MusicTech

10/07/2025

The uber-portable Chordcat groovebox is loaded with features for intuitive music making, and is priced under £250 👀

AlphaTheta has lifted the lid on the Chordcat, a portable groovebox designed to help producers find inspiration for chord progressions.

09/07/2025

“What f**king world are we living in here? It’s unbelievable.”

Comedian Bill Burr has made clear his thoughts on AI-generated music, particularly that of the Velvet Sundown, the “band” which was recently revealed as an AI project created using Suno.

09/07/2025

Some industry leaders are opposing what they call a “threat to effective competition” if UMG successfully acquires Downtown Music Holdings.

“The proposed acquisition poses a clear threat to effective competition, innovation, and the growth of the music industry. We must keep music open.”

09/07/2025

Arturia's MicroBrute UFO Edition has landed 👽

Meet the Arturia MicroBrute UFO Edition, a limited version of the monophonic classic featuring an alien-themed green-and-black enclosure.

08/07/2025

Gary Numan has strong opinions on the future of AI...

Electronic music pioneer Gary Numan has offered his opinion on what the future holds as AI grows in potential.

08/07/2025

In this My Forever Studio episode, legendary producer Howard Benson shares candid insights on songcraft over technology, his ultra-rare synth wishlist, and unconventional mixing secrets.

In this episode of My Forever Studio, legendary producer Howard Benson shares candid insights on songcraft over technology, his ultra-rare synth wishlist, and unconventional mixing secrets.

08/07/2025

On this episode of My Forever Studio brought to you in partnership with Audient, legendary producer Howard Benson shares his fiercely pragmatic view on the most important part of any production, confessions about the impossibly rare synths he lusts after, and the secret behind monitoring through humble $79 speakers.

Full podcast episode: https://musictech.com/shows/podcasts/my-forever-studio/my-forever-studio-howard-benson-tech-cant-save-bad-songs/

07/07/2025

The research arrives after a number of artists have implemented phone bans at their gigs.

A vast number of attendees across the Oasis Live ‘25 tour will be watching through a screen – new research estimates that 17.3 million minutes of the global trek will be recorded on mobile phones.

07/07/2025

Did someone say new gear? 👀

Thomann has kicked off its 2025 Music Days sale, offering huge discounts on a massive range of synths, keyboards and other gear.

04/07/2025

Here are this week’s new and noteworthy virtual instruments, effects and mixing plugins.

The latest instruments, effects and mixing plugins out on the marketplace for music producers working on Ableton Live, Logic Pro and more.

04/07/2025

Faster, smarter, and more portable, the new Sony WH-1000XM6 aims to keep its crown in the ANC wireless headphone race.

Faster, smarter, and more portable, the new Sony WH-1000XM6 aims to keep its crown in the ANC wireless headphone race

04/07/2025

Meet Caelum Audio's latest joke plugin...

Caelum Audio has just released a new free plugin, the Toyphonic Micraliser, alongside its International Joke Day sale.