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Beat combines competent hardware and software tests with dedicated reviews as well as reports and interviews from musicians and the music business. We will report on music production with the latest synthesizers and computers, introduce new trends in recording, and always have our finger on the pulse with up-to-date reports. Many well-known specialist report on the widespread music production solutions and experienced editors take care of the most important entertainment and scene topics. This magazine is a platform for musicians and contains a regular demo and MP3 section for readers as well as a download with high-quality sample and music files for creative musicians. Software licenses available while stock lasts. You can check the availability of each product here: www.plugins-samples.com/all-issues

ONLY UNTIL MARCH 20 • 2025 marks the start of a new year that will hopefully be better and not bring as many disasters as the last few years. That‘s why we‘re kicking it off with fun and a promotion for you with lots to win!

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Live experiences and education • The 30th Prolight + Sound is coming up and will attract visitors with fresh vibes: MusicOneX with live performances, MixLab for all mixing-related issues, the ProAudio College for further training opportunities in the industry and many other innovations await you from April 8 - 11 in Frankfurt. But the topics “Live Sound” and lectures will also make you sit up and take notice …

The most important new releases at the trade fair • Just like in the best of times: NAMM 2025 was well attended and packed with new gear that numerous manufacturers saved up especially for the event. To make sure you don‘t miss anything and can keep an eye on the highlights, we present the most important new releases from Hyperactive‘s brands here - Have fun diving in!

On Stage • Live-& DJ-Gear News

Affordable Bluetooth battle mixer from Omnitronic

Motorized DJ controller from Rane with stem mixing

AI MASTERCLASS • 24 TOOLS FOR VOCALS, BEATS & INSPIRATION HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF SUNO, AIVA & CO.

Hands-on: Audiomodern Playbeat 4 • Do you want to create fresh, rousing beats in your DAW or on your iPad without spending hours searching for the perfect samples or getting to grips with complicated step sequencers? Then Playbeat is exactly the tool for you! This smart groove machine creates original rhythms in seconds - and thanks to the new AI functions, exactly in your style!

Saving mixes has never been so easy • The perfect mix starts with the right balance - and that‘s exactly what smart:EQ 4 helps you with. Thanks to AI-supported equalizing and intelligent cross-channel processing, you can optimize your tracks with just a few clicks. We‘ll show you how to achieve professional results in no time with this clever tool.

Sing like the stars • Who hasn‘t ever wanted to sound like their favorite singer? Thanks to the advance of AI, this is now possible. Vocoflex from Dreamtonics can match voices to a reference and even morph between different vocals in real time. In this workshop, we‘ll show you the creative possibilities this technology opens up for us.

Create your song with vocals in seconds! • Suno is one of the most popular AI tools for creating complete songs including vocals. Real competition to handmade music or just a gimmick without any creative depth? Try Suno with us and see for yourself!

The legal situation • AI-based platforms such as Suno AI or Udio are now able to create complete songs, including full instrumentation and often even almost frighteningly realistic-sounding vocals, at the touch of a button. All you have to contribute are a...