Tech Google Assistant can reportedly detect samples "less than a second long" The AI has revealed snippets which have been unknown for years from tracks by the likes of Daft Punk to Madlib
Tech Pioneer DJ announces new four-channel high-end mixer, DJM-A9 It is marked as the successor to the DJM 900NXS2, with an RRP of £2,469
News New nightlife safety app Where You At? helps you find your friends on a night out The app uses Bluetooth to pinpoint the exact locations of your friends
Tech Apple introduces second generation smart speaker, HomePod Boasting exceptional sound quality and advanced Siri functionality, the new HomePod promises a secure and seamless smart home experience
Tech New polyphonic synthesiser allows you to make music from everyday objects Koka Nikoladze's 'Drone Box No.1' utilises the sound of items including a paper cup and pinecone
Tech The 13 best earplugs to protect your hearing in the rave Whether you're an artist or an audience member - you should always look after your ears!
News Anghami and Mubert join forces for next-gen musical experiences Pick your team and get a one-of-a-kind cheer based on your music taste from Anghami
Tech New FL Studio 21 released as free update for existing customers Features include a more powerful Audio envelope and gain controls, as well as autosaving projects every minute – requested by Afrojack
Tech New microphone allows you to “listen to light” CLIP’s Photon Smasher transforms infrared and light into sound
Tech Apple Music to introduce new "karaoke" option Get ready to belt out your favourite tunes with Apple Music Sing
Tech Teenage Engineering has created a portable record cutting device The PO-80 Record Factory lets you create your own 5” records on the go
Tech Mixcloud launches "Tracks" feature, allowing artists to upload original audio ‘Tracks’ now provides the option to post snippet clips "up to 15-minutes long"
Tech TikTok teases new music streaming platform TikTok Music In a series of cryptic social media posts, the platform alluded a "new way to experience music"
Tech Ableton launches new iOS app, ‘Note’ Ableton Note allows music-makers to start and develop their ideas everywhere
Tech There's now a playable online drum machine based on the Roland TR-909 The emulated instrument is free to use
News Pioneer DJ's parent company AlphaTheta acquires 25% of DJ Monitor 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
Tech Pioneer DJ S Mixer Series is the perfect tool for scratch DJs Pioneer DJ’s new DJM-S5, S7, and S11 mixers all cater to scratch DJs of any level
Tech Aphex Twin launches Shazam-inspired sample mashing app, Samplebrain The free application, made with Dave Griffiths, was first conceptualised over two decades ago
Tech Korg unveils anticipated new hybrid "Drumlogue" The drum machine also doubles as a synth with plenty of new features
Tech What is spatial audio? Everything you need to know about music's big 3D breakthrough Once limited to cinemas and sophisticated soundsystems, spatial audio is bringing immersion to every-day listeners
News IK Multimedia's new studio monitors feature deep bass and automated sound calibration The monitors automatically adjust sound depending on the acoustics in the room