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Ableton Live Extensions SDK — custom JavaScript tools inside Live 12 Suite

Ableton Extensions SDK: What It Is and Why It Matters

Ableton's new Extensions SDK lets anyone build custom tools inside Live 12 Suite with JavaScript. Here's what it does, what you need, and why it's a big deal.

Dubspot TeamJun 16, 20264 min read

Arturia MicroBrute compact analog mono-synthesizer

Hardware

Arturia MiniBrute RED and MicroBrute RED: What's New?

Arturia's MiniBrute RED and MicroBrute RED bring the cult analog mono-synths back in striking red. Here's what's changed, what hasn't, and who they're for.

Dubspot TeamJun 16, 20264 min read

Arturia MiniLab 37 universal MIDI controller with 37 slim keys and RGB pads

Hardware

Arturia MiniLab 37: What's New and Is It Worth It?

Arturia's MiniLab 37 adds a 37-key slim keybed, 16 RGB pads, and a deep software bundle for $199. Here's what's new, what it includes, and if it's worth it.

Dubspot TeamJun 16, 20264 min read

Suno Voices — using your own voice to generate AI songs in 2026

Software

Suno Voices: How to Make AI Songs With Your Own Voice in 2026

Suno Voices lets you sing AI-generated songs in your own voice. Here's what it does, how the verification works, what it costs, and whether it's worth it.

Dubspot TeamJun 16, 20264 min read

AI Music Licensing Explained — Can You Sell Suno and Udio Tracks?

Software

AI Music Licensing Explained (2026): Can You Legally Sell Suno and Udio Tracks?

Can you legally sell Suno or Udio tracks in 2026? A clear breakdown of commercial rights by tier, the UMG, Warner, and Sony lawsuits, and what producers need to know.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20267 min read

Best AI Music Generators in 2026 — Suno, Udio, Stable Audio and More

Software

Best AI Music Generators in 2026: Suno, Udio, Stable Audio 3 and More

Honest 2026 guide to the best AI music generators. Compare Suno, Udio, Stable Audio 3, Moises and LANDR on vocals, length, licensing and who each is for.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20268 min read

Best Audio Interfaces in 2026 — Picks for Every Budget

Hardware

Best Audio Interfaces in 2026: Top Picks for Every Budget

Our honest 2026 guide to the best audio interfaces, from Focusrite Scarlett and SSL 2+ to Universal Audio Apollo, MOTU M2, and Audient. Picks by budget and use.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20268 min read

Best DAWs for Beginners — Free and Paid Picks for 2026

Software

Best DAWs for Beginners in 2026: Free and Paid Picks Compared

The best DAWs for beginners in 2026, from free picks like GarageBand, BandLab Studio, and Cakewalk Sonar to paid options like Ableton Live Intro, FL Studio, and Logic Pro.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20267 min read

Best DJ Controllers in 2026 — Beginner, Gigging & Standalone Picks

DJing

Best DJ Controllers in 2026: Beginner, Gigging, and Standalone Picks

The best DJ controllers in 2026, compared. Honest picks for beginners, gigging DJs, and laptop-free standalone sets across AlphaTheta, Denon DJ, Hercules, and Numark.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20268 min read

Hardware

Best Drum Machines and Grooveboxes in 2026: A Buyer's Guide

Our 2026 guide to the best drum machines and grooveboxes, comparing the Roland TR-8S, Elektron Digitakt II, Akai MPC One+ and more by sound, use, and price.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20268 min read

The Cakewalk Sonar mixing console, one of the best free DAWs in 2026

Software

Best Free DAWs in 2026: Every Pick, Compared and Scored

The best free DAWs in 2026, compared and scored — Cakewalk Sonar's new free tier, Waveform Free, GarageBand, BandLab and more, with who each one is for.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20265 min read

Sound Design

The Best Free Synth VSTs in 2026 (That Actually Compete With Paid)

The best free synth VSTs of 2026, tested honestly: Vital, Surge XT, Dexed, OB-Xd, Odin 2, and Tunefish. Synthesis types, CPU load, sound, and real limits.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20268 min read