Mixmag - Tech

Study finds harmful chemicals in major headphone brands

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:00:00 +0000

The findings reveal bisphenols, phthalates and flame retardants across all 81 tested models from major tech brands

AlphaTheta brings Apple Music integration to CDJ-3000X with latest update

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

The over 100-million-track catalogue is also accessible via all-in-one systems including OPUS-QUAD, OMNIS-DUO and XDJ-AZ

Hidden crisis threatens future of analogue master tapes

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0000

Archivists describe a race against time as master tapes reach their physical limits

“FL Studio is coming to your browser”: Image-Line unveils FL Studio Web

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000

FL Studio Web is the first industry-standard DAW to deliver functionality via browser

The Demon Box translates everyday objects into distinctive sound signatures

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 03:30:00 +0000

Eternal Research’s debut synth is now available for pre-order

TikTok integrates Anghami into ‘Add to Music App’ feature across MENA region

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

TikTok’s music integration tool has surpassed one billion track saves since its initial rollout

Apple Music launches DJ support across rekordbox, Serato, Denon DJ, djay pro and more

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 03:00:00 +0000

"DJ with Apple Music" unlocks access to over 100 million tracks on the platform for DJs, via a range of software and hardware tools

New platform Molodify pioneers access to DAW files from top artists

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Producers eager to showcase their DAW files and join the platform can submit their applications during the beta launch period

AlphaTheta unveils HDJ-F10 wireless DJ headphones, powered by SonicLink technology

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 19:30:00 +0000

The HDJ-F10 is offered as a standalone model or in a complete bundle with the HP-TX01 transmitter

AIAIAI debuts wireless headphones designed for professional DJing

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

AIAIAI tackles latency issues with custom wireless technology

“The highest paid DJs decided not to contribute”: DJ revenue-sharing platform Aslice closes down

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 05:30:00 +0000

The software was billed as a way to create a “fairer music ecosystem”

Google AI can now create "soundtracks" for video clips as part of new update

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 02:30:00 +0000

The update aims to revolutionise Google's video-to-audio (V2A) technology

Playtime Engineering to unveil MPC-inspired instrument for children

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:30:00 +0000

myTRACKS offers nearly 50 customisable instruments, alongside effects such as filters, delay and pitch bend

Akai releases new dub siren-inspired "Ring The Alarm" plugin

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:00:00 +0000

The synth plugin, created in collaboration with AIR Music Tech, allows users to customise their own alarm sounds for that distinctive dancehall sound

New soundsystem emulator lets your hear your track in the club

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000

The new plugin can test out how your track would be heard from a range of soundsystems and environments

Algoriddim reveals next-gen djay for Apple Vision Pro, now with complete Apple Music integration

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 04:30:00 +0000

It introduces a newly envisioned spatial interface that empowers users to mix tracks using a full-scale 3D turntable setup

AlphaTheta Corporation, owners of Pioneer DJ, announce new brand AlphaTheta

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 01:30:00 +0000

The company promises to continue manufacturing state-of-the-art Pioneer DJ products

The 10 best music tech products released in 2023

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 03:30:00 +0000

Gear of the year

Study finds that ChatGPT is the most-used AI tool for musicians

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 23:00:00 +0000

A new survey by Pirate reveals that 30% of artists use AI for songwriting and composition

New survey finds that most music fans want restrictions on AI in music-making

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:30:00 +0000

The data reveals that 74% of fans believe AI should not be used to impersonate artists without their consent

Here's all the new features included in Ableton Live 12

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Ableton has overhauled its arrangement and added new devices, including a range of new synths

Shazam now offers gig recommendations based on users' history

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:30:00 +0000

The music discovery app's new Concerts section is only available on the iOS version

FL Studio launches 21.2 update with new AI mastering feature

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Software company Image-Line has also included stem separation and a direct-to-streaming upload feature powered by DistroKid

AIAIAI launch world's first wireless studio monitors, the UNIT-4

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 03:30:00 +0000

The new monitors have 20 hours of playback time, and have been created using 100% recycled materials

Myvox launches, allowing artists to clone, protect and monetise their voice

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000

The first AI artist on Myvox is Dahlia, an AI voice model created by Iranian-Dutch artist Sevdaliza

Pioneer DJ launches digital-analogue hybrid turntable PLX-CRSS12

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:30:00 +0000

The newly announced model is the first to offer DVS control of digital music through DJ softwares like serato or rekordbox, while also allowing vinyl playback

