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Sep192021 by EDM DJSNo Comments

ARTURIA’S SQ80 V NAILS THE SOUND OF THE ORIGINAL HARDWARE WITH EASE!

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Arturia SQ80 V review by Black Agent GET ARTURIA’S SQ80 V ON PLUGIN BOUTIQUE We are an affiliate of Plugin Boutique and earn a commission from sales. Promoted Post HISTORY Arturia’s SQ80 V is Ensoniq’s classic SQ-80 reimagined for convenient use in your DAW. The ESQ-1 and SQ-80 featured Digital Oscillators run through Analogue Filters, one of the first to do this. Its low bit sampled waveforms made for a sound all their own. The SQ-80 is the updated version of the ESQ-1, featuring additional waveforms, an added disk drive, a better sequencer and a keyboard with Poly Aftertouch, which was a first at that price point. THE SOUND OF THE SQ80 V Arturia’s SQ80 V nails the sound of the original hardware units with ease. When ported over sounds from the original, it has that so

May212021 by EDM DJSNo Comments

SONIBLE RELEASES SMART:EQ 3 AND IT’S A GAME CHANGER!

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Sonible smart:EQ 3 Sonible just released version 3 of its acclaimed smart:EQ plugin. We already loved version two, but this new one is a real game changer. Whereas previously, you would set EQ settings per track, now the plugin let’s you mix up to six tracks automatically. You tell the plugin what types of source material you are working with, and you layer the different parts in order of importance. Then at the push of a button, smart:EQ 3 will apply the perfect EQ settings for each track and balance them out between each other. After that, you are still able to tweak to taste every possible setting you can think of. If you already own a previous version, for a limited time, you can get a deal on the upgrade. Features High-resolution Precision at the Push of a Button Achieve spectr...

May212021 by EDM DJSNo Comments

WANT REALLY LOUD MASTERS WITHOUT LOSING QUALITY? TRY NEWFANGLED AUDIO ELEVATE!

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Elevate Mastering Bundle The market for mastering plugins is ever evolving, and the approach to different solutions is vast. Of course you can buy many individual processors that let you tweak exactly to your taste, or you can go the AI route where the plugin itself determines the best mastering setting for you using a set of sub modules. Newfangled Audio’s Elevate combines the best of manual tweaking together with a flavor of AI which they call the brain. So let’s dive deeper into Elevate. The UI is clean and well organized. You can switch from the standard black background to white, which may be more easy on the eyes if you spend a lot of time behind the DAW. Within the main window, you can find four sub modules: the filterbank, the limiter/EQ, the transient shaper and lastly

May152021 by EDM DJSNo Comments

THE FAVORITE MUSIC PRODUCTION TOOLS OF PORKY PAUL

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Please tell our readers a little bit about your background. I started making music back around 1989 but was the Drummer of a gigging Indie Dance Band, where the Bass & Beat was the back bone of the tunes. What is your favorite piece of hardware gear to work with and why? I really like my Roland JD-Xi, It’s got some timeless old school House & Drum sounds. Is there a specific VST plugin that radically changed your workflow? Nugen Mastercheck Nugen Mastercheck [Mix and Master for the listener – directly to Apple, Spotify, DAB Radio and TV specifications, MasterCheck will immediately reveal how your audio is going to sound to the listener, allowing you to produce with confidence and certainty.] Do you have a specific workflow when it comes to creating tracks. For instance, do

May22021 by EDM DJSNo Comments

THE FAVORITE MASTERING TOOLS OF MATT DAVIS

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Matt Davis mastering engineer/acoustic engineer at Hacienda Mastering and Hacienda Acoustics Please tell our readers a little bit about your background. I’m a mastering engineer/acoustic engineer at Hacienda Mastering and Hacienda Acoustics, based out of Orlando, Florida. I am a graduate of University of Miami’s Music Engineering undergraduate program with a focus on electrical engineering, and NYU’s Music Technology graduate program. I’ve assisted Bob Katz at Digital Domain for the past four years, and am a lecturer at Full Sail University. What is your favorite piece of hardware gear to work with and why? My sound system and the listening environment I’ve designed for it to live in are the greatest assets to my studio and inform more of the outcome than an

