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As we find ourselves on the eve of Halloween, it is worth remembering there is wisdom in not taking oneself too seriously – a point you can underscore by downloading the new Toots silly sound fx collection by BOOM Library for free. The pack contains 387 royalty-free sounds in 63 high-quality 96kHz/24-bit WAV files. If the name didn’t give it away: yes, the sample pack is filled to the brim with honks, wheezes, and fart sounds. BOOM Library has sampled balloons, fart balloons, fart slime, whistles, kazoos, party horns, and the classic ACME wind siren, amongst other things. These sounds…

Breaking into the music industry can feel tough, especially when you’re just starting out. That’s why at pointblank we bring our students the best chances to learn, grow, and get heard. Here’s what’s on this November 2025: A&R Session and Book Talk with RuthAnne (JoJo, Britney Spears, One Direction) Grammy and BRIT-nominated songwriter RuthAnne is coming to pointblank for an exclusive talk on her new book, ‘It’s Not Just a Song’, followed by an intimate A&R session. She’s written for JoJo (“Too Little Too Late”), Britney Spears, One Direction, Niall Horan and more, and has over 12 billion streams on…

On 4th September 2025, AVAION, the creative force behind the viral hit ‘Wacuka’  joined us at our London campus for an exclusive masterclass. Our students got a first listen to his new track ‘Need Me’ a day before its release and an inside look at his creative process. AVAION shared insights into his production workflow, how to get your music heard in 2025, strategies for pitching artist collaborations, and how he stays grounded while navigating the less glamorous sides of the music industry; all while keeping the focus on what truly matters: the music. Inspired by his journey from bedroom producer…

Spark ideas Iterate melodies, beats, and loops with patterns and groups. Draw them in with your mouse, use a keyboard, or pair with Maschine hardware to play them in and create variations. Arrange your track Build patterns into tracks, arrange audio, mix levels, and fine-tune your track in Song mode. This is where those first ideas become fully-formed tracks. Develop your sound There’s always more to explore with Maschine. Route different effect chains, bring in external instruments, and create your own sounds from scratch using its built-in synths and effects. Find what your track needs With thousands of authentic virtual…

Every sound you’ve ever heard — from a kick drum to a thunderstorm — begins as vibration. That vibration disturbs air molecules, sending tiny waves of chaos through the atmosphere until they hit your ear. What you hear isn’t the sound itself. It’s your brain translating pressure into perception — chaos into rhythm, energy into emotion. Sound is invisible architecture. It’s movement, frequency, and time dancing together in air. Sound Theory 101: Energy, Frequency and Vibration   🎚️ 1. Vibration: The Pulse of Existence Strike a string, clap your hands, or speak a word — you’re setting molecules in motion.…

Whether you’re producing your first track or refining your sound, we’re bringing a full lineup of online workshops, challenges, and masterclasses designed to help you power up your skills. From live mixing sessions and fun composition challenges to theory refreshers, it’s all about building your skills, connecting with experts, and creating without limits. All sessions are open to every student, no matter your level or course just log in, join, and get involved. Sample Challenge 3 November| 20:00 GMT Join our expert lecturers John Davies and Michael Denny for this term’s Sample Challenge: a fast-paced creative session where you get…

Image Image Credit Gilbert Flores / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Demetrius Flenory Jr., Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Da’Vinchi at the Los Angeles Season 2 premiere of “BMF” Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Starz has officially canceled 50 Cent’s “BMF” after four seasons. Spinoffs are reportedly in development, which will keep the Black Mafia Family universe alive. The cancellation highlights shifting trends in Black-led crime dramas and 50 Cent’s evolving TV legacy. “BMF” will not be returning for another season. On Wednesday (Oct. 29), Starz announced that the 50 Cent-produced show has been canceled. The crime drama, which…

Image Image Credit Kaitlyn Morris / Stringer via Getty Images and Amy Sussman / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Coi Leray arrives at EA Sports presents The Madden Bowl and Cardi B attends MISTR’s National PrEP Day Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Coi Leray clarified that Cardi B’s “Pretty & Petty” lyric was not meant as a diss toward her. She revealed that she and Cardi talk often offline and have a supportive relationship. Leray also teased her next project and shared new music plans during the “Bootleg Kev Podcast.” There’s no bad blood between Coi Leray and Cardi…

Image Image Credit Amy Sussman / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Drake speaks onstage during Drake’s Till Death Do Us Part rap battle on October 30, 2021 in Long Beach, California Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The court dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” but he is now appealing that decision. The judge previously ruled that the diss track’s lyrics were not meant to be taken as factual. Drake’s legal team has not yet revealed the full argument behind the appeal, which could take over a year to resolve. Drake isn’t backing down without a…

Image Image Credit Aaron J. Thornton / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Kehlani performs onstage during ONE Musicfest 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The single “Out The Window” features cover art by celebrity photographer Markus Klinko. Fans have praised the track’s nostalgic R&B vibe since teasers began circulating in mid-October. The release builds on the momentum of Kehlani’s Folded Homage Pack and hints at their evolving 2026 album sound. Social media is convinced that Kehlani has another hit on their hands with “Out The Window,” which will finally drop next Friday (Nov. 7). On Wednesday (Oct. 29), the…