ValhallaDSP FutureVerb review: I can’t believe a $50 reverb can sound this good$50, valhalladsp.com
ValhallaDSP is an outlier in the world of plugin developers. For years, it has steadfastly stuck to its rule of $50 per plugin, with no annual sales. Through high-quality algorithms, positive word of mouth and free updates, it has cemented itself as a developer to trust, especially when it comes to reverb and delays. FutureVerb is its latest release, which has apparently been eight years in the making.

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When you look at what’s on offer, FutureVerb appears to be the culmination of all the releases that have come before; providing lush, crystal-clear algorithms, surprisingly deep sound design potential, and vintage grit on tap, should you want to get lo-fi.
Could this be ValhallaDSP’s magnum opus, and does it stand out in a year that’s seen a flood of reverb releases?
Valhalla’s goal with FutureVerb was to create the most transparent and realistic-sounding algorithmic reverbs possible. It includes a reverb section with five real-world acoustic spaces, two huge ambient spaces, and a tight nonlinear effect. To dramatically increase the sonic flexibility, there’s also an Echo section that lets you add extra colour and dirt. By default, the Echo will feed into the reverb, but this can be swapped if you prefer, which can result in a more washy or characterful sound.

The user interface follows in the footsteps of Valhalla’s other plugins, with a clear, if somewhat uninspiring layout. You get Mix and Width controls on the left, a handful of Echo and Reverb controls in the middle, then Modulation and output EQ controls on the right. Some of the main controls change depending on which mode is selected. It’s a no-nonsense approach that makes you use your ears, but multiple options and a lack of visual feedback mean you’ll have to spend some time learning what everything does to fully understand what’s going on. Thankfully, there are tooltips for every control and mode, displayed in the corner.
In the Reverb section are controls for Decay, Size, Density, and Early/Late reflections, which changes to an Attack control for the non-realistic spaces. This is enough to make broad changes without becoming overwhelming. The modes include Room, Chamber, Plate, Hall, Cathedral, Space, Frozen and Nonlin. True to their word, the acoustic spaces sound incredible and surprisingly lifelike for algorithms.
I test FutureVerb alongside a range of other reverb plugins, including Sonible smart:reverb 2, FabFilter Pro-R 2, SoundToys SuperPlate, Universal Audio’s Lexicon 480L, Logic’s ChromaVerb, and also Valhalla’s own VintageVerb. In terms of clarity, three-dimensional depth and general smoothness, it outshines them all. Eight years of research and development were well spent.
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The other three reverb modes are more tailored for ambient spaces and sound design. Space can create epic, gentle swelling washes, and Nonlin is a classic nonlinear/gated reverb that’s great for adding thickness without huge tails. The unique new Frozen algorithm is a bit of a cross between the two, as it’s like a thick nonlinear reverb that can sustain and hang in space until it fades away. I fine tune the timing settings to use this for a staccato chord progression, to sustain the notes before they drop away for the next chord.
If you simply want to add a clean pre-delay, then this can easily be done with the Echo section. However, it’s also capable of dense detuned echoes, warm and warbling tape delays, and reversed and pitch-shifted delays. There are twelve modes to choose from, which can be used to add depth and character to the pristine reverbs. These include a clean Modern setting, plus Tape, Digital, Analog and LoFi modes that all have different types of saturation and grit accessible via the Drive dial. There are also a range of detuning, reversing and pitching options that swap the Drive dial for Detune. Of particular interest is the Sparkle mode that uses granular pitch-shifted delays to create ethereal shimmer patches, or the Swarm mode for more dissonant results.
On top of the standard delay time and feedback controls, you get a unique Spread dial that transforms the simple stereo delay into a four- or eight-voice feedback delay network. Increasing the dial fades in the extra voices and spreads them in time. This adds an extra lushness to sounds, and can also be used with short delay times to add convincing width to mono signals. You could easily turn off the reverb and just get wild doing sound design with the Echo section, but combine the two and you have a huge number of options.
Alongside the High-Cut and Low-Cut EQs that shape the final output, there’s also a Color menu that lets you change the overall equalisation and high frequency decay. The Bright and Neutral settings make reverbs sound more present in the mix, whereas the Dark setting gives a duller vintage sound, and the Studio setting rolls off frequencies below 600 Hz to help it sit further back in the mix. It will also slightly change the colours of the interface, which is fun, but doesn’t really bring anything practical.
FutureVerb Reverb Modes. Image: Press
There is vast amount of presets, which really helps to show off how this plugin can be used for a broad range of functional reverb tasks alongside more experimental effects and character work. With so much on offer, it takes a while to learn how all the different modes sound and interact, but it’s versatile enough to easily become your go-to reverb for most tasks — especially when you consider just how pleasant it sounds.
The only feature really missing is an internal ducking control, which is something that’s found on most reverbs these days. It seems the developer considered including one, but decided to keep the interface cleaner instead. Maybe they’ll reconsider for a future update, as it could be a useful addition to help create more mix space for your sounds.
If you’re the kind of person that likes to delve deep into editing a reverb’s parameters and how it decays across the spectrum, then there are other plugins such as FabFilter’s Pro-R 2 that offer more control. Where FutureVerb shines though, is the way it encourages you to playfully explore what it sounds like to add pitch, width and saturation effects into the reverb tail. In that respect, it feels a bit like a hardware pedal where you can lose hours turning dials and experimenting with different combinations.
Overall FutureVerb is a versatile and stunning-sounding reverb that’s well worth the reasonable asking price, and like VintageVerb before it, I can see this becoming a future classic.
FutureVerb Echo Modes. Image: Press
Key features

