jueves, 31 de diciembre de 2015

Dubspot Year in Review: Best Dubspot Radio Episodes of 2015


In this Dubspot Radio roundup, we look at some of our most popular and well-received podcast episodes from this year featuring exclusive interviews and mixes from guest artists around the world. Download Dubspot Radio episodes FREE by subscribing on iTunes!

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Dubspot Radio Podcast: Compa + Exclusive Mix and Interview!

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Dubkasm + Exclusive Mix

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Rory PQ + Exclusive Mix

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Scatta + Exclusive Mix and Interview!

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Twelve45 + Exclusive Mix and Interview!

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Darker Than Wax + Exclusive Mix and Interview!

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Basic Mitch + Exclusive Mix and Interview!

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: More Dani + Exclusive Mix and Interview!

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Tsimba + Exclusive Mix and Interview!

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Devon James + Exclusive Mix and Interview!

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: DJ Romain (Metro Trax) + Exclusive Mix and Interview!

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Lean Automatic + Exclusive Mix and Interview!

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Jackson Whalan + Exclusive Mix and Interview!

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: ZEEMUFFIN + Exclusive Mix and Interview!

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Lauren Flax – Live from Women Beatmakers Meetup + Exclusive Interview!

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Ellie Herring + Exclusive Mix and Interview

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Photay (Astro Nautico) Live Performance and Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: DJ Smash (Mobile Global, New Breed) – Exclusive Mix and Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Maribou State (Ninja Tune) Live DJ Mix + Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Atropolis (Dutty Artz / Cumba Mela) | Live Performance + Interview

Dubspot Radio Podcast: $1 Bin (Dollar Bin) – Exclusive Live Mix + Interview

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Breakbeat Lou (Ultimate Breaks and Beats) – Exclusive Mix and Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Jubilee (Mixpak) – Exclusive Mix + Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Blockhead (NYC) – Exclusive Interview + Selections

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Paxico Records – Label Showcase and Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: DJ Kai Song (10-Year-Old Dubspot Student) Mix + Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Vasco Ispirian (Made In Green) DJ Mix + Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: P.U.D.G.E. – Exclusive Live Performance + Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Matthew Law (Illvibe Media / Philadelphia) Mix + Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Lord Finesse (D.I.T.C. – Diggin’ in the Crates) – Exclusive Mix and Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: DJ Azuhl (Cape Town, B.V.K., The Beat Bangaz) Mix + Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: TekMaschine (Shareef Islam a.k.a. Azteknique) – Live Performance w/ Maschine

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Dantiez Saunderson (KMS Records, Soma, Frequenza) – Exclusive Mix

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Bob Marley Birthday Tribute Mixed by Emillio Largo

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Harry Sutton Jr. (Soulicious NYC / Wild Cherry Disco) Mix + Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Ben Gold (Gold Rush / Armada) – Exclusive Mix and Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Reverse Commuter (Kenneth James Gibson) – Exclusive Mix and Interview

 

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Matuss (Absence Seizure) – Mix and Interview

 

DJ Extensive Program

Immerse yourself in the complete art of DJing: from the fundamentals of beatmatching and mixing to using effects and programming extended club sets. Whether you’re a beginner wanting to learn fundamentals or a seasoned pro looking to take your talent to the next level, our curriculum is designed to accommodate all skill levels and styles of music. This comprehensive DJ program covers everything from basic mixing to advanced digital DJing with both Serato and Traktor.

What’s Included

  • DJ Level 1: Rookie Sessions | Essentials I
  • DJ Level 2: Phrase Mixing | Essentials II
  • DJ Level 3: Beyond The Blend | Intermediate Skills
  • DJ Level 4: Preparation | DJ Psychology
  • DJ Level 5: Classroom to the Club | Advanced Techniques I
  • DJ Level 6: Club to the World | Advanced Techniques II

More start dates and information about payment plans can be found here.

If you have questions, please call 877.DUBSPOT or send us a message.

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Las mejores rutinas de turntablism y controllerism de 2015

No hay nada más motivador para acabar el año que ver el gran esfuerzo que algunos DJs y artistas de electrónica han realizado preparando y llevando a cabo rutinas de turntablism y controllerism en las que llevan sus habilidades y creatividad al límite. Disfrutad de una selección de lo mejor de 2015.

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miércoles, 30 de diciembre de 2015

Dubspot Year in Review: Best DJ Tips Tutorials of 2015


In this DJ tips and techniques roundup, we look at some of our most popular and well-received DJ tutorials from this year. Learn how to further develop your rhythmic and musical style, while mastering today’s leading DJ technology in our upcoming DJ course in LA, NY, and Online. Classes start soon, Enroll Today!