Meta’s new AI tool, AudioCraft, creates music and sounds using text prompts

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Meta released a new open-source AI code called AudioCraft that employs three models – AudioGen, EnCodec and MusicGen to generate realistic music and sound effects

Apple files patent for MacBook Pro that can transform into a turntable

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

According to a patent, the "modular computing device" would be able to switch from laptop to a controller

A first generation Apple iPod has just sold for $29,000

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 05:30:00 +0000

The device was left completely sealed and in its original packaging, after being forgotten on a shelf for almost two decades

8 of the best AI tools for music production

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Want to use AI to your advantage as a musician? Check out these tools for music production

The 8 best wireless earbuds for dance music in 2023

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:30:00 +0000

We round up the best Bluetooth earbuds for electronic sounds and gunfinger mixes, from budget to premium options

Pioneer DJ’s CDJ-3000 allows you to access Beatport's music catalogue

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

The new feature, StreamingDirectPlay, provides you with over 11 million songs

Apple unveils Vision Pro AR headset, opening the door to a new era of immersive experiences

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Apple's high-end goggles introduce a magical world of virtual and augmented reality applications

120,000 new tracks released on streaming services every day, report finds

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000

The findings made by Luminate predict that 43 million new tracks will be on Spotify by the end of 2023

Seven decades of Moog celebrated with the virtual "Minimoog Model D experience"

Thu, 25 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Explore the sonic legacy of Model D with Moog's celebratory website

Ableton unveils next-generation Push with standalone capability and MPE support

Tue, 23 May 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Newly minted as a standalone instrument, Ableton's latest Push no longer requires tethering to a computer

Teenage Engineering debuts new portable field recorder, TP-7

Sat, 13 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

‘TP–7 is built for just that, to record sound, music, interviews and important ideas with zero friction in the highest possible quality’

MusicLM, Google's AI tool for song generation unleashed for public testing

Thu, 11 May 2023 17:30:00 +0000

It has been trained on a dataset of five million audio clips, totaling a staggering 280,000 hours of music at 24 kHz

Spotify reinstates tracks from AI music generator following "fake stream" allegations

Wed, 10 May 2023 03:00:00 +0000

AI application Boomy has created over 14 million songs since 2019

Akai mark 35 years with MPC X Special Edition sampler

Mon, 08 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The new model is said to be Akai’s “most powerful” production machine to date

Duolingo is rumoured to be creating an app to teach music

Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Duolingo hints at possible foray into music-based learning via recent job post

Apple gears up to launch its first mixed-reality headset

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:30:00 +0000

The concept resembles an iPhone designed for your head

Ninja Tune's Jamm Pro production app now available for iPhone and Android

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Ninja Tune claims it is ‘the most powerful touch-based instrument for all kinds of musical expression’

Pioneer DJ upgrade rekordbox iOS app making your DJ setup portable

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Version 4.0 allows users to DJ using just an iPhone or iPad

Google Assistant can reportedly detect samples "less than a second long"

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

The AI has revealed snippets which have been unknown for years from tracks by the likes of Daft Punk to Madlib

Pioneer DJ announces new four-channel high-end mixer, DJM-A9

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 15:30:00 +0000

It is marked as the successor to the DJM 900NXS2, with an RRP of £2,469

New nightlife safety app Where You At? helps you find your friends on a night out

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The app uses Bluetooth to pinpoint the exact locations of your friends

Apple introduces second generation smart speaker, HomePod

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Boasting exceptional sound quality and advanced Siri functionality, the new HomePod promises a secure and seamless smart home experience

New polyphonic synthesiser allows you to make music from everyday objects

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Koka Nikoladze's 'Drone Box No.1' utilises the sound of items including a paper cup and pinecone

The 13 best earplugs to protect your hearing in the rave

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Whether you're an artist or an audience member - you should always look after your ears!

Anghami and Mubert join forces for next-gen musical experiences

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Pick your team and get a one-of-a-kind cheer based on your music taste from Anghami

Dyson's air-purifying "Bane" headphones to launch in March 2023

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 16:30:00 +0000

Also fitted with “industry-leading” noise cancelling technology, they will launch in the UK and Ireland in March 2023

New FL Studio 21 released as free update for existing customers

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Features include a more powerful Audio envelope and gain controls, as well as autosaving projects every minute – requested by Afrojack

New microphone allows you to “listen to light”

