sábado, 30 de julio de 2016

viernes, 29 de julio de 2016

Dubspot Radio Podcast: NuCasa


This episode of Dubspot Radio brings a dark progressive vibe propelled by an ambitious tech-house selection mixed live by Dubspot alumni NuCasa.

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“Coming to Dubspot was a very tough decision for me. I just finished five years of university and suddenly decided to throw it all away, take all my life savings and come to New York to make music. Now, after finishing my Ableton Live production course, I can easily say that it was the best investment of my life. Dubspot showed me that if I work hard, I can achieve anything I want and that making my dream a reality only depends on me.” – NuCasa

Tracklist

1. Mijo ft. Mekanikos – Ahi Viene
2. Kris Davis – Petroleum (Original Mix)
3. D-Nox, Beckers – Serenade (Doctor Dru Remix)
4. Maceo Plex – Solar Detroit (Original Mix)
5. Locked Groove – Enigma
6. Joseph Zohlo – Pook (Original Mix)
7. Tyra, Nandu – Love You Till The End (Kris Davis Remix)
8. DJ Yellow, Flowers & Sea Creatures – No One Gets Left Behind (Konstantin Sibold Remix)
9. Fur Coat – Katarsis (Original Mix)
10. Miss Melera – Mint (Original Mix)
11. Adriatique – Rollox (Original Mix)
12. Paji – Venom (Original Mix)
13. Matador – Kenekt (Original Mix)
14. Justin Jay, Kill Frenzy – Momentum (Original Mix)
15. Plastikman – Exposed (Dubfire Mix)
16. KiNK – Cloud Generator (Original Mix)
17. Gabriel Moraes – Die Holle (Original Mix)

 

About NuCasa

Michal, also known as NuCasa is a Dj and Producer coming from Warsaw, Poland. He has been interested in music since he remembers, listening to it anywhere he could get his ears on it. Growing up with Hip Hop, Funk, and Rock music has influenced his sets and musical creations. He believes that focusing on only one genre of music is very closed minded, as he tries to get inspiration and draw elements from many different ones.

His journey with DJing began three years ago in Warsaw, playing small parties of his friends and some private events to the main Warsaw club scene. He also played in clubs around Pigalle, Bastille, and the 1st arrondissement after moving to Paris to continue his education. As he describes it, the milestone in his musical journey happened after Paris, when he moved to Valencia for seven months. He met a group of people called ‘The Basement’ (an electronic music organization from Valencia), who showed him the culture, power, and the magic of electronic music, which he totally fell in love with.

Now he smoothly operates between Deep House, Tech-House, and Dark Progressive, treating the stage as his house where he invites you all to a beautiful journey.

Recently living in New York and soon moving to Berlin, he mainly focuses on production, with his first track ‘The Definition’ already out with many more coming soon.

Connect with NuCasa on Facebook | 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 Scratch Live and Traktor Scratch Pro.

Click here to view the embedded video.

About This Program

At Dubspot you’ll be working at personal student workstations equipped with industry standard and cutting-edge technology: Technics SL-1200 / 1210 series turntables, Pioneer CDJs, Pioneer DJM or Rane TTM mixers, Apple iMacs and MacBook Pros, Native Instruments’ Traktor Scratch Pro, Serato Scratch Live, vinyl, CDs, timecode, and MIDI controllers.

Our instructors teach you the necessary techniques and draw on their vast collective experience to give you insight into the mindset, workflow, and art of DJing. Graduates of the DJ Extensive Program will have an opportunity to perform at an event in a New York City venue, organized and promoted by Dubspot together with you and your fellow students. At Dubspot, we want you to do more than just learn. We want you to be great at doing what you love. Let us help you get there!

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

Additional Information

Visit the DJ 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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jueves, 28 de julio de 2016

Ableton Live Video Tutorial: Add Life to Your Pads


Dubspot course designer and Ableton Live expert Steve Nalepa shares a mixing technique that can be used to add life to your pads, string parts, and background vocals in Ableton Live.

