Not only can you combat teen drug use and contribute to improved personal karma, but your wrist can look much better with completely custom, production related gear. Originally intended to help youth carry anti-drug reminders of their parents, personalized voice recording are converted into bracelets that actually represent the three-dimensional waveform. "All net proceeds collected … Read more
Ty Fyffe sits down with Just Blaze to discuss current and future projects w/ Maino, Jay Electronica, and Mos Def along with important production concepts such as studying your craft, reinventing your sound, and becoming versatile. Just Blaze also touches on the importance of having a good manager, keeping your business in order, and maintaining … Read more
Sean C & LV give an in-studio sample of their goods to Joe Budden and Joel Ortiz. Instrumentals are sampled, choices are made, and tracks prepped for recording.
Producer fLako drops a beattape for to help us ease into the weekend. The First Spaceshit On The Moon features 30 primed and prepped original instrumentals, each ready for any MC or fan of pure production.
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< Is there anything more beautiful than watching the birth of vinyl? The Vinyl Factory treats us to a somewhat cinematic view of their Hayes, Middlesex plant, which features the EMI 1400 Press. [via ST]
Producer Cook Classics talks sample selection, chopping, and arrangement while taking us through the construction of the instrumental for "Street Life" f/ Sean Price, Sha Stimuli, and Cymarshall Law. Pro Tools, Roland MV, and Roland Juno are all demonstrated in the recreation of the track. Notable Quote: "That’s really what it is in the end. … Read more
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson talks about maintaining relationships with bandmates/coworkers, his vinyl record habit, thoughts on Serato, and sneaker obsessions.
Habib Awan takes us on a quest to find out why, when music is so easily accessible digitally, are vinyl sales increasing and what is the allure of hunting down physical discs. The short documentary features interviews with DC area DJ’s, record store owners, collectors, and enthusiasts and more.
DJ equipment manufacturer Stanton has offered two more options for those currently in the market for a turntable. The T.92 USB features a high-torque direct drive motor, S-Shaped tone arm, and built-in DSP while the T.55 USB offers belt-drive and a straight tone arm. Both turntables come equipped with USB and S/PDIF outputs along with … Read more