Monday and Tuesday’s best finds were mixing tips. Both came from http://audio.tutsplus.com/  , and both deal in the practical. This cool drum compression tip reminded me how IPR first taught me to find annoying EQ frequencies and pull them out of a mix.  First you’ve got to exaggerate the annoying frequencies, narrow the Q, crank the level, and fish for just the right annoyance by sweeping the spectrum, then you gotta pull the nasty stuff out. This compression tip teaches the reader to exaggerate the compression up front to easily hear exactly how it’s affecting the mix, then to adjust it via standard compression parameters (i.e. ratio, threshold, attack, release and make up gain). The given audio examples make this an extremely straight forward explanation. It’s so simple that you’re going to want to try it whether you’re a beginner or not. Also…

Don’t assume up front that you’ve heard it all before or that you know what a mix tip article is about; you probably don’t. If there is anything I’ve learned over my time at IPR it’s this… just when I think I “get” something, I learn something new about it that surprises me. Having said this I found equally cool things in this article about using Reverb and Delay in a mix. This second article is going to take you a little more time to work through, but it’s worth it… and, on a side note, the author uses Logic for the tutorial.

Wednesday found me checking out an article sent to me by Tina Halfmann (IPR Librarian). The article claims a 1976 amendment to the Copyright Act offers “…song authors the right to re-claim ownership of the song’s copyright after 35 years.” I’ve been following this story for several months, but this is the first local news I’ve heard about it. The article’s subject is Steve Greenberg, author of the song “Funky Town”; he’s a St. Louis Park resident. The thing that makes this lawsuit special is that it’s the only one I’ve heard about a Twin Cities songwriter being involved so far. I’ll try to keep you posted as the story develops.

You’re going to love this next one….

To be fair, the RIAA had to make some type of legal stink when illegal file sharing first began. As unfair as it was to artists, and, admittedly, even record labels, something had to be done to protect the income of those creating and marketing copy written music. But many feel going after and suing individual music consumers was a bad move… so do I. If these individuals were profiting off illegal sales of said downloads that might be another story, but they were merely sharing it with other individuals (still stealing in the form of illegal distribution). Even so, now the RIAA is in essence taking credit for the creation of legal, downloading via sites like iTunes because of said lawsuits, and feels said lawsuits were a good strategic move. You’ve got read this article.

Alas it is Friday, and I didn’t have time to fish for online content today because IPR needed me for other things. Luckily I made it back in time to get this posted before the weekend. I wish you all an amazing weekend of creativity and fun, and I look forward to connecting with you again next week. In the midst of your hard work, be sure to take time for play.

MON

Cool drum compression tip – APE, SDVM

TUES

Tips on how to launch a career in video game audio – APE, SDVM

Ball Beats MIDI controller review – APE, SDVM

“Make it Big” by 9^th Wonder – APE, MEB

Practical explanation of how to use reverb and delay in mixing: 3D Mixing Part 6 – APE, SDVM

WEDS

Copyright fight against record labels continues; “Funky Town” writer brings Twin Cities to the table  – MEB, APE

20 plus minute video interview with DJ Premier – APE

Interview with T-Pain about album collaboration with Lil Wayne – APE, MEB

THURS

RIAA takes credit for legal downloading options, says suing individuals was effective way of controlling illegal file sharing – MEB, APE

Local artist Chris Bartels releases new project this week; Youa Vang, IPR graduate, writes about it – MEB, APE

Lefsetz sounds off on what it takes to get into the Rock and Roll hall of Fame – MEB, APE

The most exciting thing on my radar this week was DIY 360 featuring Walt Chancellor’s Funk 101. His band mates from Conversation Piece agreed to help educate the current lot of IPR students and staff in the ways of funk. The event was this morning, it rocked my face off, but, you’ll have to wait until early next week to read the write up; I still need pictures from the photographer. If you missed it, I’ll be posting video to IPRpresents YouTube channel as well. Until then you’ll have to be satisfied with knowing it was awesome, and checking out the Conversation Piece biography.

On Tuesday I ran into an awesome video interview… a little lengthy for my online viewing preferences, but it was well worth the time. 9^th Wonder is smart and has words of wisdom for anybody who wants to make a living doing music. He’s one of the most articulate music, media spokespersons I’ve ever heard interviewed, and it turns out he’s also professor. It would be great to have him guest at IPR, no? Anyhow you need to check out this video – you’ll be glad you did.

