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ISSUE: 19 Nov 2024

Teenage Engineering has released a new instrument, sampler, sequencer and performance instrument called the OP-XY. (DJMag)
“We wanted to make something simpler, more immediate, more joyful”: How Ableton built Move. (MusicTech)

ISSUE: 12 Nov 2024

Torso Electronics S-4 is a beautiful but frustratingly incomplete granular sampler, synth and effects unit. (MusicTech)

ISSUE: 05 Nov 2024

AlphaTheta introduces new entry-level controller, DDJ-FLX2. (DJMag)
Native Instruments announces new Z1 MK2 Traktor controller. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 29 Oct 2024

Are rotary mixers actually better? (DJMag)
Korg announces new analogue modelling synth, the multi/poly. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 15 Oct 2024

10 free sample packs for future house sounds. (MusicTech)
Once-mocked synthesisers are enjoying a new golden era. (Guardian)
Liverpool's Capstone Theatre celebrates 60th anniversary of Moog synthesiser with new concert series. (RA)
Meet Atsushi Hoshiai aka Mr 909, the person responsible for the 909’s iconic hi-hat and cymbal samples. This is the story of the creation of one of the most famous drum machines of all time, the Roland TR-909. (Attack)
XDJ-AZ: first impressions of the four deck standalone (from an XDJ power user) (DJTechTools)
AlphaTheta — the parent company of Pioneer DJ — has launched a new flagship all-in-one DJ unit called the XDJ-AZ. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 08 Oct 2024

Ableton announces new standalone instrument and controller. (RA)

ISSUE: 01 Oct 2024

30 years of the CDJ: the technology that revolutionised DJ culture. (DJMag)
Native Instruments announces Kontakt 8. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 24 Sep 2024

Roland has unveiled a brand new “pocket-sized” sampler as part of a range of compact instruments, the P-6 Creative Sampler. (Mixmag)
Novation on the future of MIDI control and why Launchkey MK4 is “a big step forward”. (MusicTech)

ISSUE: 17 Sep 2024

Swedish electronics manufacturer Teenage Engineering has announced the release of the “world’s first medieval electronic instrument”, the EP-1320 Medieval. (Mixmag)

ISSUE: 03 Sep 2024

Arturia’s KeyLab MK3 is a seriously impressive MIDI keyboard controller. (MusicTech)

ISSUE: 27 Aug 2024

Discover the custom workspace Mega Labs built for RODA Artists' managers, leveraging AI and automation to save their team time so they can focus on what matters most: growing their artists' careers. (Megalabs)
Serato has announced a new update — version 3.2.1 — and has added support for three of the most popular beginner DJ controllers. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 20 Aug 2024

“We’re honouring the legacy of Bob Moog; making instruments that give you his iconic sound” Moog talks Muse. (MusicTech)

ISSUE: 06 Aug 2024

Native Instruments Traktor Pro 4 is a game-changing DJ suite for performers. (MusicTech)
Moog has announced a new flagship eight-voice polyphonic analogue synth called the Muse. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 30 Jul 2024

Pioneer DJ has announced a new limited-edition fanzine to celebrate the 30th birthday of the iconic CDJ. (DJMag)
Moog’s Labyrinth marks a bold new treaty between east and west coasts: “This feels like a new type of Moog” (MusicTech)
Arturia PolyBrute 12: Possibly the most powerful analogue synthesizer of the modern age. (MusicTech)

ISSUE: 23 Jul 2024

Moog announces new Labyrinth semi-modular synth. (DJMag)
Native Instruments has announced the latest version of its long-running DJ software, Traktor. (DJMag)
The New Zealand Commerce Commission has ruled against the acquisition by DJ hardware and software company AlphaTheta of DJ and music production software Serato. (DJ)
How will AI impact the next generation of DAWs? (MusicTech)

ISSUE: 25 Jun 2024

The best DAWs for music producers in all genres, styles and workflows. (MusicTech)
12 best stem separation software for vocals, ranked. (MusicTech)

ISSUE: 18 Jun 2024

DJs using a tool, Aslice, to pay producers whose tracks are featured in their sets. (DJTechTools)
Ableton has launched a new podcast aimed at music makers, producers and artists called Doing Music. The first three episodes, featuring Cavetown, Sofia Kourtesis, and Equiknoxx kingpin Gavsborg, have been released (DJMag)

