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Spotify to layoff 1,500 staff in order to “cut costs”

The global job axing will result in the loss of around 17% of Spotify’s staff

New survey finds that most music fans want restrictions on AI in music-making

The data reveals that 74% of fans believe AI should not be used to impersonate artists without their consent

Chosen Masters launches free merchandise maker for artists

The audio mastering company sets the bar higher by relieving artists of merch overheads

New TikTok feature allows you to save songs directly to Spotify, Apple Music and more

The video platform has teamed up with a number of streaming platforms for its new "Add Song" feature

Here's all the new features included in Ableton Live 12

Ableton has overhauled its arrangement and added new devices, including a range of new synths

AI music platform Soundful launches "Collabs" series featuring famous producers

The new series will capture the artists' "sonic DNA" to create unique, AI-generated tracks evoking their sound

Over half of musicians say they would conceal the use of AI in their tracks

A study conducted by Pirate Studios revealed that only 48% of artists would be transparent about their use of artificial intelligence

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FL Studio launches 21.2 update with new AI mastering feature

Software company Image-Line has also included stem separation and a direct-to-streaming upload feature powered by DistroKid

Yamaha releases new keyboard Montage M

The latest version of the Japanese corporation's flagship workstation comes months after the discontinuation of the original Montage keyboard

Danny Tenaglia is auctioning off rare DJ and production gear

The auction includes his Roland TR-909 and an Oberheim DMX Midi

AIAIAI launch world's first wireless studio monitors, the UNIT-4

The new monitors have 20 hours of playback time, and have been created using 100% recycled materials

Bowers & Wilkins releases new Px7 S2e and special Px8 colourway

The premium audio brand have added a new Royal Burgundy finish to their flagship wireless headphone model and upgraded their Px7 S2 headphones

Moog Music releases statement after staff cuts at its headquarters

In a “new approach” the company have reportedly laid off over 30 workers in Asheville, North Carolina

AMSynths to release Roland clone DIODE-01, a new Eurorack module

The DIODE-01 mimics the Roland System 101 synthesiser module

Spotify will not ban AI-generated music, CEO confirms

It follows a recent surge in AI-made music hitting streaming platforms

Moog Music parent company inMusic cuts US manufacturing jobs

Just months since the acquisition, reports claim that over half of its staff have been let go

Technics announces new additions to SL-1200 turntables range

The upgraded turntables use digital technology to improve analog performance

Arturia recreate Roland TB-303 with emulated synth

The software version of the instrument adds a handful of new features

Review: AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ XE

The latest addition in AIAIAI’s TMA-2 series is another product confirming the brand's unwavering position at the forefront of sought-after DJ technology and audio equipment - and for a good reason

Apple files patent for MacBook Pro that can transform into a turntable

According to a patent, the "modular computing device" would be able to switch from laptop to a controller

Pioneer DJ introduces Google Drive access to rekordbox

The Cloud Library is now available to use with the latest version of rekordbox

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