lunes, 29 de febrero de 2016

Beat Box: Inside Joe Mansfield’s Historic Drum Machine Collection


In this video, the Dubspot crew met up with Joe Mansfield, a renowned hip-hop producer and music industry veteran to go inside his incredible collection of drum machines.

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In this video, the Dubspot crew visited the Bosten-based record label ‘Get On Down‘ to meet up with Joe Mansfield, a renowned hip-hop producer and music industry veteran to go inside his incredible collection of drum machines. Famous for helping bring the world Edo G’s “I Got To Have It” and “Be A Father To Your Child” in the early ’90s, Joe’s passion and respect for the ‘Beat Box’ has led him to build a historic collection of drum machines that spans over several decades. From single octave toys designed as Bee Gees merchandise to pioneering ’80s machines like Roger Linn’s LM-1 and the Roland TR-808, Joe shows us some of the pioneering ‘Beat Boxes’ heard on many early, iconic hip-hop tracks.

Learn more about Joe’s drum machine collection in his book, Beat Box: A Drum Machine Obsession, which features 75 drum machines, facts about each machine, and interviews with master drum machine programmers and innovators including Davy DMX, Schoolly-D, Marshall Jefferson, and Roger Linn.

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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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viernes, 26 de febrero de 2016

Dubspot Radio Podcast: Scatz (WUMP Collective Mix)


This week’s episode of Dubspot Radio welcomes New England Bass Music producer, Scatz. Busy locking down Connecticut’s underground EDM movement, Scatz leads the momentum with a solid mix fueled with his signature melodic bass sound featuring self-released music and big club hitters.

Scatz

 

 

Tracklist

1. Electrocado – Baited (Scatz Remix)
2. Scatz- Vibrations
3. Scatz – Grand Entrance
4. Metasine – All the Time (Scatz Remix)
5. Scatz – Burning
6. 20syl – Ongoing Thing (Clozinger Remix)
7. Scatz – She Makes It Snow
8. BNJMN – Babylon (BNJMN & Fortune Bootleg)
9. Of The Trees – Kick Back
10. Scatz – Pull Me Away
11. Gladkill – Winters
12. Perkulat0r – Orbital x Puscifer – The Mission (Scatz Bootleg)
13. Gorillaz – Clint Eastwood (Scatz Remix)
14. ODESZA – Say My Name ft. Zyra (Scatz Remix)
15. Scatz – Representin’ Slow 860
16. Scatz – Squishy Friday (can’t/won’t stop)
17. Scatz – Easy Orange
18. Touch Sensitive – Slowments
19. Scatz – Trade My Things For Wings

About Scatz

Scatz (Mitch Bilodeau) is a Bass Music DJ/Producer from Connecticut. Diverse musical influence has led the creation of Scatz’s sound, which can be characterized as a blend of deep grooving bass, melodic synth atmospheres, and thumping percussion. His tracks deliver a new, progressive take on dance music which fuses trance-like environments with dark and heavy basslines.

Connect with Scatz Facebook | Twitter | SoundCloud 

 

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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Síntesis (39): Subosciladores, divisores, multiplicadores de frecuencia y rectificadores

Distintos tipos de suboscilador pueblan los sintes para refuerzo de graves en bajos, entre otros usos, llegando a la generación de ‘subgraves’ inaudibles. Hablar de ellos nos lleva a tratar los divisores y multiplicadores de frecuencia y los rectificadores.

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jueves, 25 de febrero de 2016

Dubspot Top Picks: 10 Choice Mixing and Mastering Plugins


In this Dubspot Top Picks guide, we look at a selection of our favorite mixing and mastering plugins that offer incredible sound shaping possibilities, impressive features, and professional sound quality.

