Edd takes a look at a couple of modules from Happy Nerding – the Super Sawtor and the FM AID [Sonic LAB]

Learn more about Dubspot’s DJ Program: http://bit.ly/dsdjprogram The “stop and drop” technique is a simple DJ transition made popular by hip hop DJs which allows you to transition between tracks quickly without much blending involved. Not limited to hip hop, the technique can be applied to any genre of music and is a worthwhile addition…

http://SoundsAndGear.com – checking out the latest mobile accessory from IK Multimedia, the iRig MIDI 2. It’s a universal mobile MIDI interface that works with iOS, Mac, and PC devices. It’s also the first mobile MIDI interface compatible with Apple’s Lightning connector. I”ve been using the original for years and love it, this one keeps it…

The first in a four-part series about mixing acoustic singer-songwriter music. In the first video, we’ll take a look at how to mix an acoustic guitar. Song is ‘Chosen’ by Jeris Haulbrook Software/Plugins: – Avid Pro Tools – FabFilter Pro-Q – Waves CLA Guitars…

Exceptional Week-Long Music Production Seminars http://www.mixwiththemasters.com The MIX With The MASTERS Seminar Series is a chance for recording and mixing engineers to come and work closely with A-List record producers, engineers and mixers and improve their skills in music production. The events take place in the outstanding Studio La Fabrique, in the South of France….

The A&R Report had the pleasure of linking with the CEO of one of the hottest independent labels in the world, Funk Volume CEO – Damien Ritter. While out in LA we linked up with the young executive to speak about his recent success. Funk Volume is a label co-founded by American rapper Hopsin and Damien…

Shine Bright.   Nearly 18 years after his death, ‘Pac’s still selling music. Recently, his 5th studio LP, All Eyez On Me, has surpassed 10 million copies in sales making it his second diamond certification. hhnm [RapRadar]

Evaton Technologies has released the RF Nomad Voltage Controlled Shortwave Receiver – a new Eurorack synthesizer module. Here’s what they have to say about it: Hissy interstation audio. Squealy heterodynes. Fading stations. Atmospheric noises. Faint voices in foreign languages from distant broadcast stations. Fire and brimstone. It’s all in there, just like your granddad’s old tabletop shortwave….

Update: Lollapalooza has released the following statement regarding Friday night’s incident: “Late Friday night, we learned of an incident involving an artist and a security guard on site. Since then, we have been in contact with those involved and the authorities, as we work together to resolve the situation. As always, our top priority is to…

Long the staple of sketch shows and comedy performances, amusing parody versions of hit songs often had to be changed just enough from the original track to stay on the right side of the law (a different melody here, a new harmony there), but that’s all set to change. Back in 2010, ‘Newport (Ymerodraeth State…