Roland opens first standalone US retail store in New York City
Roland Corporation will open its first standalone retail store in the United States this October, establishing a direct physical presence in Manhattan after reaching US customers through dealers for decades.…
Eventide adds Immersive algorithms to H9000 Gen2
Eventide has released a software update for its H9000 Gen2 hardware processor that introduces a suite of immersive algorithms designed to expand multichannel processing capabilities. According to a report from…
Suno V6 launch sparks audio quality complaints amid licensing shifts
Following the release of Suno's V6 music generation model, a wave of user complaints regarding degraded audio quality has emerged within the pro audio community. According to Monthly Mixing, users…
MOTU releases Digital Performer 12 with atmos and AI tools
MOTU has officially released version 12 of its Digital Performer digital audio workstation, introducing Dolby Atmos mixing capabilities and artificial intelligence-driven stem separation to the professional music products market. According…
Gibson adopts L.R. Baggs HiFi DNA pickups for select acoustic models
Gibson has officially integrated L.R. Baggs' HiFi pickup technology into its acoustic guitar lineup, specifically equipping the Hummingbird Standard, Hummingbird Original, and Southern Jumbo Original models. According to Monthly Mixing,…
Martin guitar releases refreshed 16 series with new finishes and electronics
C.F. Martin & Co. has officially launched the refreshed Martin 16 Series, a new lineup of all-solid-wood acoustic-electric guitars handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, according to Music Instrument News. This expansion…
Sonicware limits ELZ_1 core run to 50 units amid supply costs
Japanese manufacturer Sonicware has restricted production of its new ELZ_1 core sound module to just 50 units available on a made-to-order basis. According to gearnews, the company cited rising component…
Razer releases $99 Kraken V4 X Sensa HD Haptics headset for PC gamers
Razer has introduced the Kraken V4 X Sensa HD Haptics Edition, a wired gaming headset priced at $99 that converts supported PC game events and audio into physical tactile feedback,…
Nopia MK1 harmony generator raises $1.4m on Kickstarter in 24 hours
The Nopia MK1, a semi-modular harmony generator, has secured over $1.4 million in pledges from more than 2,000 backers within 24 hours of launching its Kickstarter campaign, according to MusicRadar.…
Thomann releases Millenium MPS-1500 Hybrid-X flagship electronic drum kit
Musical retail giant Thomann has announced the release of the MPS-1500 Hybrid-X, a new flagship model in the Millenium Drums range designed to serve as a comprehensive setup for players.…
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…
Arturia updates MiniFreak with sample and wavetable import
Arturia has launched MiniFreak V 5.0, a significant firmware and software update that introduces user sample and wavetable import capabilities to the MiniFreak synthesizer ecosystem. According to We Rave You,…