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Plugin Boutique currently lets you pick up the UJAM Virtual Bassist Dandy virtual bass guitar instrument for just $10, down from its usual $121 price. That’s a 91% discount, available until February 8th. As an added bonus, any purchase during this promotion also includes the Fire EQ plugin from United Plugins for free. Dandy is part of UJAM’s Virtual Bassist lineup and mainly focuses on delivering versatile electric bass parts for various music genres. It’s built around a sampled vintage bass guitar strung with flatwound strings, so you’re getting a warm and controlled tone that sits easily in a mix.…

ViatorDSP has released Ripper, a free distortion plugin currently available in beta for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Ripper is a surprisingly versatile distortion effect for a freebie. You get a very straightforward control layout, but there’s more than enough depth to cover a wide range of tones. Documentation is non-existent at this stage (the product page literally just describes this “a beta build of a new distortion plugin named Ripper”), so much of what follows is based on my own testing in the DAW. Ripper has six different distortion types. These appear to include tube, tape, digital, folding, and solid-state…

The Pulse of the Future If the TR-808 was the boom… …the TR-909 was the kick in the chest. The 909 didn’t whisper. It punched. It pushed. It propelled bodies into motion. It wasn’t designed for clubs — but it became the blueprint of club rhythm. Where the 808 was wide and deep, the 909 was tight and aggressive. Where the 808 floated, the 909 drove. No other drum machine became so synonymous with movement. Quick Summary: 👉 Released in 1983 by Roland, the TR-909 combined analog kick/snare with digital cymbals, creating the punchy, driving sound that defined house, techno,…

dBdone has released Pentimento, a free (paid upgrade available) texture layering plugin for macOS and Windows, developed in collaboration with music producer and YouTuber Taetro. Pentimento is designed to layer textures and sound effects on top of existing audio using envelope-triggered dynamics instead of MIDI input. So, instead of sequencing notes or programming patterns, you let the plugin react directly to the amplitude and frequency content of the audio you feed into it. Transients, sustained notes, and quieter passages all shape how the layered sound behaves in real time. You can insert Pentimento on any track in your DAW, including…

Wavetick has introduced Sounds on Demand, a new pay-as-you-go model for buying samples that sits alongside its existing storefront and optional subscriptions. Instead of locking users into a monthly plan, the new system is built around credits that you can buy whenever you need them. Each credit can be exchanged for individual sounds from a curated catalogue, with prices starting at $0.02 per sound when using a subscription, or higher pay-as-you-go rates if you prefer to stay completely flexible. It’s also worth noting that Wavetick credits never expire, subscriptions can be canceled at any time, and any sounds you download…

Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images and Anna Webber / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt 21 Savage attends “What Happened To The Streets” Art Exhibition & Reception Works By Slawn on Dec. 12, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, and Fivio Foreign attends the Moose Knuckles NYFW event at The Blond on Sept. 09, 2024, in New York City Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: 21 Savage defended his “F**k the streets” message after Fivio Foreign questioned his street credibility. The feud escalated after Fivio’s comments on DJ Akademiks’ podcast and Savage’s Instagram Live response. The debate reflects…

Image Image Credit Screenshot from Wohdee’s “No Behavior” music video Image Alt Screenshot from Wohdee’s “No Behavior” music video Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: “No Behavior” positions Wohdee as the latest voice to stamp DJ Mac and CrashDummy’s “WYFL Riddim.” The Jamaica-shot visuals reinforce the song’s self-assured, lifestyle-first tone. The single extends the run Wohdee built with the Mind Games series and key records like “My Shayla” and “WYM.” Birmingham rapper Wohdee is tapping into a new lane with “No Behavior,” a fresh link-up with Jamaican hitmaking producer DJ Mac and co-producer CrashDummy. The single landed on streaming services on…

Image Image Credit Taylor Hill / Contributor via Getty Images and Variety / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt A$AP Rocky attends the 35th Gotham Film Awards on Dec. 1, 2025, and Nick Cannon at the FOX Fall Press Day Red Carpet on Sept. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, California Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A$AP Rocky joked on “The Joe Budden Podcast” that he and Rihanna might “catch up to Nick Cannon” in the kid department. Their growing family includes three children so far: Rocki, RZA and Riot Mayers. Rocky has made similar jokes before, including at the CFDA…

Image Image Credit Erika Goldring / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt A$AP Rocky performs during 2025 Lollapalooza Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A$AP Rocky’s guest verses often outshine the main artists, offering standout moments across his career. His collaborations span genres and generations, featuring icons like Rihanna, Skepta and J. Cole. The list highlights how Rocky’s style and lyrical presence have evolved across different eras of Hip Hop. Although he’s often stepped away from music to focus on fashion, acting, and most importantly, fatherhood, A$AP Rocky’s discography is full of memorable features and moments. The “Fashion Killa” hitmaker…

Developer Overloud Audio Tools has released Rafa Sardina Spaces Free, a free REmatrix library. Before we get into Rafa and his reverbs, you should note that you’ll need REmatrix or the free REmatrix Player to use this library. REmatrix Player is a free IR loader, available in AU, VST, AAX, and Standalone formats for macOS and Windows. I have to say, this latest release is very interesting because Rafa Sardina is a bit of a magician. Rafa Sardina is a recording/mixing engineer and producer with a résumé that very few can match. Rafa has worked with the biggest and best…