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What’s the best music streaming service for DJs in 2026? We’ve brought together all the music streaming services, software platforms and compatible hardware, given them all a thorough road-testing, and come up with our recommendations for all types of DJs, from open format and mobile to underground and bedroom. The post The Best Music Streaming Services For DJs In 2026 appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article -
Erica Synths has announced Xenodrive, a new stereo distortion/overdrive/waveshaper FX unit, developed in collaboration with 112db.… Read More Erica Synths Xenodrive FX Box Now AvailableView the full article -
Tiptop Audio has introduced the TRIAX8, an eight-voice, triangle-core analog oscillator for Eurorack systems.… Read More TipTop Audio Intros Triax8 Eight-Voice Eurorack OscillatorView the full article
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Five 12 has announced new firmware updates for their Vector sequencer (both mkI and mkII) and QV-L Quad LFO for Eurorack. … Read More Five12 Releases New Firmware for Vector, QV-LView the full article
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NoiseAsh offers Backs EQ as a limited-time free download for macOS and Windows. The EQ is normally priced at $90 but is currently available at no cost. Backs EQ combines Baxandall-style curves with a few modern twists. The main idea here, though, is that the workflow is straightforward enough that you could get around it [...] View post: NoiseAsh offers Backs EQ as a free download for a limited time View the full article -
Few conversations have dominated the music industry this year quite like artificial intelligence. Sure, the increasing prevalence of AI artists like the Velvet Sundown – powered by AI platforms like Suno – is a cause for concern, but should we really be that worried? AI sceptics have voiced concerns over the increasing number of AI artists on streaming platforms like Spotify, and how they may be diminishing the reach of real human artists. There are also concerns over whether copyright laws are being bypassed by some of the biggest AI companies in order to train their models. But not everyone is all that concerned. Kevin Parker of Tame Impala, for example, says he’s “not worried”... The post Tame Impala isn’t worried about AI music: “I’m one of the people that doesn’t really give a s**t” appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article -
As a thank-you to customers for a fantastic 2025, Soundtoys is giving away six free plugins in the 12 Days of Soundtoys promotion. The 12 Days of Soundtoys promotion starts today (December 8, 2025) and ends on December 19, 2025. Just a reminder that December 8 is the last day to pick up the MoogerFooger [...] View post: 12 Days of Soundtoys: get six FREE plugins starting with Little PrimalTap View the full article
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Cyber Weekend may be over, but there are still plenty of great deals on offer over at Thomann in celebration of the festive period, including a generous saving on Native Instruments’ Kontakt 8. This latest version of NI’s treasured sampling platform was described as its “biggest update in years” by us at MusicTech, and received an 8/10 in our review. We noted its updated interface and new additions such as Tools elevated Kontakt to an “idea generator”... The post Native Instruments’ Kontakt 8 marked its “biggest update in years” – and you can now get it for nearly half price appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article
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We’ve got something here we don’t come across too often: a Mac-only plugin. Analog Glow is a new saturation plugin from TonalMark, available in AU and VST3 formats for macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon). You can download the .pkg installer directly from Gumroad. If you want to support the developer, you can enter any amount [...] View post: TonalMark releases Analog Glow, a FREE analog-style saturation plugin for macOS View the full article
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Synchro Arts is the name behind plugins like RePitch and the recently covered VocAlign Pro 6, and this December, the developer is spreading the joy with 12 Days of Free Plugins. The 12 Days of Free Plugins promotion will run from December 4 to December 15, 2025. It’s not like a mini Advent calendar where [...] View post: Synchro Arts 12 Days of Free Plugins: Get four FREE plugins for a limited time View the full article
