Topic: music production
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FL Studio Beta Now Runs in Your Browser
FL Studio's full desktop experience, including native plugins, is now accessible as a web version, enabling seamless project workflow between browser and desktop software. This browser-based tool significantly lowers barriers to entry, especially for education and beginners, by removing installat...
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Meet the Goldilocks of Portable MIDI Controllers
The $149 Arturia MiniLab 37 features 37 keys, offering a perfect balance of portability and playability by adding an extra octave compared to its 25-key sibling. It includes the same robust build and layout as the MiniLab MK3, with eight velocity-sensitive pads, eight encoders, four faders, two t...
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My Top 7 Gear & Software Picks for 2025
2025 was a standout year for music technology, highlighted by innovative releases from major brands like Roland, Arturia, and Native Instruments that expanded creative possibilities. Key hardware releases included the Roland TR-1000, a powerful drum machine blending classic analog sounds with mod...
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Save 30% on Teenage Engineering’s unique music machines
Teenage Engineering grooveboxes (OP-XY and EP-40 Riddim) are currently 30% off at Guitar Center, Amazon, and B&H Photo, with prices dropping to $1,609.30 and $230.30 respectively. The OP-XY is a flagship device for studio production and live performance, normally $2,299, and is sold out at Amazon...
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Unlock Your Flow State with Arturia KeyStep mk2
The Arturia KeyStep mk2 is an affordable MIDI controller that enhances creative workflow with advanced generative sequencing and arpeggiation tools, maintaining a compact design for studio and live use. Key upgrades include a 16-mode arpeggiator, 64-sequence save slots, and features like chord an...
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AI Music Hits the Charts as Artists Stop Hiding Its Use
Tyga has openly admitted to using AI for retro synth lines on his latest album, and Timbaland has signed a fully AI-generated pop act, signaling AI's mainstream acceptance in music. An AI-assisted track has cracked the Billboard Hot 100 this summer, proving commercial viability and removing doubt...
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Absynth Returns: Weirder Than Ever After 16 Years
Absynth 6 marks the return of the legendary synthesizer after 16 years, rebuilt with a modern interface and new AI-powered sound discovery features. It retains its unique, semi-modular design with multiple synthesis engines and an unparalleled modulation system for crafting complex, evolving soun...
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Tom Vek’s new digital music player is modern, not retro
Tom Vek, a musician known for albums like "We Have Sound" and "Leisure Seizure", has spent years developing Sleevenote, a digital music player that mimics vinyl's visual appeal, now releasing its final Day One Edition at $349. His indispensable tool is a MacBook for design and idea visualization,...
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Synth historian Oli Freke invests heavily in high-quality bicycles
Oli Freke, a musician and synth historian, recently authored "Beat Gems," a coffee-table book by Bjooks that visually chronicles drum machine history from vintage models like the Roland TR-808 to modern oddities. He installs Ableton Live first on a new computer, values YouTube for expert explanat...
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Universal Music & NVIDIA Partner on AI Music Discovery
Universal Music Group and NVIDIA are partnering to develop responsible AI tools for music discovery and creation, aiming to create new, interactive ways for fans to connect with music while ensuring artist compensation. The collaboration will extend the NVIDIA Music Flamingo AI model to analyze f...
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Top Tech Gifts for 2025: Ultimate Buying Guide
Technology offers exciting and memorable gift options for everyone, from budget-friendly gadgets to premium splurges, ensuring thoughtful presents for various interests like creativity, gaming, or smart home use. Budget-conscious shoppers can find impressive tech gifts under $50, such as the Oda ...
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Teenage Engineering KO Sidekick mixer adds fun performance effects
The EP-136 KO Sidekick is a compact two-channel mixer with built-in effects processing, designed primarily to link two KO-II samplers for live sets but compatible with any stereo audio source. It offers two stereo inputs (expandable to four mono) plus two additional stereo channels via USB-C, ena...
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Don't Let AI Hype Hide Its Real Breakthroughs
Predictive AI, which analyzes data to select correct answers from known options, is a foundational and reliable technology already integrated into critical systems like navigation and medical diagnostics, unlike the more headline-grabbing generative AI. While generative AI fuels speculative narra...
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Ready to Catch 'Em All Again?
A new Pokémon game has been released, offering a nostalgic monster-catching experience, alongside highlights of Apple's latest laptop and a documentary for film enthusiasts. The newsletter invites readers to share their go-to replayable media for relaxation, with personal favorites including *New...
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