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Roland brings its Zen-core synth engine to your computer
As part of its revamped Roland Cloud service, it’s also launching Zenology as a standalone VST instrument that can be used in your DAW of choice. The full version comes packed with over 3,500 different synth sounds and 80 drum kits.
Spotify Group Sessions give multiple people control over what you're playing
Spotify's latest beta feature allows two or more Premium users in the same household to share playback control with one another.
Synthspace recreates the physical presence of a modular synth in VR
Synthspace gives you the physicality of a modular synth in VR, just without the over-the-top costs.
Stream Dischord Records’ entire discography for free on Bandcamp
Dischord is one of the most prolific independent music labels. You can now stream its entire discography for free on Bandcamp.
SoundCloud will host live music shows on Twitch
And while streaming isn’t a completely fulfilling replacement for going to shows or spotting that rare LP, SoundCloud hopes to at least fill the void a bit with some live content on Twitch.
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Bandcamp will waive its fees every first Friday of the month until July
If you want to support independent musicians, Bandcamp isn't taking a cut of sales today and on the first Friday of June and July.
SiriusXM extends free Premium streaming offer through May
SiriusXM will make its Premier Streaming plan free through May 31st.
Deezer tries using AI to find the naughty words in songs
Deezer is exploring the use of AI to automatically detect explicit lyrics in songs, although there's clearly work to be done before it's ready.
Joué Play is a cheap, simple and customizable MIDI controller
The Joué Play lowers the price -- $289 with four overlays -- and adds a companion app that allows you to quickly and easily start making music with built in sounds. In fact, if you ask the company, it think the Play will appeal to even those who can’t play an instrument, but want to make music.
Apple Music is available on Samsung Smart TVs
Apple Music is coming to TV devices beyond the Apple TV -- it's now available for Samsung sets.
Soundation's collaborative DAW is like Google Docs for music
Soundation's DAW now comes with real-time collaboration.
A bunch of Arturia's music software is on sale for half off
Arturia is discounting a bunch of its music-making software.
Sonos Radio is the company's first foray into original content
But today, the company is making its first foray into content with the launch of Sonos Radio.
Travis Scott is going on tour in 'Fortnite' starting April 23rd
Travis Scott is launching an experience in 'Fortnite' that includes a concert tour and in-game items.
Overbridge 2 tears down the wall between your PC and your synth
But now Overbridge 2 is finally and officially here.
Spotify lets you hide bad songs on playlists you didn't make
If you hide a song, Spotify will automatically skip it every time you listen to a playlist.
ZOIA review: A complex and rewarding modular effects pedal
Empress Effects ZOIA is unquestionably a one-of-a-kind effects pedal. Its interface can be daunting at times, but it puts an almost limitless number of sounds at your feet.
Arturia's KeyStep Pro MIDI controller is out now for $399
Arturia's KeyStep Pro, though, puts a lot of emphasis on the "Pro." The KeyStep Pro is out today, and though Arturia charges $449 plus $70 for shipping, retailers like Musician's Friend are selling it for $399 with free shipping.
YouTube Music adds an Explore tab to help you find new music
It's taken a while, but YouTube is about to ditch its Hotlist tab in favor of a more useful Explore section that highlights new music for you to stream.

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