Category: Producers

Into The Lair #46 – How To Make Your Mixes LOUD!

In the 46th Into The Lair, Dave Pensado walks you through how to make your mixes loud without sacrificing dynamics or balance in your mix.


Korg Turns 50 – What’s Korg’s Best Synthesizer Yet?

In 2013, Korg celebrates its 50th anniversary. Founded by Tsutomu Katoh, Korg released their first product in 1963, the Disc Rotary Electric Auto Rhythm machine Doncamatic DA-20. In 1973, Korg introduced their first synth, the MiniKorg. Since then, Korg has had an impressive run. They’ve released a steady stream of electronic music gear, including classics like the MS-20, the PolySix, the WaveStation and the…


Let the Beat Build #5 – Harry Fraud Defines “Wavy”

Harry Fraud talks about the meaning of the term “wavy” and what it means to be a trendsetter in the truest sense of the word.


Diamond D Shows Off Vinyl Collection


Jahlil Beats Confirms ‘Watch The Throne 2′?

Jahlil Beats, the talented producer behind Meek Mill’s “I’m a Boss”, called into Philadelphia radio station Power 99 to talk with host Mina Say What. The two discussed Jahlil’s relationship with Meek and Cassidy, who are currently beefing, and specifically the track Jahlil produced for Meek, “Repo”, which goes at Cassidy. In doing so, Jahlil…


Lumineers, Kendrick Lamar, Imagine Dragons and More: The Year In Billboard’s Bubbling Under

In March, Billboard premiered the weekly “Bubbling Under” column, named after the longtime chart that tracks activity below the Billboard Hot 100. The idea was to spotlight up-and-coming acts on the verge of breakout chart action. By year’s end, it looks like the feature has served as a valuable barometer of future success. Let’s look…


MOTU MachFive 3 mixer and fx section – SoundsAndGear

Just a short video going over what I like about the fx section in MachFive 3 from Motu. The mixer is really laid out well and makes it easy to add fx and route sounds however you wish.


Musical Director Charlie Wilson (Rihanna, Justin Timberlake) – Pensado’s Place #96

Charlie Wilson, Musical Director for Rihanna and Justin Timberlake, joins Dave and Herb on the 96th episode of Pensado’s Place! The trio discuss Charlie’s path to, and working as, a musical director for today’s top acts. In this week’s Into The Lair, Dave discusses dealing with Low-End in a mix, and provides some detailed examples…


Big Fish Audio Altered Reality library review – SoundsAndGear

checking out a new cinematic element sound library from big fish audio in wav and kontakt kli format.


Sonic TALK 296- Phantom Phone Vibration

Our first topic is the light and fluffy one of the Mayan impending end of the world 10:29, then Gaz gives us his impressions of Live 9 Beta 18:05, Cubasis for iPad and a bit of predicting for next year (53:19) followed by a bit of Zedd (59:59). Finally Gaz plays us out with his latest live…