Tascam has announced an update for its 24-track / 24-bit workstation. The updated model boasts a new look and new mastering effects along with the previous model’s eight microphone inputs, seven effects processors, and 80GB hard drive.
DJ Premier x Pharrell On Busta Rhymes’ Return
Talk about a room that would have been fun to be in… production maestro’s Pharrell and DJ Premier serve up Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip impressions then tell stories of their favorite Works of Mart.
DJ Toomp On The Making of “The Recession” by Young Jeezy
DJ Toomp conducts studio show & tell with this MacBook and breaks down the circumstances surrounding the making of Young Jeezy’s "The Recession".
DJ Revolution Home Studio Pics + Gallery
DJ Revolution helped kick off our new photo gallery by blessing Crate Kings with exclusive flicks of his home studio. Get a good glance and take note of the fixtures which include an analog mixing console, DAW workspace, keyboard, turntables, microphones, vinyl collection, and numerous awards.
See the full collection of DJ Revolution home studio flicks after the jump.
Don Cannon Talks Making of Dope Boyz Remix
Producer Don Cannon talks about the making of "Dope Boys (Remix)" by DJ Greg Street f/ Lupe Fiasco, Wale & Kardinal Offishall. We also get a look into Don Cannon’s stripped down production setup including a MacBook Pro, Apogee Duet interface, Ensoniq ASR-X Pro sampler, and CD turntable. [via lupEND]
Cassette USB Hub Causes Producer Gadget Envy
Cassettes will always hold a special place in my heart right behind vinyl… they were durable, fit in your back pocket, and fun to take apart. While obviously being obsolete, you can still have a ridiculous amount of fun reminiscing with this cassette USB hub. Cop one and cause immense gadget envy with your producer … Read more
DJ Muggs + DJ Khalil In Studio Producing PCP
A quick look inside the production process as DJ Muggs (Soul Assassins) and DJ Khalil (Aftermath) collaborate on the Sick Jacken/Necro/Muggs project P.C.P. The video features some very nice footage of recording a live violin.
Cubase 4.5 + Cubase Studio Released by Steinberg
The latest version 4.5 of Steinberg Cubase and Cubase Studio has been released with a number of changes including advanced integration of Steinberg hardware, Improved support of Yamaha hardware, and VST Sound, (makes the entire process of finding and working with any form of media file including audio, loops, VSTi presets, videos, MIDI parts and … Read more
CTI Records September Mix by DJ Ian Head
DJ Ian Head drops the September edition of his monthly mix series. This time he tackles the beloved CTI catalog and give us all a taste of that classic Creed Taylor/KUDU goodness. As a mix that will keep you busy with enough classic samples and breaks to cause massive inspiration, this comes with full fledged … Read more
King of The Beats DVD – Most Challenging Beat Battle?
Filmaker Pritt Kalsi takes us into the heart of King of The Beats, which, with 9 crews crews from around the world competing against each other for a title, bills itself as "the most hardcore beat battle of all time."
Obviously this isn’t the largest beat battle, but with only a £20 budget and 1 day to complete a track, it certainly ranks in the elite for requiring sampling producers to be resourceful.