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iZotope Ozone 7 | Mastering Suite‎

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iZotope, the makers of award-winning software for audio production has a strong reputation for delivering professional plugins. The latest version of their flagship mastering software, Ozone 7 is a welcomed edition to iZotope’s Music Production Bundle. Ozone 7 is a set of essential mastering tools that enable both professionals and aspiring music producers to easily add a final level of polish to their mixes and audio recordings. While retaining the elegant workflow and precision audio processing of previous versions, Ozone 7 brings the best sonic characteristics of analog hardware to modern digital recordings and a host of new features. Read more at iZotope

 

Soundtoys 5 | The Ultimate Effect Rack

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A long-time favorite among Dubspot instructors, Soundtoys 5 brings together an entire range of audio effects into one powerful collection. The bundle includes all 18 Soundtoys plugins. Saturate, compress and distort with Decapitator, Radiator, and Devil-Loc. Get a virtual history of echo and delay hardware with EchoBoy and PrimalTap. Transform your vocals with Little AlterBoy. Recreate classic studio pitch, chorus and widening effects with Crystallizer and MicroShift. Take modulation to new levels with the beat-synced rhythmic effects of PanMan, Tremolator, FilterFreak, and PhaseMistress. All of these individual elements are proven, powerful tools, trusted by professional mix engineers, musicians and sound designers everywhere. Read more at Soundtoys

 

FabFilter | Mastering Bundle

mixing and mastering

Above having innovative interfaces and a streamlined workflow, FabFilter creates powerful audio plugins with amazing sound quality. The beautifully slick interfaces of all their plugins make them extremely easy and fun to work with for music production and audio processing. In addition, many of the same features are shared across all plugins making them very intuitive to use together. The Mastering Bundle from FabFilter is a collection of four of their plugins, which consist of professional quality mastering tools often used by engineers in audio production applications such as studio recording, post-production, and more. With this bundle, you get FabFilter’s professional Pro-L limiter, Pro-Q 2 EQ, Pro-MB multiband dynamics, and the Pro-C 2 compressor plugins. Read more at FabFilter

 

Slate Digital Mix/Master Bundle | Virtual Analog Studio

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Slate Digital’s award-winning products are some of the best analog modeling plugins in the industry. With the Slate Mix/Master Bundle, you get every Slate Digital plugin in addition to every future plugin they release. This complete package of amazing tools is available as monthly and yearly subscriptions that gives you everything Slate Digital comes out with including the exclusive Relab LX480 Reverb Plugin, a FREE ilok2, and up two $99 Coupons to buy ‘forever’ licenses. Read more at Slate Digital

 

Waves SSL G-Master | Buss Compressor

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Based on the renowned master buss center compressor of the SSL 4000 G console, the Waves SSL G-Master Buss Compressor captures the unique sound of the original’s IC input and twin VCA gain-reduction amplifier design. Prized by top engineers for its ability to “glue together” tracks, the SL 4000 G master buss center compressor is ideal for taming piano dynamics or adding punch to drums and percussion. Now, the ultimate finalizer that transforms a mix into a finished record can be yours in-the-box. Read more at Waves

 

Brainworx bx_digital V3 | Mid/Side Equalizer

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Brainworx’s flagship product, the bx_digital V3 is an 11-band equalizer that delivers an impressive set of features and sound quality. Make precision moves on each channel that includes filters for high and low shelving, highpass and lowpass filters, and parametric bell. In addition, there is mono, L/R dual-mono, stereo, and mid-side modes of operation, a mid-side decoder, spectrum-balancing Bass and Presence Shifters, a Mono Maker summing tool, and comprehensive set of imaging, monitoring, and metering tools for high-level mastering. The release of bx_digital V3 extends the High Frequency band’s to 40 kHz, adds a Dynamic EQ module, offers API-style Proportional Q filters and six notch filters to handle any surgical mix or mastering tasks, alternate slopes, and global Gain Scale control. This unique EQ offers so many more features to list. Read more at Plugin Alliance