VST/AU/AAX plugin
7 Reverb algorithms (Room, Chamber, Plate, Hall, Cathedral, Space, Frozen and Nonlin)
Echo section with Drive, Detune and unique Spread control
12 characterful Echo algorithms (Modern, Tape, Digital, Analog, Detune, Reverse, ReverseOctUp, ReverseOctDown,
ReverseOctUpDown, Sparkle, Swarm, LoFi)
Independent level controls for Echo and Reverb
Color section with 4 profiles
Lush sounding modulation
HighCut and LowCut EQ
Mix and Width controls, plus Mix Lock feature
Large collection of presets

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For a Life of Sin: Rob Miller and the Making of Bloodshot RecordsBloodshot Records co-founder Rob Miller tells the story behind the "insurgent country" movement where punk rock met twang in his new book "The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music." AllMusic runs through the setlist and the backstage rider.

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Goodhertz VCME (Vulf Compressor Mastering Edition)VCME (Vulf Compressor Mastering Edition) is a compressor developed by Goodhertz as an extension of the original Vulf Compressor. While it maintains the core vari-mu behavior and character of the original algorithm, VCME is designed for applications that require finer control & more transparent processing, such as mastering or mix bus processing. Key Features Classic Compression Controls: Ratio, threshold, makeup gain, etc. — VCME retains the vari-mu characteristics of Vulf Compressor but in a way that is easier to dial in if you're used to a classic compressor control-set. Release "Style" Control: choose your own release character: opto, FET, or anywhere in between. Soft Clip: A very special analog soft clipping / saturation section follows the compression stage. Use it to prevent digital overs, add subtle clipping, or apply all-out fuzz and saturation. It has four different modes, each with their own vibe. Chino: Hifi, classic tube sound, notes of Hendrix. Rødovre: Round, tube-y, smooth. Detroit: Grungy, warm, notes of Jamerson. Melbourn: Punchy, British, transformer saturation. Standalone VCME Soft Clip plugin is a free add-on to VCME. Extensive Sidechain & Linking: Spectral sidechain tilt to precisely control how the compressor reacts to the frequency spectrum, often eliminating the need for a de-esser or multiband compressor. Extensive Stereo / Surround Linking. Support for M/S & surround modes. Transparent Frequency Response: No matter the settings, the original Vulf Compressor imparts a certain color on everything. Here in VCME, we've ensured the frequency spectrum remains completely untouched — perfect for mastering. Read More