ISSUE: 21 May 2024

LALAL.AI is back with Voice Changer, a slick new AI algorithm that gives you access to famous voices for your songs. Is this the dawning of a new era? (Attack)
7 music production techniques you can learn from Four Tet’s ‘Three’. (MusicTech)
TEO-5, as told by Tom Oberheim: “If we made this 30 years ago, we’d have ruled the world” (MusicTech)

ISSUE: 07 May 2024

Propellerhead has announced Reason 13, the latest update to the long-running and foundational music-making software. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 30 Apr 2024

IK Multimedia’s iRig Stream Mic Pro is a hassle-free solution for all recording artists. (MusicTech)

ISSUE: 16 Apr 2024

Arturia’s AstroLab: The story of an instrument ten years in the making. (MusicTech)

ISSUE: 02 Apr 2024

Akai unveils stem separation for legendary sampler, MPC Stems. (DJMag)
How Allen & Heath’s Xone:92 wrote a new blueprint for DJ mixers. (DJMag)
Is Pioneer DJ’s PLX-CRSS12 the ultimate turntable for DJs? (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 19 Mar 2024

AlphaTheta announces flagship rotary mixer, euphonia. (DJMag)
Why the Euphonia is AlphaTheta and Rupert Neve Designs’ dream collaboration (MusicTech)

ISSUE: 12 Mar 2024

Ableton Live 12 is here: new Performance Packs, sounds, MIDI tools + a refreshed workflow and more. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 27 Feb 2024

AlphaTheta has announced a new pop-up store in Tokyo, at Harajuku’s MIL GALLERY. It will run for nine days from 23 to 31 March. (DJMag)
Lenco announces new direct drive DJ turntable, the L-3810. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 13 Feb 2024

The very best of NAMM 2024. (Magnetic)

ISSUE: 06 Feb 2024

Svante Stadler and Rikard Jönsson have joined forces to launch a new venture, Forever 89. (EDM)
Algoriddim’s djay app now links with Apple Vision Pro, integrates Apple Music streaming. (DJTechTools)
Void Acoustics has unveiled a new range of metallic speakers called KROME. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 30 Jan 2024

Korg reveals MicroKORG 2. (RA)

ISSUE: 23 Jan 2024

Korg unveils the long-awaited microKorg 2. (DJMag)
TIDAL blocked DJs from using Stems – but the next generation of DJ gear will likely make that irrelevant. (DJTechTools)
New Pioneer DJ products will now be branded as AlphaTheta. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 09 Jan 2024

Artist-led livestreaming platform Echio launches Echio Academy for emerging producers. (RA)
7 predictions for DJ gear in 2024. (DJTechTools)
The top tech for electronic music producers in 2024. (EDM)
The 10 best music tech products released in 2023. (Mixmag)
The 10 best hardware and software releases of the year. (Attack)

ISSUE: 12 Dec 2023

Moog releases new virtual instrument, Marina. (RA)

ISSUE: 28 Nov 2023

ROLI’s Seaboard RISE 2: seamless integration into the expressive world of MPE. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 21 Nov 2023

Ableton announces Live 12 release for early 2024. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 14 Nov 2023

Korg announces new Kaoss Replay sampler and FX unit. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 31 Oct 2023

London nightclub E1 has intalled Pioneer's Track ID technology to help boost artist earnings. (DJMag)
FL Studio 21.2 with stem separation and AI mastering is now available. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 17 Oct 2023

Yamaha releases new flagship workstation. (RA)

ISSUE: 03 Oct 2023

Roland announces new hardware synth GAIA 2. (DJMag)
AIAIAI launches world’s first wireless studio monitors. (Magnetic)
What is the future of the DAW? (DJMag)

ISSUE: 12 Sep 2023

5 CRSSD festival artists: What's your favourite gear? (Attack)
Technics is releasing new SL-1200 and SL-1210 turntables. (RA)