 

iZotope Alloy 2 | Essential Mixing Tools

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Alloy 2 by iZotope is truly a one-stop suite of professional-quality audio processing plugins that will save you valuable time by streamlining your workflow while giving you the essential tools to enhance your sounds. Far more than just a traditional channel strip, Alloy 2 is a modern twist on classic mixing. The basics have been re-imagined with forward-thinking features and time-saving flexibility. The plugin includes six tools – Equalization, Dynamics, Exciter, De-Esser, Transient Shaper, and a Limiter. This powerful, easy-to-use plugin delivers warm, punchy, vintage-inspired sound processing with precise digital control to sculpt your sounds. Read more at iZotope

 

Sonnox Oxford Inflator | Tube-Emulated Dynamics Processor

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A longtime secret weapon for audio professionals, the Sonnox Oxford Inflator has become the professional standard for adding power, warmth, and punch to your mix without audibly affecting the sonic quality or reducing dynamic range. Use this tool to increase the apparent loudness of your mix or individual tracks without overloads or compression pumping, or use it to add natural warmth and character. Read more at Sonnox

 

FabFilter | Mixing Bundle

mixing and mastering

FabFilter’s Mixing Bundle is another great suite worthy of adding to your arsenal of your music production and audio processing tools. The Mix Bundle arms you with six professional quality mixing plugins that will enhance your audio with ease. The bundle includes FabFilter’s Pro-Q 2 professional EQ, Pro-C 2 compressor, Pro-DS de-esser, Pro-G gate/expander, Saturn, a multiband distortion, saturation and amp modelling plugin, and Timeless 2, a flexible tape delay plug-in with time stretching, top quality filters and drag-and-drop modulation. Read more at FabFilter

 

Waves PuigChild 660/670 | Compressor and Limiter

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Throughout the vinyl era, the original Fairchild 660 and 670 compressors were ubiquitous: From the recording studio to the record lathe, the Fairchild was renowned for its advanced compression techniques and incomparable sound. Waves captured every distinctive nuance of Jack Joseph Puig’s Fairchild 670 along with every detail of its rich harmonic complexity. Read more at Waves

 

Mixing and Mastering Program

Learn the well-kept industry secrets of EQ, compression, panning, level balancing, reverb and special effects and transform rough ideas and basic compositions into a commercial master. Investigate how to use key concepts and tools in your tracks, while paying special attention to techniques of metering and spectral analysis in order to apply science alongside the art.

What’s Included:

Mixing & Mastering Level 1: Mix
Mixing & Mastering Level 2: Modify
Mixing & Mastering Level 3: Master

“The videos were helpful and the chats were great. I expected a lot out of this course and I got it!” – Jon Yu, California

This program gives you everything you need to refine tracks into a clear commercial quality release, including special mixing and mastering techniques for dubstep, techno, house, trance, downtempo, hip-hop, and the gamut of electronically-produced music.

You will learn to mix and master your tracks using the same plugins that top industry engineers use every day, including plugins by Sonnox, Metric Halo, Altiverb, Soundtoys, Izotope, Waves, URS, and Abbey Road. Register today!

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

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

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miércoles, 24 de febrero de 2016

DJ Video Tutorials: The Shiftee Salsa School of Scratch


In this DJ video tutorial series aimed at teaching you the art of scratching, Dubspot DJ instructor and DMC World Champion DJ Shiftee takes us into his spicy Salsa School of Scratch and shares his expertise in turntablism.

DJ Shiftee

 

DJ Video Tutorial: The Shiftee Salsa School of Scratch – Chops and Stabs

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In this video Dubspot DJ instructor and DMC World Champion DJ Shiftee, kicks off a series of turntablism tutorials aimed to teach you the art of scratching. In anticipation of epic battles ahead, Shiftee shares his insight on how he performs and teaches by demonstrating some of DJing techniques that got him where he is today, as well as gives us a small taste of what students can learn here at Dubspot.

 

DJ Video Tutorial: The Shiftee Salsa School of Scratch – Hand Position

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In this second part of a DJ tutorial series aimed at teaching you the art of scratching, DJ Shiftee takes us into his spicy Salsa School of Scratch to demonstrate the correct way to position your hands on the turntable and mixer to optimize your scratching chops.