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Live Performance Techniques Part 1: Performance Playthrough w/ Atropolis

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In this first video of a three-part series about Live Performance Techniques, Dubspot Instructor Adam Partridge aka Atropolis demonstrates his live set and performs a Global Bass routine with various instruments. In the second and third part of the series, Adam will breakdown his approach to performing live and take us further into his set while sharing many helpful techniques to help improve your live sets.

 

Live Performance Techniques Part 2: Equipment Breakdown w/ Atropolis

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In this second video of a three-part series on Live Performance Techniques, Dubspot Instructor Adam Partridge aka Atropolis takes us through his live set and explores the equipment used to make it all happen. In the third part of the series, Adam will break down his live set further and go into more detail about some of the custom tools used while sharing many helpful techniques to help improve your live sets.

 

Live Performance Techniques Part 3: Ableton Configuration w/ Atropolis

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In this third video of a three-part series on Live Performance Techniques, Dubspot Instructor Adam Partridge aka Atropolis takes us deeper into his live set to give an even closer look at the custom tools used to perform and manipulate sounds while offering some creative tips to help improve your live sets.

 

Native Instruments STEMS: Performing Live w/ SentZ

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In this article, Dubspot’s SentZ shares seven observations from gigging with Native Instruments STEMS and offers up some great tips on how to incorporate the open file format in your live performance.

 

Native Instruments Releases Full Version of Stem Creator Application

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Native Instruments releases full version of Stems Creator App along with a video interview from Berlin’s own NGHT DRPS, on how he uses Stem Creator.

 

DJ Video Tutorial: Using Traktor Remix Decks for Mashups w/ SentZ

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In this video tutorial, Dubspot Instructor SentZ shows us how to use Native Instruments KONTROL F1 controller and Traktor Remix Decks to perform mashups.

 

Dubspot NY EDU Sessions Video Recap: A History of Turntablism w/ DMC World Champion Shiftee

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In this NY EDU Sessions workshop video recap, 2-time DMC champion and Dubspot DJ curriculum director DJ Shiftee takes us through the history of turntablism and evolution of the turntablist.

 

DJ Shiftee – Two Turntables and Traktor Kontrol S8 Routine w/ Q and A

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In this video, 2-time DMC champion and Dubspot DJ curriculum director DJ Shiftee heats things up in his new routine with the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 and his devastating scratch skills!

 

Native Instruments Pushes Digital DJing Into The Future: Traktor Kontrol D2 w/ ENDO

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Dubspot Instructor and Native Instruments product specialist ENDO shares his insight into Native Instruments announcement of the Traktor Kontrol D2, NI’s latest DJ deck controller designed for cutting-edge performance with TRAKTOR PRO 2.

 

VDMX Visual Performance Workshop Recap w/ David Lublin

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In this NY EDU Sessions video recap, Dubspot Instructor, Visual Artist, Programmer, and VIDVOX head David Lublin introduces us to the world of VJing and live performance using VDMX visual performance software.

 

Native Instruments Announces Stems: New Multitrack File Format for DJs w/ ENDO

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Dubspot Instructor and Native Instruments product specialist ENDO shares his insight into Native Instruments announcement of Stems, a new open audio format for DJs aimed at expanding the creative potential of DJing and Live Performance.

 

Beat Bang Theory: Ep. 01 w/ Lord Finesse (Diggin’ in the Crates)

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In this first episode of Beat Bang Theory, Dubspot Instructor Shareef Islam welcomes special guest Lord Finesse, influential hip-hop artist, producer, and founder of Diggin’ in the Crates (D.I.T.C.). Join them as they dig deep into the crate of vinyl sampling and hip-hop music production.

 

Dub Mixing Overview using the Ds1 MIDI mixer w/ Clive Chin

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In this video, legendary Jamaican reggae and ska producer Clive Chin demonstrates his approach to dub mixing using the Ds1 MIDI mixer and Ableton Live.

 

Dub Mixing Session Tutorial: Ableton Live + Ds1 MIDI Mixer w/ Emch + Free Template

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In this video tutorial Dubspot instructor Emch (Subatomic Sound System) demonstrates his approach to dub mixing using Ableton Live, Push, and the Dubspot + Livid Instruments Ds1 MIDI mixer. Includes an Ableton Live template free to download.

 

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S8 DJ Controller – In Depth Overview w/ ENDO

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Dubspot instructor and Native Instruments product specialist Mike Henderson aka ENDO offers an in-depth overview of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S8 DJ controller.

 

DJ Extensive Program

Immerse yourself in the complete art of DJing: from the fundamentals of beatmatching and mixing to using effects and programming extended club sets. Whether you’re a beginner wanting to learn fundamentals or a seasoned pro looking to take your talent to the next level, our curriculum is designed to accommodate all skill levels and styles of music. This comprehensive DJ program covers everything from basic mixing to advanced digital DJing with both Serato and Traktor.

