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Image Image Credit NurPhoto / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt JAY-Z prior the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid CF at MetLife Stadium on July 9, 2025 in East Rutherford, United States Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: JAY-Z responded to criticism of choosing Bad Bunny to perform at the Super Bowl LX halftime show with a five-word quote. His support carries weight due to his ongoing partnership with the NFL and influence over halftime show selections. The NFL is standing by its decision, with Commissioner Roger Goodell calling the upcoming performance a…

Image Image Credit David Becker / Stringer via Getty Images and John Nacion / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Young Thug performs onstage during ComplexCon 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Mariah the Scientist performs onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Fans speculate about baby rumors after Young Thug calls Mariah the Scientist his “baby mama.” The couple recently reunited after a public breakup and controversy related to the rapper’s leaked jail calls. Social media reactions are mixed, with some questioning the caption. Young Thug and Mariah…

Image Image Credit Boston Globe / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Tyler, The Creator performs at Lovejoy Wharf Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Tyler, The Creator marked the one-year anniversary of CHROMAKOPIA with a deluxe edition titled CHROMAKOPIA+. The bonus track “Mother,” previously vinyl-only, is now available on streaming with a new opening verse. Tyler followed the original album’s release with DON’T TAP THE GLASS. Tyler, The Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA turned one on Tuesday (Oct. 28). To celebrate the first anniversary of his eighth studio album, the rapper dropped a deluxe edition — fittingly titled CHROMAKOPIA+ — which finally brings…

Auburn Sounds is a developer we’ve covered multiple times at BPB, with plugins like Graillon 3 (a vocal pitch correction tool), Inner Pitch (a pitch shifter), and Lens (a spectral multiband compressor/expander). Now, they have released Selene, a free algorithmic reverb plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Selene, a versatile algorithmic reverb plugin, is the latest offering from Auburn Sounds and is available in both free and paid versions. The paid version is currently on sale for $18.94 (usually $36.67) at the time of writing (October 28, 2025). If you want to try before you buy, the free version is…

Image Image Credit Kayla Oaddams / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Halle Bailey and DDG attend the 55th NAACP Image Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The custody plan includes a set schedule, social media restrictions and mutual respect clauses. Both parties retain the right to refile domestic violence claims if future issues arise. The agreement reflects a shift toward cooperation and shared parenting responsibilities. Things have been anything but smooth since rapper DDG and singer Halle Bailey had their son, Halo. However, the former…

quietformat has released ValveDesk, a vintage tube tone coloration plugin that brings the warmth and harmonic richness of analog tube gear into your DAW. Even better, it’s free for the first 48 hours (until October 29, 2025, 11:59 PM EST). ValveDesk is a saturation plugin designed to add musical harmonic coloration inspired by vintage tube gear. It’s supposed to work as a harmonic saturator and gentle distortion tool on all sorts of signals, from vocals and guitars to entire mix buses. The plugin features three distinct tube models, a 3-band musical EQ, and a real-time spectrum display for more intuitive…

Blanketfort Audio has released Ruinator, a dual-engine distortion plugin for macOS and Windows. It’s available in VST3 and AU formats, currently discounted to $29 until October 31st (regular price $49). Ruinator is more than a typical overdrive. Instead, it offers a more creative approach to distortion, blending flexibility with a raw distortion engine capable of turning any sound into controlled audio chaos. At its core are two independent distortion stages that can be stacked in series or split across frequencies, stereo channels, or mid/side modes. This flexibility makes it easy to go from subtle warmth to fully mangled noises and…

When developing your sound, how do you strike a balance between maintaining consistency and leaving room for growth and experimentation? I maintain certain elements, such as my rhythms, textures, and overall vibe, so that my music has a distinct identity. At the same time, I always leave space to try new things, whether that’s experimenting with a different synth technique, exploring new scales, or collaborating with other musicians. This balance helps me stay true to my sound while still growing and keeping things fresh. Massive is great for this because you can save your favorite building blocks, oscillator setups, and…

Black Friday is around a month away, but the madness is already, well and truly, underway. Air Music Tech was among the first to announce huge discounts in the run-up to this year’s Black Friday (November 28, 2025), with up to 82% off MPC plugins and instruments. A standout offer for MPC fans is the Air MPC Instrument for $99 (usually $499), which includes The Fabric Collection, OPx-4, and more. In addition to massive discounts, Air Music Tech has just announced that they will be dropping a brand-new plugin for Black Friday, and you can have it for free. Many…

🧠 Core Idea The best producers don’t move faster — they flow smoother. In Ableton Live, the real speed isn’t about rushing. It’s about removing friction. These three shortcuts don’t just save time — they protect your creative flow. When you stop fighting your DAW and start dancing with it, music becomes play again. Ableton Live: The “Video Game” DAW — Why It Feels Like Playing, Not Working 🎮   1. Duplicate Like a Ninja — CMD + D (Mac) / CTRL + D (Windows) This is your loop weapon. One keystroke, and your idea doubles. Whether you’re building a…