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Tech Tuesday: Harmonic Mixing is KING!
I do not consider myself a great DJ at all. I have dabble in many aspects of the field for 13 years now. One thing that has always perplexed me and been a big thorn in my side is when you go to mix 2 songs that you know have beats that are easily mixed but for some reason they sound awful together. It didn’t always make sense until one day I read about how many of the best Electronic DJs not only worry about BPM but also the Key in which the song is played.
Years of musical training all made sense at that moment. When someone sings a song off key, like a friends in the car, it sounds terrible. We all have experienced that. So why would it be the same for 2 songs that get mixed together.
Now if most of you are like myself, you don’t have the time to worry about this.
So in comes Yakov Vorobyev and his company Mixed In Key, LLC. A program I have been working with for over a year now.
It’s a pretty simple and straightforward program that can figures out the Temp and Key of every MP3 or WAV file you have. It will then place it’s analysis in the BPM and Comments section of your file and will then come up in any Software program you use. I have tested it with Serato, Traktor and Numark Cue. The video below is a bit chessy but informative.
The purist may get angered by this but as for I am all about spreading this simple process in order to hear more cleaner Mixtapes and Sets while out at the Local Dive! Also, on a side not, think about all the DJ AM/Crooklyn Clan mash ups you can make that will actually sound right together!
It’s supporters are impressive too from Kaskade to Blank & Jones to Deep Dish and Pete Tong. Amazing DJs with amazing talent.
The site explains it all and has great tutorials. There is no need for me to go into detail about how to use. But for a simple investment of $58, your current and future fans will be thanking you and in turn Mr. Vorobyev for this wonderful creation! Check it out now!!!!
New Music Monday: Jockin’ MSTRKRFT, John Legend and Jay-Z
New Music is Everywhere nowadays. Everyday, Radio is proving that it serves no purpose. Some may argue with me on this but at least when I head to the clubs in LA, more and more I ma noticing that the DJs and the crowd are beginning to know the Jams bumping throughout the net. Case in point, MSTRKRFT, which should be a household name for every DJ by now. You should be playing at least one of their remixes or originals in your set regardless if you spin Hip-Hop, Electro, Top 40 or Indie. People go nuts. On that note I give you their latest remix of John Legend’s jam, “Green Light.” If you haven’t got this yet then download it. Also attached are some other tunes you should enjoy. Have fun!
John Legend Ft. Andre 3000 - Green Light (MSTRKRFT Remix)
New Jay-Z. You may have this but if not then get on it! His best track in years!
Jay-Z- Dope Boy Fresh (Jockin’ Jay=Z)
Flufftronix posted this up and I like it:
Hostage is one of my favorite Electronic artist. Check out his latest mix and track, which uses a sample from my favorite group of all time.
Hostage- Rooted
Hostage - Summer Holiday Mix 2008
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New Hollywood Holt & Kanye West Videos: HOLLYWOOD!!!
WATCH IT NOW!!! ENJOY AND GET TO KNOW HOLLYWOOD HOLT!!!
Kanye West “Champion Video” Official Directed by NEON from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.
2 Many DJs: Their Weekend Never Dies
2 Many DJs Live at Vanguard LA Playing Raven by The Proxy
This past Monday I had the opportunity to witness 2 Many DJs aka some of the guys from Soulwax courtesy of Scion and iheartcomix. I will say that this was one fo the most amazing gigs I have been to in years. Some DJs play what the people want to hear. Some DJs think they have to be avante and hip playing only the latest tracks and what they think is cool. Then there are those rare few who can do both all while playing the emotions of the crowd. This is what we saw. I posted some videos from my Canon SD750 Elph, so they aren’t the best but enjoy.
In 2 weeks, Soulwax will be releasing their much antcipated Documentary, Part of the Weekend Never Dies, where one camera followed them around for 120 days straight of non-stop performances and DJ gigs. From what I have seen so far, this will be a must see for all DJs and Music Artists. A glimpse into what it really takes to make it big across the world! If you own an xbox you can get the video now in full HD on xBox live!
If you haven’t check them out yet then head over tho their site right now, WWW.SOULWAX.COM!!!!
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No commentsLos Ninos tan Cheveres!
The Cool Kids are at it again. If you don’t know then your probably aren’t….won’t say it. THAT’S STUPID is their latest Mixtape take hosted by Mondo Fresco from Power 106 FM Los Angeles! Download it now and get DOPE FRESH! Click on the link below!
http://www.zshare.net/download/14580043b6909190/
No commentsNew Music Monday: NOVA Edition
I have music for the masses this week. For all 2 of you that read this! Hi Aaron and Reed! Ha! So enough of the small talk and let’s give you the free music and mixes that will inspire your week.
Second, last week MixRev favorite KLEVER, we jock the dude too much but it’s because of his greatness, posted a new Mix in honor of a new ATL club night TOPLESS! KLEV always kills it so go grab the mix now and jump on your bed and start a pillow fight with your girls!
Last, SRC Records, home to some of the coolest Record people ever, has signed ASHER ROTH, another great white hope for Hip-Hop. Now I am not going to lie, I haven’t heard too many of this kids tunes but I like it and some blogs I trust have been buzzing about it. So due to the fact I love Steve and the rest of his crew, I know this Suburban Rap could be the next Hype to bring some hopeful change to the boring Mainstream game! The best part is yet to come, DJ Drama and Cannon have just released a mixtape titled “ASHER ROTH: The Greenhouse Effect.” Not sure which green they are talking about but it’s free so give a spin and take my advice. Don’t sleep on this!
