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Happy New Year – DJ Set
Read more . . . →[caption id="attachment_642" align="alignleft" width="283" caption="Better late than never at all!"][/caption] For the past few years I have been having new years parties at my house in Ottawa. This year I had a two hour set planed in Ableton Live with a couple underground remixes I was working on. The first one is is my LTWB 2010 remix. This song is originally by Laidback Luke, Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell and Steve Angello but I felt it needed something more. The was actually sub-ing (pun intended!) in a new bass line and mixing some drums as well as including a chord progression from...
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Rick Rubin Biography
As someone with an active interest in music production this is a fascinating read because it really exposes the way he interacts with bands and what his process is. ... He's the kind of guy who hangs out on the couch and listens to songs with his eyes closed and says, "Why don't we try this or that?"Read more . . . → -
Swedish House Mafia in Ibiza this summer
Read more . . . →Here is a teaser trailer for the Swedish House Mafia's "Masquerade Motel" Monday nights at Pacha.
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Why I want to buy the Korg Monotron for my next analog synthesizer
Read more . . . →I just watched this video which demonstrates how versatile Korg's new Monotron synthesizer is. This little synth was recently reviewed in the May 2010 Future Music Magazine (Issue 226) but this video looks at how it can filter other sounds, even guitar! I just recently purchased an analog synthesizer, the DSI Mopho, and one of the main features it sports is an audio in which can modulate and filter external audio signals, or create feedback within the synth. Check out the video below to check out Korg's new product, and check back later this month to find a review on...
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Ableton Live Tutorials
Read more . . . →I use Ableton Live about 50 times a day sometimes. I have been using it since version 5 but I have only recently begun using it to obsessive proportions. I will soon share this knowledge. I have already posted one tutorial from my efforts a few weeks back when I made this Ableton Live remix tutorial. I've just finished working on my Moguai tutorial, so if I don't win I'll be making a tutorial about my process for that as well as a tutorial for a remix im working on right now of a French band called L'usine. I've been...
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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.
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Guitar Hero or Guitar God
Read more . . . →Image by ♫axime via Flickr Like many music lovers I learned guitar when I was in high school. I saw my first music video showcasing some really hot licks and I instnatly fell in love; I needed to master those six strings. Unfortunately it's not as simple as getting your hands on the instrument. There is tuning, pracice and guitar lessons that all helped to get me off my feet. I have taken many classes to improve my skill, but this one tiny product helped me imensely. If you want to take your guitar skills to the next level find...
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Nyce Remix Project done!
Read more . . . →Last night I submitted my remix for Moguai's competition with Novation, Ableton, Soundcloud and mau5trap. I may later post a Remix Tutorial like I did with my other remix tutorials. I went through a few different creative stages to create this remix and it might make an interesting topic.
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Working Nycley
Read more . . . →I've been busy working on the Nyce Remix competition. I wrote last month about the new Moguai Album. Regular posting shall resume soon
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Wordless Wednesday- iPad vs Cat
Read more . . . →This cat thinks they can take on this apple.