RANE SYSTEM ONE: Say goodbye to your laptop with the world’s first motorised standalone DJ systemRANE has unveiled the SYSTEM ONE, a new all-in-one DJ system that marries the tactile feel of motorised platters and the freedom of a fully standalone setup.
Billed as the world’s first motorised standalone DJ unit, it’s also the first RANE product to run Engine DJ onboard, letting DJs to mix seamlessly across USB drives, SD cards, streaming services and software sources without interruption.

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In real-world terms, that means open-format DJs can finally ditch the laptop without giving anything up. You can rock up with a USB stick – or rely entirely on streaming – while still keeping that familiar, vinyl-style control under your hands. The embedded Engine DJ operating system handles the heavy lifting in the background, bringing built-in Wi-Fi, onboard sampling, FX, lighting control and Stems in a way that’s designed to work without breaking your flow mid-set.
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At the centre of it all are 7.2-inch aluminum motorised platters, paired with a 7-inch HD vertical touchscreen that displays Engine DJ’s new RGB waveforms and customisable views, keeping navigation quick and distraction-free.
“The fact that I don’t need to bring my laptop anymore is amazing,” says three-time DMC World DJ Championships DJ, Craze. “The Engine [DJ] waveforms are super clean and clear; I couldn’t believe how easy it was to migrate my music library.”
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A big part of that flexibility comes from the new OmniSource architecture which lets DJs mix freely between music stored on USB drives, SD cards, an internal hard drive, cloud libraries, and streaming services like Apple Music, Beatport, Beatsource, TIDAL, and SoundCloud Go+.
SYSTEM ONE also supports Serato DJ Pro and Algoriddim djay, with Spotify integration coming in early 2026. Additionally, three dedicated Playlist Bank buttons make jumping between different libraries quick and painless.
Stems are deeply integrated into the workflow too, with Instant Acapella and Instrumental buttons, a dedicated 4-part Stems pad mode and Stem Level EQ for live mashups and edits. Tracks can be pre-rendered for Stems using Engine DJ Desktop, with onboard Stems rendering set to arrive in early 2026.
On the hardware side, we’ve got RANE’s MagFour crossfader and Precision Feel channel faders, complete with adjustable tension, contour controls, and on-screen calibration. Audio and I/O are equally flexible, with XLR and RCA main outputs, booth outs with a 10-band EQ, Bluetooth audio, dual XLR combo mic inputs with EQ and FX, and a front-panel aux input with a dedicated volume knob.
The RANE SYSTEM ONE is available now, priced at $2,499/€2,499/£2,199. It’s not cheap – but if you’ve been waiting for a setup that feels like real decks while cutting the laptop out of the equation, this might finally be the one.
Learn more at RANE DJ.
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Roland’s GO:MIXER STUDIO brings “studio-grade” recording to your iPhone or iPadAhead of this year’s highly anticipated NAMM Show, Roland has unveiled the latest member of its GO:MIXER family of portable interfaces with the GO:MIXER STUDIO.
Described as a “studio-grade” audio mixer and interface compatible with iPhone, iPad and Mac/Windows computers, the GO:MIXER STUDIO offers 12 input channels and six outputs in a super compact form factor, allowing producers and content creators to capture audio from multiple input sources in any location.

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With the GO:MIXER STUDIO, creators can capture videos using their device’s camera, but trade its built-in microphone for a more pro-grade mic, for example, plugged in via the interface. Additionally, the unit offers up to 24-bit/192kHz recording, for audio resolution “that rivals that of top studios”.

In terms of ins and outs, the GO:MIXER STUDIO features two XLR mic/line inputs, as well as a dedicated guitar/bass input, plus ¼” inputs for stereo instruments like keyboards or electronic drum kits. There’s also an aux input for additional stereo sources, with TRRS support for bidirectional audio with mobile devices.
For monitoring, the unit sports a ¼” jack for standard studio headphones, as well as a mini jack for wired ear buds. Two ¼” line outputs are also available for connection to a speaker system in a studio, for example.
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There’s also a suite of onboard effects, including a three-band EQ, as well as a compressor and reverb modelled after studio processors. This processing can be applied both during recording or in monitoring only.
The GO:MIXER STUDIO is powered by connection to an iOS mobile device or computer, an external adapter or a USB mobile battery. There’s also an integrated mount to secure the device to a tripod.
In addition, there’s also a GO:MIXER Cam App for iOS, which Roland says “surpasses the capabilities of standard camera apps, allowing users to capture multitrack audio alongside videos.
The GO:MIXER STUDIO is available now for $299.
Learn more at Roland.
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Reloop Flux Go is a pocket-sized, two-channel DVS interface for Serato DJ ProReloop has released the Flux Go, a compact USB-C DVS audio interface for Serato that distils the essentials of its flagship Flux into a smaller, more portable form factor.
Designed as a cheaper, two-channel alternative to the original three-channel unit, the Flux Go is aimed at DJs who want a reliable DVS solution that’s easy to travel with – or keep on hand as a gig-ready backup.

