Tech

Spotify Streaming Report 2024 Reveals: 50 Million Songs With No Listeners – 175 Million Under 1000 Streams

17 Jan · Over 202 million songs on the Spotify streaming service - but 87% of them have not even reached 1,000 streams. What does that mean for the music industry?

KORG handytraxx play, tube, tube J & 1bit: 4 New Turntables in the Legendary Format

17 Jan · At NAMM 2025, KORG presents four new turntables in the legendary handytraxx series.

SanDisk Creator Series: Flexibility and More Storage for Creative Professionals

13 Jan · With the new Pro Portable SSD and the Desk Drive, the SanDisk Creator Series offers powerful tools for every situation in all areas of the media industry.

Mac Studio M4: Is the Next Generation of Apple Desktop Computers on the Way?

13 Jan · With up to 80 GPU cores, Thunderbolt 5 and more, the Apple Mac Studio M4 could be coming soon, according to Gurman. But how much will it cost?

Technics EAH-AZ100: Are These In-Ear Headphones Better Than the AirPods?

10 Jan · The new EAH-AZ100 earphones from Technics feature ANC, Dolby Atmos and magnetic fluid technology. An alternative to the Apple AirPods?

Lenco Unveils 3 New Turntables at CES 2025 – and a Disco Ball!

07 Jan · The vinyl hype continues: Lenco presents three new turntables at this year's CES. There is even a vinyl stabiliser with an integrated disco light!

LiberLive C1: A better Guitar Hero controller or just a Stringless Guitar?

07 Jan · The LiberLive C1 is the world's first stringless guitar. Play is like the famed Guitar Hero controller, but without a console!

Google Gemini: Get Track Feedback from AI for free!

06 Jan · The latest version of Google Gemini can analyze your tracks and give you feedback on the arrangement and mix - for free!

LG PF600U is a Lamp, a Projector, and a Speaker in one. WTF?!

06 Jan · Is this the new lava lamp for producers? The new LG PF600U is part mood lamp, part projector, part Bluetooth speaker.

Eclipsa Audio: Samsung & Google’s Answer to Dolby Atmos

06 Jan · Samsung and Google have teamed up to develop Eclipsa Audio, a state-of-the-art solution for 3D spatial sound - without any licensing fees!

Tops and Flops: Highlights of the Week

04 Jan · In this week's edition of Tops and Flops, we'll discuss the most exciting and entertaining stories, and a few other gems I've found online.

My Highlights of the Year 2024: Concerts, Parties and New Gear for my Studio!

25 Dec 2024 · These are my highlights of the year 2024, with lots of great events and most importantly these cool upgrades & gadgets for my studio!

5 of the Best Christmas Albums That Capture the Festive Spirit

25 Dec 2024 · Merry Christmas Folks! To get you into that festive mood, we've selected some of the best Christmas albums recorded in the last century.

The Punk Rock MBA: DIY Hero or Corporate Shill?

24 Dec 2024 · Following his interview with influencer, Jesea Lee, Finn Mckenty aka Punk Rock MBA has seen more backlash than Metallica's acoustic records.

Spotify Ghost Artists: Are Musicians Being Scammed (Even More)?

20 Dec 2024 · This is a new level of Spotify ghost artists: a new report shows how the company is replacing artist's music with royalty-free production music on mood playlists.

OneOdio Studio Max 1 Wireless DJ Headphones Promise Low Latency at a Low Price

17 Dec 2024 · OneOdio Studio Max 1 headphones are the cheapest wireless DJ cans yet - but is the latency low enough for club use?

Apple MacBook Air M4: Early Leaks Due to macOS Sequoia Update!

11 Dec 2024 · Notes in the new macOS 15.2 update confirm the imminent release of the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air M4.

Apple Plans Foldable Displays With High-Tech Hinges for 2028 – The Future of Displays?

11 Dec 2024 · Could the first foldable displays be on their way? Apple's technology sounds very promising. We are excited! What about you?

The Rode Wireless GO Gen 3 is the Ultimate Creators Companion

10 Dec 2024 · With the Rode Wireless GO Gen 3, the popular wireless microphone system has been enhanced with some exciting new features for creators.

Final D8000 DC and DC Pro $4000+ Planar Headphones: Fancy a Pair?

06 Dec 2024 · The Final D8000 DC and DC Pro are two new models of Final's ultra high-end planar-magnetic headphones with unique driver technology.