The 6 best reverb plugins for vocals with SIRMA (free presets included)
Expert artist, songwriter, and music producer SIRMA showcases six reverb plugins for vocals that have become staples in her toolkit.

GearFest UK 2025: Get your tickets! If you’ve not already booked your ticket for this year’s GearFest UK, now’s the time!

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Release title:
blueface 6ix*
Main artist name:
Plexine
Release date:
11th Jul, 2025
https://publme.lnk.to/blueface6ix
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US Army soldier pleads guilty to hacking telcos and extortionCameron Wagenius had already pleaded guilty to other charges earlier this year.

Launch Control XL is hereAccording to Novation Music, "It’s time to take control of your entire setup — the latest generation of Launch Control XL is shipping now. With powerful DAW integration, eight precision faders, 24 endless encoders, and a host of mappable buttons, it’s designed for intuitive, tactile control over any computer-based, hardware, or hybrid setup."Buy it hereMix with feeling, not a mouseLaunch Control XL’s eight 60mm faders provide precise, responsive control over levels when you’re mixing — and anything else you like when you’re not.Get hands onEach of Launch Control XL’s smooth-feeling endless rotary encoders feature a dedicated RGB LED that dims and brightens to indicate relative values.Connect all your hardwareWith full-size MIDI In, Out, and Out2/Thru ports, Launch Control XL is designed for custom control of hardware synths and effects, with or without a computer. Instant visual feedbackLaunch Control XL’s crisp, new OLED display puts vital information right where you need it, in real time.LCXL Livestream - 23rd JulyJoin -CALC- on Novation Live to learn more about the new Launch Control XL. Discover how our latest MIDI controller enables you to get hands on with your entire workflow, whether that’s controlling your DAW, a hardware-only set up, or somewhere in between. Designed to make complex setups effortless, -CALC- will show you how to create your own MIDI maps and use Launch Control XL as the central hub for all your MIDI control. Notify meThe post Launch Control XL is here first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Uniswap President Mary-Catherine Lader steps down after 4 yearsLader was one of the early names leave traditional finance to work in the crypto space.

Freqport update the FO1 & FT1 Freqport have announced the release of a software update that kits their FO1 and FT1 units out with some new features and tackles some known issues. 

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Pulling at Threads With the Flipper ZeroGone are the days when all smart devices were required an internet uplink. The WiFi-enabled IoT fad, while still upon us (no, my coffee scale doesn’t need to be on the network, dammit!) has begun to give way to low-power protocols actually designed for this kind of communication, such as ZigBee, and more recently, Thread. The downside of these new systems, however, is that they can be a bit more difficult in which to dabble. If you want to see just why your WiFi-enabled toaster uploads 100 MB of data per day to some server, you can capture some network traffic on your laptop without any specialized hardware. These low-power protocols can feel a bit more opaque, but that’s easily remedied with a dev board. For a couple of dollars, you can buy Thread radio that, with some additional hacking, acts as a portal between this previously-arcane protocol and your laptop — or, as [András Tevesz] has shown us, your Flipper Zero.
He’s published a wonderful three-part guide detailing how to mod one such $10 radio to communicate with the Flipper via its GPIO pins, set up a toolchain, build the firmware, and start experimenting. The guide even gets into the nitty-gritty of how data is handled transmitted and investigates potential attack vectors (less worrying for your Thread-enabled light bulb, very worrying for your smart door lock). This project is a fantastic way to prototype new sensors, build complicated systems using the Flipper as a bridge, or even just gain some insight into how the devices in your smart home operate.
In 2025, it’s easier than ever to get started with home automation — whether you cook up a solution yourself, or opt for a stable, off-the-shelf (but still hackable) solution like HomeAssistant (or even Minecraft?). Regardless of the path you choose, you’ll likely wind up with devices on the Thread network that you now have the tools to hack.

‘Success is building something that outlasts hype.’MBW's Trailblazers series meets Justin Garza, founder of talent management company, the Dream Adopters
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Sonatura Offers MIDIGator MIDI Gate Plugin FREE for a Limited Time
Sonatura has released MIDIGator, a MIDI-controlled audio gate plugin for macOS and Windows, which is currently available for free (regularly priced at $10). MIDIGator is a simple but practical MIDI plugin that lets you control audio gating using any MIDI note or sustain pedal input. It works across all MIDI channels and responds immediately to [...]
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These new Focal monitors cost $69,000 – here’s whyLast year, Focal released its $40,000 luxury Diva Utopia active monitors. Now, the company has upgraded its premium wireless loudspeaker line into a whole new era: enter the Diva Mezza Utopia.
With an even more eye-watering price point of $69,000, the Diva Mezza Utopia boasts 500 watts per speaker, 100 watts more than its predecessor. The added punch of power allows its 20 cm woofers to deliver articulate, impactful bass effortlessly, with a max volume of 120dB providing a crisp, high-end listening experience in rooms up to 100m².

