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Lese has recently launched a new audio plugin based on multiple rare digital reverb modules from the ’90s and 2000s, along with a bunch of extra features for better usability, and a fresh twists.Designed to create something unconventional, Hikari is an ocean-themed random reverb.Central to Hikari’s interface is the “Navigator”, which lets you move around 2D space, and as your position changes, the structure of various reverb elements slightly change.Beyond that, there is also the “Anomaly” system, which further alters the reverb and adds even more processing when the navigator reaches one of the anomaly points.What the anomalies do exactly…
Image Image Credit Christopher Polk / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Lizzo at Lizzo In Real Life at The Wiltern Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Lizzo posted a side-by-side photo to highlight her progress and shut down Ozempic rumors. Her fitness routine includes cardio, sauna sessions, and a chef-curated diet focused on wellness. She emphasizes personal effort, saying, “I work my a** off,” and owns her transformation proudly. Lizzo looks “Good as Hell,” and she’s setting the record straight on how she got there. On Thursday (July 3), the Special artist gave a shoutout to spa owner Flávia Lanini…
Image Image Credit 305pics/Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Drake premiered “What Did I Miss?” in a livestream filmed inside a Toronto ice warehouse. The track includes subliminal shots that fans believe target Kendrick Lamar and former collaborators. The campaign for Drake’s upcoming LP — presumed to be titled Iceman — seems to be well underway. Drake has returned to the spotlight with a new solo single, and he’s making it clear that old wounds from his feud with Kendrick Lamar still linger. On Friday night (July 5), the Toronto superstar unveiled “What Did I Miss?” in…
Image Image Credit Screenshot from ASAP Rocky’s “pray4dagang” video Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Rocky and KayCyy’s collaboration explores grief, legacy, and spiritual tension in a cinematic format. The video premiered on Apple Music and later on YouTube before it mysteriously disappeared (it remains on other streaming platforms). The track signals a more introspective and evolved ASAP Rocky as he prepares for his third child with Rihanna and the long-awaited release of DON’T BE DUMB. ASAP Rocky is back in his art-house bag with “pray4dagang,” the latest offering from his long-awaited album, DON’T BE DUMB. Featuring rising Kenyan-American artist KayCyy,…
OneZero Samples has released a new soundset for the Serum 2 synthesizer instrument by Xfer Records. Deep Minimal DnB Serum 2 Presets contains a focused collection of custom presets that cut straight to the core of the genre.The pack delivers 75 fresh sounds, including bass, synths, arps, drums and fx.Expect deep subs, techy stabs, hypnotic sequences, and stripped-back bass tones designed for producers who value space, groove, and surgical sound design. Built to complement rolling drums and sparse atmospheres, every preset is mix-ready and fully macro-assigned for quick tweakability.Whether you’re crafting tight grooves for the club or abstract halftime rollers,…
Image Image Credit Barry Brecheisen / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Young Thug at 2025 Summer Smash Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A fan who drove nine hours to see Young Thug at Les Ardentes got $400 and a backstage photo from the rapper. The moment came together after the fan messaged Young Thug’s team and got help from a fan-run account. The story highlights how Young Thug is reconnecting with fans during his return to live shows. Young Thug is a generous king. On Saturday (July 5), the “Digits” rapper performed at Belgium’s Les Ardentes festival, though he…
Audio Plugin Deals has launched a limited time promotion on a bundle of the complete Sampletraxx collection, featuring thousands of world-class cinematic sound effects including earth-shattering impacts, signature braams, tense risers, haunting soundscapes, and futuristic UI sounds.Offered at a 96% discount, the Soundtraxx Everything Bundle comprises 58 individual sound libraries used by top composers on blockbuster films, AAA games, and major trailers.This bundle represents the entirety of the Sampletraxx creative output—every texture, impact, drone, mangled instrument, and signature sound that has shaped the sonic landscape of contemporary trailers, films, and games. It is a complete sonic universe, curated to provide…
Image Image Credit Marc Piasecki / Contributor via Getty Images, Taylor Hill / Contributor via Getty Images, and Dimitrios Kambouris / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Skepta, Joyner Lucas and ASAP Rocky Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways Skepta dismissed Joyner Lucas with “two bars” while focusing on a lyrical clash with ASAP Rocky. The U.K. rapper is pushing for a full transatlantic showdown, calling for matchups between top U.S. and U.K. artists. He emphasized that the clash is about lyrical skill, not personal beef, and teased a diss track aimed at American rappers. Skepta wants all the smoke with…
Karoryfer Samples has introduced the sequel to Three Tagelharpas. A unique instrument with additional sympathetic resonance strings, Fourth Tagelharpa offers a larger range on each string, and adds true sampled rebows.Sample recordings of the bowed lyre were performed by Michał Górka of Daj Ognia, an independent band originally from Kraków, Poland.Fourth Tagelharpa featuresOver 1,900 samples and 800MB of sample content.Mid sustain, long sustain, short, tremolo and screech techniques.Vibrato and non-vibrato versions of the mid and long sustains.True sampled legato, rebows and ascending portamento.Sympathetic resonance with controllable volume.4 playable ranges: D string with low A drone, low A string with D…
Image Image Credit Stephane Cardinale – Corbis / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B’s live crow accessory at Schiaparelli’s Paris Couture Week show added theatrical flair to her fashion statement. The crow has been a recurring symbol in her ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ rollout, from cover art to teaser clips. Her couture look featured a pearl-fringe gown and dramatic styling that blended fashion with performance art. Well, that’s one way to begin Paris Couture Week. On Monday (July 7), Cardi B pulled up to Schiaparelli’s Fall/Winter 2025-26 show in a stunning outfit, which she accessorized…