Novation Expands Acclaimed Launchkey MK4 Lineup with 88-Key Controller, Offering Enhanced Versatility and Portability

Novation, a leading innovator in music production hardware, has officially expanded its highly regarded Launchkey MK4 MIDI controller series with the introduction of an 88-key model. This latest addition aims…

Ableton Live 12, Max for Live, and Push Hardware Now Run on Linux via Unofficial Wine Patches

The long-standing quest for native Ableton Live functionality on Linux has taken a significant, albeit unofficial, leap forward. A community-driven initiative has successfully developed a suite of patches for the…

The Music Technology Landscape Undergoes Seismic Shifts as Major Brands Realign Ownership in a Tumultuous Year

The music technology and instrument industry is currently navigating a period of unprecedented consolidation and strategic realignment, marked by a series of high-profile mergers and acquisitions that are reshaping the…

MID Unveils Free Ableton Move Loop Slicer Extension, Revolutionizing Mobile Music Production

MID, a prominent developer of innovative tools for Ableton Live, has released a groundbreaking new Ableton Extension called Move Loop Slicer. This free utility is poised to dramatically streamline the…

Terminator 2: Judgment Day Marks 35 Years of Groundbreaking VFX and Enduring AI Parallels

Thirty-five years after its theatrical debut, Terminator 2: Judgment Day continues to resonate, offering a prescient commentary on artificial intelligence and a masterclass in visual effects that has come full…

BandLab Technologies Acquires AI-Powered Digital Audio Workstation Aiode, Bolstering Its Ecosystem for Music Creators

Singapore-based BandLab Technologies, a global leader in music technology and a division of Caldecott Music Group, has announced its acquisition of Aiode, an innovative AI-powered digital audio workstation (DAW). This…

Speaker Music – Synoptic Audio

The release of "Synoptic Audio" marks a pivotal moment in contemporary electronic music, serving as the final offering from DeForrest Brown Jr. under his acclaimed Speaker Music moniker. Since its…

ShinRonin Reborn: Audio Damage Revives a Legendary 2003 Filter-Delay Plugin, Offering Unbridled Creative Freedom

In a move that harkens back to the pioneering days of digital audio manipulation, Audio Damage has resurrected one of its seminal creations, the Ronin filter-delay plugin, as ShinRonin. First…

On the Threshold of Beauty: Philips and the Origins of Electronic Music in the Netherlands, 1925-1965

Kees Tazelaar’s seminal work, On the Threshold of Beauty: Philips and the Origins of Electronic Music in the Netherlands, 1925-1965, offers an unparalleled deep dive into a crucial, yet often…

Boris FX Acquires iZotope, Consolidating Audio and Visual Post-Production Powerhouses

In a significant development for the audio and visual post-production industry, Boris FX has officially acquired iZotope, a company renowned for its sophisticated audio repair, mixing, and mastering software. This…