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Mary Anne Hobbs US Tour Presented by Dubspot, w/ Gonjasufi, Lorn, Take + more
EventsWe are quite proud to announce that Dubspot is the presenting sponsor of Mary Anne Hobbs’ THE ROAD WARRIOR TOUR which kicks off on April 13 in North America. The tour is a mixed series of solo performances and curated showcase that features Gonjasufi, Lorn, Take, Strangeloop, and other special guests.
[read more...]Mixing & Mastering Video Tutorial – Dubstep Bass Compression w/ URS
FeaturedIn this new tutorial, Dubspot Instructor and Mixing & Mastering engineer Daniel Wyatt explains and demonstrates how to compress dubstep wobble bass in Ableton Live utilizing the LA-2A convolution compressor the URS Classic Console Strip Pro. Wyatt takes a low
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Sabo – Exclusive Moombahton Mix + Interview | Dubspot Podcast 14
Artist & LabelsDJ Sabo’s name and his Sol*Selectas label have long been held in high esteem with the alternative Latin club music scene, and he’s now a driving force behind the young moombahton movement. Although he recently relocated to LA from NYC,
[read more...]Traktor Pro 2 is Out! DJ Craze on Native Instruments: Maschine + Kontrol X1
DJ Tips & TricksIn this brand new Native Instruments promo video, 5x DMC World Champion DJ Craze performs a brilliant new turntablism routine utilizing NI’s next generation of Traktor Scratch DJ gear, including the just released Traktor Scratch Pro 2 along with Maschine and Kontrol X1.
[read more...]How to Sync Traktor Pro 2 + Ableton Live – Pt 2: Routing Audio | Dubspot’s DJ Endo
DJ Tips & TricksAs Digital DJing is evolving, DJs are looking for new ways to improve their DJ setups, and are looking for new Hybrids of technology to use when they’re performing live and in the studio. Being a Traktor specialist, I frequently get DJs coming to me asking me “How can I get Audio from Traktor into Ableton Live?”
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Dubspot Selections 005: Burial, BNJMN, Artifact, Pinch & Roska, Baobinga & Hyetal
Artist & LabelsThis week’s Dubspot Sound Selections features a new tune from one of Dubstep’s truest voices and most beloved producers Burial, new deep house/techno flavors BNJMN, and a set of collaborations between Pinch & Roska and Baobinga & Hyetal.
[read more...]Ableton Tips Week 8: Auto Filter, Audio Effects Rack – Boreta (Glitch Mob +)
FeaturedIn this week’s Ableton Live tutorial, Professor Nalepa shares a tip he learned from Justin Boreta of The Glitch Mob at the Dubspot Ableton Live 8 Tour workshop in Los Angeles. The technique involves creative use of the Auto
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Nguzunguzu – Dubspot Q&A: Talk DJing, Diversity of Sound, more
Artist & LabelsIf you find it a bit difficult to pin down the sound of Nguzunguzu, well, that’s sort of the appeal. The duo, who loosely describe their music as ‘global club’, are not interested in everything sounding the same.
[read more...]DJ Shiftee, Qbert, Rafik & Traktor Pro 2 – Breakfast of Champions Breakdown
DJ Tips & TricksDubspot’s very own DJ Shiftee demystifies Qbert’s Breakfast of Champions; the incredible performance video which dropped earlier this month featuring Qbert, Shiftee, and Rafik getting down on Native Instruments Traktor Pro 2 gear. Shiftee explains the process and demonstrates the individual parts each performer played.
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Dubspot Selections 004: Thom Yorke, Burial, Four Tet, Photek, Derringer +
Artist & LabelsThis week’s selections feature a collaboration between Burial and Thom Yorke on Four Tet’s label, Dubspot graduate Jeff Derringer dropping some dissonant techno for Perc Trax, otherworldly Dubstep from Innasekt, and a new EP from none other than Photek!
[read more...]Logic Pro Video Tutorial :: Playing Melodies w/ Vocal Samples
FeaturedIn this tutorial, producer/DJ and Dubspot Senior Logic Instructor Matt Shadetek shows you how to manipulate, re-pitch, and process vocal samples using Logic Pro 9’s ESX24 Sampler and Pitch Correction plug-in. Utilizing one of the vocal samples that comes with
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Liondub Interview & Exclusive All Vinyl Mix: Dubspot Podcast Series Revived!
Artist & LabelsLiondub has been active in New York for a couple decades. Whether it be through deejaying, making beats, running a label, or writing graffiti, he’s certainly left his mark. As a label boss, he has dropped important releases such as
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10 ways you can help Japan | Earthquake Relief Options
EventsWe’ve been watching the news closely over the past week with sadness and anxiety as Japan was shook by a massive earthquake that has been the talk of most news outlets. Our condolences and thoughts go out to those affected
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Ableton Tutorials Week 7: Vocal Effect Techniques (Radiohead, Nosaj Thing)
FeaturedIn this week’s Ableton Live tutorial, Professor Nalepa demonstrates three effect techniques for spicing up your vocals. Inspired by the field trip his Advanced Tech class took this week to Low End Theory to catch a secret DJ set
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Dubspot Sound Selections 003: Black Chow, Four Tet, Daphini, Jori Hulkkonen, Melé +
Artist & LabelsThis week’s selections features new music from Four Tet and Daphini (Daniel Snaith, better known as Caribou), Black Chow (Kiki Hitomi and Steve Martin aka The Bug), Finnish tech/house legend Jori Hulkkonen, Dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson guest appearance on a Hiatus track, young British producer Melé
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