In honor of DJ AM, DJ’s Jazzy Jeff, Premier, Riz,and Eclipse take to the stage for a group exercise in turntable wizardry.
Rufio, producer of California based group Alora, present his instrumental compilation/beattape entitled Project 1: Just Beats For Your Listening Pleasure.
Download: Project 1: Just Beats For Your Listening Pleasure by Rufio
Visit Rufio at MySpace and Alora at Bandcamp.
Back cover after the break!
I can’t think of too many things that are better than beats and BBQ. Here Damu The Fudgemunk performs live at a Brooklyn, NYC Memorial Day Celebration.
Native Instruments (NI) has announced updates to its popular line of software products, including new versions of Kontact, Guitar Rig, Absynth, and its bundle Komplete. While possible to purchase each individually, to further sweeten the deal and tempt buyers, NI has significantly reduced the price of Komplete. Komplete 6 includes: Absynth 5, Kontakt 4, Guitar … Read more
Samsung has just launched the DJ PMP phone, which features “Beat DJ”, software which allows real time scratching, the ability for users to add sound and audio files, and 50 gigabytes of storage. The units music manipulation abilities are combined with DivX support and what Samsung claims is the lightest, slimmest multimedia player of its … Read more
DJ/producer Nu-Mark discusses the formation Jurassic 5, success as an independent group, and ultimately signing with Interscope. Later Nu-Mark moves into production, drum machines, and the virtue of hardware controllers versus the power and flexibility of software. Interview highlights include seeing Nu-Mark’s chrome, Bruce Forat customized MPC 2000, thoughts on Reason and Pro Tools, and … Read more
September 27th, 2009 marks the return of King of The Beats. This live producer event will feature 4 producers showcasing their best beats along with performances by Mikey D of Main Source and DJ’s Pogo, Devastate, and Mr. Thing
As a bonus, early arrivals will be treated to the premiere of Pritt Kalsi’s latest film, The Men and their Music, a documentary about producers such as Marley Marl, Jazzy J, The Beatnuts, and more.
September 27th, 2009
Vibe Bar,
Brick Lane, London
Visit King of The Beats for more info.
Rear flyer after the break!
Seattle based producer Grimeshine showcases his own personal brand of production savvy with the instrumental release entitled Like An Elevator. Download: Like An Elevator by Grimeshine Visit Grimeshine on MySpace.
Another promo for Beaterator by Rockstar Games. This time Timbaland pulls out his PSP and challenges his son Demetrius to a round while discussing the game’s virtues and lengthy development process.
Notable Quote:
“Beaterator is gonna change the game, the same way that I changed the game.”
Beaterator game cover after the break!
There’s no need to deny yourself of a classic synth, especially considering that these felt gems are guaranteed to provide ample entertainment.
$75 gets your own, but stock is limited so grab one quickly.
[via Dropular]
Additional pics after the break!