Month: September 2014

Is Automated Online Mastering Any Good?

Is automatic online mastering any good? Mastering Engineer Ian Shepherd, who recently shared a series of videos on creating a home mastering studio, looks at LANDR, an instant online mastering service….


Listen To Luke James’ Self Titled Album Before Its 9/23 Release

New Orleans newcomer, Luke James, is about to make his debut on Universal’s Island Records with his self titled album in about a week and so far, so good. The singer has worked with Justin Bieber, Brittany Spears, and Chris Brown, and now he’s ready to take the spotlight, front and center. The album is…


Loop Editor 2 ‘The Perfect Replacement For Apple Loops Utility’

Audiofile Engineering has released Loop Editor 2 – a is powerful Mac music loop editing tool for musicians and engineers that they describe as “the perfect replacement for Apple Loops Utility”….


Lil B designs Basedmoji app, which is exactly what it sounds like

“COLLECT THIS APP AND SPREAD AROUND THE WORLD!” Thank you, Based God: Lil B has gotten into the app game with Basedmoji, which — as the name suggests — will allow you to use Lil B-themed emoji on your iPhone. As he writes in the App Store blurb: “This Is A Very Rare App Designed…


Music Essentials: Benji Boko

Hailing from Brighton, U.K., Benji Boko has crafted a niche in the ever-changing genre of electronic music….


Jay Z And Beyonce Ready To Follow Up Their Tour With An Even Bigger Surprise

Amidst rumors that they may have a new child on the way, and after a summer full of what now appear to be faux divorce rumors, Jay Z and Beyonce are the subject of yet another rumor. This time, its about their professional lives and not their personal lives, as DJ Skee breaks the news…


Getting The Most From Amp Tone Controls

I’m always kind of baffled when I hear a band live and there’s no separation between instruments, especially between guitar players. Then I think back to when I was a young player and remember, “They just don’t know how to set their tone controls yet.” For too many players, setting those amp tone controls is…


Sony Forecasts $2 Billion Loss as Smartphone Problems Pile Up

Great strides from Chinese rivals and “strong, innovative products” by Apple and others is blamed for expected loss. “The changes are very rapid and dramatic,” says Sony president Kazuo Hirai….


Snoop Dogg shocks fans after homophobic slur appears on his Instagram and Twitter

Snoop Dogg has shocked fans after a homophobic slur aimed at another Instagram user was reportedly posted onto his account. According to Buzzfeed, an image lifted from another user’s Instagram account appeared on the rapper’s own account last night, showing two men hugging. It was accompanied by a homophobic caption….


Turn Up Tuesday Music: Wave Chapelle x Go Out And Get It

If an artist’s hunger had a sound we’re sure it would sound a lot like what new acquisition to Yo Gotti’s CMG label, Wave Chapelle is bringing to the table. If you’re not familiar with the Milwaukee native a great start would be a the CMG compilation Chapter 1 Mixtape. He  went in for the…