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MAINGEAR Remix Creative Workstations Announced

January 30, 2009

Even computer workstations are not immune from inducing gear lust. Performance PC manufacturer MAINGEAR has announced their new Remix series specifically targeted to audio and other creative professionals. The hand-built computers feature Intel Corei7 processors, M-Audio PCI interfaces, studio quality sound insulation, liquid cooling, customizable color & branding, and more. The base model Remix starts … Read more

Technics x Home Depot = Serious Hardware

January 29, 2009

Who would have imagined that home improvement could be so entertaining. Apparently the folks over at Home Depot seem to believe high-end turntables should not be excluded from their lineup. Now while in the process of picking up a new power drill or supplies to caulk a tub, you can also throw a Technics SL-1210 … Read more

Just Blaze Talks Pro Tools As A Recording Standard

January 29, 2009January 29, 2009

Production heavyweight Just Blaze talks candidly about the virtues of Digidesign’s Pro Tools, the ability to remain mobile, and its reputation as an industry standard.

Denaun Porter Stops Using Pro Tools, Moves To Reaper

January 28, 2009

Producer Denaun Porter gives a live demonstration of the Open Labs Miko and its bundled software at the Winter 2009 NAMM. It’s interesting to note that he’s recently stopped using Digidesign’s Pro Tools while making the move to Cockos’s Reaper.

All About Audio Interfaces With M-Audio

January 28, 2009

In their latest issue of Overdub, M-Audio breaks down the ins and outs of an audio interface including input types, preamps, sample rates, cables, monitor usage, digital I/O options, and more. General concepts and questions about audio interfaces are addressed to offer a fairly decent starting off point for beginners. Download Overdub:All About Audio Interfaces … Read more

Count Bass D Tackles The Akai MPC

January 27, 2009

While in town for a screening of the Secondhand Sureshots, Count Bass D became inspired enough to take a borrowed MPC home overnight and create a collection of beats played live in the Dublab offices. Notables include a full jagged chop and flip of H-Town’s "Knockin’ Da Boots" and The System’s "Don’t Disturb This Groove". … Read more

J.Force E-MU SP1200 Beat Demo

January 27, 2009

A little taste of the low-fi E-MU SP1200 stylings from producer J.Force (Rock The Bells, Beef, Beef II, The MC, Bling). More proof that limited sample time in no way limits creativity.

Sample Junkie T-Shirt By DJ Funktual

February 2, 2010January 27, 2009

DJ Funktual just dropped a gem for dusty fingered vinyl fanatics needing to proclaim their love for samples. The t-shirt features the proud Sample Junkie proclamation on front and a list of bona fide crate classics such as Impeach The President, Amen Brother, The Champ, Ashley’s Roachclip, and more on the back!

The shirts are available in black with white letters and range in size from small to XL and up. Add $2 if you want XXL or larger. $20 to the US, $30 to Canada, $35 to-UK/FR which includes shipping and handling. Send payment along with desired shirt size to funktual@live(dot)com for ordering or more info.

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Hitmaker, Beat Roc, Marc Garvey @ Oakland Red Bull Big Tune

January 26, 2009

Oakland plays host to Red Bull Big Tune and a number of heavy hitting producers including Marc Garvey, Hitmaker, Beat Roc, and more.

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