Released to the public earlier this week, Mixed In Key’s Mashup is a new simple audio program designed around the creation of super simple key-matched mashups. In addition to taking a look at the software’s features and foibles, we challenged some of the DJTT staff to try and make their own mashups with the tool in under ten minutes – read on for the results and reviews. The process of getting started with Mashup is super simple. First, drag the tracks that you want to mash up or...
We break down the best beat-makers on the internet. If you want to produce high-quality music, these are your best options. If you’re already producing music, you’re probably using one of these programs. Robust and creative, Ableton tends to attract the most professional musicians. It has everything a music producer needs, including real-time editing, high-quality audio recording, and several powerful synthesizers. Thousands of hours of work have been invested into this beat making...
Dear Native Instruments (and Serato Audio Research, Atomix Productions, M-Audio, Ableton AG, etc): It’s the holiday season again, and this year, we wanted to write you a letter to ask for something special – software updates! We’ve been very good this year: practicing regularly, trying out near gear, playing gigs, buying controllers, making mappings, recording mix tapes, so we feel like it’s time for some solid presents. Cue Point Names and Colors – Earlier this year,...
Ableton Live is a remarkably powerful DJ tool, but people usually associate it with complicated layers of effects and loops. Those DJs that are more familiar (and possibly more comfortable) with a two decks and a mixer paradigm need not be afraid. Today’s article covers a very creative way to set up Ableton Live in a two deck fashion with two effects processors (in this case, Korg Kaoss pads) as your “decks” with a standard DJ mixer in between them. As you can see above,...
Better Music Distribution is very pleased to announce the latest releases from our partner Cinematique Instruments. DRUMBOXES is a brand new drum modules line by Cinematique Instruments and is now available as individual Kontakt* Instruments. The first two available drum modules are Rude Boy and Electro Partner. Each one is now available for only $49.00 or as a bundle for $70.00 from www.bettermusicdistribution.com THE CONCEPT: The basic principle of DRUMBOXES is a...
Better Music Distribution is very pleased to announce the latest release from our partner Sound Magic, the Lucky Bean Piano, a virtual German vintage upright, with a mellow, resonant and superb sound created with Sound Magic?s NEO Hybrid Modeling Technology. The sound of Lucky Bean Piano comes from a German vintage upright, with a mellow, resonant and superb sound. Expertly tuned by technicians, this vintage upright maintains an amazing quality of sound. Not sound like a grand piano, but...
Bluezone Corporation is proud to present Ibiza Lounge, the new reference for composers of Lounge, Ambient and Chill Out. This pack gives you the essential ingredients for composing professional tracks across many genres and styles. It was recorded and mixed with numerous high quality professional effects such as delays, reverbs. Ibiza Lounge is the natural follow on from the Filtered Keys and Downtempo Box packs. This innovative pack features effects processing from some of the most high...