 

DJ Video Tutorial: The Shiftee Salsa School of Scratch – Swing Flare

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In this third part of a DJ tutorial series aimed at teaching you the art of scratching, DJ Shiftee takes us into his spicy Salsa School of Scratch to demonstrate the caliente style Swing Flare scratch technique along with a few additional variations to truly impress your audience.

DJ Video Tutorial: The Shiftee Salsa School of Scratch – Orbit Scratch

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In this fourth part of a DJ tutorial series aimed at teaching you the art of scratching, DJ Shiftee takes us into his spicy Salsa School of Scratch to demonstrate the Orbit scratch technique along with a few additional variations and combinations for a fiery hot scratch routine.

 

DJ Video Tutorial: The Shiftee Salsa School of Scratch – Crab Scratch

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In this fifth part of a DJ tutorial series aimed at teaching you the art of scratching, DJ Shiftee takes us into his spicy Salsa School of Scratch to demonstrate how to execute the Crab scratch and work the crossfader to perform variations and combinations to get you crabbing like a pro.

 

About Shiftee

2x DMC World Champ + Dancefloor Destroyer + Harvard Math Grad + Top 10 Producer =

New York City’s Shiftee is quite simply one of the most dynamic & innovative DJs on the planet, electrifying crowds from NYC to London to Tokyo with his unique hybrid of turntablism, new technology, honed party rocking, and exquisite musical curation. With a degree from Harvard, two unique DMC World Champion titles, an NYU adjunct professorship & Dubspot DJ program directorship, a top 10 release on Beatport’s genre charts, and an ongoing international tour schedule, this seven-time America’s Best DJ Nominee can do it all.

Shiftee’s prowess as a DJ & performer is unquestioned. In 2007, Shiftee became the only American DJ to date to have won the DMC Battle for World Supremacy title. This victory served as the catalyst for widespread international recognition, allowing Shiftee to take his talent and creativity across Asia, Europe, and the US to some of the world’s biggest clubs, most prestigious venues, and monster festivals. In 2009, Shiftee also won the DMC World DJ Championship, was automatically inducted into the DMC DJ Hall of Fame, and finally brought the fabled gold Technics turntables back to NYC. This title places his name alongside over 20+ legendary DMC World Champs including Craze, A-Trak, Cash Money, DJ Cheese, Rock Steady DJs (Apollo, Mix Master Mike & Q-Bert), Plus One of Jack Beats, and the late Grand Master Roc Raida. Since then, Shiftee’s groundbreaking routine videos have garnished millions of views and helped pave the way forward for the future of DJ performance.

Not only a turntablist, Shiftee is a force to be reckoned with in the mix. His cutting edge mixtapes have been featured on BBC 1Xtra, Rinse FM, Mishka Keep Watch, Kiss 100 (UK), RBMA Radio, Fools Gold, Deepsession, Get Darker, Seclusiasis, The Rub’s Scion AV Show, Dubspot, Noise 212, URB, and more. His “UK Meets USA” mixtape series, a collaboration with Butterz head Elijah, has earned widespread critical acclaim from places like Resident Advisor, Noisey, FACT Mag, and many more. Mishka recently ranked Shiftee’s “Keep Watch” mix as the most memorable of its entire run.

Having already established himself as a master in the DJ world, Shiftee has been turning heads as a producer. His debut release Space Ace, a collaboration with Rx on Rad Summer, hit top 10 on Beatport’s dubstep charts. His originals and remixes have been receiving support from Rustie (BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix), Baauer (BBC Diplo & Friends Mix), Starkey, Machinedrum, Salva, Royal-T, Udachi, Plastician, Crizzly, DJ Wonder (Rinse FM), Nick Catchdubs, Pictureplane, Spooky, Dev79, Elijah (Butterz), Mess Kid, Selecta Fewie, Rx, Sonkin, Lamin Fofana, and more. With tunes already out on Hot Mom USA, Seclusiasis, Deepsession, Slit Jockey, Dutty Artz and LU20, Shiftee is definitely a producer to watch.

