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AlphaTheta's XDJ-AN aims to provide “a natural transition from home DJing to club environments”
The XDJ-AN is a self-contained two-channel setup that lets users access tracks via cloud storage, Apple Music, Tidal and more
"Klang.io promises to turn audio into notated transcriptions, lead sheets and guitar tabs – but does it actually work?": Klang.io Transcription Studio review
AI-powered transcription tools like Klang.io are rapidly advancing in sophistication, but they won't be replacing humans anytime soon
Best budget studio monitors 2026: Make your mixes sing with these wallet-friendly home studio speakers
The best cheap studio monitors for home recording, with my hand-picked and affordable options from Adam, IK Multimedia, M-Audio, PreSonus and more
Best portable PA systems 2026: Lightweight and mobile PA solutions for musicians and events
Easily transportable sound solutions from the likes of Bose, LD Systems, Roland, Mackie for bands, buskers and more
We meet the people using test equipment to make music
Curious about how to make music with raw oscillators and other pieces of exotic Cold War-era test equipment? Don your lab coat and find out how you can incorporate old gear into your own productions. Just beware of high voltage
"His son actually cleared the sample": James Blake on sampling Leonard Cohen for Death of Love
A highlight from recent album Trying Times, the song also features a sampled recreation of the Titanic's Morse code SOS signal
How Khun Narin pioneered Thai sound system rock using former US military loudspeakers
The story of how a community band from rural Thailand reclaimed the relics of conflict to reinvent traditional folk music for a global audience
“I can’t stand it – it feels like a cheap psychological trick”: How negative marketing in music production is destroying creativity
Ever seen a video that convinced you "your mix sucks"? Brands and influencers are chasing engagement by telling amateurs their music isn't good enough – but this anxiety-inducing messaging can damage confidence as it drives clicks