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Audio effects creator Soundtoys today launched a special "12 Days of Soundtoys" holiday promotion. The campaign offers six free plug-ins between December 8 and December 19. Each free plug-in will be available for 48 hours only, exclusively at soundtoys.com giving artists, producers, and sound designers powerful new tools to shape and enhance their creativity.… Read More 12 Days of Soundtoys Holiday Giveaways Offer Six Free Plug-ins, December 8-19View the full article
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Why do some melodies live in our heads for weeks, while others disappear seconds after the song ends? It’s not luck — it’s science, pattern recognition, and emotional contour. Great producers don’t rely on guessing. They understand how the human brain processes melody — and they design hooks that feel instantly familiar, emotionally resonant, and impossible to forget. Let’s break down the psychology behind unforgettable hooks and how you can apply it in your productions. View the full article -
Atomix Development has unveiled the latest version of its flagship DJ software, VirtualDJ 2026, bringing a number of new features and upgrades for users. AI is front and centre in the new features for 2026, with a new AI prompt folder, essentially your very own AI assistant inside VirtualDJ which can, via user prompts, offer formatted lists of track recommendations, complete with an explanation for each track, all ready to be dragged to a deck and played... The post VirtualDJ 2026: new AI assistant for track organisation and a revamped FX engine appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article
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Acustica Audio The Thing: The First Synth From Acustica Is a JP-8 Emulation and it Sounds GORGEOUS
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After what feels like an eternity of beta testing, u-he has published a new release candidate of Zebralette 3, possibly one of the most eagerly awaited free software synths. If all goes well, Zebralette 3 will be officially released very soon. But you can already try it today! u-he had first unveiled Zebralette 3 almost two years ago at NAMM 2024 (see below). The free software synth, which also serves as a testing ground for the upcoming Zebra 3, has since been making the rounds in the beta community. Now, u-he has published a new release candidate, stating that they “aim to officially release the little horse into the wild next week”... The post u-he Zebralette 3 Is Almost Here: New Release Candidate Available Now appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article -
Pro Tools was my first DAW. Unlike many of my friends who first dabbled with FL Studio or Logic Pro, I went straight to acoustic recording and then worked my way backwards to MIDI. I clicked with the workflow then, and I still do now – it’s powerful, fast, and, for me, incredibly familiar. It’s also painfully expensive, pushes you toward annoying subscription models, supports only AAX plugins, and has an unabashedly steep learning curve. It’s a love-hate relationship, to be sure. So, like many Pro Tools veterans, my eye has been wandering – and what it found was Universal Audio’s LUNA. This fledgling DAW, first released in 2020, has been getting stronger every year, expanding its feature set, and user base, with every update. But can it actually end Pro Tools’ 34-year reign as the king of studio DAWs for me? ... The post Universal Audio’s LUNA 2.0 DAW, as reviewed by a Pro Tools user appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article
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Supercritical Synthesizers has released a new firmware update for the Redshift 6, their 6-voice, 96-oscilator synthesizer. … Read More Supercritical Synthesizers Updates Redshift 6, Introduces New FX SectionView the full article
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We welcome back Phil Reynolds for part of the history of his dj career. Room 2 Hard House line up TBA Free Bioshokk after party till 3am DJs Phil Reynolds Music Genres Trance | Hard House | Hard Trance | Hard Dance -
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DJs Mauro Picotto | Lisa Lashes | Maria Healy | Scott Bond | Lisa Pin Up Music Genres Trance | Hard House 🌀 INSOMNIACZ RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS – IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LASHED! 🏙️ DESTINATION SHEFFIELD – THE HOMECOMING EVENT RAVERS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR 🔥 The legend comes home. INSOMNIACZ, one of the UK’s most iconic dance brands, is making its long-awaited return to Sheffield – the city where the madness began. After years of messages, memories, and unrelenting demand, the homecoming is finally locked in. And this time, the reunion comes with a heavyweight ally: LASHED. Together, we’re bringing Sheffield a night that hits harder than ever. 🚀 DESTINATION SHEFFIELD Prepare for: 🔊 Next-level production 🎧 A world-class DJ lineup ⚡ Pure Insomniacz energy 🔥 The atmosphere Sheffield has been craving 📍 Sheffield 📅 Feb 7th 2026 🎟️ Insomniacz x Lashed – Destination Sheffield This isn’t just a comeback. It’s a declaration. 👉 Follow @InsomniaczOfficial & @LashedEvents for updates. #Insomniacz #Lashed #DestinationSheffield #SheffieldRave #Trance #HardHouse #InsomniaczIsBack #Homecoming #RaveCulture -
