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Is AI Killing Music Tech? How to Stay In Demand

AI is reshaping audio development faster than most teams can react. Here are three things that will keep you valuable as the tools get better, drawn from months of pushing them into real codebases.

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The audio industry is bigger than you think – and harder to hire into

Audio engineering has quietly fragmented across safety systems, embedded sensing, hearing tech and machine learning. The companies hiring in these fields are no longer just competing with other audio companies – and most of them don't realise it.

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Why Use a Specialist Recruiter for Music Tech Hiring?

The Audio Programmer gives you access to pre-screened, specialist talent from within the audio development community, without the noise of a standard job board.

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Why Work With a Recruiter in Audio Tech Industry?

Working with a specialist recruiter in audio and music tech is a very different experience from applying cold through LinkedIn. Here's what it actually looks like – and why it might be worth a conversation.

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NAMM 2026 Takeaways: AI Hype, Rust, and an Industry at a Crossroads

Reflections from NAMM 2026 on a more cautious industry mood, the gap between AI conversation and real products, the growing interest in Rust, and what Native Instruments’ insolvency signals for what comes next.

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Is Music Tech Heading for a Collapse...or a Revolution?

A look at the current state of music technology and why innovation feels stuck – along with the key technical and industry pressures behind it. Drawing on insights from the Audio Developer Conference, this video highlights the patterns holding developers back and the opportunities that could spark the next wave of creativity in music tech.

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The Audio Developer Conference: 5 Talks I'm Looking Forward To...

Josh from The Audio Programmer shares 5 must-see talks at ADC 2025 in Bristol, from plugin design to AI and the future of music tech.

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How We Helped Create StageBox with Matt Robertson

The ultimate live performance tool for keyboard players

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How to Create a CV That Gets You Noticed in Audio & Music Tech

Your CV is the first thing a hiring manager sees – so it needs to work hard. This guide covers exactly what audio developers, DSP engineers and plugin creators should include to stand out and land the interview.