ADJ plans product previews and lighting demonstrations at LDI
ADJ will present product previews and lighting demonstrations at LDI 2026, scheduled for Dec. 6-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall. The company will exhibit at booth 3007.…
KORG brings hardware and phase8 app preview to ADE 2026
KORG will take part in ADE Lab during Amsterdam Dance Event 2026, bringing a range of its electronic music production and DJ hardware to the Gear Test Lab at Het…
Audacity 4 rebuilds free audio editor with new tools
synthtopia reported that Audacity 4 represents a substantial rebuild of the free, open-source audio editor, introducing a redesigned interface and underlying technology while retaining its free, open-source model under the…
Roland restocks TR-1000 drum machine with firmware update and new Editor
Roland announced the return of its TR-1000 Rhythm Creator drum machine in limited quantities, available through retailers Thomann and Sweetwater. This news arrives alongside firmware version 1.20, which adds lo-fi…
Acon Digital releases AI-powered Acoustica 8 audio editor
Norwegian software developer Acon Digital has launched Acoustica 8, describing the release as the most significant update in the company's history. According to a report by MusicRadar, the new version…
New standalone sample editor Recorte targets hardware and game devs
Developer Icaro Ferre has released Recorte, a standalone audio editor designed specifically for sample creation across Windows, macOS, and Linux, as reported by synthtopia. The application targets users working with…
Upfront Q&A: Josh Vittek of VittekPR – Part II
By Christian Wissmuller From boutique builders to global MI brands, getting the right story in front of the right audience is a constant challenge—and that’s where Josh Vittek comes in.…
Upfront Q&A: Josh Vittek of Vittek PR – Part I
By Christian Wissmuller Josh Vittek has spent his career helping MI brands cut through the noise. As the founder of Vittek PR, he works closely with musical instrument and pro…
UpFront January 2026
Fender Names Edward ‘Bud’ Cole as CEO Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Edward “Bud” Cole as chief executive officer and member…
Upfront Q&A: Josh Vittek of Vittek PR
Josh Vittek has spent his career helping MI brands cut through the noise. As the founder of Vittek PR, he works closely with musical instrument and pro audio companies to…
Upfront December 2025
NAMM Announces Billy Corgan as Recipient of the TEC Innovation Award Presented at The 2026 NAMM Show NAMM and The NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards have selected Billy…
Upfront November 2025
Reverb Names Stahl CEO Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to music gear, has announced that Ben Stahl has been named as the company’s new chief executive officer, effective immediately.…