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Image Image Credit Peacock / Contributor via Getty Images and Arturo Holmes / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt JaNa Craig during Love Island: Beyond The Villa – Season 1 and Key Glock at SiriusXM Studios Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: JaNa Craig confirmed she is not dating Key Glock, calling them “good friends.” She explained that her recent breakup is still fresh and she is not ready to date again. Key Glock clarified that their connection is professional, not romantic. JaNa Craig and Key Glock are “just really good friends.” On Friday (Sept. 26) evening, the “Love Island USA”…
Rhythm isn’t just timing—it’s emotion. Shuffle, groove, and swing are rhythmic feels that make music move your body. Learn how they differ, how to use them, and when to lean one way or another in your productions. ⭐️ Start by downloading all of my FREE Music Production Guides ⭐️ It took me years to learn this stuff! Step 1: What Is Groove? “Groove” is that magic pocket that makes your body respond without thinking. It’s not about being mathematically perfect—it’s about the relationship between instruments. When drums, bass, and chords breathe together, they create a pulse that feels alive. A great…
What is the NI 360 subscription? The NI 360 subscription is Native Instruments’ all-in-one music production membership. It gives you access to a curated library of synths, sampled instruments, and effects. It’s the perfect choice for a multifaceted producer who is looking into genre exploration. It also works in any DAW. In other words, it gives you a flexible way to access an entire ecosystem of production tools. The NI 360 subscription comes in different tiers, and each offers its own set of instruments and plugins. The exact lineup depends on which tier you choose, but regardless of your selection,…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Young Thug attends a celebration dinner for his album ‘Punk’ Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The UY SCUTI cover shows Young Thug with a noticeably lighter complexion, sparking intense online discussion. The opening track, “Ninja,” features repeated use of the hard “-er,” igniting debate over intent and delivery. Fans have been nothing short of vocal about Thug’s creative decisions on social media. Young Thug’s UY SCUTI dropped on Friday (Sept. 26), marking his first full-length release since being freed from prison last year. The 20-track album is noted for weaving…
Image Image Credit Mike Coppola / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Doja Cat attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The 15-track album includes a single guest appearance from SZA. Doja Cat explores themes of love, sex, and transformation, inspired by the French word for “life.” Visuals like “Gorgeous” and upcoming TV appearances reflect her evolving artistic vision. On Friday, Sept. 26, Doja Cat released her fifth album, Vie. The GRAMMY award-winning rapper and singer combo also shared the video for “Gorgeous.” The…
If you register a new Korg ID account, you’ll receive a 75% discount on the M1 Music Workstation plugin. Korg’s M1 Music Workstation plugin retails for $99, but if you sign up for a new account, you can buy it for just $25. I know that’s not precisely 75%, but, you know, close enough. If you sign up for a new Korg ID account and confirm your email address, you’ll see your discount code in the “Offers from Korg” section of your account. Add the M1 plugin to your basket, apply the discount code, and the price will be reduced.…
DAWJunkie has released One Knob Dynamics, a bundle of three dynamic processing plugins for macOS and Windows. The offer is available for a limited time via the developer’s website. The One Knob Dynamics collection includes Compress One, Limiter One, and Gate One. Each plugin features a single control knob labeled “Amount,” and these are basically the most streamlined dynamics tools you can get right now. As the name suggests, these are (quite literally!) one-knob plugins. You turn the knob to increase the effect, and that’s it. There are no extra controls, no menu diving, and no visual meters. Whether that’s…
If you’ve ever manually aligned stacks of vocal doubles or harmonies in your DAW, you already know how painfully tedious that process can be. That’s where Synchro Arts VocAlign Pro 6 comes in. VocAlign Pro 6 is a plugin designed to automate timing and pitch alignment across multiple vocal takes with accuracy and save you a lot of time. Version 6 brings some major upgrades, most notably ARA2 support for Pro Tools, a redesigned UI, and a stack of new features borrowed from the flagship Revoice Pro. For vocal producers working with large session stacks, these improvements could be game-changing,…
Image Image Credit Erika Goldring / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Young Thug performs during 2021 Lollapalooza at Grant Park Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: UY SCUTI marks Young Thug’s return with a bold mix of courtroom audio, emotional features, and lyrical tension. The project features Cardi B, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, and a surprise reunion with YFN Lucci. Thug addresses past tensions, including disses aimed at Gunna and a missing Rod Wave verse. UY SCUTI, Young Thug’s first album since last year’s prison release, has finally arrived. Released on Friday (Sept. 26) at midnight, the project stretches across…
From developer Chaos Audio comes Eclipse, a free noise suppressor plugin for macOS and Windows. Dealing with unwanted noise isn’t the most enjoyable aspect of performing, recording, or processing, but it’s something everyone has to deal with. Even with power conditioners, high-quality cables, DI boxes, and other necessary equipment, the average bedroom producer still has to contend with EMI (electromagnetic interference) in one way or another. Plugins like Eclipse can help, whether used with Chaos Audio’s Stratus multi-effects pedal or for post-processing in your DAW. The Stratus pedal is a hardware guitar stompbox that bridges the gap between your pedalboard…