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Spotify introduces new mixing features for Premium users, allowing personalized song transitions in playlists, enhancing the DJ experience.
Users can create custom transitions using presets such as 'Fade' and 'Rise,' or manually adjust effects, equalizer, and volume settings.
Advanced options include waveform and beat data analysis for seamless transitions, ideal for genres like electronic music.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…

* ToxFreeLife tested 81 headphone models from brands including Sony, Apple, JBL, Bose, Samsung, and Temu across European retail and online marketplaces.

* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.