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fromDesign Milk
4 days ago

Beolab 90 Atelier Editions: A Symphony of Surface, Sight, and Sound

Bang & Olufsen's Beolab 90 Atelier Editions merge sound with visual and tactile experiences, creating a synesthetic suite of collectible audio design.
fromwww.metrosiliconvalley.com
4 days ago

San Jose's Ton Freq Studios continues indie analog tradition | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Tone Freq Studios captures pristine acoustics and emphasizes analog warmth, creating a tactile space that values collective experiences over the convenience of digital recording methods.
Music production
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Suno leans into customization with v5.5

The Voices feature is the most requested addition, allowing users to train the vocal model on their own voice by uploading clean recordings or singing directly into their devices.
Django
Wearables
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Fender Mix review: Well-designed headphones that just fall short of greatness

Fender Audio's Mix headphones feature smart design elements and swappable parts, aiming to compete with premium brands at a lower price point.
#mpc-sample
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fromEngadget
1 week ago

Akai just released a portable and relatively budget-friendly MPC sampler

Akai's MPC Sample is a portable sampler and groovebox with advanced features and a retro design, catering to music creators and finger drummers.
London music
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Vince Clarke Launches New Analog Synth Covers Project

Vince Clarke collaborates with Neil Arthur and Benge for a covers album titled Doublespeak, featuring analog synth renditions of various classic songs.
#vinyl-records
fromInsideHook
1 week ago
Music production

From Our EIC: The Recipe for a Perfect Listening Room

Limited space for record collection causes anxiety and prompts thoughts of an ideal listening area with upgraded components.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago
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Forget Spotify: These 5 Designer Turntables Are the Real Reason Vinyl Is Having a Moment - Yanko Design

Vinyl's resurgence stems from listeners seeking intentional engagement with music through physical ritual rather than streaming's frictionless convenience.
Music production
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

From Our EIC: The Recipe for a Perfect Listening Room

Limited space for record collection causes anxiety and prompts thoughts of an ideal listening area with upgraded components.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Bumpboxx BB-777 is the ultimate in boombox nostalgia

The BB-777 takes the core of the GF, right down to the dual-cassette decks, control layout, and speaker specs printed above the subwoofers.
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Media industry
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Substack launches a built-in recording studio | TechCrunch

Substack launches Recording Studio, enabling creators to pre-record and publish videos with built-in editing, clip generation, and thumbnail creation tools.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

The secret story of the vocoder, the military tech that changed music forever

The vocoder was never supposed to be a revolution in music. Its development began a century ago, when an engineer at Bell Labs was looking for a simpler way to send phone calls across copper telephone lines.
Music production
Independent films
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Retro tech fan views LaserDisc movie data with a microscope

A digital microscope can reveal analog video data encoded on LaserDiscs through pit patterns, allowing visualization of content like film credits.
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Denon expands its multi-room speaker lineup with the Home 200, Home 400 and Home 600

The Denon Home 200 houses three drivers and three amplifiers for 'natural, room-filling sound' in a compact speaker, featuring two tweeters and a woofer.
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fromDesign Milk
3 weeks ago

This Pared Down Stereo System Takes-on Cubist Dimensions

In Braque's paintings, collages, and prints, the polymath set out to distill bucolic landscapes and rural village scenes as broken up and then re-assembled geometric compositions; decidedly abstract yet still slightly recognizable representations. Through this revolutionary approach, he examined how objects could be depicted from multiple perspectives-multiple sources of light-as if superimposed portrayals of the same setting rendered at different times of day.
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fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

This unassuming amplifier is the one audio upgrade that finally made my speakers sing

The Rotel DX-5 is a beginner-friendly integrated amplifier designed for digital streaming and modern audio formats, lacking a built-in phono preamp but offering versatile connectivity options.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Tembo might just be the world's cutest drum machine

The company says it designed Tembo to "enable everyone to create music from the very first touch." Co-founder David Davidov that most instruments take "so long to get to the fun part" and that Musical Beings wanted to "help people experience music as something they do, not just something they listen to."
Music production
Music
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

