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Native Instruments Expands Komplete With 62 Additions and a Wider Pricing Ladder

Komplete 26 arrives with 62 new additions, new Select bundles at $99, and premium tiers reaching $1,949, reinforcing Native Instruments’ push to span hobbyists through high-end producers in one software ecosystem.

Key Takeaways

Komplete 26 adds 62 items to Native Instruments’ production suite.
The bundle now spans six versions, from $99 Select editions to a $1,949 Collector’s Edition.

DT Editorial Team·May 7, 2026·via theverge.com

A Turntable Drum Machine Turns Beatmatching Into Mechanical Design

An experimental device by Graham Dunning turns a record player into a one-bar drum sequencer, blending music technology, academic research, and performance art.

Key Takeaways

An experimental instrument turns a turntable into a sequencer.
The design uses a projected grid, ball bearings, and sensors to trigger sounds.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via gizmodo.com

Death Threat Mysteries and AI Voice Recreation: Two Stories Reshaping Digital Forensics and Music

MIT Technology Review explores how investigators unraveled a complex death threat case using digital forensics, alongside the emerging technology that allows musicians to recreate and preserve their voices through AI.

Key Takeaways

Digital forensic investigators use stylometric analysis and network forensics to trace anonymous threats through encrypted channels
AI voice cloning can now recreate a singer's voice with near-perfect fidelity from existing recordings

DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via technologyreview.com