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[Music Production] Sam Willings ➡ Fouk on 25 years of making music, staying inspired, and the techniques behind their sound
Fouk on 25 years of making music, staying inspired, and the techniques behind their sound
Daniel Leseman and Hans Peeman started making trance in their attic at age 14 in 1999, but it wasn’t until their early 30s that they found their true creative calling with Fouk and their vinyl-first label, Outplay. The Dutch producers have since become beloved in the underground deep house scene, thanks to a sophisticated, distinct […]
musictech.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:20 AM
[Music Production] Sam Willings ➡ Fouk on 25 years of making music, staying inspired, and the techniques behind their sound
[Music Production] Jef ➡ Blackstar Artist FR: Perfect Power For Your Amp Modeler?
Blackstar Artist FR: Perfect Power For Your Amp Modeler? - gearnews.com
The Blackstar Artist FR loudspeakers deliver perfect performance for anyone working with modeling technology or floorboards.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:20 AM
[Music Production] Jef ➡ Blackstar Artist FR: Perfect Power For Your Amp Modeler?
[Music Production] Stefan Wyeth ➡ sE Electronics X1 A 2C 25th Anniversary: A Limited Edition in Red and White
sE Electronics X1 A 2C 25th Anniversary: A Limited Edition in Red and White - gearnews.com
To celebrate 25 years in business, sE Electronics has released a special edition of its popular X1 A condenser microphone in two striking colours.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:20 AM
[Music Production] Stefan Wyeth ➡ sE Electronics X1 A 2C 25th Anniversary: A Limited Edition in Red and White
[Music Production] ➡ What QR Codes Can Teach Us About Dolby Atmos Adoption
What QR Codes Can Teach Us About Dolby Atmos Adoption | Production Expert
Immersive audio is often discussed as a technical breakthrough, but history suggests that may be missing the point. QR codes were better than barcodes from the start, yet convenience, not capability, decided their fate. The same forces may already be shaping the future of Dolby Atmos.
www.production-expert.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:10 AM
[Music Production] ➡ What QR Codes Can Teach Us About Dolby Atmos Adoption
[Music Production] John Pickford ➡ I’m deeply impressed by the AKG C114 — you can’t buy a better mic at this price
I’m deeply impressed by the AKG C114 — you can’t buy a better mic at this price
The flagship of AKG’s new C-Series, the C114, impresses with its multi-pattern versatility and inherent sound quality
musictech.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:10 AM
[Music Production] John Pickford ➡ I’m deeply impressed by the AKG C114 — you can’t buy a better mic at this price
[Music Production] Callum Hall ➡ IK Multimedia partners with Heiga Studios
IK Multimedia partners with Heiga Studios
IK Multimedia have partnered with Miami-based Heiga Studios to release the Heiga Studios Amp Series for ToneX, a new collection of premium Tone Models captured from the studio’s extensive amplifier collection.
www.soundonsound.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:35 AM
[Music Production] Callum Hall ➡ IK Multimedia partners with Heiga Studios
[eReader News] Michael Kozlowski ➡ Amazon, B&N and Pockebook should release Page-Turn
Remotes
Remotes
Amazon, B&N and Pockebook should release Page-Turn Remotes
Given the success of the Kobo Remote page-turn hardware, should Amazon, Barnes
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January 28, 2026 at 7:36 AM
[eReader News] Michael Kozlowski ➡ Amazon, B&N and Pockebook should release Page-Turn
Remotes
Remotes
[Music Production] Harry Levin ➡ Ashun Sound Machines’ Leviasynth is an immense 16-voice algorithmic synthesizer
Ashun Sound Machines' Leviasynth is an immense 16-voice algorithmic synthesizer
ASM's Leviasynth is a massive device flaunting 8 oscillators, 13 envelopes, 5 LFOs, and 18 digital filter modes.
