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Ardour updated to v2.8.7
4th February 2010: Ardour has been updated to v2.8.7. This is a bug fix release almost exclusively focused on Mac OS X. These fixes enable correct operation and use of several families of AU plug-ins, including those fr...
Ardour updated to v2.8.7
Notion Music releases Notion SLE for Vienna Special Edition
3rd February 2010: Notion Music has released Notion SLE, a special version of the Notion3 scoring software that is customized for Vienna Symphonic Library's all-in-one orchestral collections, the Vienna Special Edition ...
Notion Music releases Notion SLE for Vienna Special Edition
GenieSoft releases Overture v4.1.0 and Score Writer v4.1.0 Patch 20
2nd February 2010: GenieSoft has released Patch 20 for the Windows versions of Overture v4.1.0 and Score Writer v4.1.0. Changes and Improvements in Patch 20: Fixed some jumping around while editing on large scores that...
GenieSoft releases Overture v4.1.0 and Score Writer v4.1.0 Patch 20
Nassen updates RaX'n'TraX to v1.3.3
2nd February 2010: Nassen Software Development has updated RaX'n'TraX to v1.3.3 Changes since v1.2.4: MultiCore support (see setup). BugFix linear recording. UI-Modular rewritten. UI-Linear rewritten. VST-param ...
Nassen updates RaX'n'TraX to v1.3.3
Freak Show Enterprises updates JambaLaya to v1.3
1st February 2010: Freak Show Enterprises has updated JambaLaya to v1.3.0, which is now compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Key changes include: Hierarchical menus for Audio Units. The instrument and effect...
Freak Show Enterprises updates JambaLaya to v1.3
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New Public Video - FL Arpeggiator

Another old tutorial that finally went public. This one was VIP only since 2007! This one is long winded as many of my older vids are so bear with it or move to the last couple minutes to hear the "impressive" arpeggio in action and see if knowing this stuff is worth the 20 minute investment.

This is a good way to get some complex sound and motion into your song without a lot of effort.  

 

You can talke about FL Studio Arpeggiator video here in the forum

New Public Video - FL Arpeggiator
Free VST Effect - The Warbeats Loudness Maximizer

Warbeats Loudness MaximizerThe Warbeats Loudness Maximizer is a Look-Ahead Brickwall Loudness Maximizer with a clean transparent sound. It is designed to retain the original character of the music as much as possible even at high compression levels.

The Warbeats Loudness Maximizer was designed to work with every audio software that supports VST2.4 plugins.

This plug-in is being given out to all Warbeats family members for free! Thats right VIP and non-VIP all get this little gift free!

Download the Warbeats Loudness Maximizer

You can read amore abou tthe plugin at the Warbeats Loudness Maximizer Informatino page.

Free VST Effect - The Warbeats Loudness Maximizer
JZM got jacked. Limited time promotion.

Longtime Warbeats mod and boss File Moderator JZM got robbed. The thief took a bunch of his gear and now he's out of commision. He can't make beats and he can't moderate the files.

At Warbeats we like to take care of own so in order to raise some funds and help him get back to beat making, we are having a special promotion.

For a limited time, you can subscribe to VIP for 3 months and pay the price of 2 months. So what would normally cost you $45 will only cost you $30 and keep you VIP through the rest of winter and into the spring!

If you want to participate and help Warbeats and JZM, just go to the Get VIP page and select the Go VIP Special Offer - Help JZM Promo and subscribe.

Thanks y'all

JZM got jacked. Limited time promotion.
Help my wife win a facebook contest!

If you have a facebook account I would appreciate if you guys help my wife win this contest. Just go to this page and choose that you "like" her picture of the design.

http://bit.ly/4C2SCX

Update: For every 50 "likes", I will add +1 to everyone's DL points until the end of Februrary. Tell your friends!

Thanks fam!

On another note, if you are in the mood for a little bit of NFX wisdom not related to music, check out my post on Filters Of Perception Explained.

Help my wife win a facebook contest!
Congrats again to MdL - Goes Platinum!

I've been following MdL for years. First as a member here at Warbeats and watching his growth as a musician and beat maker. His talents have taken this young producer pretty far and his journey is still at the beginning.

We are very happy to hear MdL is now a big part of a RIAA certified platinum album worldwide. He writes on his youtube page:

I'm really excited to be a part of such a successful music debut, Justin Bieber's "Down to Earth" from his album, My World. Since its release, My World peaked at #1 in Canada, #6 in the U.S., and has sold over 1 million units- earning an RIAA Platinum certification.