The holiday season is about to hit a whole new volume. One More Tune! returns with a massive Christmas takeover, bringing some of the world’s most iconic DJs under one roof for a night built entirely for the true believers of big, euphoric sound. Expect a full-scale festive blowout as legendary headliners, cutting-edge producers, and dancefloor heroes light up Platform, Glasgow with nothing but peak-time energy and relentless, feel-it-in-your-bones music. DJs Giuseppe Ottaviani | John O'Callaghan | Will Atkinson | Timo Maas | Eddie Halliwell | Scott Bond | William Daniel | Michael Hutcheson Music Genres Trance | Hard Dance Event Details Saturday 20th December 2025 Platform, Midland Street, Glasgow One More Tune! Xmas Party 9pm–3am (Over 21s) Full Lineup Eddie Halliwell Giuseppe Ottaviani John O’Callaghan Will Atkinson Special Guest: Timo Maas Scott Bond Shan …plus plenty more surprises to keep the night roaring. A night built for those who never want the music to stop — the Christmas party Glasgow won’t forget. Flyer
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Lisa Lashes Returns to The Emporium – February 2026 After a storming opening night on September 13th that ignited The Emporium Superclub with unbeatable energy, Lisa Lashes is back for round two. The debut event flooded the dancefloor with smiling faces, pounding euphoria, and that unmistakable Emporium magic that’s shaped UK club culture for decades. Lisa’s set tore the roof off, leaving the crowd buzzing and hungry for more. Now she returns to push things even further. Expect her signature high-octane sound, next-level production, and the electric presence that only Lisa Lashes can deliver. February 2026 is set to be another night carved into clubbing folklore. DJs Lisa Lashes | Anne Savage Music Genres Hard House | Hard Dance Flyer -
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The release of the Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator is welcome news. First, it is—after a long time—the quasi “real” successor to the classic TR-808 and TR-909 (and R-8, we would… Read More The post Roland TR-1000: the hybrid Rhythm Creator appeared first on GreatSynthesizers. View the full article -
Detroit techno documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines is now streaming for free. We watch the doc and lament the fact that so many people still think techno is a European creation. In 1995, I had a radio show on KZSU, the station connected to Stanford University. From midnight to 3 am on Sunday nights (or Monday mornings, depending on your point of view), I played all manner of electronic music, from techno to IDM to jungle, usually finishing up with an hour of ambient. I called the show No UFOs after the Model 500 song because it was important to me as an American to highlight the fact that techno began in the States, and in Detroit specifically. The jury may still be out on whether “No UFOs” is indeed the first techno song (I think it is), but there’s no doubt about where the genre itself began: the Motor City... The post How Detroit Techno Became an Unstoppable Global Phenomenon appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article
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Miniraze 1.5 adds more waves, patches, formant filters & more. … Read More Media Overkill Updates Miniraze Wave-Slicing Synth With Analog ControlView the full article
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Serato has announced the launch of SLAB, the first-ever pad controller designed specifically for Serato Studio. Co-developed with AlphaTheta Corporation, SLAB turns Serato Studio’s production tools into an expressive, intuitive hardware experience for producers and artists of every experience level.… Read More Serato and AlphaTheta Announce SLAB, First Dedicated Controller For Serato StudioView the full article
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The Bob Moog Foundation has announced their winter fundraising raffle. The grand prize, a custom-built Eurorack modular synthesizer system housed in a handcrafted 15U (126 hp), is themed around the question, "What Would Bob Do?". Valued at $24,000, the system includes 50 Eurorack modules, 11 controllers, and components from 52 companies across 17 countries.… Read More Bob Moog Foundation Announces ‘What Would Bob Do?’ Fundraising Raffle for a Custom Eurorack ModularView the full article
