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Lunacy Audio has made its CUBE Mini virtual instrument free until October 31st, 2025 (regular price $49). You can grab it now for free from Plugin Boutique or directly from Lunacy Audio. CUBE Mini is the streamlined version of Lunacy’s flagship CUBE, a sample-based instrument powered by vector synthesis. Instead of overwhelming you with every possible feature from the full release, the MINI version focuses on the core elements that make CUBE so cool: morphing between multiple sample sources in a 3D interface (which is absolutely fantastic), layering textures, and quickly building cinematic atmospheres. And here’s the thing – I…
W.A. Production is offering the entire Helper Series 2 plugin collection for free on its website. The Helper Series 2 bundle includes Helper Equalizer 2, Helper Saturator 2, and Helper Transients 2. These are three lightweight but practical mixing tools that cover a wide range of day-to-day tasks in the DAW. While none of these plugins are flashy or groundbreaking, they’re well-made and versatile enough to earn a spot in your mixing toolbox, especially if you’re looking for an all-in-one solution for common mixing tasks. We had actually hosted Helper Transients 2 as a BPB exclusive freebie back in March 2021, and it…
Image Image Credit Jeff Kravitz / Contributor via Getty Images and Olivia Wong / Stringer Image Alt Mariah Carey at 2024 Grammy Awards and Anderson .Paak at GOLD HOUSE 4th Annual Gala 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Mariah Carey addressed dating rumors with Anderson .Paak during a “CBS Mornings” interview. The pair’s public appearances since December 2024, including the iHeartRadio Music Awards, have fueled speculation. Carey confirmed that Anderson .Paak appears on her forthcoming album, Here For It All, contributing vocals and songwriting. Anderson .Paak is in the “hand-holding club” with Mariah Carey, or at least that’s how she…
Image Image Credit Marc Piasecki / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attend the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s family has grown bigger with the arrival of their daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers, born on Sept. 13. The couple shared the news via Instagram, posting photos of Rocki dressed in a pink onesie and boxing gloves. Social media lit up with reactions from fans and celebrities, celebrating the couple’s newest addition. Rihanna is now, officially, a mother of three. On Thursday…
Image Image Credit River Callaway / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Metro Boomin at Variety Hitmakers 2023 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The civil trial centers on a 2016 sexual assault allegation against Metro Boomin in Los Angeles. Vanessa LeMaistre claims she was drugged and assaulted after taking Xanax and drinking alcohol at Metro’s studio. The case includes Ayahuasca-related testimony, references to 21 Savage lyrics and a $3.7 million damages claim. The sexual assault trial involving Metro Boomin is now underway. On Tuesday (Sept. 23), the producer appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom over allegations brought by Vanessa LeMaistre,…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Young Thug attends a 2025 Back-to-School Event at Hosea Helps Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A Georgia judge previously ruled in favor of Young Thug, ordering the return of roughly $145K in seized assets. Prosecutors have filed an appeal, arguing the delay was caused by Young Thug’s legal team. The appeal could impact future asset forfeiture rulings in high-profile Hip Hop cases. The authorities in the state of Georgia aren’t done with Young Thug yet. Though the Atlanta rapper took a plea deal and was able to walk…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images and ROBYN BECK / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B attends ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ meet and greet and JT at the 2025 Grammy Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B’s “Magnet” verse reignited tensions with JT, sparking a wave of online drama. JT escalated the feud by making personal claims about Cardi B’s relationship and past. The Bronx native responded with leaked texts and Instagram Live threats, keeping fans glued to the saga. Cardi B’s closing verse on “Magnet” has started a war of words with…
Image Image Credit Matt Winkelmeyer / Staff via Getty Images and Aliah Anderson / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B at the 2025 Grammy Awards and Stefon Diggs at 2024 Met Gala Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B addressed rumors about her BBL and relationship with Stefon Diggs during a “Call Her Daddy” interview. She used humor to shut down the speculation, saying the rumor is false and that they laugh about it privately. The Bronx rapper previously reminded fans of her past as a stripper, emphasizing the importance of smelling good. Cardi B is setting the…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images and Marc Piasecki / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt JID at 2025 Dreamville Fest and Clipse in Paris for Louis Vuitton runway show Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: JID believes Malice delivered the most impactful verse on “Community,” surpassing Pusha T. Fans praised Malice’s return after hearing his Jesus Shuttlesworth and Nas reference. The track appears on JID’s new album, God Does Like Ugly, alongside features from Westside Gunn, Ciara and others. Which member of the Clipse had the better verse on JID’s “Community”? According to the East Atlanta…
NoiseRoom UIO has released NoiseRverb, a free convolution reverb plugin that brings the acoustic character of Quito’s historic churches to your DAW. Created by sound designer Jhonatan López (whose free CCMkI: Classic Compressor plugin we featured a while ago) in collaboration with engineers Analí Pinto and Fausto Espinoza, NoiseRverb is more than just a reverb plugin. It’s a very cool sonic preservation project that delivers real-world spaces to a mixer channel in your DAW. The plugin captures the rich, natural reverberation of seven iconic churches in Quito, Ecuador, including San Francisco, Basílica, Catedral, Compañía, Guápulo, El Sagrario, and Santo Domingo.…