Last week, Kevin Bowe and his AP282 class helped a group called “One of Many” produce a holiday CD. For Kevin and his students, it was awesome to see this motivated group of teens work… even as amateurs they really seemed to push themselves to get things right. Some of what I heard Kevin’s students say: “I could appreciate their talent for their lack of experience” and “it was nice to see their potential and their energy was infectious”. As I was able to observe part of a session, I agree. I even got to catch part of the group choreographing a dance to one of their tracks for their CD release party… these guys are motivated and there is no doubt in my mind that their CD release performance is going to be a great show. I plan to go. The piece was posted earlier this week; Read the article here.

I wish you well as you venture into the weekend, and remember to take some time for yourselves as both finals and the holidays are closely upon us. But, whatever you do, don’t forget that taking time for yourself could just as easily mean booking studio time for a much needed getaway instead of clubbing or couching it with an Xbox controller in your hand. Though this may be none of my business, I’m just sayin…

Please feel free to become part of the conversation by leaving your comments below.

Mon.

DIY 360 with Walter Chancellor’s Funk 101 – APE, MEB

New type of DJ MIDI Controller that uses pressure, velocity, and location sensitivity – APE, MEB

Learn why it’s important to understand and master reverb in your mixes – APE, SDVM

 Tues.

Harry Cohen on collaborating with Oliver Stone and Quentin Tarantino – SDVM, APE

Could you use this idea that Starbucks had to help promote your band? – MEB

9^th Wonder offers exceptional wisdom in this 12 minute video interview – APE, MEB

Kevin Bowe and IPR students help non-profit singing group produce a holiday CD – APE, MEB, SDVM

 Weds.

The BCR2000 is still a DJ mainstay at an awesome price – APE, MEB, SDVM

 Thurs.

Best mics. under $200; just in time for the holidays – APE, SDVM

Does Dr. Dre want to be a DJ again? Short video – APE, MEB

Bob Lefsetz shares a conversation he’s having about a new entertainment business model – MEB, APE, SDVM

Spotify becomes a music platform as it allies with other music media sources – MEB, APE, SDVM

 Fri.

Napster is out of business – MEB, APE

New type of MIDI keyboard controller; impressive control – APE, SDVM

20 best VST software synths on the market today – APE, SDVM

1. The Waves CLA compressor bundle… The “blackie” 1176 is super gooey and nice on vocals. I have to investigate the other ones more but I got this on Eric Olsen’s recommendation and I’m glad I did.

2. The rhythm section of Peter Anderson and Steve Price…although they haveruinedme for working with any other bass/drum team, I have made SO MANYRECORDwith these 2 over the last few years; they never disappoint.

3. The piano in Mastermix…try and make it sound bad. I dare you. You could record it with dixie cups and string and it would still sound great.

4. The SoundToys bundle…even though they refuse to get back to me about setting IPR up to sell their stuff in our store, I still love them. EchoBoy, Phasemistress, Decapitator, Filter Freak, Speed, and the new PanMan are all essential for me.

5. Guild guitars…so much more than a red headed stepchid to Gibson. The pickups are amazing.

Kevin Bowe

6. Magneto Mastering…. they have done the last 20 records I’ve produced and they never let me down.

7. Mike Brown… I trust him with my life. nuff said. Makes Alison Scott and band sound brilliant no matter what room it is.

8. Bad Cat Amps…. like a Vox that won’t break. I have two and I’m never letting them go.

9. Blue Microphones… the ones that are good are very very good.

10. Just so I don’t sound like a total nerd let’s throw in my health, my friends, my family, peace on earth and all that other stuff. And Waves plug in version of the API 2500 compressor.

To intro the day, Host Adam Levy read Krane’s bio; it’s something he typically doesn’t do for DIY guests, but he found it compelling and wanted to share. Krane’s  bio married his personhood to who he is as an artist. His life’s message focused on the importance of personal growth, awareness of self and helping others.

The way Krane began his session was impressive. Though his gear was on stage, he was deliberate about putting the audience at eye-level; it was clear he see’s performance as a way to intimately connect with others. Once he was comfortably off stage and closer to the people, he launched into his first song.

Though I didn’t realize it at the time, “Picking Flowers Next to Road Kill” is quite an emotional piece. After a close listen to Krane’s cd, the track appears to be about being open in our strengths and weaknesses, and approaching human brokenness with grace and understanding. Krane himself is true to the character of his material.

