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The Big Story
rekordbox confirms macOS Tahoe 26 compatibility
If you've been holding off on the OS update, the all-clear is in. Hardware and software verification complete.
via rekordbox
The Feed
SZA calls out Diplo's equity stake in AI music company Suno
In a private Instagram post that went very public, SZA accused Diplo of helping train AI on Black creators' work. The AI-in-music backlash now has A-list names attached.
via Stereogum · Jun 21
Missy Elliott & special guests to tribute Aaliyah at the 2026 ESSENCE Festival
Aaliyah’s legacy continues to shine nearly 25 years after her untimely passing, and – thanks to the 2026 Essence Fest – the iconic late singer will get a long overdue, star-studded tribute in her honor.
via That Grape Juice · Jun 23
Purple Disco Machine cancels summer shows over hearing loss
A reminder that hearing protection isn't optional in this line of work. He's out through mid-July due to worsening tinnitus and sudden hearing loss.
via EDMTunes · Jun 22
The Atlantic's AI Watchdog now lets artists search for their music in training datasets
21 million recordings across multiple datasets. You can now check if your tracks are in them. Producers are finding their own music and it's not pretty.
via Electronic Groove · Jun 22
Software
Mixo now exports directly to Rekordbox USB
The cloud-first library tool can now prep USBs for Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta standalone gear. One less reason to open Rekordbox if you don't want to.
via Digital DJ Tips · Jun 22
Free Tool identifies your Traktor library's stems
A DJTT forum member built a utility that cross-references your collection.nml against your stems folder, surfacing exactly which tracks have stems, which don't, and how much storage they're consuming. If you're tired of Traktor's less-than-transparent file management, check it out.
via DJTT Forum: DJ Software & Apps · Jun 22
Bitwig Studio 6.1 arrives with a rebuilt Sampler
Advanced vertical slicing, new workflow tools, and a ground-up Sampler redesign. Producers who chop in Bitwig should update immediately.
via MusicTech · Jun 19
Gear
Akai drops Gen 2 MPC One and MPC Key 37 with 4x the processing power
Eight-core processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage. The standalone MPC pitch just got a lot harder to argue against at these price points.
via MusicTech · Jun 18