What’s Included

  • DJ Level 1: Rookie Sessions | Essentials I
  • DJ Level 2: Phrase Mixing | Essentials II
  • DJ Level 3: Beyond The Blend | Intermediate Skills
  • DJ Level 4: Preparation | DJ Psychology
  • DJ Level 5: Classroom to the Club | Advanced Techniques I
  • DJ Level 6: Club to the World | Advanced Techniques II

More start dates and information about payment plans can be found here.

If you have questions, please call 877.DUBSPOT or send us a message.

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martes, 29 de diciembre de 2015

Se filtra el próximo controlador de Hercules

A pesar de lanzar Hercules un misterioso vídeo anunciando la llegada de su próximo controlador en el NAMM, un miembro del staff de la firma gala se presentó a un concurso en internet empleando el aparato. No ganó, pero nos ha desvelado muchos de los detalles del dispositivo.

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Music Tech News Roundup: UVI, Isotonik, IRCAM, Vuo, and Yamaha


In this Music Tech News Roundup, we look at some new software that will rock the studio or the stage. Check out UVI’s Cameo phase distortion suite, Isotonik’s Modular Series Two Max for Live devices, IRCAM’s IRCAMAX 2 Max for Live devices, Vuo 1.2 visual software for VJs, and Yamaha’s VOCALOID4 Editor voice synthesis engine.

UVI Cameo | Phase Distortion Suite

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UVI has released Cameo, a suite of three instruments inspired by the classic 80’s Casio CZ phase distortion synthesizers. Each instrument provides a unique synthesis approach, delivering a wealth of sounds, sampled patches, and a full ensemble of built-in effects from vintage synthesizers including the Casio CZ1, CZ101, CZ1000, CZ2300S, CZ3000, CZ5000 to modern phase distortion synthesis using the advanced oscillators and DSP algorithms from UVI Falcon. The three instruments include:

  • Cameo CZ incorporates a huge library of custom patches designed on the original hardware. Cameo CZ provides an deep sample library, including variations with and without the unique Chorus effect of the flagship CZ1.
  • Cameo CX is a dual-layer instrument with a large catalog of sounds and raw waveforms, captured directly from the hardware instruments. A hybrid methodology implores these raw waves as the basis for sound design within a modern digital environment.
  • Cameo CM is a modern inspiration of the phase distortion sound. Another dual-layer instrument, but this time utilizing the Wavetable oscillator and DSP shaping tools from Falcon. Cameo CM isn’t sample-based in the sense of the CZ and CX, rather it’s aimed at achieving wholly new and unique sounds using the capable architecture of the UVI Engine.

Pricing and Availability: Cameo is available for $129 from authorized dealers and the UVI website. Learn more here.

 

Isotonik Modular Series Two | Max for Live Devices

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The Modular Series offers a wide range of Max for Live devices that can be utilized with any Midi Controller in conjunction with Ableton Live. The series of devices include:

  • FOLLOW allows you to set automatic Follow Actions for Clips and Scenes in Ableton Live. This device has the ability to set Follow Actions that occur at a Clip end rather than a predetermined time. In addition to setting standard Follow Actions at Clip end, you can also trigger them at Clip stop, define the Clip number to be played next or even switch the Clip Follow Action to become a Scene Follow action. The latest update includes an additional five alternative next Clips or Scenes per clip, designed primarily for use by a band to define options for each playing Clip.
  • SMART allows you to control eight parameters with one Smart Dial. Eight parameters can be mapped and controlled with a master dial to modulate them at different rates. The display shows the correct values for mapped parameters for ease of setting up and also displays correctly on the Ableton Push.
  • LOOPER gives you the ability to loop on -the-fly. Drop the device on any track to control the currently playing Clips looping properties via MIDI. You can set pre-determined length loops, move them, halve or double them, all without having to focus on the playing Clip first.

Pricing and Availability: The Modular Series is available for $36.34 from the Isotonik website. Learn more here.