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Dubspot course designer and Ableton Live expert Steve Nalepa shares some valuable music production advice on how to improve the quality of your productions and avoid clutter. Nalepa demonstrates a simple technique that can add life to your pads, string parts, and background vocals. Learn how to take a bland pad sound and transform it into a more interesting and lush mixture of moving sounds using various audio effects routed through Live’s Return tracks.

About Steve Nalepa

Californian polymath Steve Nalepa is known for his vast and eclectic array of artistic collaborators. He’s a founding member of the esteemed beat collective TeamSupreme and a key node in the electronic music scene cultivated through years of creating music, producing events and mentoring many of today’s top artists in Ableton Live. Nalepa has published award-winning art books through the self-­launched Dilettante Press, scored several feature-length documentary films, and set up touring Ableton rigs for artists including Drake and The Weeknd. He produces solo and collaborative work under the moniker Nalepa, creates audiovisual works with the project Airspace, and releases music and tours with his bandmates The Acid (Infectious/Mute).

Connect with Nalepa on Facebook | Twitter | SoundCloud | Website

Ableton Live Producer Certificate 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.

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About This Program

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

Additional Information

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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El sintetizador de Behringer se llama DeepMind 12

El quinto teaser del sinte analógico polifónico de Behringer nos desvela su motor de efectos, da unas vistas mucho más claras del panel frontal —donde luce la etiqueta "Powered by Klark Teknik" y un generoso display— y no menos importante, nos dice su nombre: DeepMind 12.

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miércoles, 27 de julio de 2016

DJ Video Tutorial: Mixing 101 w/ DJ Shiftee


Learn basic mixing techniques when beatmatching two records in this video tutorial featuring DMC World Champ and Dubspot Instructor DJ Shiftee.

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Reigning DMC World Champion and Dubspot Instructor DJ Shiftee offers some invaluable tips and fundamental tricks when DJing. In this tutorial video, Shiftee demonstrates and explains the “Pushing and Pulling” technique used to correct the speed of record when beatmatching. Learn various methods of how to manually correct the speed of a record when cueing up two records for your next mix, so they play in sync.

 

Turntablism Extensive Program

Turntablism allows students to interact with music on a deeper level and completely reshape songs live rather than simply playing them. The skills you learn in this program will fortify your DJ arsenal.

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About This Program

Turntablism is the art of manipulating turntables like an instrument. Starting with the fundamentals of “Scratching” and “Beat Juggling,” the program will focus on proper technique, optimal practice habits, creative exploration, group work, applications, and eventually full-blown turntablist sets.

What’s Included

  • Turntablism Level 1: Spice Foundations Part 1
  • Turntablism Level 2: Spice Foundations Part 2
  • Turntablism Level 3: Boot Camp
  • Turntablism Level 4: Mild | Improvisation & Teamwork
  • Turntablism Level 5: Medium | The Next Level
  • Turntablism Level 6: Hot | Building Routines

Additional Information

Visit the Turntablism 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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martes, 26 de julio de 2016

The Art of DJing: Tips for Opening DJs


Once again we revisit one of our most popular discussions – the art of DJing. This time, we’re focusing on the warm-up set, with advice from some Dubspot friends and A-list professionals such as DJ Dan, Josh Wink, Mike Huckaby, Endo, Hector Romero, and DJ Shiftee.