Shiftee is also a renowned educator in the field of DJing and DJ technology. He is an adjunct professor at New York University, the Director of DJ Curriculum at the prestigious Dubspot school in NYC, and an endorsed artist of Native Instruments. He has guest lectured on DJing at Harvard, Princeton, Bard, HATCH, and more. The man understands DJing! Beyond teaching, Shiftee continues to spend his time figuring out new and innovative ways to decimate the dancefloor. He fuses an astute ear for forward thinking music with a world champion skill set and grasp of technology, creating an experience that is always jaw dropping.

 

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, 23 de febrero de 2016

lunes, 22 de febrero de 2016

Machines in Music: New York’s Modular Synthesizer Fair Video Recap


In this video, the Dubspot crew headed to Brooklyn, NY for ‘Machines in Music,’ a two-day modular synthesizer event to catch up with some of the industries leading modular manufacturers to talk about the future of modular synthesis. 

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In this video, the Dubspot crew headed to Brooklyn, NY for ‘Machines in Music,’ a two-day modular synthesizer event that promotes awareness of the new generation of synthesizers and hosts demonstrations, discussions with industry professionals, and more followed by a night of live hardware performers. During our visit, we caught up with Verbos Electronics, Pittsburgh Modular, Qu-Bit Electronix, Control, and Critter & Guitari to talk about the next evolution of modular synthesis and how Eurorack designers and musicians are taking modern electronic instruments to the next level.

 

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.

Click here to view the embedded video.

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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viernes, 19 de febrero de 2016

Dubspot Radio Rewind: Barry Cole and Nate Mars Mixes + Exclusive Interview


For this episode of Dubspot Radio Rewind, we take it back to revisit a live mix-up and interview with Dubspot’s Barry Cole and Bass Music DJ/Producer Nate Mars. Barry Cole dropped an eclectic, unexpected, heat-filled set connecting hip-hop instrumentals, obscure 1970′s funk jams with some diverse music from around the globe while Nate Mars treated us to some exclusive edits mixed up with some prime bass cuts.

Dubspot Radio

 

 

About Barry Cole

Barry Cole and his company, Spot Music (est. 2001), stand at the threshold of where media meets media and technology. Spot Music is an independent consultation and music supervision firm with more than 80 film credits, including Sling Blade, American Psycho, Super Troopers, Talk To Me, Belly, Brown Sugar, Our Family Wedding, Roll Bounce, Beautyshop, and Notorious. In addition to music supervision for films, Cole has a proven track record in Media Production, Soundtrack A&R, Music Publishing and Music Clearance. Cole Produced the soundtrack for the film “Brown Sugar” from which the single “Love Of My Life” performed by Erykah Badu and Common won the Grammy for R&B Single Of The Year.

Barry Cole’s exceptional talent and artistry as a Music Supervisor caught the attention of Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records. In 2004, Blackwell tapped Cole to manage his publishing catalog of over 15,000 songs including the catalogs of such luminaries as Bob Marley. In 2013 Cole and Blackwell were Grammy nominees for their work on the documentary “Marley” in the category of Best Compilation for Visual Media.

Cole is Co-Producer of the documentary “Alive Inside” which won the coveted audience award at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. The film explores the strong link that is made between music and memory.

He was recently featured on the Forbes.com blog discussing his new digital publishing company, Dub Fiction (dubfiction.com) as one of the many new ways to engage audiences while using technology to re-imagine how music is packaged and presented. Dub Fiction is a Transmedia company that creates new media narrative experiences mixing Graphics, Video, Music, Augmented Reality across multiple platforms. Cole has been invited to present at multiple Augmented Reality and Technology events including ARNY (Augmented Realty NY) and AWE (The Augmented Reality World Expo).

