Think ethical AI is a contradiction in terms? These companies are trying to change that perception by introducing licensing and transparency into music AI. But is it too little, too late? It’s scary being a musician in 2025. Artificial intelligence may be helping in some ways, as with mixing and mastering plugins, but in many…
SVETTI: “Creativity Isn’t What You Own, it’s What You Do”
SVETTI has been rising fast in the techno–breakbeat scene with a distinctive blend of euphoric, broken drums and emotional pull. We asked her to introduce herself – from influences to upcoming releases. Who are you? I’m SVETTI – a music producer, DJ, and live act. Where are you from? Originally from the south of Russia….
HoRNet Plugins Launches ZeroComp: AI Compressor with Three Models
HoRNet Plugins has announced the release of ZeroComp, an intelligent compressor that automatically learns audio material characteristics and self-configures for optimal compression results. The plugin features three compression models and proprietary crest factor analysis, offering a new approach to automated dynamics processing. Three-Model Architecture ZeroComp differentiates itself from existing AI-powered compressors through its three-model processing…
Fracture Sounds releases free Blueprint Brass Ensemble for Kontakt Player
Fracture Sounds has released Blueprint: Brass Ensemble, a new free Kontakt Player instrument that features four of the staple orchestral brass instruments. Blueprint Brass Ensemble gives the user the opportunity to experience a snapshot of Majestic Brass Soloists. Bringing together the trumpet, French horn, trombone, and tuba in a single, powerful ensemble, the library features…
Softube Releases Empirical Labs Professor Punch-Knuckles and Updates Plugins to 2.6.16
Softube and Empirical Labs have teamed up again to release Professor Punch-Knuckles, a new saturation plug-in. This collaboration with Dave Derr focuses on capturing the distinct saturation characteristics found in classic Empirical Labs (ELI) hardware. Professor Punch-Knuckles is derived from the saturation circuits of two well-known pieces of ELI gear: the Mike-E preamp/compressor and the…
Session Loops releases VocalNet, a real-time AI-powered vocal cloning & transformation plugin
Session Loops has released the updated real-time version of VocalNet, a new AI-driven voice cloning and transformation plugin for macOS and Windows. The plugin enables you to transform vocals in real-time directly within your DAW, and it’s available for instant download with a fully functional 14-day trial, as well as lifetime or subscription purchase options…
Can Clubs Facilitate Togetherness?
For year’s clubbers have spoken of connection and oneness. Now researches are beginning to take notice. As club culture continues to evolve and mature, its place in society is also shifting and changing. For decades the notion of going out to a nightclub, or partying during the day in a field, has existed within its…
Minor Drama updates SendBlender to v1.1 with Level Matching
Minor Drama has announced the release of version 1.1 of their free SendBlender utility plugin, offering new Level Matching features. This update is also provided for the more advanced edition of the plugin, SendBlender Pro, which extends the basic concept of the Standard edition to include wet/dry blending in the frequency domain and across the…