As a rule before any gig, you should find out who is playing before and after you. In addition, always show up at least one hour early before your set. Doing so not only enables you to feel the vibe of the room but gives you an opportunity to make sure you do not repeat any tracks the previous DJ has played. Since you have an idea of what the DJ is playing before you, pick a great track to transition and leave the next DJ with a great starting place. Again, you will know what that DJ will be playing so you can choose something that will be easy for them to flow into. This approach is just common respect for the crowd and the next DJ. If you play an earlier set, make sure you play a set that is groovy and does not rinse the energy out of the room, especially when there is a headliner on after you. The key to a good DJ is knowing how to pace the energy of the night. I guarantee you will get way more compliments if you play appropriately to your time slot. The one mistake I see up and coming DJ’s do that is never cool is to bang the shit out of it before the headliner goes on – as if to impress the next DJ. That is not cool. If you really want to impress the next DJ and the crowd, play appropriately and sexy to let the night have a nice build. If you are in a headlining position, go crazy! Again, though, make sure you leave the next DJ with something they can flow out into. Lastly, be respectful of the space you are working in. Most booths are small, so have consideration for where the next DJ will be putting their gear. You can start moving your stuff a bit towards the last couple tracks in your set so the transition can be easier for them. Oh, and never play the headliner’s new big tune in your set. I know this seems like common sense, but you’d be surprised as to how many times I’ve seen this happen. - Dj Dan

I think that everybody who is a DJ needs to know how to be a warm up or opening DJ. It takes awareness and patience to do so. An opener DJ sets the mood of the venue, and this is SO important! A DJ is someone who entertains, educates, and creates aural atmospheres. I love opening, as I get to play deep and moody music, creating a special feeling that gradually builds. - Josh Wink

An opening DJ should always remember the role that has been delegated to them for the night. You are opening up for another DJ. Your role is to set the tone for the headlining DJ. Often, the opening DJ will try to outdo the headliner by playing strong cuts way too early in the night, and trying to get peak hour crowd responses. A good opening DJ will always remember the role they are playing within the night. The opening DJ should also be compatible to the headliner, and know his style of DJing as well. - Mike Huckaby

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Being an opening DJ can be very tricky. It takes true skill and talent to be a good opener. You have to keep people dancing, but not too hard. You want to keep people going to the bar without clearing the floor. Playing to an empty room is also a skill. You also need to know when to pick things up as an opener. If you bore people with too much atmosphere, people might leave. As far as opening DJ etiquette goes, know what the person after you is going to play and build up to that. Also, keep your levels out of the red! If you have the mixer buried in the reds, the next DJ will not have enough headroom to mix with their levels. Opening up a night is a great opportunity to play those mood-setting musical records you wouldn’t get to play at peak time. - DJ Endo

Ah, the opening DJ set. To me, it seems like a lost art form. It is an art form because it takes a special kind of DJ to handle a crowd that comes early to the club and not bore them but yet not bang it out like it’s 3am.  I feel that the opening DJ’s set is as crucial as the prime time set. In my opinion, you’re actually a good opening DJ if you can rock a 10pm-1am set and not really play any major hits! And it’s not impossible. There are loads of amazing tunes that work during those early hours; you just have to put the time in and find those gems that work. - Hector Romero

Dj Ceiba

All’s fair in love and DJing until somebody feels like their toes are getting stepped on. That said, there are a couple of rules to abide by. Setting for an opener is akin to getting the energy of a room to simmer not boil. This is a different skill set than party rocking. You can’t drop ALL the fire right before the opener’s set by playing your best bangers and then handing it over to the next act. The other rule is that you can’t let your EGO get in the way. The folks that hired you are often business people – so think long-term. You are a walking business building relationships. Don’t do the headliner’s job if you want to get more work. - Dj Ceiba

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If you were a person attending the event, what would YOU want to hear at that moment? Always keep the audience in mind because after all, neither you or the superstar DJ after you will be anywhere without them. Most of the time it’s just meeting people’s expectations, then surprising them. If it’s a Top 40 night, don’t play esoteric material, and if it’s a cutting edge party, don’t play obvious tracks the audience is sure to know. And please, please, PLEASE don’t “Madison Square Garden” as I like to call it, i.e. playing the most peak hour material of the evening to an unengaged, small audience without looking at them. Finally, people notice. Even if people are getting drinks or talking with their friends during your set, you can win them over if you read them well, pace yourself, and have just as great of time (if not better) than they are. Honestly, I love doing opening sets: less pressure and the world needs more awesome opening DJs that compliment the night. - Rx

