France’s proposed new tax on smartphones may end up helping the music industry. On Friday morning, culture minister Aurelie Filippetti discussed the proposed new 1% tax on smartphones, tablets, e-readers and computers and said the money raised could go to embattled music retailers. “It could lead to a fund that would finance record stores in…
Live 9 407: Remixing in Live – 1. Introduction
Live 9 407: Remixing in Live by Olav Basoski Video 1 of 30 for Live 9 407: Remixing in Live Having remixed just about everyone, from Armin van Buuren to Moby, Olav Basoski is the virtual wikipedia of remixing: This guy knows it all! Preparing a song for the dance floor is not an easy…
The Concept Of EQing The Mics
We’ve all been taught that in order to get the most natural sounding recording, we should move the mic first if it doesn’t sound right, then change the mic if that doesn’t work. Most experienced engineers will only resort to EQ (at least more than a touch) as a last resort. But there is another…
From A Rock Star To Living In A Van Down By The River
We so revere our heros, especially the ones that helped us through our formative stages of youth. It’s difficult to imagine that anyone with a song played on the radio then or now is living anything less than the American dream of fame and fortune. After living in Los Angeles for more than half of…
An Interview with Chris Rolls, a musician and current music editor for MP3.com
In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org – Chris Rolls, a music editor for MP3.com, talks about his job and about the South By Southwest music festival. Chris Rolls is a musician and current music editor for MP3.com. [ArtistsHouseMusic]
Pretty Lights Talks About His New Approach To Making Records
Electronic Artist & Producer Derek Vincent Smith Talks about his new approach to making records, taking on a completely new and revolutionary approach to sampling by recording his own records and sampling from his own works. Dare we say, this gentleman right here is pushing the boundaries of electronic music far beyond any limit we’ve…
Survivng Doors members planning Ray Manzarek tribute
Surviving Doors drummer John Densmore says he and guitarist Robby Krieger are planning a tribute event for their late bandmate Ray Manzarek, who died of cancer back in April. Densmore had only recently reconciled with both Robby and Ray before Ray’s death, and he tells RollingStone.com it “really feels nice to connect again.” He adds…
Sound Design Tutorial: Layering Drums – Native Instruments Battery 4 w/ Evan Sutton
In this tutorial, Dubspot Sound Design instructor and course designer Evan Sutton (aka Astrolith) shows how to layer drum sounds using Native Instruments’ Battery 4. Layering is the spice of life. There are many reasons to layer drum sounds. We can add rhythmic complexity to a sound, which can lend to the groove and improve…
Bono joins Tony Bennett in campaign to prevent U.S. gun violence
Legendary crooner Tony Bennett has recruited Bono as the latest celebrity to join his Voices Against Violence campaign. The campaign, which was initiated by Bennett and his son Danny, advocates for common-sense gun laws and encourages people to raise their voices and tell their elected officials that “enough is enough” when it comes to gun…
Black Sabbath Gets First Ever #1 U.S. Album
“13” is proving to be a lucky number for BLACK SABBATH. OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI and GEEZER BUTLER have scored their first-ever U.S. #1 release in the legendary band’s 45-year career with their album, 13. Produced by Rick Rubin and released June 11 on Vertigo/Republic, the album sold more than 155,000 copies in its first…
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