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Measuring just 115 × 82 × 26mm and weighing 168g, the Flux Go is genuinely pocket-sized, yet still delivers a full professional DVS workflow. It features dual stereo inputs and outputs, is bus-powered over USB-C for both power and audio, and includes a dedicated ground terminal for turntables – effectively turning any compatible mixer into a Serato-ready setup with minimal fuss.
Like its larger sibling, the Flux Go automatically unlocks the full versions of Serato DJ Pro and Serato DVS. The interface offers true Plug ‘n’ Play operation with USB-C devices and is class-compliant with macOS. Meanwhile, ASIO drivers for Windows users provide almost latency-free performance.
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Flexibility is a key part of the design as well. Each input can be switched independently between phono and line via DIP switches, allowing the interface to work seamlessly with turntables, CDJs and other media players. Reloop says the unit is equally well suited to professional DJs looking for a dependable backup interface and newcomers stepping into the world of digital vinyl systems.
Beyond DJ duties, the Flux Go also doubles as a studio sound card. Its crystal-clear 24-bit/96 kHz D/A converters deliver high-quality, ultra-low latency audio for recording and playback, while the adjustable headphone output makes it useful for monitoring and general studio tasks. The unit is compatible with all major DAWs as well, extending its usefulness beyond the booth.
Built with a lightweight yet durable housing and an extended edge design to protect its connections, the Flux Go is clearly designed for life on the road. Whether you’re working in tight spaces, travelling light, or looking for an affordable backup solution that supports Serato, the Flux Go is here to deliver.
The Reloop Flux Go will be available from early February, priced at $299.99/€219.99/£189.99.
Learn more at Reloop.

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AlphaTheta’s new DJM-V5 mixer “condenses the essence” of its larger DJM-V10 siblingAlphaTheta has squished down the essence of its DJM-V10 mixer into a new, smaller unit with upgraded tools and effects.
At its core, the new DJM-V5 is a three-channel mixer that draws on the design of its larger sibling, offering a more refined feature set and streamlined layout for more flexibility and freedom. The mixer includes many of the key features of the DJM-V10, including the 4-band EQ, compressor, filter, and SendFX, despite its 30 percent smaller home.

