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BlepFX has released Filtrr, a versatile ladder filter and saturation plugin for free. We have written about the cool offerings by developer BlepFX here before, like the impressive companding distortion Destruqtor and lo-fi degrader plugin Crunchrr. BlepFX is known for making tools that are both aesthetically pleasing and easy to work with, and most importantly, sound great with a lot of flexibility. The latest offering is called Filtrr, and yes: It’s a filter. No surprises there, you might think, but Filtrr begs to differ. It is a non-linear ladder filter featuring six distinct distortion algorithms and supporting both internal and…

Neural DSP has announced the release of a significant software update for its ultra-compact pedal for guitarists and bassists.With a customizable signal chain, 47 new effects and utilities, and new workflow tools designed to meet the demands of modern guitarists and bassists, NanOS 2.0.0 transforms Nano Cortex into a fully featured, all-in-one guitar and bass rig built for the studio, stage, and everywhere in between.To showcase what’s now possible, Neural DSP brought together Cory Wong, Henrik Linder, and Jack Gardiner for a new performance video shot at the Matterhorn, Zermatt. Powered entirely by Nano Cortex, a USB power bank, and…

The way most major label executives panicked when song and album downloads started to hit the mainstream in the early 2000s shows how crucial it is for music industry professionals to stay updated about the latest technologies that could affect their work.And the latest industry shift to take notice? Big data.Big data is a technology that has substantial potential for the music industry. While often misunderstood, big data refers to large volumes of data that arrive so fast, and complex, that its impossible to use traditional methods to process.Working with big data involves using powerful analytics software & to find…

Kendrick Lamar mocked Drake’s “drop drop” adlib from “Family Matters” during a recent stop of his stadium tour.The rapper was in Minnesota for his first stop on the Grand National Tour (with SZA) when he played a pre-recorded scene on a screen at U.S. Bank Stadium. In it, he’s sitting in a chair while an “attorney” can be heard saying, “Sunday, Feb. 9.”Lamar responds with “I don’t keep up with the dates,” prompting the attorney to say then, “Ok, does this ring a bell? Drop. Drop. Drop. Drop….”After the reference to Drake’s legendary adlib from his “Family Matters” diss to…

Image Image Credit Astrida Valigorsky / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium JID is coming in hot! During day two of Dreamville Fest’s fifth — and maybe not so final — installment on Sunday (April 6), he gave fans a first listen to “WRK,” a promising taste of his upcoming album. “I’ve been working on my attitude, don’t know what I’m ‘bout to do ‘bout it / But I know I’m ‘bout to act a fool / in a bad mood, so I’m taking it out on my work,” he rapped from the Shine Stage. Though the Atlanta rapper…

Meldaproduction has introduced a new audio plugin designed to streamline audio production workflow.Providing precise spectrum, loudness, and stereo field matching, MMatcher makes for an indispensable mastering tool to quickly achieve the right sound, simplifying complex audio adjustments and allowing users to focus on their creative vision.MMatcher lets you fix your headphones and monitors so that you can properly use them for mixing and mastering. You can use MMatcher to play with guitar/bass tones and who knows what else!At its core, MMatcher analyzes a reference audio source and applies its sonic characteristics to your input audio. This process involves capturing the…

The world of rock music has changed more since 2013 to now than I can ever remember before. In 2013, we saw a rise of the 80s synth-pop music and over the last couple of years, we’ve seen a huge push towards hip-hop and electronic production in rock.With this push towards music production, we’re also seeing a rise of VSTs being used in indie rock music. I personally think this is an exciting time as there really is so much that you can do with VSTs. Today, you can find almost a VST effect or instrument for literally anything you…

The Weezer movie has added more star power into the mix, with actor and musician Jack Black reportedly joining the cast. News of Black’s involvement in the forthcoming film was confirmed by Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo himself, who took to the band’s Discord server to share an AI-generated image of a film poster featuring Black. Cuomo clearly expected backlash and disbelief, however, captioning his image by stating, “Nope, it’s real.” Black’s appearance isn’t entirely unexpected, of course. Black previously toured with Weezer in 2001 as a member of Tenacious D, while wife Tanya Haden was the cellist on Weezer’s cover…

Baby Tate claims that she owes Warner Music Group $1.5 million.The rapper recently posted an Instagram post revealing that her boyfriend had his car stolen. In the post, she asked her followers to either share his GoFundMe campaign or donate if they can. As of this writing, the GoFundMe has raised $1,000 out of its $10,000 goal.Tate’s post caught major backlash from her followers who were shocked that she’d ask for their support when she’s a signed rapper, which they equated to having boatloads of cash.After a fan came to her defense and suggested that her haters stop watching her…

Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey Image Size landscape-medium Chlöe and Halo have more in common than just being related to Halle Bailey. On Monday (April 7), the “Have Mercy” singer tweeted that she and her nephew are twins, and after seeing their side-by-side resemblance, the internet wasted no time cracking jokes. “He’s my twin, sorry sis,” Chlöe captioned her and Halo’s baby pictures. Funny enough, they really do share a lot of features: the same bright eyes, button noses, and at least at the time the photos were…