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Jermaine Dupri Crate Digging, Scratching, And Beat Making In Studio

November 10, 2008

Jermaine Dupri does some late night digging through overly abused and disrespected vinyl… no sleeves JD!? The slightly under the influence JD then steps up to the tables for some "La Di Da Di" inspired cutting, scratching, and beat making.

DJ Fly – 2008 DMC World Champion Live Turntable Performance

November 10, 2008November 10, 2008

Hailing from France, 2008 DMC World Champion DJ Fly stepped up and absolutely demolished this set. True turntablism connoisseurs will appreciate the depth of his skills…

Dynamic Producer 10 Track Commandments Giveaway

November 14, 2008November 9, 2008

We’re doing a little Fall cleaning over here at Crate Kings and ran across a copy of Dynamic Producer Presents: The 10 Track Commands written by Felisha Booker and Ingenious from Dynamic Producer. The 10 Track Commandments is a quick 39 page, pocket size book featuring ten tips for up and coming producers. Winning a … Read more

Rising Son Red Bull Big Tune Seattle Profile

November 8, 2008

Red Bull Big Tune finalist Rising Son takes us inside his home studio to talk about the challenges of balancing family life with production, his musical history, philosophy of sampling, studying chords, and concepts of authenticity.

iPhone FourTrack Recorder Brings More Mobile Options

February 2, 2010November 7, 2008

Here’s another option for those wishing to step up their mobile recording setup. Offered at the introductary price of $9.99, FourTrack by Somoma Wireworks offers 44.1 khz CD-Quality recording along with WiFi file transfer to desktop comps. [Sonoma via Wired]

Ocarina For iPhone Brings Flutelike Fun

February 2, 2010November 6, 2008

With the multitude of iPhone synths, keyboards, and other instruments… software developer Smule delivers Ocarina, a wind instrument capable of being played by blowing into the iPhone speaker. The .99 cent goodness never ends.

Teac LP-R500 Retro Turntable, Tape Deck, and CD Player

November 6, 2008

Any turntable that incorporates a cassette deck is bound to command respect from even the most die hard vinyl enthusiasts. Add the fact that beautiful Teac LP-R500 packs a CD player/recorder along with a FM radio and you have a match made in heaven. Check out Teac for more info on how to grab … Read more

Mini Turntable Speakers For DJ’s On The Run

November 6, 2008

Complete with USB charging, functional start/stop button, moving platter, built in scratching, and other effects. The $45.99 price tag completely make this a bargain that cannot be passed up!

DJ Speaker is able to connect to any audio source such as iPods or laptops. Featuring a single speaker that is loud and do not need any power source when it is playing. It comes with an USB cord for DJ Speaker to charge through a computer. 3 variation of mixed scratches allow the user to become a DJ in a short period of time.

Go grab one and become a TRUE mobile DJ.

[via RGS]

Video after the jump!

Pete Rock Talks 90’s Era Tours And Becoming A Producer

November 6, 2008

Soul Brother Pete Rock talks about getting started as a DJ on WBLS, moving on to production, the influence of Heavy D, and classic 90’s era tour experiences.

Part 2 after the jump!

DJ Khalil, Rock City, And Dan Seef In Studio

November 6, 2008November 6, 2008

DJ Khalil’s studio… the creation of an instrumental track with Rock City, Dan Seef, and DJ Khalil.