Autor: Producer Gang
I remember the time when I first built my humble home recording studio. I started off as a music arranger, but the thought of having my own recording studio and a space to work began itching in very quickly.So I read all the best-selling books to building a home studio I could get my hands on and scoured the internet for almost every tip & trick I could get, to build a home recording studio. What are types of acoustic foam I could use? The construction of the entire room. Everything.Few months down the road and finally found myself in…
Every night on tour, Olivia Rodrigo performs for countless women and girls – but when they all funnel out of the arenas and festival grounds at the end of each of her shows, she worries constantly for their futures. That’s why she’s spent almost her entire career advocating for reproductive rights, using her platform to speak out against oppressive policy changes and raising money through her concerts for abortion funds. And on Thursday evening (April 24) at Planned Parenthood of Greater New York’s Spring Into Action Gala in New York City, those efforts were honored by the organization with the…
Image Image Credit Todd Kirkland / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Basketball fans who showed up for the Atlanta Hawks vs. Golden State Warriors game on Saturday (March 22) night got a little more than they bargained for. Not only did the home team walk away with a 124-115 victory at State Farm Arena, but Harry the Hawk also popped out for a surprisingly accurate recreation of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show. Wearing an Atlanta Hawks letterman — a nod to the custom Martine Rose one Lamar sported at the Super Bowl — and a mock…
ToneLib is back with another freebie after updating popular plugins TL NoiseReducer and TL TubeWarmth late in 2024. The developer’s latest freebie is TL BaxEQ, which pays homage to the late Peter J Baxandall. Peter J. Baxandall developed the Baxandall EQ over seven decades ago, and although successful, he never quite received the credit he deserved. Baxandall submitted his feedback tone control circuit to a competition sponsored by the British Sound Recording Association in 1950. His entry claimed the first prize of a $25 wristwatch and the respect of his peers. Respect from his peers was a constant throughout his…
VGTrumpet has introduced a new virtual instrument which brings the sounds of the tenor saxophone.Discover the soul of jazz with VG Jazz Tenor Saxophone, a versatile virtual instrument built from high-quality saxophone samples. Fully compatible with MIDI keyboards, wind, and breath controllers, it offers five expressive sound sets to capture a wide range of playing styles.The instrument comes with various articulations (falls, squeezes, soft & accented attack, bend) and expressive effects.Available for Windows and Mac (VST/VST3 and AU), VG Jazz Tenor Saxophone is on sale for the intro price of $36 USD until May 6th, 2025 (regular $68 USD).More information:…
Why don’t my tracks sound the same as big-time producers? This is a question I found myself asking constantly during my growth as a producer.I would constantly add different layers, effects, and presets. I would spend hours on my mixing and mastering to no avail. Unfortunately, my tracks still lacked a certain quality when A/B tested with experienced producers.Luckily, I continued to produce and slowly things started coming together. One of the most crucial moments was when I discovered how to find professional samples.Samples have the potential to make or break your track. A low-quality sample doesn’t have the resolution…
Ana Bárbara and Yahritza y Su Esencia delivered an unforgettable performance of “Besos Robados” at the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music event on Thursday (April 24). The collaboration created a magical moment that honored the past, present and future of regional Mexican music. The stage transformed into a luminous desert landscape, complete with glowing cacti and a full moon, setting the perfect atmosphere for the emotional ballad. Ana Bárbara dazzled in a crystal-encrusted cowboy hat paired with a fur-trimmed top, exuding iconic glamor, while Yahritza brought a contemporary edge in her relaxed, baggy attire. Together, their powerful vocals soared,…
Boosie Badazz torched Kanye West with a graphic post after West called him “poor” and said he “smells” during a livestream with Digital Nas. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Boosie Badazz clapped back at Kanye West with a graphic and profanity-laced post on X after West insulted him during a livestream, calling him “poor” and saying he “smells.” West made the remarks during a recent…
Image Image Credit Rodin Eckenroth / Stringer via Getty Images and Neilson Barnard / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Yung Miami and Lizzo Image Size landscape-medium Yung Miami and Lizzo understand that the internet is hard to please, even more so when it comes to women’s bodies. On Saturday (March 22) night, the two spoke about social media’s obsession with tearing women down during the Special singer’s Twitch livestream, where Lizzo called Yung Miami to have her clarify her earlier comments on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast. The “CFWM” rapper said, “Everybody [says] you look good, but then you…
VST Alarm has launched a limited time promotion on a collection of over 1,000 royalty free loops and one shots by OST Audio. The Synthwave Drums Bundle is on offer at an 80% discount for the next two weeks.This is iconic collection of synthwave drum samples, designed to bring the timeless sound of the ’80s into the modern era. This bundle contains 5 full-fledged sample packs that feature exclusively 80s style drum samples.Comprising Chillwave Drums, Retro Drum Kit, Retrowave Drums and Synthwave Drums Vol. 1 and 2, the bundle is available to purchase for $29 USD until May 7th, 2025.More…