Apr302021 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Smooth Operator is an Intelligent Signal Balancer

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The team @ Baby Audio is excited to share their new plugin with you! Smooth Operator combines equalization, spectral compression and resonance suppression into a singular creative experience that’s instant and intuitive. Use it to perfect your tonal balance and add clarity. Smooth Operator Its spectral detection algorithm adapts to your audio 44,100 times per second and automatically eliminates fatigued frequencies. This gives you full control to shape your signal and bring out more definition. Intro Offer The regular price for Smooth Operator will be $69, but it’s currently on intro sale for $39.

Apr292021 by EDM DJSNo Comments

G-Sonique releases Darker Techno Instruments plug-in & bank for Win & Mac

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Darker Techno Instruments Darker minimal techno needs synths, melodies and pads too! G-Sonique darker techno instruments is a collection of high quality techno synthesizers, hits, bells, drones, donks, instruments, voices, melodic persuasive hits, effects, noises, leads, plucks and pads. From modern sounds to 80’s vintage darkness. Ideal for minimal techno, dark Detroit / Berlin techno, modern raw hypnotic techno but can be used in various styles like: film music, industrial, neurofunk drum and bass, electronic body music, dark ambient etc. Featured highlights: – 32 high quality multi-octave instruments with class A audio interpolation/resampling included in bank (client can choose and download selected instruments with his credits) – LFO Modulation with depth and rate k...

Apr192021 by EDM DJSNo Comments

THE FAVORITE PRODUCTION TOOLS OF HENRY VENGEANCE

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Hi Henry, thanks for doing this Q&A. Please tell our readers a little bit about your background Hi Wilf, Thanks for having me! I guess I started as a raver back in 1991 going to legendary NYC clubs like Limelight and The Tunnel, then went to College at Ohio State and met Titonton Duvante and Kevin Kennedy. Then back to NYC and started working at Instinct Records (Moby, Prototype 909) doing marketing. From there I was invited to open up Intergroove US as the managing director and build out their distribution nationwide launching labels like Noom, Time Unlimited, Plastic City, Le Petit Prince, State of Mind, Eukatech, Molecular, Tortured, Fine Audio, Soap, Monoid, Potential, Contrast, and hundreds of others importing records from our parent companies in Germany and the UK. After that, I...

Nov242020 by EDM DJSNo Comments

THE BLIPBLOX – A UNIQUE SYNTHESIZER FOR ALL AGES – FOR THE AGES

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During these last two decades, electronic music has been gaining steady ground in popularity. After a first surge during the last twenty years of the previous century, the USA slowly warmed up to all the different electronic sounds that were coming from Europe. Ultimately resulting in a thriving domestic movement of producers and DJs who are pushing their own unique sounds within the genre. Coming to the point where kids now prefer to be a DJ rather than to play guitar in a band. This increase in popularity also created a broader market for synth manufacturers. Brands like Korg, Roland and Behringer all increased their production lines to cater to this crowd, and even modular synthesis has become more mainstream. With all these developments, one would think it would be easy to find a toy ...

Aug102017 by EDM DJSNo Comments

DJ JOUNCE EXPLAINS SIMPLE TECHNIQUES EVERY ELECTRONIC PRODUCER COULD USE

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DJ JOUNCE recently took the time for a Facebook Live video where he highlighted important techniques he used in producing his latest release 'MURDER THE TRACK' in Ableton Live. recently took the time for a Facebook Live video where he highlighted important techniques he used in producing his latest release 'MURDER THE TRACK' in Ableton Live. For any melodies or leads, Jounce explained the importance of having different layers and components to create a full sound and variety in what might otherwise be a repetitive house track. He likened it to a conversation, where you want to give different parts a chance to talk so it's not a boring one dimensional discussion. When one or two elements are in the spotlight, other elements step back until it's their turn. The timing should match and