Using a Level 2 Charger to Work Around Slow 120 VAC KettlesTo those of us who live in the civilized lands where ~230 VAC mains is the norm and we can shove a cool 3.5 kW into an electric kettle without so much as a second thought, the mere idea of trying to boil water with 120 VAC and a tepid 1.5 kW brings back traumatic memories of trying to boil water with a 12 VDC kettle while out camping. Naturally, in a fit of nationalistic pride this leads certain North American people like that bloke over at the [Technology Connections] YouTube to insist that this is fine, as he tries to demonstrate how ridiculous 240 VAC kettles are by abusing a North American Level 2 car charger to power a UK-sourced kettle.
Ignoring for a moment that in Europe a ‘Level 1’ charger is already 230 VAC (±10%) and many of us charge EVs at home with three-phase ~440 VAC, this video is an interesting demonstration, both of how to abuse an EV car charger for other applications and how great having hot water for tea that much faster is.
Friendly tea-related transatlantic jabs aside, the socket adapter required to go from the car charger to the UK-style plug is a sight to behold. All which we starts as we learn that Leviton makes a UK-style outlet for US-style junction boxes, due to Gulf States using this combination. This is subsequently wired to the pins of the EV charger connector, after which the tests can commence.

Unsurprisingly, the two US kettles took nearly five minutes to boil the water, while the UK kettle coasted over the finish line at under two minutes, allowing any tea drinker to savor the delightful smells of the brewing process while their US companion still stares forlornly at their American Ingenuity in action.
Beginning to catch the gist of why more power now is better, the two US kettles were then upgraded to a NEMA 6-20 connector, rated for 250 VAC and 20 A, or basically your standard UK ring circuit outlet depending on what fuse you feel bold enough to stick into the appliance’s power plug. This should reduce boiling time to about one minute and potentially not catch on fire in the process.
Both of the kettles barely got a chance to overheat and boiled the water in 55 seconds. Unfortunately only the exposed element kettle survived multiple runs, and both found themselves on an autopsy table as it would seem that these kettles are not designed to heat up so quickly. Clearly a proper fast cup of tea will remain beyond reach of the average North American citizen beyond sketchy hacks or using an old-school kettle.
Meanwhile if you’d like further international power rivalry, don’t forget to look into the world as seen through its power connectors.

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The Bob Moog Foundation Announces “What Would Bob Do” Winter Raffle for Custom Built $24,000 Eurorack SynthesizerThe Bob Moog Foundation just dropped its 2025 winter raffle and the grand prize is a bespoke, one-of-a-kind Eurorack system worth $24,000.

Crafted for maximal musical mayhem, this 15U (126 hp) walnut cabinet was built by Asheville wood-smith Christopher Perryman (from Goldsplinter Woodworking Studio) and filled with 50 Eurorack modules plus 11 expressive controllers from 52 different manufacturers across 17 countries. The result is a fully-loaded, performance-ready playground built to honor the impulse of Bob Moog’s original curiosity for expressive, hands-on synthesis. As curator and modular guru Chris Meyer puts it, the theme here is “What Would Bob Do?”—and the system lives up to that question.

On top of this sonic powerhouse, the winner also receives a signed copy of the 352-page book Push, Turn, Move by Kim Bjørn, plus full-access to Meyer’s Learning Modular online courses—and even patch cables courtesy of Luigi's Modular Supply.

If you don’t win the Eurorack head, no worries. The raffle also offers two more prizes: a coveted Expressive‑E Osmose MPE synth (second prize, valued at $1,799) and a license for Noisy 2 (third prize, valued at $149).

Tickets went on sale today, December 1, 2025: $25 each, 5 for $100, 12 for $200, or 35 for $500. The raffle is open internationally, and winners will be announced on December 23. Proceeds support the foundation’s ongoing initiatives: Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, the foundation’s archives, and the Moogseum.

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Save on these top-rated Solid State Logic plugins at Plugin Boutique – including this Native Channel Strip 2 with over 80% offThere are some huge deals on Solid State Logic plugins right now over at Plugin Boutique, including a huge saving on its Native Channel Strip 2 with 87 percent off, bringing it down to just £17.
The Native Channel Strip 2 plugin offers “the legendary tone, features and workflow” of an SSL 9000K console channel strip according to SSL. It’s one of three major SSL deals running this December as part of Plugin Boutique’s festive deals.
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As for features, the Native Channel Strip 2 hosts SSL’s proprietary ‘Anti-Cramping’ technology and external Side Chain input. The EQ section has a classic four-band design with parametric LMF & HMF and shelving LF & HF sections. The whole EQ can also be switched between E & G Series characteristics and can be applied to the dynamics side chain.
The Dynamics section offers a separate Compressor and Gate/Expander. The Compressor can be switched between soft and hard knee. Both the Compressor and Gate/Expander sections feature fast/slow attack switches and independent side chains.