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Under the hood, the V5 harnesses studio-grade 96 kHz / 64-bit mixing DSP processing, with 32-bit A/D and D/A converters from ESS Technology built into the channel input and master output sections. Each audio component has been optimised for the unit, and AlphaTheta says that repeated listening tests were conducted in real-world environments, including clubs.
The DJM-V5 also lets you control levels with the 60-mm long-throw channel faders from the DJM-V10-LF, and when you lower one, a new Soft Mix Curve fader mode automatically applies subtle high-frequency attenuation for smoother blends. There are also six effects on board: Short Delay, Reverb, Shimmer, Tape Echo, PingPong, and Echo-Verb. Each channel features a dedicated send knob so you can adjust the amount of effect applied to individual tracks.
All three channels feature a dedicated filter knob with three selectable modes: low-pass, high-pass, and the newly added cross-pass – making its first appearance on an AlphaTheta mixer. With the cross-pass filter, you can retain low frequencies while gently filtering the mids and highs to add variation to vocals or melodies. Another first on the DJM-V5 is the built-in SonicLink transmitter, enabling low-latency wireless monitoring when paired with compatible headphones.
The AlphaTheta DJM-V5 is available now for $1,999 (Canada, LATAM) / $2,199 (USA) / £1,739.00. Find out more via AlphaTheta.
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What to expect at The NAMM Show 2026Another January, another NAMM Show. This week, NAMM 2026 takes over the Anaheim Convention Center in California to showcase music gear from over 3,500 brands to over 75,000 attendees.
NAMM 2026 comes with the usual promise: an insane amount of new music gear, plenty of noise in the main hall, artist performances across the convention centre, and myriad panels on the future of the music gear industry. You’ll find gems from boutique gear brands to high-profile drops from music technology’s biggest companies.
MusicTech will be on the show floor, covering as much as possible when the show floor opens on 21 January, to when doors close on 24 January. Until then, here’s what to expect at NAMM 2026.
Fender Studio’s debut
Fender is exhibiting at NAMM once again, but this time as Fender Studio. For the first time ever, the legendary guitar brand will be showing off its new range of studio gear which, of course, is courtesy of the recent rebrand from PreSonus to Fender Studio, five years after Fender acquired PreSonus.
It’s not surprising that Fender is choosing to debut its updated range of products at NAMM 2026, from Fender Studio Pro to the new Quantum LT audio interfaces. What is surprising, however, is that Fender’s booth will seemingly be omitting the brand’s coveted guitar collection. We’ll be heading over to the Fender Studio booth early on to see what else might be in store.
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New Behringer gear?
Uli Behringer’s Music Tribe group is at NAMM for the second year running, after a decade-long break before 2025. Admittedly, the group seems to have a more subtle presence at the show in 2026, with its large booth now in the upper level of the Pro Audio area rather than the main hall.
However, we’re sure that Behringer, TC Electronic, Aston Microphones, Midas, and the other brands in Music Tribe will have some surprises to share at NAMM 2026. Last year, Behringer silently revealed a prototype of the BX1, an FM synth inspired by Yamaha’s DX-1 and CS-80 synths, and of the Pro-16 and JT-16 synths. These are all yet to be released — we’ll see what updates Music Tribe has for synth fans.
Behringer’s JT-16 synth at NAMM Show 2025. Image: Sam Willings for MusicTech
AI, AI and more AI
Artificial Intelligence is firmly in the music production zeitgeist in 2026. There’s a plethora of workshops and sessions to attend at NAMM 2026, from ‘Mastering AI Prompting With ChatGPT and Other AI Tools’ to ‘AI For Music Town Hall: Shaping the Future Together’. Speakers for the various AI-focused panels include producer Peter Malick, Benn Jordan, representatives from Splice, Orange Amps, Berklee College of Music, AutoTune, Voice-Swap and more.
An emphasis on immersive audio
Sony, Avid, L-Acoustics, Dolby, and more are all hosting immersive audio workshops and demonstrations again at this year’s NAMM. These brands naturally have a stake in the format, given their product offering, but the continued presence of such sessions suggests that consumer interest in immersive audio is continuing to grow apace.
Notably, there will also be a handful of sessions on game audio with an acute focus on immersive formats and mixed-reality.

When and where will the NAMM Show 2026 take place?
The NAMM Show 2026 is being held at its usual stomping ground, the Anaheim Convention Center in California. This sprawling complex is the ideal home for the myriad global brands showcasing pro audio gear, synthesizers, guitars, drums, software and everything in between.
The convention officially takes place from Tuesday 20 January to Saturday 24 January, with Tuesday and Wednesday reserved for early access members and media. The show will be open to the public from Thursday 22 January.
Who will be at the NAMM Show 2026?
The NAMM Show 2026 is hosting over 3,500 music brands, over 75,000 attendees, and over 150 live performing bands, all from over 125 countries. It’s a pretty significant event for the music gear industry, to say the least.
Key brands in the music technology space at NAMM will include Korg, InMusic, Fender Studio, Avid, Music Tribe, Yamaha, Audient, AKG, JBL, Sony, Shure, and literally thousands more. The show’s media preview day happens on 21 January, where many major brands will give us a sneak peek at new products.
You can also expect over 200 sessions dedicated to education, from keynote panels to intimate workshops. Speaking about the show, NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak says: “Each and every year, The NAMM Show delivers the most relevant and game-changing programming to help build a strong future for our music industry.”
You can learn more about the NAMM Show 2026 at namm.org. The MusicTech team will be on the ground in Anaheim next week, bringing you all the latest action from the show floor.
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GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Immersive Audio AlbumThe 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and we're going to help you to untangle it all right up until the big event, continuing with the Best Immersive Audio Album category.

Take a listen to the nominated albums below--who do you think will win?

See the full list of nominees in every category here.

