Part 2 of LTD’s interview with Just Blaze features the producer discussing the significance of Baseline Studios and the numerous studios that disappeared as a result of emerging recording technology.
DJ Amir (Kon & Amir) talks with On Point about vinyl obsession, reissuing rare records, and the unique role of the Wax Poetics label. [via On Point]
Today Avid announced its Pro Tools Expansion Pack, a collections of virtual instruments including Structure, Strike, Velvet, Transfuser, and Hybrid. The complete pack is available for $499 and features the below instruments. Structure – Professional Sampler Workstation Strike – The Ultimate Virtual Drummer Velvet – Vintage Electric Pianos Transfuser – The Ultimate Groove Creator Hybrid … Read more
Showbiz (D.I.T.C., Showbiz & AG) gives a quick demo of his skills using an Akai MPC2500.
Sample fiends get ready. Copyright Criminals, the next episode of PBS’s Independent Lens series, will air on Tuesday, January 19th and examines a multitude of ever evolving copyright issues. View the Copyright Criminals trailer for a preview. Visit PBS for more info and local listings.
Mayer Hawthorne hits the crates to mine some gems. During the trip he explains his love for vinyl, purchasing multiple copies, and the value of common records. You look for like names on there that you might know. You look for instrumentation. You look for labels. The label says a whole lot. It’s not rare, … Read more
Get it while it’s hot. Today Apple released its Logic Pro 9.1 update, which includes a number of bug fixes, enhancements, and stability improvements. Read the complete Logic Pro 9.1 release notes.
Illmind’s B.L.A.P. is one of the numerous NYC area producer related events that aspiring beatmakers may want to be featured at or at least consider attending. The twice monthly event features 4 to 6 producers supplying the music and a crowd beat aware patrons. Hit up Illmind for more info.
Giveaways always make Mondays just a little bit more tolerable. The DJ Krafty Kuts “Against The Grain” DJ Tools sound effects app comes equipped with over 100 pre-loaded samples, including MC shouts, classic dub sirens, bass drops, rises, and more noises to spice up your set. sound effects tool which comes pre-loaded with over 100 … Read more
Rockwilder reveals the details behind working with 50 Cent, his anger at Redman while making the beat for “Da Rockwilder”, 3 bar beats on Jay Z’s “Do It Again”, and his snatching sounds from Dr. Dre’s 2001 for use on Xzibit’s “Front 2 Back”.