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Best Producer Video of 2008? (Reader Giveaway)

February 2, 2010January 9, 2009

It hard to deny that 2008 was an incredible year for online producer related material. In fact, the year was so good that it became immensely difficult to narrow down the best of the best… so we’re asking you! What was the best producer, DJ, or beat making video posted on Crate Kings during 2008? … Read more

Mushy the Cassette Tape Keychain

February 2, 2010January 9, 2009

If you’re like me, there’s a special place in your heart for anything cassette related. Although MUSHY the Cassette Tape Keychain is soft and maybe even a little cutesy, there’s a certain respect commanded by anyone who keeps a cassette tape (felt or otherwise) in their pockets. Side A is lime green while Side B … Read more

DJ Revolution “The-Rematch” Scratch Hook Creation

January 9, 2009

DJ Revolution takes us through the creation and arrangement of an in-depth scratch hook for "The Re-match" featuring DJ Spinbad. Although multitrack recording is used, any DJ who’s actually taken the time to create one of these will appreciate how time consuming and nerve racking the process can be.

Keys N Krates – “City of Awards” Live

February 2, 2010January 9, 2009

DJ/Drum/Keyboard trio Keys N Krates takes an innovative approach to reworking A Tribe Called Quest classics. It’s obvious that these three have a sincere love of music and deep respect for Hip-Hop’s tradition of creative reinterpretation. Respect to Disko Dave for the heads up!

KRK ERGO Room Correction System Now Shipping Worldwide

January 9, 2009

KRK Systems has announced worldwide availability of ERGO (Enhanced Room Geometry Optimization), which is a stand-alone hardware room correction system. With the aim of obtaining an accurate mix in less than ideal acoustic conditions, ERGO utilizes digital room analysis/correction and signal processing to measure, analize, correct phase/frequency problems. ERGO features include Focus/Global Correction, A/B speaker … Read more

Exile – Radio Trailer

January 8, 2009

Exile gives us a quick preview of what’s in store with his January 20th release of Radio.

VinylRecorder Home Vinyl Lathe Fits Over Technics Turntables

January 8, 2009

Who else wants a home record lathe that fits over a Technics 1200’s turntable? The German made VinylRecorder T-560 provides stereo recording on 7, 10, or 12 inch blank discs at 33, 45, and 78 speeds all while claiming to "100% scratching-proved."

The only question is where was this contraption back in 1995? Then again, with a price tag of 3200 EUR (approximately $4400 USD) this probably wouldn’t have been the utopian game changer that DJ’s had been dreaming of.

See VinylRecorder for more info.

[via Gear Wire]

More pics after the jump!

B.o.B. x T.I. At Grand Hustle Studio Session

January 8, 2009

B.o.B. and T.I. give a glimpse of a Grand Hustle studio session involving guitars, keyboards, and T.I. on an Akai MPC.

Mix Master Mike + Snoop Dogg Skullcandy Headphones

January 7, 2009January 7, 2009

Continuing with the trend of artist branded products is the announcement of Skullcandy’s upcoming Mix Master Mike and Snoop Dogg headphones. Each has been rumored to focus on a particular audience, with Mix Master Mike’s branded pair to be aimed at the DJ/turntablist crowd. No specific pic or price points have yet been released, but … Read more

Garage Band ’09 Announced By Apple

January 7, 2009

Aspiring producers and musicians will be glad to know that Garage Band ’09 has been updated to include interactive basic lessons to help learn piano and guitar. Other new features include artist lessons, new guitar features, and Magic Garageband Jam. Head over to Apple for more info.

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