ISSUE: 29 Aug 2023

13 essential plugins for producing minimal Techno music like the pros. (Magnetic)
Arturia releases software TB-303 clone. (RA)
Serato releases Sample 2.0 with stem-separation. (RA)
InMusic is considering taking legal action in a number of territories to block the acquisition of Serato by AlphaTheta Corporation. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 22 Aug 2023

Aphex Twin launches a series of AI-driven visual landscapes in new augmented reality app. (EDM)

ISSUE: 15 Aug 2023

8 best free dance music documentaries on YouTube. (DJTechReviews)

ISSUE: 08 Aug 2023

How Serato plans to sustain its beat after AlphaTheta’s acquisition. (DJTechTools)
PLX-CRSS12: Pioneer DJ finally made a hybrid turntable + motorized DVS controller (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 01 Aug 2023

Slicing breakbeats like Nia Archives. (Attack)
Crumar confirms it's remaking the Spirit synth (RA)

ISSUE: 25 Jul 2023

Baby Audio announces BA-1 synthesiser app for iPhone and iPad. (DJMag)
Yamaha has discontinued its flagship Montage workstation. (RA)
Roland at 50: celebrating five decades of a company that changed electronic music (DJMag)

ISSUE: 18 Jul 2023

5 times DJs won when Serato + Pioneer DJ collaborated. (DJTechTools)
How to go DAW-less and make electronic music without a computer. (MusicRadar)
Denon DJ releases first-ever DJ controller using stem separation technology (DJMag)
We talk to Pete Cannon, DJ Formula and Vogue Renege about producing and even DJing with old Amigas – and how you can too. (Attack)

ISSUE: 11 Jul 2023

5 music theory tools to help you make better electronic music (MusicRadar)
Korg has created a virtual reality production studio, which is available on IOS, Mac and Nintendo Switch. (Mixmag)

ISSUE: 27 Jun 2023

Korg announces new Wavestate synths. (RA)
The 8 best wireless earbuds for dance music in 2023 (Mixmag)

ISSUE: 20 Jun 2023

Richie Hawtin has teamed up with Latvian brand Erica Synths to create the Bullfrog. (RA)

ISSUE: 30 May 2023

Korg Drumlogue review (Attack)
Ableton has launched a new version of hardware instrument Push. (Magnetic)
In search of the Ampron Aubade. (Attack)
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Moog Model D synth, Pentagram designed a digital mansion for exploring the machine’s legacy. (FastCo)

ISSUE: 16 May 2023

Korg unveils new synthesis technology in Berlin. (RA)
Top DJ software of 2023 (Magnetic)

ISSUE: 09 May 2023

MIXO launched Version 1.0 of their Cloud Music Library for DJs at IMS Ibiza, after 3 years in Beta. (Mixo)

ISSUE: 25 Apr 2023

Roland's groundbreaking music and gaming products secure six esteemed 2023 design awards, including iF Design and Red Dot Awards. (Magnetic)
Ableton gives away 90 Max for Live devices. (RA)

ISSUE: 18 Apr 2023

Polyend to release new Tracker Mini workstation. (RA)
Pioneer DJ offers its own extended gear warranty: AlphaTheta Care. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 11 Apr 2023

Magnetic's top seven starter headphones for beginner EDM producers.

ISSUE: 04 Apr 2023

In Review: Roland SH-4d (RA)
7 DJ controllers for electronic music producers on a budget. (Magnetic)

ISSUE: 28 Mar 2023

Pioneer DJ announce new 4-channel controller, DJ-FLX10. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 21 Mar 2023

Varia Instruments releases a new rotary mixer. (RA)

ISSUE: 14 Mar 2023

Pioneer DJ unveils new all-in-one DJ system, OPUS-QUAD. (RA)
Behringer announces Roland Juno-60 clone (RA)
French developer Kodamo announces new synth, MASK1. (RA)

ISSUE: 07 Mar 2023

Christian Henson, co-founder of music software company Spitfire Audio, has announced that he will no longer have any involvement in the company, or its subsidiary operations Pianobook and LABS, following a dispute over alleged transphobia. (Mixmag)
303 Day: The best free 303 samples (DJMag)
Korg re-releases ARP Odyssey in kit form. (RA)

ISSUE: 07 Feb 2023

Numark launches Mixstream Pro +, a standalone controller ft. Amazon Music Unlimited streaming. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 24 Jan 2023

