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SchlimmPad Demo 1

SchlimmPad Demo 1 from borisisevil on Vimeo."More details at schlimmbox.blogspot.com/A demo of a new sequencer / midi interface used for controlling synths."via borisisevil in the comments of this post. MORE

Source: MATRIXSYNTH | 10 Mar 2010 | 4:57 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Handmade Music Austin #5 and #6

YouTube via drbleephttp://handmademusic.noisepages.com/austin-venue/Note #6 is coming per the link above."Handmade Music Austin #6 Super Show(That happens to be during SXSW).Saturday, March 20th11AM to 5PM, doors open at 10:30AMWorkshops begin at 11AM in the gallery area.Admission to the event in general is free, all are welcome to come dig the scene and take in the entertainment anytime between 10:30 and 5." ... MORE

Source: MATRIXSYNTH | 10 Mar 2010 | 4:52 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Source Music

Anyone who works on film soundtracks knows what source music is, but for people who don’t I’ll let George Burt, author of The Art of Film Music, explain it: “Source music is introduced into a scene either visually or by reference. We see a dance band playing in a dance hall, or we see (and hear) a radio or television. If a person is playing an instrument, singing, or whistling, we see and hear the performer. These sounds are vis ... MORE

Source: the music of sound | 10 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Church Sound Basics: “1,000 Watts” Isn’t Necessarily 1,000 Watts By Some Standards

Avoiding the error of purchasing and using an inadequate amplifier based on misleading wattage claims ... MORE

Source: All Recently Filed - Pro Sound Web | 10 Mar 2010 | 3:42 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

DUB45 Update

Thanks to everyone who has been supportive of my little music project, the response has been fantastic! I didn’t have any short term goals other than getting it started but the project has only been online for a week and it’s already reached more people than I imagined possible. When I think back to last time I released music the only real indicator of people engaging with it was via gigs – I remember playing the New Years midni ... MORE

Source: the music of sound | 10 Mar 2010 | 2:03 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Making Marketing with Meaning - Agency Strategist Bob Gilbreath speaks out on Radio - Part 1

Bob Gilbreath is the author of a new book called The Next Evolution of Marketing: Connect with Your Customers by Marketing with Meaning. With a background in brand management at Proctor & Gamble, the world’s largest advertiser, Gilbreath is also chief marketing strategist at Bridge Worldwide, one of the nation’s largest digital ad agencies and part of WPP. Click below for my full Q&A with Gilbreath.  What follows is a highly edited ... MORE

Source: Hear 2.0 | 10 Mar 2010 | 1:33 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

The Tradecraft Of Recording Vocals, Part 3: Singer/Mic Positioning & Monitor Mixing

The tradecraft of recording vocals - techniques and approaches for "the most important thing". Part 3, presented here, focuses on the singer and mic positioning along with monitor mixing. MORE

Source: All Recently Filed - Pro Sound Web | 10 Mar 2010 | 1:25 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Wampler Pedals Re-Releases Underdog Overdrive Pedal to Benefit Cancer Victim

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Source: Harmony Central | 10 Mar 2010 | 12:45 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

audioMIDI No-Brainer Deal: Crysonic SpectraPhy LE + nXtasy V3 Bundle, Just $20!

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Source: Hitsquad Musicians News - Published news | 10 Mar 2010 | 12:39 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Rolling Stone’s Top Stories

• Watch Exclusive New Runaways Clip • Beastie Boys Delay Hot Sauce to Late 2010 • Exclusive Premiere: Yeasayer’s “O.N.E.” • MGMT Unveil New Song “Flash Delirium” • Smashing Pumpkins Seek Two New Members • LCD Soundsystem Debut Greenberg Tune • Hear Dr. Dog’s New “Stranger” • Samberg, Parnell Revive “Lazy Sunday” • RS at SXSW: 100 Twee ... MORE

Source: Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily | 10 Mar 2010 | 12:36 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Tour Tracker: Black Eyed Peas, Hot Chip and Melvins

Photo: Brown/Getty Black Eyed Peas reveal the second North American leg of their The E.N.D. jaunt, Hot Chip add some April dates to their One Life Stand tour and Melvins plan to hit the road this June in support of their upcoming album, The Bride Screamed Murder. Full details for all three treks, below. Black Eyed Peas July 27, 28 – Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre July 31 – Montreal, QB @ Bell Centre Aug. 1 – Ottawa, ON @ Scoti ... MORE

