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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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  • Multiband Compression Tutorial – Working The Ratio For Smooth Mixes

    Steve from Black Octopus Sound shares a multiband compression technique used to smooth out the high end on a vocal track.

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  • 10 Key New Serum 2 Features!

    After many years of anticipation, the legendary Serum 2 synthesizer has been released! Serum is one of the most popular software synthesizers in the world and the second version of this synthesizer is an incredible gift to the music producers of the world. Join Imaginate in this insightful look into 10 of the most exciting […]

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  • The Basement Freaks Ultimate Remix Competition

      Show off your productions skills and win some serious prizes in the Basement Freaks Ultimate Remix competition! Remix the single ‘Waking Up’ DOWNLOAD STEMS HERE SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE RULES 1.)  You may not enter the contest if you work for or provide sound design for Black Octopus Sound. 2.)  Cash prize will be […]

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  • Native Instruments announces the Maschine+ standalone production instrument

    MASCHINE+ is a sampler, a drum machine, a synth, and an on-stage superpower. In short, it’s whatever you make it. Leave the laptop behind, jam with your other gear, and create beats in minutes with a wealth of on-board sounds, instruments, and effects. It’s the iconic MASCHINE workflow, with fewer strings attached. Do it Standalone […]

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