Aside from it being Justin's "favorite song on the album," the New York Times called it "uncomplicatedly beautiful and earnest," while the Boston Globe, Washington Post, and Toronto Star regard it "the best on the album."

Now that Justin's commercial success has been established, what do you guys think is in store for his future? I'm curious to know your thoughts, please share and discuss if you'd like.

Remember, like myself, Justin attributes much of his success to his YouTube fans. So here's to my continuing thanks for your support and motivation along the journey!

www.mdlproductions.net

My congratulations to you Mason, keep it up and on behalf of myself and  the Warbeats family, I wish you continued success.

Congrats again to MdL - Goes Platinum!
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Rekkerd
Prime Loops releases Ghetto House Grooves
Prime Loops has released Ghetto House Grooves, a collection of construction kits with urban, latin & UK funky flavoured loops.
Prime Loops releases Ghetto House Grooves
Intermorphic updates Noatikl to v1.5.1.2 and Mixtikl to v2.0.1.4
Intermorphic has released version 1.5.1.2 of Noatikl and version 2.0.1.4 of Mixtikl, two generative music tools for Windows and Mac.
Intermorphic updates Noatikl to v1.5.1.2 and Mixtikl to v2.0.1.4
Mokafix Audio updates Blue Reeds and Glue Reeds to v1.5
Mokafix Audio has released version 1.5 of Blue Reeds and Glue Reeds, two electric piano emulations for Windows.
Mokafix Audio updates Blue Reeds and Glue Reeds to v1.5
Tonehammer releases Riq Drum
Tonehammer has released Riq Drum, a percussion sample library for Kontakt.
Tonehammer releases Riq Drum
Yonac Software releases OttO
Yonac Software has released OttO, a Live Sound Reversal and FX Gizmo for Apple iPhone/iPod Touch.
Yonac Software releases OttO
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Sounds And Gear
Vir2 Instruments Mojo horn section plugin review
Today I’m checking out another instrument Big Fish sent over, from Vir2. Ever since I got it I’ve been playing with it, it’s a dedicated horn instrument called Mojo. Every time I used to buy a new keyboard workstation, I would always checkout the brass/horns.  Some of them had great sounding brass sections, and others were okay. In [...]
Vir2 Instruments Mojo horn section plugin review
IK Multimedia’s Groovemaker iPhone app is pretty dope
Okay, I will admit I had dismissed this little groove making application from IK Multimedia. For one, it was only available for an iphone/ipod and though I had plans to purchase an iPod touch specifically to test and use the various music applications, I don’t have one yet.  I could “borrow” my son’s but you know…that [...]
IK Multimedia’s Groovemaker iPhone app is pretty dope
Native Instruments Urban Arsenal 2 Kore Soundpack review
Today I want to checkout Urban Arsenal 2 from Native Instruments, one of their Kore soundpacks they sent over for review. You may wonder why I chose to go with part 2 first instead of part 1…well I figured part 2 was the newest and probably improved on a lot of things they received feedback on [...]
Native Instruments Urban Arsenal 2 Kore Soundpack review
Chopping samples manually in Ableton Live and assign to drum rack
This is just a quick video showing how to chop samples manually in Ableton Live then assigning them to a drum rack. It’s a quick way to slice samples and still have control over your sections.  I showed how to automate chopping in the video how to use ableton live to chop samples like an mpc. This [...]
Chopping samples manually in Ableton Live and assign to drum rack
Big Fish Audio Plush RnB Sample Library review
Oh did you think I forgot about ya! Did you think it wasn’t time for Big Fish Friday! Oh yessssssssssssssssssssssss This week we checking out a collection they sent over called Plush! What is Plush? Plush is a smooth sexy gumbo of Sade meets Maxwell while listening to D’Angelo and Musiq Soulchild battle it out! Yes, it’s RnB, yes it’s [...]
Big Fish Audio Plush RnB Sample Library review
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Harmony Central
Parker Guitars Announces General Availability of the Adrian Belew Signature Fly Guitar
Parker Guitars Announces General Availability of the Adrian Belew Signature Fly Guitar
Rivera Amplification Unveils SilentSister™ Isolation Cabinet
Rivera Amplification Unveils SilentSister™ Isolation Cabinet
JBL Bags Presents Revolutionary Sub Transporter Bag with Built-in Caster Board
JBL Bags Presents Revolutionary Sub Transporter Bag with Built-in Caster Board
Numark Announces NS7 Controller For Serato Itch Available Worldwide March 24, 2009
Numark Announces NS7 Controller For Serato Itch Available Worldwide March 24, 2009
