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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 new features!

  • 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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  • 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.

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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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  • 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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