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Synchro Arts is the name behind plugins like RePitch and the recently covered VocAlign Pro 6, and this December, the developer is spreading the joy with 12 Days of Free Plugins. The 12 Days of Free Plugins promotion will run from December 4 to December 15, 2025. It’s not like a mini Advent calendar where you open a new plugin each day; there are four free plugins available for the duration of the promotion. The four free plugins are: LANDR FX Voice LANDR FX Beats LANDR FX Bass LANDR FX Electric The plugins (usually £29 each or available as part…
We’ve got something here we don’t come across too often: a Mac-only plugin. Analog Glow is a new saturation plugin from TonalMark, available in AU and VST3 formats for macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon). You can download the .pkg installer directly from Gumroad. If you want to support the developer, you can enter any amount or add a tip. Windows users shouldn’t feel too left out; you just got the excellent FerricTDS mkIII by Variety of Sound, all to yourselves. Analog Glow is a simple one-knob plugin that TonalMark designed to deliver instant analog character. Although it’s a one-knob plugin,…
Introduction — The Part You Can’t Forget Every great song has a moment that grabs your attention and doesn’t let go. That moment is the hook. Some hooks are melodies. Some are lyrics. Some are beats, riffs, samples, or even textures. But they all share one purpose: to make the song unforgettable. Quick Summary 👉 A hook is the most memorable and emotionally gripping part of a song — a melodic, rhythmic, lyrical, or sonic idea designed to capture attention and stay in the listener’s mind. A hook is the element of a song that “hooks” the listener…
Introduction — The Machine With Street Soul Some drum machines were built for studios. The Oberheim DMX was built for streets, stages, and subways. It didn’t shout. It didn’t try to be futuristic. It simply hit harder than anything else of its time. Where the LinnDrum was glossy, the DMX was raw. Where the 808 was booming, the DMX was punchy. Where early samplers were experimental, the DMX was immediately musical. About The Oberheim DMX: 👉 Released in 1981, the Oberheim DMX used 8-bit EPROM samples, individual tuning, and punchy sounds that defined early hip hop, electro, new wave, and…
Image Image Credit Kevin Mazur / Contributor via Getty Images and Theo Wargo / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Monica performs onstage during the Brandy and Monica “The Boy Is Mine” Tour – New York at Barclays Center and Mariah the Scientist performs onstage during the 2025 Global Citizen Festival at Central Park Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The surprise “Burning Blue” performance in Atlanta created a viral moment for both artists. The moment marked a rare live link-up between two generations of R&B from the same city. Monica later praised Mariah the Scientist on social media, calling her…
Image Image Credit PG/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B is seen leaving the Alhambra Court House on September 02, 2025 in Alhambra, California Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The judge denied a retrial in Cardi B’s civil assault case, citing lack of jury intimidation. Cardi’s viral pen toss outside the courthouse became a focal point of the retrial request. The court emphasized that the jury’s verdict was based on evidence. Cardi B is now 2–0 in her legal battle with Emani Ellis, who claimed the Grammy-winning rapper scratched her face outside a Beverly Hills OB-GYN’s office…
Image Image Credit Screenshot from Polo G’s “Gangsta Graduation” visual Image Alt Polo G in a scene from his latest visual Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Polo G and G Herbo’s “Gangsta Graduation” music video features powerful imagery of growth, survival and past consequences. Their latest collaboration continues a long-running partnership between the two Chicago rap frontrunners. The track is expected to appear on Polo G’s forthcoming HOOD POET (Black Heart Edition). On Friday (Dec. 5), Polo G and G Herbo reunited for a new track titled “Gangsta Graduation,” along with an intense, symbolism-heavy music video. Directed by Polo G…
Image Image Credit Artwork for Mozzy’s “BUICK TO BENZ” single Image Alt Artwork for Mozzy’s “BUICK TO BENZ” single Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: “BUICK TO BENZ” explores Mozzy’s evolution from street life to financial and personal growth. The track follows Mozzy’s well-received INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS series and notable featured appearances. Mozzy recently joined West Coast peers YG and Jay Rock for a Red Bull-backed freestyle. Mozzy returned on Friday (Dec. 5) with a new single titled “BUICK TO BENZ.” The hard-hitting cut was released via a partnership with EMPIRE, which makes it unclear if the West Coast talent is still…
Image Image Credit Artwork for Blxst’s “Why” single Image Alt Artwork for Blxst’s “Why” single Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: “Why” showcases Blxst’s emotional range and continues his exploration of romantic themes in R&B. The release coincides with his five-night residency at The Roxy, celebrating five years of No Love Lost. The single adds to his 2025 momentum, following the Unreleased EP and October’s “Aye Girl.” On Friday (Dec. 5), Blxst blessed the masses with a new single titled “Why,” which builds on the tone previously established by October’s “Aye Girl.” The track blended melody-driven production with lines about connection…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor | Jerritt Clark / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Usher attends Usher’s Official Concert After Party on Oct. 18, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, and Big Sean attends THE CAMP presented by N3on And Hit Boy at Fab Factory on Oct. 13, 2025, in North Hollywood, California. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The incubator will include a virtual production studio, a special effects lab and mentorship programs. The space opens in February 2026 and aims to support youth in music, film, AI and tech. The initiative is part of a broader trend of…