2009 Guitar Workshop Plus Program Announced
2009 Guitar Workshop Plus Program Announced
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FP - DAW Software
Presonus Studio One
Anyone hear of it? Have any experience with it? I've used it for like 5min at my engineer's...
Presonus Studio One
i really need help with this...
so i already posted a question similar to this a bunch of times... i need to know if theres a...
i really need help with this...
What stock plugins do you always use in FL?
I discovered Soundgoodizer and this thing is nice! There is so much though so I was wondering if...
What stock plugins do you always use in FL?
Potential Swith to Mac-Logic and Ableton Question
Over the past couple months I have been traveling and going to different studios. At the time away...
Potential Swith to Mac-Logic and Ableton Question
my first beat machine
I want to buy my first beat machine, I want it to have the functions of stretching samples (real...
my first beat machine
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Crate Kings
9th Wonder To Beatmakers: “You Gotta Do More Than Beats”
Producer 9th Wonder discusses auditioning beats for Jay Z, working with Erika Badu, and teaching music history.  Later 9th goes on to talk about the importance of saving older work and doing other thing besides making beats. I made the actual beat for Erykah Badu’s honey seven years ago.  That’s why I say, everybody save your [...] Related posts:
  1. Kev Brown On Soulja Boy, 10 Minute Beats, and $200 Beats
  2. Erykah Badu – New Amerykah: Part One (4th World War) Review
  3. Boi-1da Interview: Producers vs Beatmakers, Career Goals
9th Wonder To Beatmakers: “You Gotta Do More Than Beats”
Dot Da Genius Creates A Beat In Studio
Producer Dot Da Genius shows off his studio setup while highlight the process of creating a new instrumental track from scratch. [via HHM] Related posts:Dot Da Genius Interview: Kid Cudi, Music School, Preferred EquipmentDot Da Genius x Kid Cudi Roland MV-8000 Beat MakingChad (Neptunes) In The Studio: Crates And Synths Related posts:
  1. Dot Da Genius Interview: Kid Cudi, Music School, Preferred Equipment
  2. Dot Da Genius x Kid Cudi Roland MV-8000 Beat Making
  3. Chad (Neptunes) In The Studio: Crates And Synths
Dot Da Genius Creates A Beat In Studio
Common Describes J Dilla’s Personality & Musical Legacy
Common describes J Dilla’s personality, style, and influence, then explains the late producer’s musical legacy. [via FWMJ] Related posts:Waajeed On Detroit’s Musical LegacyJ Dilla Leaks Cause Estate To SufferCommon Day Officially Declared By City of Chicago Related posts:
  1. Waajeed On Detroit’s Musical Legacy
  2. J Dilla Leaks Cause Estate To Suffer
  3. Common Day Officially Declared By City of Chicago
Common Describes J Dilla’s Personality & Musical Legacy
Exile & Teeko Live Practice Session
Producers Exile and Teeko unite for a live, on-stage practice session. Related posts:Exile x DJ Day – D-Train Practice SessionExile x DJ Day Live Fat Beats PerformanceTeeko Reworks “Rockit” Live @ Lousiana DMC Regional Related posts:
  1. Exile x DJ Day – D-Train Practice Session
  2. Exile x DJ Day Live Fat Beats Performance
  3. Teeko Reworks “Rockit” Live @ Lousiana DMC Regional
Exile & Teeko Live Practice Session
DJ Revolution: Electro-Funk & Early Career
DJ Revolution performs a live set while artist Chadwick paints in the background.  Revolution then goes on to explain how he became involved in DJ‘ing and his all time favorite DJ, Jazzy Jeff. This right here is dedicated to all my old school electro-funk heads. For more info from the DJ, read the Crate Kings interview with DJ [...] Related posts:
  1. Dâm Funk Explains The Funk, Digging, Good Music Karma
  2. Kev Brown Breaks Down His Early Career
  3. DJ Revolution – King of the Decks Preview + Commentary
DJ Revolution: Electro-Funk & Early Career
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Sample Simple
iPad Specs and iPadKillers
There is more than one tablet coming out this year and two of them really got me interested. But first, here are the specs for the iPad. The ExoPC and the HP Slate are set to release in 2010. Both of them run Windows 7 and that is already saying a lot. It says that [...]
iPad Specs and iPadKillers
Beatmaking on the Apple iPad Tablet
If you have purchased Beatmaker for the iPhone or iPod Touch, it will run on the iPad. So right away, we know that you can make beats and sample on the iPad. That is good to know. The iPad has more to offer than the iPod Touch though, in that it is faster and has [...]
Beatmaking on the Apple iPad Tablet
Apple iPad Specs
