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Trump Raises Import Taxes On Goods Made In Vietnam by 500%, Including Macs, iPads & Airpods

President Trump announced Wed that he’s increasing tariffs on Vietnamese-made goods – a move that’s likely to result in higher costs for the many musicians that use Apple devices.  … Read More Trump Raises Import Taxes On Goods Made In Vietnam by 500%, Including Macs, iPads & Airpods

July 2, 2025July 3, 202594 Comments

Drum Machine Price Before Tariffs: $399, After Tariffs: $977

Music gear prices are skyrocketing as a result of new US tariffs, and this is going to significantly impact US musicians’ plans for buying gear for the foreseeable future.… Read More Drum Machine Price Before Tariffs: $399, After Tariffs: $977

April 21, 2025186 Comments

Apogee Electronics Joins Moog In Asking For Help Fighting Trump Tariffs

Apogee says that this 25% tax on electronic components from China, will ultimately result in price increases, making them less competitive.… Read More Apogee Electronics Joins Moog In Asking For Help Fighting Trump Tariffs

August 9, 201864 Comments

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On Oxygene, nothing is repeated the same way. Each sound, even if appears to be the same, has a slightly different attack and release, and, as the sequences are being made by hand, by definition they are not exactly the same. Even the sounds of the drum machines were filtered in a very subtle way to give life inside the patterns.

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