Korg's Latest MicroKorg Is Great, but It No Longer Reigns Supreme
The MicroKorg 2 significantly expands on its predecessor with improved sound capabilities and features.
The Best MIDI Controllers for Synths, Recording, and More
MIDI's simplicity and reliability make it a fundamental tool for musicians, facilitating communication between instruments despite being over 40 years old.
Teenage Engineering is back with another droolworthy (and expensive) groovebox
Teenage Engineering's OP-XY groovebox combines advanced sequencing and synthesis features at a premium price, catering to creative musicians.
Korg's Latest MicroKorg Is Great, but It No Longer Reigns Supreme
The MicroKorg 2 significantly expands on its predecessor with improved sound capabilities and features.
The Best MIDI Controllers for Synths, Recording, and More
MIDI's simplicity and reliability make it a fundamental tool for musicians, facilitating communication between instruments despite being over 40 years old.
Teenage Engineering is back with another droolworthy (and expensive) groovebox
Teenage Engineering's OP-XY groovebox combines advanced sequencing and synthesis features at a premium price, catering to creative musicians.
Tame Impala's Kevin Parker helped create an 'Ideas Synth' that works like Pinterest for Musicians - Yanko Design
Kevin Parker's *Orchid* revolutionizes music creation with its innovative design and portable functionality, encouraging spontaneous musical exploration.
Kevin Parker's Telepathic Instruments Debuts The Orchid: A Synth for Every Musician
Kevin Parker's venture into tech with Telepathic Instruments introduces The Orchid, a revolutionary digital synthesizer for all musicians.
Tad AI Review: Make High-Quality, Royalty-Free Music with AI | HackerNoon
Tad AI simplifies music creation by using advanced AI technology to generate unique musical tracks based on user prompts, making it accessible for all.
Tame Impala's Kevin Parker helped create an 'Ideas Synth' that works like Pinterest for Musicians - Yanko Design
Kevin Parker's *Orchid* revolutionizes music creation with its innovative design and portable functionality, encouraging spontaneous musical exploration.
Kevin Parker's Telepathic Instruments Debuts The Orchid: A Synth for Every Musician
Kevin Parker's venture into tech with Telepathic Instruments introduces The Orchid, a revolutionary digital synthesizer for all musicians.
Tad AI Review: Make High-Quality, Royalty-Free Music with AI | HackerNoon
Tad AI simplifies music creation by using advanced AI technology to generate unique musical tracks based on user prompts, making it accessible for all.
The Beatles' final song, restored using AI, is up for a Grammy
The Beatles have received Grammy nominations for 'Now and Then', their first new song in decades, showcasing the intersection of classic music and modern technology.
Caribou: Honey review this AI-aided album is dubious on so many levels
The evolution of music technology, particularly AI, challenges traditional roles but offers new creative possibilities for artists.
Making human music in an AI world
Ge Wang uses computers to explore creative possibilities in music rather than just for efficiency.
He advocates for a playful interaction with technology to foster deeper creativity in music.
'Culture surveillance': Secret box atop pole in Mission recording songs
A neighborhood project called 'Bop Spotter' uses a smartphone and microphone to identify street music, showcasing local culture.
The Beatles' final song, restored using AI, is up for a Grammy
The Beatles have received Grammy nominations for 'Now and Then', their first new song in decades, showcasing the intersection of classic music and modern technology.
Caribou: Honey review this AI-aided album is dubious on so many levels
The evolution of music technology, particularly AI, challenges traditional roles but offers new creative possibilities for artists.
Making human music in an AI world
Ge Wang uses computers to explore creative possibilities in music rather than just for efficiency.
He advocates for a playful interaction with technology to foster deeper creativity in music.
'Culture surveillance': Secret box atop pole in Mission recording songs
A neighborhood project called 'Bop Spotter' uses a smartphone and microphone to identify street music, showcasing local culture.
I'm empowering my song to go and make love with different people': Imogen Heap on how her AI twin will rewrite pop
Imogen Heap seamlessly blends technology and music, impacting pop culture and empowering musicians with innovative tools.
Her projects highlight her commitment to enhancing the musical experience through technology.
This USB-C mouthpiece turns your phone into a musical instrument | TechCrunch
Zefiro transforms traditional music instruments into a digital, affordable solution for musicians and learners alike.
Artinoise aims to make music creation accessible and engaging through innovative technology.
Three-armed robot conductor makes debut in Dresden
MAiRA Pro S is a robot conductor showcasing advanced conducting technology and emphasizing human-robot collaboration rather than replacement.
Key-bowed hybrid violin and keyboard synthesizer produces pure musical joy - Yanko Design
The Key-bowed synthesizer combines keyboard ease with violin tonal quality, making music more accessible and innovative.
Freedrum's Journey at its End? Virtual Drum Kit Startup Goes Bankrupt for the Second Time
Freedrum, a startup known for its virtual drum kit, has declared bankruptcy for the second time amidst ongoing financial struggles despite initial interest and investment.
A surprising device is capturing the vibe of a single street corner in San Francisco
Bop Spotter captures and archives the music of San Francisco's Mission District, serving as a real-time cultural time capsule.
I'm empowering my song to go and make love with different people': Imogen Heap on how her AI twin will rewrite pop
Imogen Heap seamlessly blends technology and music, impacting pop culture and empowering musicians with innovative tools.
Her projects highlight her commitment to enhancing the musical experience through technology.
