Something interesting is happening in the world of AI music. What was once a Wild West of devil-may-care capitalism has recently taken on a decidedly conciliatory tone. Ethics, responsibility, transparency, principles – these are the buzzwords peppered through the press releases and mission statements of major players and start-ups alike.
The new module is based on the same digital synthesis engine as Sonicware’s ELZ_1 play, but trims down that instrument’s already somewhat compact form factor to fit into a pint-sized hardware box, ditching the original’s button keyboard in the process.
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of a new addition to the G-STEEL line of G-SHOCK shock-resistant watches. Combining signature G-SHOCK toughness with a sleek metal exterior, the new GST-W1000 brings out the beauty of metal with a multi-component construction featuring different finishes applied to individual surfaces.
The manufacturers have been working with the Rush drummer for a couple of years, developing the AN1465 snare. According to TAMA, during the course of refining the drum, Nilles focused on three things: a deep low end “that enhances her expressive range”, clear snare wire definition that “preserves every note even in the most intricate passages”
Guitar Center and Eric Clapton have teamed up once more for an exclusive collection featuring limited edition electric and acoustic guitars from Martin, Fender, and PRS – plus a special signature set of electric guitar strings from Ernie Ball.
Technics has announced that they’re issuing a special limited-edition 55th anniversary turntable next month. And they are genuinely limited – only 12,000 of them will be sold globally and each one will feature an individually engraved anniversary badge with its serial number.
AI music platform Suno is rarely out of the headlines at the moment: in the past few weeks alone, the company was defeated in a landmark lawsuit brought by German performing rights society GEMA, introduced new download limits and audio watermarking technology, and inked a major licensing deal with BMG.
The original MicroKorg is a tough act to follow. Released in 2002, the MicroKorg dominated its corner of the synth market in a way that few other instruments have this side of the Millenium, shifting units in the hundreds of thousands over the course of two decades.
The story of Seiko began in 1881 when its founder, Kintaro Hattori, opened a shop in Tokyo’s Ginza district for the sale and repair of timepieces. In the years since, the company has grown alongside Japan’s largest metropolis.
Gretsch has added the super popular CVT its entry level Streamliner series, offering the dual-humbucker electric guitar
