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May 13, 2026
 
 
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Jack Douglas, Renowned John Lennon and Aerosmith Producer, Dead at 80
Jack Douglas, Renowned John Lennon and Aerosmith Producer, Dead at 80
By Steve Harvey. Producer and engineer Jack Douglas, whose created classic albums with John Lennon, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick and a host of others, has died.
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Sweetwater, Airstream Team for Mobile Atmos Studio
Sweetwater, Airstream Team for Mobile Atmos Studio
The Sweetwater Airstream fully immersive Dolby Atmos mobile recording studio will begin touring the U.S. this summer.
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Violet Audio US Debuts with Industry Veteran Phil Wagner at Helm
Violet Audio US Debuts with Industry Veteran Phil Wagner at Helm
Australian live sound brand Violet Audio is launching Violet Audio US, a new distribution arm led by industry veteran Phil Wagner.
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Mix Nashville 2026 Adds KRK Mesh Demo!
Mix Nashville 2026 Adds KRK Mesh Demo!
At Mix Nashville, discover wireless control of immersive systems using KRK Mesh, held inside Black River’s Ronnie’s Place room.
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Mix Nashville 2026 Adds API AXS Console Demo!
Mix Nashville 2026 Adds API AXS Console Demo!
Explore the API AXS console inside Curb Studios 43’s Control Room this weekend at Mix Music Production: Nashville!
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Classic Tracks: Digital Underground’s “The Humpty Dance”
Classic Tracks: Digital Underground’s “The Humpty Dance”
By Sarah Jones. A Friday night house session and an unforgettable bass line led to hip-hop’s most joyfully irresistible hit.
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