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Recent developments in DJ gear, studio equipment, production software, streaming services and other electronic music technology.
SHTICK Noise Synth Plays Random Sound From Any USB Port
Like a mosquito buzzing in your ear, the latest addition to Moffenzeef Modular‘s stable of quirky audio products is tiny, erratic and unpredictable.
Teenage Engineering’s OB-4 “Magic Radio” Gets New Features
Teenage Engineering has unveiled new features for their OB–4 “Magic Radio” high-fidelity loudspeaker.
Sweetwater Opens 44,000-Square-Foot Store In Fort Wayne, Indiana
According to the Sweetwater website, the new store offers “the largest onsite inventory of any music store in the U.S.”
New Independent Radio Station BAIHUI 百会 Launches in Beijing
A new underground music radio station from Slowcook, Knopha, and other Beijing industry figures, BAIHUI 百会 has been launched in Beijing.
CME Pro Releases The WIDI Bud Pro Bluetooth MIDI Interface
CME Pro has released WIDI Bud Pro, a wireless interface they describe as “a tiny, high-performance Bluetooth MIDI super-dongle.”
Spatial Audio Is Coming To Logic Pro
An update to Logic Pro coming “later this year” will allow users to create and mix songs in Spatial Audio for Apple Music.
myVolts ReVolt Bridge to Add USB Power To Battery-Powered Devices
Ireland-based myVolts has launched a Kickstarter campaign for ReVolt Bridge, a USB-powered battery alternative for portable music devices and other gadgets.
The Moog iOS App Collection is Free for a Limited Time
Moog’s Minimoog Model D synthesizer, Filatron, Model 15 Modular Synthesizer, Animoog and Theremini Editor are free on Apple’s App Store.
Akai MPC One Retro Fits Modern Technology with Iconic ’90s Design
Akai’s MPC One Retro reimagines the gear manufacturer’s latest MIDI sequencer into the classic look of the MPC2000XL and MPC3000.
Mixed In Key 10 Features Upgraded Key Detection, Cue Point Export To Rekordbox
Mixed In Key has celebrated 15 years of business by releasing a brand-new version of their flagship key detection software.
Denon DJ Releases LC6000 PRIME Controller
Denon DJ’s latest controller, the LC6000 PRIME, offers a solution for DJs looking to expand upon their existing PRIME setups.
Focusrite Acquires Sequential, Dave Smith to Continue Lead Role
Sequential will join Focusrite’s growing stable of music production and performance brands, including Novation, Martin Audio, and Adam Audio.
Technics to Release Home Listening Turntable, the SL-100C
In July 2021, Technics will offer a relatively affordable “entry level” home listening record player: the SL-100C Direct Drive Turntable.
LALAL.ai Separates Vocals and Instrumentals from Any Track Using AI
LALAL.AI is an AI-based online service allowing users to obtain high quality vocals and instrumentals from existing music files.
Pioneer DJ’s CDJ-3000 and DJM-900 NXS2 Now Available in VR on Tribe XR
Users of any skill level can now practice on Pioneer DJ’s CDJ-3000 and DJM-900 NXS2 through virtual reality DJ learning app Tribe XR.
Serato DJ Pro 2.5 Update Now Works with Big Sur, M1 Macs
Serato this week released new updates to their DJ Pro and Lite software offerings, meaning that they now work with Big Sur and M1 Macs.
Dirtywave Releases M8 Tracker-Based Portable Synthesizer
The Dirtywave M8 is a powerful new tracker sequencer, synthesizer and sampler that is completely portable.
Synthesis For All: Audiokit Synth One Releases Free Guidebook
Audiokit’s Synth One: The Ultimate Guide is a deep but accessible dive into the world of digital synthesis.
W.A. Production Releases Free 10GB Sound Effect Library
W.A. Production has released the Free Anniversary Collection Vol. 7 sound effects library in celebration of their 7th year in business.
Bremmers Audio Design Releases MultitrackStudio, The First DAW To Support MIDI 2.0
Bremmers Audio Design’s MultitrackStudio 10 is not a popular DAW by name – but it is the first to completely support MIDI 2.0.
Principleasure Gives Away Free Sample Pack After Selling It as an NFT
Principleasure’s sample pack was created into a Non-Fungible Token, or NFT, and was sold to a bidder earlier this week.
Some Pruning Needed: New Traktor Stems File Conversion Utility
Native Instruments’ NUO-STEMS promises the ability to convert existing song libraries into Stem-compatible track files, utilizing the free audio-source separation tool Spleeter by Deezer.
Bright Light Interstellar’s Synthspace VR Synthesizer Now Available On Steam
Originally debuted in 2020, Synthspace is part of a growing number of virtual-reality based DAWs on the way to market.
Beatport Unveils Live DJing Web App, Beatport DJ
Beatport has built upon its Beatport LINK on-demand streaming service with an online app also geared towards DJs called Beatport DJ.
Twisted Bass Line: The Misuse of the Roland TB-303
The squelch of the Roland TB-303 is easily one of the most ubiquitous and recognizable sounds in modern electronic music.
Puremagnetik Releases Music-Distorting Plugin, Antoka
Puremagnetik’s latest plugin, Antoka, is an all in one bit-crusher, AM/FM crossover and resampler built to distort audio musically.
Goodbye Flash Drives? Denon DJ Brings Dropbox Streaming to Engine Prime 1.6
Denon DJ is bringing cloud storage synchronicity to their full range of standalone hardware and track preparation software.
Spotify Introduces Lossless HiFi Streaming Subscription
Later this year, Spotify will offer subscribers access to high-quality lossless audio via a new program called Spotify HiFi.
Ableton Releases Version 11 of Ableton Live Software
Ableton has released Version 11 of its flagship Ableton Live software, building on the DAW’s virtual sound design tools and workflow improvements.