About Music Production

IK Multimedia introduces a portable hardware unit that corrects headphone response to emulate the soundstage of professional studio monitors, enabling more monitor-like imaging on headphones. The approach targets more consistent monitoring for producers working in home or mobile setups.

Behringer unveils the CZ-1 Mini, a compact reinterpretation of Casio’s classic CZ-1 phase distortion synthesizer. The design aims to deliver the recognizable PD character in a smaller, modernized format for contemporary setups.

Jacob Collier describes AI-generated results as “almost too perfect to be interesting” and says he has been trying to “bully” AI into more creative behavior. He frames the push as a way to provoke unexpected musical ideas beyond default polish.

John Legend outlines his approach to the craft of songwriting and announces a new Splice INSTRUMENT pack. The release provides producers with a fresh resource aligned with his musical perspective.