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Justin is the Editor-in-Chief at 9to5Toys and a senior editor covering all things music for 9to5Mac, daily deals, and more. A senior deal Jedi over at 9to5Toys where he heads up our Apple gear and game/app coverage, Justin is also an audio engineer/producer with well over 10 years experience in the music industry.

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Logic Pro X update adds Drummers, new Alchemy features & effects + more

Apple has hit us with another nice update for Logic Pro X, its flagship music production software. The $200 app has received a nice stream of updates this year largely focused on its powerhouse Alchemy software instrument, automatic built-in Drummer app and the usual bug fixes. This morning Apple dropped another batch of enhancements for those features and more. Head below for the highlights:
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StarCraft gets remastered for Mac in full 4K, coming in August

StarCraft is one of those games people just keep playing, no matter how old it gets. While Blizzard has done a good job retaining its relevance over the years, the now 20-year old game is getting a major overhaul. Coming later this summer, Starcraft is getting a completely remastered re-release along side some of its expansions and a slew of modernized updates…
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Logic Pros: What’s new in iOS & Mac music production this week

This is the place to catch up on all the biggest product announcements, hardware, apps, synths, Logic/GarageBand instruments and so much more in the world of iOS/Mac music production. This week, Roland and Studio Electronics unveil a brand new mono analog synth, Native Instruments drops a toy box full of quirky sounds and Output introduces us to its new studio desk Platform…
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9to5Toys Last Call: Anker Accessory Sale, August HomeKit Smart Lock $180, Ecobee3 Bundle $159, more

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: TwitterRSS FeedFacebookGoogle+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts: smart home, tools, accessories, iPhone cases, more

Anker USB charging accessories are up to 30% off in today’s Gold Box at Amazon

August 2nd Gen. HomeKit-enabled Smart Lock: $180 shipped (Reg. $220)

HomeKit-enabled Ecobee3 Lite w/ 2 free room sensors for $159 ($230 value)

Milanese Loop Apple Watch bands from $6.50 Prime shipped, both sizes available

Apple Watch Series 1/2 now $70 off – priced from $200 shipped

iPad mini 4 gets a $100 discount at Best Buy

Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro 512GB w/ Touch Bar (prev. gen.) $1,690 shipped

Status Audio Open Back Studio Headphones nearly 50% off: $49 shipped

iTunes and Amazon launch Disney/Pixar Movie sale: discounts on Cars, Toy Story, and more!

PDF Expert 2.2 for Mac Lets You Edit, Annotate and Sign Documents with Ease: $25 (Orig. $60)

E3 2017:

Nintendo E3 2017: Metroid Prime 4, Pokemon, Zelda DLC, Super Mario Odyssey, more [Video]

  • Sony E3 2017: God of War, Shadow of the Colossus, Days Gone, Spider-Man, more [Video]
  • Microsoft E3 2017: Xbox One X details, Forza 7 in full 4K, Assassin’s Creed Origins, more [Video]
  • Ubisoft E3 2017: Beyond Good and Evil 2, Mario + Rabbids, Skull & Bones, more [Video]
  • EA E3 2017: Star Wars Battlefront II, Madden 18 story mode, Battlefield I DLC, more [Video]
  • Bethesda E3 2017: Wolfenstein 2, Dishonored, Evil Within 2, Skyrim Switch, more [Video]

Review: V-Moda Remix Bluetooth Speaker shines thanks to its built-in headphone amp

9to5Rewards: Apple iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case [Giveaway]

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Logitech K400 Plus Media Keyboard hits $18 shipped (Cert. Refurb, Orig. $40)

TiVo Roamio OTA 1TB DVR w/o Monthly Services Fees nearly $100 off

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Grovemade’s new leather Apple Watch bands now available from $79

Qolsys’s IQ Panel 2 could be the only smart home system you’ll need

Kible introduces LEGO-like on-demand block kits designed on your iPhone

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:]

Anker has iPad Pro/Air and Nintendo Switch Screen Protectors from $4

Samsung 75-inch 4K HDR Smart UHDTV $2,999 shipped (Reg. $3,800+)

Amazon Father’s Day Sale has Kindle E-readers up to 25% off, Echo discounts too!

Sony DualShock PS4 controllers $40: gold, silver, camo, red, white, more


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The best wireless & portable Bluetooth MIDI keyboards for iPhone, iPad & Mac

We recently rounded up the best MIDI keyboards for Mac and Logic Pro X (2017 edition), and now it’s time to get portable. At this point in time, it’s hard for me to even believe that MIDI isn’t entirely wireless on every product that features it. But it is clear that some companies have been looking to the future for some time now, so we thought it would be good to run down the best wireless MIDI keyboards for Mac and iOS…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Beats Solo3 Headphones $190, Logitech Harmony Controller $70, 4-ft Lightning Cable $7, more

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: TwitterRSS FeedFacebookGoogle+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Milanese Loop Apple Watch bands from $6.50 Prime shipped, both sizes available

 

Daily Deals: Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones $190, Amazon Fire TV Stick & Sideclick Remote $55, more

Logitech Harmony Smart Control returns to $70 shipped, today only

Aukey 4-ft Nylon Braided MFi Lightning Cable $7 Prime shipped, more

Apple Watch Series 1/2 now $70 off – priced from $200 shipped

iPad mini 4 gets a $100 discount at Best Buy

Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro 512GB w/ Touch Bar (prev. gen.) $1,690 shipped

iTunes and Amazon launch Disney/Pixar Movie sale: discounts on Cars, Toy Story, and more!

