About Music Production

Universal Audio launches LUNA 2.0, a digital audio workstation positioned for recording, editing, and mixing in music production workflows. The 2.0 release signals a new phase for users working in UA’s ecosystem, with an emphasis on streamlined sessions, creative tools, and clear workflows for home studio and professional environments. Producers gain an all‑in‑one environment to capture performances, arrange tracks, and finalize mixes without leaving the DAW. The update highlights continued investment in DAW development for creators seeking reliable performance, intuitive control, and sonically focused tools consolidated in a single platform for day‑to‑day work.

Antares introduces AutoTune 2026 and simplifies its product line to make vocal processing choices more straightforward for artists, engineers, and creators. The release consolidates tuning capabilities under a clearer version naming and is designed to reduce overlap between editions, making it easier to select a toolset for precise pitch correction, subtle assistance, or stylized effects. Studios and home producers benefit from a more unified path to consistent results across sessions and collaborators. The move reflects ongoing demand for efficient workflows, dependable real‑time performance, and compatibility with common recording setups used in contemporary music production across genres.

VOX launches APC travel guitars that incorporate a built‑in amplifier, onboard effects, and a rhythm machine in a compact instrument designed for portability. The APC concept targets players who want an all‑in‑one practice and writing companion that can deliver tones and grooves without external gear. Guitarists on the move gain plug‑and‑play convenience for warm‑up sessions, hotel writing, and spontaneous jams, while beginners get an approachable platform that encourages exploration. The integrated features support self‑contained practice and idea development, making the APC a flexible option for small spaces, travel scenarios, and quick capture of riffs without a traditional rig.

Sonarworks releases Virtual Monitoring PRO, a solution that lets creators capture their studio’s exact sound and reproduce it over headphones for consistent mix translation. The approach aligns listening on cans with the tonal balance and spatial cues of a room‑and‑speaker setup, enabling engineers to reference trusted environments when away from the desk. Producers can check balance, imaging, and low‑end decisions on the go, cross‑verify mixes outside the studio, and maintain a familiar baseline when collaborating remotely. The tool addresses a home‑studio challenge: achieving reliable monitoring in spaces where full‑range speakers and treated rooms are impractical.