Fresh from Dubspot
Dubspot Original Programming: ‘Paul vs Paul’ Pt 5 – Rap Voices, DJ Techniques, Handshakes +
Artist & LabelsDubspot presents Paul vs. Paul–a series of humorous father and son debates about pop culture, lifestyle, and music production. In this episode, the duo debate topics such as rap voices, DJ techniques, the use of gating, and handshakes! In this
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Creative Strategies for Music Production w/ Shadetek: Facing The Void (The Icarus Deception)
ProductionIn his latest article on creative strategies and motivation, Dubspot Logic instructor and course designer Matt Shadetek discusses Seth Godin’s latest book, The Icarus Deception, and the idea of facing the void of possible failure as a necessary process for
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New Waldorf ‘Rocket’ Hardware Synth! Overview by DJ / Producer Mike Huckaby! Dubspot First Look
Music TechnologyRenowned synth manufacturer Waldorf has just released their new USB-powered monophonic synthesizer which offers the company’s signature sound in an affordable package. Detroit’s Mike Huckaby drops in with his thoughts about this pint-sized powerhouse.
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iOS / iPad Electronic Music Producer Special: Apogee, IK Multimedia, Tascam, Korg +
iOSMusic production on the iPad and iPhone have come a long way in the past few years, making your imagination the limit. Take your on-the-go creations to a professional level with these audio and MIDI interfaces for iOS devices…
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Music + Video Collaboration Project: DJ Kiva’s “Chief Among Chiefs” w/ Jawwaad
VisualsDubspot instructor DJ Kiva and video producer Jonkerz collaborate on a unique music video inspired by our Visual Performance course designers V. Owen Bush and Benton C. Bainbridge.
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April 2013 Newsletter: Student Spotlight, Harvard, CON[TRAP]TION April Fools
FeaturedCheck out Dubspot’s April 2013 Newsletter for the latest video tutorials, upcoming events, artist features, job opportunities and info about upcoming courses including Music Production w/ Ableton, Logic, Maschine, Sound Design, DJ, Turntablism, and more!
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Dubspot EDU Sessions at Harvard – DJing and Music Production w/ DJ Shiftee + Dan Freeman (4/6)
EventsJoin us for the DJ / Producer workshops at Harvard University on April 6 featuring Dubspot instructors and Harvard Alumni DJ Shiftee and Dan Freeman..
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Dubspot NYC Ableton Live User Group w/ Tunde Adebimpe (TV on the Radio) + Dan Freeman (4/9)
EventsAttention New York Ableton users! On Tuesday April 9th from 9:15–11pm, our Dubspot Ableton User Group continues with instructor / host Dan Freeman (C0m1x) and special guest Tunde Adebimpe (TV on the Radio)…
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Video: Shiftee Takes Native Instruments ‘Traktor DJ’ App for iPad on a Tour of Berlin
iOSNative Instruments has just released a clever new promo video for Traktor DJ for iPad which features Dubspot’s very own DJ Shiftee showcasing some of Traktor’s key features. DJ Shiftee takes a tour of Berlin and shows some of the creative possibilities that the app brings to portable DJing
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Sound Design Tutorial: Using Native Instruments Massive to Create Sub-Heavy Kick Drums
Sound DesignIn this tutorial, Dubspot’s sound design course designer and instructor Evan Sutton discuss basic kick drum synthesis using Native Instruments’ Massive. This can be a useful production technique for everything from techno to trap. Also, this is a universal technique
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4 Music Documentaries To Inspire: Dub Echoes, Marley, Sound City, Searching for Sugar Man
FilmsSometimes the best kick of inspiration is hearing someone else’s story. We’ve rounded up four recent music documentaries that shed light on the creative process and can be viewed from your couch (to extend a recent theme here on the blog).
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Logic Tutorial: Use Your iPad As A Second Monitor + Create A Touchscreen Arpeggiator!
Logic ProIn the second part of this two-part video tutorial, Dubspot instructor and course designer Matt Shadetek shows how to control an arpeggiator in Logic’s Environment using the iPad as a second monitor. In this video we’ll continue using the iPad
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CON[TRAP]TION Turns Any Song Into Trap! New VST Plug-in… Dubspot April Fools! #damnson
Music TechnologyconTRAPtion is one of the most innovative VSTs to come out in recent memory, a plug-in that can take any song and convert it into trap! Created by Icelandic software company Polarfoils Industries, conTRAPtion combines elements of Southern rap music
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Hatcha @ Dubspot – DJ / Dubstep Pioneer (Kiss 100 / Sin City / Rinse FM / Big Apple / Tempa)
Artist & LabelsDubstep pioneer DJ Hatcha stopped by Dubspot headquarters in NYC recently to talk about the beginnings of the deep bass movement, how far it has come, and where it is going.
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Electrix Tweaker – High Performance MIDI Controller for Ableton Live, Traktor +
DJ / ProducerThe Electrix Tweaker is a new MIDI control device that was created in partnership with Livid Instruments and aimed at DJs / producers with a user interface that is easy to use and flexible for multiple applications such as Traktor Pro and Ableton Live.
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