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There’s no denying the convenience of true-wireless earphones, but audio quality can be less than stellar. Boutique in-ear-monitor maker Campfire Audio is promising an “out-of-this-world sound” from its first entry into the TWS space, the Orbit buds.Co… Continue reading Premium IEM brand finally goes wireless with Orbit earphones
Many mobile devices either rock a poor quality audio jack or don’t have one at all, so if you want to plug in your favorite legacy ear candy you’ll need a USB DAC to bridge the gap. Luxury audio brand Astell&Kern’s cable DAC has just entered its third … Continue reading A&K connects legacy headphones to modern audio gear with USB DAC
Synth wizards Critter & Guitari have launched a successor to the company’s first product – the Pocket Piano – in the shape of a portable music box called the 201, which sports six sound engines, a built-in speaker and a bunch of funky wooden keys.Conti… Continue reading Backpack-friendly synthesizer takes music creation portable
From the eerie tones of classic B-movie horror flicks to atmospheric warbling on modern music tracks, the Theremin is instantly recognizable. An open-source version called the Theremotion uses a Leap controller to add a new layer of expressive control…. Continue reading Theremotion brings complex gesture control to spooky non-touch instrument
Back in 2014, Australian audio brand Røde released an all-in-one USB condenser microphone that’s still a popular choice for podcasters and streaming content creators today. Now the company has announced an update with integrated preamp and onboard DSP…. Continue reading Røde launches plug-and-play condenser microphone with built-in preamp
The first project from Sweden’s Teenage Engineering was an art installation in 2007 comprising 22 wooden dolls that formed a singing ensemble. The absolut choir has now inspired the creation of a smaller collection that can voice a bunch of classic son… Continue reading Teenage Engineering gets choral with ensemble of singing wooden dolls
Canada’s this.is.Noise – the folks behind the Kickstarter-funded Noise Machine from 2020 – has launched an interesting MIDI controller on Indiegogo called the MIDI Blaster, which brings a new level of gesture control to music creation while also adding… Continue reading MIDI controller lights up music expression with the wave of a hand
Japanese music gear titan Roland is celebrating 50 years in business this year, and has combined the timeless beauty of wood with cutting-edge digital technology for its latest party piece – the 50th Anniversary Concept Model Piano.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Roland celebrates 50th anniversary with stunning concept piano
Following collaborations on the extraordinary Muon loudspeakers and the tasty Mu3 true wireless buds, high-end audio brand KEF has once again called on the creative talents of award-winning designer Ross Lovegrove for the gorgeous Mu7 wireless ANC head… Continue reading KEF muscles in on Sony ANC territory with Mu7 wireless headphones
Way back in January 2021, at the NAMM trade expo, Korg offered a brief sneak preview of a powerful new analog/digital drum machine, and then all went quiet. Now the “three-fold hybrid” Drumlogue has finally gone up for pre-order.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Korg finally launches versatile Drumlogue hybrid drum machine