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LABELS VS SELF-RELEASING
Labels vs Self-Releasing: Which Is The Best Route For Your Music?
06 Mar · We look into music publishing and the benefits of working with labels vs self-releasing to learn the best way to get your music out there.
Apple unveils MacBook Air M4, Mac Studio M4 Max and Mac Studio M3 Ultra
05 Mar · Apple unveils the MacBook Air M4 with M4 chip, Mac Studio M4 Max and Mac Studio M3 Ultra - is it worth the upgrade?
Patina: Free Vinyl Simulation Right in Your Browser
05 Mar · Patina by Minta Foundry simulates a turntable in your browser. Add warmth, character and a touch of nostalgia to your audio files - for free!
Silent Album Protest: 1,000 UK Artists Band Against AI
28 Feb · "Is This What We Want?" is the silent album protest from over 1,000 UK artists including Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, and Damon Albarn.
The RODECaster Video Firmware Update is here!
25 Feb · The latest firmware update for the RODECaster Video adds some interesting new workflow features, and there's a new protective dust cover.
Prolight + Sound 2025: The Event Highlight Celebrates its 30th Anniversary!
21 Feb · Prolight + Sound 2025 will be celebrating its 30th anniversary from 8 to 11 April 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, and will be focusing on future topics.
Never Read Manuals Again With Google NotebookLM?
20 Feb · The AI in Google NotebookLM reads your manuals and then answers your questions. It can even provide a podcast if you want. No more RTFM!
Humane Ai Pin is Out of Business: $700 Device is Hardware Junk in Less Than a Year!
19 Feb · Humane's innovative device, called the Ai Pin, is now disappearing from the market and will be deactivated for all users. There will be no refunds either.
Meris Enzo X: The Future of Creative Sound Design in a Pedal
19 Feb · The Meris Enzo X turns your guitar into a powerful synthesizer with reverb, delay, and modulation effects.
Mixx Audio Analog System 5: Vinyl Meets Wireless
17 Feb · Classic sound meets modern features - turntable with Bluetooth speakers. Mixx Audio Analog System 5 for £299.
Audio-Technica ATH-CC500BT2 2nd Generation Cartilage Headphones
13 Feb · Audio-Technica introduces the 2nd generation of its ATH-CC500BT2 cartilage-backed headphones. But what is this technology?
Apple Powerbeats Pro 2: New Features, Better Sound, Longer Battery Life
12 Feb · Apple introduces the Powerbeats Pro 2 in-ear headphones with ANC, heart rate monitor, H2 chip and 45 hours of battery life - perfect for sports and everyday use.
Blip Interactive NanoStudio 2: iOS DAW Free for a Limited Time!
11 Feb · Blip Interactive's iOS DAW NanoStudio 2 is now available and absolutely free for a limited time only! Does this promotion announce version 3 of the app?
Streaming 2.0: Revolution or Money-Making Machine for the Big Players?
11 Feb · It's streaming 2.0. With superfans charging more and premium subscriptions booming, will music soon be accessible only to the wealthy? Huh?
EasyOde: TikTok’s Company ByteDance Launches Music Licensing Platform for Content Creators
07 Feb · EasyOde: A new music licensing platform from ByteDance that uses AI to deliver personalized sounds to content creators.
Windows 11 and MIDI 2.0: The Biggest OS Update Since 1983 is Coming Soon!
06 Feb · Windows 11 gets the biggest MIDI update in decades: Native support for MIDI 2.0 ensures better communication and more stable performance.
Zig-Zag Record Player: Spin Your Own With This Vintage-Style Portable Turntable
06 Feb · You don’t have to be a smoker to want a Zig-Zag Record Player, a new portable turntable from the *checks notes* rolling paper company?!
AI-Generated Content: US Copyright Office Sets Clear Copyright Boundaries for 2025
03 Feb · AI-generated content remains a hot topic. The U.S. Copyright Office makes it clear: without human creativity, there is no copyright protection.
Vinyl is Back in 2025 – And it’s All Thanks to Generation Z!
31 Jan · The latest Vinyl Alliance report shows that vinyl is very popular with Gen Z - vinyl is back! But what does this mean for today's music creators?
Spotify Payday 2024: $10 Billion for the Music Industry – Is This Really a Success for Everyone?
30 Jan · Spotify once again paid a record amount to the music industry in 2024. But many musicians still criticize the unfair distribution of streaming revenues.
FiiO Snowsky Retro Nano is Here – The OG Walkman was a Thing of the Past!
24 Jan · Not much bigger than a matchbox, the FiiO Snowsky Retro Nano DAC and headphone amplifier looks like a miniature Walkman.
New Podcast Kit Collection From Apogee: Everything a Podcaster Needs!
23 Jan · The 2 new Apogee Podcast Kits offers professional recording quality in a compact package of four microphones and accessories - ideal for beginners and professionals.