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The Diva Utopia line is of course active, which means the electronics are built-in. The inner workings of the tower loudspeakers have been designed in partnership with Focal’s sister company, Naim Audio – and the final product supposedly rivals the finest fully integrated hi-fi systems.
This is thanks to Focal’s ADAPT (Adaptative Acoustic Personal Tuning) technology. As the name suggests, the technology essentially adapts your listening experience to the acoustics of your room. The feature can be tweaked via the Focal and Naim app, allowing you to run initial sound tests to optimise your listening experience to your preferences, while also considering the layout and acoustic characteristics of your room.
Credit: Focal
Aesthetically, the Diva Mezza Utopia isn’t too dissimilar to its predecessor. It’s made up of a brushed aluminium shell, a curved rear heatsink, but the felt side panels are ivory rather than grey this time around. However, the look can be customised to your likings – you can get wood panels, for example, if that’s more in-line with your décor.
Each speaker features four 8-inch ‘W’ cone woofers, a step up from its predecessor’s 6.5-inch drivers. A dedicated ‘W’ cone also handles the midrange, while an M-shaped Beryllium tweeter should be able to tackle the higher range.
The Diva Mezza Utopia monitors also expands on the Diva Utopias connectivity, with Ultra Wideband technology allowing for uncompressed, high resolution signal transmission at 96kHz/24-bit wirelessly. That’s essentially “cable-grade performance”, with a reliable connectivity that promises a lossless audio experience.
The monitors offer ample streaming options; from Bluetooth, to AirPlay, to Google Cast, to streaming services like Spotify or TIDAL, most wireless options will be compatible. Of course, the monitors also support analogue inputs too, so feel free to whip out the aux chord and USB cables too.
Focal’s Diva Mezza Utopia monitors are available now for $69,000/£55,000.

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How To Book A Small Music Venue [VIDEO]Small music venues are where musicians first hone their craft and connect with an audience. But despite their key role on the music ecosystem, booking a small venue is hard. This video and the accompanying materials offer a free crash course in how to book a small music venue.
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Independent artists can get their music released on vinyl thanks to SoundCloud’s new partnership with elasticStageSoundCloud has teamed up with elasticStage to help independent musicians release and sell their music on vinyl.
The partnership introduces a print-on-demand service to SoundCloud’s Artist Pro users, so all the manufacturing, selling, and shipping will be taken care of, and you’ll get paid for every sale.

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This new initiative has been launched to help small artists release their music physically, who might otherwise struggle to do so financially, as vinyl continues to reign supreme as the most coveted form of physical music media.
Artist Pro users can officially join the waitlist today, and will be notified once approved. From there, all you’ll need to do is pick your tracks from SoundCloud, add credits, upload artwork, and submit for review.
A web page for your vinyl will be created where it will be listed for sale, and then printed on demand so there’s no leftover stock. elasticStage will handle all processing, shipping (available to over 90 countries), and customer service requests.

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“Vinyl sales have surged over 300 percent since 2016, yet most independent artists have been excluded from this growth due to high manufacturing costs and logistical limitations,” states Eliah Seton, SoundCloud CEO.
“We’re committed to helping artists thrive by providing new opportunities for connection and monetisation. This partnership is another step toward ensuring that every artist – no matter where they are in their career – has the tools to build a sustainable career.”
Steve Rhodes, elasticStage CEO and Co-Founder, adds: “We created elasticStage’s on-demand vinyl technology to make physical music as accessible as streaming for artists and music fans everywhere.
“Records have been bringing fans closer to their favourite artists for decades, but today’s modern music creators are now shut out of the vinyl market by high costs and outdated practices – our mission is to break down these barriers so musicians can sell vinyl with zero cost or risk. SoundCloud’s artist-centric platform is a perfect fit for us, and we’re thrilled to be collaborating with them.”
To find out more and join the waiting list, head over to the SoundCloud newsroom for all the details.
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Live Music Industry News: Marathon Live, ROSTR and MoreIn the latest live music industry news, Mark Dinerstein and JPB Partners have purchased Nashville music venue and promoter Marathon Live from founder Josh Billue. Dinerstein is the new CEO and Billue will serve as CDO.
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