Krane spoke intimately about his life throughout the course of DIY. He had a pretty normal childhood; he went to church, raked leaves for neighbors and was polite to his parents. From a young age he had a desire and a dream to work with and help kids. Even so, by the time he was twenty, he’d made some bad decisions that landed him in jail for five long months and changed his life’s plans. While incarcerated, he began to write, and discovered he was pretty good at it. This coupled well with his enjoyment of music and seeded a strong creative passion and a direction for the future.

Upon his release, Krane surrounded himself with those of similar passion.  He was drawn to his friend Michael Larsen (aka Eyedea). Together, they created music and toured the world until less than a year ago when tragedy struck; along with Krane, the hip-hop world mourned the unexpected death of Larsen. In the heart of his DIY interview, Krane picked up a guitar to perform “Wild West”, in remembrance of his lost friend.

Larsen was a well-known freestyle beat battle champion and Krane is no slouch to a good freestyle match himself. So one audience member wanted to know if Krane preferred to freestyle or simply stick to his standard set when he performs. Krane proceeded to invite the audience member to the stage for a freestyle rap battle between them.  In the next several-minutes, the two improvised back and forth within a set of idea boundaries. It was clear both were accomplished rappers as they created a complex conversation and bounced rhymes effortlessly between each other: a no brainer for a DIY high light reel.

Without question Krane offered this DIY audience a distinctive look into his art and unique personhood.

Because of his legal history, Krane is unable to work directly with children, but he did plug his after school “Wanna be a Rapper” writing program where he puts his focus of helping others to work.  Learn more about it via this Youtube link.

Even at IPR there are those who believe that digital distribution is evil and those who don’t.

Those who believe it’s a good thing like the leveling of the playing field for new artists. You want true quality competition?  There is little to argue that internet distribution will weed out the inferior and promote that which is truly good. That’s not to say that some of the good will slip through the cracks, and some of the inferior will have better marketing chops. This was definitely the case with major label marketing and distribution in days past. Those who champion the new way of distribution enjoy the fact that no longer will a small group of record company execs get to decide what will and won’t be popular. Now, it’s up to the people to decide.

Those who believe that digital distribution is evil are the ones who stand to gain the most from the old business model. I think most of us would agree that stealing is stealing no matter how we factor it, and most of us would also agree that we want our favorite artists to keep making a living from selling their brand. Nobody thinks stealing is okay, and music fans want those who are truly good to keep creating new content. Without content it’s pointless to go to shows. And, who doesn’t love live music, right?

Some believe that labels (and some artists) have held on to old ways of making dough intentionally, despite the fact that the writing has been on the wall for a very long time. Many labels, and some artists, have taken file sharers to court in the interest of recouping lost revenues. This has generally been accepted as a stupid move. Instead of trying to embrace the technologies associated with this type of distribution, the old guard has decided to hang on to what they know.

Bob Lefsetz, one of my favorites, claims that record labels only always cared about self-preservation, short term. If record company executives have really failed to see a big picture for the future, then they’re stupid. However, if they’d looked at all the data and decided indicting file sharers really was the most financially feasible way to move forward then they acted on the best available data they had at the time.  However, I think the truth probably sits somewhere in the middle.

What if we give labels the benefit of the doubt here? What if they really didn’t know that all their legal pushing would lead to a badly damaged music industry as a whole?

It doesn’t really matter now. Yeah, labels should’ve embraced a new business model and not legally chased the fans (a.k.a. file sharers). And, arguably, they may not have seen it as a choice. If you don’t call stealing what it is, then you’ve simply given everyone a pass in future iterations of this same battle. For the sake of absurdity, let’s just say somebody invents a way to digitally distribute physical goods (star trek style). Would it then be okay for people to create digital copies of whatever physical good they choose and give it to their friends? No would be the appropriate answer here, despite the fact that a standard of living, the world over, would improve overnight. So what, we’d still need to live by an ethical code. But I digress…

My contention is that, despite the intentions of labels and artists, “legally doing nothing” would’ve been an inappropriate response. But I don’t believe labels went down this road intentionally.

Does anybody really think record labels did this on purpose to destroy any hope for their future sustenance?  I look forward to hearing what you think.

The band’s front men, Burkum and Torrey, are brothers, so it’s no surprise to see the two playing music together. But it was surprising to find out that they’ve only been playing together for about a year and a half.

“Six years ago I didn’t even know how to sing and play at the same time,” admitted Torrey who went on to say, “Music was always something we both enjoyed so when we decided to start playing and writing together, we wanted to bring in quality musicians who shared the same passion. That’s where Razz and Broughten [who have been playing together since the 80s], and Draper [who is also in the group Black Blondie] came in.”