Matt

Feel out the room and crowd and play something appropriate. Don’t over plan, and try not to stick to a pre-planned set that is not appropriate to what’s actually happening. Better yet, know what you’ve got as options to play and don’t plan at all! Don’t play banging shit to an empty dancefloor while people are still filing in and getting their drinks. It’s called the warm up slot for a reason. Know your role, fulfill it, and you’ll be invited back. - Matt Shadetek

Martín Perna

Get set up right away and make sure everything is working smoothly before you get a drink. If it’s a paying gig, find out who’s paying you, how they’re paying you, and at what point in the evening you can expect to be paid. It might be up-front, or you might have to wait around until 4am. Know this in advance. Go to the bathroom before your set starts. There’s nothing worse for the headliner than DJing in a puddle of urine left behind by the opener. Know the music that you’ll be playing. Don’t try to make a bold statement just yet, especially if nobody is listening. Make sure before you start your set, that you know when you are on and off. If the following DJ is there, work out with him/her how the transitions should happen (both musically and technically). Bring extra music to play in case the later DJ is a no-show or starts late. Be conscious of your place and function in the movement of the evening and know your role, whether it is to provide background music, to warm up the crowd, or to create a context for the music that the later DJ(s) will be playing. - Martín Perna

I agree with everything everyone has said, BUT I still think it’s important for you as an opening DJ to try to stand out and make your mark on the night. If you don’t turn heads with your set, what was the point? Respect of the headliner is great, but ultimately you want more work, which comes through fans and the promoters remembering who you are after your set. Here are a few little suggestions to get into people’s heads:

  • Talk on the mic and say your name throughout your set. I call this “Castanza-ing” (shouts to people who get my specific Seinfeld reference).
  • Drop surprising songs WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE NIGHT. Play tracks that people will go “ohhhhh” too, but only within the style of the night and your role of the opener as described by everyone else. These can be throwback songs, silly songs, or songs that seem like they don’t belong in DJ sets.
  • Make little flashy routines (that work within the context of the night as already described).

In short, stand out, but do so appropriately! - Dj Shiftee

 

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 Scratch Live and Traktor Scratch Pro.

Click here to view the embedded video.

About This Program

At Dubspot you’ll be working at personal student workstations equipped with industry standard and cutting-edge technology: Technics SL-1200 / 1210 series turntables, Pioneer CDJs, Pioneer DJM or Rane TTM mixers, Apple iMacs and MacBook Pros, Native Instruments’ Traktor Scratch Pro, Serato Scratch Live, vinyl, CDs, timecode, and MIDI controllers.

Our instructors teach you the necessary techniques and draw on their vast collective experience to give you insight into the mindset, workflow, and art of DJing. Graduates of the DJ Extensive Program will have an opportunity to perform at an event in a New York City venue, organized and promoted by Dubspot together with you and your fellow students. At Dubspot, we want you to do more than just learn. We want you to be great at doing what you love. Let us help you get there!

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

Additional Information

Visit the DJ 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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lunes, 25 de julio de 2016

Key Detection Lab Report: Mixed In Key vs. Beatport


Mike Henderson aka ENDO, a veteran DJ, Co-Founder of AGNT and MIDI Monsters, TRAKTOR specialist for Native Instruments, and Instructor at Dubspot compares the key detection accuracy between Mixed In Key and Beatport.

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Overview

Harmonic mixing is becoming an industry standard for professional DJs all over the world. It is an innovative way to mix tracks together that are in the same or related keys, resulting in better sounding DJ sets. Mixing harmonically compatible tracks makes it easier and more pleasing to perform long blends and mash-ups. The goal is to eliminate key clashes.

