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Image Image Credit Samir Hussein / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium For a game that has largely consisted of building forts and outlasting your enemies, Fortnite has come an incredibly long way. In fact, Epic Games has stretched its original formula beyond recognition by dabbling in virtual concerts, test-driving new survival mechanics and perhaps most memorably, turning celebrities and musicians into playable characters. Arguably one of the most influential gaming crossovers of the 2020s, Travis Scott’s Astronomical event set a new bar for what bringing artists into Fortnite could be. The performance, which drew more than a whopping…
ModeAudio has announced the launch of its 2025 Spring Sale, offering a 30% discount on all samples and synth presets for a limited time.There’s a subtle warmth in the air, the buds are beginning to bloom & the days are getting longer – Spring is upon us & with it, the annual ModeAudio Spring Sale!Choose from our bulging collection of 350+ packs of thundering drum samples, roaring analog synth loops, airy Ambient textures, rippling synth presets & far beyond, saving yourself a lip-smacking 30% off in the process.The offer includes over 350 loops, samples & presets packs.More information: ModeAudio Source…
One of the nice aspects of making beats on your own computer is that you are in your own world of creativity and production. You don’t have to answer to any teachers or bosses on the quality of the music you make.But that’s no excuse to be lazy and not put the effort into your music production. While focusing on audio engineering skills is important, knowing how music work is essential for anyone who calls themselves a music composer or producer.In this post, we’re going to introduce you to music theory.Getting started with basic music theory as a music producer.Luckily…
Discover how to use the 1176 compressor for iconic fuzz. In this video, UA’s James Santiago and Dr. Dave Berners show Youtube guitarist Rhett Shull how the UA 1176 compressor was used to create the distorted guitar tone on Led Zeppelin’s legendary track, “Black Dog.” But I don’t have two 1176s in a rack, you say? No problem! You can use the UAD 1176 plug-ins to achieve the same effect. Either record through them in realtime with the Console app or place them as an effect insert in your DAW. Remember, Page was running direct, so a line level signal…
Despite her success at celebrity roasts and comedy specials, comedian Nikki Glaser revealed at the TIME100 Summit on Wednesday (April 23) that there was one joke she told during the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5 that she worried went too far. “I didn’t say anything that was like, calling anyone ugly or fat,” she told TIME deputy editor Kelly Conniff in New York City. “I think I get a reputation of being mean because of the roasts. I’m hired to be mean for those. [At] the Golden Globes, it’s not my job to ruin their night.” However, she conceded…
Billy McFarland says the Fyre Festival brand will be sold.In a lengthy-statement shared on Wednesday (April 23), the founder of the ill-fated brand acknowledged the festival’s tumultuous journey and widespread criticism surrounding its return.Now, after two years of trying to revive the festival, he and his team are ready “to pass the torch.”“We knew that FYRE was big, but we didn’t realize just how massive the wave would become. That wave has brought us here: to a point where we know it’s time to call for assistance,” wrote McFarland. “This brand is bigger than any one person and bigger than…
Image Image Credit WWE / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Kai Cenat is in a lane of his own! He’s had top-tier talent like Nicki Minaj, Kevin Hart, Kyrie Irving, Druski, SZA, Chris Brown and more join his livestreams. With over 700,000 Twitch subscribers as of November 2024, the first-ever streamer to sign a Nike deal is clearly ready to do business. However, what really sets him apart is his genuine heart and loving energy. There’s an innocence and humility about him that makes you instantly embrace the internet personality. He’s the kind of person you just want…
Plugin Boutique is offering a 50% discount on Softube’s virtual instrument which brings the authentic sound, interactions, and performance of three famed Japanese hardware units from 1977.The Model 77 Dual Layer Synth comes with a redesigned, intuitive new interface for an improved and modern workflow.Model 77 Dual Layer Synth gives you one of the most influential sounds of our time. It is the iconic sound of Blade Runner, Chariots of Fire, Billie Jean, Africa, and Human Nature — among countless others. Softube modeled and accurately articulated every detail of the circuits of three legendarily expressive Japanese synthesizers from 1977 and…
[UPDATED – 23rd November 2020] – Black Friday is here again.The biggest sale of the year is when musicians and producers get to buy the music gears, software, education, and stuff at discounted rates.In fact, aim to buy useful stuff that will help you produce better music. If you think about it, it’s wise to spend now – and then hold off purchases for the next few months.Here is a list of 10 things you can buy as a music producer during this year’s Black Friday sale. Just remember not to fall into the GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) but to…
Learn how to add punch, presence, and attitude to your drums and vocals. In this video, learn how to add the unmistakable tone and energy of the legendary 1176 compressor to your productions. From Led Zeppelin to Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin to Radiohead, Pharell, and thousands more, the albums that relied on the 1176’s analog magic are impossible to count. Learn how to make your drums “slam” and your vocals “pop” using the 1176 Classic Limiter Collection. Source link