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Recent developments in DJ gear, studio equipment, production software, streaming services and other electronic music technology.
Pioneer DJ Releases the OPUS-QUAD 4-Deck DJ Controller
Pioneer DJ’s OPUS QUAD controller allows for mixing four tracks simultaneously and can play different songs in separate rooms from one device.
Pioneer DJ Releases the DJM-A9 Mixer
Pioneer DJ’s latest mixer, the DJM-A9 is an alternative to their DJM-900NXS2, DJM-V10 and DJM-V10-LF mixers.
Serato Studio 2.0 Now Features “Stems” Stem-Separation Technology
Serato Studio 2.0 now comes with the Stems feature found in the most recent update of their Serato DJ software.
Arturia MiniFreak V is Now a Standalone Virtual Instrument
The Arturia MiniFreak V fully replicates the physical MiniFreak synthesizer that debuted in late 2022.
TIDAL Testing DJ Feature Allowing HiFi Plus Subscribers to Share Real-Time Playlists
TIDAL HiFi Plus members are gaining a new tool allowing users to share playlists, albums and tracks in real time.
Synthwerks to Discontinue Business Operations
Seattle-based Eurorack module manufacturer Synthwerks has announced on social media and their website that the company is shutting down due to supply chain issues.
The Axxent MS-100 Intercom Station Has a Dedicated Cigarette Compartment
Axxent’s 19-inch rackmount MS-100 is a relaunch of its 1999 predecessor, used for communication between studio and venue staff.
Sonnox has been Acquired by the Focusrite Group
Renowned audio company Sonnox has announced that they are now merging with the Focusrite Group.
Arturia’s Korg-Inspired Filter MS-20 is Free for a Limited Time
Arturia is wrapping up a busy year of plugins by releasing a filter inspired by the Korg MS-20’s parameters.
Mutable Instruments is Officially Closing
“The production of all modules has halted and Mutable Instruments will permanently shut down in December 2022,” the Paris-based company has posted on their website.
Roland Introduces the Drum Machine Collection
The TR-808, TR-606, TR-909, TR-707 and TR-727 plugins are now available in Roland’s Drum Machine Collection.
Arturia V Collection 9.1 Update Introduces Performance, Accessibility Updates
Arturia’s update of their V Collection 9 series expands on the software’s accessibility, personalization, creativity and hardware integration. Discovery Update 9.1 contains new sound tutorials for Korg’s MS-20 V, Prophet-5 V, CS-80 V and SQ-80 V synthesizer modules....
Solid State Logic Debuts the SSL CONNEX USB Microphone
Solid State Logic’s SSL CONNEX USB is a portable, multi-purpose microphone for high-quality audio capture.
Apple Updates Logic Pro X, MainStage 3, and GarageBand 10
Apple’s updates for Logic Pro, GarageBand and MainStage fix various bugs and adds new features.
Ableton’s Note iOS App Lets Users Create Music on the Go
With Ableton’s new Note app, users can map out beats and arrangements, record samples, and more.
Beatport DJ Party Mode Allows up to 4 DJs to Perform Together from Anywhere in the World
Beatport's new technology allows up to four DJs perform with each other via Beatport DJ and DJ pool service Beatsource. Users can select tracks in both programs from Beatport’s vast library or import their own collection, then mix the tracks into each other in “Party...
The Teenage Engineering PO-80 Record Factory Kit Creates Lo-Fi Vinyl Records
Teenage Engineering has released a compact, portable record player kit that gives users the chance to create and play lo-fi vinyl. In collaboration with famous sound-to-object designer Yuri Suzuki, the PO-80 engraves and plays 5-inch discs with “ultra-analog lo-fi...
Korg Discounting the SQ-64 Polyphonic Sequencer at 40% Off for a Limited Time
Korg has temporarily dropped the price on the Korg SQ-64 Polyphonic Sequencer by 40%, down from $329 at its original listing.
Momo Müller’s Roland JX-08 Patch Editor Now Available
Developer Momo Müller's latest patch editor gives users access to various onboard and hidden parameters for the Roland JX-08 synthesizer. Making its debut in 2022, the JX-08 is a modern compact reproduction of the 1985 model, the JX-8P. The JX-08 Editor’s GUI shows...
The Minimoog Model D iOS App is Now a Free macOS App
Moog Music’s Minimoog Model D iOS app is available standalone and as a desktop plugin for major DAWs.
The MIDI Association Announces MIDI 2.0 Development Tools
MIDI 2.0 products and services will begin production due to an initiative set by over 50 MIDI Association companies.
Winamp Returns with 5.9 Update After 4 Years of Development
Winamp, an iconic media player of the ’90s and early 2000s, has gotten a major update for newer generations of operating systems.
Novation V-Station and B-Station are Now Free to Download
Novation‘s classic software synthesizers V-Station and B-Station are now available as free downloads for Mac and Windows.
Arturia Releases Sound Explorers Collection Belledonne Bundle
Arturia’s Sound Explorers Collection Belledonne expands on the 20th anniversary collection released in 2019.
Roland Releases Free SP-404MKII Firmware Update
Roland’s firmware update for the SP-404MKII includes a brand new sampling and effects engine.
Steinberg’s Backbone 1.5 Plugin Creates Drum Patterns Using Artificial Intelligence
Backbone 1.5 is Steinberg’s latest update to their drum re-synthesizer, marking their first foray into integrating artificial intelligence.
IK Multimedia Introduces The iLoud MTM Immersive Speaker Bundle
IK Multimedia now sells a turnkey Dolby Atmos monitoring system, the iLoud MTM Immersive Bundle.
NAMM Foundation and MIDI Association Launch the MIDI Fund
The NAMM Foundation and the MIDI Association have initiated the MIDI Fund, a donation-based fund that will support MIDI-related projects.
MIDI Association Updates MPE Specification To v1.1
The MIDI Association’s MPE v1.1 is the update to 2018’s MIDI Polyphonic Expression specification, designed to help accelerate its adoption. MPE is the newest MIDI standard that supports per-note expressive control, allowing more levels of expression in creating music....