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You can also save on Solid State Logic’s Acoustifier DI-to-mic simulation plugin, and its SSL 4K E plugin, which emulates the 4000E console channel strip. These are now priced at £45 and £66.50 respectively. The Acoustifier deal ends a little earlier on 5 December, so you’ll have to act fast. The other two deals are set to run until 10 December.

 
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Arturia’s KeyStep mk2 is a refined and feature-packed MIDI controller keyboard$169 / €129, arturia.com
Arturia struck gold with the KeyStep in 2016, with it quickly becoming a go-to compact keyboard controller for myriad bedroom producers. KeyStep Pro and KeyStep 37 followed in its wake, but it’s only now — nearly a decade on — that the Grenoble-based company has unveiled the mk2 version of the original, 32-key format.

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With a sleeker design, workflow refinements, and new generative features, mk2 makes a strong case but the miniature keybed remains an inherent limitation of such a small footprint.
Despite its size-related constraints, I’m eager to discover where KeyStep’s place in serious production workflows lies. I plug it into my MacBook (with the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable) and flick the new power switch to the left, and the controller becomes a futuristic dashboard of coloured light.
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Is KeyStep mk2 well-made?
KeyStep mk2 feels solid in the hands, and there’s enough weight to keep it steady on the desk. Around six inches longer than my 15-inch MacBook, it’s easy to imagine throwing it in a roomier rucksack for out-and-about music-making, and it should tuck neatly into even the most cramped of studio setups.
The matte white finish is stylish, and the new OLED screen used for sequencing and menu navigation is a significant upgrade to the seven-segment displays of previous models. It also means more configuration can be done directly on the unit, without requiring Arturia’s MIDI Control Center software as previous KeySteps did. Both aspects lend the unit a premium air, despite the fact it’s a relatively affordable controller at $169.
Mk2 has plastic buttons instead of rubber. While they look cleaner and benefit from bright backlighting, they also feel a little brittle, and I’d hoped for a firmer, more satisfying click. Still, the brightly coloured LEDs are a pleasing touch, offering visual feedback for various settings — whether chord or scale modes are active, for example.
One concern is the device’s sole encoder, which feels less durable than the rest of the unit. Its presence also signals a move towards more menu-driven control, eschewing the handful of knobs found on previous KeySteps.
Thankfully, many core functions like arp and sequencer settings can be accessed via key combinations using the piano keys, which becomes a surprisingly quick and intuitive workflow once I get used to it.
Setup on macOS is instant and I load up Arturia’s Jun-6 V in Ableton Live. That’s the plug side covered, so what about play?
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How does KeyStep mk2 feel to play?
The mini keybed is solid for its size. There’s a pleasing springiness to the keys; they’re firm, but not so stiff to be uncomfortable, and the action is relatively quiet unless you’re hammering out maximum velocities.
Like all mini keys, the mk2’s keybed can feel cramped. My hands aren’t overly large, but I find it hard to play fast runs, and even simple triads take a bit of finger contortionism. It casts doubt on whether any mini keyboard can be used for serious composition. But ultimately, this is the trade-off for a compact, portable controller.
Fortunately, KeyStep Mk2 scores playability points elsewhere. The capacitive touch strips for pitch bend and modulation feel remarkably responsive and expressive, although I do wish they were more recessed within the chassis. I find my hand brushing the mod strip when reaching for other controls — not the end of the world in the studio, but it could be a nuisance during live performance.
One feature returning on the mk2 is the latching Hold button. Using it musically takes some getting used to, but it’s a handy stand-in for an external sustain pedal.
Another welcome addition for modular hardware users is the KeyStep mk2’s expanded CV outputs, which can be assigned per-note to aftertouch, velocity, mod wheel, or random/pulse.
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Using chords and scales on KeyStep mk2
For production newbies or theory slackers, KeyStep mk2’s Scale mode locks notes to the chosen harmony, keeping things in key. Layer Chord mode on top and you can trigger full voicings — simple triads, jazzy extensions — with a single finger, and you can even rake through the notes by enabling Strum. It’s a surprisingly addictive way to develop progressions, especially when paired with a lush polysynth like Jun-6 V.
