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1010music Bento – Portable Sampling Production Lab

Discover the 1010music Bento: a powerful, portable sampling production lab that combines advanced features for beatmakers and live performers, revolutionizing your music production workflow.

Dubspot TeamMay 8, 20259 min read

Software

Soundtoys Unveils SpaceBlender – A Free “Imaginary Space” Reverb Plugin

Discover SpaceBlender, the free experimental reverb plugin from Soundtoys, designed to create unreal and imaginary soundscapes for your music productions. Download now before May 22.

Dubspot TeamMay 1, 20256 min read

Hardware

OXI ONE MKII: The Evolution of Hardware Sequencing

Discover the OXI ONE MKII, a revolutionary hardware sequencer doubling its power and capabilities to elevate your electronic music production and live performances.

Dubspot TeamApr 24, 20256 min read

Production

2025 Music‑Tech Trends: 10 Waves Every Producer Should Be Surfing

Discover the top 10 music-tech trends of 2025 that are revolutionizing music production, from AI song-creation to VR concerts and smart studio monitors.

Dubspot TeamApr 17, 20257 min read

DJing

Roland SP-404MKII V5 Update: Now a Full-Featured Serato DJ Controller

Roland's SP-404 MKII now supports Serato DJ, revolutionizing DJ and production workflows with seamless integration and enhanced performance capabilities. Discover the game-changing V5 update today.

Dubspot TeamApr 3, 20253 min read

DJing

Serato’s Next Chapter: Inside Tiny Ltd’s Acquisition of the DJ Software Leader

Serato’s acquisition by Tiny Ltd. marks a new era for the DJ software giant, promising growth and stability while maintaining its independent roots.

Dubspot TeamApr 1, 202515 min read

Music Theory

Scaler: music composition plugin updated to v3

Discover the powerful new features of Scaler 3, the ultimate music composition plugin, designed to inspire creativity and streamline your music production process.

Dubspot TeamMar 30, 20257 min read

Production

Ultimate Guide to Parallel Drum Compression in EDM

Master parallel drum compression in EDM to achieve powerful, professional drum sounds. Learn techniques, tools, and insights from top producers to elevate your tracks.

Dubspot TeamMar 30, 202511 min read

Xfer Records Serum 2 wavetable synthesizer interface

Production

Serum 2 Review: Xfer's Hybrid Synth, One Year On

An honest Serum 2 review: what's new vs the original Serum, the $249 price, the free upgrade for v1 owners, system requirements, and who should bother.

Dubspot TeamMar 20, 202511 min read

Production

Ableton announced Live 12.2 update

Ableton Live 12.2 beta introduces new features like Bounce in Place, Auto Filter enhancements, and improved Push integration, elevating user experience and creative potential.

Dubspot TeamMar 15, 20254 min read

Production

Unleashing Analog Warmth with the TK Audio Transformer

Discover how the TK Audio Transformer brings vintage analog warmth and character to your digital mixes, offering rich harmonic content and classic console saturation.

Dubspot TeamFeb 27, 20255 min read

Production

How to License Your Music: A Producer's Guide to Earning Royalties

Learn how to license your music for film, TV, ads, and games. Understand sync licensing, royalties, PROs, and strategies to get your tracks placed.

Dubspot TeamDec 7, 20245 min read