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Apple explains its use of AI in Logic Pro, and why MIDI is still the bedrock of its Session Players
By Ben Rogerson published
The company's flagship DAW is about to get more AI-powered tools, but where does it all stop?

“You’ll smile broadly at the ease with which you can land on astonishing results”: Native Instruments Absynth 6 review
By Andy Price published
The trailblazing soft synth that we’d all but given up hope on has made a glorious comeback, but how does Absynth fit into a changed music production landscape?

Best budget studio headphones 2026: Cheap headphones to tackle every studio task
By Matt McCracken last updated
Expert buying advice, plus our pick of budget studio headphones for music-makers from just $49/£39

Korg’s Liano Live! makes livestreaming your piano performances as easy as smashing that like button
By Ben Rogerson published
NAMM 2026: Simple 88-note portable keyboard comes with a built-in mixer, mic and one-touch sound effects

Korg’s new interface is also an analogue filter – and you might be tempted even if you don't need the I/O
By Si Truss published
NAMM 2026: The microAUDIO 22 and 722 also pack onboard dynamics DSP and come bundled with Korg's new filter plugin

“Musicians are vital members of our communities, our culture, and our social fabric”: Bandcamp has banned AI music
By Will Simpson published
Any music “wholly” or in “substantial part” AI-generated is not permitted, it says

AlphaTheta’s RMX-Ignite is a multi-band effects processor and sampler designed to bring DJ sets to life
By Si Truss published
NAMM 2026: RMX-Ignite combines rhythmically-focused effects with a looping sample player

“Our goal was simple: let’s design a mic that creators would reach for every day”: AKG unveils new C-Series condenser mics inspired by studio classics
By Matt Mullen published
NAMM 2026: The entry-level C104, C114 and C151 promise to balance professional performance with user-friendly design, flexibility and sustainability

Best earplugs for musicians 2026: my fully-tested pick of hearing protection, for the practice room to your next gig
By James Grimshaw last updated
I road-tested a range of the best musician-friendly earplugs, from Alpine, ACS, Minuendo and more - these are my recommendations from budget to moulded
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