Since The Cactus Blossoms play what some might consider an “old school” style of country music, recording authenticity could potentially be an issue. Some bands doing what they do might consider recording to tape the only way of tracking. To the Cactus Blossoms, Pro Tools is no big deal. The majority of their music is recorded live in the studio. “How the technology is used is what’s most important to us,” said Burkum. “Our last album was recorded in a day. If we messed up a little while playing, it’s on the record because it’s more true and live.” There was no Pro Tools editing done on their recording, which allowed their performances to guide their process.

When Burkum and Torrey sing, they’ve got a natural “twang”, a sort of country “drawl” to their style. It’s odd enough to see young men sing with such panache and deliver it so naturally, so Adam Levy, moderator, had to ask, “Did you guys have to teach yourselves to sing with that ‘country twang’ or did it come naturally for you?”  They explained that they didn’t really teach themselves to sing this way, but said it didn’t come naturally either. They grew up listening to artists such as The Everly Brothers and The Beatles and just started singing like them.

Their explanation makes sense. Even though they’ve definitely perfected the country vocal sound, the majority of their vocal approach is an unbroken mix of melody and harmony. With the Cactus Blossoms, nearly all melodic vocal passages are accompanied by a harmony, just like The Everly Brothers records of years past.

In their day, The Everly Brothers were what America wanted to listen to. And it turns out the Twin cities is diggin’ the style again: “We’ve played everywhere, from The Dakota Jazz Club, to farmers markets,” said Draper. Who then informed the audience that they play The Turf Club every Tuesday.

The band’s next step is to continue playing shows and to hit the road soon. They plan to handle their business the DIY way, and they know it will require a substantial work ethic.

If you’d like to experience the Cactus Blossoms first hand, I invite you to enjoy the embedded video’s in this article. You can experience this week’s entire DIY in episodes via the IPR YouTube channel. Even if you’re not a country fan, The Cactus Blossoms have a unique voice to offer today’s music landscape; take some time to enjoy some of their music.

According to an article I connected with via digitalmusicnews.com, Cold Play is refusing to license its latest album to Spotify. To be fair, they’ve made the decision not to license it to any other streaming services either. Though their label, EMI, hasn’t offered an explanation, it appears Cold Play’s sales and marketing plan for Mylo Xyloto is taking a more traditional route.

The idea behind this kind of marketing requires one to think like an artist. It has been assumed, and undoubtedly documented, that licensing an album to online streaming services, upon its release date, requires a forgoing of album sales. Why would anyone in their right mind pay for music they can stream for free, or, for that matter, as part of a cheap monthly subscription service?

Artists are not altruists, as many of us would fashion them. If they’ve got a smart business sense, they want to maximize their profits. In this Case, Cold Play is doing what they think is in their best financial interests. I can’t blame them. They’ve decided to sell their music via iTunes and other downloading sites because they’re going to make more money than Spotify or any other service is going to pay them via a per-spin fee. Here’s what’s happening so far…

An article from the same source (digitalmusicnews.com), just three days later, claims that Cold Play has sold 40% of their records via downloads. Most of these have been through iTunes because this is where the band has focused most of its marketing and licensing efforts. Even so….

This may be a great way for a big artist to sell records, but what about the indie artist? Can this work for artists with little or no industry clout?

With all the controversy following Spotify’s payout scale (or the lack thereof), there’s no question even some indie labels don’t see Spotify as a viable way for them to do business:  Indie label pulls music from Spotify,  Another indie label pulls their music from Spotify. I’ve read too many articles like this in the past few months.

Some say that Spotify and other streaming services offer vast marketing appeal to up and coming artists. It exposes them to lots of new listeners, and pays said artists a lot more than they’re getting from all the free downloading that’s taking place.  Anything at all is better than nothing, right?

All this to say, I’m starting to think we’re going to land in a place where there is a mutually beneficial role for major labels, indie labels, broadcast radio, streaming services like Spotify, iTunes and artists at different stages of their careers. But I write this with a bit of hesitance because I’ve read things to suggest broadcast radio has a few chinks in its armor as well… if radio goes, according to Lefsetz, so do the majors. My head hurts, what about yours?

I would love to hear what you think; please leave your response below.

If you’re an “idea-person”, and you’re looking for a way to make your mark in the music and media industries, IPR may have a program that’s a good match for you. Request more information here.