Mixed In Key

Harmonic mixing consists of two elements: knowing the key of every song that you play and knowing which keys are compatible. You can find the keys of your songs with a piano, a good ear, and a background in music theory. To save time, you can also use professional DJ software such as Mixed In Key. Mixed In Key is an innovative tool used to scan your MP3 and WAV files to show you the key of every song. The idea behind Mixed In Key is that it analyzes the harmonies and melodies of your music and then adds ID3 metadata to every track such as the musical key, bpm, track title, artist, and more. This information helps you choose tracks that are harmonically compatible with each other quickly, resulting in super-fluid mixing.

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Many of the world’s top DJs use Mixed In Key. It works with Traktor, Serato, Pioneer CDJs, Virtual DJ, Ableton Live, and various other DJ apps. Check out my article on Harmonic Mixing to learn more about Mixed In Key and the concept of mixing harmonically here.

Beatport Key Detection

Beatport has become a widely used platform for downloading and listening to new and exclusive electronic dance music. The Beatport Pro online music store uses internal software to determine the key and bpm of tracks. You can also filter tracks, genres, and artist releases by musical key, allowing you to make purchase decisions based on your harmonic mixing needs.

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Mixed In Key vs. Beatport

Both Mixed In Key and Beatport offer worthy harmonic key detection algorithms, but which one is better? I thought it would be a good time to do another harmonic mixing lab report DJ Endo style to see who has the best key detection algorithm on the market. You can see my previous lab report here.

In this comparison, I’ve taken 100 songs purchased from Beatport and manually found the key of each track using a piano. I then analyzed all the tracks with Mixed In Key and compared the results with Beatport’s key detection.

Just a little background on me: I’m classically trained and have been keying songs with a piano for several years. I’ve also been a hardcore beta tester for Mixed In Key since the beginning and have sent them thousands of tracks that I’ve keyed on the piano to help with their algorithm. The chart below displays the results for every track I keyed with the piano. The tracks that were incorrectly analyzed are highlighted in bold letters.

Mixed In Key Results

Mixed In Key = 81% Accurate

Out of 100 songs analyzed in Mixed In Key, 81 were correctly analyzed. Out of the songs that were incorrectly analyzed, 10 of them were listed either a fifth below or above the correct key. When looking at the Mixed In Key Camelot Wheel, a fifth is only one step away. For example, a track that should be 8A was analyzed in Mixed In Key as 9A. Note, tracks that are a fifth apart are harmonically compatible as well. In addition, most of these tracks were tech house, deep house, and techno, so many of them didn’t have strong harmonic content.

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Beatport Results

Beatport = 68% Accurate

Out of the 100 songs that I looked up on Beatport, only 68 of them displayed the correct key. Of the 32 tracks that were analyzed incorrectly, 8 of those tracks displayed the correct root note of the scale, but wrong major or minor key. For example, a track in A Minor displayed as A Major. Also, 8 of the tracks that were incorrectly analyzed were analyzed a fifth off. The rest of the tracks were completely off.

Final Results

As a conclusion, I have to say Mixed In Key is AMAZING and has come a long way with its key detection! I was completely blown away by its accuracy. Any track with some kind of recognizable melody was analyzed correctly majority of the time. I highly recommend Mixed In Key to any DJ ready to step up their mixing game. The software is under $60 and will completely change your DJ life forever!

Mixed In Key

Beatport, on the other hand, still needs some improvements with their key detection. Nevertheless, the new Beatport website is still great and completely designed for DJs. I have been spent many all-nighters digging through thousands of tracks on their website.

Congratulations to Beatport for the release of their new website, and congratulations to Mixed In Key for taking their software to the next level! However, in the key detection battle, Mixed In Key wins this round!

 

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 Scratch Live and Traktor Scratch Pro.

Click here to view the embedded video.

