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LEC Studios opens Miami recording facility with SSL ORIGIN
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LEC Studios opens Miami recording facility with SSL ORIGIN

Demand for immersive audio is behind the Doral complex, which now gives artists stereo, surround and Dolby Atmos rooms in one place.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Solid State Logic desks power The Voice France mix
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Solid State Logic desks power The Voice France mix

Four linked desks helped keep vocals clear and the live mix consistent on TF1's The Voice - La plus belle voix, with backup paths for faults.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last month
Apple Creator Studio gets AI editing & Pixelmator links
Generative AI

Apple Creator Studio gets AI editing & Pixelmator links

Users can now edit images and clips more directly inside Apple's apps, as the latest update adds AI tools and tighter Pixelmator links.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Google adds AI agents and mobile apps to creative Flow tools
Software-as-a-Service

Google adds AI agents and mobile apps to creative Flow tools

Creators can now edit songs section by section and build custom workflows as Google widens its AI production tools to mobile devices worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Hands-on review: Apple Creator Studio earns its keep
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on review: Apple Creator Studio earns its keep

Apple Creator Studio bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro in a smartly priced subscription that genuinely helps Mac and iPad creators.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Solid State Logic launches portable TCA Tour system
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Solid State Logic launches portable TCA Tour system

Broadcast crews can now move a full System T setup between venues more easily, with Solid State Logic's new unit due to ship in July 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Anthropic links Claude to Adobe, Blender & Ableton
Marketing Technologies

Anthropic links Claude to Adobe, Blender & Ableton

Creative professionals can now use Claude inside Adobe, Blender and Ableton to automate tasks, search docs and move work between apps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
AEA launches NUVO Flight microphone kit for studios
Digital Entertainment

AEA launches NUVO Flight microphone kit for studios

Engineers can now cover near-, mid- and far-field sessions with one kit, sold in a flight case for USD $3,399.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Jungle City installs world-first SSL ORIGIN EVO
Digital Entertainment

Jungle City installs world-first SSL ORIGIN EVO

The new 32-channel desk gives Jungle City greater flexibility for recording and mixing, as Ann Mincieli overhauls North Studio.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Google expands Lyria 3 Pro music tool across products
Physical Security

Google expands Lyria 3 Pro music tool across products

Longer AI-generated tracks are now available to businesses, developers and subscribers as Google widens access to its music model across products.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech
Wearables

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech

Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Google adds Gemini AI tool to generate short music tracks
Physical Security

Google adds Gemini AI tool to generate short music tracks

Google's Gemini app can now spin 30-second AI songs from text or images using its new Lyria 3 model, with built-in SynthID watermarks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2026

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Alacran Group Studios installs Augspurger monitors
Music Production

Alacran Group Studios installs Augspurger monitors

The upgrade is already helping the Miami Beach studio speed up mix decisions and attract more bookings from visiting artists and DJs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Solid State Logic names Algam EKO Italy distributor
Partner Programmes

Solid State Logic names Algam EKO Italy distributor

Italian broadcasters and studios gain a new support route as Algam EKO takes on Solid State Logic's console distribution with immediate effect.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
SM Entertainment installs SSL Oracle at Seoul studio
Pro Tools

SM Entertainment installs SSL Oracle at Seoul studio

It streamlines K-pop mixing by letting engineers recall complex session settings instantly, cutting setup time and easing pressure in Seoul.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Arch Audio completes first Oracle tracking session
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Arch Audio completes first Oracle tracking session

The new desk's recall features helped a Chattanooga studio keep a two-day tracking session on schedule without resetting analogue settings.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Oxford installs Harrison console in new humanities centre
EduTech

Oxford installs Harrison console in new humanities centre

The new setup will let Oxford students record live ensembles across connected rooms more easily, while teaching them on an analogue desk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026