Serato’s Stems added to their DAW in Serato Studio 2.0 (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 10 Jan 2023

Audio-Technica to release more retro Sound Burger record players. (RA)

ISSUE: 13 Dec 2022

VirtualDJ 2023 launches with Stems2.0, a stronger stem separation engine. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 22 Nov 2022

Moog's iconic Minimoog Model D is back in production. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 15 Nov 2022

Akai has announced the latest edition to its MPK line of keyboard controllers, the MPK Mini Plus. (DJMag)
Pioneer DJ unveils two-channel controller aimed at beginners. (RA)

ISSUE: 08 Nov 2022

10 great things about the ARP Odyssey (MusicRadar)

ISSUE: 25 Oct 2022

Ableton presents Note, a new iOS app for writing music on the go. (DJTechTools)
Arturia has announced a slew of new products including a new hardware synth, new audio interfaces, a new VST, and a new MIDI controller. (Magnetic)

ISSUE: 11 Oct 2022

Serato rolls out new stem isolation feature. (EDMTunes)

ISSUE: 27 Sep 2022

Aphex Twin and Dave Griffiths release free sound design software, Samplebrain. (RA)

ISSUE: 30 Aug 2022

Volta - a free, DIY XR creation platform - has announced an update to Volta Create. (Mixmag)

ISSUE: 23 Aug 2022

A new version of Volta Create has arrived, bringing XR visual creation to the masses – and all for free. (MusicTech)

ISSUE: 26 Jul 2022

7 ways to make progressive house productions hit harder in a club. (Magnetic)

ISSUE: 05 Jul 2022

Native Instruments DJ software, Traktor Pro 3, has added a paid subscription tier for new features, called Traktor Pro Plus. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 28 Jun 2022

Toolroom launches Infinite: a one-knob audio plugin w/ parameter customizing, 40 presets and more. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 14 Jun 2022

Mitch Bayer-Goldman details why your festival should be using Volta XR. (FestivalInsights)
Reloop has released a new flagship controller for Serato DJ Pro and Algoriddim djay. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 17 May 2022

Oberheim Electronics introduces the OB-X8 - its first new product in nearly 40 years. (RA)

ISSUE: 26 Apr 2022

Sister Bliss, Richie Hawtin, Orbital and more are to be featured in a new book celebrating 50 years of Roland. (DJMag)
Moog Music is rolling out a new version of its Etherwave Theremin. (DJMag)
Korg has announced a new version of the Volca FM. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 05 Apr 2022

Rode introduces their first headphones - The NTH-100 (Magnetic)

ISSUE: 22 Feb 2022

Bitwig Studio 4.2 has been announced, and with it comes a suite of new FX plugins. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 08 Feb 2022

Ableton Live 11.1: native support for Apple Silicon, new Max for Live tools. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 25 Jan 2022

AIAIAI TMA-2 Wireless+ – the world’s first truly wireless studio headphones. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 18 Jan 2022

Pioneer DJ’s DDJ-REV7: is this finally the Pioneer DJ revolution we wanted? (DJTechTools)
Pioneer DJ has launched two new Serato controllers with a totally new design – the DDJ-REV-1 and the DDJ-REV-7. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 21 Dec 2021

AIAIAI and Richie Hawtin have unveiled TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ headphone for producers. (Magnetic)

ISSUE: 14 Dec 2021

Native Instruments launches subscription service Komplete Now. It will feature synths, drum machines, effects and more. (Magnetic)

ISSUE: 07 Dec 2021

Pioneer CDJ-3000 can now play tracks from your Dropbox cloud storage. (RA)
Ecler to return with a new mixer in 2022. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 23 Nov 2021

Hercules has launched a new portable controller designed to use with smartphones. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 16 Nov 2021

Pioneer DJ’s new XDJ-RX3 Review (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 02 Nov 2021

The new Numark Mixstream Pro. (Magnetic)

ISSUE: 12 Oct 2021

A love letter to Rosie, the first mixer made just for DJs. (DJTechTools)
DJ advice from Steve Bug: “Learn how to beat match, no matter what equipment you’re using” (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 05 Oct 2021