About This Program

At Dubspot you’ll be working at personal student workstations equipped with industry standard and cutting-edge technology: Technics SL-1200 / 1210 series turntables, Pioneer CDJs, Pioneer DJM or Rane TTM mixers, Apple iMacs and MacBook Pros, Native Instruments’ Traktor Scratch Pro, Serato Scratch Live, vinyl, CDs, timecode, and MIDI controllers.

Our instructors teach you the necessary techniques and draw on their vast collective experience to give you insight into the mindset, workflow, and art of DJing. Graduates of the DJ Extensive Program will have an opportunity to perform at an event in a New York City venue, organized and promoted by Dubspot together with you and your fellow students. At Dubspot, we want you to do more than just learn. We want you to be great at doing what you love. Let us help you get there!

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

Additional Information

Visit the DJ 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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domingo, 24 de julio de 2016

sábado, 23 de julio de 2016

Armas sónicas: el lado oscuro del sonido

Cañones sónicos capaces de dañar tus órganos. Grabaciones fantasmagóricas para atemorizar al enemigo. Pitidos capaces de dispersar una manifestación. Aunque la mayoría de nosotros asocia el sonido con experiencias positivas, también puede ser una arma peligrosa.

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viernes, 22 de julio de 2016

Dubspot Radio Podcast: OP! (I Love Vinyl Mix)


This episode of Dubspot Radio Podcast revisits a soulful uptempo track selection mixed up and served by OP! from NYC’s ‘I Love Vinyl’ Collective.

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Known in NYC and around the globe as a purveyor of all things soulful, OP! is a talented DJ and tastemaker who can hang on just about any dancefloor. From hip hop, house, and classics to future soul, UK funky, and South African house, OP! can finesse them all, adopting musical diversity and directing it into a beautifully cohesive vibe. OP! has been instrumental in shining a light on underground and global soul, and continues to champion its relevance on the world stage. Catch more from OP! in our exclusive interview here.

 

Tracklist

1. In The Now – Olivier Daysoul (Oddisee Original)
2. In The Now – Olivier Daysoul (Duke Hugh Remix)
3. Show Some Appreciation – Zed Bias feat. Jenna G
4. Party Hard – Donae’o
5. Webaba – Culoe De Song feat. Busi Mhlongo (Black Coffee Remix)
6. Special – Maddslinky feat. Omar (At Jazz Remix)
7. I Need It – Roska ft. Anesha
8. Heartbeat – T. Williams feat. Terri Walker (Mosca Remix)
9. Truth – mdcl feat. Sy Smith (Seiji Vox Twist)
10. Weedkiller – Seiji
11. Mugwanti – DJ Mujava
12. Heart Is Breaking – TY (Diverse Concepts x Chesus Vocal Mix)

 

About OP!

The Definitive Sound is a specialty music company that provides various services, ranging from sound curation, production, and education to event planning and marketing. The Definitive Sound has provided music based services for record labels, entertainment and event companies, music education organizations, and aspiring and established artists, and, music enthusiasts. Based on a love of music and an understanding of different sonic disciplines, The Definitive Sound is a trusted authority unique and authentic musical experiences.

The Definitive Sound was founded by OP!, an experienced music industry insider, talented DJ, and tastemaker that has developed his expertise through previous works with high profile music industry organizations (Dubspot, Decon, Cornerstone Agency, Studio Distribution) and music curation/DJ services for lifestyle companies and brands (Giant Step, Hand Made Events, Acura, Fader, WITNESS, Red Bull, Heineken).

OP! is a founding member of the heralded I Love Vinyl party (at Output) and co-partner in the long established Afrokinetic party (Le Bain at The Standard Hotel & C’Mon Everybody) in New York City. As well, OP! is a resident DJ at the award winning speakeasy Bathtub Gin and the hip Royal Palm Shuffle Club, both based in NYC.

As a purveyor of all things soulful, OP! sound ranges from hip hop, r&b, reggae, pop, rock, and classics to house, future soul, and various electronic genres from the UK and musical flavors from Africa. OP! has been instrumental in shining a light on various sounds of underground, popular, and global vibes, championing good music on the world stage from South Africa, Puerto Rico, Canada, and points around the United States.

