music tech this month: Sync music, bac…

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Short on booth space? AlphaTheta’s new CDJ-1500X multi player packs flagship features into a smaller footprint

Featuring a 10.1-inch touchscreen, cloud music access, and CoBeat compatibility, the compact player borrows heavily from the CDJ-3000X while taking up far less …

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iZotope is no longer a Native Instruments brand, as it joins Boris FX

Expect no changes to your plugin licenses and subscriptions, says iZotope The post iZotope is no longer a Native Instruments brand, as it joins Boris FX appeare…

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Why Your Church Needs EFNOTE eKits

Check out EFNOTE’s line of e-drums with Sweetwater’s Jordan Houghton. From the tiny-footprint EFNOTE mini to the flagship EFNOTE Pro 703X, find the right config…

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Can digital avatars unlock a new career path for ‘behind-the-scenes’ songwriters? WeAreMetaMuse thinks so

This Hong Kong based ‘virtual’ record label creating collectively owner pop starts The post Can digital avatars unlock a new career path for ‘behind-the-scenes’…

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Yes, the Akai MPC Sample really is that good

The classic MPC workflow in a tiny, battery-powered package for $400? Almost unbeatable The post Yes, the Akai MPC Sample really is that good appeared first on …

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Menura Audio’s MDFX Delay and Reverb units bring studio-grade effects to the DJ booth

The best part? You can demo them online before purchasing. The post Menura Audio’s MDFX Delay and Reverb units bring studio-grade effects to the DJ booth appear…

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Credits.fm is a free, open music credits database to help artists get paid in the AI era

The new platform indexes more than 150 million song codes, identifiers, and contributor records across the global music ecosystem. The post Credits.fm is a free…

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The New Era of DJing? AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X Revealed!

With the launch of the CDJ-1500X, AlphaTheta is bridging the gap between the flagship CDJ-3000 and the legendary 2000 Series. Watch as DJ Case Ace showcases the…

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The Legend Is BACK | EQD Bellows Jr. Demo

In this video, we dive deep into the grit, grime, and glorious fuzz of the new Bellows Jr. The Bellows Jr. version keeps the original’s discrete transistor circ…

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Inside Martin Guitar’s Museum & the Four Sweetwater-exclusive Instruments It Inspired

More than a year before this trip, Peter Lock and Steve Devine — Sweetwater’s acoustic guitar team — walked the Martin Guitar Museum in Nazareth, PA, and left w…

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Best Lightweight Guitar Amps

We’ve all seen the iconic amplifier walls of arena-rocking guitarists and felt the immediate desire to plug in, but is bigger always better? Stadium-sized…

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Fender ’62 Deluxe Reissue: Everything You Need to Know

The NEW Fender ’62 Deluxe Reissue brings two iconic amps together to create a match made in heaven for guitarists looking for a versatile tube amp. Watch as Mit…

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Looking to monetise your sounds? STL Tones’ royalty platform is now open to all creators

The company behind ToneHub and ControlHub is opening its royalty ecosystem to everyone, allowing musicians and producers of all levels to upload tones and earn …

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How to Upgrade Your Microphones for Better Worship Sound

They’re always there. Scratched. Dented. Marred with scars accumulated through years of use. And while they may not be glamorous, they get you through a service…

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This mastering membership is designed for producers without access to big budgets

Raff Di Renzo, founder of Eleven One One Mastering, is offering two professional masters per month for a nominal fee. The post This mastering membership is desi…

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Unusable Engineering adds 4 new plugins to its lineup – all designed to make complex production processes simple

The drop includes a polysynth, a modulator, a delay, and a reverb. The post Unusable Engineering adds 4 new plugins to its lineup – all designed to make complex…

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Applying for Suno’s new Spark artist incubator? Read these terms first

Applicants agree to broad promotional rights, a 60-day exclusivity period, mandatory Suno promotion and a “Good Vibes Only” policy, among other conditions. The …

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Tidal won’t remove AI-generated music – it’ll just stop paying those behind it

The streaming service says its “priority is ensuring royalties go to original works directly produced, written, and performed by people.” The post Tidal won’t r…

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LSO St Luke’s unveils state-of-the-art recording studio after multi-million-pound upgrade

The London Symphony Orchestra’s home has been transformed into a cutting-edge recording, broadcast and content production hub for musicians, producers and filmm…

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Thephonoloop Outlines review: Much more than a paint-by-numbers granulator

With twin granular engines and a dynamite sound library, this workflow-focused instrument is my new favourite The post Thephonoloop Outlines review: Much more t…

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GForce Software’s Sequential Prophet-5 is the best Prophet-5 emulation ever, hands down

Sequential’s Prophet-5 is a classic, and it deserves a software version as stunning as the hardware. GForce Software, in partnership with Sequential, finally de…

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