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FL Studio 2025 introduces AI assistant that offers music production advice and helps you use the DAW
By Matt Mullen published
FL's latest update also brings Loop Starter, a feature that automatically loads up a selection of samples based on a chosen genre, and a long-requested increase in Mixer Tracks

EVH Gear drops the Hypersonic FR-12 FRFR speaker – 1000-watts to get the most from your amp modeller
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Hypersonic FR-12 is equipped with an active 3-band EQ plus high-frequency cut dial, and is available in Ivory or Black

Hear Slide Away from Oasis’ first comeback gig, as massive streaming surge and earnings are revealed
By Will Groves published
First official live recording hits the net

"We're doing a King Crimson studio album": Singer/guitarist Jakko Jakszyk reveals a new album featuring Robert Fripp and other band members
By Daniel Griffiths published
With the passing of founder members and the rerelease of side projects, a new outing from the band itself seemed off the table. Until now

“For such a respected music industry vet to move into the space feels really meaningful”: Suno just hired top music talent for their AI music takeover
By Daniel Griffiths published
Following a bad start with musicians and a legal impasse with labels, Suno are tooling up for the battle to own music

“Without the female audience – no Taylor Swift!": Gene Simmons says the music industry ain’t what it used to be
By Paul Elliott published
"There is no minimum wage for songwriters," he says

"Inspiring sequencing ideas, paired with an underwhelming sound engine": AlphaTheta Chordcat first look
By Si Truss published
AlphaTheta returns to the studio for a chord-focused sequencer and groovebox. We've had a preview, and have mixed feelings...

“The greatest day in the history of metal”: Black Sabbath’s final mega-gig raised £140m for charity
By Daniel Griffiths published
Great bands a great show and a great amount of money for some great causes
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