Semantik

Vinyl Record Manufacturing Explained

Master record cutter Ron Murphy explains relationship between track length and loudness of vinyl.  He also demonstrates the use of a vinyl lathe while explaining the theory of analog sound and the rest of the vinyl manufacturing process, plus a quick tour of a vinyl pressing plant.

JJ OS 2 For MPC 1000 + MPC 2500 Released

Those frustrated with Akai will be glad to know about the latest release of JJ OS 2 v1.21 for the MPC 1000 and v1.20 for the MPC 2500.  The JJ OS offers a number of features not contained in the stock Akai OS including: Real Time Pitch Shift, MIDI Bend In, 32 tracks of audio, … Read more

Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 Firewire Interface Announced

More options for producers looking to increase the quality of their sound.  Focusrite is launching their new Saffire PRO 40 multi-channel firewire audio interface. Features: Eight Focusrite pre-amps. 10 analogue outputs. ADAT I/O Stereo SPDIF 2 virtual ‘loopback’ inputs for routing digital audio between software applications & ideal for capturing online audio. Every channel features … Read more

Is Whoo Kid Really A DJ?

While saddling up for another Monday morning grind, I ran across footage of Whoo Kid’s guest appearance on The Round Table.  Not surprising he begins by taking a couple of shots at Ja Rule, Murder Inc, and Kanye West, but he then goes on to state that he’s "not really a DJ."

This statement could be interpreted a number of different ways… an attempt at humbleness, admission of guilt, sarcasm, boasting, or some combination of each.  In the end, it’s all irrelevant since at this point I’m sure Whoo Kid could care less what anyone, especially those with lesser bankrolls, think of him.  Still one question remains… what do you call Whoo Kid and people like him?

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Reel To Reel Mixing + Scratching

Another reminder of amazing ingenuity and uncanny ability of DJ’s and producers to make something out of nothing.  Circa 1991 videotape of a performance of scratching and mixing with two reel to reel tape machines.  No special "turntablist" designed turntables, digital vinyl, or fancy DAW needed… just a desire to make music.

Diamond D Huge Hefner Interview + Freestyle

Producer Diamond D talks about the legacy of D.I.T.C, returning back to Hip-Hop, and his upcoming album The Huge Hefner Chronicles due out October 14th.  Diamond also goes into inspiration for making music, technological changes, and upcoming projects.

Cassette Wallet Makes Money Sound Better

So maybe having dough can’t actually sound better, but at least this way it’ll be a little more fun.  Designer Marcella Foschi makes each Cassette Wallet by hand and promises a unique, one of a kind item made out of actual cassette shells.  $43 USD gets your own. [via APC]