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For over 50 years, Solid State Logic (SSL) has been at the forefront of audio innovation. Their iconic mixing consoles have helped shape the sound of countless chart-topping albums and major motion picture scores. Used by some of the most respected producers, engineers, and artists worldwide, SSL is synonymous with quality, precision, and creativity in sound. Since 2016, pointblank’s partnership with Solid State Logic is not one we take for granted.  We are now home to three SSL large-format analogue consoles: the flagship SSL Duality 48-channel console and two SSL Origin 32-channel consoles. Taking this partnership a step further, we’re…

Have you ever noticed how a live gig can completely change the way a song feels? Do you find yourself wondering how the vocals cut through the noise so clearly, or why the drums sound so punchy in a packed-out venue? If you’ve got an ear for detail and a fascination with how music comes together in a live setting, you might just be made for a career in live sound. This behind-the-scenes role requires strong technical skills and can be the most creatively rewarding field in the entire music industry. Sound engineers are the silent architects of unforgettable gigs,…

  With over 80% of students expressing satisfaction across teaching, assessment, support, and wellbeing, pointblank has once again demonstrated its commitment to delivering an exceptional and high-value student experience. The 2025 National Student Survey (NSS), a key benchmark for UK higher education, highlights our strengths in freedom of expression, teaching quality, and timely feedback – all areas where we’ve exceeded national benchmarks. The NSS is a measure of student satisfaction across UK higher education commissioned annually by the Office for Students (OfS) and invites final year undergraduates to provide feedback on their university experience, covering areas including academic support, student…

Echo Sound Works offers ESW Kalimba, a free sample-based virtual instrument for macOS and Windows. This one isn’t exactly new. It was released a couple of years ago, but I noticed we haven’t featured it in the news back then. So, here’s an article for those BPB readers who still haven’t downloaded this excellent free kalimba. ESW Kalimba is more than just another sampled kalimba plugin. This one comes with a surprisingly flexible sound design engine that sets it apart from most free options out there. If you’ve been following BPB lately, you’ll know we’ve covered a bunch of free…

Whether you’re writing a pop hit, producing a house track, or composing an acoustic ballad, song structure plays a crucial role in how your music connects with listeners. A clear structure gives your track direction, helps build emotional impact, and keeps your audience engaged from the first note to the final fade.  Knowing how to arrange a song from intro to outro allows you to shape the energy, control the flow, and make creative decisions about when to repeat ideas and when to introduce something new. For both producers and songwriters, mastering structure is a fundamental skill that helps turn…

Native Instruments has announced the release of a powerful and free version of its flagship synthesizer instrument. Massive X Player makes it easy to build genre-defining sounds, fast.Explore growling basses, shimmering leads, and floating pads, with a premium library of presets for quick inspiration. There’s no steep learning curve, and no cost – just playful sound design.Massive X Player takes the complexity out of modulation, offering a fun new experience for diving into synthesis. The new Morpher XY pad animates synth patches in realtime, and is available as a free update for all Massive X owners.Plus, it comes with the…

Plugin Boutique is offering a massive 90% discount on Voca, the all-in-one vocal processing plugin from Sonnox, until July 31st. Originally priced at over $150, you can now grab it for just $14.50 in a fantastic deal for anyone working with vocals. Sonnox is well-known for high-end studio tools like Oxford EQ and Inflator, and Voca follows suit with its polished, professional sound. But unlike those classic plugins, Voca also offers a super fast and intuitive workflow, exactly how I like it. Voca is a four-stage vocal processor that includes automatic gain leveling, dual compression, saturation, and a smart de-harshing…

At AVA London 2025,  the UK’s leading festival celebrating music, visual art, and innovation, pointblank Music School delivered one of the event’s standout sessions. Among the day’s highlights was a live deconstruction by our Head of Education and Curriculum, Ski Oakenfull, who guided the audience through Underworld’s euphoric classic ‘Two Months Off’. Using Ableton Live and Push, he carefully unpacked the track layer by layer – from drums and synths to effects and arrangement, revealing the techniques that give it lasting impact. More than just a tutorial, the deconstruction embodied pointblank’s hands-on, practical approach to music education, offering aspiring producers…

At pointblank Recordings (PBR), we’re incredibly proud to celebrate the recent streaming milestones of three talented artists from our in-house label. As the only specialist music institute in London with its own record label, pointblank empowers students, alumni, and staff to reach new heights in their musical careers. Three of our artists – Leah Haworth, Dry Bones, and Sam The Zoologist have each achieved major Spotify milestones, showcasing the power of passion and the support of our community. Here’s a look at their achievements and what makes each artist shine. Leah Haworth Leah Haworth, our enchanting singer-songwriter and a pointblank…

Drake, who once nodded to country superstar George Strait by rapping “all my exes live in Texas,” joked about briefly being convinced that he was staring down a past romantic partner during a recent stop on his PARTYNEXTDOOR-featuring $ome $pecial $hows 4 UK EU run.In a clip of the fan encounter making the rounds on social media this week, a woman can be seen stepping in front of Drake as he makes his way to the stage. The fan is quickly pulled to the side after the eye-to-eye moment, albeit not without some playful commentary from the Iceman artist.“I thought…