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Ocean Swift has released Tyrian Tine, a free Kontakt Player instrument that blends metallic chimes, wavetable motion, and controlled instability into an expressive sound-design tool. I like how Tyrian Tine combines two very different layers: an intentionally unstable wavetable oscillator and a curated sample engine built from bells, kalimbas, music boxes, and other metallic percussive sources. When you start blending these A/B layers, it’s easy to get a nice and complex sound that’s kind of dreamy and somewhat mellow. But you can also get something a bit more aggressive, like metallic hits that feel closer to sci-fi machinery than traditional…
As the festive season rolls in, there’s no better time to invest in your creative goals. To celebrate Christmas, pointblank music school is spreading some serious holiday cheer with a special offer designed to help you level up your musical skills. This Christmas, we’ll be offering up a massive 25% off on all our short courses and professional programs until 5th January 2026, which could save you thousands. Whether you’re an aspiring producer, songwriter, performer, or looking to specialise in advanced areas like spatial audio or mixing and mastering, we’ve got you covered. You can study in London, Los Angeles,…
Image Image Credit Jerritt Clark / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Meek Mill and Young Thug attend Remy Martin Presents – Young Thug Birthday And Album Release Celebration at Beauty & Essex on August 16, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Meek Mill gave Young Thug his flowers onstage, highlighting a moment of public loyalty in Hip Hop. Thug supported Meek during a time when others in the industry distanced themselves. The moment comes as Thug faces renewed scrutiny following leaked jail calls. Young Thug can count on at least one fellow rap star supporter.…
Image Image Credit Arnold Turner / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Asian Doll attends Baddies Caribbean Premiere at AMC Century City 15 on May 05, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The rapper celebrated her 29th birthday with a surprise proposal and shared the moment online. She posted photos of her diamond ring, Chanel bag and waterfront dinner setup on Instagram. Fans responded with excitement and curiosity, referencing her recent transition into motherhood. Asian Doll is engaged! On Sunday (Dec. 7), the rapper shared that she got proposed to on her 29th birthday. “I JUST…
Image Image Credit Taylor Hill / Contributor via Getty Images and Joseph Okpako / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Doja Cat attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards and SAILORR performs outside King’s Cross station on TikTok LIVE with DJ AG ONLINE at Kings Cross on July 9, 2025 in London, England Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The birthday moment gave fans a rare glimpse into the bond between Doja Cat and SAILORR. The surprise happened during the first stop of the Asian leg of the “Tour Ma Vie World Tour.” SAILORR recently dropped a deluxe version of her…
Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt 21 Savage performs onstage as Druski hosts first-ever “Coulda Fest” Comedy and Music Festival at State Farm Arena on September 07, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: 21 Savage’s new project, WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?, drops on Friday (Dec. 12). The 14-track body of work follows a year of high-profile features and marks his first solo effort since american dream. A teaser trailer and Art Basel installation hint at dark, cinematic themes and a bold visual rollout. We’re only a few weeks away from…
Image Image Credit Theo Wargo / Staff via Getty Images, Taylor Hill / Contributor via Getty Images, Kaitlyn Morris / Stringer via Getty Images, and Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B at SiriusXM Studios on September 06, 2023 in New York City, A$AP Rocky attends the 2025 CFDA Awards, Coi Leray arrives at EA Sports presents The Madden Bowl at Orpheum Theater, and Kodak Black performs onstage at Day 1 of 2023 ONE MusicFest Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B, A$AP Rocky and Kodak Black expanded their families with new additions in 2025. Several…
When pointblank Music School had the honour of hosting Jason Cooper, the legendary drummer of The Cure, it wasn’t just another masterclass; it turned into an inspiring look at rhythm and percussion. Joined by tabla virtuoso Sirishkumar Manji, the session became a vibrant fusion of traditional beats and rock-driven energy, offering students an unforgettable and truly unique learning experience. Together, they showed just how effortlessly music can blur boundaries and create something entirely new. Here’s a glimpse of the night: Jason treated us to a rare performance, playing two tracks from The Cure’s latest chart-topping album, Songs Of A Lost…
NoiseAsh offers Backs EQ as a limited-time free download for macOS and Windows. The EQ is normally priced at $90 but is currently available at no cost. Backs EQ combines Baxandall-style curves with a few modern twists. The main idea here, though, is that the workflow is straightforward enough that you could get around it quickly if you want to quickly enhance the sound of a track without thinking too much about precision or surgical EQ moves. The plugin offers the classic low and high shelving filters you’d expect, along with continuous high-pass and low-pass filters. You also get an…
As a thank-you to customers for a fantastic 2025, Soundtoys is giving away six free plugins in the 12 Days of Soundtoys promotion. The 12 Days of Soundtoys promotion starts today (December 8, 2025) and ends on December 19, 2025. Just a reminder that December 8 is the last day to pick up the MoogerFooger MF-103 free with any purchase at Plugin Boutique. Don’t forget we also have 12 Days of Free Plugins from Synchro Arts. The first freebie from Soundtoys’ Christmas thank-you is Little PrimalTap, the little brother of the PrimalTap delay plugin. Little PrimalTap (and Primal Tap) is…