 

IRCAM IRCAMAX 2 | Max for Live Devices

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IRCAM has introduced IRCAMAX 2, their second collection of Max For Live devices. Through real-time audio analysis, their advanced physical modelling synthesis environment and other leading technologies, IRCAMAX 2 lets you manipulate, process, and reinvent sounds in ways you wouldn’t have imagined possible. Renowned for their explorations of musical expression and leading research in science and acoustics, the Paris-based IRCAM institute now offers up a second Pack for Live users that includes eight audio effects, two instruments, and one MIDI effect. This collection of unique and powerful tools give you the ability to explore advanced audio processing, expert sound design, and creative experimentation – all within the following Max for Live devices:

  • IM-PsychHarmonizer: Vocal harmonizer allowing separation and manipulation of monophonic vocal sounds.
  • IM-Freezer: Freezing effect that lets you create sound textures by freezing, scrolling and stretching live or pre-recorded sounds.
  • IM-Ianalyzer: A real time polyphonic Audio to MIDI converter that lets you manipulate and resynthesise a signal’s psychoacoustic properties – and capture and reuse the resulting data as MIDI.
  • IM-NoteTracker: A Real time Audio to MIDI converter that extracts a signal’s estimated pitch and amplitude and converts them to MIDI note components.
  • IM-Chromax: A spectral delay that converts chords into harmonics models, whose set of consisting frequencies can be further transformed, and used to define delay, feedback and filter shapes.
  • IM-ModalysFilter: Uses the revered IRCAM Modalys engine to filter the signal with physical modelling processes.
  • IM-GrainDelay: A grain delay effect that can be synchronized to Live’s tempo and used with the IRCAMAX MIDI Send/Receive device to receive MIDI notes that control transpositions of the grains.
  • IM-MultiFX: Four effects in one – delay, reverb, chorus and auto pan – that can be used as a simple FX box tool for all your synths.
  • IM-Midi Send/Receive: Whether coming from a MIDI clip or the result of audio analysis of an audio track, these devices let you send and receive MIDI data between any IRCAMAX device within a Live Se
  • IM-ModalysSynth: A polyphonic synthesizer based on IRCAMs flagship Modalys physical modeling engine – technology with over 20 years of research and refinement.
  • IM-MatrixSynth: A 3-oscillator, 3-envelope polyphonic synthesizer with a multimode filter and flexible modulation matrix.

Pricing and Availability: The Modular Series is available for $199 from the Ableton website. Learn more here.

 

Vuo 1.2 | Visual Software for VJs

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Developed by Kosada, Vuo is a Mac OS X app that lets users create one-of-a-kind live performances, interactive exhibits, and professional-grade media projects. Vuo’s drag-and-drop interface of simple building blocks makes it possible to manipulate sound, images, videos, and graphics within one app. Media creators can include real-time interaction using audio input, MIDI, OSC, and Art-Net DMX integration, or Kinect and Leap Motion device input. In addition, Vuo 1.2 comes loaded with many new improvements and additions. There is now a fisheye camera, which can be used to warp 2D and 3D scenes that can be rendered on a dome. USB HID support for joysticks, game controllers, and other USB-HID-compliant devices have been added. The update includes timing nodes that trigger animations at a certain time of day, at certain times relative to the start of their performance, or relative to events such as a mouse click. Vuo’s other features include sharing visuals with other Mac apps through Syphon, spherical mirror projection mapping, an alternate dome projection method, high-quality video export and interactive recording, CPU and GPU performance optimizations, including automatic multi-threading, compilation to machine code, and shader-based OpenGL. You can also export compositions as Mac apps.

Pricing and Availability: Vuo 1.2 is available for $49 or $149 for Vuo Pro from the Vuo website. Learn more here.

 

VOCALOID4 Editor | Voice Synthesis Engine

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VOCALOID is a singing voice synthesis technology developed by Yamaha Corporation and is also the title of this software application. This software allows users to input melody and lyrics in order to synthesize a singing voice. In other words, a singing voice can be produced without a human singer by using this technology. Synthesized singing from this tool is produced from Singer Libraries, databases of fragments of voices and phonemes recorded from actual singers. Various voices can be used by changing the Singer Library. VOCALOID4 Editor is the latest version of Yamaha’s powerful voice synthesis engine with several new features for innovative music production. This editor is a stand-alone application that can be used with various DAW software. Cross-Synthesis lets users design nuanced voice tones by blending two different sound libraries–one to enhance power and attack, the other to emphasize expressiveness like the sustain and release of notes. Growl adds hard tremolo to the voice for a more realistic and versatile sound. Pitch Render allows for editing the smoothness of pitch linkage or the level of vibrato application by using a visual display to make the settings.

Pricing and Availability: The VOCALOID4 Editor is available for $99.99 from the Vocaloid website. Learn more here.

 

Kontour Tutorial

Sound Design Program

Become fluent in the language of sound design and synthesis with this comprehensive program. This six-level Sound Design program uses Native Instruments’ Komplete as a platform for learning synthesis and sampling techniques. Starting with an introduction to the properties of sound, this comprehensive series of courses covers the major techniques used for contemporary sound design.