Cole’s commitment to bridging the gaps between technology and the arts continues to yield fruitful results. Cole has pioneered a method that he calls “augmation” that brings public art, murals, and graffiti to life through the use of smartphones. Cole is a recipient, alongside Director Shawn Peters, for the 2015 Creative Capital Grant to Produce “Augmations” for the project “The Art Of Dying Young, The Memorial Mural Project”.

In November of 2014 Cole launched multisfalcon.com, the first online marketplace to deliver high-quality audio multi-tracks and stems for sale to the Production Audio and Pro Audio markets.

Cole consults globally and maintains SPOT Music to provide music supervision, publishing and transmedia production services to the entertainment industry. Current clients include Amazon Studios, Disney Interactive, Dubspot.com, Bob Marley Music, and Artist Tracy168.

 

Open House in NYC: Sundays 11am | Guided Tour of LA

Ask questions. Watch demos. Test drive workstations.

Visit our New York and Los Angeles locations! Ask our Admissions Counselors in-depth questions about our programs, curriculum and philosophy. Watch live music production and DJ demos, and test drive our student workstations. If you are still trying to decide what you are looking for, stop by one of our Open Houses in NYC or schedule a tour in LA to find out more about the learning process at Dubspot. We can also help with scheduling details and payment options.

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jueves, 18 de febrero de 2016

miércoles, 17 de febrero de 2016

Dubspot Student Spotlight February 2016: JoGo, Airbender, DJ Jester, Koo


In our February 2016 Dubspot Student Spotlight, we highlight some outstanding student artists, producers, DJ’s, and musicians who have recently taken courses at Dubspot NYC, LA, and Online. Get to know JoGo, Airbender, DJ Jester, and Koo.

Dubspot Student Spotlight

 

JoGo | Denver, CO

JoGo

JoGo (Joseph Gordon) is an 18-year-old Dj/Producer from Denver, CO with a bottomless list of influences ranging from Nujabes and Wax Tailor to Metallica, Bassnectar, and more. JoGo began his musical career drumming for Denver-based groups Scarlight and Zea and the Copper Children, recording an EP and an LP respectively before falling in love with the electronic sound and beginning to produce his own music. Joe has seven years of formal drum training under the prolific Vic Stauffenberg (Ryan Chrys and The Roughcuts), and has also taught himself bass, guitar, and piano. JoGo has been producing in Ableton for just over two years and strives to find a connection with the underground sounds of electronic music. In order to create hybrid genres, Joe intends to push the boundaries of music, fusing elements of organic live performance with electronic engineering and sound design. Joe lives for music claiming “I’ve always wanted to be immortal, but since I can’t, I want to make music that will be.” His sound is focused on heavy bass and sub bass elements with dubstep, drum and bass, and trap influences. However, stylistically JoGo leans heavily on instrumental hip-hop, heavy metal structures, and melodic ideas.

“Dubspot is pretty much like Hogwarts for electronic music. A truly open environment, where everyone is appreciated for their tastes. Going there has been a great experience for me, and one filled with non-stop growth.” ~ JoGo

Airbender | New York, NY

Dubspot Student Spotlight

Frank Pecoraro is a 23-year-old musician from Ellicott City, Maryland. Throughout his life, Franky has studied various musical arts such as percussion, singing, piano, violin, guitar, composition, and live performance. He constantly seeks to expand his love of music and creativity in general. Frank’s love of music was dramatically changed during his education at St. John’s College where he intensely studied a broad range of liberal arts. No matter what subject, mathematics, philosophy, poetry, prose, translation, chorus, or science, all of the arts informed his musical and creative study. While studying wave physics during his junior year, Frank became obsessed with the physics of sound, the techniques of sound design, and sound engineering. After graduation, Frank began pursuing various digital music projects before creating Airbender.

The dream-weaving experience of Airbender is innovative and immersive. Airbender is an electronic music project that was created in 2014 by Frank Pecoraro with the intention of generating inventive, mesmerizing, passionate, and moving genre bending music that is as engaging as it is powerful. Airbender draws influences from all sorts of different and familiar musical styles that combine some of their best elements into an entirely new and otherworldly experience. Referring to his work as “dreamscapes” or “imagination playgrounds,” Airbender seeks to generate music that takes the listener on a journey to engage their own creativity and imagination. The dream is to change the experience of electronic music, to foster a great love of music, and to share that love with others.

