The news we never wanted to hear has arrived: Native Instruments has filed for preliminary insolvency in Germany. For years, the DJ and producer community has asked why Traktor hardware stagnated and Maschine updates slowed down. Now, following the collapse of the "Soundwide" supergroup, we finally have our answer.
The PreSonus to Fender Studio One rebrand has some producers worried, but here's why Fender Studio Pro 8 and the new Motion controllers represent evolution, not destruction, for one of the best DAWs on the market.
Sync licensing is the new royalty goldmine. Learn the definitive 4-step process for getting your tracks placed in film, games, and TV. We break down metadata mastery, the role of Performing Rights Organizations (PROs), and the best pitch strategies, naming specific companies like BMG and Epidemic Sound.
Jay-Z's Roc Nation has opened its distribution arm to all artists, promising powerful analytics and a robust platform. But is the 85/15 royalty split and the detailed Terms of Use a game changer or a hidden trap for independent producers and DJs? Dive into the real benefits, potential drawbacks, and uncover who this service is truly designed for.
The Serato SLAB is the first dedicated controller for Serato Studio, and it’s an immediate threat to the long-standing dominance of Native Instruments’ Maschine. We analyze why the SLAB's unique DJ-to-Producer workflow and Stems integration could force NI to completely rethink the future of the Maschine ecosystem.
If you’re searching for headphones that blend honest sound, all-day comfort and a price tag that won’t sting, the KRK KNS-6402 is a legit pick for any studio setup.
Streaming has transformed how we consume music—and has become the industry’s biggest revenue source—yet for many musicians, the fight for fair royalties is far from over. While platforms like Spotify celebrate record-breaking payouts, artists and songwriters continue to ask the same question: Why does so little of that money reach the people making the music?
If you want real studio sound on a real-world budget, the KRK Kreate Series flat-out delivers. After weeks with the Kreate 3 and Kreate 8—both on DJ duty and mix detail in my studio—I’m convinced KRK just raised the bar for what affordable monitors can do in 2025.
AI is no longer a distant promise in music production—it’s here, and it’s changing everything. From songwriting and mastering to copyright debates and creative breakthroughs, here’s how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way music is made, shared, and experienced in 2025.
Video podcasts are changing the game for DJs, producers, and creators everywhere. With platforms like Spotify and YouTube prioritizing video, the music and podcasting worlds are embracing a new era of storytelling, audience engagement, and brand building.