So the iPad has been released so of course the specifications are available. They can be found at: http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/ The processor runs at 1GHz, which will be plenty considering the dedicated manner in which the iPod Touch, iPhone and now the iPad run.  There is no word yet on exactly how much RAM the iPad has, hopefully [...]
Apple iPad Specs
Beatmaker 1.3.5 Released Today
Intua has released and update to Beatmaker today, and answered one of my wishes that should have been on my Beatmaker Wishlist. That being keyboard style composition. You can now select a pad with a sound you would like to tune up and down across the 16 pads, select Mode, hit the down arrow and [...]
Beatmaker 1.3.5 Released Today
Apple Releases Tablet “iPad”
A lot of buzz has been circulating for about a year and now you know its here. The iPad. There are so many possibilities. We already know it plays HD video and can do what an iPod can with a larger screen. It has greater potential for interfaces because of the extra space to put [...]
Apple Releases Tablet “iPad”
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Traxmusic Reviews
9 Soundware Releases Drum Ultrabeat
Drum Key by 9 Soundware is a collection of presets for the Ultrabeat drum synthesizer within Apple Logic Pro. The drum kits in this sound set are based on two models. Both synthetically executed, one echoes the structurally simple electronic sounds of drum machines, and the other is inspired by the sound of acoustic drum [...]
9 Soundware Releases Drum Ultrabeat
n-Track Studio v6.0.6 released
n-Track, the first software for consumer market that supports the VST3 plug-in standard Upgrade to the new 6.0.6 version is free for existing v6 users. n-Track Software announces today the release of version 6.0.6 of the n-Track Studio music recording and editing software www.ntrack.com The update, free to existing v6.x users, adds support for the latest version of [...]
n-Track Studio v6.0.6 released
Crysonic releases spectralive NXT v3
CRYSONIC RELEASES THEIR FLAGSHIP PRODUCT SPECTRALIVE NXT V3 AUDIO PLUGIN for Mac OS X and PC Third Generation Intelligent Spectral Audio Vitalizer | Enhancer Adelaide SA (September, 18, 2009) – Crysonic today announced the release of SPECTRALIVE NXT V3 and availability in Native Mac OSX AU,VST (PPC /Intel Mac) and PC VST formats. Spectralive NXT V3 is [...]
Crysonic releases spectralive NXT v3
Voxengo Polysquasher 2.1 released
Voxengo Polysquasher version 2.1 update is now available for download.  Voxengo Polysquasher is a mastering compressor plug-in for professional audio and sound production applications, available in AudioUnit and VST plug-in formats, for Mac OS X and Windows computers. Version 2.1 update includes the following changes: * Ratio can now be entered without the trailing “:1″. * Loudness bursts [...]
Voxengo Polysquasher 2.1 released
Steinbergs Cubase Essential to v5
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH is pleased to announce an update to its Cubase Essential Personal Music Production System to version 5. Offering a streamlined feature set that offers newcomers to Cubase a comprehensive set of composing, recording, editing, and mixing capabilities, the new version includes a range of functions from its extremely successful sibling, Cubase [...]
Steinbergs Cubase Essential to v5
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Hip Hop Makers
Dot Da Genius Working on a Beat
Dot working on a track at HeadBanga Studios … it was so hot the fire dept was called!!
Dot Da Genius Working on a Beat
Jermaine Dupri & Brian Michael Cox Make a Beat
Brian Michael Cox starts the beat, with piano, strings, and JD comes in to lay some drums. Jermaine Dupri also shows off some of his vintage music equipment where he gets some drum sounds from. [...]
Jermaine Dupri & Brian Michael Cox Make a Beat
Objektiv One “Everywhere A Million” MPC 1000 Routine
This is the first video I have seen from Objektiv One, but he has put together a pretty cool routine on the MPC. Check it out. [...]
Objektiv One “Everywhere A Million” MPC 1000 Routine
Tha Trickaz – “MEGAPHONE” Teaser
Tha Trickaz appear to be coming out with a CD or DVD of some sort, and here is the promotional teaser for it.    
Tha Trickaz – “MEGAPHONE” Teaser
Ski Beatz – Unique techniques with Ableton Live
Ski Beatz, who has produced for Jay Z, Mos Def, AZ, Foxy Brown, Lil’ Kim and more. Shows how he produces beats with Ableton Live. [...]
Ski Beatz – Unique techniques with Ableton Live
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Mac Audio Guy
-Monitor-the MacAudioGuy Podcast #49 How To Start Your Own LEGAL Internet Radio Station