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What’s Included:
Sound Design Level 1: Introduction to Komplete
Sound Design Level 2: Synthesis with Massive, FM8 and Absynth
Sound Design Level 3: Sampling with Kontakt and Battery
Sound Design Level 4: Advanced Sound Design
Sound Design Level 5: Reaktor Ensembles and Production Techniques
Sound Design Level 6: Reaktor Programming and Instrument Building

Become fluent in the language of sound design and synthesis with this comprehensive program. This six-level Sound Design program uses Native Instruments’ Komplete as a platform for learning synthesis and sampling techniques. Starting with an introduction to the properties of sound, this comprehensive series of courses covers the major techniques used for contemporary sound design.

You will learn to create your own sounds with a variety of techniques and add a personal sonic signature to your tracks. We introduce you to the latest synthesis and sampling technologies and show you how to use the world’s largest and most diverse sound library. In the advanced levels, you will acquire total control over all aspects of the Komplete instruments while practicing genre-based sound design.

Click here for detailed information on this program, including start dates and payment plans.

If you have questions, please call 877.DUBSPOT or send us a message.

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7" Portable Scratcher y DIF-7PT: vinilo retro, portátil y turntablism

Casi a la vez aparecen en la red, y especialmente en las redes sociales, imágenes de dos proyectos paralelos pero muy similares para crear un plato portátil para vinilos de 7” especializado en scratch. Uno es un proyecto independiente, y el otro pertenece a una compañía asiática. ¿Una historia curiosa o algo más que casualidad?

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lunes, 28 de diciembre de 2015

Dubspot Year in Review: Best Music Production Tips Tutorials of 2015


In this music production tips and techniques roundup, we look at some of our most popular and well-received tutorials from this year about music production, sound design, music theory, and more.

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Music Foundations Video Tutorial – Chord Theory Part 1: Chord Inversions w/ Max Wild

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In this first video of a series on advanced chord theory, Dubspot Instructor and Saxophone innovator Max Wild explains chord inversions and how they can be used to color chord progressions.

 

Music Foundations Video Tutorial – Chord Theory Part 2: Chord Extensions w/ Max Wild

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In this second video of a series on advanced chord theory, Dubspot Instructor and Saxophone innovator Max Wild explains chord voicing and demonstrates practical applications of chords with extensions.

 

Music Foundations Video Tutorial – Chord Theory Part 3: Chord Voicings w/ Max Wild

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In this third video of a series on advanced chord theory, Dubspot Instructor and Saxophone innovator Max Wild demonstrates how to play two types of chord voicings and their inversions to shape harmony.

 

Music Production Workflow: Organization and Finishing Tracks w/ Daniel Salvaggio

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In this music production article Daniel Salvaggio shares his insight into staying organized and explores several methods to help you develop your music production workflow and finish tracks faster.

 

Making Better Beats w/ Curlup: Hi-Hats

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Over the last several years, busy hi-hats have rolled their way into ubiquity, becoming commonplace in songs throughout many popular genres beyond hip hop. In this article, Dubspot’s Dan Salvaggio aka curl up explores several ways to get the most out of our hats with a few simple tips!

 

Music Theory Tutorial: Modes, Modes, Modes….What Are They Good For?

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In his latest exploration of electronic music theory, Dubspot contributor Michael Emenau a.k.a. MNO investigates the concept of musical Modes.

 

Finding Your Unique Sound w/ Daniel Salvaggio

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In this music production article, Dubspot’s Daniel Salvaggio shares his insight into finding your own unique sound and explores several methods to help you achieve uniqueness in your music.

 

How Drum Grooves Control The Genre of Music w/ Josh Bess

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In this video, Dubspot Instructor and Ableton Certified Trainer Josh Bess explores some ideas and techniques from his new book “Electronic Dance Music Grooves.” The book provides insights to help you understand how to build exciting, powerful, and compelling electronic drum grooves. In addition, the book showcases approaches discussed in the Dubspot Music Foundations Level 1, and Ableton Live Production Courses.  

 

Music Production: Ten Methods for Increasing Productivity in the Studio w/ Curl Up

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Have you ever had a session that just didn’t go anywhere? We’ve all been there, and that’s quite alright! It’s all part of the process. However, there are a few things we can do to keep these types of sessions to a minimum or turn ‘em around into something useful. In this article, Dubspot’s Dan Salvaggio (aka Curl Up) explores ten methods for increasing productivity in the studio.

 

6 Common Pitfalls of Music Production w/ Daniel Salvaggio

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In this music production article, Dubspot’s Daniel Salvaggio shares six helpful approaches to staying on track with your music and overcoming common pitfalls of music production.

 

Roland TR-8 Tips + Tricks: Dim the Lights, Change Color Scheme +

In this tutorial, we’ve rounded up some tips and tricks that will allow you to get the most out of your Roland TR-8 Rhythm Performer!

