Electronic music production news and community updates
GRENOBLE, FRANCE — Arturia has announced the release of the MiniLab 37, expanding its popular compact MIDI controller lineup with a larger 37-note velocity-sensitive slim keybed. Priced at £119.00 RRP, the new model introduces a wider pitch range and enhanced two-handed playability while maintaining the compact, desk-friendly footprint of the original 25-key MiniLab 3. Expanded Playing … Read more
PARIS, FRANCE — Deezer has officially launched a free, cross-platform AI music detector available in 27 languages. The web-based tool allows users of 20 major streaming services—including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music—to scan their personal playlists to identify tracks that are fully AI-generated. At the same time, the company is commercializing its underlying AI detection technology, … Read more
MADRID, SPAIN — discoDSP has released significant updates for two of its flagship plugins. OB-Xd reaches version 3.22, introducing deep expressive routing for standard MIDI controllers, while the Bliss sampler advances to version 3.14, adding full MPE support, automatic loop cueing, and legacy tracker module import. Both updates are available immediately and are free for existing … Read more
CUMBERLAND, RI — Akai Professional and Spitfire Audio have announced the immediate release of two new instrument expansions, marking the first formal collaboration between the hardware manufacturer and the UK-based sampling house. Originals Intimate Strings MPC Edition and Originals Cinematic Pads MPC Edition are available to purchase now for £29 / $29 / €29 each Studio-Grade Sampling Built for Standalone … Read more
BERLIN / CUMBERLAND, RI — inMusic Brands has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Native Instruments, officially bringing the Berlin-based software giant out of its recent insolvency proceedings. The acquisition integrates Native Instruments—including its massive platforms like Kontakt, Traktor, and Maschine, as well as the iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx catalogs—into the inMusic portfolio, which already … Read more
HIGH WYCOMBE, UK — Focusrite has announced the release of the ISA C8X, a 26-in, 28-out USB-C audio interface that marks the first-ever integration of its classic ISA analog preamplifiers directly into a flagship desktop interface. The ISA C8X is available for pre-order immediately, priced at £1,899.00. Pristine Conversion Meets Heritage Preamps Designed as a high-fidelity … Read more