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Jungle City installs world-first SSL ORIGIN EVO

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Jungle City adds world-first SSL ORIGIN EVO console to North Studio as Ann Mincieli refreshes the New York facility for Alicia Keys sessions.
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Google expands Lyria 3 Pro music tool across products

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Google rolls out Lyria 3 Pro to Vertex AI, Gemini and Workspace tools, giving users up to three-minute AI music tracks with finer song structure control.
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Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech

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Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.
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Google adds Gemini AI tool to generate short music tracks

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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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.
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Prism Sound selects Amber Technology for ANZ growth

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Prism Sound taps Amber Technology to distribute its full pro audio range and bolster local support across Australia and New Zealand.
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Edifier MR5 studio speakers arrive in Australia, NZ

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Edifier's new MR5 studio speakers hit Australia and New Zealand, promising faithful three-way sound, DSP crossover and Hi-Res wireless.
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LALAL.AI unveils Andromeda AI model for cleaner audio

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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LALAL.AI launches Andromeda, a transformer audio model promising faster, cleaner stem separation and podcast-ready sound across its tools.
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AlphaTheta unveils RMX-IGNITE live DJ effects unit

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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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.
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Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.
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Neumann unveils five DSP subwoofers for immersive audio studios

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Neumann launches five DSP subwoofers in its KH series, designed for precise, immersive audio monitoring in professional studios and broadcast environments.
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New anime series Ghost of Tsushima announced for 2027

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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Crunchyroll, Aniplex and PlayStation Productions are set to produce an anime series based on the acclaimed game Ghost of Tsushima, premiering in 2027.
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Apple's new Logic Pro powered by AI hits App Store

Wed, 8th May 2024
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Apple enriches its songwriting suite, Logic Pro, with AI-driven features such as Session Players, Stem Splitter, and ChromaGlow, hitting the App Store on May 14th.
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LEGO unveils full set of music VIDIYO masters

Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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VIDIYO is essentially one big playground where kids can create LEGO-themed music videos to the tune of popular (and classic) tracks.
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LEGO's minifigs & AR turn kids into music video masters

Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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LEGO VIDIYO combines augmented reality and music to let kids create their own music videos using LEGO minifigures and Universal's music.
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Spotify buys global audio marketplace SoundBetter

Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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SoundBetter was founded in 2012 and it has become a hotspot for audio professionals who search for partners and better sounding content.
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The karaoke app taking the Philippines by storm

Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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Karaoke app WeSing, launched by Tencent Music, has swept the Philippines, uniting users through immersive social-musical experiences.
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Hands-on Review: Playing music with Sphero's Specdrums

Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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Sphero's Specdrums transform any coloured surface into a musical instrument, offering an innovative, portable, and budget-friendly drumming experience.
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K Road tipped to be NZ's 'silicon valley' of music

Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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Auckland's Karangahape Road is now home to Global company inMusic Brands as the company has moved its DJ software development operations there.
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Learn to play music like a pro with these apps

Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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Looking to learn a new instrument? Check out these three apps that can help you learn the basics of music and have fun along the way! #musicapps #learnmusic.
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Everything you need to know about the mysterious Launchpad

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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The Launchpad, an unassuming 8x8 grid, is revolutionising electronic music with its integration with Ableton Live, portability, and versatility.