Arturia hasn’t skimped on options here. Alongside simple scales like major, minor, and pentatonic, you get more unusual modes like Japanese, Freygish, and Gypsy, and rich chord voicings that open the door to more leftfield territory.
However, configuring scales and chords is where the menu diving becomes a little more apparent. Where the KeyStep 37 offered instant access via rotary knobs, KeyStep mk2 hides them in submenus that take a few steps to get to. That’s fine for setting and forgetting, and ultimately means more options and flexibility, but it’s a speed bump if you’re experimenting on the fly.
I do like how scale quantisation sits at the end of the MIDI chain. I record a jumble of raw, off-key notes and flip through scales, unearthing new melodic ideas as I go — it’s a creative tool as much as a safety net.
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How does KeyStep’s arpeggiator work?
KeyStep’s arpeggiator behaves exactly as you’d expect — strike a chord, and off it goes. It’s easy to set up and control, with simple key switches for adjusting parameters including rate, octave range, and direction. Combined with the shift key, the pitch and mod strips control gate length and a somewhat opaque parameter called Spice, which adds randomisation to the gate length and note triggering.
Along with basic arpeggiator patterns like up, down, and random, KeyStep includes nine further preset sequences. But once I discover the new Mutate function, that number becomes virtually infinite.
Mutate is a creative shortcut that rewards a bit of trial and error. My foray calls to mind the sort of hypnotic rhythmic phrasing you’d hear from someone like Barker, and I can see this feature becoming an incredibly easy way to kickstart a new track.
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Using KeyStep’s integrated sequencer
KeyStep mk2’s polyphonic sequencer is more powerful than its size might suggest. You get up to 64 steps per pattern, with space to save 64 patterns in total. There’s also a pattern chain for building a single long-form arrangement that plays back automatically.
Sequences can be recorded and overdubbed live, with or without quantisation. I’m unsure how easy it’ll be to keep in time, but my worries are quickly quelled by the on-screen metronome’s clear visual reference. Automation data for pitch bend, mod, gate length, and Spice can be recorded as well.
You can also enter notes manually, with up to eight notes per step — handy for chords or dense rhythmic parts — but frustratingly, you can’t directly edit note velocities.
Just as the arpeggiator can be exported to the sequencer, the reverse is also true. Once a pattern is selected or recorded, swapping to the arpeggiator’s User Sequence mode loads it in. This doesn’t copy the entire sequence, per se. Rather, it’s a handy way to create an arpeggiator blueprint using the sequence’s rhythm, velocity, and polyphony data, while note pitches are determined by the keyboard.
I then discover another powerful feature of KeyStep mk2: the sequencer and keyboard can be set to output notes on separate MIDI channels. This lets you lay down accompaniment on one instrument and play improvised lines on another, for example.

KeyStep mk2 vs other compact controllers
In 2025, there’s a bounty of mini keyboard controllers in the KeyStep’s price bracket. Most offer comparable keybed quality, so the real differentiation lies in features and workflow.
Akai’s MPK Mini range offers an all-in-one solution available in 25-key and 37-key formats, and even a standalone Play version with built-in speaker and onboard sounds. CV outputs, pads, and assignable knobs make it a strong (and lower-priced) KeyStep challenger, but it doesn’t offer the same depth of arpeggiation or sequencing chops.
Novation’s LaunchKey Mini 25 and 37 are also popular, with the Mk4 versions similarly priced to KeyStep mk2. Powerful DAW integration is the selling point here, and LaunchKeys are superb choices for in-the-box setups. There’s no CV output, so they won’t be controlling your modular gear.
Should I buy KeyStep mk2?
The powerful combination of sequencing, arpeggiation, and chord and scale modes is KeyStep mk2’s core appeal. The synergy between these features is where it shines most brightly, and many will be picking one up specifically to interface with outboard gear or modular setups.
The lack of programmable knobs and faders might put DAW-centric users off, and pianists will be left wanting by its mini keys. But the KeyStep is less about controlling nuanced virtual instruments and more about building patterns and motifs quickly.
There’s likely not enough new here to warrant an upgrade for owners of the previous models, and it’s not a MIDI controller workhorse in the traditional sense. But paired with the right instrument, KeyStep mk2 becomes a focused, inspiring tool for exploring sequence-based composition. If that’s your goal, there’s little else at this size and price that can match it.

