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Reason 13 is the latest version of the popular DAW from Reason Studios, and it’s available with a massive 60% discount for a limited time. The special offer at AudioDeluxe ends on September 29, 2025. The discount reduces Reason 13 from $499 to $199, which is pretty epic. I can see that there’s also a discount if you buy directly from Reason Studios. However, if you add the promo code FALL10 to your AudioDeluxe cart before checking out, you’ll get an additional 10% off the sale price of $199. Your final price at AudioDeluxe is $179.10. Also, you get a…

Music production feels messy. Too many tools, too many steps, too much noise. But every great song comes from a hidden map—a structure that breaks the work into clear phases. Once you follow it, your path turns from chaos to clarity.   Step 1: Recognize the Overwhelm You’re not alone. Many producers feel lost because: There are so many tools, sounds, and plugins to master. Every new tutorial reveals more complex concepts. You can’t decide where to to start, so everything stalls. Confusion only enters the picture when there’s no roadmap. Once you understand that the process has natural stages, everything…

It’s official! We’re proud to announce the launch of our first fully accredited degree programs in the U.S.: a two-year Associate Degree and a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Music Production & Audio Engineering at our Los Angeles campus. In addition, we’re also introducing two new online programs: a two-year Associate Degree and a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Music Production & Sound Design. Applications are now officially open for all programs, with the first classes beginning in October 2026. As California’s only college dedicated to music production degrees, we offer students an immersive education designed to prepare them for careers in…

Occult Audio has released Obscura, a free virtual instrument for macOS and Windows designed for creating dark, evolving soundscapes. Obscura is a fun sample-based plugin built around a minimal interface and ten atmospheric drones. This marks Occult Audio’s first plugin that doesn’t require Kontakt or Kontakt Player, so there are basically no limitations to running it in your DAW. Before we proceed, I would like to note that the download requires the Pulse Downloader to be installed on your computer. So if you don’t have it already, that’s an extra step needed to get Obscura for free. The instrument features…

Sick Noise Instruments has released NoizeBreaker, a sci-fi-inspired SFX library for Kontakt (full version required), and it’s available for FREE for a limited time via Pluginomat. NoizeBreaker is packed with over 200 futuristic sound effects designed for trailers, video games, and various electronic music genres (although mainly Datsik-style dubstep comes to mind for sounds like these). It includes a large selection of robotic footsteps, glitchy impacts, and all manner of cinematic-inspired chaos. If you’re working on high-energy electronic music or anything that leans into this style of cinematic audio, the library is definitely a fun one to throw into your…

Apogee Electronics has released Clearmountain Dance, a $29 delay plugin for macOS and Windows that recreates the chaotic stereo delay Bob Clearmountain accidentally stumbled upon during the mixing of David Bowie’s Let’s Dance. Clearmountain Dance is the latest entry in the Clearmountain plugin series, offering an inspiring delay effect packed into a conveniently compact form factor. I’ve always been a fan of creative effects inspired by specific songs, artists, or albums. They give your tracks a stylistic identity and a starting point that can lead to some really fun experimentation. Clearmountain Dance is exactly that kind of plugin. It doesn’t…

Surge Synth Team OB-Xf is a continuation of the free and open-source OB-Xd synth project. If you’re not familiar with the original open-source OB-Xd synth plugin by 2DaT, the name should give away the inspiration behind the project. The inspiration, of course, was one of the most sought-after vintage synthesizers, the Oberheim OB-X (1979). discoDSP took over the original 2DaT OB-Xd project a few years ago, and it spawned a €99 premium version. It’s common for free synths to have a paid big brother, but attaching a paid version to an established freebie doesn’t always go down well with the…

Image Image Credit ANGELA WEISS / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B performs during 2018 Global Citizen Festival: Be The Generation Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B is set to perform at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York City, stepping in after The Weeknd’s withdrawal. The Bronx rapper previously performed at the festival in 2018 and is returning just after dropping her latest album, AM I THE DRAMA?. Fans can stream the event live on YouTube, Apple Music, iHeartRadio and more. Cardi B’s already celebrated album rollout for her new album, AM I THE DRAMA?,…

Image Image Credit Billboard / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B at the 2025 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The album’s viral singles and streaming numbers helped it reach platinum status within 24 hours. The project includes major hits like “WAP” and “UP,” which helped drive early sales and streams. Cardi B celebrated the milestone with fans across New York City and Pennsylvania through meet and greets and social media moments. And just like that, Cardi B’s new album is already certified platinum. The Bronx rapper’s sophomore project became an immediate hit with fans,…

Image Image Credit Boston Globe / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Tyler, The Creator performs at Lovejoy Wharf Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Tyler, The Creator told fans he may take a “very long break” from touring after wrapping his “CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR.” The rapper reflected on the physical and mental toll of performing at 34 years old, saying he has “done enough.” While he’s still scheduled to headline Camp Flog Gnaw 2025, his future touring plans remain uncertain. Tyler, The Creator isn’t sure if he’ll ever tour again, but at least he’s going to take a “very,…