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DJ Software on 10/28/10
Just a quick note to let you know that we’re happy to announce djay 3.1.2. We’ve been somewhat quiet recently because we’ve been working on some incredible things which you will hear more about soon. Nonetheless we wanted to share a number of improvements and fixes for djay 3 with you: Improved playback and recording performance Improved graphics performance with Snow Leopard Fixed issues with recording files Fixed analyze library issue Fixed issue with installing custom MIDI Mappings Added support for Numark Mixtrack Reloop Digital Jockey IE2: fixed button light of right cue button The update is recommended for all users of djay 3. To update, select “Check for update” in djay’s application menu, or download djay 3.1.2 now. Relative News
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Computer Music on 1/24/11
In the early 80s, the Fairlight CMI sampler changed the sound of popular music forever thanks to its digital sampling capabilities. It found favour among artists such as Peter Gabriel, Thomas Dolby and The Art of Noise.Now the instrument is back is three different forms. First up, a new version of the hardware is to be produced, but the price for units will be a fairly hefty $20,000 – see the full story from Music Radar for full details.A more affordable way to get that legendary sound will be to check out this Kontakt-compatible patch library from Bitley, which includes nearly 2,000 patches and will eventually retail for $160.Finally, check out this Fairlight iPhone app! Details are thin on the ground at the moment, but you can get your fill of new Fairlight info from this excellent Matrixsynth round-up.... Relative News
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DJ Software on 12/21/10
We are overwhelmed by the great reception of djay for iPad! After being chosen “App of the Week” in the US and Japan, Apple has now picked djay for iPad in the UK and Germany as well. djay for iPad was also covered in all major tech publications with outstanding reviews. Here are some highlights from the press: Engadget: One of the most impressive music apps we’ve seen for the iPad to date. Wired: Makes your iPad as dope as Dre. Gizmodo: One of the first truly compelling DJ apps for the iPad! Daring Fireball: A perfect example of appropriate skeuomorphic design. Mashable: djay will keep the party going by spinning through your iPad music collection. iLounge: It wouldn’t be any surprise to find it playing a role in professional club performances. Powerpage/ZDNet: It’s my current favorite iPad app bar none…. it’s going to revolutionize DJing as we know it. We would like to say a big thank you to all of our fans for your great support! djay for iPad has introduced a... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 12/16/10
At Audiotuts+ we regularly put up a reader track for workshopping and critique (find out how to submit a track). This is how it works: you upload your song, and every week or so we’ll publish one here and step away from the podium. The floor is yours to talk about the track and how the artist can fix problems in and improve upon the mix and the song. This track has been submitted for your friendly, constructive criticism. They have put their track (and their heart and soul) in your hands to learn and get useful feedback. Do you enjoy the song or track itself? Does it have potential? Can the arrangement be improved? How did you find the mix? What would you do differently? What do you enjoy about the rhythm track? What can be done to improve it? Is the choice of instruments relevant and effective for the style/song? Are the lyrics (if any) effective? Does the style, arrangement and genre of the song suit them? Can you suggest any specific techniques that might improve the... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 1/15/11
Most of the world use Windows computers, so the chances are you’re one of them. So if you want to produce music on your computer, what are your options? Fortunately there are a heap of them – most of the big name digital audio workstation software works fine on Windows, and they’re not your only choices. So sit down and take a menu. We list the “big gun” software you can choose from, some inexpensive (less than $100) alternatives, and a few free options. Sometimes the last thing you need when you’re making a choice is more options! But personally I prefer to know what the alternatives are before making up my mind – especially when it potentially costs a lot of money. I’d really appreciate comments of your own experiences. Feel free to let us know which programs you’ve used, how easy they were to get your mind around, and whether they have the features you needed. I’ll add many of your comments to the 2012 version of the list. The Big Guns If you’re serious about producing... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 1/12/11