These $40-$299 Cassette Players Just Crushed Spotify's Algorithm - Yanko Design

Cassette player searches have surged over 1,281%, driven by millennials and Gen Z seeking deliberate listening experiences away from algorithmic playlists and infinite streaming options.
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fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

These Excellent Computer Speakers Are $100 Off

IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor desktop speakers are discounted to $250 and deliver studio-quality audio with flat midrange, bold bass, and detailed highs, suitable for music production, audiophiles, and general listening.
UX design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Smart Booking Systems as a Tool for Acoustic Space Efficiency

Balance flexible, short-term use and personalization with efficient scheduling to make acoustic pods productive, well-utilized, and user-centered.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

modern audio player restores the physical form of music using disc-shaped cartridges

It's similar to a vinyl record, but the tracks are in a USB drive. It has no moving parts inside, so it's totally digital in how it stores sound. But it has a physical shape users can hold, flip over, look at, and collect, so in a way, the designer is asking: what if digital music had a physical body?
Music production
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fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Quad Cortex mini amp modeler: All the power, half the size

Neural DSP uses machine learning and impulse response technology to create lifelike guitar amp modeling software and hardware that replaces thousands of dollars worth of traditional gear.
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

How To Remove Background Noise From Video: Best Practices For Professional Content

When professionals talk about how to remove background noise from video, they are really talking about improving the audio track of a video so the speaker's voice is clearer, more consistent, and easier to understand. Background noise refers to any unwanted sound that competes with the main voice, like air conditioning hum, office chatter, keyboard typing, traffic, or the low hiss created by recording equipment and compression. In video production, background noise removal is about reducing distractions so the listener can focus on the message.
Film
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Arturia's FX Collection 6 adds two new effects and a $99 intro version

Pitch Shifter-910 is based on the iconic Eventide H910 Harmonizer from 1974, an early digital pitchshifter and delay with a very unique character. Arturia does an admirable job preserving its glitchy quirks. Pitch Shifter-910 is not a transparent effect that lets you create natural-sounding harmonies with yourself. Instead, it relishes in its weirdness, delivering chipmunk vocals at the higher ranges. There is also a more modern mode that cleans up some artifacts while preserving what makes the 910 so special.
Music
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Marshall Kilburn III Is a Rocking Brick of Sound

What's wild about this jump in stamina is that it's disproportionate to the battery's capacity. The Kilburn II ships with a 5,200 mAh cell, while the new model is only about 5% bigger: 5,500 mAh. Clearly, some big efficiencies have been gained.
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Music
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Synth Modular Controller Treats Music Making Like Building with Blocks - Yanko Design

A modular synth system uses snap-together physical blocks for each function, making synthesis tangible, teachable, and scalable from beginner toy to serious performance instrument.
Remodel
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Today's Office: Oliver Bruce on his sound-proof, distraction-proof podcast studio

A soundproofed, foam-lined podcast studio converted into an office improves focus and creativity compared with an open-plan glass office.
Writing
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Harmonics | The Walrus

A caregiver comforts a dying loved one amid a surreal, glittering ambulance and ER, balancing narcotics, music, storytelling, and tender presence.
Podcast
from99% Invisible
2 months ago

Audio Flux - 99% Invisible

Audio Flux revives short-form experimental audio by providing biannual themed challenges that produce bold, three-minute stories and renewed visibility for the format.
Web development
fromGitHub
2 months ago

GitHub - tonycarpenter21/audioq: Audio Channel Queue

Lightweight browser audio manager providing multi-channel queues, pause/resume, volume ducking, looping, priority queuing, TypeScript support, zero dependencies, and event callbacks.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The Audio Impact: Messaging that works

Audio advertising leverages streaming and mobile habits to align messages with listeners' activities and moods, creating an effective creative canvas for brands.
Music production
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

electric guitar-shaped turntable spins vinyl records on frosted platter and wooden base

Clearaudio creates an electric guitar-shaped turntable honoring jazz artist Al Di Meola, featuring high-density wood fiber construction, frosted platter, and advanced vibration isolation through IMS light motor suspension with O-rings.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Korg's new experimental synthesizer combines acoustic sounds with electronic control