musictech.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:35 AM
[Music Production] Harry Levin ➡ Ashun Sound Machines’ Leviasynth is an immense 16-voice algorithmic synthesizer
[Music Production] Harry Levin ➡ Casio’s SX-C1 is a handheld sampler with a focus on fun
Casio's SX-C1 is a handheld sampler with a focus on fun
Casio's SX-C1 sampler prototype was on display at NAMM. Details on the release are still under wraps, however.
musictech.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:35 AM
[Music Production] Harry Levin ➡ Casio’s SX-C1 is a handheld sampler with a focus on fun
[eReader News] Nathan Groezinger ➡ Amazon Needs to Show Which Kindle eBooks are Available as EPUBs
Amazon Needs to Show Which Kindle eBooks are Available as EPUBs
Last week Amazon started allowing Kindle customers to download DRM-free Kindle ebooks in EPUB format, but there are some obvious flaws with the system.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:02 AM
[eReader News] Nathan Groezinger ➡ Amazon Needs to Show Which Kindle eBooks are Available as EPUBs
[Music Production] ➡ Strymon introduces the NightSky plugin - Reverberant Synthesis
Just a moment...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:10 PM
[Music Production] ➡ Strymon introduces the NightSky plugin - Reverberant Synthesis
[Music Production] ➡ Electronik Sound Lab releases AbyssFX - Reverb and spatial destruction plugin for Windows
Just a moment...
www.kvraudio.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:10 PM
[Music Production] ➡ Electronik Sound Lab releases AbyssFX - Reverb and spatial destruction plugin for Windows
[eReader News] Michael Kozlowski ➡ Kobo Releases their 2025 Book Report on Canadian Reading
Habits
Habits
Kobo Releases their 2025 Book Report on Canadian Reading Habits
Here are the 2025 recap insights from Rakuten Kobo, which has just
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January 27, 2026 at 10:41 PM
[eReader News] Michael Kozlowski ➡ Kobo Releases their 2025 Book Report on Canadian Reading
Habits
Habits
[Music Production] ➡ “I hope my music and music films will ease some of the unwarranted stress and threats you are experiencing from our unpopular and hopefully temporary government”: Neil Young gives the people of Greenland the gift of musicians
“I hope my music and music films will ease some of the unwarranted stress and threats you are experiencing from our unpopular and hopefully temporary government”: Neil Young gives the people of Greenland the gift of musicians
And he reiterates why he’s still boycotting Amazon
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January 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM
[Music Production] ➡ “I hope my music and music films will ease some of the unwarranted stress and threats you are experiencing from our unpopular and hopefully temporary government”: Neil Young gives the people of Greenland the gift of musicians
[Music Production] synthhead ➡ The Best New Synths & Electronic Music Gear Of The 2026 NAMM Show
The Best New Synths & Electronic Music Gear Of The 2026 NAMM Show
Here’s our take on the best of the 2026 NAMM Show. Did we miss anything that wowed you? Do you think some instruments don’t live up to the hype.
www.synthtopia.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:25 PM
[Music Production] synthhead ➡ The Best New Synths & Electronic Music Gear Of The 2026 NAMM Show
[Music Production] synthhead ➡ Native Instruments Files For Preliminary Insolvency
Native Instruments Files For Preliminary Insolvency
Preliminary Insolvency is a court-orded phase where an adminstrator steps in to protect debtors assets, and to see if changes can be made to enable a company to stabilize its financial situation.
www.synthtopia.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:25 PM
[Music Production] synthhead ➡ Native Instruments Files For Preliminary Insolvency
[Music Production] Stefan Wyeth ➡ Strymon NightSky Plugin: A Creative Synth-like Reverb
Strymon NightSky Plugin: A Creative Synth-like Reverb - gearnews.com
The Strymon NightSky Plugin allows you to pitch your reverbs to a selection of different scales and modes and shape them with creative tools.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:50 PM
[Music Production] Stefan Wyeth ➡ Strymon NightSky Plugin: A Creative Synth-like Reverb
[Music Production] ➡ “Ask any of the people who have played with him… he’s incredibly talented, but very mysterious”: Dave Mustaine admits he nearly passed on Marty Friedman for Megadeth because he didn’t like his hair
“Ask any of the people who have played with him… he’s incredibly talented, but very mysterious”: Dave Mustaine admits he nearly passed on Marty Friedman for Megadeth because he didn’t like his hair
But then he heard Friedman play...