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:30:00 +0000

CLIP’s Photon Smasher transforms infrared and light into sound

Apple Music to introduce new "karaoke" option

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:30:00 +0000

Get ready to belt out your favourite tunes with Apple Music Sing

Teenage Engineering has created a portable record cutting device

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:30:00 +0000

The PO-80 Record Factory lets you create your own 5” records on the go

Mixcloud launches "Tracks" feature, allowing artists to upload original audio

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000

‘Tracks’ now provides the option to post snippet clips "up to 15-minutes long"

TikTok teases new music streaming platform TikTok Music

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000

In a series of cryptic social media posts, the platform alluded a "new way to experience music"

Ableton launches new iOS app, ‘Note’

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Ableton Note allows music-makers to start and develop their ideas everywhere

There's now a playable online drum machine based on the Roland TR-909

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 18:30:00 +0000

The emulated instrument is free to use

Pioneer DJ's parent company AlphaTheta acquires 25% of DJ Monitor

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

It is interpreted as an important step that can accelerate the automatic transfer of royalties to PROs by closing huge data gap and ensuring producers are paid accurately

Pioneer DJ S Mixer Series is the perfect tool for scratch DJs

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Pioneer DJ’s new DJM-S5, S7, and S11 mixers all cater to scratch DJs of any level

Aphex Twin launches Shazam-inspired sample mashing app, Samplebrain

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000

The free application, made with Dave Griffiths, was first conceptualised over two decades ago

Korg unveils anticipated new hybrid "Drumlogue"

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000

The drum machine also doubles as a synth with plenty of new features

What is spatial audio? Everything you need to know about music's big 3D breakthrough

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Once limited to cinemas and sophisticated soundsystems, spatial audio is bringing immersion to every-day listeners

IK Multimedia's new studio monitors feature deep bass and automated sound calibration

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000

The monitors automatically adjust sound depending on the acoustics in the room

New software Chosen Masters is semi-automating music mastering online

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:30:00 +0000

Allowing users to master their music online, using semi-automation to “bring music to life”

Yamaha’s TurnT transforms your smartphone into a turntable

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Featuring a portable speaker and a stylus, the concept could bring the "vinyl experience" to mobile

Choona: A new social network solely dedicated to sharing music

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:30:00 +0000

Choona app is available on iOS and Android

Iconic 90s MP3 software Winamp is making a comeback

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Time to crank up the Windows '98 and lets rip some CDs

How NFTs are shaking up the music industry — for the good of both fans and artists

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Forget the shoddy ape drawings, through platforms like TokenTraxx music lovers and creators alike are finding new ground in the NFT space

Moog has released a new build-it-yourself semi-modular synth

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Mavis costs $349 and has the brand's first-ever wavefolder

Student builds abacus-inspired synth for thesis, the Abacusynth

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Built for mathematical rhythms, the Abacusynth comes with a free plug-in version for Ableton Live

New streaming app claims it will pay artists the equivalent of "500,000 Spotify streams" upfront

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000

The app is available for free on the App Store

Music could be archived for ‘10,000 years’ on new hard drive made from glass

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The new project, a collaboration between Microsoft and Global Music Vault, could be the solution to storing data for future generations to access

Pioneer DJ launches three new desktop monitors to DM series range

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Prices range between £149 to £229

Beatport launches new sample pack label, 'Beatport Sounds'

Sun, 29 May 2022 03:00:00 +0000

Anastasia Kristensen, Marshall Jefferson and object blue have all created bespoke packs

Moog reveals new and updated Etherwave theremin

Sat, 21 May 2022 21:30:00 +0000

Described as an updated version of the Etherwave Standard and Etherwave Plus

New Cleanify app makes Spotify playlists family-friendly

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:30:00 +0000

“Cleanify allows you to easily create completely clean or explicit versions of your Spotify playlists”

Mixmag - Tech

Study finds harmful chemicals in major headphone brands

AlphaTheta brings Apple Music integration to CDJ-3000X with latest update

Hidden crisis threatens future of analogue master tapes

“FL Studio is coming to your browser”: Image-Line unveils FL Studio Web

The Demon Box translates everyday objects into distinctive sound signatures

TikTok integrates Anghami into ‘Add to Music App’ feature across MENA region

Apple Music launches DJ support across rekordbox, Serato, Denon DJ, djay pro and more

New platform Molodify pioneers access to DAW files from top artists

AlphaTheta unveils HDJ-F10 wireless DJ headphones, powered by SonicLink technology

AIAIAI debuts wireless headphones designed for professional DJing

“The highest paid DJs decided not to contribute”: DJ revenue-sharing platform ​Aslice closes down

