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Apple Music to Label AI-Generated Songs With "Made With AI" Tag by Late 2026

Apple Music Finally to Label AI-Generated Songs With “Made With AI” Tag by Late 2026

21 Aug in Tech

Apple Music is (soon) rolling out a mandatory "Made With AI" label. Over a third of uploads are already fully AI-generated, but barely getting listened to.

How Streaming Changed the Way We Produce Music

16 Aug in Studio, Tech

Algorithmic music discovery and online digital platforms have transformed music consumption. We look at how streaming changed the way we produce music.

Spotify Labels AI Artists With “AI Persona” Tag and Cuts Them From Recommendations

12 Aug in Tech

Spotify is rolling out the AI Persona label starting mid-September and cutting AI artist profiles from recommendations. Royalties, though, stay untouched.

Loudness War 2026: Is This Still a Thing, and How Loud Does a Track Actually Need to Be for Streaming Right Now?

16 Jul in Studio

Loudness War 2026: Is this still a thing, and how loud should a track really be for streaming? LUFS targets, true peak, and real-world tips.

AI Labeling: Two New Labels Are Meant to Tell You Whether AI Sang on Your Favorite Track

13 Jul in Tech

IFPI, RIAA, and BVMI agree on AI labeling for music, but Spotify, Apple Music, and others aren't on board yet. And lyrics stay out of the picture entirely.

Yamaha URX, MGX, and CC1 Update: A More Integrated System

30 Jun in Studio

With this update, there are improvements for the Yamaha URX series audio interfaces, the MGX series digital mixers, the CC1 controller, and the MixKey software.

Deezer AI Music Detector: This Is How Much AI Music Is Actually in Your Playlists

12 Jun in Tech

Deezer released a free AI Music Detector that identifies AI songs in playlists across all streaming platforms. The numbers behind it are alarming.

Juno Download Is Gone: The End of One of Electronic Music’s Most Important Stores

02 Jun in DJ, Tech

Juno Download shut down after more than 20 years without any warning. What the closure of this cult electronic music download store means for the scene.

SM7B Alternatives: The Best Broadcast Mics

18 May in Studio

We investigate a selection of different SM7B Alternatives. These are broadcast-style mics for speech and vocal recording in different price ranges.

The Economics of Sound: What It Really Costs to Make a Record Today

01 Apr in Studio

We discuss the economics of sound, a topic that covers some of the different aspects of record-making in today's digital landscape and the costs involved.

Elgato Stream Deck Plus XL: Comprehensive Custom Control

09 Mar in Studio

The Elgato Stream Deck Plus XL offers extensive control to streamline your workflow for streaming, content creation, and software operations.

Shure MVX2U Gen 2: A Major Upgrade for the “XLR Plug” Interface

09 Mar in Studio

Now in its 2nd generation, the Shure MVX2U has improvements to the hardware, as well as new DSP features and compatibility with mobile devices.

NAMM 2026 Studio/Live Roundup: The Analogue Era Is Over… Or Is It?

26 Jan in Studio, Live

In this NAMM 2026 Roundup, we discuss some of the highlights of the show in recording and live sound, and how the industry is moving as a whole.

Peavey Unity: A Series of Versatile Digital Mixers

24 Jan in Live

The new Peavey Unity series is a range of compact digital mixers in 4, 6, and 8-channel versions with built-in effects and feedback suppression.

Aphex Twin has Overtaken Taylor Swift on YouTube – Thanks to a 24-Year-Old Piano Track

21 Jan in Tech

24 years after its release, the classic "QKThr" is breaking records and establishing Aphex Twin as a streaming phenomenon. Poor Taylor Swift.

Roland GO:MIXER Studio: A Compact Content Creation Station

20 Jan in Studio, Tech

The Roland GO:MIXER Studio is the new flagship in Roland's range of portable USB mixer interfaces for musicians and content creators.

Live Streaming for DJs: 5 Pieces of Gear You Need

15 Jan in DJ

Why let podcasters have all the streaming fun? When it comes to live streaming for DJs, here is the gear that you need.

Yamaha MGX Series Mixers: A New Range of Digital Multimedia Mixers

Yamaha MGX Series Mixers: A Powerful New Range of 4 Digital Multimedia Mixers

15 Jan in Live

The Yamaha MGX Series offers versatile digital mixers in 18 and 22-channel options, and two models equipped with integrated video interfaces.

KORG Liano LIVE!: Piano for the TikTok Generation

15 Jan in Synths

KORG has announced the Liano LIVE! The compact digital piano is tailored to the needs of live streamers and content creators. Become a TikTok piano sensation!