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Ableton Live 12.4 introduces Link Audio and updates Erosion, Delay and Chorus-Ensemble devices
By Matt Mullen published
Link Audio allows users to stream multi-channel audio between compatible devices over a local network in real time

“Experienced producers might feel uneasy about the focus being put so heavily on AI and the Session Players, but it’s still an instant recommendation”: Apple Logic Pro for Mac 12 and Logic Pro for iPad 3 review
By Ben Rogerson published
The Apple Creator Studio bundle is here, and that means new versions of the company’s classic DAW

How Harry Styles brought the sounds of minimal techno to the world of pop with new single, Aperture
By Tim Cant published
The former One Direction star’s latest effort is a far cry from his previous output

You can now buy Reason’s iconic Rack of virtual outboard as a standalone plugin for the first time
By Si Truss published
NAMM 2026: The Reason Rack plugin is now available as a standalone purchase or subscription, and there's a price drop for Reason too

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?

PreSonus Studio One Pro is dead, long live Fender Studio Pro: Fender launches “music production ecosystem” with rebranded DAW, interfaces and new controller
By Matt Mullen published
Fender makes the leap from guitar-maker to fully-fledged music tech platform with Fender Studio Pro 8, Motion controllers and Quantum HD and AudioBox Go interfaces

Apple expands Logic Pro’s AI features with a Synth Player and a “personal music theory expert”
By Ben Rogerson published
Both the Mac and iPad versions will also be available on subscription as part of the new Creator Studio bundle

“This isn’t about changing Reason, it’s about giving it room to grow”: Reason acquired by AI specialist LANDR
By Si Truss published
LANDR, best known for its AI mastering tools, promises "deeper integrations, enhanced collaboration tools, and creator-focused, AI-powered features"

Is it finally time to stand up to the tech taking the very soul out of music-making?
By Andy Jones published
With AI and voice recognition taking the ‘strain’ out of music production, are we about to see the closure of the DAW?

Back in 1999, Prince offered his opinion on the new generation of DAW-based musicians and producers
By Ben Rogerson published
“If they didn’t take the time to learn their instrument and their scales and to actually speak the language of music then they can’t play… all they can do is watch,” he argued
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