The Phase8 uses a new form of "acoustic synthesis" that combines acoustic sound generation with electronic control. Takahashi says the synthesizer is "beyond analog vs. digital" and "beyond electronics" altogether. It features chromatically tuned steel resonators, which creates an acoustic sound similar to that of a kalimba. These signals can be manipulated via onboard effects and sequenced like a traditional synthesizer. Here's a video of the synth in action.
Music
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

In a frenetic digital era, he's helping Angelenos rediscover the classic cassette player

A Highland Park boutique refurbishes and sells 1980s analog music gear, drawing millennials and older buyers seeking tactile cassette and boombox experiences.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

This retro-modern music player revives the hypnotic spin of cassette tapes - Yanko Design

For this time around, however, the concept player here stays within the audio listening gear domain; nonetheless, has clear signs of a TE-inspired design. The retro Bluetooth player is a music accessory that's reminiscent of the classic cassette tape player design, but on the inside, it's a modern music player that plays music wired or wireless. The aesthetics are purely for arousing the nostalgic feel of listening to music on a cassette player, while the audio is digitally played via a DAC for high-resolution output.
Music
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Roland's $299 Pocket-Sized Audio Interface Was Designed Specifically For TikTok and Instagram Music Creators - Yanko Design

Portable mixer delivers studio-grade 24-bit/192kHz recording, onboard EQ, compression, reverb, battery power, and compact design tailored for livestreaming creators.
Music
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

Sony expands NYU audio facility

NYU's Sony-funded Audio Institute now has a dedicated Sony Audio Institute Studio, modernizing facilities and expanding research into immersive audio, machine listening, and music psychology.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Our Favorite Budget Desktop Speaker Is an Even Better Buy Right Now

They boast clear, vibrant sound that helps bring games, videos, and music to life in a way your monitor and cheaper speakers can only dream of. They stay true to that sound profile even when you crank the volume up, without any distortion or crackling. One of the areas you're compromising on is the bass. A number of our other, more expensive speaker sets include a dedicated subwoofer, which makes a huge difference with those big explosions in your favorite game or movie,
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fromEngadget
2 months ago

Akai's MPC XL groovebox is the most powerful device the company has ever made

First of all, it offers four times the processing power of previous MPCs, which is enough to load up to 32 virtual instruments at the same time. This is assisted by a full 16GB of RAM, which is a whole lot in this era of AI tomfoolery. The XL can handle 16 audio tracks simultaneously. In my experience with previous units, this is more than enough for a full song.
Music
fromZDNET
1 month ago

These slick desktop speakers sound as good as they look (and the price is right)

When I sit at my desk to work, I play music in the background to avoid getting distracted. For an immersive listening experience that encourages productivity, I typically throw on a pair of headphones, with my current rotation consisting of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, Sony Ult Wear, and Sennheiser HD 660S2. Also: Spotify vs. Apple Music: I've tried both streaming services, and prefer this one
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Teenage Engineering-inspired Music Sampler Uses AI In The Nerdiest Way Possible - Yanko Design

Junho Park's graduation concept borrows all the right cues from TE's playbook, that modular control layout, the single bold color, the mix of knobs and buttons that practically beg to be touched, but redirects them toward a gap in the market. Where Teenage Engineering designs for people who already understand synthesis and sampling, the T.M-4 targets people who have ideas but no vocabulary to express them.
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fromwww.engadget.com
2 months ago

JBL made a pair of AI-powered practice amps

JBL launched AI-powered BandBox Solo and Trio practice amps with onboard Stem AI for source separation, built-in effects, a looper update in October, priced $250 and $600.
#soundbars
fromZDNET
2 months ago
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5 easy ways to make your soundbar sound dramatically better (and they cost nothing)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
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How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other methods to give it a boost

fromZDNET
2 months ago
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5 easy ways to make your soundbar sound dramatically better (and they cost nothing)

fromZDNET
2 months ago
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How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other methods to give it a boost

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fromZDNET
2 months ago

This 30-second tweak means I never have to listen to flat audio on headphones and speakers again

Equalizers adjust specific frequency bands to shape sound, compensate for speaker or room issues, and boost clarity while reducing unwanted noise.
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

