@pensadosplace Celebrate our 100th episode at the Avid booth at NAMM 2013!
In order of appearances:
Grammy Award-winning production duo Danja and Engineer Marcella Araica aka “Ms. Lago” discuss how they met at Timbaland’s studio and collaborated on hits including Timbaland’s “The Way I Are” feat. Keri Hilson and Britney Spears’ “Gimme More.” They also talk about founding N.A.R.S. Records, how it’s different from other labels and upcoming projects with Luke James, Kevin Cossom, Caligula and, Wyld.
This video offers a sneak preview of Ableton Live 9, through the eyes of Berlin-based electronica artist Robert Lippok.
In addition to checking out the new features in 9, check out Lippok’s use of a variety of controllers.
Ableton Live 9 is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2013.
via AbletonInc:
Robert Lippok is known for his expansive sounds and innovative beats, both as a solo artist and as part of To Rococo Rot. Robert invited Ableton to his home studio to share his thoughts on his favorite new enhancements to Live 9. [Synthtopia]
The latest episode of the SoundWorks Collection series looks at Skyfall, director Sam Mendes’ take on the James Bond saga.
Featured in the short are:
Who’s It For?
Somebody who’s looking for a better-than-average Bluetooth speaker and has money to burn.
Design
The Pill is a speaker tube with a see-through metal grill that shows off the its four drivers. A big iconic “B” lights up red smack in the center. It fits in your hand like a bulky Red Bull can, and weighs significantly less than a pound.
Using It
The pill connects via Bluetooth just like every other Bluetooth device does. NFC Bluetooth pairing only works on NFC-equipped
BEATS PILL
• PRICE: $200
• DRIVERS: 4, 1-INCH DRIVERS
• CONNECTIVITY: BLUETOOTH 2.1, NFC,
• WEIGHT: 10.5 OUNCES
• GIZRANK: 3.5
This tutorial is the first in a two part mini series exploring the capability in Logic Pro of being able to design your own custom controller, in this case, for controlling an LFO filter cut-off wobble bass. You will learn how to read the signals sent from plug-ins, and build and adapt faders utilising the power of transformers in the environment window to create an MPC style pad interface for the ES2 which controls the wobble increments of the LFO. In this part we take a look into setting up the ES2 synthesizer so that it will act in the way we require for it to be controlled by our own custom built controller.
In the 31st ITL, Dave Pensado gives examples about how he uses hardware EQ’s and Compressors while mixing.
The answer may surprise you. According to Nielsen, nearly half of the population discovers new music via traditional radio.
These figures, however, do not reflect the listening habits of young America. For teenagers, the figures look more like this:
Pay attention, artists. Know your demographic and plan accordingly.
Via DigitalMusicNews.
Learning Pro Tools with Tim Hall is designed to provide a basic understanding of how to use Pro Tools 8. It covers topics such as how to use the mix and edit windows, the different types of tracks, recording, session organization, mixing, effects, automation, busing, editing, and bouncing.
World Famous Beat Junkies, comprised of members J-Rocc, DJ Babu, D-Styles, DJ Rhettmatic, DJ What?!, Mr. Choc, Icy Ice, Curse, DJ Shortkut, Melo-D, Symphony and DJ Havik have been putting in work on the turntables since they were first established in 1992. Known internationally as the premiere DJ crew, their longevity is a testament to their immense musical talents. In celebration of the legendary Beat Junkies, LRG presents For the Record — a short documentary profiling the collective with contributions from the likes of A Trak, Q Bert and Peanut Butter Wolf — with DJ Jazzy Jeff commenting that “there are no DJ’s out today that haven’t been influenced by the Beat Junkies at all.” In addition, the Beat Junkies are heading out on the road for an international tour with stops across the US, Europe and Asia and this past weekend kicked off their tour at the Echoplex in Los Angeles, CA on June 30. Laced in commemorative letterman jackets from LRG that celebrates 20-years of hard work and hustle, here’s to another 20 more in the game.
