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Antares releases AutoTune Advanced with new pitch engine

Antares has released AutoTune Advanced, a rebuilt flagship pitch correction plug-in featuring a new DVA engine for vibrato detection and a revised Auto-Mode algorithm. The product offers perpetual licensing or…

RTI adds Dante amps and PoE Zone Controllers to Commercial lineup

RTI has expanded its commercial amplifier series with four new models, including three featuring Dante connectivity and a new wall-mounted PoE Zone Controller. The additions offer versatile 2-, 4-, and…

DirectOut PRODIGY.MP consolidates Mixing and PA Drive for festivals

DirectOut Technologies reports that the PRODIGY.MP unit has replaced multiple separate devices in festival audio chains by functioning simultaneously as a stagebox, mixing console, and PA processor. This consolidation reduces…

L-Acoustics and Audiologic host UK integrator open day

L-Acoustics and Audiologic are hosting an exclusive open day for integrators in London to showcase immersive audio technologies and installation solutions.

Antares releases AutoTune Advanced with Sub-1ms Latency and new DVA engine

Antares has introduced AutoTune Advanced, a new flagship pitch correction plugin featuring a redesigned DVA engine and sub-1ms latency, while distinguishing its feature set from AutoTune Pro 11.

Ashdown Engineering expands Saint Series with Avant and Artisan bass lines

Ashdown Engineering introduces the Saint Avant and Saint Artisan bass series, offering retailers new multi-scale and traditional options with premium finishes to broaden market appeal.

Antares releases AutoTune Advanced with new Vibrato engine

Antares has released AutoTune Advanced, a flagship plugin featuring a rebuilt algorithm and DVA vibrato technology to preserve natural vocal character while offering precise creative control for producers.

Expressive E updates original Osmose with DAW control and Ctrl-E integration

Expressive E released firmware 2.3 for the original Osmose, adding DAW control and Ctrl-e plugin access previously exclusive to the CE model, while shifting manufacturing to Poland.

Neumann releases A-Series capsule heads for Sennheiser systems

Neumann has launched the KK 104 A and KK 105 A, new condenser capsule heads designed for compatibility with specific Sennheiser wireless handheld transmitters to enhance vocal performance.

Analog Obsession releases EQProfiler for real-time hardware Capture

Plugin developer Analog Obsession has released EQProfiler, a new tool allowing users to capture hardware EQ curves in real time and apply them across multiple tracks via software clones.

Graph Tech adds two new 7-string Un-Lock Nuts

Graph Tech Guitar Labs has added two new models to its Un-Lock Nut line, designed specifically for seven-string electric guitars with double-locking tremolo systems.

PRS releases Limited Silver Sky Defender collection with Land Rover

PRS Guitars introduces the Silver Sky Defender Color Collection, a limited run of eight models created with Land Rover and John Mayer, available now via authorized dealers.

Flattley Pedals releases Reaper 10th Anniversary Edition distortion

Flattley Pedals has introduced the Reaper Dual Mode Distortion Anniversary Edition, a $319 stompbox celebrating the manufacturer's decade in business with updated clipping modes and premium components.

NAMM releases app and interactive map for 2027 show

Black Lion Audio adds PBR LIT digital patchbay labeling system

Hollyland releases scalable LARK M3 wireless mic system for pro audio

Hollyland introduced the Lark M3, a scalable wireless microphone system designed for multi-camera productions with advanced multi-track recording and AI noise cancellation features.

Waldorf increases Iridium Core voices with firmware update

A new firmware update raises the Waldorf Iridium Core polyphony from 12 to 16 voices, matching larger models.

Apple opens London venue with Spatial Audio and broadcast facilities

Apple has launched Apple Music Hall in London, featuring a spatial audio system, recording studios, and broadcast infrastructure within Battersea Power Station.

Trade Regrets: Mike Beigel

Mike Beigel, inventor of the Mu-Tron III and co-founder of Musitronics, has died at age 77.

Qualcomm releases two-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip lineup

Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and standard Gen 6 chips, offering a split 2nm platform strategy for flagship smartphones with varying AI and video capabilities.

