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Everyday Object Synth

This new synth lets you turn everyday objects into music

A new synth created by Oslo-based composer and artist Koka Nikoladze lets you turn everyday objects into music. Read more

Polo & Pan Sell Equipment

Polo & Pan are Selling Their Personal Collection of Vintage Audio Equipment

Out with the old and in with the new—French electronic music tandem Polo & Pan are cleaning house, making space in their studio for fresh gear and audio equipment. Read more

Behringer teases clone synth

Behringer Teases New Clone of Famed Early British Synth

Synth and audio-interface company Behringer says it’s nearing completion on a recreation of the EMS VCS3, with first orders expected to ship this summer. Read more

Thieves Steal Techno Gear

Thieves Steal Over $15,000 Worth of Studio Gear from Techno Artist

After over $15,000 worth of music production equipment was stolen from his studio, Argentinian-born techno producer Pfirter has launched a campaign to replace the gear. Read more

Keeping Your DJ Gear and Music Files Safe

You can never be too sure these days, with incidences of theft and robbery occurring even in places you thought would be the most secure. That happens more often than not now that some thieves are knowledgeable enough to know the type of equipment to target.

As many will tell you, in some cases it’s not just the value of the equipment that makes victims sob, instead it’s the thought that the data contained in the equipment is now lost forever that makes one cry in frustration. This is true especially for artists and others who are dependent on technology for their work. Losing such equipment, and the data stored inside them, is a dreaded possibility that they cannot afford to let happen.

Being aware of the dangers lurking around makes it all the more important to be prepared at all times. Being prepared is not just about preventing theft though, it is also about preparing contingencies in case such an event does happen. The first step in all this is to ensure the security of the most important part: the data.

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