As for now this will be all my free albums and mixes for the week. But I will have another post later with my Tuesday picks to get and some other new LEAKS floating around the net! Check it yo! I am out! Look out for Reed’s dope post above to come!
Viva el NOVA!
No commentsFlufftronix: On A Tuesday Afternoon! Late but not sorry.
We are a bit late on our new Music posts this week and for that I do apologize. On that note, I feel we shall make it up to you with this, 2 new mixes from Mike aka “Flufftronix” who was the VIP DJ at our Heist party last fall in the NYC. This dude from Indiana is funny and fresh with his mash up mixes and blends. For all you dance and hip-hop heads go check out his latest remixes on his MySpace, especially the Dead Prez mix. Nice! Give him a small donation and he will even hook you up with a nice 320kbs version of it. If you are in Cali this week, he has a few dates you where you can check him out at.
SUMMER TRANSIT INSANITY MIX VOL. II
Stream/Download: http://www.divshare.com/download/4747462-290
Alternate: http://www.flufftronix.com/summer-transit-2.mp3
Track List
1. Cazals - Somebody Somewhere (Lifelike remix)
2. Prince - Controversy
3. Cryptonites - I Can’t Give You (Kill the Noise remix)
4. Laurent Wolf - No Stress (Anton Wick remix)
5. Chromeo - Fancy Footwork (Laidback Luke remix)
6. Underworld - Ring Road (Fake Blood Remix)
7. South Rakkas - Mad Again (Boy 8-Bit Remix)
8. When Saints Go Machine - Kids on Vacation (Zombie Disco Squad remix)
9. Daft Punk - Alive (New Wave Final Mix)
10. Sluttt - Stop Copying Me
11. DJ King Tutt - Evolution
12. Chris Lake - Changes (Dirty South remix)
13. Fake Blood - Fake Blood Theme
14. Dead Prez - Hip Hop (Flufftronix Ghetto House remix)
15. Kid Cudi - Day ‘N’ Nite
16. A1 Bassline - Girl Thing
17. Pop It Off Boyz - Crank Dat Batman (Starkey Adam West mix)
18. Rico Tubbs - Super Sharp Remix Man
19. Moulinex - Love Juice
20. Gwen Stefani - 4 In The Morning (Thin White Duke mix)
21. Who Da Funk - Shiny Disco Balls
22. Mathhead x Passions - Turn the Music Up
23. The Whitest Boy Alive - Golden Cage (Fred Falke remix)
24. DJ King Tutt - Still Rolling
25. Cadence Weapon - House Music (A1 Bassline remix)
26. Treasure Fingers - Cross the Dancefloor
27. Steve Angello & Sebastian Ingrosso - Be (DJ Sega remix)
28. Pryda - Muranyi
29. ??? - Keep The Fire Burning
30. Vinyl Fever - The Prophet
31. Deekline & Wizard - The Prophet
32. Shameboy - Heartcore (DIM remix)
UNRULY RECORDS RADIO MIX
Stream/Download: http://www.divshare.com/download/4617139-60b
Track list: http://www.flufftronix.com/unruly-records-radio-mix
Here are some fun remixes for your mixing pleasure:
Mediafire: Flufftronix - Shark Attack (Ruff Cut)
Mediafire: Dead Prez - Bigger Than Hip-Hop (Flufftronix Ghetto House Refix)
And here are some updated words from our friend and amazing DJ!
COMING SOON
The mastered version of my Dead Prez remix will soon finally be available (big thanks DJA, the master of mastering behind most Mad Decent and Flamin’ Hotz releases) and my Treasure Fingers remix. My tracks are getting radio support from Mark Ronson and BBC Radio 1 DJs Kissy Sell Out and Annie Mac and it’s damn exciting. My debut EP’s still in the works, and expect much more East Coast dj slots from me once this Philly move happens (I love you Bloomingon but I must set you free).
Thanks everyone! Get in touch if you need anything,
Michael / Flufftronix
Rad Summer Owner / Iheartcomix DJ
michael@flufftronix.com
myspace.com/flufftronix
So hit him up and make this man known! He is a genius!
No commentsThe Chuck Taylor
Every year since the eighth grade I have owned at least one pair of these shoes. Thanks Kurt Cobain! Ha! They are the Godfather of Classic sneaker. A shoe no true sneakerhead can not have in his collection.
So I was on Eastbay last night, why, I don’t know since I am a broke mofo, but I saw this cool contest they are doing. You design your own Chuck Taylor, and they will sell it for you. The requirement is that it has to contain 2 of the following aspects to its design. Music, Fashion, Sports and Art. Not a hard concept. But the cool part is you can use an Adobe program to design it, not some online template crap.
So if you are into this kind of stuff, then click the picture above and check it out! I am doing it for fun!
No commentsNew Music NINdays!
So I felt like adding to the New Music Monday’s gig by adding my post on something new and free to download.
This morning Trent Reznor decided to celebrate Cinco De Mayo be giving us his latest Nine Inch Nails album, THE SLIP. This one is a non-instrumental record. I like that. The amazing thing is you can dowload it for free and in the format and sound quality you choose. Ah Trent you are beginning to amaze me again.
I have already given it a spin in iTunes and it has some good tunes, especially for all you remixers out there!
So for all you Dance DJs, Rockers or Music Fans click on the pic below and just download it. It’s free. What more could you ask for.
Prince: A Symbol To Dance Music
Prince killed it at Coachella this weekend. That inspired me to try and inspire you all to throw a Purple Track into your mix this weekend! Enjoy!
