Today’s digest covers the latest innovations shaking up the music production landscape — from AI-powered vocal tools and hybrid analog workflows to smarter DJ software redefining live performance.
As reported by Black Salt Audio, the company’s Artist Pass offers producers access to its Oxygen and Low Control plugins plus a complete mixing and mastering course catalog for just $12 monthly. This signals a push toward more accessible, subscription-based pro audio education and toolsets.
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Sonible introduces its Smart Vocal Bundle, featuring AI-assisted processing tools like smart:EQ 4, smart:deess, and smart:reverb 2, which adapt in real-time to vocals. As reported by Sonible, this blend of automation and precision underscores the growing dominance of AI in simplifying complex mixing tasks.
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Harrison Audio, via its Mixbus 11.1 and Creator Pack, emphasizes reclaiming analog feel in digital workflows. Joe Carrel’s demo showcases the tactile richness possible when bridging music production’s analog past with modern DAW flexibility. As reported by Harrison Audio, this aligns with a broader trend of “digital warmth” becoming a key differentiator.
Get Analog Sound Into Your Mix! – Harrison Mixbus 11.1, Creator Pack & D510 500 Series System
Easiest Way to Get Analog Sound Into Your Mix – Joe Carrel explores the most analog DAW available, Harrison’s Mixbus 11.1, along with its new Harrison Creator Pack and the D510 500 Series System. By combining the console-inspired workflow of Mixbus 11.1 with 500 Series processing via the ultra- versatile D510r rack, Joe creates a seamless bridge…
As reported by DJ.Studio, the platform now integrates real-time stem separation, allowing DJs to mash up tracks without switching between DAWs. This development signals an evolution toward seamless creative workflows for live performers and remixers alike.
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Stem separation is an absolute must for mashup creation, and adds a whole new dimension when creating DJ mixes! No need to extract from one DAW and load it into another, DJ.Studio is your Swiss Army Knife, ready when you need it! Try it out for FREE by commenting ‘STUDIO’…
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Together, these stories highlight how the boundaries between analog, digital, and AI audio tools continue to blur — empowering creators to produce faster, smarter, and with greater creative freedom. Stay tuned for more insights on emerging music technology trends.