 

Dubspot x Sonos Studio Present: Do More Than Just Listen Video Recap

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Dubspot and Sonos Studio teamed up earlier this year to present “Do More Than Just Listen,” an event that celebrated electronic music culture and technology. In the following video recaps, we highlight an immersive set of workshops called “The Art of Sampling” with Salva, Mike Parvizi, and Mark de-Clive Lowe.

 

Sonos Studios x Dubspot – We Got the Jazz: Sampling Workshop w/ Mark de Clive-Lowe

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In this video recap Dubspot instructor Mark de Clive-Lowe demonstrates how to chop, sequence, and process classic jazz samples from the legendary Blue Note Records catalog to create new beats.

 

Sound Design Tutorial: Lo-Fi Color – Adding Wooly Cassette Character to Soft Synths w/ Garrett McIndoe

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In this sound design tutorial, Dubspot’s Garrett McIndoe shows us how to transform clean soft synth sounds into gritty Lo-Fi goodness with a cheap cassette tape recorder and Ableton Live.

 

Music Production: Stay Inspired and Conquer Writer’s Block w/ Daniel Salvaggio

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In this music production article, Dubspot’s Daniel Salvaggio shares ten helpful approaches to staying inspired in the studio and overcoming songwriter’s block.

 

How to Make a Hit: Unsung Heroes Workshop w/ ill.Gates and KJ Sawka

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The Illustrious Unsung Heroes duo, ill.Gates and KJ Sawka have combined their music production wizardry and years of experience as established artists to present an extensive workshop that takes you inside their chart-topping Beatport banger ‘Unsung Heroes’. Together, these two Bass Music masters share essential tips, tricks, and production secrets necessary to take your music to the next level.

 

Dub Champions Festival + Dubspot ‘Dub and Bass’ Workshop w/ Adrian Sherwood + Mad Professor – Video Recap

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In this video recap, we present highlights from the ‘Dub and Bass’ workshop with veteran music producers and heavyweight dub luminaries, Adrian Sherwood and Mad Professor. Hosted by Emch of Subatomic Sound System.

 

Music Subreddits: Production, DJ, Sound Design, Music Industry + w/ Daniel Salvaggio

In a recent article, we discussed the interesting, and often informative world of AMA threads on Reddit. Beyond AMAs, Reddit offers a wealth of information in the form of subreddits catering to specific fields of interest. Below Dubspot’s Daniel Salvaggio explores several music subreddits filled with audio-minded individuals sharing production tips, industry stories, and all kinds of other music-related knowledge.

 

Modern Methods for Remote Artistic Collaboration w/ DropBox, Splice, Skype +

Meeting and collaborating with like-minded individuals has never been easier. Thanks to the almighty internet, you don’t even need to change out of your pajamas! In this article, Dubspot’s Daniel Salvaggio shares five methods of collaborating remotely.

 

Video Recap: Music Placement in Advertising, Film, TV, and Video Games w/ Rob Schustack

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In this video recap, licensing expert Rob Schustack and Senior Creative Director of Advertising & Video Games at Primary Wave Music shares his insight about music placement. Learn many valuable tips on how to get your music placed in television, film, advertisements, and video games.

 

Understanding Music Licensing and Placement in Advertising, TV, and Video Games w/ Rob Schustack

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Freelance music supervisor and producer Rob Schustack shares his insight on how music gets placed in TV, film, advertisements, and video games. Drawing from his many years of experience in the industry, he will also explain how ‘Sync’ works and how newer producers can get started submitting music for placement.

 

Ask Me Anything: Reddit AmA Music Producer Roundup w/ Noisia, araabMUZIK, Deadelus +

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Almost a decade ago Reddit became one of the leading sources of content and information worldwide and the “AmA” (or, “ask me anything”) was born. In this article, Dubspot’s Daniel Salvaggio rounds up ten informative AmA’s from notable music producers.

 

EDU Summer Sessions

Music Foundations

The best producers, DJs, and musicians in the world strive to be well-rounded. So should you. In Dubspot’s Music Foundations Program, you’ll explore three major aspects of music: rhythmic theory, melodic theory, and critical listening.

Unravel electronic music’s origins, build your chops, learn musical language and theory, and make and play music the way you want.

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What’s Included:

  • Music Foundations Level 1: Pads & Rhythmic Theory
  • Music Foundations Level 2: Keys & Melodic Theory
  • Music Foundations Level 3: Critical Listening

“This course exceeded my expectations. I went through everything I needed to have a solid knowledge of basic music theory.” – Jonathan Crespo, Miami

“MF has been an amazing experience! I didn’t realize I was going to learn so much about electronic music history, something my generation missed.” – Yianno Koumi, United Kingdom

Start dates and information about payment plans can be found here.

