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Dubspot LA’s 3rd Wave of Teachers Announced! DJ Rap, DJ Reborn, DJ Endo, Luca Pretolesi, and DJ Dynamix
NewsWe are very excited to announce the 3rd wave of teachers for Dubspot LA! DJ Rap, DJ Reborn, DJ Endo, DJ Dynamix, and Luca Pretolesi will join our talented team of instructors in Hollywood starting this Summer!
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So You Want to Be a DJ? Friday Night DJ 101 Classes @ Dubspot!
WorkshopsLearn the basics of DJing with Dubspot’s Friday Night DJ 101 Classes, an intimate, hands-on session that takes place every Friday from 7-9 PM.
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Music Tech News Roundup: Bitwig Studio Released, OP1 OS Update, Organize Audio Units, TR-8 Hidden Features +
Music TechnologyIn this week’s music tech news roundup: Bitwig Studio is released to the public, Teenage Engineering’s OP1 gets a cool new operating system, Ken Macbeth shows us more of the Elements synth, organize Audio Units with Auganizer, and learn more about Roland’s Aira TR-8 drum machine.
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Dubspot Student Spotlight March 2014! Mio Soul, didier-michel, Mad Suspect, JINKS, DoubleTap
StudentsGet to know Mio Soul, Didier Michel, Mad Suspect, and JINKS in our In March 2014 edition of Dubspot Student Spotlight.
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Dubspot @ SXSW 2014! Jerome LOL (Body High) – Ableton Spaces Workshop Recap and Interview
Artists & LabelsIn this video recap we present highlights from the Ableton Spaces workshop with Jerome LOL at SXSW 2014.
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Creative Strategies w/ Matt Shadetek: Never, Later, Or Now?
ProductionIn his latest article on creative strategies for artists, Dubspot Logic instructor and course designer Matt Shadetek offers some techniques for overcoming procrastination and getting things done. Creative Strategies w/ Shadetek: Never, Later, or Now? Whatever stage you’re at in the process, in order to progress
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DJ QBert @ Dubspot! Interview, Workshop Recap, ‘Extraterrestria / GalaXXXian’ Prelisten!
Artists & LabelsScratch luminary and world champion turntablist DJ QBert joins us for an in-house scratch session and a sneak peek at his forthcoming Extraterrestria and GalaXXXian albums.
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Electronic Music Technology: Classic Gear Pt 6 – Roland TB-303 Bass Line
Music TechnologyIn this week’s classic gear profile, Dubspot blogger and synth guru Ross Kelly investigates the accidental fame of Roland’s TB-303 Bass Line synthesizer, and the birth of the acid sound.
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iOS Music App Roundup: Pulse Code Boom 808, apeSoft iVCS3, Mosaik Loop Warper, Sliver, Oscilab +
Music TechnologyIn this iOS music app roundup we look at the TR-808 clone ‘Boom 808′, an iOS version of the classic EMS VCS3 synth, the Mosaik iOS Loop Warper and more!
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Dubspot @ SXSW 2014! Photo Recap – Workshops, Demos, Performances, Artist Panels +
EventsThe Dubspot crew recently returned from SXSW (South by Southwest) 2014, where they participated in a series of workshops, performances and panels at the biggest technology and music fest in the West.
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Dubspot Interview: Kahn and Neek (Bandulu Records / Bristol) Talk UK Sound System Culture, and More!
Artists & LabelsIn this video interview we speak with up and coming DJ/producers Kahn and Neek about their vinyl-only Bandulu Records imprint, UK sound system culture, their collaborative projects, and more! While in New York City last year for the second anniversary
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DJ Tutorial: Phrase Mixing 101 – Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2 w/ Koolis
Video TutorialsIn this video tutorial, Dubspot Instructor and Native Instruments DJ Product Specialist Brian Koolis demonstrates phrase mixing using Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2 and Traktor DJ iPad app.
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Ableton Live Tutorial: Sidechain Frequencies with Max for Live Envelope Follower
Ableton LiveDubspot contributor Josh Spoon explains how to sidechain frequencies in Ableton Live by using the Max for Live Envelope Follower device. Many people love the rhythmic pulse of sidechaining a pad or vocal to a kick drum. Though, sometimes you
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Bitwig Studio Launch Event @ Dubspot w/ Oscar Garza, Chris Petti, Abe Duque
EventsOn Wednesday March 19th Dubspot will host a special preview of the new Bitwig Studio production software, now being shown to the public for the very first time ahead of release date (3/26/14)!
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Reclaiming the Remix w/ Maschine Ep 8: “Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka” w/ Baby Paul
MaschineIn this episode of Reclaiming the Remix w/ Maschine, Grammy Nominated producer Baby Paul revisits one of his classic “Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka” by Heltah Skeltah and O.G.C.
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Dubspot Mixing and Mastering Course Sample Lesson / Online School Preview w/ Daniel Wyatt
Mixing and MasteringDubspot Mixing and Mastering Course Designer Daniel Wyatt shares tips and techniques for improving the quality of your sub bass using iZotope Alloy 2′s Harmonic Exciter tool.
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Cardopusher (Classicworks, Struments) Talks Acid House, Music Technology, Live Performance, and More!
Artists & LabelsDubspot contributor Mike Steyels speaks with DJ and genre-defying producer Cardopusher about his latest acid project, his studio setup, and the future of live performance with his CWS project.
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Splice: New Online Technology Platform for Artists and Producers + Q&A w/ Co-Founder and CEO Steve Martocci
Music TechnologySplice is a new online technology platform that combines online file backup, collaboration tools and social feedback for your DAW Projects.
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AKAI Announces 5 New Products for 2014! APC40 MKII, Rhythm Wolf, APC Mini, MPX16 +
Music TechnologyAKAI Announces 5 New Products for 2014: “Rhythm Wolf” a new drum machine/synth, the MPX16 Sampler, and three new variations on their APC line of controllers for Ableton Live.
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Dubspot ‘Dub & Bass Master Class’ w/ Pinch and Adrian Sherwood @ Dub Champions – Cielo, NYC
Artists & LabelsIn this video recap we bring you some highlights from last year’s Dub & Bass Master Class with Adrian Sherwood and Pinch at Cielo nightclub.
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