Google AI can now create "soundtracks" for video clips as part of new update

Playtime Engineering to unveil MPC-inspired instrument for children

Akai releases new dub siren-inspired "Ring The Alarm" plugin

New soundsystem emulator lets your hear your track in the club

Algoriddim reveals next-gen djay for Apple Vision Pro, now with complete Apple Music integration

AlphaTheta Corporation, owners of Pioneer DJ, announce new brand AlphaTheta

The 10 best music tech products released in 2023

Study finds that ChatGPT is the most-used AI tool for musicians

New survey finds that most music fans want restrictions on AI in music-making

Here's all the new features included in Ableton Live 12

Shazam now offers gig recommendations based on users' history

FL Studio launches 21.2 update with new AI mastering feature

AIAIAI launch world's first wireless studio monitors, the UNIT-4

Myvox launches, allowing artists to clone, protect and monetise their voice

Pioneer DJ launches digital-analogue hybrid turntable PLX-CRSS12

Meta’s new AI tool, AudioCraft, creates music and sounds using text prompts

Apple files patent for MacBook Pro that can transform into a turntable

A first generation Apple iPod has just sold for $29,000

8 of the best AI tools for music production

The 8 best wireless earbuds for dance music in 2023

Pioneer DJ’s CDJ-3000 allows you to access Beatport's music catalogue

Apple unveils Vision Pro AR headset, opening the door to a new era of immersive experiences

120,000 new tracks released on streaming services every day, report finds

Seven decades of Moog celebrated with the virtual "Minimoog Model D experience"

Ableton unveils next-generation Push with standalone capability and MPE support

Teenage Engineering debuts new portable field recorder, TP-7

MusicLM, Google's AI tool for song generation unleashed for public testing

Spotify reinstates tracks from AI music generator following "fake stream" allegations

Akai mark 35 years with MPC X Special Edition sampler

Duolingo is rumoured to be creating an app to teach music

Apple gears up to launch its first mixed-reality headset

Ninja Tune's Jamm Pro production app now available for iPhone and Android

Pioneer DJ upgrade rekordbox iOS app making your DJ setup portable

Google Assistant can reportedly detect samples "less than a second long"

Pioneer DJ announces new four-channel high-end mixer, DJM-A9

New nightlife safety app Where You At? helps you find your friends on a night out

Apple introduces second generation smart speaker, HomePod

New polyphonic synthesiser allows you to make music from everyday objects

The 13 best earplugs to protect your hearing in the rave

Anghami and Mubert join forces for next-gen musical experiences

Dyson's air-purifying "Bane" headphones to launch in March 2023

New FL Studio 21 released as free update for existing customers

New microphone allows you to “listen to light”

Apple Music to introduce new "karaoke" option

​Teenage Engineering has created a portable record cutting device

Mixcloud launches "Tracks" feature, allowing artists to upload original audio

TikTok teases new music streaming platform TikTok Music

Ableton launches new iOS app, ‘Note’

There's now a playable online drum machine based on the Roland TR-909

Pioneer DJ's parent company AlphaTheta acquires 25% of DJ Monitor

Pioneer DJ S Mixer Series is the perfect tool for scratch DJs

Aphex Twin launches Shazam-inspired sample mashing app, Samplebrain

​Korg unveils anticipated new hybrid "Drumlogue"

What is spatial audio? Everything you need to know about music's big 3D breakthrough

IK Multimedia's new studio monitors feature deep bass and automated sound calibration

New software Chosen Masters is semi-automating music mastering online

Yamaha’s TurnT transforms your smartphone into a turntable

Choona: A new social network solely dedicated to sharing music

Iconic 90s MP3 software Winamp is making a comeback

How NFTs are shaking up the music industry — for the good of both fans and artists

Moog has released a new build-it-yourself semi-modular synth

Student builds abacus-inspired synth for thesis, the Abacusynth

New streaming app claims it will pay artists the equivalent of "500,000 Spotify streams" upfront

Music could be archived for ‘10,000 years’ on new hard drive made from glass

Pioneer DJ launches three new desktop monitors to DM series range

Beatport launches new sample pack label, 'Beatport Sounds'

Moog reveals new and updated Etherwave theremin

New Cleanify app makes Spotify playlists family-friendly

“The highest paid DJs decided not to contribute”: DJ revenue-sharing platform Aslice closes down

Teenage Engineering has created a portable record cutting device

Korg unveils anticipated new hybrid "Drumlogue"