Mixing Kick & Bass With 3 Different Methods - Black Octopus Sound
  • 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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  • Arturia announces the Polybrute 6 voice analog synthesizer

      Arturia PolyBrute Analog Matrix Synthesizer Features: 100% analog signal path provides the rich interactive sound that synth enthusiasts crave Built around a 61-note full-sized keyboard with aftertouch and mod and pitch wheels Dual VCOs with UltraSaw and Metalizer deliver sought-after Brute-series sound Shape your sound with Steiner-Parker and ladder filters for an added range […]

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  • The Basement Freaks Remix Competition winners

    First of all, I want to thank everyone for all of their hard work and for entering our first ever remix competition. It has been so amazing to listen through each and every mix several times, and to hear everyone’s take on the remix. So many different styles and production techniques used. We can tell […]

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  • Behind the Octopus: Interview with Marketing Manager Jess

    What is it that makes Black Octopus Sound the best sample pack label for professional music production tools and samples? It’s the team! Today we are interviewing Jess who is Black Octopus’ Marketing Manager and also overseeing much of Black Octopus Social Accounts. Behind The Octopus Interview Series – Jess and Marketing/Online Socials Welcome to […]

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  • Using Reverb Creatively

    TOP 5 TIPS FOR USING REVERB CREATIVELY IN YOUR MIX AND PRODUCTIONS Too much Reverb can make a sound feel washed out or too far back in the mix; too little can make an instrument or vocal far too dry without special sauce. It’s about finding balance to bring a mix and song to life. […]

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