Source: Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily | 10 Mar 2010 | 12:34 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

American DJ's New P64 LED Plus Adds Master/Slave Capabilities To Award-Winning LED Par Can

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Source: Harmony Central | 10 Mar 2010 | 12:15 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

PS 22 Chorus Covers Phoenix's 'Lisztomania'

Watch the PS 22 Chorus tackle French indie band Pheonix's breakout single, "Lisztomania." ... MORE

Source: Billboard.com The Feed | 9 Mar 2010 | 11:58 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Muse To Play South By Southwest

Arena prog rockers Muse will perform a club show at Stubb's in Austin, TX as part of the South by Southwest Music Festival, Billboard has learned. MORE

Source: Billboard.com The Feed | 9 Mar 2010 | 11:24 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

ScatterTunes sells digital albums with a visual twist

But will consumers be willing to download and install yet another media player to play ScatterTunes' V-Albums? MORE

Source: Digital Noise: Music and Technology | 9 Mar 2010 | 10:32 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Maria Forte Music appointed by Fintage House to work with Fintage Music unit in UK

LONDON, UK /Music Industry Newswire/ — Niels Teves, Co-CEO of Netherlands-based asset administration company Fintage House, has announced the appointment of Marte Forte Music Services Ltd to work alongside the company’s Fintage Music division in the UK. Maria Forte (www.m40music.com) has worked in the music industry for three decades, beginning at Virgin Music (Publishers) in the late 1970s and from there held various high calibre rol ... MORE

Source: Music Industry Newswire | 9 Mar 2010 | 10:13 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

40% Can't Name A Single Online Music Service

From 7 Digital to Spotify, there are 20 major music services in the UK.  But a new survey says that 40% of consumers have never heard of any of them. Of the 60% who are familiar with digital music, 85% have only heard of two - iTunes and Amazon."The music industry is shooting itself in the foot by not promoting legal online music services," says  Jill Johnstone, of Consumer Focus. "If file sharing is causing the damage the music industry clai ... MORE

Source: hypebot | 9 Mar 2010 | 7:35 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

New Art and Science of Sound Programs

Alan Parsons' Art and Science of Sound Recording, the instructional series covering aspects of sound recording, has released a series of new programs, available for streaming and digital download ... MORE

Source: Audiofanzine news | 9 Mar 2010 | 7:24 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Sheet Music Anthology of Rock & Soul Classics

Alfred Music Publishing released "Rolling Stone Sheet Music Anthology of Rock & Soul Classics", arranged for piano/vocal/guitar. MORE

Source: Audiofanzine news | 9 Mar 2010 | 7:01 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Analogue To Digital Expo, Exeter, Saturday 6th March

Join SOS and music technology companies this weekend-- Saturday 6th March 2010 -- SOS will be one of several music technology companies participating in the South-West's premier Music Technology showcase: Analogue To Digital Expo 2010 (part of the Vibraphonic Festival). MORE

Source: Sound On Sound Magazine - Latest News | 9 Mar 2010 | 6:03 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Synapse Audio - X-Poly 2.0

Virtual Instruments: synthesizer ... MORE

Source: PcMusic - Software | 9 Mar 2010 | 5:35 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Careful Drink Placement

You know how a bad mix can really ruin a song? Yeah, well a spilled drink can ruin a studio. No, I didn’t ruin my studio last night, but I have come really close a couple times over the years. Nobody ever pays attention to the “no food or drink” signs in professional recording studios, until some dude pours his Red Bull down the middle of an SSL console. (Yep, rumor has it that happened in a big studio here in Nashville.) So wha ... MORE

Source: Home Studio Corner | 9 Mar 2010 | 5:30 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Native Instruments - Massive 1.1.5

Virtual Instruments: Wave-scanning substractive synthesizer ... MORE

Source: PcMusic - Software | 9 Mar 2010 | 4:25 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

March Could Be A Make Or Break Month For EMI

A U.S. judge has promised to rule by the end of March on whether or not to grant a request by Citigroup to move a lawsuit by Terra Firma to London. The investment firm headed by Guy Hands claims that Citi helped unfairly inflated the price paid to acquire EMI. "I think the parties deserve to have a quick resolution, but on the other hand this is not an obvious slam dunk decision," U.S. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff reports Reuters. "I guarante ... MORE

