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Cover Story: Warren Haynes Just Likes To Make Music, Part 2
Cover Story: Warren Haynes Just Likes To Make Music, Part 2
By Tom Kenny. As a songwriter, guitarist, producer, leader of the band or another band’s favorite guest, Warren Haynes has carved out a one-of-a-kind career—and right now, he’s on fire!
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Allen & Heath Avantis V2 Update Expands Channel Count, Effects
 
Allen & Heath Avantis V2 Update Expands Channel Count, Effects
The upcoming release of Avantis firmware V2.0 will add channels, busses, effects, expanded RF support and more.
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Wonderfruit Festival is a Dusty Delight for Mr Team
 
Wonderfruit Festival is a Dusty Delight for Mr Team
The annual five-day, 24/7 Wonderfruit Festival is known for its many performance stages, workshops—and dust. So much dust.
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Areal Launches SR1 Spatial Reference Headphone System
 
Areal Launches SR1 Spatial Reference Headphone System
Belgian immersive audio specialist Areal is launching the SR1, a spatial reference headphone system that uses multiple drivers to create its immersive field
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Friday is the FINAL Deadline for Mix’s Best of Show Awards!
Friday is the FINAL Deadline for Mix’s Best of Show Awards!
The Best of Show entry deadline was extended due to high demand, but the final cutoff is this Friday night - don't miss it!
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The games industry faces pressure to deliver more complex player experiences faster and at lower cost. Agentic AI paired with human led oversight boosts productivity, streamlines workflows, and helps studios innovate responsibly while managing risk. Join this webinar to learn about the recent Forrester games and AI study commissioned by AWS Marketplace. Register now
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Van Halen / Doobie Bros. Engineer Donn Landee Passes at 79
Van Halen / Doobie Bros. Engineer Donn Landee Passes at 79
By Clive Young. Donn Landee was revered for his work engineering classic albums by Van Halen, Van Morrison, The Doobie Brothers, The Doors, Neil Young and many others.
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Mix Nashville 2026 Announces New ‘Breaking In’ Panel
 
Mix Nashville 2026 Announces New ‘Breaking In’ Panel
Newly added to the agenda this year is a ‘Breaking In’ panel that centers on launching (and maintaining!) a career in music and recording.
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