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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…

You can now get UJAM’s Virtual Pianist Vogue for a massive 92% off deal at Plugin Boutique for a limited time. As we edge closer to Black Friday, the discounts continue to get bigger and better, and you can check out this year’s best deals in our Top 100. We still have some time before Black Friday, and although deals have already started, not all will last until the big day. You must keep an eye on each promotion’s end date so you don’t miss out. In this case, we have a huge 92% discount on Virtual Pianist Vogue, and…

As of right now, you can get Excite Audio’s Bloom KSHMR Lite for just £1 (list price £29) at Plugin Boutique with the coupon code “HAPPYDIWALI07”.  Bloom KSHMR Lite is an Indian / South Asian sample library featuring 75 presets that cover drum circles, tablas, bansuri flutes, sitars, and vocals. The library is designed to deliver Bollywood-style orchestration.  If you want to scoop up the £1 plugin and get your George Harrison on, then you’d better act quickly, as the coupon deal expires on October 31, 2025, at 23:59 PST. Bloom KSHMR Lite is a 64-bit only release for macOS…

Earning a degree in Music Production and Audio Engineering does more than teach you how to record tracks or use studio gear. It equips you with a broad set of technical and creative skills that can open the door to many different career paths. From working with artists in the studio to shaping sound for film, TV, and games, the opportunities go far beyond traditional music roles.  For anyone passionate about music and sound, this degree provides a strong foundation for building a sustainable career in the creative industries. In this guide, we explore the wide range of careers you…

Image Image Credit River Callaway / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B at Revolve Festival: The Eighth Annual Fashion, Music and Lifestyle Event on April 12, 2025 in Thermal, California Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B shared that she feels “a little handicapped” but remains focused on returning stronger after giving birth. She revealed her fourth child, and first with Stefon Diggs, is expected before her 2026 tour begins. Her album AM I THE DRAMA? continues to chart on the Billboard 200 despite her reduced public activity. Cardi B is at the point in her pregnancy where…