Fender releases SILENT SYSTEM to eliminate single-coil hum in new Limited models

Fender introduces a passive, battery-free Silent System in limited edition American Professional Classic Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars, aiming to solve the 80-year-old issue of pickup hum without compromising tone for…

DRUMTEK hosts EXCLUSIVE ART CRUZ CLINIC during LAMB OF GOD tour

Melbourne retailer Drumtek will host an exclusive drum clinic featuring Lamb of God drummer Art Cruz on Oct. 5, coinciding with the band's Australian arena tour.

Waves updates Tracks Live software with deep LV1 integration

Waves Audio has released Tracks Live 2.0, featuring deep eMotion LV1 integration and expanded channel capacity to streamline live recording workflows for engineers.

DVLP Academy becomes first school to install SSL Oracle console

Denver's DVLP Academy has installed an SSL Oracle 24, marking the first deployment of the in-line mixing console in an educational facility. The installation highlights Solid State Logic's presence in…

HK Audio appoints Isabelle Wear to lead Emerging Markets Sales

HK Audio has appointed Isabelle Wear as Head of Sales Emerging Markets to strengthen its international team and expand presence in key regions including the Middle East, Africa, India, Australia,…

HK Audio releases DSP CONTROL 4.2 to streamline workflows

HK Audio reported the release of version 4.2 for its DSP Control software, featuring bulk updates, more preset slots, and new language options to assist audio professionals.

Apple Music Hall in London prioritizes recording over ticket sales

Apple has opened its first live music venue, Apple Music Hall, in London, a facility designed to prioritize high-fidelity recording and spatial audio production over traditional ticket revenue models.

EM Acoustics supplies Reference system for SSL demo facility

Solid State Logic replaced its 12-year-old portable audio system with EM Acoustics Reference Series loudspeakers at its Oxford headquarters to enhance live console demonstrations for engineers.

MAD PROFESSOR releases NEW MILESTONE germanium FUZZ PEDAL

Mad Professor Amplification has introduced the Milestone, a handwired germanium fuzz pedal designed for modern pedalboards and bass applications, with shipments scheduled for October 5.

Vader Sound expands Veelah distribution with new V Series models

Vader Sound has expanded its distribution of Veelah guitars across the UK, Ireland and Benelux, adding multiple new acoustic and electro-acoustic models to the V Series lineup.

dBTechnologies adds OPERA NONA 210 and 212 speakers

dBTechnologies launches the Opera Nona series, featuring dual-woofer active loudspeakers designed for performers with direct connectivity and flexible mounting options.

DiCosimo Audio shrinks 360+ Bass Preamp for 2026 lineup

DiCosimo Audio has updated its 360+ Bass Preamp pedal, reducing its footprint while improving power efficiency without altering the core circuit or retail price.

Roland opens first standalone US retail store in New York City

Roland launches its first dedicated US retail location in Manhattan, marking a strategic shift from dealer distribution to direct sales with a large flagship store.

Eventide adds Immersive algorithms to H9000 Gen2

Eventide released a free software update for the H9000 Gen2 featuring new immersive processing tools including MicroPitch Immersive, Valley reverb, and upmixing capabilities for various multichannel formats.

Guitar Center removes false entries from Ed Sheeran contest

Guitar Center disqualified illegitimate submissions flooding its Open For Legends competition following political controversy surrounding Ed Sheeran's tour.

Reverend Guitars releases limited Billy Corgan Infinite Sadness models

Reverend Guitars has released a limited run of Billy Corgan signature instruments tied to the Smashing Pumpkins 30th anniversary tour, with specific production counts and street prices defined for the…

Open-Source Octabam project expands Elektron Octatrack capabilities

A new open-source firmware project called Octabam allows Elektron Octatrack owners to create custom OS versions with enhanced effects and MIDI features, presenting potential market implications for hardware longevity and…

Suno V6 launch sparks audio quality complaints amid licensing shifts

Users report degraded audio and creativity in Suno's new V6 model, which relies on licensed data from Warner, BMG and Believe while excluding unlicensed catalogs.

Smart Audio Plugins releases Timbral Box Parallel harmonic processor

Smart Audio Plugins has released Timbral Box, a new parallel harmonic processing plugin for mixing and mastering, offering distinct saturation modes and transformer-modeled summing at an introductory price point.

MOTU releases Digital Performer 12 with atmos and AI tools

MOTU releases Digital Performer 12, adding Dolby Atmos mixing and AI stem separation to update its digital audio workstation.