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Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Rapper Rich Homie Quan performs onstage during 2022 Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium at Georgia State University on July 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A new exhibit at Atlanta’s Trap Music Museum pays tribute to Rich Homie Quan’s influence. The tribute comes one year after Quan’s death from an accidental overdose at age 34. The exhibit was part of a larger weekend of events, including a charity softball game. Rich Homie Quan’s life is being honored in a…
Image Image Credit Screenshot from Alemeda and Doechii’s “Beat A B!tch Up” video Image Alt Screenshot from Alemeda and Doechii’s “Beat A B!tch Up” video Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The duo’s first collaboration blends alt-pop and experimental Hip Hop with fierce energy. The music video features surreal visuals, including Jet Skis, sword fights, and a trained cat. The track is the third single from Alemeda’s upcoming EP, But What The Hell Do I Know, dropping Nov. 7. Top Dawg Entertainment’s leading ladies are truly dominating 2025. On Friday (Oct. 10), Alemeda teamed up with Doechii for the first time…
The Usual Suspects have announced JE-8086, a free Roland JP-8080 emulation that works on macOS, Windows, and Linux. The Usual Suspects have already given us some epic emulations, including Xenia (Waldorf Microwave II/XT) and OsTirus (Virus Ti), and the news that a Roland JP-8080 emulation is on the way will be music to the ears of synth-lovers everywhere. Well, maybe not music to the ears of Roland, who are known to be aggressively protective of their brand. Whatever Roland’s reaction, JE-8086 is coming soon, and it sounds absolutely killer. The Usual Suspects continue their method of emulating the DSP chip…
Plugin Boutique is currently having a sale on iZotope’s vocal effects powerhouse, VocalSynth 2. The plugin usually retails for €251, but you can now purchase it for €20.63, which is a whopping 91% discount. This offer lasts until the end of the month. If dull vocals are a common feature in your projects, this beastly plugin has all the tools you need to turn them into something else entirely. Check out some of the features here: Talkbox, Vocoder, formant shifting, pitch shifting, distortion, Furby-like LPC sounds, an interactive animation interface that morphs your effects in real time? Yeah, and that…
Parallax Audio is now offering the Virtual Sound Stage v2.0.2 virtual instrument spatializer for free download. The plugin is for macOS (Intel CPU and Apple Silicon – M-Series) and Windows (x86 64-bit, Windows 10 or higher). The Windows formats are VST3 and AAX, while for macOS, it’s available in VST3, AU, and AAX. Parallax Audio developed Virtual Sound Stage as a paid release in 2014, and in October 2025, they issued a rebuilt legacy version of the plugin as a freeware drop. The rebuilt release offers better compatibility with modern operating systems. It also introduces VST3 compatibility and support for…
What were some of the key pain points you identified for aspiring DJs, and how did the new features – like the improved jog wheels, dedicated browsing controls, and flexible FX routing – directly address those challenges and allow users to build confidence and skills? One of the main pain points on the S2 MK3 was the limited FX control. Today, FX and the Pattern Player are vital tools for DJs to stand out and give their mix a unique, personal touch. With the MX2, we added full hardware interfaces for both FX units, alongside Mixer FX on each channel.…
Black Rooster Audio is offering its limited VPRE-73 Halloween Edition for free this month. However, there is a three-step process to claim the plugin. Here’s how it works: Visit any product/bundle detail page on blackroosteraudio.com. Set your star rating & write your review. Send a screenshot alongside your registered e-mail to info@blackroosteraudio.com. After that, you will receive one FREE eCoupon for you or your friends to unlock the VPRE-73 Halloween Edition. Black Rooster Audio has a couple of freebies you could try and review. Personally, I really like their RO-GOLD vintage plate reverb. Now onto the main course. VPRE-73 Halloween…
Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Hit-Boy and The Alchemist attend the BET Hip Hop Awards 2024 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The Alchemist and Hit-Boy’s joint project includes a short film starring actor Danny Trejo. Goldfish drops on Oct. 24 and marks a rare joint release from two elite Hip Hop producers. Their past collaborations include THEODORE & ANDRE EP and production on Benny The Butcher’s Everybody Can’t Go. Renowned producers in their own rights, The Alchemist and Hit-Boy are joining forces. The dynamic beat-making duo announced they are releasing a joint album…
Use the UAFX Ruby ’63 and Woodrow ’55 amp emulators, Del-Verb Ambience Companion, and Max Preamp & Dual Compressor pedals for classic U2 tones. In this UAFX Tone Swipe, you’ll learn how to create the tones and effects found on legendary U2 records like War, The Unforgettable Fire, The Joshua Tree, and more — including amp settings, effects, and mixing tools.* Since the beginning of U2, The Edge has relied on Vox AC30 combos. As the decades wore on, he brought Fender amps in the fold — most notably tweed Fender Deluxe combos — hit with a hefty boost from…
Image Image Credit Gary Gershoff / Contributor via Getty Images and Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Rapper BIA visits SiriusXM Studios on October 08, 2025 in New York City and Cardi B attends Cardi B “Am I The Drama” meet and greet at DBS Sounds on September 22, 2025 in Riverdale, Georgia Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: BIA dismissed Cardi B’s “Pretty & Petty” diss in a HOT97 interview, suggesting it was ghostwritten. Cardi B responded on X Spaces, calling BIA “boring” and “delusional” while denying any song copying. Their feud has escalated over time through…