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UAD goes native, adds subscription model

The plugins can finally be used without UAD hardware

Universal Audio has announced Spark, a new subscription model that lets users access their revered plugins without owning any UAD DSP hardware. Spark adds some...

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ROLI launches newly redesigned Seaboard RISE 2

The new updated version of the RISE was teased in February this year

ROLI has launched a new version of their flagship Seaboard RISE. The RISE 2 features an ‘easier to play, redefined and reimaged’ design, with a...

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Dyson launches Bluetooth headphones with built-in air purifier mask

The Dyson Zone also features noise-cancellation

Dyson has launched their first wearable in the form of new Bluetooth headphones called Zone. The slightly dystopian design is helped by the steel visor...

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RØDE announce their first-ever headphones

The Rode NTH-100s are the audio legends' first foray into headphones

RØDE has announced a new pair of headphones called the NTH-100s. The new cans are the audio experts’ first pair of headphones in their 50-plus-years...

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Aslice aims to close the gap between DJ and producer incomes

Aslice, a new service founded by DVS1, asks DJs to donate 5% or more of their fee to artists whose music they play

A new service called Aslice is aiming to create a fairer music ecosystem by asking DJs to report their setlists to its app, and pay...

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Aslice wants to fix the imbalance between DJ and producer incomes, here’s how it works

DVS1's new service Aslice asks DJs to donate a percentage of their fees to the artists whose music they play. Will it revolutionise how producers are paid in electronic music?

Aslice is a new platform founded by DJ and producer DVS1. The service is designed to help close the gap in income between DJs and...

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Monk Mafia launches new NFT platform to give back to fans

Independent allows fans to invest in artists and receive perks and rewards

NFT project Monk Mafia is launching a new NFT platform that lets fans “directly invest in their favourite artists’ music”. While fans can invest in...

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A DJ's guide to digitising vinyl, by Chrissy

San Fran-based DJ and producer Chrissy outlines his guide for ripping vinyl so they sound full, loud and powerful on a club system. With tips and tricks around needles, preamps, turntables, software and file formats, it's a go-to guide for anyone who wants to digitise their record collection

Recently I've had several people ask me about my process for ripping vinyl. As a DJ and record collector who LOVES vinyl but HATES carrying...

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Maelstrom’s new blockchain DJ mix aims to make royalty payments fairer

The French DJ and producer’s new mix features music from Boys Noize, Space Dimension Controller and Surgeon

French DJ and producer Maelstrom is releasing a new mix featuring music from artists like Boys Noize, Surgeon and Space Dimension Controller. The new mix...

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Boss announces new Space Echo FX pedals

The Roland-owned company has announced two new models of their famous echo machine

Boss has announced two new clones of the classic Roland Space Echo RE-201 hardware tape delay. The RE-202 is the more advanced, bigger version of...

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Pioneer DJ launch new powerful, lightweight DJ headphones

The HDJ-CX are a new lightweight, over-ear can

Pioneer DJ has launched a new pair of DJ headphones – the HDJ-CX. Designed to be super lightweight, but also a tight, controlled sound that...

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James Blake and Endel launch new sleep aid project

The collab is the latest using Endel’s generative AI technology

James Blake and generative music app Endel have released a new project called Wind Down, designed for Apple TV, with an “adaptive soundscape [that] aims...

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There's a metaverse techno festival happening in Paris this weekend

DVS1, Blawan, Helena Hauff, Rodhad, Dasha Rush and more are taking part

Technology and “techno concept” VISIV is launching their first event The Future Is Now in Paris this Saturday, March 19th. The hybrid real-world/virtual event will...

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Major labels should 'build their own pressing plants', says Jack White

His comments come as a global backlog of vinyl pressing is causing severe delays

Jack White has called on major labels such as Sony, Warner and Universal to build their own pressing plant for vinyl releases. The comments come...

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Roland launches plugin clone of the famous Juno-60 chorus

The new plug is part of the Roland Cloud series

Roland has announced a new plugin as part of their Roland Cloud subscription service. The new plug mimics the famous Juno-60 chorus effect, which became...

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Arturia releases new granular FX plugin

Efx FRAGMENTS provides “the dreamy, powerful, transformative sound of granular”

Arturia has announced a new plugin called Efx FRAGMENTS that uses granular synthesis to transform sounds that pass through it. FRAGMENTS works by chopping up...

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Roland launches microsite to celebrate 303 day

It features the story of the TB-303 plus videos and presets from DJ Pierre

Roland has launched a new microsite featuring the history of the 303, as well as new interviews with acid house innovator DJ Pierre. The new...

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SONOS unveils new affordable portable speaker

The Roam SL is their cheapest model yet

SONOS has announced a new speaker, the Roam SL. The new portable model removes the microphone from the original Roam that was announced in 2020...

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Erica Synths is donating their income to Ukrainian charities

The boutique synth company is donating “both manufacturing costs and profit” of certain bits of kit

Erica Synths, a boutique hardware synth company based in Latvia, is donating all of its income, including its own manufacturing costs, to support Ukrainian humanitarian...

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New $45,000 vinyl system unveiled by Bang & Olufsen

The new system celebrates the 50th anniversary of their Beosystem-72-22

High-end audio experts Bang & Olufsen has released a new turntable and speaker setup that costs $45,000. The Beosystem 72-22 is a celebration of the...