Equipment - Crate Kings

KRK Redesigns KRK10s Subwoofer

August 15, 2008

Just when you thought it was safe to lay off makin another purchase KRK Systems goes and announces a redesigned and updated version of its 10" recording subwoofer. The design of the KRK10s utilizes research and development with the subwoofer’s curved front matches the Rokit and VXT monitors’ diffraction reducing shape and is also a … Read more

Two Hand Band – History And Significance of The Akai MPC

August 14, 2008August 14, 2008

Here we’re presented with further testimony on what some consider to be the most significant sampler in Hip-Hop. Two Hand Band serves up a brief history of the MPC, its creation by Roger Linn, and the effect it’s had on the creation of contemporary music. The segment also interviews with Damu The Fudgemunk, P-Fritz, K-Murdock … Read more

Propellerhead Releases Free Bob Moog Inspired Refill

August 13, 2008

To show support and respect for synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog, Propellerhead has compiled and released a free refill for all registered Reason 4 owners. Industry pro’s (and Reason experts), Craig Anderton, Mark Vail and Gordon Reid donated their best Moog-style patches, built using Reason’s Thor synthesizer. The intent is to shed some light onto the … Read more

Tonium PaceMaker Mobile DJ Device & Controller

August 13, 2008

Am I the only one who actually wants one of these really badly? We all love gadgets, but I could easily see myself losing a ridiculous amount of productive time playing with this device.

With the Tonium PaceMaker you’re given mixer functionality along with the ability to alter track speed, bend pitch, crossfade, EQ, and rewind all from the palm of your hand. It’s surely not a device like Serato Scratch Live where you can preserve much of the essence of traditional mixing, then again, the goal of PaceMaker seems to have been to get as far away from traditional as possible.

Celemony Direct Note Access Concepts & Development

August 9, 2008

Remember a while back when we almost lost our minds at the first mention of Direct Note Access? This time Melodyne inventor Peter Neubacker talks about polyphonic audio material and the development of Direct Note Access technology. Here Neubacker gives a demo and in-depth explanation of the concepts behind the groundbreaking technology.

U-Control UMA25S Keyboard Controller Introduced By BEHRINGER

August 8, 2008

Those in need of a compact keyboard controller might be interested in BEHRINGER’s introduction of the U-CONTROL UMA25S.

Featuring a USB audio interface, 25 velocity-sensitive keys, and 21 assignable controllers, the keyboard also ships with the DAW software energyXT2 Compact BEHRINGER Edition and numerous plugins.

Open Labs iPhone Beatmaker w/ Neko Demonstration

August 4, 2008August 4, 2008

Open Labs quickly demos iPhone’s Beatmaker software alongside with the Timbaland Special Edition Neko. It’s interesting to watch them load Beatmaker with sound patches workstation, record a pattern, then export an audio wav back into the Neko Reaper sequencer for further manipulation.

The Largest Sampler In History?

August 2, 2008August 1, 2008

So you thought the MPC 500 just wasn’t delivering the necessary power to your puny little production setup? There’s no denying the magnificence of this supersized creation made with the intention of being "the largest sampler in the history of live rock music." [via CDM]

Construction of Roc The Mic Studios

July 30, 2008

Inside we’re given a look into the construction and building of Roc the Mic Studios. While briefly touching on the history of the owner’s previous facility Baseline Studios, it goes in depth in to the equipment selection and choices of engineers Young Guru and Brian Stanley. There’s also a short discussion of the important difference … Read more

Eliot Lipp Causes Analog Gear & Record Lust

July 29, 2008

Producer Eliot Lipp talks about his start in music and takes us into his studio to show off his crazy collection of analog gear including: Jomox XBase-09 MFB Synth-II Plan B modular synths Atari Synthcart Sequential Circuits Six-Trak Wurlitzer Electric Piano I love his attitude about making music for yourself and completing instrumental compositions. There’s … Read more