Music Production stories
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Apple's new Logic Pro powered by AI hits App Store
Wed, 8th May 2024
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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ai
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.
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LEGO unveils full set of music VIDIYO masters
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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music production
VIDIYO is essentially one big playground where kids can create LEGO-themed music videos to the tune of popular (and classic) tracks.
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LEGO's minifigs & AR turn kids into music video masters
Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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music production
LEGO VIDIYO combines augmented reality and music to let kids create their own music videos using LEGO minifigures and Universal's music.
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Spotify buys global audio marketplace SoundBetter
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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snap
SoundBetter was founded in 2012 and it has become a hotspot for audio professionals who search for partners and better sounding content.
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The karaoke app taking the Philippines by storm
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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digital entertainment
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apps
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digital music
Karaoke app WeSing, launched by Tencent Music, has swept the Philippines, uniting users through immersive social-musical experiences.
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Hands-on review: Playing music with Sphero’s Specdrums
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Sphero's Specdrums transform any coloured surface into a musical instrument, offering an innovative, portable, and budget-friendly drumming experience.
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K Road tipped to be NZ’s ‘silicon valley’ of music
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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digital entertainment
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software development
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digital music
Auckland’s Karangahape Road is now home to Global company inMusic Brands as the company has moved its DJ software development operations there.
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Learn to play music like a pro with these apps
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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music production
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.
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Everything you need to know about the mysterious Launchpad
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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music production
The Launchpad, an unassuming 8x8 grid, is revolutionising electronic music with its integration with Ableton Live, portability, and versatility.
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Three futuristic instruments straight out of a Star Wars cantina
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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music production
Explore three futuristic musical instruments resembling those from a Star Wars cantina, including the Marimba Lumina, GePS, and Eigenharp.
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Browser-based studio is music to Kiwi teachers' ears
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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uc
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digital entertainment
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technology in the classroom
New Zealand schools are embracing the browser-based production program, Soundtrap, for music and podcast projects.