Connect with OP! on Facebook | Twitter | Website

 

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 Scratch Live and Traktor Scratch Pro.

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About This Program

At Dubspot you’ll be working at personal student workstations equipped with industry standard and cutting-edge technology: Technics SL-1200 / 1210 series turntables, Pioneer CDJs, Pioneer DJM or Rane TTM mixers, Apple iMacs and MacBook Pros, Native Instruments’ Traktor Scratch Pro, Serato Scratch Live, vinyl, CDs, timecode, and MIDI controllers.

Our instructors teach you the necessary techniques and draw on their vast collective experience to give you insight into the mindset, workflow, and art of DJing. Graduates of the DJ Extensive Program will have an opportunity to perform at an event in a New York City venue, organized and promoted by Dubspot together with you and your fellow students. At Dubspot, we want you to do more than just learn. We want you to be great at doing what you love. Let us help you get there!

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

Additional Information

Visit the DJ 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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jueves, 21 de julio de 2016

Music Tech News: Emerging Technologies and Announcements


This music tech news roundup features the latest announcements and emerging technologies from Behringer, ZONT, Faderfox, KORG, Moog, Steinberg, Onde Magnétique, Ableton, Eric Prydz, and Peter Zinovieff.

Music Tech News

Ableton Live 9.7 Coming Soon

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Ableton announces Live 9.7 will be released later this year. Currently in beta, the free update to Live 9 will bring big improvements for Push beatmakers. New features include new slicing options, new drum layout with 16 set velocity levels for playing and programming more dynamic beats, hands-on audio routing improvements, visual feedback for tighter recordings, color customization, better playability, and more.

Read more at Ableton

Behringer Polyphonic Synth

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In this third teaser from Behringer, we learn that their new synthesizer is analog, polyphonic, and offers lots of hands-on control. The synth looks and sounds a bit Juno-ish to us so far. Behringer initially announced plans to build a budget polyphonic analog synth back in November 2014, but has only recently released three teaser videos. Rumors have surfaced that the synth emulates the classic ARP Odyssey synth from the ‘80s. The rumors are not yet clear, but since the announcement, Korg has released their own version of the ARP Odyssey, as well as an affordable polyphonic synth called the Minilogue.

Read more on Behringer’s Facebook

Zont Digital Pocket Synth

ZONT

ZONT rolled out the announcement of a ground-breaking pocket-sized digital synthesizer for creating rhythms, sequences, and melodies. About the size and shape of a smartphone, ZONT’s beautiful design looks to be inspired by Teenage Engineering’s Pocket Operator synths but with a few more bells and whistles. From what we know so far is that the synth features interchangeable sound cartridges called ZONT modules which are digital sound engines that can be swapped out. The design also sports soft-to-touch materials, LED-backlit buttons, universal inputs, Bluetooth connection and Wi-Fi cloud sync, USB-C, an iOS and Android app, and a built-in rechargeable battery. The company also announced collaborations with big producers and DJs on some of the presets. Unfortunately, the official website says it won’t be available until the fall of 2017.

Read more at ZONT

Faderfox UC44 Controller

UC44

The UC44 is a compact universal controller that sports eight push-encoders each with a 2-digit-display, 16 faders, 35 buttons, and heap of midi commands all housed in a robust metal carrying case for some serious action. The encoders are switchable to 32 groups meaning you can control a total amount of 512 control parameters. This fully programmable controller is ready for controlling music and video software products out of the box. Also included is a custom control surface script for Ableton Live that provides all necessary mappings to control 16 tracks simultaneously.