Five ways to separate acapellas and stems in 2021. (DJMag)
Serato DJ Pro now supports Pioneer DJ’s CDJ-3000 players in HID mode. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 21 Sep 2021

DJ gear: prices going up, supply low -- here's why + what every DJ should do right now. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 14 Sep 2021

Moog is facing both a discrimination lawsuit and a lawsuit over an alleged contract breach related to the cancellation of their 2020 festival. (Mixmag)
Subpac, makers of wearable subwoofer tech, and SONARWORKS, one of the world’s most popular acoustic correction plugins and companies, are teaming up to add SoundID references to Subpac’s C1 hardware. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 24 Aug 2021

Mixcloud has revealed a new feature, Mixcloud Studio. (RA)

ISSUE: 20 Jul 2021

Mixxx – the free DJ software – gets a major update with 2.3.0 release. (DJTechTools)
Pioneer DJ and fashion icon Virgil Abloh have announced a special collaboration in the form of a limited edition DDJ-1000 controller for Serato. (Magentic)

ISSUE: 06 Jul 2021

Native Instruments introduces TRAKTOR PRO 3.5 with CDJ-3000 integration. (RA)

ISSUE: 11 Jun 2021

Splice has announced a new plugin called Bridge that lets users browse their sample collections in time and key with their current DAW project. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 28 May 2021

VirtualDJ has announced a new Summer 2021 version, that includes the ability to export both Playlists and individual stems from any song straight to USB to work with any CDJ or XDJ hardware. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 14 May 2021

Numark has announced two new Party Mix controllers, both featuring RGB lighting that syncs to the music. (DJMag)
Akai announces MPC One Retro. (RA)

ISSUE: 07 May 2021

Ableton is hosting an online event called Loop Create, a one-day virtual conference for music-makers, on 26 June. (Ableton)

ISSUE: 23 Apr 2021

CDJ-3000 Artist Series: ZEDD Interview (PioneerDJ)
Beginner's Guide: Midi vs Audio (DJMag)
Technics’ new “affordable” SL-100C turntable has no pitch fader. (DJTechTools)
Technics has introduced a new direct drive turntable to their SL range – the 1200MK7. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 16 Apr 2021

Reloop has announced a new, small two-channel controller for Serato called Ready. (DJMag)
NI Maschine+ review: the ultimate standalone music-making device? (DJMag)

ISSUE: 09 Apr 2021

deadmau5 has launched his latest performance tool, a plugin called OSC/PAR. (EDM)
Pioneer DJ’s new VM Series speakers: built with at-home musicians in mind. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 26 Mar 2021

Free open source audio software Audacity gets a major update. (RA)

ISSUE: 19 Mar 2021

Beginner's Guide: Compression (DJMag)
Denon DJ’s SC6000, SC6000M PRIME get Serato DJ integration and full RGB waveforms. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 26 Feb 2021

Serato and Splice join forces to launch arcade-inspired music production competition. (EDM.com)
Ableton Live 11 is available now. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 12 Feb 2021

Novation has announced a new all-in-one groovebox called Circuit Tracks. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 05 Feb 2021

Studio Icons: Roland TR-808 (iDJ)
Denon DJ SC6000 review: the CDJ’s first genuine alternative? (DJMag)
DJ software giants Serato are hosting a month-long five-part series of streams on their Twitch channel, celebrating the history of Black music in America. (DJMag)
Native Instruments has announced that Traktor is now compatible with macOS Big Sur. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 22 Jan 2021

Gearslutz – one of the world’s most popular and longest-running music production and engineering forums has issued a statement saying it will change its name and drop the ‘-slutz’ following a Change.org petition signed by over 4,500 people. (DJMag)
Beginner’s Guide: Reverb (DJMag)
KORG announces desktop ARP 2600 and miniKORG 700S remake. (RA)
Pioneer DJ has launched a new two-channel battle mixer, the DJM-S7. (DJTechTools)
PLAYdifferently announces MODEL 1.4 DJ mixer. (RA)