This USB-C mouthpiece turns your phone into a musical instrument | TechCrunch
Zefiro transforms traditional music instruments into a digital, affordable solution for musicians and learners alike.
Artinoise aims to make music creation accessible and engaging through innovative technology.
Three-armed robot conductor makes debut in Dresden
MAiRA Pro S is a robot conductor showcasing advanced conducting technology and emphasizing human-robot collaboration rather than replacement.
Key-bowed hybrid violin and keyboard synthesizer produces pure musical joy - Yanko Design
The Key-bowed synthesizer combines keyboard ease with violin tonal quality, making music more accessible and innovative.
Freedrum's Journey at its End? Virtual Drum Kit Startup Goes Bankrupt for the Second Time
Freedrum, a startup known for its virtual drum kit, has declared bankruptcy for the second time amidst ongoing financial struggles despite initial interest and investment.
A surprising device is capturing the vibe of a single street corner in San Francisco
Bop Spotter captures and archives the music of San Francisco's Mission District, serving as a real-time cultural time capsule.
D'USSE and Hit-Boy Unveil "The Set": An Immersive AR Experience
D'USSÉ Cognac merges music and technology with Hit-Boy's AR DJ performance for a unique holiday experience.
This AI 2D-to-3D video generator signals a new era for album art
Leia Inc's Immersity AI allows musicians to easily create animated album covers for Apple Music, enhancing 2D art's engagement and appeal.
AlphaTheta Unveils DDJ-FLX2: An Affordable DJ Controller Packed with Features | stupidDOPE
The DDJ-FLX2 democratizes DJing for beginners with advanced features and cross-device compatibility.
Artiphon's new Orba instrument can sample sounds live | TechCrunch
The Orba 3 adds live sampling with a microphone, enhancing the user experience for creative sound production. It’s a significant upgrade from previous models.
Teenage Engineering and Sean Ono Lennon Reimagine John Lennon's Mind Games with OB-4 Speaker | stupidDOPE
Teenage Engineering and Sean Ono Lennon have transformed John Lennon's Mind Games album into an interactive audio experience with the OB-4 Bluetooth speaker.
You can try weirder and weirder things': once-mocked synthesisers enjoy new golden era
Synthesisers are experiencing a resurgence, appealing to a growing community of enthusiasts seeking tactile music-making experiences.
Teenage Engineering and Sean Ono Lennon Reimagine John Lennon's Mind Games with OB-4 Speaker | stupidDOPE
Teenage Engineering and Sean Ono Lennon have transformed John Lennon's Mind Games album into an interactive audio experience with the OB-4 Bluetooth speaker.
You can try weirder and weirder things': once-mocked synthesisers enjoy new golden era
Synthesisers are experiencing a resurgence, appealing to a growing community of enthusiasts seeking tactile music-making experiences.
John Chowning, godfather of digital pop: My wife told me: I didn't think I'd have to compete with a computer'
John Chowning's pioneering work in digital frequency modulation revolutionized music synthesis, impacting pop music significantly with tools like the Yamaha DX7.
Roli's New Instrument Is Both an AI Piano Teacher and a Digital Theremin
The Airwave aims to improve piano learning efficiency through an immediate, interactive AI-driven experience.
The Roli Airwave is a high-tech keyboard teaching tool inspired by the theremin
The Roli Airwave revolutionizes piano learning by integrating AI, offering real-time feedback and support for both learners and experimental musicians.
Roli's New Instrument Is Both an AI Piano Teacher and a Digital Theremin
The Airwave aims to improve piano learning efficiency through an immediate, interactive AI-driven experience.
The Roli Airwave is a high-tech keyboard teaching tool inspired by the theremin
The Roli Airwave revolutionizes piano learning by integrating AI, offering real-time feedback and support for both learners and experimental musicians.
'demon box' makes music out of drills, chainsaws, TVs and more using electromagnetic fields
The Demon Box turns electromagnetic noises from everyday objects into audible music, expanding creative possibilities for producers and musicians.
Magnetic instrument presents a more playful way to create music - Yanko Design
The Stacco instrument utilizes magnetic fields and AI to allow users to create music with various magnetic objects, showcasing innovative sound generation techniques.
'demon box' makes music out of drills, chainsaws, TVs and more using electromagnetic fields
The Demon Box turns electromagnetic noises from everyday objects into audible music, expanding creative possibilities for producers and musicians.
Magnetic instrument presents a more playful way to create music - Yanko Design
The Stacco instrument utilizes magnetic fields and AI to allow users to create music with various magnetic objects, showcasing innovative sound generation techniques.
Zildjian's wireless headphones have a special ANC mode for drums
Zildjian's Alchem-E Perfect Tune headphones offer a unique experience for musicians with customizable EQ settings and specialized active noise cancellation.
Fan-made LEGO Technics Turntable features rotating disc, movable tonearm, and sliding faders - Yanko Design
A detailed LEGO replica of the Technics SL-1200 MK2 turntable includes movable parts and a functional motor for a realistic experience.
yamaha takes apart and photographs the 8,000 parts that make up concert grand piano CFX
The importance of each part in a concert grand piano CFX is highlighted by Yamaha Design Laboratory
Yamaha Design Laboratory visually presents the 8,000 parts of the piano, showcasing its inner workings
This clever record player concept mounts directly on your wall
The Disco Volante concept by Oscar Olsson elevates vinyl records as decor with a functional wall-mounted record player design.