Archive for October, 2007.

DeeperSoul Session 72

Posted by admin on October 19th, 2007 under Club Dance Music

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Dj: Gene King (Genetix)

Affiliation: Shines Records

Country: Canada

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Sunshine Anderson ” Force Of Nature

Bernard Badie & Dajae ” Tonight

DJ Romain - Back From Japan

Kerri Chandler & Monique Bingham ” In The Morning

Manoo ” Agoe

Gene King Ft. Sacha Williamson ” That’s Enough For Me

Studio Apartment Ft. Monique Bingham ” Found Him

BLVD East ” Mototronic

Larry Heard - The Sun Can’t Compare

Nikki Costa ” Everybody Got Their Something

InnerFace ” Free Yourself

Jovonn ” Can’t Hold It Back

Gene King Pres. Sacha Williamson ” Changes

Jovonn - Sex In Africa

Dos Almas Ft. Darnell Kendricks ” Keep On Moving

DJ Gomi Ft. Jasmeen ” Glad I found you

Jalal Johnson ” El matador

Restless Soul

Posted by admin on October 19th, 2007 under Club Dance Music

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Suburban, a classic label now re-launched by Defected (with Aaron Ross taking the A&R responsibility), presents “Tricks” by Restless Soul ft. Shea, a solid rnb flavoured song produced by Phil Asher (we all know this man can’t go wrong…).

sample1 > main vocal

sample2 > dub

Tokyo Calling

Posted by admin on October 19th, 2007 under Club Dance Music

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Taken from the highly recommendable compilation “Tokyo Calling 2”, this luscious EP features songs by Monday Michiru (dope interpretation by Jephte Guillaume), Double (with a classic remix by Frankie Feliciano), Japone Brethren and Bliss feat. Juju with an irresistible jazzy affair. Tasty!

sample1 > Monday Michiru - “The Right Time” (Jephte’s Kileliye mix)

sample2 > Double - “Desire” (Frankie Feliciano remix)

sample3 > Japone Brethren - “Wave”

sample4 > Bliss feat Juju - “Another Day”

Soul Candi Blue

Posted by admin on October 19th, 2007 under Club Dance Music

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Here we have the first release from Kenphonik on South African imprint Soul Candi Blue, a good surprise called “Sunday Showers” . Don’t know much about the involved artists (any help is welcome!) but from what we can hear here we must keep our eyes on them!

sample1 > Sunday Showers

sample2 > Thando

DeeperSoul Session 73

Posted by admin on October 19th, 2007 under Club Dance Music

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Dj: Mr. Mama

Affiliation: GarageFamily.net

Country: Italy

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The Super Phonics - Dial L For Luv (Bhasonik Rmx) Favouritizm

Studio Apartment Feat.Blaze - The Rising Sun (Sole channel Dub) King Street

Filsonik Feat. Soni - Here to Stay Vega

Happy - Maxi Records

Slok, Tone - In Nature (g-dubs rmx)

Alicia Keys - No One (Tony Loreto rmx)

Mr.Mama - “Loop Yoself” - Coming Soon Equal Records-

Teddy Douglas Feat.Margaret Grace - Watcha Gonna - Save your Soul

Mr.Mama - “Dope” - Coming Soon Equal Records-

Afro Celt Sound System - Release (Maw Rmx) Columbia

Stephanie Mills - Free (Accappella + Main) Louie Vega Rmx Expansion records

Mr.Mama Feat.Tony Loreto - Night in NYC - cdr-

Arturia releases the first hybrid synthesizer “Analog Factory Experience”

Posted by admin on October 18th, 2007 under Club Dance Music

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Analog Factory Experience offers the immediacy of a hardware synthesizer combined with the flexibility of a software based solution.How is it possible? Analog Factory Experience is a unique combination of a software synthesizer that brings 3500 sounds, along with a high quality dedicated hardware controller.

Once the Software is started, you can put your mouse away, all functions can be activated from within the keyboard controller: select a sound to play, modify this sound, recall snapshots… This is a true hands-on experience : simple, straightforward and fun.

Main features:

  • 3500 analog synthesizers sounds that have defined the sound of modern music.
  • All presets are carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths (minimoog V, Moog Modular V, CS-80V, ARP 2600 V, Prophet V, Prophet VS and Jupiter-8V). These TAE® powered sounds offer unparalleled audio quality.
  • Fast filter the presets to your requirements: by Instrument, by Type (Bass, Pads, Leads…) and/or by Characteristics (hard, soft, complex, simple, short, long…), and find presets according to these filtered choices.
  • Organize Presets view by Name, Instrument, Type, CPU usage, Favorites, or User Presets.
  • Straight forward Editing, with the most essential parameters for personalizing presets: (Filter and LFO sections, 4 Key Parameters differing for each preset, Chorus & Delay mix, ADSR envelope), more….

