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No Treble noted that Harley Benton has rolled out a new Aged Series, featuring two models that reinterpret classic bass silhouettes. The PB‑62 and JB‑62 can be ordered with either…
AlphaTheta disclosed a vulnerability in its PRO DJ LINK system that could let unauthorized users view data on computers and connected USB or SD cards, prompting update and security recommendations.
Tennessee arts retailer offers music supplies, student instrument repair and lessons
Gearnews notes that Doctor Mix, known for his work as a mix engineer and synth enthusiast on YouTube, has wrapped up development of his own C64‑style synthesizer. The finished instrument…
Deadmau5 has opened public access to his new DJ platform, AUTO/PILOT, which emphasizes live performance and arrangement over simple playback.
Vintage Guitar magazine’s recent feature, “Bridge‑Plate Blues,” explores a quiet change that altered the sound of Martin dreadnought guitars made in the early ’70s. The piece notes that the company…
Gearnews’s weekly roundup this month showcases three complimentary VST tools—Voyage Voyage, Altitude and ZL Spectrum Equalizer. The site encourages readers to explore these free offerings as part of its Free…
Synthtopia reports that the new Mac application Khôra functions as a drone‑based harmonic instrument, offering musicians a distinctive, abstract visual layout for sound design. The software departs from conventional synthesizer…
Sonuscore has unveiled The Sculpture, a novel instrument designed for sound creation, according to Synthtopia. The instrument's distinctive character stems from a metal sculpture crafted by Klaus Gündchen, which served…
Front of House Magazine reported that AVTEK equipped the Miller Auditorium’s production of West Side Story with a streamlined K‑array configuration, using Kayman‑KY102 slim line‑array speakers together with Thunder KS4 I…
Eastwood has teamed up with Mark Sandman's estate to roll out a new Sandman Deluxe four‑string bass that continues the homage to the original Premier design, according to reporting by…
Alesis Drums and Zildjian disclosed a strategic alliance on Aug. 8, 2026, merging the cymbal maker's heritage with Alesis's electronic percussion platform. According to Modern Drummer, the partnership combines Zildjian's…
MusicRadar’s SampleRadar series has rolled out a collection of 105 complimentary 808 weight samples, timed to coincide with the annual 808 Day celebration. The pack arrives as a 60 MB ZIP…
Mixonline reported that the Audio Engineering Society (AES) has released the outcomes of its recent elections, naming the individuals who will serve on the Board of Directors and the Board…
Boris FX’s Sequoia DAW has introduced a Spatial Panner in its 2026.5 update, designed to simplify spatial audio mixing for various applications. The tool allows for linked adjustments across multiple…
ProMedia Training, a Solid State Logic Professional Training Partner, is introducing an expanded course centered on contemporary digital audio workstation mixing methods. According to Mixonline, the program, titled "Mixing with…
Gearnews highlights five synthesizers that use atypical methods—metal tines, motors, and novel interfaces—to produce sounds that differ from traditional analog or digital instruments.
Steinberg is marking the 30th anniversary of the VST standard by offering a free download of five updated classic plugins, including Neon, VB-1, and Model E, compatible with current operating…
I Am Audio has introduced a vocal processing plugin named I Am Choir, according to Synthtopia. The tool is designed to convert a single vocal track into a layered choral…
Sound On Sound reports that the new Synchron Solo Violin 2 (sordino) and Synchron Solo Viola (sordino) were captured in the expansive Stage A of the Vienna Synchron Stage studio. The recordings…
CODA Audio USA has broadened its distribution footprint across the United States through partnerships with five newly appointed representative firms, according to an announcement released Tuesday. Mark Meding has recently…
ProSoundWeb reports that Violet Audio US has unveiled a new passive transport and distribution platform aimed at moving balanced analog signals over ordinary Cat5e or Cat6 cables. The rollout includes…
Sound On Sound reports that Dreamtonics is developing a new product focused on human nuance, following their Synthesizer V Studio and Vocoflex releases.
Roland Future Design Lab is using its V-STAGE keyboard as a test case for more accessible product instruction, with input from blind musician, producer and accessibility consultant Jason Dasent. The…
MusicTech’s recent roundup, written by Crystal Koe, notes that discounts reaching 30 percent are being offered on Teenage Engineering products, and that a selection of additional studio‑hardware bargains are also circulating this…
KRK introduced the fifth-generation V Series Five studio monitors featuring KRK Mesh technology for wireless management via a mobile app, advanced acoustic tuning, and three new model sizes.
ParkCity Live concluded its tenth straight year as a sold-out event, occurring over two days, July 4th and 5th, 2026, at Park Bekkerveld in Heerlen. According to LSi Online, Wesley…
After debuting at the production’s royal opening on October 30, 2010, the Alcons Audio installation has been retired following a sixteen‑year tenure in the custom‑built TheaterHangaar, situated within the repurposed…
Elation’s traveling showcase will make a stop in Kansas City on August 19, according to Elation Lighting. The event, which is open to industry professionals, will provide an opportunity to…
Coda Audio's compact HOPS system was installed in a new 100-seat auditorium at the Reply headquarters in Turin, Italy, to provide high-quality sound with minimal visual impact.
Roland Future Design Lab partners with consultant Jason Dasent to release an accessibility proof of concept for the V-STAGE keyboard, featuring new documentation suites designed for blind and visually impaired…
Lighting designer Brent Clark has crafted a custom visual environment for Sarah McLachlan’s 22‑date U.S. Better Broken tour, which kicked off on July 1 at the First Bank Amphitheatre near Nashville…
Live Media Group has broadened its offerings by purchasing mobile production assets previously held by Gravity Media in the United States, according to Mixonline. This move significantly increases Live Media…
Chicago's Music Box Theatre installed a new Alcons Audio system designed by Kinora and Bill Steel to modernize sound while preserving the venue's historic architecture.
The celebrated musical, *Les Misérables*, which debuted in London four decades ago, is currently playing a special engagement at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. A touring presentation,…
Lighting and gear provider Bandit Lites will be supporting Jason Aldean’s 2026 Songs About Us Tour, according to PLSN. The company is supplying the lighting equipment for the concerts, which…
Developer Jeff McClintock released SynthEdit 1.6 beta, extending the visual modular plugin builder to macOS and announcing a Linux version in development.
ACT Entertainment has been presented with the Partner of the Year award by Neutrik Group Americas, according to ProSoundWeb. This distinction acknowledges the company's achievements across several areas, including sales…
ebbandflow has announced the availability of 'Hallowed Bells,' a new instrument slated for release in 2026, according to Sound on Sound. The virtual instrument replicates the sound of a celeste…
