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Sean C & LV Explore Tailor-made Music Production

November 20, 2009

Sean C & LV serve up in-studio action as they discuss the process of creating and tailoring tracks to suit each collaboration.

Hank Shocklee At Propellerhead Producers Conference

November 20, 2009

Hank Shocklee speaks at the Montreal edition of Propellerhead’s Producers Conference. Most known for his work with Public Enemy and The Bomb Squad, Shocklee offers insight into the recording industry, technology, and the ongoing debate about analog vs digital recording.

We try to look at things from a perspective of analog versus digital. I don’t believe in that because I just believe analog is different. Just like I don’t believe that AM radio sounds worse than FM radio. I just think it sounds different. I think that right now we’re in a time where everything is acceptable, everything can work.

Part 2 after the break!

Lexicon Launches Omega Studio Bundle

February 2, 2010November 19, 2009

Lexicon offers yet another easy path of entry for aspiring producers and musicians who wish to take part in desktop audio recording. With the announcement the Omega Studio Bundle, Lexicon offers their 8-input Omega interface, Steinberg’s Cubase LE software, AKG’s D 88 S microphone, and more to create a one stop audio solution. The complete … Read more

DJ Qbert @ Prolifik Records 10 Year Celebration

November 19, 2009

It’s been a while since we’ve gotten a good, solid DJ Qbert fix. At an event celebrating 10 years of Prolifik Records, Qbert took to the stage and delivered nearly 7 minutes of turntable mastery, which included his own rendition of Chic’s “Good Times”.

Inside Boi-1da’s Home Studio & Publishing Issues

November 19, 2009November 19, 2009

Boi-1da shows off his minimal production setup while discussing his preference for working without samples, publishing issues surrounding Drake’s “Best I Ever Had”, and the influence of other notable producers on his work. I’ve just got my little laptop, keyboard, xbox… that’s all I need.

Boi-1da Talks Producer Management, Drake, Detox

November 18, 2009

Producer Boi-1da talks with Hip-Hop Canada about his work with Drake, producer management, current music setup (FL Studio 9 + laptop), and submitting tracks for Dr. Dre’s Detox. The manager generally gets 15% – they basically handle all the business, I handle all of the creative aspects. I currently have no manager but I’m in talks with … Read more

XXL Magazine’s 100 Best Hip-Hop Web Sites

July 23, 2010November 17, 2009

It seems as though Crate Kings has a fan or two over at XXL Magazine since we’ve made its list of The 100 Best Hip-Hop Web Sites, appearing in the December/January print issue. Many thanks to folks over at XXL for the acknowledgement and, most importantly, all Crate Kings readers for your continued support. Also, huge congratulations … Read more

Touch DJ iPhone App by Amidio

February 2, 2010November 17, 2009

Amidio announces the release of Touch DJ for the iPhone and iPod touch. The app aims to be a low cost ($19.99) tool for visually mixing MP3 files without the need for headphones. Touch DJ offers realtime independent manipulation of 2 MP3 files, including scratching, looping, positioning, equalization, effects and and pitching. The unique futuristic … Read more

2009 DMC World Finals DVD (Trailer)

November 17, 2009

The trailer for the 2009 DMC World Finals features performance highlights from the London event.

Production Highlights: Shafiq Husayn, Michael Jackson

November 16, 2009

Shafiq Husayn of Sa-Ra discusses artistic philosophy and the need poorly made music as a contrast to good music. (via Ignantwitted) The masses of the people think the music industry is like a get rich scheme now. Having a beat machine and rhyming is like the new jump shop or the new 40 yard dash. … Read more

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