Su-Preme has returned with another full length installment of his ever entertaining production instructional DVD series. Volume 2 features lessons including drum and sample editing, chop shop, timestretch, program editing, making loops, sequencing, automation, and more. One lucky reader get their own copy of the DVD delivered straight to their doorstep. Simply leave a comment … Read more
Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique, Leroy Jenkins, and the Toy Watch Company came together to create a timepiece dedicated to the one and only production master J Dilla. With proceeds of the watch going to benefit Ma Dukes, having one of these on your wrist is almost a no brainer. No word on pricing or exact … Read more
L.A.’s Big Tune Beat Battle producers talk about the L.A. Hip-Hop scene, the unique vibe of the city, and a surprise cameo appearance from DJ BattleCat.
Turntablist fans of the X-ecutioners will be glad to know that DJ Rob Swift has announced the March 10, 2008 release of his DVD entitled As The Technics Spin. The DVD promises to take the focus away from the typical technical aspects of DJ’ing and concentrate on his thought process, philosophy, battle routine development, and artistic approach to hip-hop.
Head over to Rob Swift’s website for more info and updates about the DVD.
As The Techniques Spin DVD cover after the jump!
Every 3rd Thursday of the month Bigquarters and Fifthelement present a beat showcase for beatmakers and producers entitled Last of The Record Buyers. Each producer is giving three minutes to play as many beats as they can fit in. Nothing but samples, keyboards, stacks of vinyl, and a whole lot of talent crammed into a Minneapolis venue.
Visit Last of The Records buyers on myspace.
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The Beat Box 808 pillow simultaneously offers a way for producers to show their true school roots as they dream of making beats… literally! Not a bad way to rest your head and inspire some creativity. Head over to Soft Machines to find out how to get your hands on one. [via SC via CDM]
The Alchemist runs through a medley of bangers at the NYC Red Bull Big Tune Finals… nothing but head nodding!
Congrats to producer C-Sick on winning the event!
Part 2 after the jump!
Developer Core Coders delivers another way to have a little sample fun with your iPhone. The $1.99 Music Sampler iPhone application features 8 note polyphonic voices, 32 Preset High Quality Samples, 16 User Recordable Memories, Polyphonic Keyboard, Key Hold, Advanced Jog Shuttle Wheel, and more. Head over to the App Store to have some fun.
DJ Ness delivers the footage as DJ Premier and Pete Rosenberg sit down for a live Noisemakers interview where crazy stories are told about Biggie, the influence of J Dilla, Nas, and much, much more. Block off some time and watch every segment.
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DJ Egadz heads to the basement, picks up an Akai MPD-24, and breaks down how live drum programming should be done.