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Plugin Boutique is offering Tonal Balance Control 2 by iZotope as a free download for a limited time. This deal runs until May 26th, so be quick if you want to pick up one of iZotope’s flagship metering tools at no cost. Tonal Balance Control 2 is a visual analysis plugin that helps you maintain a consistent and professional frequency balance across your mixes and masters. It compares your track’s tonal balance against 12 different target curves, each based on thousands of professionally mastered songs from a wide range of genres, including rock, hip-hop, jazz, EDM, and more. You can…

Sonuscore has introduced a set of cinematic tools that aims to guide you from your first musical idea to a fully realized composition.An introduction to Sonuscore’s acclaimed cinematic scoring family, The Score Essentials contains 45 expressive Stories and a curated selection of orchestral tools.This inspiring film scoring plugin offers a focused starting point for composers looking to create emotional, story-driven music with clarity. It’s the ideal way to explore the creative possibilities of modern cinematic composition – without the usual technical distractions.The Score Essentials features45 expressive, flexible presets called Stories – crafted for fast, emotional scoring in film, trailers, and…

Back in 2005, Spanish star Alejandro Sanz — the heartthrob with raspy vocals, a poet’s way with words and a flamenco flair that defined his global pop sound — teamed with another superstar, Colombia’s Shakira, for “La Tortura,” a sexy flamenco/reggaetón vamp. It was a headline-grabbing collaboration at a time when such pairings were scarce in Latin music: Spain’s most lauded and top-selling artist cavorting with a crossover star at the height of her popularity. Accompanied by a video dripping in sensuality, featuring an oil-bathed Shakira writhing on a kitchen table, the song exploded, notching a then-record 25 weeks at…

SZA fiercely defended Megan Thee Stallion on Instagram after renewed online attacks questioned Tory Lanez’s shooting conviction. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe SZA went off at internet critics on Wednesday (May 21) after seeing Megan Thee Stallion face renewed harassment tied to the Tory Lanez shooting case, calling out those who continue to question the court’s verdict. “I’m actually SO shocked at the amount of…

Native Instruments and iZotope have officially launched their annual Summer of Sound and Summer Sale events, offering some of the year’s best deals on virtual instruments, effects, and production tools. Both sales run from May 22 through June 30 and feature significant discounts on flagship product lines, bundles, and hardware/software combos. Native Instruments’ Summer of Sound event includes up to 50% off Komplete 15, the comprehensive production suite that covers everything from synths and sampled instruments to effects and sound design tools. If you don’t need the full bundle, there are deep discounts on individual products like: The Symphony Series…

Native Instruments has announced the launch of its annual sales special Summer of Sound, offering discounts of up to 90% off on selected bundles, plugins, expansions, upgrades, and more.Discover what you can create with NI’s idea-sparking software and hardware, then get your tracks across the finish line with iZotope’s professional mixing and mastering plugins.During the promotion, customers can save up to 50% on Komplete 15, get deep discounts on individual instruments, take advantage of limited time Symphony Series Collection ($99 USD) and Jam Room Essentials ($99 USD) bundle deals, save on fan-favorite products, and more.Additionally, iZotope’s pro audio tools and…

Gavin Day wrote in to share about the development of his proximity-based MIDI controller. Using infrared technology, AIR allows users to control the parameters of your synths with a simple wave of your hand.True to the Skapa Sound ethos, AIR offers an intuitive means of control through an easy-to-use UI and is presented in a beautiful hand-crafted, natural wood housing.The USB-C-powered controller features a bright, onboard LED meter showing the parameter level, which can be locked with a simple hand gesture.AIR outputs to both MIDI and CV (0V to +5V) simultaneously, and the controller is MIDI channel programmable and allows…

accSone has announced an update to its granular synthesis software. Version 11.20 of crusher-X brings some new features, improvements and fixes.The MIDI trigger button is now available on each Grain Modulator tab, which has a significant impact on the sound.It synchronizes the Grain Modulator LFOs with each ‘MIDI Note On’ event, restarting the grain modulation when the MIDI keyboard is pressed. As shown in the above video, an example of the resulting modulation can now be seen when the Grain Modulator is switched to ‘Keyboard Sensitive’, as found in classical synthesizer options.Other changes in the update include:Adds Options for each…

Audiomodern has announced the release of a new expansion pack for its Playbeat 4 AI-powered drum designer plugin.A high-voltage Industrial & Cyberpunk expansion, Rustwave steps into the gritty future with aggressive patterns and raw, mechanical sounds that fuse heavy industrial textures with dark cyberpunk rhythms.This collection is built for crafting dystopian atmospheres, tense rhythms, and cold, immersive soundscapes. Perfect for dark techno, cyberpunk scores, brutal beats, and industrial-driven productions.Playbeat 4 users can download the Rustwave expansion for free.More information: Audiomodern / Rustwave Source link

Why every hit vocal is more than just a good performance 🎯 What is vocal production in music? Vocal production is the process of capturing, shaping, and enhancing a vocal performance in a song. It includes coaching the singer, selecting takes, comping, tuning, editing, layering, adding effects, and making sure the vocal fits emotionally and sonically in the mix. It’s a creative and technical role that bridges performance and production.   Great pop vocals don’t just happen. They’re not just recorded — they’re sculpted. The real magic lies in vocal production — the invisible hand behind every unforgettable performance. Whether it’s…