http://bit.ly/1BqDmmV With Dj TechTools fast approaching 10 years online, I find myself often telling the story of how we got started and what events led to the creation of this website. Last week, I took some time and recorded the full history on Youtube so everyone can enjoy it and understand why we began building this amazing dj community online.
http://ift.tt/1BjiP4P Image-Line has announced that Gibson has acquired Image-Line’s Deckadance DJ music application and rights. “Growing Deckadance any further required our expanding into hardware development,” says Image-Line CFO Frank Van Biesen, “which would have diverted attention from our core business of developing FL … Continue reading →
http://ift.tt/1BjiP4P This video, via Unun Septium, demonstrates the Casiotone MT-65, a classic 80’s Casio mini-synth. The MT-65 used sound-generation chips that were shared by other Casiotones, but it was one of the few that had the physical controls to take full advantage of … Continue reading →
http://ift.tt/1BjiP4P Sunday Synth Jam: This video captures a performance of Surface of SR388, from Metroid II (Return of Samus) [1991]. In the video, Steven Morris does a video song style multi-instrument performance of Surface of SR388, composed by Ryohji Yoshitomi,
http://ift.tt/1BjiP4P Sunday Synth Jam: This video, via Martin Stürtzer/Phelios, captures a live studio ambient session. Technical details: Recorded live without overdubs or sequencing.
http://bit.ly/1BqDmmV We’ve gotten a tip from Qbert’s Thud Rumble that they’ve partnered with Intel on a new project that bring tiny microcomputers into the DJ booth and potentially eliminate the need for laptops as the central hub of digital DJ’s setups. The project is debuting this weekend at Maker Faire – but we’ve got the first hints of […]
http://bit.ly/1BqDmmV Most people refer to big cities like Chicago, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas as the major hubs for DJs and dance music. Some even think you need to move to these cities to begin a successful DJ career. While those cities serve as the tastemakers for the rest of the country, there are hundreds of smaller markets full of venues that are packed with patrons seeking quality music. Cities like Orlando, Buffalo, Scottsdale, or Milwaukee are not completely void of a DJ scene. It is possible to develop a successful DJ career without uprooting yourself and moving to a major city. Navigating the DJ scene of a small market can be tough but it’s not impossible. Below we dive into some tips and advice for taking on a small market.
http://bit.ly/1BqDmmV Since the 90s DJs have been running analog synths and drum machines alongside their DJ sets. This concept is still alive and relevant today. How did DJs keep the drum machines in sync with their set? Today Ean Golden shares 3 ways to sync up drum machines like the Roland TR-8 in your DJ set. Whether it’s with CDJs, Serato, Traktor, you’ll be able to sync up a drum machine with your DJ set and have them sound good together.
http://bit.ly/1BqDmmV We’ve gotten a tip from Qbert’s Thud Rumble that they’ve partnered with Intel on a new project that bring tiny microcomputers into the DJ booth and potentially eliminate the need for laptops as the central hub of digital DJ’s setups. The project is debuting this weekend at Maker Faire - but we’ve got the first hints of […]
http://ift.tt/1BjiP4P This series of videos features Roger Arrick offering an introduction to modular synthesis. Arrick is the founder of Synthesizers.com, which makes 5U modules, inspired by classic Bob Moog designs. Arrick’s discussion is a good introduction to the basics of working … Continue reading →
http://ift.tt/1BjiP4P Avant-garde and outsider arts site UbuWeb has shared a 40+ year audio retrospective of women in electronic music. Women In Electronic Music 1938-1982, originally broadcast on April 1, 2010, features the work of Clara Rockmore, Bebe & Louis Barron, Daphne Oram, … Continue reading →
http://bit.ly/1BqDmmV We've gotten a tip from Qbert's Thud Rumble that they've partnered with Intel on a new project that bring tiny microcomputers into the DJ booth and potentially eliminate the need for laptops as the central hub of digital DJ's setups. The project is debuting this weekend at Maker Faire - but we've got the first hints of what the project is all about.
http://ift.tt/1BjiP4P This video, via SoundForce, takes a behind-the-scenes look at how MIDI controllers are made – in this case, the SFC-60 controller. SoundForce makes custom MIDI controllers for vintage synth plugins such as the TAL U-NO-LX (Juno-60 plugin) and TAL BassLine … Continue reading →
http://ift.tt/1BjiP4P IK Multimedia has released iRig Pads Editor for Mac/PC, as a free download for all current iRig Pads owners. iRig Pads Editor is a companion application for the iRig Pads MIDI controller that lets you completely edit and customize how the … Continue reading →
http://ift.tt/1BjiP4P Glitchmachines has introduced Subvert for Mac & Winkdows – a ‘savage’ 3-Channel distortion processor, designed to facilitate the decimation of the frequency spectrum. Based around 5 effects; multimode distortion, FM ring modulator, digitizer, metalizer and multimode filter, Subvert generates anything … Continue reading →
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The synth renaissance has led to yet another interesting wrinkle: the limited edition celebrity synth.
But before we get to that, apparently the first thing you need to know is that Giorgio Moroder really loves his Novation MiniNova. The little synth, with its vocoder and dial-up presets, has apparently followed him around on tour.
Making a special edition is a different take on the celebrity endorsement, though. So how did Novation go about it?
1. They’re only making 500, even with a “certificate of authenticity.” (A certificate of Moroderishness?)
2. It looks different: you get the “moustache and shades” logo – which looks adorable screened on the side, I have to admit – plus a silver/black color scheme.
3. You get dial-up Moroder presets – and, actually, this may be the best reason to get one. Team Novation have matched everything from the Donna Summer Giorgio sound to the Daft Punk Giorgio sound. (No sound samples yet; you’ll have to take their word for it.)
I think it’s worth saying how cool it is that Giorgio Moroder is starting his DJ career now – like playing his first gig at Deep Space in New York, supplementing that DJ setup with some licks on his (non-limited-edition) MiniNova. The man is 75 years old. Now, sure, he’s also Giorgio Moroder, but even so, it gives me hope should I ever be lucky enough to reach that age. And it says something really nice about electronic music.
I’m not sure I necessarily need an artist edition of my favorite synths, but it’s nice to see some creative marketing. And there’s a lovely Giorgio Moroder minisite with the synth. For now, you’ll have to be satisfied with an email notification when it becomes available:
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http://bit.ly/1BqDmmV Most people refer to big cities like Chicago, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas as the major hubs for DJs and dance music. Some even think you need to move to these cities to begin a successful DJ career. While those cities serve as the tastemakers for the rest of the country, there are hundreds of smaller markets full of venues that are packed with patrons seeking quality music. Cities like Orlando, Buffalo, Scottsdale, or Milwaukee are not completely void of a DJ scene. It is possible to develop a successful DJ career without uprooting yourself and moving to a major city. Navigating the DJ scene of a small market can be tough but it’s not impossible. Below we dive into some tips and advice for taking on a small market.
http://bit.ly/1GjNH4U Glitchmachines Subvert distortion processor for Mac and Windows is designed to do just that
http://bit.ly/1GjNH4U Full Bucket Music's Kern VSTi is designed to work with modern MIDI keyboard controllers