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New “ad and algorithm-free” social network Corus challenges algorithm-driven status quo in music discovery

Created by Gabe Jacobs, co-founder of the former music discovery app Cymbal, the platform operates without advertising, recommendation algorithms or AI-generated content

Claude is now integrated into Ableton Live and Splice through Anthropic’s new connectors

Claude can now assist producers with repetitive workflow and project management tasks

Study finds harmful chemicals in major headphone brands

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

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

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

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

The Demon Box translates everyday objects into distinctive sound signatures

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

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

"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

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

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

AIAIAI tackles latency issues with custom wireless technology

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

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

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

Playtime Engineering to unveil MPC-inspired instrument for children

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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