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Audio-Technica introduces the ATH-ADX7000, a flagship open-back (“open-air”) headphone positioned at the top of the company’s range. The model targets critical listening where a wide soundstage and natural imaging are essential, making it a candidate for mix evaluation, mastering reference checks, and immersive music enjoyment in quiet environments. The open design favors spaciousness over isolation, so it suits home studios and control rooms rather than tracking in loud rooms. For music production and detailed playback, the ATH-ADX7000 emphasizes transparency that helps producers, engineers, and discerning listeners assess balance, depth, and nuance across complex arrangements.

Behringer launches the UB-Xa Mini, a small-footprint analogue polyphonic synthesizer intended to bring multi-voice sound design to tighter spaces. The “Mini” format points to a space-saving approach for producers and keyboardists who want poly textures without committing to a larger chassis, making it a practical fit for desks, portable rigs, and home studios. As an analog poly, it is positioned for pads, stacked chords, arpeggios, and layered sequences that underpin a wide range of genres. The release adds a compact option to Behringer’s synth lineup, giving music-makers a polyphonic instrument that aims to streamline setup while broadening tonal possibilities in production workflows.

QMusic opens applications for $60,000 in music scholarships dedicated to Queensland artists, offering financial backing to accelerate creative work and professional growth. The funding pool supports applicants seeking to advance skills, develop new projects, and build sustainable careers in the state’s music ecosystem, with scope for songwriting, performance, production, and related disciplines. By directing resources to artists based in Queensland, the program aims to lower barriers to progress and stimulate activity across genres and experience levels. Eligible artists can apply now for a share of the $60,000 through QMusic, with criteria and submission details provided via the organisation.