ISSUE: 15 Jan 2021

RANE unveils new motorised DJ controller, the RANE ONE. (Mixmag)
Behringer to update BCR2000 MIDI Controller with Zaquencer sequencer. (RA)
VERSELAB-MV1 is the new production workstation from Roland. (Mixmag)
Sequential has announced desktop versions of its Prophet-5 and Prophet-10 synthesisers will be released in February. (RA)
Ibiza 2.0 is a new DJ soundsystem from L-Acoustics. (Mixmag)

ISSUE: 11 Dec 2020

Apple has unveiled its new over-ear headphones dubbed AirPods Max, with a hefty price tag of £549. (BBC)

ISSUE: 27 Nov 2020

English producers Darkstar are releasing a sample pack with Spitfire Audio. (RA)
Behringer has been accused of allegedly copying the design of the Arturia KeyStep with their new product Swing. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 20 Nov 2020

Review: SSL Six Desktop Mixer (Magnetic)
Algoriddim has introduced a new version of their super popular DJing software djay. (DJMag)
Pioneer DJ has announced a new controller – the DDJ-FLX6: a Rekordbox/Serato DJ controller with new FX and scratch features. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 13 Nov 2020

Ableton has updated its music-making software Live to version 11. The new version features some long-awaited additions, including comping, MPE support, linked tracks, new devices and tweaks to existing favourites, CPU meters per channel and more. (DJMag)
Honey Dijon, Benji B, Eats Everything and more discuss Pioneer DJ's CDJ-3000. (Mixmag)
Korg has introduced a new hardware synth called opsix. The FM synth uses the same form factor as its range of minilogue and monologue synths and promises to make the notoriously difficult form of synthesis easier to program. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 30 Oct 2020

The best DJ controllers under £250 in 2020. (DJMag)
Moog Music has announced a new limited-edition theremin called the Claravox Centennial. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 23 Oct 2020

Aphex Twin has collaborated with music tech company Novation on a new synthesizer, AFX Station. (RA)

ISSUE: 16 Oct 2020

The 5 products that shaped DJ history. (DJTechTools)
Understanding the CDJ-3000. (RA)
Review: Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 (Magnetic)

ISSUE: 09 Oct 2020

Rival headphones and wireless speakers have disappeared from Apple's online store amid reports that they're about to launch their own new audio product. (iNews p3, BI)

ISSUE: 02 Oct 2020

Create/OS has made an online record deal simulator that lets users forecast how many streams they’ll need to turn a profit, based on figures like record label advance, the percentage split, marketing costs and deal type. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 18 Sep 2020

A brief history of synthesizers. [video] (Soundfly)
Five things we learned about the new Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000. (DJMag)
Arturia has introduced the PolyBrute analog synth, a six-voice analogue-digital hybrid poly. (Magnetic)

ISSUE: 11 Sep 2020

Denon DJ has added new features to their PRIME range via an update to Engine OS. (DJMag)
Native Instruments has announced the latest edition in its MASCHINE range, MASCHINE+. (RA)
Pioneer DJ has announced the next-gen industry-standard DJ player the CDJ-3000. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 04 Sep 2020

Algoriddim introduces Neural Mix Pro, an AI-driven music editing app for producers. (DJTechTools)
Serato has added Beatport LINK and Beatsource LINK streaming to their DJ software in a new beta, Serato DJ Pro 2.4. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 28 Aug 2020

Review: Toolroom Academy’s online DJ Masterclass. (DJTechTools)

ISSUE: 21 Aug 2020

Roland is to celebrate the TR-808 drum machine's 40th birthday this year with a mini documentary and free plug-in. (DJMag)

ISSUE: 14 Aug 2020

Review: Can Virtual DJ really create acapellas, instrumentals and isolate stems in real-time? (DJ Mag)
The headphones that even a DJ can't break? (BBC - Ben Morris)
Roland has released the 2.0 version update for their TR-8S Rhythm Performer. (Magnetic)
Rane releases MKII editions of Seventy-Two mixer and Twelve controller. (DJTechTools)
Co-founder Daniel Haver and Mate Galic are to step down as CEO and President of Native Instruments on 1 October 2020. (MusicTech)

ISSUE: 07 Aug 2020

Saffron, a non-profit organisation working to support and champion female-identifying and non-binary people (womxn) in music technology, have launched a Patreon digital members club. (DJ Mag)
Akai Professional has revealed details of the MPK Mini MK3. (Mixmag)
Denon DJ has added Beatport LINK and SoundCloud GO+ to its Engine OS v1.5 update. (DJ Mag)

