DJ TechTools sits down with LA based beatmaker and Brainfeeder crew artist, TOKiMONSTA to discuss some of her favorite tools, influences, classical music background and approach to remixing and playing shows.
TOKiMONSTA Talks Tech
October 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hurricane Sandy Aftermath: Emergency Tips, How You Can Help + Photos
October 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
Here are some of the resources and efforts being organized around Hurricane Sandy’s devastation in the New York Metropolitan region, an area with a population well over 20 million residents. There is a lot of ground to cover and clean up will take quite a while. If you have any recommendations on additional tips, post them up in the comments.
This Week’s #freesamplefriday Roundup
October 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We’ve got your Halloween week treats right here! It’s our weekly #freesamplefriday roundup filled with one-shots, loops, samples and clips including an All Hallows Eve sound set for you in case you’re in the mood to make some dark and creepy tracks.
► Just Like Flying – Phil Painson Mix
October 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Start off your week with this 30 minute energetic and soulful, deep tech house ear break from Phil Painson.
Live Coverage: Hurricane Sandy Hits The East Coast – Storm Streaming + Webcams + Apps + Resources
October 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hurricane Sandy AKA ‘Frankenstorm‘ is on its way up the East Coast and the full moon forecast calls for it to combine with a couple of severe weather systems in the Northeast that according to experts is threatening to be ‘the storm of the century’. With the U.S. Presidential Election just days away, this event will no doubt be a major disruption.
Your First Look At Ableton Live 9 & The New Push Instrument
October 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With 1.7 million Ableton users and 90+ user groups around the world, including our very own Ableton Advanced Users Meetup next taking place in NYC and live on the web November 1st, it’s no surprise that the buzz surrounding the new Ableton Live 9 release and the new Push instrument has been building.
Lulu James – Be Safe
October 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Check out the new video for ‘Be Safe’ by Lulu James. The track is forthcoming on Black Butter Records November 19th and was produced by Hostage & Kidnap Kid. For more Lulu, 2 more cuts from her Rope Mirage EP follow.
► Gilles Peterson’s Time Out Mix
October 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Just in time for worldwide DJ and BBC Radio 6 Music Show presenter Gilles Peterson’s NYC gig at NYC’s Le Poisson Rouge tonight, come’s this mix of smoothed out tunes.
This Week’s #freesamplefriday Roundup
October 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Time for more free samples, sounds, bits & instruments, here are the latest Shocklee approved picks…if you make some cool sounds, post up your links!
Sample This – New Movie Trailer For One The Most Sampled Breakbeats Of All Time
October 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
Sample This is a documentary about The Incredible Bongo Band, a 1970′s band project that produced a song called ‘Apache‘ which became one of the most famous and most sampled b-boy breakbeats of all time.
