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We’ve been hearing a lot about lossless audio lately. Apple Music says it has it. So does Amazon Music. Tidal and Qobuz have it too, but Spotify doesn’t. (Yet. Or still.) Is lossless audio a big deal?

Apple Music is now encouraging artists with a financial incentive to make their music available in Spatial Audio, which offers an immersive surround sound experience when listening with AirPods Pro, ...

The 10 percent increased payout will apply to all Apple Music tracks with spatial audio, even if users don’t listen to that version. The 10 percent increased payout will apply to all Apple Music ...

To listen to Hi-Res audio on Windows, you’ll need compatible audio files (like FLAC or DSD), a Hi-Res-capable output device (preferably wired), updated audio drivers, and a player like AIMP or ...

Apple Music hopes to increase its Spatial Audio music offering by paying artists up to 10% more royalties as long as they've published songs in the format. Dolby Atmos music, which Apple has dubbed ...

In the ever-evolving world of audio production, artificial intelligence is making significant strides, offering a suite of tools that can transform the way creators approach sound design. For ...

In 2026, relying on generic stock music is the fastest way to get scrolled past. Smart creators are skipping licensing ...