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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

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Mozart AI secures USD $730,000 to launch next-gen music DAW
Digital Entertainment

Mozart AI secures USD $730,000 to launch next-gen music DAW

London-based Mozart AI raises USD $730,000 to develop an AI-powered Digital Audio Workstation, helping artists create music faster while keeping creative control.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
New anime series Ghost of Tsushima announced for 2027
Gaming

New anime series Ghost of Tsushima announced for 2027

Crunchyroll, Aniplex and PlayStation Productions are set to produce an anime series based on the acclaimed game Ghost of Tsushima, premiering in 2027.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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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Vera Blue relies on Sennheiser setup for powerful live shows
Digital Entertainment

Vera Blue relies on Sennheiser setup for powerful live shows

Vera Blue relies on Sennheiser's Digital 6000 system and MM 445 microphone to deliver clear, warm, and powerful vocals during her live shows.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Bryan Adams brings intimacy to Pompeii with Neumann sound
Digital Entertainment

Bryan Adams brings intimacy to Pompeii with Neumann sound

Bryan Adams used Neumann microphones to deliver intimate Bare Bones concerts in unique venues, culminating in a stripped-back show at Pompeii's ancient amphitheatre.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Amber Technology to exclusively distribute TASCAM in Australia
Smart Home

Amber Technology to exclusively distribute TASCAM in Australia

Amber Technology will exclusively distribute TASCAM's full product range in Australia from October 2025, enhancing access to professional audio solutions nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
London firm unveils first quantum-AI generated music track
Quantum Computing

London firm unveils first quantum-AI generated music track

London tech firm Moth launches RECURSE, the world's first quantum-powered AI music track, created in collaboration with electronic artist ILĀ.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 10th May 2025