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Lola Bates on Hollywood scoring, touring with legendary musicians and why she took a step back to perfect her sound

From her LA studio, Lola Bates talks growing up around movie scoring, performing on world tours with rock legends and how a love of live playing influences her …

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You May Not Find Another Audio Interface THIS Good at THIS Price! | SSL 1

Solid State Logic has released the SSL 1, a compact, 1-in/2-out powerhouse audio interface designed for singer/songwriters, podcasters, and producers who refuse…

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deadmau5 is selling signed synths, studio gear – and giving away a space-themed mau5head – through Reverb

Fancy owning a deadmau5-signed microKORG, modular gear or Vegas-used mau5head? Joel Zimmerman is clearing out parts of his synth universe. The post deadmau5 is …

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Arturia Memory V turns the rare vintage Memorymoog into a modern synth

Launched into the teeth of the Yamaha DX7 storm, the Memorymoog proved to be Moog’s swan song and is one of the rarest vintage synths ever made… so of course Ar…

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Control These PA Speakers Anytime, Anywhere | Yamaha DXR

The Yamaha DXR line has always been known for its massive SPL and crystal clear DSP. In this video, Mitch breaks down the updated specs, the rugged build qualit…

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10 Best Vocal Mics Under $1,000

There has never been a better time to start recording than now. The amount of affordable, incredible-sounding gear available is staggering, and nowhere is that …

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Unlock a “botanica” sound palette with Excite Audio’s new Evolve Nest Acoustics plugin

Play around with 250 presets and bring botanical, earth-inspired textures to your music... The post Unlock a “botanica” sound palette with Excite Audio’s new Ev…

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Softube’s new Bus Processor plugin brings you the “essence of the legendary 670” for just $99

The plugin also includes added saturation control, spatialisation, and sidechain features for the modern music maker. The post Softube’s new Bus Processor plugi…

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Take a look at the Lego prototype of Ableton Push: “It was playful and not permanent, that’s what allowed us to go through many iterations”

Jesse Terry made just two prototypes using Lego, allowing him to trial different button placements and test its ergonomics. The post Take a look at the Lego pro…

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Sennheiser unveils new flagship MOMENTUM 5 wireless headphones, built to “disappear on your head”

The new MOMENTUM 5 headphones have a replaceable battery, and all you’ll need to change it is a small screwdriver... The post Sennheiser unveils new flagship MO…

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Save BIG on classic Roland plugins for a limited time at Plugin Boutique

One of the big-ticket discounts is the Roland’s Legends Bundle, with its 79% discount dropping the price to just £89. The post Save BIG on classic Roland plugin…

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Spotify partners with UMG on AI-powered remix tool as part of a “superfan initiative” designed to “support human artistry”

Spotify says the new feature is grounded in consent, and will open new revenue streams for artists. The post Spotify partners with UMG on AI-powered remix tool …

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OneOdio Studio Max 2 review: the same ultra-low latency as the big brands without the hefty price

Are these the wireless DJ headphones that actually work for everything? The post OneOdio Studio Max 2 review: the same ultra-low latency as the big brands witho…

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Eventide Music Mouse review: The rodent collaborator I never knew I needed

In a time when artificial intelligence is usurping musicians at an accelerating pace, Laurie Spiegel’s revived 1986 composition tool repositions the computer as…

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“The Prophet-5 set the standard for how it’s done today… but there are other ways”: Why the UDO DMNO might just change the polyphonic landscape as we know it

UDO Audio’s George Hearn on the art of play, the music that made him and designing one of 2026’s most important synths The post “The Prophet-5 set the standard …

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How to Set Up Your Home Studio for Video Productions

Setting up a home studio for video recording doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this video, Creative D’Will joins Mitch Gallagher in his home studio to walk th…

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Apple Music announces new livestreaming series: Club Live

The series will broadcast sets from festivals, clubs, and other events. The post Apple Music announces new livestreaming series: Club Live appeared first on Mus…

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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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“Not every song has to be Imagine by John Lennon”: How one piece of advice changed Dave Grohl’s approach to songwriting forever

Writing nothing will always be less productive than getting the creative ball rolling and “just writing SOMETHING”. The post “Not every song has to be Imagine b…

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JBL EON One Compact review: Life in plastic still fantastic after 30 years

Over three decades after JBL rewrote the portable PA rulebook, it’s packed a mixer and impressive connectivity into a speaker the size of a pedal bin The post J…

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L-Acoustics announces Source Intelligence for vocal isolation in live environments

The new function uses machine learning to remove external noise from the vocal track The post L-Acoustics announces Source Intelligence for vocal isolation in l…

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P. Mauriat Rousseau 3.0 New Classic Series Saxophone Mouthpiece Demo

Rousseau 3.0 New Classic series saxophone mouthpieces get a full demo treatment from Jeremiah True: educator, musician, and North American brand manager of P. M…

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L-Acoustics’ new L1 and CS1 line array speakers are here: “A genuine turning point in the live music industry”

The system has already been touring with Bruno Mars, Harry Styles, and Joker Xue The post L-Acoustics’ new L1 and CS1 line array speakers are here: “A genuine t…

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Google Flow Music announces its first dedicated mobile app

Google announced the app alongside several other updates for the program. The post Google Flow Music announces its first dedicated mobile app appeared first on …

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Behringer leaks more than a dozen unreleased synths, drum machines and controllers on website

A site redesign briefly exposed a wave of unannounced gear, including long-rumoured clones, new drum machines, and a possible CS-80-inspired flagship. The post …

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10 of the Coolest Synths & Keyboards on the Market

What are the best and coolest synths out today? Daniel Fisher set out to see which ones caught his eye the most. Watch as Daniel plays an assortment of synths a…

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Viiri Audio releases its debut plugin: Aava, a new creative convolution processor

Aava can modulate every parameter of impulse responses in real-time. The post Viiri Audio releases its debut plugin: Aava, a new creative convolution processor …

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The “world’s first generative AI guitar” has arrived – will it live up to the hype?

