Ethan Johns, Paul Epworth, Tony Visconti and Rick Rubin are just some of the internationally acclaimed producers who have secured a coveted place on the Music Producers Guild 2014 Awards shortlist.

For decades, Ibiza has played a seminal role in the global music scene. Home to a concentration of the world's most famous clubs and dance music institutions, including Pacha, Amnesia and Space, its sandy beaches and rocky landscapes are the backdrop to many DJs' and producers' proudest moments. Ibiza's nightclubs are where the summer's new tracks are debuted, where DJs play their most epic sets, and where clubbers forget the daily grind and lose themselves in the dance. 

To mark the launch of API's new recording and mixing console 'The Box', API's Larry Droppa and Dan Zimbelman will be joining Source for two launch events in London on December 12th and 13th. 

WaveDNA, the makers of Liquid Rhythm — an unusual piece of beat generation software — have released an update that allows users to remix MIDI patterns within Ableton Live using a Max For Live patch.  

Designed for any music-creation enthusiast on the go, loop-based ScratchPad for iOS offers a fun and easy way to create unique compositions for music creation and live performance.

The MADIface XT from RME, the world's first USB 3 audio interface, is now shipping worldwide. It's not just limited to USB 3 though, as the MADIface XT also has a PCI Express port for high-speed connection, and can even be connected to a Thunderbolt port, with the appropriate adaptor (sold separately).

There was a great turn-out for the SOS seminars at the Music Production Show at the Emirate Stadium in London on Friday and Saturday. 

Steinberg have announced a significant update to their production systems, Cubase and Cubase Artist, available in December. Version 7.5 incorporates important workflow enhancements, version updates to its instruments and new effects to further the impressive feature set of Cubase and increase professionals’ productivity when producing music.

With Black Friday nearly upon us, here's a quick run-down of some of the sales we've seen. If you see any others, leave them in a comment on this post on our Facebook page.

Take a look at the new SSL Matrix 2 console at the Music Production Show on Friday and Saturday, being held at the Emirates Stadium. This will be the first outing of the console on British shores after its debut at the AES show in New York.