Key Features

32-key velocity-sensitive miniature keybed with aftertouch
Polyphonic sequencer with up to 64 steps and live recording
Storage for 64 sequencer patterns plus pattern chain for longer arrangement
Chord and scale modes with Strum
Generative Mutate function
Powerful arpeggiator with multiple patterns
Touch-sensitive strips for pitch bend and modulation
OLED screen for step-by-step-sequencing, visual metronome, menu and settings
USB bus power (USB-C to USB-A cable included)
USB-C port, MIDI in/out, sync in/out, CV/gate output
Comes with Arturia Analog Lab Intro

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Melodyne is one of the world’s top vocal tuning plugins – and you can get it for just £65 this Cyber MondayAs a producer you’ll need a dependable vocal tuning plugin in your arsenal, so why not take advantage of this superb Cyber Monday deal at Plugin Boutique, which could see you land Melodyne 5 Assistant at a massive 69% off, meaning you pay just £65 down from £210.
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Melodyne has been an essential tool for producers to fix up their vocals for years, and even won a Grammy in Technical Grammy in 2012 for its significant contributions to the recording field.
The last vocal tuning plugin you’ll ever need, Melodyne 5 Assistant delivers the complete professional Melodyne package – allowing you to finetune your take’s pitch, timing, vibrato, phrasing, formants and dynamics – and now you can get it for a mere £65.
The latest iteration of Melodyne is more advanced than ever, thanks to a new and improved “Melodic” algorithm which can make perfect and natural corrections at the press of a key. And with Chord Track, you can instantly adapt notes to fit the chord progression of your project.

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Melodyne’s Melodic algorithm can also now distinguish between noise-like components of a vocal take (sibilant sounds, for example), and its pitched components, meaning it’s no longer necessary to isolate each sibilant sound by hand. That means a faster process than ever so you can stay in your creative flow.
So what are you waiting for? Grab one of the most popular vocal tuning plugins on the market and start creating better vocal tracks than ever.
There’s also a more stripped back version of Melodyne – Melodyne 5 Essential – for a limited-time discount price of just £22, so don’t wait around…
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The only way to get guaranteed press (and legit playlists)On my Q&A Zoom call yesterday with some Ari’s Take Academy students, one of them was lamenting about hiring publicists in the past and being very disappointed with the results. If you’ve ever hired a publicist as an emerging artist, I would imagine you feel the same. 

Johnny Cash Estate Sues Coca-Cola Over “Sound-Alike” AdThe estate of Johnny Cash has filed a federal lawsuit against Coca-Cola — accusing the beverage giant of unlawfully using a voice that closely mimics the late singer’s in a 2025 ad campaign.
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Moog MoogerFooger MF-103S is FREE with any purchase
Plugin Boutique has added the Moog MoogerFooger MF-103S 12-Stage Phaser as a new free-with-purchase option this week, making it the standout pick in their current giveaway lineup. While several returning freebies from Black Friday are still on the list, the MF-103S is the fresh addition, and easily the most exciting one if you’re into classic [...]
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#The100DayProject For Musicians: Jumpstart your career in 2026For artists headed into a new year of releases, touring, and audience growth, #The100DayProject for Musicians may be the most effective - and affordable - career and creative accelerator available.
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Loopmasters and Loopcloud returns to founder Matt Pelling
Loopmasters has been re-acquired by its original founder, Matt Pelling, marking a rare moment in today’s music tech world where a beloved company returns to independent ownership. Loopmasters and its Loopcloud platform were sold to Beatport in 2020. Since then, Matt stepped away to focus on new projects, including his role at Rhodes Music Group. [...]
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