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UK tech company MOTH has developed a new “quantum-powered” AI music generator which it says respects the rights of those whose songs it has been trained on. Dubbed Archaeo, the platform uses strictly artist-provided data, as opposed to “ethically murky, scraped datasets” which some AI platforms have been criticised for using. READ MORE: Will GTA 6 change the way gamers discover music? MOTH also claims the platform is enhanced by quantum computing, marking a “breakthrough in quantum’s real

Myd is still donning the sporty, dark Ray-Bans he wore during his seven-day live stream in his LED-lit recording studio. With these sunglasses on, Myd recorded music, collaborated with friends, cooked meals, attended 1-to-1 yoga and massage sessions, hosted DJ parties, spoke with fans on the phone, and triggered smoke machines, all within the walls of his studio in France. Only when he was asleep, still streaming via a night vision camera, could the tens of thousands of Twitch viewers see him wi

While Frap Tools is typically known for its Eurorack modular synths, the Italian company is branching out. Magnolia comes as Frap Tools’ very first keyboard synthesiser, and it’s rammed with all of the brand’s signature analogue sounds, from the Brenso to the Cunsa. The Magnolia boasts an eight-voice polyphony, with two ‘Carrier’ and ‘Modulator’ oscillators. The pair of oscillators are derived from the company’s 30HP Brenso, reworking the module’s two triangle-core oscillators. READ MORE: My F

A collection of studio gear belonging to late British DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall is now up for auction. His family is selling 12 pieces of his production arsenal via Soundgas, including sequencers, vintage synths and pedals. The auction is now live, and is scheduled to end Sunday May 11 at 11pm BST. Highlights of the collection include a Roland Juno-60, Moog Rogue, Dunlop TS-1 Stereo Tremolo pedal, and an Ensoniq DP/4 parallel effects processor. There’s also a Roland Rhythm TR-77 drum ma

In search of gear that matches your studio’s dark, minimalist vibe? Look no further, for Teenage engineering is giving its ultra-portable Field System a fresh look. Starting 10 June, three of the tech company’s compact audio devices – the TP-7 recorder, TX-6 mixer, and CM-15 microphone – will be available in a sleek black finish. While the internals remain unchanged, the updated exteriors give the devices a distinctly different vibe, adding a chic twist to the company’s signature retro-futuris

LANDR Sampler is a new AI-powered sample organising plugin described as the “smartest way to play your sample library”. Building off the Montreal-based company’s reputation for integrating AI into music production tools, LANDR Sampler functions as both an instrument and a sample library organiser. READ MORE: Will GTA 6 change the way gamers discover music? Users can drag in their entire collection of samples – whether they are from LANDR’s sample collection or not – and the plugin uses AI

Arturia and Native Instruments (NI) have confirmed a new product partnership under the ongoing NKS Hardware Partner Program, making it easier to use NKS plugins with Arturia hardware. From here on out, the mainstay NI integration technology, Native Kontrol Standard (NKS), will be integrated into Arturia hardware. So far, Arturia has confirmed that three machines will be part of the initial rollout: KeyLab MK3, KeyLab Essential MK3, and MiniLab. READ MORE: Arturia V Collection 11: New plugins,

Novation has unveiled a series of new products in time for this year’s Superbooth, which is currently being hosted in Berlin. The new offerings include the Launch Control XL 3 MIDI control surface, two white Launchkey MK4 keyboard controllers – in 49-key and 37-minikey formats – and a limited-edition Bass Station II designed in partnership with famed British graphic designer Ian “Swifty” Swift. READ MORE: Moog Messenger: Everything you need to know on features, pricing, and availability La

Thomann has officially kicked off its Synth Days sale, offering up to 80 percent off a wide selection of synthesizers, grooveboxes, drum machines, and plugins. Running from 8 May through 18 May, the sale coincides with Berlin’s Superbooth 2025 and features over 100 deals aimed at synth enthusiasts, sound designers, and producers. READ MORE: Plugin Boutique is hosting a massive Excite Audio sale – including all 10 Bloom plugins for just £149 Here at MusicTech, we’ve sifted through the full r

Grammy-winning Nigerian producer, Udoma Peter Kelvin Amba, otherwise known as Kel-P to Afrobeats fans, is shifting from behind the desk to the front of the stage. The producer has worked with the likes of Burna Boy to Wizkid, generating billions of streams, and is now making a name for himself as a solo artist. READ MORE: Clive From Accounts: “Give me a phone and I’ll happily make you tunes all day” His latest record, Best of Both Worlds, which was released in collaboration with fellow Afrob

Moog has launched a new compact and “performance-ready” synth that promises to “deliver the iconic Moog sound through a modern lens”. The new product, which is called Messenger, is a monophonic analogue synth suited to both beginners and seasoned pros. It mixes analogue warmth with innovative functionality, and it has an intuitive hands-on interface suited to players of all levels. The synth was shortly teased by the brand earlier this month (6 May), with more details landing just in time for S

Erica Synths has offered the first glimpse of its HEXDRUMS drum machine, which is due to launch later this year. HEXDRUMS is an analogue drum machine made in collaboration with Canadian Eurorack module manufacturer, Hexinverter. In 2022, the company announced its closure, and Erica Synths later took over its catalogue. The brand has since re-released a number of its products, namely its drum modules. READ MORE: Reason Studios’ Arpeggio Lab is a pattern-generating “cure for creative block” H

