Building on Shazam tech, Apple will pay artists and producers for tracks in DJ mixes

As Apple Music expands its selection of DJ mixes, it’s also set to compensate artists and producers. Here’s how it will work.

ROLI hits reboot, files for administration, as it shifts to beginners and subscriptions

ROLI has filed for administration and will reboot as beginner-focused Luminary as the company struggles with losses. Current employees remain, and even the Seaboard is apparently coming back in stock – but this could be a cautionary tale for “hypergrowth” in music making.

Peter Kirn - September 3, 2021

Sequential is now a fully-owned Focusrite subsidiary; Dave Smith announcement

It’s consolidation season fo the industry. And Focusrite has just acquired legendary synth maker Sequential, alongside names like Adam Audio and Novation.

Peter Kirn - April 27, 2021

All the Apple Event news: More M1, Podcast Subscriptions, and don’t lose your keys

Peter Kirn - April 20, 2021

Native Instruments and iZotope now sister companies, with backing from Francisco Partners

Peter Kirn - March 11, 2021

Teenage Engineering are going deeper into consumer design, with startup Nothing

Peter Kirn - February 25, 2021

Native Instruments exec shakeup: Daniel Haver and Mate Galic are out as CEO and President

Peter Kirn - August 12, 2020

Bandcamp is an ecosystem; this guide explains how that can help your music grow

Peter Kirn - February 14, 2020

Where is NI headed? Some official and unofficial answers

Peter Kirn - September 4, 2019

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