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Spitfire Audio has launched its biggest free library ever – the Spitfire Symphony Orchestra: Discover. Public sentiment toward Spitfire Audio remains somewhat divided; there was once a simpler time when the consensus was that the products were outstanding yet costly. The introduction of LABS in 2018 went a long way toward closing the gap between Spitfire Audio and the average bedroom producer. The BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover (2020) closed that gap even further and remains one of the best orchestral freebies around now. However, the journey from LABS to LABS+ left many users seriously frustrated, and although some free content…
Deciding where to study music is about more than just the classes you take. For many students, the choice comes down to whether they want the full campus experience in Los Angeles or the flexibility of studying online. Both options at pointblank Music School deliver accredited, industry-focused training from expert instructors, but the lifestyle, opportunities, and day-to-day experience can be very different. This guide will help you compare what each path offers so you can decide which fits your life and career goals best. Studying in Los Angeles Los Angeles is one of the world’s leading music hubs, home to…
Image Image Credit Scott Legato / Contributor via Getty Images, Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images, Erika Goldring / Contributor via Getty Images, and Paras Griffin / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Summer Walker performs at Ford Field, Chris Brown performs during Chris Brown In Concert, Mariah The Scientist performs during 2025 Lollapalooza Festival, and 21 Savage performs at “Coulda Fest” Comedy and Music Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Summer Walker’s third studio album, Finally Over It, features artists like Chris Brown, GloRilla and Brent Faiyaz. The album is split into two parts, For Better and For…
Image Image Credit Kevin Winter / Staff via Getty Images and Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Omarion attends the 2025 Ebony Power 100 Gala and Mario attends The Baller Alert Show With Ferrari Simmons & BT at iHeartRadio Studios on September 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Omarion addressed Mario’s “hit or miss” comment. He emphasized his longevity in R&B, saying his success comes from hard work; not luck. Omarion said that he’s not open to collaborating with Mario. Omarion wants Mario to know who paved the way first. In an interview…
Image Image Credit Kirill Bichutsky/Contributor via Getty Images, Artwork from Max B’s ‘Wave Pack,’ Paras Griffin/Contributor via Getty Images, and Cindy Ord/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt 50 Cent, Max B, Jim Jones and DJ Whoo Kid Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Max B reconnected with DJ Whoo Kid and French Montana shortly after his release from prison. 50 Cent posted a meme that resurfaced Max B’s long-standing feud with Jim Jones. The artists’ recent comments suggest a shift toward reconciliation and cultural healing. Max B’s first days of freedom became a major topic in Hip Hop, and it was…
Image Image Credit Simone Joyner/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Drake performs at Wireless Festival 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Drake made a surprise appearance on Season 2 of the “The Office Movers.” Solomon Kehinde’s emotional response to Drake’s visit became a viral highlight. The moment underscores the growing visibility of African talent in North American entertainment. Toronto’s entertainment world lit up this week after a surprise appearance by Drake on the set of “The Office Movers” went viral, thanks to a heartfelt and humorous reaction from Nigerian Canadian actor Solomon Kehinde. Kehinde, who portrays Michael in the Canadian…
Image Image Credit Michael Buckner/Contributor via Getty Images, Stephanie Augello/Contributor via Getty Images, and Prince Williams/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Brandy, Rihanna and Monica Image Size landscape-medium Rihanna made a surprise appearance at the Los Angeles stop of Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine Tour” over the weekend, delighting fans and fellow artists alike. The global icon attended the show at the Kia Forum, where she was seen dancing in the crowd before heading backstage to greet the two R&B powerhouses. Clips shared across social media captured the heartwarming exchange between Rihanna, Brandy and Monica. In one video,…
Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images and Maddie Meyer / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B attends Cardi B “AM I THE DRAMA?” meet and greet at DBS Sounds on Sept. 22, 2025 in Riverdale, Georgia and Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Gillette Stadium on Nov. 2, 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B’s reaction to Stefon Diggs’ New England Patriots touchdown went viral and lit up social media. She previously attended the Patriots’ game against the Atlanta Falcons. Diggs recently shared…
Developer Xperimenta has offered Minima 2, a multi-instrument library for Kontakt, for free. I know some of you will read the header and immediately think this is old news, and it is. Minima 2 has been around for a couple of years, but there are a few reasons we are highlighting it now. Firstly, it’s an oldie but a goodie, as Marty McFly might say. Secondly, we looked at the original Minima by Xperimenta Project way back in 2021, but it seems we didn’t follow up on the sequel. Finally, Native Instruments recently listed Minima 2 as one of the…
Dylan Mixer has made the Tape Filth Kontakt 8 cassette synth library available for free download. The freeware library requires the full version of Kontakt 8, and it is not compatible with the free Kontakt Player. You’ll also need to create a Pulse Downloader account to access the plugin, as we’ll outline below. Dylan Mixer created the library by running hardware synths printed to cassette players, namely the RadioShack CTR-121 and Sony BM-147 players. Kontakt 8 is a 64-bit only release for macOS (13+) and Windows (10+). Kontakt 8 offers the following format support: macOS (standalone, VST3, AU, AAX) and…