All American F—boyAndrew Law, immersive mix engineer (Duckwrth)

ImmersedJustin Gray, immersive mix engineer; Michael Romanowski, immersive mastering engineer; Justin Gray, Drew Jurecka & Morten Lindberg, immersive producers (Justin Gray)

An Immersive Tribute To Astor Piazzolla — LiveAndrés Mayo & Martín Muscatello, immersive mix engineers; Andrés Mayo & Martín Muscatello, immersive producers (Various Artists)

TearjerkersHans-Martin Buff, immersive mix engineer; Hans-Martin Buff, immersive producer (Tearjerkers)

YuleMorten Lindberg, immersive mix engineer; Morten Lindberg, immersive mastering engineer; Arve Henriksen & Morten Lindberg, immersive producers (Trio Mediæval)

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How to use Tiny Open Loop Actuators for a Living MirrorHow do you go about making a mirror with 128 segments, each of which can be independently angled? That was the question that a certain bloke over at [Time Sink Studio] found himself pondering on, to ultimately settle on a whole batch of mini-actuators bought through AliExpress. These stepper-based actuators appear to be akin to those used with certain Oppo smartphones with pop-up camera, costing less than half a dollar for a very compact and quite fast actuator.
The basic design is very much akin to a macro version of a micromirror device, as used in e.g. DLP projectors, which rely on a kinetic mirror mount to enable precise alignment. With the small actuators travelling up to 8 mm each, the mirrors can cover 73 mm at a distance of 4 meters from a wall.
With the required angle of the mirror being effectively just the application of the Pythagorean theorem, the biggest challenge was probably calibrating these linear motors. Since they’re open loop devices, they are zeroed much like the steppers on 3D printers, by finding the end limit and counting steps from that known point. This doesn’t make drift impossible, but for projecting light onto walls it’s clearly more than good enough.

On… Warner’s cutbacks, and the bigger story.The following article originally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest ‘Tim’s Take’ email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers.
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Songs in the Key of Change: a Martin Luther King Jr. PlaylistToday, January 19, 2026, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. From the team here at Hypebot, we're sharing a playlist of tracks that were inspired by or speak to the musical legacy of Dr. King's historic influence on the Civil Rights Movement.
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Here are the 55 US AI startups that raised $100M or more in 2025Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. How will 2025 compare?

Austrian Audio to launch The Arranger Austrian Audio have announced the launch of a new pair of open-back headphones aimed primarily at home listening duties.

Vicious Antelope Saga Of Dreams - Arturia Pigments PresetsSaga Of Dreams - Arturia Pigments Presets Key Features: 40 presets compatible with Arturia Pigments and Analog Lab V. Sonic identity: ambient pads, evolving textures, experimental atmospheres, and cinematic soundscapes. Musical focus: dreamy, organic, resonant, and slowly evolving sounds. Genres: cinematic, game audio, ambient, sci-fi, progressive rock & metal, experimental music. Saga Of Dreams is a collection of 40 presets designed for the Arturia Pigments and Analog Lab V synthesizers. Rooted primarily in ambient sound design, the pack explores experimental atmospheres and evolving pads, ranging from slow-moving textures to more saturated and expressive tones. Expect a palette that moves between dreamy synth layers, organic motion, and cinematic depth. From the nostalgic character of "Silent Prophecy" to the exploratory spaces of "Stardust Pathways", and from the slow, intense movement of "Silent Guide" to the dreamy presence of "Moons Reflection", Saga Of Dreams focuses on musical storytelling through sound. The organic texture of "Lost Lullaby" contrasts with the resonant, epic tone of "Midnight Key", offering a versatile set of cinematic-flavored pads and evolving soundscapes. This pack is well suited for cinematic composition, game audio scoring, ambient and sci-fi themed music, modern progressive rock and metal styles, as well as other experimental and atmospheric forms of musical expression. Requirements: Pigments 7.0.0.6447 (x64) or newer. Analog Lab edition: Analog Lab V 5.12.2.6463 (x64) or newer. https://youtu.be/rgOxChwrIgs Read More

Australia Will See 38% Increase in Radio Royalty Rates After Copyright Tribunal RulingIn a decision that could reshape how recorded music is valued on airwaves, the Copyright Tribunal of Australia has set a new royalty rate for the broadcast of sound recordings by commercial radio stations.
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JUCE launches a FREE audio plugin development course for beginners
JUCE is the industry-standard framework for audio plugin development, used by some of the biggest and best names in the industry. And now, they have launched a free audio plugin development course for beginners. If you have a look at the JUCE website, you’ll find a long list of companies using JUCE, including Arturia, Avid, [...]
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