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Native Instruments has launched a limited time promotion on an exclusive bundle of virtual instruments by ProjectSAM.Featuring a treasure trove of orchestras, instruments, and effects for scoring everything from indie romcoms to horror games, the Cinematic Core Bundle is on offer at a 54% discount for the next few weeks.Stop searching and start scoring with this huge treasure trove of orchestras, instruments, and effects, including the very latest version of Lineage Percussion Core. ProjectSAM tools let you become the conductor and control a full orchestra without specialist knowledge. Whether you’re just starting out or composing for blockbusters, this bundle will…

Doechii has been tapped as the newest face of Samsung’s Galaxy Z series, joining forces with the tech giant to spotlight the latest innovations in its foldable smartphone lineup. In an official company announcement, Samsung revealed the partnership, with Doechii front and center in showcasing what the Galaxy Z Fold7 can do.Her campaign with the brand officially launched on Friday, July 25.Unveiled earlier this month during Galaxy Unpacked, the new Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 are smaller, sleeker, and more advanced than ever before. To match the cutting-edge vibe of the devices, Samsung called on Doechii to help…

APU Software has announced the release of a powerful utility plugin which corrects the tonal balance of a mix as it changes depending on the listening level.By modeling the human ear’s frequency sensitivity at different Sound Pressure Levels (SPL), TrueGain allows you to audition and control your audio with perceptual consistency.The core of TrueGain is its ability to perform “translation checks.” After a simple one-time calibration to your monitoring setup, you can use TrueGain to simulate how your mix will sound at different loudness levels, all without changing the actual volume of your monitors or headphones. This allows you to…

Pentacom has released ChordBloom, a free plugin for macOS and Windows that makes chord exploration intuitive and fun for producers, songwriters, and live performers. There are plenty of MIDI plugins to help with chords, but I love that ChordBloom has a very straightforward approach to triggering chords. The lower octave of your MIDI keyboard (C2–B2) selects the chord type, while pressing any note from C3 upward instantly plays that chord using the selected root. It’s a simple and intuitive two-hand system that allows you to experiment with harmony in real-time. You can also stack chord extensions like major 7ths, 9ths,…

VST Alarm has announced a limited time promotion on a bundle of 10 sample packs from the Incognet Samples label. The Ultimate Afro & Tribal House Bundle is designed for producers craving rhythm, groove, and energy.Featuring 10 powerhouse packs loaded with 31 presets, 1,647 one-shots, 2,169 WAV loops, and 54 MIDI files, this bundle delivers everything from deep tribal drums to infectious Afro grooves. Whether you’re crafting underground anthems or festival bangers, this is your ultimate toolkit for percussion-driven, dancefloor-ready heat.The bundle is on sale for only $9.95 USD until August 10th, 2025.More information: VST Alarm Source link

Music does not exist in isolation. It responds to the world around it, from changes in fashion and politics to internet culture and technological shifts. This includes everything from the choice of instruments and sounds to the way tracks are mixed, structured, and shared.  In this guide, we will explore how cultural trends impact the evolution of music styles, influence production techniques, and help shape new genres. Whether you are an emerging producer or a developing artist, understanding these connections can help you create music that feels relevant, forward-thinking, and true to your creative identity. What Are Cultural Trends in Music?…

As part of the Bitwig Circle, Bitwig is offering Rapid Flow’s Bitwig Workflow Template for free to all Bitwig subscribers.This mixing and performance template is designed to speed up your creative process in Bitwig Studio, helping you turn ideas into finished tracks with confidence.The template includes individual channel settings for optimum gain staging and sonic clarity, as well as a complete mastering chain and live performance FX. Rapid Flow is more than just a project file: it’s a complete system for music creation, completion, and performance, which you can learn via the included 60-minute instructional video.All Bitwig Circle members can…

Orchestral Tools has introduced a new virtual instrument that captures the evocative aura of an iconic Hollywood composer’s personal grand piano. James Newton Howard Piano brings the sounds of a Steinway Model D piano recorded in James Newton Howard’s studio, featuring 25 dynamic layers and production-ready mixes by Alan Meyerson.James Newton Howard believes that “good sounds inspire creativity.” We’ve captured his concert grand with the greatest attention to detail. This way, its majestic sounds can accompany every step of your creative process, from sketching themes to refining ideas to incorporating its cinematic mixes into your final scores.In his illustrious career…

United Plugins has launched an limited time sale on the reverb effect plugin by Muramasa that provides a unique way to find the perfect reverb settings.MorphVerb offers lush algorithms for spring, ambience, echoes, room, chamber or plate, as well as spaces like hall, cathedral, or even infinite. With MorphVerb you can blend smoothly between any two neighboring types.“Superb, top-end tool. It brought my drum loops to life instantly. The plates for guitar are amongst the best I’ve come across. This thing brings a smile to my face and is a great addition to my set up.”– Greg Brimson. Multi-award-winning producer…

Plugin Boutique has launched an exclusive promotion on Lese’s dynamic slicer plugin designed for happy accidents. Offered at a 40% discount, Slice allows users to create dynamic, evolving, layered looping structures.Making use of multiple control systems, Slice controls multiple granular “loopers” simultaneously, over an audio buffer that can be frozen & resized in real time.Slice is designed to be controlled “loosely”, similar to Frahm, where the controls influence multiple sound processors at once, but Slice also offers control schemes to control the loopers more precisely.Available for Windows and Mac (VST3, AU and AAX), Slice is on sale for $21 USD…