www.musicradar.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:35 PM
[Music Production] ➡ “Ask any of the people who have played with him… he’s incredibly talented, but very mysterious”: Dave Mustaine admits he nearly passed on Marty Friedman for Megadeth because he didn’t like his hair
[Music Production] Callum Hall ➡ Loudness Penalty Studio updated to version 1.5
Loudness Penalty Studio updated to version 1.5
A free update has been released for MeterPlugs' Loudness Penalty Studio, bringing a range of performance improvements, new analysis tools and expanded reporting features in version 1.5.
www.soundonsound.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:05 PM
[Music Production] Callum Hall ➡ Loudness Penalty Studio updated to version 1.5
[Music Production] ➡ “Avril and I thought, ‘Let’s just make up the most stupid opening line for a song’”: How Avril Lavigne channeled her punk rock influences and her personal life into the monster hit she describes as “a super special song to me”
“Avril and I thought, ‘Let’s just make up the most stupid opening line for a song’”: How Avril Lavigne channeled her punk rock influences and her personal life into the monster hit she describes as “a super special song to me”
“I wrote it about my high school experience”
www.musicradar.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
[Music Production] ➡ “Avril and I thought, ‘Let’s just make up the most stupid opening line for a song’”: How Avril Lavigne channeled her punk rock influences and her personal life into the monster hit she describes as “a super special song to me”
[Music Production] Jef ➡ Guitar Journal: Wham, Bam, Thank You NAMM!
Guitar Journal: Wham, Bam, Thank You NAMM! - gearnews.com
NAMM: Friedman teased PX20 and VX30, Two-Rock launch the Studio Overdrive, and Mad Professor minify the Super Black!
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January 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
[Music Production] Jef ➡ Guitar Journal: Wham, Bam, Thank You NAMM!
[Music Production] ➡ “The first step toward accessing critical mental health support”: Backline launches first mental health support line dedicated to musicians
“The first step toward accessing critical mental health support”: Backline launches first mental health support line dedicated to musicians
B-LINE links music professionals to trained counsellors
www.musicradar.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:55 PM
[Music Production] ➡ “The first step toward accessing critical mental health support”: Backline launches first mental health support line dedicated to musicians
[Music Production] simon.arblaster@futurenet.com (Simon Arblaster) ➡ The best new guitar gear of NAMM 2026: More effects, more amps, more guitars and more tech than ever
The best new guitar gear of NAMM 2026: More effects, more amps, more guitars and more tech than ever
MusicRadar's Rob Laing carried the weight of the guitar world on his shoulders as he single-handedly took on the NAMM Show 2026... and survived to tell the tale
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January 27, 2026 at 5:55 PM
[Music Production] simon.arblaster@futurenet.com (Simon Arblaster) ➡ The best new guitar gear of NAMM 2026: More effects, more amps, more guitars and more tech than ever
[Music Production] Marcus Schmahl ➡ Arturia, Xils Lab, IrcamLAB: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
Arturia, Xils Lab, IrcamLAB: 3 Ultimate Software Deals! - gearnews.com
This week, Arturia, Xils Lab, and IrcamLAB are offering software deals that focus on substance rather than presets and quick effects.
www.gearnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM
[Music Production] Marcus Schmahl ➡ Arturia, Xils Lab, IrcamLAB: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
[Music Production] Sam Roche ➡ Native Instruments enters preliminary insolvency
Native Instruments enters preliminary insolvency
It's unclear at this time what the news will mean for existing users of Massive, Kontakt, Maschine and any of the brand's other industry leading products.
musictech.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM
[Music Production] Sam Roche ➡ Native Instruments enters preliminary insolvency