Autor: Producer Gang
November’s looking packed! In an industry where breaking through can feel tougher than ever; and every artist’s chasing that next viral moment, we’re cutting through the noise. This month, we’re bringing the opportunities right to you: A&R feedback sessions, masterclasses, and workshops that sharpen your craft and connect you to the pros. It’s all about growing, learning, and getting your sound out there. A&R Session and Book Talk with RuthAnne (JoJo, Britney Spears, One Direction) November 4| 18:30 GMT Grammy and BRIT-nominated songwriter RuthAnne is coming to pointblank for an exclusive talk on her new book, ‘It’s Not Just a…
Opusonix is a web-based platform (with a free tier) designed to simplify mix reviews, client collaboration, and project management for producers and audio engineers. At its core, Opusonix brings all the moving parts of a typical mix project, like audio tracks, feedback, revisions, and task lists, into a single, organized workspace. So, if you’re working with multiple clients or collaborating with friends, it can help streamline your workflow. Instead of juggling dozens of email threads, cloud links, and spreadsheets, you can handle everything from version control to communication in one place. The idea behind this one is straightforward. It’s basically…
Scaler Music has released Scaler Detector, a standalone app and plugin for macOS and Windows that detects the key, scale, and chords of any audio or MIDI you feed it. It’s available now for just $9, or completely free for Scaler 3 owners. Scaler Detector takes the same powerful detection engine found in Scaler 3 and wraps it in a lightweight package that is adapted for quick harmonic analysis, ear training, or exploring your own chord progressions. You can load it as a VST, AU, or AAX plugin inside your DAW or run it standalone to focus purely on theory…
Antelope Audio has officially introduced individual perpetual licenses for its Antelope Audio Native plugin range, marking a new chapter for the company’s software ecosystem. To celebrate, the developer is offering the MG4+ EQ plugin as a free download for a limited time. Previously, Antelope Audio’s plugins were primarily tied to its Synergy Core interfaces, where DSP and FPGA hardware handled the heavy lifting. Now, you can purchase and use these high-end emulations natively in your DAW, without any dedicated hardware. That means anyone (regardless of owning an Antelope Audio interface or not) can experience Antelope’s analog-modeled processors. The MG4+ is…
When producers talk about giving a mix “warmth,” they are describing a quality that feels rich, full, and pleasant to the ear. Warm music sounds more human and emotionally engaging. It often has smooth highs, rounded lows, and just enough harmonic detail to feel alive. Digital recording and production have made music cleaner and more precise, but that clarity can sometimes make tracks sound too flat or sterile. This is where saturation comes in. By gently adding harmonic distortion, saturation plugins mimic the natural imperfections of analogue gear such as tape machines, tube amplifiers, and mixing consoles. Using saturation correctly…
Image Image Credit Kevin Mazur / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Queen Latifah performs with Megan Thee Stallion at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Queen Latifah praised Megan Thee Stallion on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” where she called her “so cool.” Their Coachella 2025 mash-up of “Plan B” and “U.N.I.T.Y” marked a rare cross-generational moment in Hip Hop. Latifah hinted at unreleased music, while Megan continues her 2025 run with the new single “LOVER GIRL.” Queen Latifah, like a lot of us, is…
Image Image Credit Phillip Faraone/VF24 / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B revealed that her third album is already in the works and will be released in less than a year. She confirmed there will be no deluxe version for AM I THE DRAMA? The “Little Miss Drama Tour” begins in February 2026, which is expected to be after the birth of her fourth…
Image Image Credit Christopher Polk / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Doechii performs at the “Live from the Swamp Tour” at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A technical glitch caused Doechii’s viral slide moment during her “Live From the Swamp Tour.” 50 Cent reacted with a playful Instagram post adding to the clip’s visibility. Doechii explained the behind-the-scenes struggle with grip tape, ripped tights and runaway towels in a candid Instagram video. Doechii is having a stellar year with continued critical praise for her Alligator Bites Never Heal album, standout award and festival show performances,…
Image Image Credit Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Disney’s ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Beyoncé shared a rare, captioned photo of Blue Ivy and Tina Knowles at the 27th Annual Angel Ball. Fans joked that Blue Ivy must be managing her mom’s Instagram. The Angel Ball spotlighted Tina’s philanthropic recognition. Beyoncé just unintentionally fed into one of the BeyHive’s most hilarious theories. On Tuesday (Oct. 28), the superstar posted a photo of Blue Ivy and Tina Knowles at the 27th Annual Angel…
Image Image Credit Bennett Raglin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Coco Jones performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Coco Jones delivered a moody live version of “Nobody Exists” with London On Da Track during her deluxe album rollout. The performance was filmed in a star-lit room and showcased her vocal control. Jones previously shared live versions of her favorite tracks from Why Not More?, including “You” and the deluxe’s “Delete It.” Coco Jones sounds just as good live as she does in the studio. On Tuesday (Oct.…