3 easy ways to upgrade your headphones today - for free

Update headphone firmware and adjust EQ before replacing otherwise functional headphones to improve sound, connectivity, noise cancellation, and microphone performance.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Klipsch is getting back into the hi-fi headphone game

Klipsch returns to high-end headphones in 2026 with the Atlas series: HP-1 (wireless ANC), HP-2 (bass-forward), and HP-3 (semi-open, neutral).
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fromWIRED
2 months ago

For Under $100, Atonemo's Streamplayer Makes Old Speakers New Again

Streaming via the Streamplayer offers convenience but can sound noticeably less powerful and layered than CD playback through superior DACs and equipment.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Victrola just solved one of the biggest problems with your record player setup - here's how

Victrola Soundstage is a compact soundbase that sits under a turntable, providing wireless, vibration-controlled bass to replace bookshelf or tabletop speakers.
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

Own a Sonos soundbar? I made 3 easy adjustments to instantly improve the audio quality

Room layout, soundbar placement, and audio settings determine Sonos soundbar Dolby Atmos immersion and dialogue clarity; adding speakers/subwoofer improves performance.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

These Hackers Are Turning Dead Vapes Into Musical Synthesizers

We started from a very silly place,
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Roland's TR-1000 Rhythm Creator is the ultimate drum machine

The Roland TR-1000 combines analog circuits, digital synthesis, sampling, effects, layering, and a modern sequencer into a powerful but complex $2,699.99 drum machine.
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fromZDNET
2 months ago

Forget Shure: I recommend this flexible mic for podcasts and meetings, especially at its price

The Maono PD200W delivers surprising clarity, richness, and flexible connectivity at a sub-$100 price, making it an excellent value for podcasting.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Sony announces its first turntables in years

Both turntables include one-button automatic playback - which starts the turntable, raises and lowers the tonearm on the vinyl, and returns the tonearm to its resting position once the record ends - a transparent dust cover to keep colored vinyl printings visible as the record plays, and a built-in switchable EQ to select between phono and line-level output. A USB output allows you to convert your vinyl to a digital file and has a three-level output gain selector with low, mid, and high settings. The two turntables also support 96kHz/24-bit wireless aptX Adaptive hi-res Bluetooth audio.
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fromEsquire
1 month ago

These Soundbars and Home Speakers Are Up to $600 Off This Weekend

Home theater systems greatly improve TV audio clarity and immersion, and current promotions offer discounts up to $600 on major brands like Sonos and Samsung.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Roland's Go:Mixer Studio is an affordable but capable mixer for budding recording engineers

Roland just unveiled the Go:Mixer Studio, a powerful entry in the company's line of audio interfaces. This one promises to be a portable and affordable way to create high-quality recordings with a smartphone or PC. The biggest news here are the 12 input channels and six output channels. This means that users can record multiple instruments at once and even run the signal through outboard gear if so desired.
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fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Nightclub-Inspired Speaker Is Transparent in Name and Assembly

Transparent Speaker x LN-CC blends LN-CC's 1970s rippled glass aesthetic with Transparent's modular, circular 120W Bluetooth speaker design for event-ready club atmospheres.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Sennheiser debuts new models of wired headphones and earbuds

Wireless audio has become the industry standard, but there are still options out there for people who prefer a wired connection. Two new choices joining the market come from Sennheiser, which has released the CX 80U wired earbuds and HD 400U wired over-ear headphones. These new takes on the company's previous models for wired listening have replaced the 3.5mm audio jack connector with a USB-C cable.
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

Beats Studio Pro headphones are 50% off right now - and I can vouch for them

Beats Studio Pro offers mature design, active noise cancellation, transparency mode, spatial and lossless playback via USB-C, and improved comfort and battery at $350.
fromEsquire
2 months ago

These Portable CD Players Combine Modern Tech and Retro Tactility

Chances are this does exactly what you need. It will play your old CDs, your new CDs, your homemade mixtapes, the whole nine yards. You can even listen wirelessly thanks to onboard Bluetooth. It's got a decent battery life that can last you up to six hours, and it uses a USB-C to recharge. We usually have one of those on hand.
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