News / in the studio
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ABLETON LIVE 9
Read more . . . →Woah, go check yerself! Ableton Live 9 has just been announced, to be released in 2013. New improvements include a dedicated controller, Suite includes max for live (YES!) among dozens of other core-usability improvements. This is major news for the music making community. More to follow
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Breakz 5 - A Great, Natural Solution to RSI and Carpal Tunnel
Read more . . . →Hey there everyone, I don't often review software, but I have been using this program to combat RSI for a couple years. As a producer, I am often sitting in front of the computer in the studio for many hours without a break. Some days I work many hours on the computer in a row, and other days my work is quite varied so I need a solution to keep an eye on my ergonomics while I get lost in my workflow. Enter Breakz, my Personal Ergonomic Assistant. Breakz 5 used to be called MacBreakz and it is basically a...
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Music Mondays: DEVolution Good Love Live at Maida Vale Studios
Read more . . . →In line with next week's Music Mondays which will be featuring Florence + the Machine live in the studio, this week I have a BBC live studio session from UK Dubstep Duo DEVoltuion . . . and a bunch of other musicians joining them! Really great live performance and rendition on my Ottawa-based record label's homepage
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Studio Production Techniques - In the Box or In the Desk?
Read more . . . →I've been doing a lot of research into audio production lately. I have been a subscriber to Future Music magazine for about a year, and a reader for much longer. They often go into very big studios with the biggest names in electronic music and I'm always very interested in what gear the stars are using. While most of this equipment is out of my price range seeing this expensive gear in operation is certainly interesting. Many producers mix in the box, this definitely has some advantages. When I use Logic 9 I am able to pick up and sit...
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Afrojack Take Over Control feat. Eva Simons
Read more . . . →The first video shows a quick video of Eva Simon and Afrojack in the studio. It's a little bit like an interview, but mostly just shots of Afrojack in the studio and playing live, along with some interview cut-ins. It looks like Eva Simons has the next craziest hair in dance music since La Roux. Sorry America, but the Dutch sound is taking over. This second video is HOT! This is the latest single from Afrojack. Clearly this man is the future of house music for the next little bit. The vocal is so catchy, I really hope this keeps...
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Time well wasted
Read more . . . →I clearly have been spending time in my new home setup making music rather than blogging. Sorry! Be back soon . . .
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Studio Tour
Read more . . . →By Alex Massaad A few months back I made a quick studio video showing the spaace where I record music, you can check outthe tour of the lab but I have something new to show you. The video of the lab was shot back in April. Since that point I have made a few upgrades, and room changes. [caption id="attachment_787" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="New Studio Set Up"][/caption] In this setup I'm using KRK Rokit8's with an ERGO for room geometry correction. My main system is a Macbook Pro with an HD external monitor. Also hanging on the walls are home-made Ready...
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Swench In the Studio
Read more . . . →This is the greatest "In the Studio" video that I have ever seen. A true look at how some master artists make music. Special thanks to Jackie.