Jun12013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

DANCE PRODUCER SHARES EDM PRODUCTION TRICKS

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Danceproducer.net is the International Network for dance producers. The goal of the website is to develop producers within dance from house to hardcore, we have no boundaries! Danceproducer.net had got great tutorials for every producer; FL Studio, Ableton Cubase and more are some of the tutorials we explain. Danceproducer.net will also have some great ‘studio interviews’ with the best producers of the world. They will tell you how they work and how they got successful. Also they will show you some interesting producing techniques and tricks. Danceproducer.net will also have interviews with A&R managers of all kinds of exciting labels. The A&R managers is the most important person for you because he or she needs to listen to your mus

Apr102013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

BREAKING NEWS: KORG RELEASES VOLCA SERIES!

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] Three true-analog synthesizers with built-in sequencers to generate the ultimate analog leads, basses, and rhythms Following in the footsteps of the monotron, monotribe, and MS-20 Mini analog synthesizers, Korg announces the volca series. volca is a new lineup of EDM production tools comprised of three distinct models: the volca Keys lead synthesizer, the volca Bass synthesizer, and the volca Beats rhythm machine. These powerful and fun-to-use true-analog devices deliver a diverse array of fat sounds that can be obtained only from an analog synthesizer. Each is also equipped with sequencing/recording capabilities for intuitively generating performances. Multiple volcas can be used in tandem via the vintage-style sync in/out, and with your favorite DAW s...

Feb232013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Gear Review: Vintage Machinez Volume One and Volume Two

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[wp_ad_camp_2] MODERNBEATS is the to-go-to sample and loop store for producers around the world. If you are a producer in need of fresh sounds, you should check them out. [wp_ad_camp_1] Hammarica.com got the chance to test the Vintage Machinez Volume One and Volume Two sample libraries. These sample libraries were specifically made for EDM, Trap and techno production. The Vintage Machinez soundsets contains 36 different kits carrying a total of 1,056 samples. Each kit is separately arranged into presets for easy loading into all major software samplers. Native formats include HALion, EXS24,... The quality of the samples is great and it's a superb tool to enhance your production work without the need to buy all the expensive vintage drum machines. CONTAINS Over 1,050 Anal

Jan242013 by EDM DJSNo Comments

BREAKING NEWS: KORG UNVEILS MS 20 MINI @ NAMM

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[wp_ad_camp_2] [wp_ad_camp_1] After lots of rumors, Korg finally reveiled its new flagship synthesizer, the 2013 revamped Korg MS 20 under the name of the Korg MS 20 Mini. The Korg MS 20 Mini packs the same sound of the original in a smaller package with added bonus of midi and USB! Korg MS-20 mini Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Features: The legendary 1978 Korg MS-20 analog synthesizer reborn Built to 86% scale, making this MS-20 more portable than ever Provides powerful vintage sound, from deep, growling basses to crisp, rounded leads Two oscillators with ring modulation provide a wide range of sound Envelope generators with delay and hold add exciting motion to your tone VCA (Voltage Controlled Amp) maintains the original basic design, but modified to reduce ...

Oct222012 by EDM DJSNo Comments

Hammarcia.com Daily DJ Interview: Roger Linn

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[wp_ad_camp_2] Technically speaking, Roger Linn is not a DJ. Far from it essentially. Yet his creations are cheered by generations of DJs and other types of musicians. Roger Linn is a designer of high-tech products for musicians. Among his celebrated work we find the legendary Linndrum and Akai MPC 60 drum machines. More recently he released the Tempest drum machine in cooperation with Dave Smith. We're delighted to have him for an interview with us. [wp_ad_camp_1] Roger, the true digital sound and functionality of the LinnDrum (and other contemporaries like the DMX) is absent from newly manufactured hardware units today. Do you think there is a market or possibility of a new, high-end digital drum machine incorporating a similar technology being released in the future? RL: Regar...