Tech - Mixmag MENA

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

New microphone allows you to “listen to light”

CLIP’s Photon Smasher transforms infrared and light into sound

Apple Music to introduce new "karaoke" option

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

Teenage Engineering has created a portable record cutting device

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

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

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"

Ableton launches new iOS app, ‘Note’

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

The emulated instrument is free to use

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

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

Aphex Twin launches Shazam-inspired sample mashing app, Samplebrain

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

Korg unveils anticipated new hybrid "Drumlogue"

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

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

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