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Apple's new Logic Pro powered by AI hits App Store
Digital Entertainment

Apple's new Logic Pro powered by AI hits App Store

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.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
LEGO's minifigs & AR turn kids into music video masters
Digital Entertainment

LEGO's minifigs & AR turn kids into music video masters

LEGO VIDIYO combines augmented reality and music to let kids create their own music videos using LEGO minifigures and Universal's music.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
Spotify buys global audio marketplace SoundBetter
Digital Entertainment

Spotify buys global audio marketplace SoundBetter

SoundBetter was founded in 2012 and it has become a hotspot for audio professionals who search for partners and better sounding content.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
The karaoke app taking the Philippines by storm
Digital Entertainment

The karaoke app taking the Philippines by storm

Karaoke app WeSing, launched by Tencent Music, has swept the Philippines, uniting users through immersive social-musical experiences.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
Learn to play music like a pro with these apps
Digital Entertainment

Learn to play music like a pro with these apps

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.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017
Everything you need to know about the mysterious Launchpad
Digital Entertainment

Everything you need to know about the mysterious Launchpad

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

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Three futuristic instruments straight out of a Star Wars cantina
Digital Entertainment

Three futuristic instruments straight out of a Star Wars cantina

Explore three futuristic musical instruments resembling those from a Star Wars cantina, including the Marimba Lumina, GePS, and Eigenharp.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017

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Hands-on Review: Playing music with Sphero's Specdrums
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Playing music with Sphero's Specdrums

Sphero's Specdrums transform any coloured surface into a musical instrument, offering an innovative, portable, and budget-friendly drumming experience.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
K Road tipped to be NZ's 'silicon valley' of music
Digital Entertainment

K Road tipped to be NZ's 'silicon valley' of music

Auckland's Karangahape Road is now home to Global company inMusic Brands as the company has moved its DJ software development operations there.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
Browser-based studio is music to Kiwi teachers' ears
Unified Communications

Browser-based studio is music to Kiwi teachers' ears

New Zealand schools are embracing the browser-based production program, Soundtrap, for music and podcast projects.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017