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CD Spotlight
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Stuttgart-based, Tiefschwarz has
delivered a mind-bending, wonderfully eclectic mix for Fabric Recordings. Most mix CD's today consist of a watered down version of a DJs true club set, however,
Fabric 29 has a delicious spirit of adventure that is meant just as much for the mind as for the booty. Tiefschwarz's intellect runs rampant throughout the mix
so you have to pay attention. But don't worry, it doesn't get too heady, to the brothers from Germany, it's really all about having fun.
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Digital Spotlight
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The Beat Poet throws down "The Fear" a hysterically funny, stream-of-conscious recap of a marijuana high gone terribly wrong.
Da Poet's razor sharp lyrics keep you focused, but it's the Willy Wonka adventure that keeps you giggling and coming back for more. With tight
production that not only supports the Beat Poet's content, but also comprehends who he is, you get a great track whose chorus could easily be
the Ringtone of the Year!
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Vinyl Spotlight
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Mashtronic give the treatment to John Digweed's Warung Beach release on Bedrock. Deep Funky Progressive Electro Tech House and Peak Hour Deep Funky
Electro Progressive Tech House make this vinyl your Weapon of Choice.
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../ New Faderfox Controllers Announced
Faderfox has announced the second generation of their handmade MIDI controllers for DJs and electronic musicians. Faderfox also revealed
that the controllers, which have only been available in limited supply in Europe, now have a North American distributor. The ingenious,
over-the-keyboard design remains, but the new units have been revamped to meet the needs of Ableton Live and Native Instruments Traktor
users.
>>> FULL STORY
../ Beatport Launches Version 3.0
Beatport, the leading online music store for electronic music, has launched the third generation of its digital download service with several
enhancements and new features. The upgrades are not just for the music buyer, but also for the many labels who sell their releases through
Beatport.com...
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../ Music Trends: The DVD-Album Concept
Warner Music recently announced plans to develop and distribute a new music format dubbed the "DVD Album." The new format will incorporate
CD quality songs, "pre-ripped" digital tracks, videos, album art and other extras. Warner hopes that this new format will spark retail
sales at a higher price point. We think not...
>>> FULL STORY
../ Apple Has Only 6 Months To Introduce iPhone
Apple Computer's long rumored iPhone, must debut in the next six months or the company will risk losing its customer base as cell phone manufacturers
ramp up their music-phone offerings...
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../ Who Cares About Microsoft's Zune?
In the last couple of weeks we've been bombarded with all types of rumors and news tidbits about Microsoft developing their own "iPod Killer" named Zune.
The hubbub has reached such a din, that one would think this was the first ever incarnation of a MP3 player.
>>> FULL STORY
../ Inside The Røde/Event Merger
Røde was one of the first companies that started the value-priced, tube
microphone revolution. Before Røde, tube microphones were out of the price range of small and project studio owners. Røde came along and
created a seismic shift by offering a quality tube mic at a price point that many could swallow. Event took a similar approach to their monitors. Offer
a quality product at an affordable price to elevate the entire sector. Today, Event and Røde products can be found in studios of all sizes around
the world.
>>> FULL STORY
../ TestDrive: Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro
Usually the arrival of yet another set of earphones in our mailbox doesn't cause much of a stir in our offices, but the super.fi 5
Pro earphones by Ultimate Ears caused a quite a sensation. I was the first to get my grubby hands on the sleek metal case that housed
the super.fi Pro's and the multitude of accessories that came along for the ride...
>>> FULL STORY
../ Apple Quietly Loses Law Suit Against Bloggers
Trade Secret Misappropriation Case Against ThinkSecret Still Pending
A California appeals court, has reversed Apple Computer's win against "illegitimate news sources." Apple has done their best to keep
this slap across the face quiet, and most news sources haven't reported on how significant this win is for bloggers, online-only
news sources, and other alternative news outlets.
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../ Sound Artist Trimpin Triumphs With Der Ring
Gerhard Trimpin, a brilliant sound artist, is someone you've probably never heard of. Trimpin, who legally only goes by his surname,
has been creating brilliant music installations since he was a boy. The sound sculptures fuse mathematics, acoustic instruments and
computer-controlled mechanics into a fascinating sonic blend that never fails to inspire.
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../ Experimental Sky Orchestra Lifts Off
Luke Jerram, a sound artist, working with international hot air balloon pilot Peter Dalby and composer Dan Jones has developed
The Sky Orchestra, an ongoing research project that explores how one can perceive an sonic experience while asleep. It is an
experimental artwork bringing together performance and music to create visual audio installations within the air and within
the mind.
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../ Alienware Aurora mALX Laptop
Alienware recently introduced a top-of-the-line laptop to their family of high-end computers and we finally got a chance to check it
out up-close and personal. Dubbed the Aurora mALX, the computer boasts an enormous 19" Wide WSXGA+ Screen with a resolution of 1680 x
1050, an AMD Turion 64 Mobile ML44 2.4GHz 800MHz processor and Dual 256MB NVidia GeForce Go 7900 GTX video cards for flat out smoking
Windows performance.
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../ RIAA Sues XM Over New Inno Device
Just like we predicted when XM Satellite Radio XM announced their new Inno portable satellite radio with TiVo-like functionality,
the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is suing XM for "massive wholesale infringement."
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../ TestDrive: Reaktor 5
For many musicians who have been composing electronic music for several years, one thing is obvious, more than ever, many "new" songs
sound exactly alike. To get off the virtual synth preset train, imaginative writers are turning to sound design programs to distinguish
themselves from the pack...
>>> FULL REVIEW
../ Apple Computer Squashes Beatles
Apple Computer won an annoying, drawn-out courtroom battle against the Beatles when a judge ruled the company's iTunes Music
Store did not infringe on the trademark of Apple Corps, the Beatles umbrella organization.
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../ TestDrive: Pakatun iPod Beanie
When the iPod Shuffle first bowed, we suggested that someone make an iPod Shuffle hat to accommodate the small music player. It seemed like a
perfectly logical idea and a terrific way to manage the headphone wires when working out, snowboarding or engaging in any other energetic activity...
>>> FULL STORY
../ TestDrive: Ableton Live 5
There's plenty of exciting new action in Live 5 including automatic plug-in delay compensation, a browser search feature, improved track
tempo evaluation, track freeze, and a new time-stretch mode dubbed Complex which was developed for tempo changes during long DJ mixes.
The plug-in compensation works great especially when incorporating complicated delays that some of the plug-ins can create...
>>> FULL STORY
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