LG’s new karaoke-ready party speaker uses AI to remove vocals from the song

LG is adding a karaoke-focused party speaker to its Xboom lineup, designed in collaboration with Will.i.am. LG announced this week Speaker stage 501 It comes with an “AI Karaoke Master” that can remove or adjust vocals from “almost any song,” similar to Soundcore Rave 3S.

It can also adjust the pitch of songs to make them more comfortable to sing, and doesn’t require special karaoke audio files to do so, according to LG. He loves The previous onethe Stage 501 features a five-sided design but comes with upgraded dual speakers and full-range drivers that LG claims will deliver richer sound. The replaceable 99 Wh battery provides up to 25 hours of operation and delivers 160 W of power (or up to 220 W when plugged in).

There’s also the Xboom Blast, which is slightly smaller than the Stage 501 and is designed for outdoor use, featuring edge bumpers and two handles for easy carrying. This speaker also comes with a 99Wh battery for up to 35 hours of playback.

LG has added two compact speakers to its lineup as well: the Xboom Mini and the Xboom Rock. With the Mini, you can expect up to 10 hours of playback and IP67 water and dust resistance, while the Rock promises the same battery life with Support Bluetooth Auracasta feature that allows you to stream audio through multiple speakers simultaneously.

All four speakers have an AI-powered feature that analyzes sound and “adjusts EQ settings to bring out the melody, rhythm or vocals,” according to LG. The company also says the speakers use artificial intelligence to adjust built-in lighting based on the song, while the Stage 501 and Blast use technology called “Space Calibration Pro” to adjust sound quality based on the surrounding environment.

LG has not yet revealed the prices of these new headphones, but the company says it will launch the new devices this year.