“In the short time I have spent taking classes at Dubspot I have already noticed a rather dramatic improvement in my personal compositions and in finding my own sounds to express myself. The classes themselves are excellent and engaging, however, the community that Dubspot fosters is by far the most important aspect of my experience. Every one of the instructors and students is incredibly passionate about music and are eager to discuss, teach and learn from and with anyone who shares that passion. This sort of environment is invaluable to any artist who desires to learn and foster a greater love for their art and is truly one of the qualities that makes Dubspot a very special place.” ~ Airbender

 

DJ Jester | Brooklyn, NY

Dubspot Student Spotlight

DJ Jester is a vinyl turntable DJ, who takes his Hip-Hop roots and fuses them with influences from rare grooves in Future Sounds, Funk, Soul, Afro-Beat, and Reggae to create his sets. As the Co-Founder and DJ for Brooklyn-based event series, record label and radio show, Beat Haus, Jester has been one of the major players in bringing beat-scene culture and future beats to the East Coast. His unique style and Beat Haus brand combined with his knack for turning a party out has caught the attention of high-profile sponsors such as Serato, Converse, 10Deep, Bushmills, and several others. Jester, with his partners Fresh Daily and Matt Boynton, throw Beat Haus Shows regularly in New York, and you can also catch DJ Jester on-air weekly on, Beat Haus Radio.

“I knew how to DJ on vinyl, but I knew almost nothing about scratching or beat juggling.  Dubspot’s Turntablism class was a massive cheat code. It helped me lock in techniques I’d struggled to learn on my own for years, plus a ton of new stuff I had always wanted to know.  The class made me a better DJ and connected me with people who continue to inspire my work.  Big up Precision, Shiftee, Codes and Excess!” ~ DJ Jester

 

Koo Hyuk Mo | South Korea

Dubspot Student Spotlight

When Koo was in middle school, he found a powered mixer in his church. That day launched the beginning of Koo’s musical journey. Though he didn’t know the function of each knob, he was still very excited about how he could change his voice color. The mixer only had three EQ band’s, but it was enough to enjoy. The second turning point of Koo’s musical journey was when he started playing drums at the age of 16, and later in high school, he joined the school rock band. Playing the drums, and appreciating all the sounds became a very important part to Koo. From tuning the heads, hearing the different sounds of various velocities, and everything thing else about drumming taught him how to make good sounds.

In 2002, Koo started using Cubase 2 with his band, introducing him to his first sequencer. Through his indie band experiences, he has learned a lot of musical skills. In 2006, he had a suggestion about the scholarship of Seoul Arts College’s Engineering course. Through that experience, he started a career in broadcasting. By Janruary 2008, Koo had mixed thousands of TV programs. Although there is not much to do with TV program mixing, he steadily practiced his mixing skills. However, Koo was always facing a great wall of thought; “Am I doing this right?” His commitment to expanding his skills and knowledge led him to discover Dubspot.

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“I enrolled the DJ/Producer Master Program at Dubspot and the most important thing is that I met a lot of people who all have a passion for music like me. Also, the feedback from instructors is a priceless experience. The Dubspot experience solved all my problems and I have started to mix commercial songs.” ~ Koo Hyuk Mo

 

Open House in NYC: Sundays 11am | Guided Tour of LA

Ask questions. Watch demos. Test drive workstations.

Visit our New York and Los Angeles locations! Ask our Admissions Counselors in-depth questions about our programs, curriculum and philosophy. Watch live music production and DJ demos, and test drive our student workstations. If you are still trying to decide what you are looking for, stop by one of our Open Houses in NYC or schedule a tour in LA to find out more about the learning process at Dubspot. We can also help with scheduling details and payment options.

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