// In this tutorial we are going to cover how to use FL Studio’s master pitch and tempo tools to create a massive slow down you’ll hear at the end of some songs. This effect first came from records that would slow down as they came to an end and caused a drop in pitch and speed. Soon DJs would emulate this at a club as an effect. In the digital realm these is no record we can put our hands on, but we can automate a slider or two to get the same effect. If your using another DAW, check to see if you have a master pitch or tempo you can automate in your DAW. With all that in mind, let us begin! Step 1: Pick Your Beat Before we can start the slow down we will need something we can slow down first. To really show this effect off I am going to use an instance of Drumaxx and create beat by using a prebuilt pattern in the Drum n Bass genre. Drum n Bass usually floats around 170-190 BPM and is perfect for our purposes. After that I will drag my pattern out for 8 bars in a piano... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 12/16/10
When you buy an album or MP3, you are normally purchasing a license to listen to the music as a private individual. You can listen, but don’t touch. Or copy. Or redistribute! What if you want to include one of the tracks in a project—say a short film clip, an iPhone app, or a Flash project? Unless you have loads of money, you’re out of luck. So, what can you do? Where can you turn? Read on! In a recent Open Mic we explored this very issue. We asked, “Where can I find redistributable music?” A huge thanks to everyone who responded. Your answers form the basis of this article. And there isn’t just one answer to that question. In fact, there are three major categories of licenses that will give you the rights you are after. And each category of license has inspired countless website full of music. This article will introduce them to you. But before we start, be aware that different licenses give you different rights. Some come with significant limitations. As you read this... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 12/15/10
We have some amazing authors at Audiotuts+. Besides being incredibly talented at making and producing music, they’ve made the choice to share their knowledge with the rest of us. And that’s not an easy thing to do – they take hours out of their busy days and nights to sit down and write step-by-step tutorials so that we can learn to do what they do. We thought a lot of you might be curious to find out more about them. What do they do? What have they accomplished? What do they drink? So we’ll take some time over the next weeks and months to pull back the curtain and let you see. Today we meet West Latta, who is about to start a new tutorial series on audio in the gaming industry. What do you do professionally when you’re not writing for Audiotuts+? I’m an Audio Producer for Microsoft, working out of the Dublin, Ireland office. My primary role is Localization – coordinating and facilitation the recording of VO for Microsoft-published games for international markets. However,... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 2/2/11
When recording song demos at home, I find often find myself wanting to add a flavour of the textures and excitement of a live performance, looking for some way to smooth the transition between dramatic dynamic shifts, or just hankering for some crazy noises to add some interest. Using direct recording techniques, or recording at the low volumes that home recording often requires, it can be hard to replicate or capture the unpredictable excitement of a cranked, live guitar, and while many DAWs and third party plugins provide some interesting options, I’m always keen to come up with something organic and replicable before I resort to digital trickery. And besides, making noise is fun! With that goal in mind, this tutorial will introduce you to some of my favourite techniques for creating textural interest and special effects with a typical home demo recording set-up. Requirements The whole idea here is creating something that you can replicate, whether for live performance... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 12/30/10
// It’s been a big year! In 2010 we’ve seen some great tuts, some interesting series, and introduced Quick Tips. We recently published our thousandth post. I’d like to thank our brilliant authors, and also thank you—the Audiotuts+ community—for your interest, involvement and comments. Here are the Top 15 posts of the year, categorized by written tuts, video tuts and articles. Their popularity was measured by taking into account the number of times they have been visited, and the number of comments they inspired. Congratulations to all of the authors involved for your useful and insightful work, and for often going beyond the call of duty. Top 5 Written Tutorials How to Create Organic Ambient Instruments in Ableton Live Alkis Livathinos In this tutorial we are going to use Ableton Live’s “Sampler” and some of its built-in audio effects to produce wide, organic, ambient textures and pads, originating from a single one-note instrument sample. It’s a great way to create... Relative News