In this episode of Monitor, I explain how you can sart your own legal Internet radio station. Using Loudcity.com legal licensing and Nicecast and Shoutcast broadcasting software.
-Monitor-the MacAudioGuy Podcast #49 How To Start Your Own LEGAL Internet Radio Station
-Monitor-the MacAudioGuy Podcast #48.Auto-Tune®, Good or Evil?
In this episode of Monitor, I discuss the good, bad and the ugly sides of using auto-tune. Auto-Tune® is a product from Antares that corrects pitch in music performances. I also discuss GarageBands built-in enhance tuning feature. And I take a quick look at the new Melodyne Studio plug-n, which can correct individual notes with-in a chord.
-Monitor-the MacAudioGuy Podcast #48.Auto-Tune®, Good or Evil?
-Monitor-the MacAudioGuy Podcast #47.Audio For Video Basics
In this episode of Monitor, I discuss recording audio for video or location sound. I talk about the different sound elements of dialog, narration,ambience,room tone and effects. I also talk about location recording equipment including the differences between shotgun, lavaliere, stereo condenser and hand held microphones and balanced vs. unbalanced systems. Finally I discuss wired, wireless and second-system sound and time code.
-Monitor-the MacAudioGuy Podcast #47.Audio For Video Basics
-Monitor-the MacAudioGuy Podcast #46.Interface Face-Off
In this episode of Monitor, I give an overview of audio interfaces and help you pick the right interface for your needs.
-Monitor-the MacAudioGuy Podcast #46.Interface Face-Off
-Monitor-the MacAudioGuy Podcast #45.Automation Man!
In this episode of Monitor, as part of series of audio basics, I explain Audio and MIDI Automation and why it will make you a rock star.
-Monitor-the MacAudioGuy Podcast #45.Automation Man!
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Mix Magazine
Keith Klawitter Announces Formation of KK labs
Keith R. Klawitter, a professional audio veteran and well-known founder of loudspeaker manufacturing company KRK Systems Inc., announces a new venture: KK labs. The new company, based in Huntington Beach, Calif., is focused on the design and manufacture of high-end audio products for the recording studio and live professional markets.
Keith Klawitter Announces Formation of KK labs
CD Review: Various Artists: Crazy Heart Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Deluxe Edition (New West)
Mix Editor Barbara Schultz Reviews Crazy Heart Soundtrack CD
CD Review: Various Artists: Crazy Heart Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Deluxe Edition (New West)
Audio Plus Now Distributing Vovox Audio Cables to U.S., Canada
Audio Plus Services in Champlain, N.Y., the distributor behind Focal Professional in North America, today announced that it has begun distributing the Vovox line of Swiss-made, premium-quality cables for two distinct market segments in the U.S. and Canada. The Vovox Link Series of cables have silver-plated, oxygen-free copper conductor cable cores, while the Vovox Sonorus line offers ultra-pure copper cores.
Audio Plus Now Distributing Vovox Audio Cables to U.S., Canada
Wireless Deadline—Public Comment February 22
When the FCC announced on January 15 that all professional wireless users had to be out of the 700MHz spectrum by June 12, 2010, it wasn’t unexpected, but it did set in motion a series of deadlines for public comment, licensing and database creation/monitoring. The first deadline, for public comment on the expansion of Part 74 license eligibility, is February 22.
Wireless Deadline—Public Comment February 22
Eventide Names Sweetwater Sound 2009 Dealer of the Year
Eventide has named Sweetwater Sound its Dealer of the Year for 2009. Ray Maxwell, Eventide vice president of sales and marketing, presented the award to Sweetwater founder and president, Chuck Surack, who accepted on behalf of his entire staff at the 2010 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim.
Eventide Names Sweetwater Sound 2009 Dealer of the Year
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Sound On Sound
Apple iPad launched
-- After months of speculation, Apple have finally announced the iPad. It has a 9.7-inch backlit screen, a 1GHz A4 processor, and comes with 16, 32 or 64GB flash storage.
Apple iPad launched
Heaps of awards
Shock win for British artist/producer at 2010 Grammys
Heaps of awards
NAMM 2010: Waves announce four new products
New bundle, Artist Signature, Artist Modelling and more
NAMM 2010: Waves announce four new products
NAMM 2010: Kurzweil SP76 II (Video)
Stage piano
NAMM 2010: Kurzweil SP76 II (Video)
NAMM 2010: Muse Research MuseBox (Video)
Hardware plug-in host
NAMM 2010: Muse Research MuseBox (Video)
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