Source: hypebot | 9 Mar 2010 | 2:26 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

IK Multimedia releases AmpliTube 3

9th March 2010: IK Multimedia has announced that AmpliTube 3, a massive upgrade to the guitar and bass tone gear-modeling software, is now shipping. AmpliTube 3 now offers over 160 precisely modeled pieces of vintage... MORE

Source: KVR News: Top Stories | 9 Mar 2010 | 1:46 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Renoise v2.5 released

9th March 2010: Version 2.5 of Renoise has been released. New features include: Pattern Matrix: A birds eye view and editor of the song. Cross Track Routing for Meta Devices and new devices like the Signal Follower... MORE

Source: KVR News: Top Stories | 9 Mar 2010 | 1:42 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Boddy's beats

Beatalogue sample library launched ... MORE

Source: Sound On Sound Magazine - Latest News | 9 Mar 2010 | 10:03 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Dweezilla: Dweezil Zappa Music Boot Camp

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Source: Hitsquad Musicians News - Published news | 9 Mar 2010 | 7:40 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Cliff Richard Turns To Jazz To Mark 70th

Veteran British singer Cliff Richard will mark his 70th birthday with the release of an album of jazz and swing music. MORE

Source: Billboard.biz - Top Stories | 9 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Business Matters: BPI Advice To ISPs, House of Blues

Business Matters is a daily column that offers insight, analysis and opinion on the day's news. MORE

Source: Billboard.biz - Top Stories | 9 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Native Instruments Introduces EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2

Berlin, Germany /Music Industry Newswire/ — Native Instruments today introduced EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2, a new KONTAKT PLAYER-based instrument for movie, TV and game composers. Developed in collaboration with the renowned sound design house Heavyocity and powered by the industry-leading KONTAKT engine, EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2 includes a further arsenal of highly expressive instruments, rhythms and ambiences that can add profound depth and impact to a ... MORE

Source: Music Industry Newswire | 8 Mar 2010 | 7:13 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Livid Block Diablo now available

Block is a compact and programmable MIDI control surface designed for interactive audio performance. Built on the same bi-directional and adaptable platform as the Ohm64, Block provides a powerful interface for creating and interacting with sound... MORE

Source: Gearjunkies newsfeed | 8 Mar 2010 | 6:54 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

OSC, Kyma, iPad, and Beyond: Your Networked Musical Future

Connecting stuff is one of the things musicians naturally do with gear. So, there’s really no reason that musical gear shouldn’t network as easily as Web servers. And yet a basic protocol, built largely on existing standards, meets with responses like this: “We’ll support OSC when there’s hardware out there.” “Name one piece of hardware that supports OSC other than the Lemur.” OSC has some major adv ... MORE

Source: Create Digital Music | 8 Mar 2010 | 5:18 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

EQ Before or After Compression?

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Which should come first, EQ or compression? Feel free to state your opinion for both questions in the comments section, but this article will deal mainly with the second. (Although, you never know…) Esse, one of my Production Club members, emailed me a question over the weekend. (Side-note: Esse lives in Italy. I’ve also got Production Club members from England, New Zealand, Brazil…crazy ... MORE

Source: Home Studio Corner | 8 Mar 2010 | 4:22 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

The last word on "Radio" and "Local"

In my earlier post, I described how broadcasters tend to misunderstand (at best) and abuse (at worst) the term "local," thinking that the mailing address of the local radio station somehow entitles it to unique privileges versus its competitors, even in today's digital era. Today I draw your attention to a fantastic new book called No Size Fits All: From Mass Marketing to Mass Handselling, which discusses the implications of a digital world on o ... MORE

Source: Hear 2.0 | 8 Mar 2010 | 4:19 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

An Interview with Jonathan Segel of Camper Van Beethoven

I thought the most informative comment about my recent post on Camper Van Beethoven's song sponsorship drive to fund its 2010 SXSW appearance came from CVB founding member Jonathan Segel. So I sent Segel, who in addition to his work with Camper Van Beethoven, has released many recordings under his own name and with his bands Hieronymus Firebrain and Jack and Jill, some questions for an e-mail interview, asking him to expand on the original commen ... MORE

