Naim reveals 2nd gen compact all-in-one Mu-so Qb streaming system

High end audio veteran Naim Audio caused something of a ripple on the home audio scene in 2014 with the release of the mighty Mu-so wireless music system. This was followed two years later by a more compact flavor called the Qb. We’re now in … Continue reading Naim reveals 2nd gen compact all-in-one Mu-so Qb streaming system

Mictic's motion-tracking wristbands turn movement into music

Mictic looks like a fun toy and a nifty tool for street performers

The Mictic body instrument is a pair of motion-sensing wristbands that connect to your phone via Bluetooth and then create music to match your movements, giving you the chance to play weird air-instruments, or generate a custom soundtrack for your dance moves.

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Fishman reveals MIDI guitar controller for the iPad generation

Five years ago, Fishman’s TriplePlay controller gave us the opportunity to wirelessly tap into an almost infinite world of digital sounds on our laptop. Now the company has unveiled a new version called the Connect that offers a similar exper… Continue reading Fishman reveals MIDI guitar controller for the iPad generation

Two-dimensional cellular automation game inspires retro synth

Regular readers will be familiar with the retro wooden wonders of Love Hultén. Over the years, the Swedish designer has created wood-encased games consoles, classic games, computer replicas and music makers. His latest project is called the E… Continue reading Two-dimensional cellular automation game inspires retro synth

Review: Cambridge Audio's Melomania 1 true wireless earphones

The Melomania 1 true wireless earphones cost less than Apple's latest AirPods, and have a much ...

A couple of weeks ago, Cambridge Audio entered the true wireless earphones space with the oddly-named Melomania 1. With up to 45 hours of use before needing to find a power outlet, will these cable-free earphones keep the music playing long after AirPods wearers are forced to sit in silence? We’ve been putting them to the test to find out.

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Roli swaps soft keys for solid with Lumi learning platform

The Seaboard Grand offered a pretty impressive take on expressive keyboard playing when it was revealed back in 2013. Instead of separate black and white keys, the Grand’s whole spongy surface was available as the playing area. Now Roli has c… Continue reading Roli swaps soft keys for solid with Lumi learning platform

Plynth scans album art to kick off Spotify playback

There are occasions when you might want to listen to some music but can’t be bothered – or are not able – to power up the turntable and break out the vinyl. Product developer Jono Matusky wanted a way to play his albums while working in his s… Continue reading Plynth scans album art to kick off Spotify playback

Cambridge Audio digs in for the long listen with Melomania 1 wireless earphones

It’s been almost five years since we featured the first truly wireless earphones, and now such things are almost as ubiquitous and varied as their cabled counterparts. Battery life can be quite short though, even Apple’s second generation Air… Continue reading Cambridge Audio digs in for the long listen with Melomania 1 wireless earphones

Incredible study shows music can help build the brains of premature babies

The vast majority of neural growth for a baby occurs during the last trimester of a pregnancy. When this process is disrupted, due to premature birth, neural networks can be impaired and the baby can ultimately develop neurodevelopmental diso… Continue reading Incredible study shows music can help build the brains of premature babies