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Hands-on review: Apple Creator Studio earns its keep
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on review: Apple Creator Studio earns its keep

Apple Creator Studio bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro in a smartly priced subscription that genuinely helps Mac and iPad creators.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • This month
Solid State Logic launches portable TCA Tour system
SSL

Solid State Logic launches portable TCA Tour system

Broadcast crews can now move a full System T setup between venues more easily, with Solid State Logic's new unit due to ship in July 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Anthropic links Claude to Adobe, Blender & Ableton
Marketing Technologies

Anthropic links Claude to Adobe, Blender & Ableton

Creative professionals can now use Claude inside Adobe, Blender and Ableton to automate tasks, search docs and move work between apps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
AEA launches NUVO Flight microphone kit for studios
Digital Entertainment

AEA launches NUVO Flight microphone kit for studios

Engineers can now cover near-, mid- and far-field sessions with one kit, sold in a flight case for USD $3,399.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Jungle City installs world-first SSL ORIGIN EVO
Digital Entertainment

Jungle City installs world-first SSL ORIGIN EVO

The new 32-channel desk gives Jungle City greater flexibility for recording and mixing, as Ann Mincieli overhauls North Studio.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Last month
Google expands Lyria 3 Pro music tool across products
Physical Security

Google expands Lyria 3 Pro music tool across products

Longer AI-generated tracks are now available to businesses, developers and subscribers as Google widens access to its music model across products.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech
Wearables

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Google adds Gemini AI tool to generate short music tracks
Physical Security

Google adds Gemini AI tool to generate short music tracks

Google's Gemini app can now spin 30-second AI songs from text or images using its new Lyria 3 model, with built-in SynthID watermarks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
Prism Sound selects Amber Technology for ANZ growth
Partner Programmes

Prism Sound selects Amber Technology for ANZ growth

Prism Sound taps Amber Technology to distribute its full pro audio range and bolster local support across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Edifier MR5 studio speakers arrive in Australia, NZ
Digital Entertainment

Edifier MR5 studio speakers arrive in Australia, NZ

Edifier's new MR5 studio speakers hit Australia and New Zealand, promising faithful three-way sound, DSP crossover and Hi-Res wireless.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
LALAL.AI unveils Andromeda AI model for cleaner audio
Digital Entertainment

LALAL.AI unveils Andromeda AI model for cleaner audio

LALAL.AI launches Andromeda, a transformer audio model promising faster, cleaner stem separation and podcast-ready sound across its tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
AlphaTheta unveils DJM-V5 mixer with wireless monitoring
Digital Entertainment

AlphaTheta unveils DJM-V5 mixer with wireless monitoring

AlphaTheta launches DJM-V5, a compact three-channel mixer with SonicLink wireless monitoring, four-band EQ and pro-club processing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
AlphaTheta unveils RMX-IGNITE live DJ effects unit
Digital Entertainment

AlphaTheta unveils RMX-IGNITE live DJ effects unit

AlphaTheta launches RMX-IGNITE effector with 3-band FX, sampler and Loopcloud sounds, priced at EUR €1,199, GBP £1,039 and USD $1,199.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal
Marketing Technologies

Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal

Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Oxford installs Harrison console in new humanities centre
EduTech

Oxford installs Harrison console in new humanities centre

The new setup will let Oxford students record live ensembles across connected rooms more easily, while teaching them on an analogue desk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers
EduTech

Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers

Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Vera Blue relies on Sennheiser setup for powerful live shows
Digital Entertainment

Vera Blue relies on Sennheiser setup for powerful live shows

Vera Blue relies on Sennheiser's Digital 6000 system and MM 445 microphone to deliver clear, warm, and powerful vocals during her live shows.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Bryan Adams brings intimacy to Pompeii with Neumann sound
Digital Entertainment

Bryan Adams brings intimacy to Pompeii with Neumann sound

Bryan Adams used Neumann microphones to deliver intimate Bare Bones concerts in unique venues, culminating in a stripped-back show at Pompeii's ancient amphitheatre.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025