Though far from the same scale as the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, Berlin’s Superbooth is a big date in the calendar of any synth nerd or music technology obsessive.  Hosted over three days – this year 8-10 May – at the German capital’s FEZ centre, Superbooth sees exhibitors in the form of some of the industry’s biggest players – many of which earmark the event to showcase exciting new products. Which brands will be at Superbooth 2025? Superbooth is one of the biggest events in the music

Scientists found life on another planet before we got GTA VI. Rockstar dropped a new trailer this week to alleviate fans’ disappointment after delaying the game’s release to 26 May 2026. At this rate, we might actually make contact with aliens before anyone plays the next instalment of Grand Theft Auto (GTA), Rockstar’s modern, crime-driven role-playing game series. At least, that’s the joke amongst avid gamers. The previous game in the series, GTA V, was released in 2013. After 12 years, its

Zynaptiq has rolled out Intensity 2, the latest iteration of its acclaimed one-knob loudness plugin. The updated version doubles down on the classic’s core features and workflow, adding exciting new features and improvements across the board, including new algorithms with low CPU use and near-zero latency, support for up to 16 channels for immersive workflows, more Bias Curve presets, mid/side processing options, and more. READ MORE: Plugin Boutique is hosting a massive Excite Audio sale – in

As Spotify continues to grow its already-massive subscriber base – last week it announced its highest subscriber net adds since 2020 in Q1 of 2025 – interest in alternative streaming platforms is also on the rise. As a result of this industry growth, in the first quarter of 2025, Deezer has seen a revenue increase of 1.1% YoY, with Q1 2025 revenue sitting at €134 million. READ MORE: “Your subscription goes to the artist you listen to”: Deezer boss explains what it does differently to other st

Searching for inspiration? Reason Studios might have the perfect solution. The Swedish software company has just released Arpeggio Lab, a creative tool designed to spark ideas. Promising to be “a cure for creative block”, Arpeggio Lab is not only able to conjure up patterns, but is also able to push each pattern a step further. The tool can generate new ideas from patterns, fill in gaps and pluck out fresh melodies from chords. READ MORE: Sample like it’s 1994: Iconic sample editing software

The Met Gala is famously an event in which the world judges the eccentric fashion choices of entertainment’s elite, and this year didn’t disappoint. While the mainstream fixated on the looks donned by the likes of Zendaya, Gigi Hadid and Rihanna, it was hard for us music fans not to notice André 3000 – who turned up to the event with a grand piano on his back. To be fair, it was probably hard for anyone – music obsessive or not – to ignore such a getup. READ MORE: Plugin Boutique is hosting a

Until 15 May, Plugin Boutique is hosting an exclusive sale on Excite Audio plugins and bundles – and the savings range from 50% right up to a massive 78% off, if you know where to look… One of the hottest deals comes in the form of the Complete Excite Audio Bundle, which now costs just £239 rather than its usual price of £478. The bundle comes with all 16 of Excite Audio’s extensive library of plugins and instruments, from the Bloom series of vocal and instrumental effects, to visual analysis p

Djrum’s new album Under Tangled Silence is now out, and it’s a swirling blend of fractured rhythms, ambient washes, and warped acoustic textures. But for all its intricate sound design, the producer’s relationship with the tools of electronic music hasn’t always been so intuitive. “It took me a long time to be comfortable using synths at all,” Djrum – real name Felix Manuel – admits in a new interview with MusicRadar. “When I first started using them, I wasn’t very good at it and made sounds th

They say every penny counts, and a low-cost UK ticket levy has proven that is very much the case. The voluntary scheme was first introduced last year and asked artists to pay forward just £1 from every arena or stadium ticket sale – and it has already helped raise £500,000 for grassroots venues. According to a new statement from the LIVE Trust, the voluntary pledge of £1 per ticket has just amounted to half a million pounds. Plenty of artists have helped contribute towards the figure, with Ente

British producer Danny L Harle is shining a light on what he considers an “undervalued” skill among musicians today: taking the time to listen and reflect on one’s own music. Harle, who co-produced Dua Lipa’s 2024 hit album Radical Optimism and worked with the likes of Charli XCX and Caroline Polachek, is currently lending his expertise to the Amex Unsigned initiative — a mentorship program offering six unsigned artists the chance to work with him at London’s iconic Metropolis Studios. In a ne

Should producers and beatmakers be calling more upon sounds heard in everyday life when making music? TOKiMONSTA does, and it’s a key part of her artistic process. In a new episode of MusicTech’s My Forever Studio podcast – in which we sit down with producers and have them select gear for their fantasy Forever Studio – the veteran DJ and producer dives into her approach to using field recorders to source sounds for her beats. READ MORE: My Forever Studio: TOKiMONSTA nabs a historic synth As

Fancy taking a dive into the underbelly of the Berlin rave scene? Techno drama Rave On is set to debut later this month at Cannes Film Market, and it promises to be a “rave odyssey” like no other. Written and directed by Nikias Chryssos and Viktor Jakovleski, the film will sink viewers into the vibrant world of Berlin’s nightlife. The film is a “singular cinematic experience that blends a fictional narrative with a guerrilla documentary approach and immersive cinematography,” Variety reports.

Bastl Instruments has launched a new “experimental”, patchable sample player, inspired by its popular Kastle Drum synth launched in 2020. The new Kastle 2 Wave Bard brings the Kastle range “to the next level”, according to the brand, with user-uploadable samples, stereo, effects, plus better sync and patch capabilities. It’s compact and runs on 3 AA batteries or USB-C, and it “loves to jam” with other portable gear thanks to sync in/out ports and an audio input. READ MORE: Splice’s final inst