Last week saw the release of a pretty significant Pro Tools update. Pro Tools 10 introduces a new Avid plug-in format (AAX – Avid Audio Extension), real time audio crossfades without required rendering, and a new series of hardware for HD systems. Avid included a total of 50 new features in the latest incarnation. I posted 3 different articles on Monday, this one was probably the best find, but all three are worth reading (see Monday below).

Wednesday I found this Rolling Stone article about the new economics of the music industry. This one highlights the ways in which artists and labels are paid royalties via online sources like iTunes, YouTube and Vevo, as well as streaming services and internet radio spins. If this is something that hurts your head like it does mine, you’ll gain practical understanding from this one.

Wednesday also revealed this little gem:  Aviary’s Myna audio editor. This Winksound video on YouTube gives an overview of what this free online audio editor can do. Its appearance resembles Pro Tools, and it offers some great, basic functionality that I’d recommend anyone looking to get their feet wet in home audio production should check out. I haven’t had time to spend with it myself, but I plan to.

Early in the week I got a chance to have a chat with Zack Perl. If you get the chance, check out the story about him on the IPR alumni blog. He’s doing some cool work now. If you know Zack, you should stay in touch with him; he’s a great guy to network with.

On Nov. 11^th, IPR is planning a special celebration to recognize the life of Jack Robinson. Jack was one of the Co-Founders of IPR, and he played a key role in IPR’s birth. Please take the time to learn about Jack and what he meant to IPR. This 2009 blog post about remembering Jack is worth a look as well. To my IPR peeps: it’s good to know your history!

Check out further reading by browsing the links below. If you stumbled upon this blog post, and you’d like to know more about how IPR can help you prepare for a career in the media arts, go here to request more information.

This wraps up the wrap up. Happy Halloween everybody!

MON.

Post Magazine highlights some of the features in newly released PT 10 – APE, SDVM

Poison face copyright lawsuit – MEB, APE

How Do We Benefit from Streaming? Can we? – MEB, APE

Pro Tools 10: The Details gives the top 5 under-marketed, and top 5 bummer new features – APE, SDVM

Pro Tools 10: What We Didn’t Get – APE, SDVM

TUES.

Hit Squad: Building Battlefield 3 Organically (today was release day) – SDVM, APE, MEB

Melodyne Editor v2 released – SDVM, APE

Designing sound for the “BMW tunnel experience” – SDVM, APE, MEB

Producer Frewreck on producing for Snoop Dogg – APE, MEB

WEDS.

The New Economics of the Music Industry – MEB

Free online audio editing software by Aviary: Myna (short Winksound video) – APE, SDVM

Collin McDowell of McDSP talks AAX compatibility with PT 10 – APE, SDVM

THURS.

IPR Graduate Success Story: Zack Perl – MEB, APE, SDVM

Free music software round up, week 98 – APE, SDVM

Is the film industry now making the same mistakes as the music industry? – APE, SDVM

FRI.

IPR to celebrate the life of Co-Founder Jack Robinson – APE, MEB, SDVM

Almost no filter required…

There’s a beauty in a site like this though. Soundoff.fm believes in free competition. And I like the idea because, in this environment, I can honestly see how true talent might hedge their way via “the voice of the people”, to some type of notoriety. So far, however, many of the competing artists aren’t quite there yet. But, maybe that’s the point.

It seems as if many of the Soundoff.fm artists who posted music had support systems that were a little too good. I can picture a conversation something like…

Setting: high school party

Band Guy: “what do you think of our band’s new song?”

Unassuming Girl: “Wow! You guys are awesome!” and “How did you get so good?”

Knowledgeable Bystander: “I know this cool website where all the good bands compete for votes. It’s called Soundoff.fm. If you’re good you should upload a track too.”

And the rest is history (AKA a little painful).

Judging the site by its idea instead of its content alone:

Soundoff.fm is a good idea, and I applaud their effort. I was able to sign up with my Facebook account, so there was 1) no “enter email and your desired password”, then 2) “check your email to complete account setup”, then 3) you can begin voting. I like the fact that I don’t have to store, or remember, yet another password. Special thanks to the developers for not forcing this on me.

The process for voting is simple. The site gives a clear explanation of “how it works” via a tab of the same name at the top of the page, and once you’ve logged in with your Facebook account there are two buttons: 1) upload a track or 2) start voting. I clicked “start voting”. Like every page out there requiring an account there is that annoying spam guard feature where I had to type in a sequence of coded letters and numbers, but I could actually read this one. Once I got past this, it was pretty much “game on”.

If the music on this site is a little challenged, why would I want to visit it?