Or if you have questions, please call 877.DUBSPOT or send us a message.

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Regalos para DJs por menos de 150€

Si tienes un amigo DJ al que regalar algo, eres un DJ que quiere hacerse un regalo, o sugerir a alguien que se lo haga, hemos creado una selección de productos de precios asequibles que te podrán salvar antes de que llegue la Noche de Reyes

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jueves, 24 de diciembre de 2015

¡Feliz Navidad, hispasónicos!

Os deseamos una feliz Nochebuena y día de Navidad a todos. Volveremos a publicar contenidos en los últimos compases del año, repasando lo más destacado de Hispasonic en este 2015. ¡Paz y mucha música!

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miércoles, 23 de diciembre de 2015

Rekordbox DJ 4.0.5 ya admite pago por suscripción

Además de corregir una buena cantidad de bugs y añadir estabilidad, la última actualización de Rekordbox DJ proporciona la posibilidad de pagar mes a mes por su uso, una fórmula que cada vez más software profesional ofrece a sus usuarios para facilitar el uso de software legal.

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Dubspot Year in Review: Best Ableton Live Tutorials of 2015


In this Ableton Live roundup, we look at some of our most popular and well-received music production tutorials from this year using Live 9 and Push.

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Ableton Live Tutorial: 5 Creative Percussion Tips

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In this Ableton Live tutorial, Dubspot’s Rory PQ explores five creative percussion tips that transform repetitious loops into more interesting musical elements.

 

Chopping Samples in Ableton Live 9.5 w/ SentZ + Free Download

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In this video, Dubspot Instructor Cliff Callendar aka SentZ takes us into Live 9.5 and demonstrates his approach to chopping up samples in the redesigned Simpler using his custom Slicing preset included as a FREE download.

 

Ableton Live Tutorial: Building Multiband Phase Inversion Racks w/ Rory PQ + FREE Download

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In this Ableton Live tutorial, Dubspot’s Rory PQ takes us through the steps for building transparent Multiband Phase Inversion Racks and shares his insight into multiband processing. Included is a FREE Ableton Live Audio Effect Rack.

 

Creating Music with Polyrhythms in Ableton Live by Josh Bess

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In this video, Dubspot Instructor and Ableton Certified Trainer Josh Bess takes us through his approach to creating a tune solely from polyrhythmic ideas and shares many helpful music theory techniques to help you evolve your sound.

 

Ableton Live Tutorial: Building an Audio Mastering Template w/ Rory PQ

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In this Ableton Live tutorial, Dubspot’s Rory PQ takes us through the basic tools and approaches to audio mastering using an Ableton Live native devices and an Audio Mastering Template that is available as a FREE download.

 

Mr. Bill vs. Ableton Live Part 1: Workflow Tips and Bass Sound Design

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Earlier this year Sydney-based producer and educator Mr. Bill visited Dubspot NY to host a free workshop about working more efficiently with Ableton Live and improving your workflow. In this video recap, we highlight some valuable techniques Mr. Bill offered up during the workshop about working quickly in music production and sound design.

 

Mr. Bill vs. Ableton Live Part 2: Vocal Edits and Track Composition

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Earlier this year Sydney-based producer and educator Mr. Bill visited Dubspot NY to host a free workshop about working more efficiently with Ableton Live and improving workflow. In this video recap, we highlight some valuable techniques Mr. Bill offered up during the workshop about editing vocals, chord sound design, and composition approaches.

 

Ableton Live Tutorial: 4 Rhythmic Gating Methods w/ Rory PQ + Free Download

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In this Ableton Live Tutorial, Dubspot’s Rory PQ takes us through four methods of creating rhythmic gate style effects to add movement and energy to sustained sounds. Also included is an Ableton Live project loaded with racks and examples of the rhythmic gating methods covered in this tutorial.

 

Ableton Live Tutorial: Four Ways to Achieve Stereo Width w/ Curl Up

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In this Ableton Live tutorial, Dubspot’s Dan Salvaggio aka curl up takes us through his approach to achieving stereo width for sounds in a project. Learn four great techniques used to make your sounds wide.

 

Ableton Live Tutorial: Understanding Automation and Modulation Envelopes w/ Rory PQ

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In this Ableton Live tutorial, Dubspot’s Rory PQ explains the difference between automation and modulation, as well as covers how to use both types of envelopes in your projects.

 

5 Ableton Push Tips Part I: Production + Performance w/ Dubspot’s Dan Freeman

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In this Ableton Push video tutorial, Dubspot Instructor and Ableton Live Certified Trainer Dan Freeman demonstrates five drum programming techniques using Ableton Push’s melodic step sequencer for production and live performances.