Source: Digital Audio Insider | 8 Mar 2010 | 11:00 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Another Mic In The JZ Vintage Series

V67 makes its debut ... MORE

Source: SonicState.com News Headlines | 8 Mar 2010 | 10:58 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

I Can Make More Money For You Than I Can For Me

Last week, spent a fascinating day in a room full of people who make a living (or part of their living) from music. It was facilitated by Andrew Dubber, as part of a research project for Birmingham City University. One of the things that came up was a two-part conversation about how we define ‘success’ and how much we earn. Which prompted me to raise the question about how much I earn ‘from’ music and how much I generate in earnings ‘fo ... MORE

Source: www.stevelawson.net | 8 Mar 2010 | 8:30 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Sonic LAB Review: Yamaha DTX-Multi 12 (video)

Compact electronic percussion system ... MORE

Source: SonicState.com News Headlines | 8 Mar 2010 | 8:14 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Candy For Eyeballs...

Adam and I have been having an ongoing... well, "argument" is too strong a word. "Discussion" would be better, although it does get heated at times. The subject is eye candy in plug-ins, specifically things that are there just to make something look cool, but serve no purpose whatsoever with respect to the operation of the plug-in. Being me, you can guess what side of the argument I'm on. As long as there isn't an unnecessary use of CPU cycles, ... MORE

Source: Analog Industries | 8 Mar 2010 | 5:06 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Everyday Looper

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzQLRPwZjIo I’ve been having fun with Everyday Looper and it’s a good App. This guy makes it look great (in a French way)! About $5. “I just spent two sessions with the Everyday Looper (5 hours and 3 hours, respectively) and I can honestly state that this $4 program gives my $250 looping pedal a run for its money.” – ProfHop Download now on iTunes: click here Related Posts:Way Out Ware ... MORE

Source: wire to the ear | 7 Mar 2010 | 9:29 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Metasonix D-1000 Vacuum Tube Drum Machine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FlzATgziuY Big City Music has released a good look at the Metasonix D-1000 Vacuum Tube Drum Machine. It’s unique and definetly sounds ancient in terms on electronic sound. Those who can appreciate the amazing soundtrack to Forbidden Planet (iTunes link) or some Aphex Twin will appreciate this box. “The first drum machine made with vacuum tubes since the Wurlitzer Sideman of 1959. Unlike the Sideman, it& ... MORE

Source: wire to the ear | 7 Mar 2010 | 1:40 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Ariel’s Tips On How To Advance Your Career at SXSW

I can not believe that March is upon us that means only one thing… It’s SXSW time again! Undoubtedly it will be just as full-on as last year with over 100,000 attendees expected to flood the venues and streets of Austin downing (free) Dixie and (free) BBQ and soaking up the music and the mayhem….  If you are packing your bags for Austin Here are my tips for you (This guide is not just for SXSW; it’s also for any mus ... MORE

Source: Music Think Tank (primary) RSS | 7 Mar 2010 | 12:59 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Mu - Ableton Live controller for the Lemur - Teaser Video

JazzMutant has released this teaser video for Mu, a multi-touch Ableton Live controller for the Lemur. Mu is a Max for Live plugin, so you will need Ableton Live 8 and Max for Live to use it. Pricing and availability are to be announced. Guess... MORE

Source: Gearjunkies newsfeed | 6 Mar 2010 | 5:15 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Mu, Lemur + Ableton Live Integration, Revealed – and Other Lemur Sequencers

We already knew that one Next Big Thing for the Lemur – the specialized multimedia multi-touch controller – would be Ableton Live integration. Having teased that coming functionality, JazzMutant has now revealed the name (“Mu”), as well as a video showing what the features look like. What’s funny to me is that the result is a bit like what I’d imagine Live itself might look like if it were designed for multi-to ... MORE

Source: Create Digital Music | 6 Mar 2010 | 6:05 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Slacker adds stations curated by artists, experts

First up: Alt-rock band AFI and hip-hop magazine The Source. Slacker expects to add more in the next few months. MORE

Source: Digital Noise: Music and Technology | 6 Mar 2010 | 1:58 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Egg, Chicken, Sony, and eMusic

Many eMusic subscribers assumed that the 2009 price increases were instituted to lure Sony to the eMusic catalog. (I also wrote that the Sony addition was likely a major factor in the decision to raise prices.) But in an Inc. magazine piece titled Coping With Fury at a Price Hike, Adam Bluestein lays out a chronology where the introduction of the Sony material to the eMusic catalog was meant to make a change that had already been decided upon mor ... MORE

