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Alonso Sound has released the Revealed Free Tryout Archive, a massive free sound pack compiled from over 400 commercial sound design releases on the Revealed Recordings label. The Revealed Free Tryout Archive includes an astonishing 3,459 sounds, split into 2,278 samples, 1,074 synth presets, and 107 MIDI files. It covers all the major soft synths like Serum (including Serum 2), Spire, Sylenth1, Diva, Dune 3, and Massive. The presets are neatly organized into 415 folders, each representing a commercial soundbank released between 2017 and March 2025. At 3.5 GB in size, this is possibly one of the most extensive free…
Dezert Audio has released Freq-2 ($200), a vintage synth-inspired sample instrument for Kontakt and Kontakt Player. Subscribe to Dezert Audio’s newsletter to get $50 off. Freq-2 is a sample-based instrument with some of the most inspiring synth presets I’ve heard recently, all captured in high detail and packed into a neat Kontakt interface. The plugin is based on over 220 sound sources recorded from 22 analog synths handpicked from Dez Wright’s personal collection. The sampled synths include classics like the Moog Memorymoog, Rhodes Chroma, Yamaha CS60, and modded Roland Juno-106. The raw sounds were processed through boutique analog gear and…
Out of hundreds of UAD plug-ins, these are the ones that are often overlooked. If you record and mix music regularly, you likely have go-to effects chains for various tasks. Perhaps some of these plug-ins have been the saviors of past sessions — an EQ or compressor that got you out of a tight mix deadline, or that weird saturator that a client fell in love with on a synth track. But what happens when you feel like shaking things up? We compiled a list of slept-on UAD titles that may fit perfectly into your plug-in rotation. 1. Cooper…
Image Image Credit Billboard/Contributor via Getty Images and Angela Weiss/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B and BIA Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B’s “Pretty & Petty” responds to BIA’s “SUE MEEE?” with pointed lyrics and personal rebuttals. She told “The Breakfast Club” that BIA’s mention of her kids was a breaking point. Cardi also addresses cheating rumors she believes BIA helped fuel during her marriage to Offset. Cardi B is never one to hold back, and her long-anticipated sophomore album, AM I THE DRAMA?, proves it once again. The Bronx rapper used one track, “Pretty & Petty,”…
Image Image Credit Gilbert Flores / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B at the 2025 Grammy Awards red carpet Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B’s sophomore album, AM I THE DRAMA?, features 23 tracks that blend disses, vulnerability, and Latin-pop flair. Lyrics aimed at BIA, Offset, and others show Cardi B reclaiming her narrative through raw storytelling. Collaborations with major artists and genre-blending production elevate the album’s replay value. The seven-year wait is finally over. On Friday (Sept. 19) at midnight, Cardi B released her sophomore album, AM I THE DRAMA? The 23-song effort arrived with features…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images and NBC / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Kehlani at the 2025 BET Awards and Cardi B at The Tonight Show Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Kehlani shared behind-the-scenes moments from the video shoot, calling Cardi B a “f**kin’ powerhouse.” The two artists previously worked together on “Ring” in 2018, making this a full-circle moment. Fans are celebrating the reunion on “Safe,” a standout track from Cardi B’s new album. Cardi B’s long-awaited sophomore effort, AM I THE DRAMA?, arrived at midnight (Sept. 19). Alongside it came the visual…
Image Image Credit Scott Dudelson / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Destroy Lonely at Rolling Loud California 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The mixtape includes 18 tracks with production from Cxdy, Lil 88, and Bhristo, plus a Ken Carson feature. Fans are praising the nostalgic sound and calling it Destroy Lonely’s best work yet. The project marks a return to the Broken Hearts series after nearly five years. Destroy Lonely is back to breaking hearts with his newest release. On Friday (Sept. 19), he dropped his long-awaited ᐸ/3³, which features a lone guest appearance from frequent collaborator Ken…
Image Image Credit L. Busacca / Contributor via Getty Images and TheStewartofNY / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt 21 Savage at 2024 TIME 100 dinner and Latto at 2025 MTV VMAs Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: 21 Savage’s new verse on Hunxho’s “If Only” includes a cheetah print lyric that fans link to Latto. Latto’s fashion choices and past interviews have added to the speculation. Neither artist have confirmed the rumors, leaving fans to interpret the clues themselves. Social media is still convinced that 21 Savage and Latto are an item. On Friday (Sept. 19), the London-born rapper appeared…
Finally, what’s the most impactful piece of production advice you’ve ever received from a mentor or just learned on your own? If I had some advice to give, it would be to focus on dynamics in the tracks you produce. It’s not just about making the track as loud as possible. Some elements need to stand out, and Transient Master is perfect for that, no matter the style of music. It adds depth where it’s needed. From experience, an idea is never great right from the start. You have to work on the idea, choose the right sounds, mix the…
Sidechain compression is one of the most recognisable techniques in modern music production. It is the secret behind the “pumping” effect you often hear in electronic dance music, where the kick drum cuts through clearly while other elements duck in volume to make space. Beyond EDM, sidechain compression is also used in hip hop, pop, and even film scoring to keep mixes clear and dynamic. For beginner producers, learning how to use sidechain compression is a game changer. It not only helps prevent clashes between instruments in the low end but also adds groove and energy to your track. The…