 

5 Ableton Push Tips Part II: Using Note Mode in Live Performance w/ Dan Freeman

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In this Ableton Push video tutorial, Dubspot Instructor and Ableton Live Certified Trainer Dan Freeman demonstrates five tips that take us deeper into Push’s functions for production and live performances.

 

Ableton Live Tutorial: Sub Bass Layering Techniques w/ Dan Salvaggio + Free Download

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In this Ableton Live tutorial, Dubspot’s Dan Salvaggio aka Curl Up shares his approach to layering Sub Bass and splitting frequencies using Live’s Operator device and Instrument Racks.

 

Ableton Workflow Tips: Five Ways to Improve Productivity w/ Rory PQ

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In this Ableton Live tutorial, Dubspot’s Rory PQ shares five workflow tips to improve productivity and streamline your approach to music creation.

 

Ableton Live Tutorial: Building a Basic DJ Template w/ Rory PQ + FREE Download

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In this new tutorial series focused on building a DJ template, Dubspot’s Rory PQ shares his insight about digital DJing with Ableton Live and takes us through the steps to build a customized DJ Template. Included is a FREE Ableton Live DJ Template download.

 

Ableton Live Tutorial: Building Dummy Clip DJ Effects w/ Rory PQ + FREE Download

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In this second part of a series on building a DJ template, Dubspot’s Rory PQ takes us through the steps of building DJ effect racks triggered by Dummy Clips. Included is a FREE Ableton Live DJ Effect Racks.

 

Ableton Live Tutorial: Creating a DJ Assist Mix Fader Rack w/ Rory PQ + FREE Download

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In this third part of a series on building a DJ template, Dubspot’s Rory PQ takes us through the steps of creating a DJ Assist Mix Fader Rack used to mix two tracks effortlessly for seamless transitions. Included is a FREE Ableton Live Audio Effect Rack.

 

Ableton Live Techno Fundamentals: Video Recap w/ John Selway and Ulysses

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On Friday January 16th, Dubspot NY hosted a special Ableton Live workshop featuring techno producer and Dubspot Instructor John Selway, alongside special guest, Elliot Taub aka Ulysses.

 

Ableton Live Tutorial: Working with White Noise + FREE Instrument Rack w/ Rory PQ

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In this tutorial, Dubspot writer Rory PQ shares his insight about white noise and explores a few creative ways white noise can be used in your projects. Included is a FREE Ableton Live Instrument Rack download.

 

Ableton Live Tutorial: Harmonic Multiband Distortion + FREE Rack Download w/ Rory PQ

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In this tutorial, Dubspot’s Rory PQ explores harmonic distortion and various approaches to creating a more powerful sound using a Multiband Distortion Effect Rack in Ableton Live. Included is a FREE Ableton Live Effect Rack download.

 

Ableton Live Producer Certificate Program

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About This Program

At Dubspot our world-class instructors provide the most complete and cutting-edge Ableton Live learning experience. The Ableton Live Producer Certificate Program is the flagship of our music training. After completing this program, you will leave with a portfolio of original tracks, a remix entered in an active contest, a scored commercial to widen your scope, and the Dubspot Producer’s Certificate in Ableton Live.

This program is about learning Ableton Live by going through the entire process of being an artist, by developing your own sound through a series of sketches and experimentation. You will also learn the ins and outs of this powerful software through a series of exercises designed to help you master the steps involved in producing your own music. After a level of getting familiar with the tools that Ableton has to offer, you will then develop your sonic ideas into full-length tracks. You will be exposed to a variety of approaches to arrangement and composition, storytelling techniques, ways of creating tension and drama in your music. At the end of the day, it is the sum total of your choices as an artist that define your sound, and levels 2 – 6 will give you the experience of actually completing tracks to add to your portfolio.

What’s Included

  • Ableton Live Level 1: Beats, Sketches, and Ideas
  • Ableton Live Level 2: Analyze, Deconstruct, Recompose, and Assemble
  • Ableton Live Level 3: Synthesis and Original Sound Creation
  • Ableton Live Level 4: Advanced Sound Creation
  • Ableton Live Level 5: Advanced Effect Processing
  • Ableton Live Level 6: Going Global with your Music

Overview

  • Dubspot’s complete Ableton course load: six levels/48 class sessions
  • 132 hours of hands-on instruction
  • Additional lab hours to work on assignments in Dubspot’s onsite facilities
  • 24/7 access to Dubspot Online’s Ableton Live course videos
  • Access to the course videos for one year after course completion

 

Visit the Ableton Live course page for detailed information on this program here.

If you have questions, please call 877.DUBSPOT or send us a message.

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