Read more at Faderfox

Kamata Wavetable Synth

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Developed as a KORG Gadget mobile music production app, Kamata is a synthesizer that lets you play the classic video game sounds of the past. Kamata is a collaboration between KORG and the sound team of the game development company BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. The sound engine reconstructs the C30 custom sound engine that swept the world in the 1980s. With a 4-bit 32-sample waveform table, detune capability, and full editing of carefully selected parameters, you can design sounds that are both nostalgic and new.

Read more at KORG

Minimoog Model D Returns

Moog

For the first time since 1981, Moog Music has officially resumed production of the Minimoog Model D. The Minimoog Model D was the world’s first portable synthesizer and served as the archetype for all electronic keyboards that followed. First released in the early 1970’s, the instrument gained worldwide acclaim for combining the colossal sound of Moog’s large-format modular synthesizers with the accessibility of pre-wired modules. This 3-oscillator, monophonic, analog synthesizer is securely housed in a locally-sourced Appalachian hardwood enclosure and hand-finished aluminum chassis. The circuit boards retain the exact component placement and through-hole design of a beloved 1970’s era Minimoog Model D. Though no changes have been made to the original sound engine or audio signal path, the Minimoog Model D now includes a series of popular functional modifications that expand this legendary instrument’s sonic capabilities.

Read more at Moog Music

Free iOS Metronome App from Steinberg

Steinberg

Steinberg rolls out a free iOS metronome app called Smart Click that runs on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Smart Click’s easy-to-use interface lets you focus on practicing effectively and improving your ability to play in time. In addition, this metronome app allows you to choose different time signatures and four types of accents for each beat, including the well-known Cubase click sound. Key features include an accurate metronome engine, easy-to-use interface, visual assistant, various metronome modes, and multiple ways to enter your tempo.

Read more at Steinberg

OM-1 Cassette Synthesizer

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Onde Magnétique reveals the OM-1 Cassette Synthesizer, an analog musical instrument that uses a standard cassette tape as its audio source. Inspired by instruments like the Mellotron and Ondes Martenot, the OM-1 is built around the concept that when a continuous tone/note is recorded to tape, its pitch will change as the tape’s playback speed is increased or decreased. Individual notes are playable with the eight buttons, which are also pressure sensitive to control note volumes. The notes can then be pitched with the eight tuning knobs. The OM-1 also features a three-position switch to control attack and release response, CV/Gate inputs to control the cassette’s pitch and volume from a linear voltage sequencer, and powered LED’s.

Read more at Onde Magnétique

Ableton Loop Summit 2016

Ableton Loop

Loop is a three-day summit for music makers that features discussions, performances, presentations, studio sessions, and interactive workshops aimed at exchanging ideas at the cutting edge of music, technology, and creative practice. The event brings together artists, technologists, educators, and other creative thinkers to collaborate on new ideas, share new techniques, and make new connections. Loop is a collective exploration of what it is to make music today and what it could be tomorrow. Tickets are now available.

Read more at Loop Ableton

Eric Prydz Brings EPIC 4.0 to America

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The global multi-platform media and entertainment company Mashable gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes at Eric Prydz’s impressive America EPIC 4.0 live show which is arguably the most ambitious and visually pleasing live music show in the world. Eric gives us a look at his preparation, his team’s preparation, the thought behind his music tracks, and the life that he lives as one of the biggest, most respected DJs in the world.

Peter Zinovieff on the EMS Synthi

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Peter Zinovieff, a British engineer and electronic music pioneer most notable for his EMS company (Electronic Music Studios), which made the famous VCS3 synthesizer in the late 1960s talks about his legendary Synthi instrument in this exclusive video interview.

 

Mixing and Mastering Program

Transform rough ideas and basic compositions into dance floor bangers and sonically pleasing commercial quality masters. Learn the well-kept industry secrets of EQ, compression, panning, level balancing, reverb and special effects.

Mixing and MasteringAbout This Program

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 Izotope, Soundtoys, Sonnox, Altiverb, and more.

What’s Included

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

Additional Information

Visit the Mixing and Mastering 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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