Ad feature with EastWest Sounds. Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix know a thing or two about samples. Over the course of an almost 30-year creative partnership, the pair have raised the bar time and again, releasing wildly popular instruments, racking up industry awards, and pioneering new levels of musical realism. So, when they say composers need a new...

Last November, a charming little synthesiser started popping up around TikTok. While it was only in its prototype phase, the HiChord had people thoroughly intrigued. Over the following months, users eagerly watched the dreamy retro synth’s development. After six months of trial and error, the HiChord is finally ready. And the loyal fans made their...

Music sampling service Tracklib has unveiled Sounds, a new feature allowing producers to access a range of authentically recorded, royalty-free loops and one-shots. Sounds complements Tracklib’s existing library of song samples, making it a convenient one-stop shop for music producers who subscribe to Tracklib’s service. READ MORE: The samples used...

Reason Studios has announced the latest iteration of its Reason DAW software, and with a heavy focus on workflow improvement, Reason 13 may be the company’s most streamlined and intuitive release yet. It isn’t out until June, but we’ve been given a glimpse in advance. READ MORE: “Reason’s competition is actually Netflix and Steam”: CEO Niklas Agevik...

SoundCloud has launched ‘Buzzing Playlists’, a new “fan-powered” feature that spotlights up-and-coming artists and their music. Updated weekly, these playlists are sourced from Next Pro artists (Soundcloud’s paid subscription program) who have opted in to have their tracks analysed by First Fans. The feature will help expose artists to more listeners,...

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been spotted DJing at a youth club ahead of the city’s mayoral election. In a video shared by The Telegraph, the Labour Party incumbent can be seen playing a “mini set” at Croydon Voluntary Action, mixing Dancing Queen by Abba with Jack Harlow’s Lovin’ On Me. Khan was also heard telling the audience: “You know you wanna...