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How To Setup Your Bedroom Studio On A Budget!
With the digital age upon us, the rise of the bedroom producer is here. You no longer have to go to a professional studio with all the bells and whistles to get you started on your journey into the production world and making quality material. A simple yet effective setup can support your needs as you begin to wet the beak. Whether you are producing pop, rock, techno, house, or experimental we got you covered with the basics you’ll need to get you on your way. Read more
Kyle Watson Shares His Top 6 Reasons Why CRSSD is a Must
Kyle Watson has been working hard to carve a space out of the global house scene for his own brand of house music. Sculpted from many avenues, Kyle Watson turns his inspiration into unique sounds that style after forward-thinking house music. His hypnotic sounds of basslines and drums have warranted him industry nods from popular electronic artists such as: Diplo, Chris Lake, and Gorgon City. They’ve all of who have given Kyle an opportunity to spread his music worldwide as well as allow him to become a headliner for many shows.
Beatport Launches ‘The Beatport Plan,’ Monthly DJing Plan
Beatport has launched its The Beatport Plan, a new pricing tier giving DJs access to millions of the best electronic music tracks for just $9.99/month. By integrating with Beatportâs popular DJ web app, subscribers to The Beatport Plan can instantly become DJs within their browser: no expensive DJ hardware is required.
Surface Division Welcomes New Melodic Techno Project
Coming from the Austrian Alps, Simon Meusburger has been a member of the electronic music scene since 2013 with his psytrance alias Loxias. After touring the world as Loxias, Meusberger is excited to debut his new melodic techno live project Surface Division.
Gene Farris Shares Some Productivity Wisdom for the Studio
Itâs not easy to find success in a niche genre of music, especially when itâs in its earliest stages. This was precisely the case with Gene Farris in the 1990s, when the sounds of a mysterious new type of âhouseâ music had begun rising out of the underground of his native Chicago. Inspired by this radical new sound, his path was clear: he was meant to live a life bringing it to the masses.
Electronic Duo Gusgus Welcome Another Decade of Music
Genre-defying electronic duo Gusgus recently released their Remixes Are More Flexible EP. The Icelandic duo have had a long, rich musical career and show no signs of slowing down. Over the course of more than 20 years, they have released nine albums, 30 singles and two compilations. Their world-renowned live sets continue to captivate audiences. On stage, the electronic duo Gusgus extends their tracks and warp their soundscapes in a way that is unique to each performance.
As Gusgus gets ready to welcome a new decade of sound, Biggi Veira (one half of Gusgus) shares how they’ve maintained a creative, original approach to their music throughout the years.
Meet Steve Lieberman, the Production Lighting Expert Behind Coachella, EDC and Ultra Music Festival
Lighting and audio-visuals are an aspect of event production that can at times be overlooked or misunderstood. Nevertheless, it is an important element that can make or break any event, as well as the experience overall and the lasting brand image you hope your attendees leave with. Undoubtedly, extreme technical expertise and a sense of flair are needed to pull off such a spectacle.
This particular expertise is the specialty of people like Steve Lieberman, a notable production lighting expert for music festivals and similar productions. Steve has worked on the lights and visual design of hundreds of productions, including popular music festivals such as Coachella, EDC, Insomniac, and Ultra. His is expertise drawn from years of experience, beginning in the 1990s when he started working on lighting for underground rave parties in New York.
Deadmau5 Teaches Electronic Music Production
Are you ready to learn music production from one of electronic music’s most celebrated producers?
Deadmau5 has just been announced as MasterClass‘ latest instructor for electronic music. The online education platform aims to give aspiring producers the necessary tools and skills to make it as an artist thanks to carefully selected classes spearheaded by top-tier established producers.
The Canadian producer is one of the most respected electronic music artists in the studio, capable of producing a unique sound that goes well beyond the boundaries of any one given genre. Students who enroll in MasterClass will receive intimate lessons on production, mixing and mastering at his home studio, where the artist will walk through his entire creative process from start to finish.
Deadmau5, or Joel Zimmerman as he is known to family and friends, talked about his involvement with the production class, “My MasterClass is a no bullshit look into what it takes to make great music. This class is designed for you to develop your own style and develop your own sound. If you can impact one person with your music then it is pretty much worth it.”
As you can see from the preview video below, Deadmau5’s class will be engaging, personal and will tackle in-depth subjects in a way he has never done before with any of his fans or aspiring producers.
Don’t forget to check out our 10 tips for being more productive in your home studio!