ISSUE: 17 Jul 2020

Native Instruments have released a new Community Drive sound pack with over 200 loops and one-shots from artists including SIA, Junkie XL, Laurel Halo and more. (DJ Mag)

ISSUE: 10 Jul 2020

Getting the most out of rekordbox. (RA)
Teenage Engineering is launching a revenue-share scheme for Black and POC artists. (DJ Mag)

ISSUE: 03 Jul 2020

Roland and Korg have been fined £5.5m by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) watchdog for price-fixing in the UK. (DJ Mag)
Native Instruments has announced a series of "initial steps towards ongoing change” in efforts to improve diversity and inclusion in the company. (Mixmag)
Novation has launched a series of live streams covering discussions and panels around technology, creativity and inspiration. (Novation)

ISSUE: 26 Jun 2020

Novation has announced a new range of their Launchkey controllers. (DJ Mag)

ISSUE: 19 Jun 2020

CDR launches free online workshops for new and experienced producers. (RA)
Native Instruments has been accused of failing to acceptably address concerns about racism raised within the company by former and current employees. (Mixmag)
Pioneer DJ has updated rekordbox to version 6.0.2, addressing some bugs reported by users since the new version dropped earlier this year. (DJ Mag)
Algoriddim has added a new feature to its Djay app for iOS which can automatically separate vocals and drum tracks for mixing. (Verge)
Isolate vocals, drums, melodies in real-time with the new version of VirtualDJ. (DJ Mag)

ISSUE: 29 May 2020

Review: d16 Punchbox (Magnetic)
Make an album in six weeks!: How to boost your productivity during lockdown. (iDJ)
InMusic has acquired Stanton: here’s what the acquisition could mean for DJs (DJTechTools )

ISSUE: 22 May 2020

Arturia announces new virtual synth OB-Xa V. (Mixmag)

ISSUE: 15 May 2020

Apple reveals major update to Logic Pro X. (RA)
MasterSounds have launched the third generation of their popular Radius mixers. (DJ Mag)
Moog has announced a new synth called the Subharmonicon which is based on two classic electronic instruments from the ’30s and ’40s. (DJ Mag)

ISSUE: 08 May 2020

How to stream DJ sets to Instagram from your computer. (DJ Mag)

ISSUE: 01 May 2020

Serato has made their DJ software Play free until the end of May. (DJ Mag)

ISSUE: 24 Apr 2020

How FL Studio changed electronic music forever. (DJ Mag)

ISSUE: 17 Apr 2020

Pioneer DJ announce rekordbox 6 with cloud storage and sync. (DJ Mag)
Universal Audio announced a new DAW and zero-latency recording platform LUNA at NAMM 2020, and it's now available to download for free. (DJ Mag)

ISSUE: 10 Apr 2020

Ableton tutorial with Hannah Holland. [video] (DJ Mag)
Serato has released a new Free Edition of Serato Studio. (Verge)
Beatport Link announces new integration: Hercules DJuced 5. (RotD)

ISSUE: 03 Apr 2020

Apple have made its flagship music-making product Logic Pro X free for 90 days. (DJ Mag)

ISSUE: 27 Mar 2020

Native Instruments have made their Kontakt instrument Analog Dreams free until 31 March. (DJ Mag)
9 free plug-ins to get your production popping in self-isolation. (Mixmag)

ISSUE: 20 Mar 2020

9 free music making tools (DJ Mag)
Moog and Korg are offering synth apps for free while we’re all stuck at home. (Verge)
Ableton has launched a new Max for Live device called FlexGroove. (DJ Mag)

ISSUE: 13 Mar 2020

Native Instruments are to discontinue a long list of products, including various versions of the Traktor DJ software and a raft of third-party sample libraries. (Music Radar)

ISSUE: 06 Mar 2020

The 8 best TB-303 clones according to the artists who use them. (DJ Mag)
Pioneer DJ, now known as AlphaTheta, has been sold by owners KKR equity firm to Japanese company Noritsu for $606 million. (DJ Mag)

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