Source: Digital Audio Insider | 4 Mar 2010 | 11:43 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Pro Tools – How to become an expert, and why

OK, I think it’s time to come clean. This may shock some of you, so brace yourselves… I’m not a Pro Tools expert. …I know ! How can that be ?!? I’m a mastering engineer, a pro audio geek and I write blogs on music production – HOW can I not be a Pro Tools [...] ... MORE

Source: Production Advice | 4 Mar 2010 | 11:26 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Bonus Content - Barenaked Ladies

Here's a bonus interview Dan did with Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies.  In this interview, Ed talks about the new Barenaked Ladies album, growing up as a country music fan, recording in Nashville, music videos, and the band's transition into a four-piece. For those not on the podcast... MORE

Source: Music Business Radio | 4 Mar 2010 | 10:51 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

The Usual... errrr... Thursday Bullshit...

Been an exceedingly busy week here. As anyone that doesn't still live in their mom's basement knows, even a small unproblematic cross-city move entails many minor details. A large move, one involving a couple businesses and cats, over a couple thousand miles, exponentially increases the number of trips to the hardware store, grocery store, various home furnishing stores, etc. We also picked up a couple rooms we didn't have previously (dining room ... MORE

Source: Analog Industries | 4 Mar 2010 | 4:27 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Rock Band Network authoring best left to the pros

After 45 hours of work over six weeks, my song is one of the 118 approved to be in the RBN Store when it launches. My last article laid out what it takes to get your song in the game, namely a deep skill set and lots of time. While I managed to clock in well under my 60-80 hour estimate, I had a considerable head start. I’d already messed around with Reaper, my stems were ready to go, I’d played through most of Rock Band 1 and 2 on al ... MORE

Source: Music Think Tank (primary) RSS | 4 Mar 2010 | 4:19 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Next on Music Business Radio... Mat Kearney

Mat Kearney is next on Music Business Radio.  This episode includes an in-studio performances and talk about his new album on Aware/Columbia, "City of Black and White."  You'll get the story on his move from Oregon to Nashville and how he got his record deal, his songwriting process, licensing music to film/TV, and much more. For those not on the podcast... MORE

Source: Music Business Radio | 3 Mar 2010 | 3:55 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

Is It Good? Yes, It’s Good. Can I Make It Better? (New tune with Mike Outram)

…That’s what my brain is asking when I’m improvising. A couple of weeks ago, I had the great pleasure and good fortune to spend a day recording with Mike Outram – guitarist extraordinaire. I’ve been a fan of Mike’s for a long time, having heard him in a couple of different settings with Singer/Songwriter Rebecca Hollweg, and more recently with Theo Travis’ Doubletalk quartet. We were able to snag a day recording in the rath ... MORE

Source: www.stevelawson.net | 1 Mar 2010 | 8:02 pm MET | ALL News of this source ...

Add a Dynamic Range Day banner to your site

Here are instructions if you would like to add a Dynamic Range Day banner to your site. Please make all banners link to this page: Dynamic Range Day 2010 We have three versions – the original on the right was created in almost no time at all, last night by diamond geezer Mister Matthew Vince. If anyone would [...] ... MORE

Source: Production Advice | 26 Feb 2010 | 2:57 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

UK Music responds to the EC's Creative Content reflection document

UK Music responds to the EC's Creative Content reflection document On behalf of our membership, UK Music has submitted a response to the European Commission’s document Creative Content in a European Digital Single Market: Challenges for the Future. Full copies of this submission can be downloaded below:   PDF Download:UK Music's response to EC's Creative Content Reflection Document ... MORE

Source: Latest news | 14 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am MET | ALL News of this source ...

UK Music welcomes digital economy bill

UK Music welcomes digital economy bill The UK’s commercial music industry welcomes today’s (November 20th) publication of the Digital Economy Bill and Government’s commitment to support the creative industries. The Bill outlines Government’s plans to reduce online copyright infringement. Feargal Sharkey, CEO UK Music commented: "The Digital Economy Bill lays the foundation for Britain’s creative future and has the full sup ... MORE

Source: Latest news | 20 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am MET | ALL News of this source ...