Black Octopus Sound

Making of a Monster – The Black Octopus Documentary film

Black Octopus Sound is proud to present Making of a monster: The Leviathan story.

This film gives an intimate look into the perils of starting a sample pack company from scratch, building a sustainable living in the music industry, as well as the blood-sweat-tears that went into making the iconic product line Leviathan.

  • Tightening up Drum Grooves in Ableton Live

    Steve from Black Octopus Sound walks us through a technique used to tighten up drum grooves in Ableton Live

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  • EQ – All You Need To Know

      In order to get a better understanding of what an EQ does, we have to know the different types of EQ styles and their uses. I will provide you with details on some important types of EQ, along with their pro’s and con’s, and some tips and tricks. You will be able to choose […]

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  • Futuretone Artist Interview – June DnB Month

    As part of Black Octopus Sound’s month-long celebration of Drum and Bass, we’re diving deep into the creative minds pushing the genre forward. First up is Futuretone (aka WubbaDuck) an unstoppable force known for crafting razor-sharp basslines, intricate rhythms, and high-octane tracks. With packs that blend gritty underground textures and polished production finesse, Futuretone has […]

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  • Waldorf announces the Iridium desktop synthesizer based on the Quantum engine.

    Waldorf Iridium has made the impossible possible. The mighty synth engine from Quantum is now available in a compact form. Tracing the footsteps of its bigger brother, Iridium features all the synthesis elements of Quantum as well in a rack-compatible format. The combination of the powerful engine, incredible flexibility and detailed sound shaping facilities creates […]

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