PDF Expert 2.2 for Mac Lets You Edit, Annotate and Sign Documents with Ease: $25 (Orig. $60)

E3 2017:

Nintendo E3 2017: Metroid Prime 4, Pokemon, Zelda DLC, Super Mario Odyssey, more [Video]

  • Sony E3 2017: God of War, Shadow of the Colossus, Days Gone, Spider-Man, more [Video]
  • Microsoft E3 2017: Xbox One X details, Forza 7 in full 4K, Assassin’s Creed Origins, more [Video]
  • Ubisoft E3 2017: Beyond Good and Evil 2, Mario + Rabbids, Skull & Bones, more [Video]
  • EA E3 2017: Star Wars Battlefront II, Madden 18 story mode, Battlefield I DLC, more [Video]
  • Bethesda E3 2017: Wolfenstein 2, Dishonored, Evil Within 2, Skyrim Switch, more [Video]

Review: V-Moda Remix Bluetooth Speaker shines thanks to its built-in headphone amp

9to5Rewards: Apple iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case [Giveaway]

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

 

Samsung Level U PRO Bluetooth In-ear Headphones now $28 shipped

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Amazon’s new Prime Reload service helps you say goodbye to credit cards

Eero’s new 2nd Gen. Home Wi-Fi System should be better, faster, and stronger

Nyko announces the first portable HDMI dock for Nintendo Switch w/ new chargers and cases

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

Samsung 75-inch 4K HDR Smart UHDTV $2,999 shipped (Reg. $3,800+)

Amazon Father’s Day Sale has Kindle E-readers up to 25% off, Echo discounts too!

Sony DualShock PS4 controllers $40: gold, silver, camo, red, white, more


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Logic Pros: What’s new in iOS & Mac music production this week

This is the place to catch up on all the biggest product announcements, hardware, apps, synths, Logic/GarageBand instruments and so much more in the world of iOS/Mac music production. This week, Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression is more affordable than ever with the Seaboard Block MIDI controller, the Native Instruments virtual modular synth platform gets a new line of instruments/effects and our favorite new iOS music production app KRFT is getting some major MIDI updates and more. We also have some nice freebie instruments for your Logic Pro X/Kontakt setup…
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9to5Toys Last Call: BeatsX under $100, SanDisk 32GB Flash Drive $10, LG 49″ 4K Smart UHDTV $539, more

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: TwitterRSS FeedFacebookGoogle+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

AOC 24-Inch Gaming Monitor w/ HDMI + USB for $200 shipped (Reg. $250)

 

Best Buy Father’s Day Sale: BeatsX under $100, 2017 iPad discounts, HomeKit deals, more

Daily Deals: YI Technology 720p Camera $40, SanDisk 32GB Micro USB Flash Drive $10, more

LG 49-inch 4K HDR Smart Ultra HDTV drops to $539 (Reg. $799)

 

Add a leather band to your Apple Watch in multiple colors for $13 (Reg. $21)

Apple’s new iPad Pro pre-orders launch w/ up to $50 gift cards, tax benefits

The best cases for Apple’s new 10.5-inch iPad Pro

Apple’s 2017 9.7-inch iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $399 at B&H (Tax NY/NJ only)

Apple iPhone 6s 16GB in multiple colors now $280 shipped (refurb)

Sonos launches big sale w/ discounts on PLAY:1, SUB, PLAYBASE, and more

Affinity Photo and Designer apps drop to $40 ea. on the Mac App Store (20% off)

Review: UNBREAKcable Lightning cables are designed to withstand everyday life

Review: Logitech’s K840 is an affordable gateway to mechanical keyboards

Review: VAUX Speaker brings improved sound, portability, and simplicity to the Echo Dot

9to5Rewards: Monoprice Tube Amp Bluetooth Speaker System [Giveaway]

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Harman Kardon Bluetooth Speakers from $98: Omni 20 $135 (Orig. $300)

Anker PowerLine Ultra-Durable 10-foot MFi Lightning Cable $12, more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Pad & Quill’s all-American leather Oxford case for Apple’s new 10.5″ iPad Pro

Under Armour launches Icon Studio that turns your iPhone photos into shoes

Scorkl is your super light and ultra portable scuba diving solution

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

Logitech Z200 Multimedia Speakers get a rare price drop to $20 at Amazon

Twelve South’s BookBook iPhone 7/Plus cases drop to $54 (Amazon all-time low)

Anker’s new PowerCore MFi iPhone 7 Battery Case 20% off: $45 shipped

Ring Video Doorbells get a $50 discount at Amazon, Best Buy, more: Pro model $199

Fitbit fitness trackers up to 40% off: Flex 2 $60, Alta $100, more


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