The project has already smashed its goal on Kickstarter... The post The “world’s first generative AI guitar” has arrived – will it live up to the hype? appeared…

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Marshall’s new Milton A.N.C. wireless headphones boast “next-generation” adaptive noise cancelling

“Our design and engineering teams have worked for years to bring the immersive feeling of Adaptive ANC into our beloved on-ear form factor, and we couldn’t be m…

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Wallis on embracing sound-mangling plugins, thriving as a producer and how to survive the music industry

The Lisbon-based DJ and producer shares her thoughts on sound design, the dream of owning a classic harmonizer and why working in hardware has revolutionised he…

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Splice partners with ElevenLabs on “next-gen AI-powered creative tools”

“In this second wave of AI in music, the creator comes first,” says Kakul Srivastava, CEO of Splice. The post Splice partners with ElevenLabs on “next-gen AI-po…

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Karina Magallon goes with the flow: “If you get too rigid, you forget what you’re creating”

Panamanian-American recording artist Karina Magallon has thoughts on boundless music creation, finding a supportive community, and thriving in the music industr…

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“A huge step forward for beatmakers and producers”: Novation launches next-generation FLKey 2 range of FL Studio-compatible controllers

With upgraded hardware and deeper FL Studio integration. The post “A huge step forward for beatmakers and producers”: Novation launches next-generation FLKey 2 …

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Are These the Ultimate Mixers for Live Sound?

The NEW Allen & Heath SQ5+, SQ6+, and SQ7+ mixers bring Allen & Heath’s legendary technology and build upon it to give you almost unlimited possibilitie…

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Tamber is an “ethically trained” AI tool to aid the creative process – and you can use arm gestures to control it

Tamber can capture the feeling of a sunrise, the feeling of sand between your toes, or the taste of your favourite meal. The post Tamber is an “ethically traine…

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Why Kaleidoscope Orchestra’s Steve Pycroft studied Skrillex to make the orchestra’s first original album

Pycroft served as producer, arranger, and music director on the project The post Why Kaleidoscope Orchestra’s Steve Pycroft studied Skrillex to make the orchest…

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Frank Zummo | Artist Profile

Across globetrotting performances with Electric Callboy, galvanizing DJ sets, and supporting the next generation of musicians via School of Rock, drum clinics, …

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Look Mum No Computer on his Eurovision “mega-synthesizer”: “I drilled so many holes that my nipples chafed”

Not your typical Eurovision prep… The post Look Mum No Computer on his Eurovision “mega-synthesizer”: “I drilled so many holes that my nipples chafed” appeared …

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Roland Zenology GX for iPad is here – and it’s completely free for now

Roland’s flagship ZEN-Core synth engine arrives on iPad with thousands of sounds and deep synthesis tools, fully unlocked in a limited-time free launch window. …

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Tips & Tricks for Building Your Best Pedalboard with Vertex Effects

When it comes to tips and tricks for building the best pedalboard, Vertex Effects’ Mason Marangella brings 20 years of expertise to unlock your pedalboard poten…

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Get over 80% off this “ultimate toolkit” mastering bundle from Sonnox from Plugin Boutique

The deal forms part of Mastering Month at Plugin Boutique, with saving of up to 88% off across a range of brands... The post Get over 80% off this “ultimate too…

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Jack Antonoff speaks out against those using AI to make music: “To everyone who is gassed up about the new ways you can fake making art, by all means drive right off that cliff”

“The idea of optimising what we do is a complete miss of the entire point of what compels us in the first place.” The post Jack Antonoff speaks out against thos…

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How Neal Acree created Critical Role’s ‘The Mighty Nein’ electronic music soundtrack: “To truly embrace the idea, you have to think about how electronic music functions”

Acree also composed ‘The Legend of Vox Machina,’ the first animated fantasy series from Critical Role The post How Neal Acree created Critical Role’s ‘The Might…

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Tromana AS300 Student Alto Saxophone Demo

The Tromana AS300 student saxophone is jam-packed with specs and features that you don’t normally see on an instrument of this price. If your child or student i…

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Choosing Between Helix, Stadium Floor & Stadium XL for Worship: Which Is Best for You?

Since launching the iconic “kidney bean” POD in 1998, Line 6 has carved out a name as a frontrunner in the world of amp and effects modeling, culminating in the…

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Audix Novacore Overview: Resilient Wireless Support for Any Environment

The Audix Novacore wireless system is engineered for resilience, maximum fidelity, and stadium-grade performance power without fear of interference. Mitch Galla…

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Satchel Hot Rods His Signature Charvel Guitar: Cutting-edge Heat, Time-tested Tones

Satchel hot rods his signature Charvel with Sweetwater-exclusive Fishman Fluence Highway 30 pickups. And if you want to own this exact guitar, then you’re…

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