A quick medley of original A Tribe Called Quest samples featuring Roy Ayers, Billy Brooks, Weldon Irvine, Minnie Riperton, and more.
Certified Pro Tools instructor and Digidesign Software Strategist Scott Church treats us to another segment in his series of Pro Tools 8 overview and instructional videos. This time he examines the Pro Tools 8 Score Editor and offers insight on implementation and design. "In addition to diving into the details, you’ll learn about some of … Read more
The Alchemist is prepping for his November 18th release of The Alchemist’s Cookbook: Better Living Through Chemistry. The six track EP features a number of collaborations and guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Jadakiss, Pusha T, Prodigy, Evidence, and more… Tracklist: Lose Your Life (Feat. Snoop Dogg, Jadakiss & Pusha T) Key To The City (Feat. … Read more
Anyone else enjoy looking a the guts of an MPC? Well, maybe enjoy isn’t the right word, especially if you’ve spent time fixing your Akai MPC 1000. Still it’s always interesting to get a peak inside at the innards of production equipment.
Producer’s Edge Magazine is serving up free for all copies of the online version of their magazine. Issue 3 features articles on mastering, the classic Akai S-950 sampler, synth design, along with interviews from Pete Rock, Just Blaze, and RZA. View Producer’s Edge Magazine free online.
Support quality independent production and go check out Damu The Fudgemunk as he performs live on the MPC at Fat Beats NYC this weekend. Saturday Novemember 1st @3 pm Fat Beats 406 6th Ave, 2nd Floor New York, New York
By no means is this the largest, but it’s certainly one of the most beautiful and organized vinyl collections you’ll be able to find. With space tending to be an issue for collectors, life is definitely good when you can take an aerial view of your stacks and shelves.
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DJ Dusk’s Root Down Sound Clash is sure to offer inspiration to all producers and beatmakers looking for a taste of pure live Hip-Hop production. The unbeatable head to head action features Madlib vs. Cut Chemist, Oh No vs. Exile, and Thes One vs. Will.i.am.
Jermaine Dupri and "Either Boy" Ron Browz go in studio to work on Bow Wow’s "Big Time", talk current projects, and give info about how to become a So So Def intern. Those looking get their foot in the door for an internship should contact Dorma (sp?) at the So So Def offices @ (404) … Read more
No longer do CD’s have to sit away from the vinyl in an isolated, mismatching section of the music collection. Illustrator Jason Munn has devised a way for vinyl lovers to hold on to CD’s and still maintain their dignity. The DIY Vinyl CD Packaging Kit comes completely equipped to miraculously change 25 CD’s into … Read more