DJ's and Producers

Get Courses on Propellerhead Reason

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:16:00 +0000

New courses on Propellerhead Reason have been set up by Loopmasters and Producertech. Avialable via website reasoncourses.com they contain nearly 30 video modules which are around 30 minutes in length for each video. There are two courses at...

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Vimeo Starts Music Store

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:47:00 +0000

Due to the demand for music that could be licensed for video's Vimeo have decided to open a music store where you can find and download tracks for your video's. When you download a track from Vimeo you are purchasing a license to use them in a...

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Computer Music Magazine Giveaway Z3TA+

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:49:00 +0000

To the surprise to everyone who reads the mag and people who write music using computers, Computer Music have given away Cakewalks Z3TA+ vst plugin. The virtual synth has been a favorite for many dance music musicians worldwide for many years now...

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5 Music Production Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:23:00 +0000

Vocal's Start Too Abruptly Give the intro to your vocals something extra by adding a reverse reverb effect just before the vocals kick in. Weak Kick Drum's Is your kick drum lacking some oomph? Try adding some overdrive or giving your kick...

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Synergy Ft. Andrea Britton Remix Competition

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:19:00 +0000

Commercial dance act Synergy have started a remix competition on Remixcomps.com which will see one lucky person win £200/€240/$300 Soundslive gift voucher, their remix released under Epidemic Records & a professional designed artist website...

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Popellerhead Rebirth Now On The iPhone

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:34:00 +0000

Years ago propellerhead released a software instrument that would shock the music world. It was called Rebirth. Now Propellerheads Rebirth is now available on the iPhone. Rebirth contains 2 TB-303 emulators, a TR-909 emulator and a TR-808 emulator,...

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Hardcore Soundz Pack 1 by BDWRekordings.com

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Sun, 30 May 2010 21:17:00 +0000

The first of samples packs from BDWRekordings.com incorporates rhythms, riffs, fills and a couple of basslines. This sample pack is free to download and is Royalty free and uses Creative Commons licensing. Hardcore Soundz Pack 1

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BDWRekordings.com Launches Free Sound Samples Section

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Sun, 30 May 2010 21:11:00 +0000

Free dance music netlabel BDWRekordings.com have launched a section with FREE dance music sound samples for you to download and put in your own works ROYALTY FREE. All samples are released under a creative commons license and under the condition...

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Start Your Own Music Website

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:11:00 +0000

Starting your own music website can seem a daunting task, and it can be, but its still one of the best ways to promote yourself online. You probably have your own social networking pages on the net on such networks as Facebook, MySpace and...

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Peter Gabriel Games Without Frontiers Remix Competition

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Mon, 24 May 2010 14:44:00 +0000

Chart star Peter Gabriel has started a remix competition, giving away samples of his track "Games Without Frontiers". The winner of the competition will be flown out to a london studio where it will be mastered and then the track will be released...

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Tropical Tech by Push Button Bang

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Mon, 24 May 2010 14:33:00 +0000

A sample pack that blends Latin and Caribbean rhythms with electronic production. An excellent 360 files worth of Wav loops and Rex samples for producers of House, Minimal, Tech and Deep House, UK Funky, Bassline and Garage. Also contains 440...

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Prime Loops Remix Competition with MJ Cole, Crissy Criss & D. Ramirez

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:48:00 +0000

Get ready to put your production skills to the test as Primeloops have teamed up with Trackitdown.net and started a remix competition. The remix pack can be downloaded for free at Trackitdown.net and the winner of the competition will be picked by...

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Vocal Factory by Zero-G

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:02:00 +0000

A massive collection from Zero-G, with 3,700 pro vocal samples of "male and female MCs, sweet R+B singers, soul divas, dance and pop vocals". This sample compilation is made up of 3 different sample libraries in one and is available in the...

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Progressive House & Future Tech by Loopmasters

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:51:00 +0000

This collection contains previously unheard and unreleased material created exclusively for Loopmasters and contains 1,100 sounds, 697 loops, 459 single sounds and tempos set at 128 and 130 Bpm. 90 Bass Loops 400 Drum Loops 90 Chord and Stab...

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Acid Breakbeat Grooves

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:10:00 +0000

This brand new sample pack release from Primeloops comprises of "12 intricately crafted, acid infused Breakbeat Construction kits" with breaks, basses, synth hooks and drum one shots and was produced by genre-defying Breakbeat pioneer, DJ and...

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4 New Releases at Loopmasters

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:51:00 +0000

Minimal Underground Techno Vol. 2 by Loopmasters Samples of Analogue machines which have been "treated to liberal doses of fx, compression" to get your underground dance music juices flowing. Electro House Collection by Zenhiser Sample...

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javaDAW - Java based Music Sequencer

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:30:00 +0000

javaDAW is a music sequencer created using java and been released for testing. You can play and manipulate MIDI files and uses VST plugins and ASIO drivers. This may not be the best solution for professionals, but it might be a good stepping...

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Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer Announced

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:31:00 +0000

Another announcement from Roland is the new Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer. Roland are marketing this as an affordable virtual analogue synthesizer with high performance and old-school charm. Another selling point to this 64-note polyphonic synth is...

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Roland R-05 Wave/MP3 Recorder Announced

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:48:00 +0000

Roland have unveiled the R-05 Wave/MP3 Recorder, a portable recorder with a microphone and USB 2.0 connectivity. The Roland R-05 Wave/MP3 Recorder will be a great tool for musicians who want to record on the move or record a live performance at...

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Hercules DJ Console Mk4

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:48:00 +0000

Hercules bring forth their new USB MIDI controller for amateur to mobile DJ's. The Hercules DJ Console series have been very popular amongst the bedroom DJ market and sold via chain stores such as Argos. Earlier models only controlled DJ mixing...

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303 Madness - Beef Up Those Analogue Basslines

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:05:00 +0000

Is it your first time trying to get a decent bassline using a VST version of the famous 303 analogue bassline synth? Wondering how to beef them up from the standard sound you get from them? 1. Load your favorite 303 bassline emulator into your VST...

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Easier to Submit Demo Tracks To Labels?

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:50:00 +0000

Over the past 10 years the music scene has changed so much and its now been made easier to send music to people. But, is it easier to send a demo track to labels? The answer to that i think is yes and no. This all depends on what kind of music you...

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Creative Commons Music Wiki Launched

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:52:00 +0000

A brand new wiki has been launched for artists and netlabels who release music using Creative Commons licenses. Creative Commons Music Wiki was created by Barry Walker of BDWRekordings.com because there was a lack of directories of creative commons...

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Audacity 1.3.11 Beta released

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:04:00 +0000

The worlds favorite free open source audio editor has been updated and a beta version is now available to download. Audacity has been gaining in popularity with musicians around the globe with audio editing features that are common place in...

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NEW Dance Music Netlabel Group

noreply@blogger.com (Barry Walker) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:54:00 +0000

To help promote the Free Dance Music Netlabel scene i have decided to start a group on Yahoo! for netlabels to promote their music. Netlabels are on the rise, but they still need a little bit more promotion to get the music out there and into the...

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