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New EU AI Act Has Global Impact on Audio Production
New EU AI Act Has Global Impact on Audio Production
By Steve Harvey. The European Union's new AI Act goes into effect today; here's how does it affects audio professionals around the world.
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Miking Up Merlefest 2026
 
Miking Up Merlefest 2026
DPA mics were used in an effort to ensure Bluegrass was presented without coloration.
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Dangerous Music Launches BAX EQ Plug-in
 
Dangerous Music Launches BAX EQ Plug-in
Dangerous Music has teamed with Acustica Audio and Studio DMI to release a new plug-in based on its BAX EQ.
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Beat Panner 1.1 Debuts with Object Metadata Automation
 
Beat Panner 1.1 Debuts with Object Metadata Automation
Sound Particles' Beat Panner has added some new tricks with the release of V1.1.
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SSL Readies for IBC 2026
 
SSL Readies for IBC 2026
At IBC 2026, SSL will demonstrate its evolving System T audio platform.
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Robert Margouleff on Recording Stevie Wonder’s “Living for the City”
Robert Margouleff on Recording Stevie Wonder’s “Living for the City”
By Robert Margouleff. The legendary engineer shares how the classic Stevie Wonder single 'Living For The City' came together in this excerpt from his new memoir, Shaping Sounds.
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