Month: October 2012

Soundiron Rust 3 metallic perc library review – SoundsAndGear

Checking out this metallic/found sound percussion and sound design library from Soundiron for Kontakt and WAV format.


Madonna named as biggest-selling female singles artist of all time

Madonna has been named as the biggest-selling female singles artist in UK chart history. New data from the Official Charts Company shows that the ‘MDNA’ singer, often dubbed as the Queen Of Pop, has shifted over 17.8 million singles in the UK since releasing her first track, ‘Holiday’, in 1984. She claimed her first UK Number One single…


Calvin Harris: ‘Collaborating with Rihanna changed absolutely everything’

Calvin Harris has said that working with Rihanna was “the best thing” that could have ever happened to him. Speaking to the Sun, the Scottish DJ said that working with the pop megastar “changed absolutely everything” and was the biggest boost he could have given to his career. Harris will release his third studio album ’18 Months’ next week…


New iTunes Still in the Works

Many may have been left scratching their heads following Apple’s iPad Mini conference after a new version of iTunes failed to make an appearance. The new digital music player was announced in September and said to be available this month – but no mention was given to iTunes at Apple’s most recent event. But Apple still has its music…


It’s Contagious: Taylor Swift Is Withholding Her Latest Release from Spotify

This is now a recurring trend for superstar artist releases, and a serious problem for streaming services.  Immediately after release, Taylor Swift’s Red is unavailable on Spotify, as well as Rhapsody, Deezer, and other on-demand streaming services.  Separately, iTunes is plucking another plum placement, and offering strong positioning. The obvious takeaway is that Swift, like…


Game Talks “Jesus Piece” Concept and Features and Why “Life Is Good” Is the Best Album Out

This week, Game made headlines for the controversial artwork for his fifth album, Jesus Piece. Yes, the combination of religious and gang imagery is stirring, but according to the Compton MC, it’s for good reason. He promises that Jesus Piece is the best album of his career. Game recently got on the phone with Complex…


Layoffs at Universal, EMI Distribution and Nashville Offices

The Universal Music Group is consolidating its music distribution companies and its Nashville country music labels following its merger with EMI recorded music. According to sources, nearly 60 people were let go:nearly 50 from distribution and almost 10 from Nashville. Though the majority of those laid-off were with EMI, some Universal Music employees were let…


Pensado’s Place #88 – Bobbi Lombardi, Sr. Manager of Product @ Avid

In the 88th episode of Pensado’s Place, Dave and Herb are joined by Bobbi Lombardi, Senior Manger of Product Management at Avid! Bobbi is responsible for some of the biggest advances in DAW technology including (but not limited to) the Pro Tools HD hardware and software system, Mbox interfaces, Eleven guitar processing and interfaces, and…


Creating Rises and Sweeps in Ableton Live

Point Blank instructor Ski Oakenfull who will be demonstrating the Point Blank Riser Max for Live device and showing you how you can incorporate it into a track.


Benny Blanco with The Source

Benny Blanco speaks to The Souce TV about growing up and learning about producing and recording with Wiz Khalifa.