Because there’s some good music here, the site is well laid out, and the idea is a good one. I read a review on Hypebot that initially tipped me off to this site a few days back, but it took me until today to actually give in and check it out. One of the commenters below the Hypebot review said something like “there are other sites that have already tried this”, and so I figured most folks already “in the know” might not actually be interested, but I wrote this so you could be the judge. Here’s another reason as well…

I’d actually like to see if any IPR students have what it takes to get some of their material voted into top positions on the site. I know you’ve got the goods to make it happen, so I’m challenging you to take your time, produce a great track, and get ready to compete. If anybody has a good idea to create an IPR competition around it, I’m game to set something up… maybe even something that brings a small reward for a job well done from the IPR side. Several of you have already taken the brave step of exposing yourself through the IPR students and alumni Soundcloud page; if there’s something there you’d like to submit, please do. When you do, keep me posted to how the experience is going for you.

You can leave your opinions and rants below or on the IPR Facebook page. I’ll do my best to respond quickly.

If you’d like to learn more about IPR degree programs, software certifications in Pro Tools or Logic, industry job opportunities and the latest IPR graduate success story, you can also visit this link to request an information packet.

Geek alerts are probably the most fun for me. I love mobile apps. for the iPhone. This week saw the announcement of SampleTank for iPhone and iPad. I haven’t used Sampletank since Pro Tools v6.x, and I miss it. Turns out I get to use it again for $9.99 (beats the 300 bones I paid for it the first time). Like most of the mobile music apps. I’m guessing this one is going to be best on iPad. It’s hard to tweak on such a small screen. If any of you have it, let me know how works on the smaller screen. I think I’m gonna wait before laying out the quan for this one.

FourTrack, by Sonoma Wire Works, gets the Geek Alert of the week “award”. Check out this short video and accompanying article to learn more. The most surprising part about this little app. is that it makes quite good use of the iPhone’s built-in microphone. The video features some musicians tracking with the app. and they used the onboard mic. for guitars. Apparently they spent hours trying to find the best sounding mic. only to discover it was right there all along. FourTrack goes for $9.99 at the app. store, but it takes up 9.4 gigs of space, which turned my smile into a frown. I own the 16 gig phone. If space is an issue, this one isn’t for you.

IKEA parts can be cheaply used to make a cool home DJ booth. This article was the cool find of the week for me. I’ve been using IKEA furniture in my home studio since 2004, but I had no idea anyone was doing anything this cool with it. Special thanks to IPR student Zach Johnson for contributing this link to the FB conversation. Turns out people have been making good use of IKEA furniture for other unique creations as well.

Every week I read a lot of things that maybe should never have gone to print. And, as it were, it’s a good thing all that gets wasted on most of these types of articles is server space. Even so, absurdity goes a long way to entertaining the masses and this is one I thought was worth mentioning. Now here’s an article that claims we can apply the discipline we learn through video game “achievements” to helping us become body builders. Two diametrically opposed activities unite for the good of mankind. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the argument being made, but it’s still hard to believe somebody took the time to hash this out in writing. It’s just my opinion folks, and you can tell me how you feel about it in the comments section (see below).

As always there are links-o-plenty for you to explore below, and I wish you well on your journey. Have yourself a great weekend, and take some time to be creative.

 MON.

Csound for Live – APE, SDVM

Creating Calvin Harris bounce-style synth sounds in Logic (video 11 minutes) – APE, SDVM

Sound design for “The Thing” – SDVM

SampleTank for iPhone and iPad- APE, SDVM

Relevant, recycled audiotut from 2009: Understanding Logic Pro’s Environment – APE, SDVM

TUES.

Overhead mic. shootout – APE, SDVM

Native Instruments 15 day giveaway – APE, SDVM

How to create a professional DJ booth from IKEA parts – APE, SDVM

WEDS.

10 minute video of Kanye song clips with a side by of the songs he borrowed samples from – APE, SDVM

Some UB 40 band members face bankruptcy – MEB, APE

THURS.

The folks at Apple didn’t want to talk about how much artists are going to be paid via the new iCloud service – MEB, APE

Is it worth it to launch a new music service in America? Yes and no… – MEB, APE

Have you ever asked yourself, “How can video games make me a better body builder?” – MEB

Rapper Common talks about working with Kanye (short video) – MEB, APE

It might be better just to use a real shaker live: shaker app. for iPhone. – MEB, APE, SDVM

FRI.

Short video of artist tracking using 4 Track recorder app. for iPhone. – MEB, APE, SDVM

iTunes still the most searched for online music service vs. Spotify – MEB, APE