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DJ Hero Trailer Makes You Want To Read A Book Instead

May 29, 2009

Activision reveals the first trailer for their upcoming DJ Hero video game. With the Gwen Sefani/Rick James track, it’s clear that they’re not aiming at the Crate Kings demographic. Bonus: DJ Hero screenshots featuring DJ Shadow [via Kotaku]

Dr. Dre’s Dr. Pepper Commercial Offers Detox First Glimpse

December 5, 2009May 29, 2009

I suppose pitching soda is the next logical move after signing off on your own signature headphones. The latest Dr. Pepper commercial, which features Dr. Dre, his headphones, and a preview of a track from his upcoming Detox album, will officially hit the airwaves on June, 1. "It may just be a few seconds of … Read more

Mr. Supreme’s 45 Listening Session

May 28, 2009

Seattle crate master Mr. Supreme (Conception Records, Conmen) gives a short 45 listening session and sneak peak inside his home collection. Random Thought: A Conmen reunion mix would really make my year.

Havoc On J Dilla, Samples, Cookie-Cutter Producers

May 27, 2009

Havoc further adds to the legend of Dilla by discussing his unique skill in flipping samples and drums, his first time hearing Dilla’s work, and the onslaught of cookie-cutter producers. Notable Quote: "It’s not what you sample, but how you sample it."

Bay Area Producers Conference (San Francisco)

May 27, 2009

The Bay Area Producers Conference will take place on Saturday July 25th, 2009 in San Francisco. With a early bird price of $45, the one day conference promises attendees including notable Bay Area producers Traxamillion, Sean T, and Rick Rock. Panels & Events Include: Surprise Key Note Speaker Making Money With Your Music Open beat … Read more

Akai APC40 Ableton Controller Unboxed

May 27, 2009

Tom Cosm somehow managed to get ahold of an Akai APC40 controller a few days ahead of the June 30 release date, when Ableton users around the world will rejoice. [via Tom Cosm]

Bryan-Michael Cox On NI Kore 2, Battery, Kontakt

May 27, 2009

Bryan-Michael Cox drops his views about software, first touching a MPC, and learning the all angles of hardware software and hardware based music making. Cox also lists his most used tools (Battery, Kontakt, Kore) and discusses his process for working through sounds.

Scratch: The Ultimate DJ Controller Pics Released by Numark

May 27, 2009

The DJ Hero vs. Scratch: The Ultimate DJ fight continues as Numark and Genius Games today released detailed images of the Scratch controller.

Designed by Numark, the left/right reversible turntable/mixer combo took a more traditional approach by incorporating trigger pads and crossfader off to the side of the vinyl conrtrols. Additinoally, players can customize game play using sounds from 60 battle records that come included in the game or uploading their own samples through a USB microphone.

More pics after the break!

M-Phazes Tells How To Get Your Beats Heard

May 26, 2009May 26, 2009

Producer M-Phazes fields questions telling aspiring producers how to get their beats heard by decision makers. While emphasizing that preferred tactics ultimately depend on individual goals, M-Phazes recommends distributing CD’s to labels, A&R’s, fellow producers and utilizing the the internet, web forums, etc. Notable Quote: "If you really want to try and land some placements, … Read more

Do Bem Juice MPC Commercial

May 26, 2009

Apparently Crate Kings readers aren’t the only ones who have visions of MPC pads in their cereal bowls. Brazilian juice manufacturer Do Bem shows the proper way to play with your food. [via DJ Trends]

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