Fruity Loops fans will be glad to know that Image-Line has today released FL Studio 9, it’s wildly popular software based production suite. FL Studio 9 includes over 370 of new features, upgrades, and fixes including: Sidechaining, Multi-core CPU, revised playlist, 99 insert tracks, and a number of new plugins. Registered owners can head over … Read more
Monster and Dr. Dre have announced a pair of over the ear headphones that are both smaller in size and price than original Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. The Beats Solo headphones, which Monster promises will maintain the same sound quality as the Beats by Dr. Dre model, will be available in November of 2009 … Read more
This Monday, September 14th, the Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle will air on Fuse Monday 10PM / 9PM Central. View the trailer and check your local listings for complete details.
Record, Propellerhead Software’s highly hyped Recording suite, was officially released today for public consumption. Those who’ve been looking for an alternative, Reason friendly method of recording and arranging may want to check out the package. Propellerhead Record is available to registered Reason owners, non-Reason owners, and as a Record/Reason bundle for $149, $299, and $629 … Read more
New York producer V. Don releases his collection entitled Serious Soundz instrumentals. The 21 track collection features a number of unreleased instrumentals along with a few completed vocal tracks. Download: Serious Soundz Instrumentalz by V.Don Also visit V.Don on MySpace.
Experienced crate diggers need not be reminded of Joe Zawinul’s keyboard mastery. Those not familiar with his work should take a moment to watch the circa 1985 profile and learn about the legendary Weather Report keyboardist.
A benefit will be held for Kon, the other half of Kon & Amir, who has recently experienced a number of extremely serious health issues, which have lead to multiple hospital visits and limited personal mobility. IVE LOST ABOUT 30 LBS, BEEN FIGHTING OFF FEVERS DAILY, DEPRESSION ( IM NOT USED TO THIS LIFESTYLE) EXTREMELY … Read more
For obvious reasons, I don’t usually find myself too excited about album releases, but producer Hudson Mohawke’s upcoming release entitled Butter is one of those rare exceptions. Fans of Flying Lotus will appreciate his labelmate’s experimental instrumental style and willingness to push the boundaries of sound. Download: Butter Sampler by Hudson Mohawke Visit Warp Records … Read more
DJ Qbert honors DJ AM and Baatin of Slum Village with a scratch tribute entitled “Reborn In Paradise”.
Kev Brown tells the tale of getting his start by handing out beat tapes at a local beat battle. Though he lost the battle, contacts made from the demo tapes eventually led to working with Grap Luva, Marley Marl, and Jazzy Jeff.