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Loopmasters has been re-acquired by its original founder, Matt Pelling, marking a rare moment in today’s music tech world where a beloved company returns to independent ownership. Loopmasters and its Loopcloud platform were sold to Beatport in 2020. Since then, Matt stepped away to focus on new projects, including his role at Rhodes Music Group. But as he explains, stepping back also reminded him how much he missed the company he built. With nearly three decades in the sampling world, Matt watched the evolution from CD-ROM products to modern subscription ecosystems, and the current mix of AI-assisted tools and handcrafted…

Introduction — The DAW Debate That Never Ends Few questions create more confusion for new producers than: “Should I use Ableton Live or Pro Tools?” Both DAWs are powerful. Both are used by professionals. Both can make release-ready music. The real question isn’t which is better — it’s: Which DAW fits the way you work? Ableton Live and Pro Tools are built for different philosophies, workflows, and creative styles. This article breaks down those differences simply and clearly so you can make the right choice for your music.   Quick Summary 👉 Ableton Live is best for beatmaking, electronic music,…

Ghosthack offers the Warehouse Techno Sounds 2026 sample pack as a free download today as the first gift in the company’s annual Advent Calendar. This year’s Advent Calendar from Ghosthack launched with a solid starter kit for techno producers. You’re getting over 450 royalty-free sounds, covering pounding bass loops, punchy drums, FX, synth loops, textures, vocals, and a collection of one-shots and MIDI clips. It’s pretty much an all-in-one toolkit for building techno tracks. Of course, it’s not the biggest sample pack out there, but it’s definitely generous for being a freebie. From what I’ve heard while browsing the content…

If your mixes sound muddy, harsh, or just not as clear as you hoped, the problem often isn’t your plugins or your gear. It’s the room. Even the best mic and speakers can’t deliver good results in a space full of reflections, echo, and poor sound balance. That’s where acoustic treatment comes in.  Acoustic treatment helps control how sound behaves in your room. It reduces unwanted reflections, tames booming bass, and gives you a more honest listening environment so you can make better production decisions. This doesn’t mean turning your bedroom into a fully soundproof studio. Instead, it’s about making…

2B Played Music is offering SlimVerb and Delayed Classic plugins as FREE downloads with the code HOLIDAY25 until December 15, 2025. Both plugins have been free in the past, so if you missed those earlier chances, now’s a good time to add them to your toolbox at no cost. SlimVerb was covered as a freebie on BPB in 2024, and 2B Delayed Classic was free earlier this year. Both plugins are worth a look, especially while they’re available for free. SlimVerb is a streamlined reverb derived from the developer’s PrimeVerb engine. It focuses on giving you direct control over reverb…

SampleScience is giving away three of its plugins, and you can grab them for free using the code freetheplugins. This offer arrives at a time when the developer has been going through some hard times, so if you’ve used SampleScience tools over the years and want to show some appreciation, this is a good moment to do so. Even a small donation helps. SampleScience has been one of the most active indie developers in our scene for over a decade, and we’ve collaborated on several projects together, including the free BPB 64 plugin. He offers his products in a multitude…

Full Bucket Music has released FB-02, a free FM software instrument for Windows and macOS that recreates the sound engine of Yamaha’s 1986 FB-01 module. If you follow Full Bucket Music, you’ll know the developer is best known for meticulous Korg emulations (Fury-68 being a recent example). So seeing a Yamaha clone from them is genuinely unexpected. As BPB reader mrg joked, this really does feel like we slipped into a different timeline. 😀 FB-02 focuses specifically on the FB-01’s four-operator FM sound generator, and the manual makes it clear that this wasn’t an easy project. The original hardware relied…

Plugin Boutique and Music Radar offer the Evolve Elastic Lite plugin by Excite Audio for free until December 1st. The sample-based synth plugin runs on macOS and Windows. Evolve Elastic Lite is the trimmed-down version of Excite Audio’s new futuristic sound-mangling instrument, and despite being the “Lite” edition, it’s a pretty deep sound design tool. If you like bending, twisting, and mutating sounds into weird new shapes, this one is absolutely worth a look. At the core of Elastic Lite is a quad-layer sampling and synthesis engine. You can load up to four sample or synth sources, blend them with…

Ambient music is all about atmosphere. Instead of focusing on catchy hooks or driving beats, it creates mood through evolving sound, space and subtle movement. The most powerful ambient tracks feel immersive, almost like stepping into a different environment, and this effect comes from one core skill: layering rich textures.  For producers, learning how to build depth without clutter is what separates flat ambient tracks from those that feel cinematic and alive. This guide explores practical techniques for creating rich, layered textures in ambient music. You will learn how to choose the right sound sources, stack them with purpose, and…

Image Image Credit Artwork for Russ’ “Clue” single Image Alt Russ delivers his latest single, “Clue” Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Russ’ new single “Clue” explores themes of pressure, sacrifice, and emotional survival. Produced with Elite and Evince, the track reflects Russ’s continued creative control. The release builds on Russ’s post-Columbia momentum and independent catalog. On Friday (Nov. 28), Russ decided to deliver a post-holiday offering in the form of “Clue,” which he produced alongside Elite and Evince. The booming cut was previewed on the rapper-producer’s Instagram accounts a week prior. “Clue” is largely centered on the pressures and Russ’…