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Josh Turvey of NoiseQuest returns with a review of one of the most complete music production bundles around; Komplete 15 Ultimate.SummaryKomplete 15 Ultimate maintains its status as one of the most popular solutions for music creation, composition, and sound-design. Serving up a seismic platter of diverse and innovative content, the iconic bundle specialises in sampled instruments, some of which are truly transformative.Although some older products require a refresh, the bundle remains a rich source of inspiration, and provides fertile ground for near-endless creativity.Pros:A superb collection of premium tools that is massive in scope and scale.The sampled instruments have been expertly…

Sonixinema has announced the release of a new Kontakt instrument library featuring bold and rebellious cello textures. Archetypes features contemporary movements, gestures, suspensions and statements performed by Joe Zeitlin.Captured in an intimate studio environment, the library explores everything from delicate harmonics and murmuring trills to aggressive scrapes, overtone swipes, and cello body percussion.Archetypes was performed and recorded by visionary cellist, Joe Zeitlin, who is known for his work on Nosferatu and Agatha Christie’s ‘Poirot’. Featuring a bold, rebellious range of Movements, Gestures, Suspensions and Statements, this library allows you to explore raw, moving cello textures that are perfect for creating…

IQ Samples has announced the release of a new sample pack designed to bring the glossy, hook-centric sound of modern commercial Drum & Bass.The royalty free Mainstream DNB pack puts the polished sonics and memorable hooks of today’s biggest acts right at your fingertips.Think Sub Focus and Dimension at the top of New Music Friday, Netsky remixes on Capital Dance, or Wilkinson’s crossover hits lighting up BBC Radio 1.Expect find professionally designed DNB Sounds at 174 BPM, including 45 Bass Loops, 33 Synth Loops, 10 Vocal Loops, 20 Break Drum Loops, 11 Drum Fills, 21 Full Drum Loops, 20 Kick…

Plugin Boutique has launched a “Back to School” sale on the Chord Prism MIDI plugin by Mosaic Beats, offering 33% off for a few days only.Play your MIDI controller like an expert. Easily create signature basslines, melodies and arpeggios from any chord progression.Our patented improvements upon traditional Scale, Arp and Chord effects provide users with unlimited possibilities for creating their own unique sound. VST Instrument and AU MIDI Effect versions available.Chord Prism 2 is on sale for $44.99 USD until September 8th, 2025 (regular $59.99 USD).More information: Mozaic Beats Source link

Image Image Credit Rick Madonik / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Canadian rapper Drake has another presence in the city after his OVO (October’s Very Own) store opened a new store in Yorkdale Saturday. Staff man the door to keep the numbers in the store limited. People were lined up for hours to get inside. A few people had camped out for the last two days at Yorkdale, awaiting the opening. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A woman was arrested after allegedly trying to set fire to Drake’s NYC OVO store. The suspect’s actions were caught on video, showing…

Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Rapper Lil Baby attends Lil Baby 5th Annual Back-To-School Fest 2025 on July 26, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Billboard honored Lil Baby’s My Turn for its historic chart run and cultural impact. The album spent 128 weeks in the Top 10, breaking records and outlasting major releases from Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Lil Baby continues building momentum with new projects, including The Leaks and a follow-up album on the way. Lil Baby has just earned a lofty title. The Atlanta rapper’s sophomore album,…

Image Image Credit Phillip Faraone/VF24 / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars Afterparty Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B used humor to promote her AM I THE DRAMA? box sets, joking about being broke and evicted. She connected the promo to the high production costs of her “Imaginary Playerz” video. The album drops Sept. 19 and includes fan favorites like “WAP,” “Up,” and the new single “Outside.” Cardi B is calling on the Bardi Gang to run up sales on her AM I THE DRAMA? box sets — but not without…

Image Image Credit Gilbert Flores / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Ciara at the 2025 AMA Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Ciara told Complex she is “for sure” open to hosting “Love Island USA.” She joked about bringing “Mama CiCi” energy and giving cast members tough love. Her marriage to Russell Wilson gives her a unique perspective on love and relationships. “Love Island” producers, take note: Ciara says she’s just a phone call away! Thursday (Aug. 28), the “Goodies” singer told Complex’s Jordan Rose that she’d be open to hosting everyone’s favorite dating show. “I would definitely be…

Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images and Chelsea Guglielmino / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt JT at the 2023 BET Awards and Ariana Grande at the 2025 Oscars Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways JT dropped a “See you soon!” comment on Instagram in response to Ariana Grande’s “The Eternal Sunshine Tour” announcement. The City Girls rapper has long been a fan of Grande, even crediting Sweetener as a comfort album during her time in prison. This co-sign highlights a moment of mutual respect between Hip Hop and pop, with fans excited about the crossover energy.…

Loopmasters has launched a new royalty free sample pack which steps back into the golden era of club music.Inspired by icons such as Kerri Chandler, Masters at Work, Frankie Knuckles, Paul Johnson, Graham Park, as well as contemporary producers such as Shonky, Josh Baker, and Chris Stussy, Club Classics 1992-1994 delivers catchy organ riffs, squelch bass, iconic rave stabs and hoovers, vocal hooks, funky drum loops and more.Re-live the iconic sounds of early 90s house, this time around with a beefed up production from both vintage and modern outboard as well as the latest special processing to give that authentic…