Hardware:

  • Keyboard : 32 keys with velocity
  • Controllers : 1 clickable encoder, 10 encoders, 4 sliders, 11 switches, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend wheel
  • Connectors : Hold, Sustain, Expression

Details:

Analog Factory comes with 3500 preset sounds. These sounds have been at the center of contemporary music production for the last 30 years. From the starship funky leads of the 70’s to the contemporary Hip-Hop basses, from the 80’s Pop Leads to modern Sound Track Special Effects, if you heard a synthesizer sound somewhere, there is a strong likelihood you will fi nd it inside Analog Factory.

The Analog Factory velocity-sensitive keyboard places a wide dynamic range at the player’s fingertips. Smooth key action, keys shaped for comfortable glissando playing, silent operation come as a result of CME’s expertise in the production of controller keyboards. 32 keys and a sturdy aluminum case make the Analog Factory keyboard the ideal solution for the contemporary musician who is always on the go.

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All presets in Analog Factory have been carefully selected from the Arturia Classic Synths: minimoog V, Moog Modular V, CS-80 V, ARP2600 V, Jupiter-8V, Prophet 5 and Prophet VS. These TAE® powered sounds offer unparalleled audio quality.

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 References: http://www.arturia.com/

Bob Sinclar live at the Playboy Mansion out now on Defected Recs

Posted by admin on October 18th, 2007 under Club Dance Music

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Silk smoking jacket and monogrammed slippers at the ready! The Playboy Playmates have arrived, the place is swarming with sexy Bunnies, and it’s time to party along to a package of probably ” no, absolutely - the sexiest dance music since disco was invented. Bob Sinclar is playing live at the Playboy Mansion.

The original international playboy DJ, Bob Sinclar, teams up with the pinnacle of sexy chic, Playboy, to bring us a seductive mix of disco and soulful grooves. Its the only album in almost a decade to be released in conjunction with the Playboy brand!

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Since exploding onto the commercial scene back in 2004 with his massive track ‘Love Generation’ (which sold more than 1 million copies worldwide), Bob Sinclar has become one of the most successful dance acts ever. The French maestro’s recent artist album ‘Western Dream’ spawned two further hits with ‘World Hold On’ & ‘Rock this Party’.

On ‘Live At The Playboy Mansion’, Bob presents a unique mix of the best soul, disco and house. It features tracks from T Conection, First Choice, Machine, MFSB, Grace Jones, Daniel Wang, ESG, Alexander Robotnick & more! ‘Live At The Playboy Mansion’ also features heaps of rare classics as well as an exclusive of Bob’s new Art of Disco ‘Ten Thousand Women’ single.

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Tracklist:

CD1:

01. From East to West - Voyage

02. Point Zero - Voyage

03. Dancing - Junior Jack

04. World of Love - Bob Sinclar

05. At Midnight - T Connection

06. Bougie Bourgie - John Davis Orchestra

07. Church Lady - Dennis Ferrer

08. Beautiful People - Barbara Tucker

09. Get Hi - Roger S

10. There But the Grace of God (from Bob Sinclar Live at the Playboy Mansion) - Machine

11. Newsy Neighbour - First Choice

12. I’n the Man vs Put Your Drink Down - Macho vs Mr V

13. Midnight Train - Afromento

14. Melodies - Made In USA

15. Kiss My Eyes - Bob Sinclar

16. Standing In the Rain - Don Ray

17. Dancer - Gino Soccio

18. Magic Fly - Space

19. Libertango - Grace Jones

CD2:

01. Tatiana-Glamourous - Le Magnifique

02. Do the Hustle - Van Mac Coy

03. Here Comes the Sound - Love De Luxe

04. Burning Up - Imagination

05. Like Some Dreams - Daniel Wang

06. Moonshine - KenLou

07. Live With the BBQ - Tom Trago

08. Moody - ESG

09. Get Off My Case - Commateens

10. Weekend (from Bob Sinclar Live at the Playboy Mansion) - Class Action

11. Let’s All Chant - Michael Zagger Band

12. Let’s Start the Dance - Let’s Start the Dance

13. Goodnight Tonight - Wings

14. I Wanna Go Bang - Bob Sinclar

15. Love Explosion - Alden Tyrell

16. Ten Thousand Women - Art of Disco feat. Farrell Lennon

17. Problemes D’Amour - Alexander Robotnick

18. Our Lips Are Sealed - Fun Boy Three

References: http://www.defected.com/

“Sample Moog” the Moog synth anthology - 16 collectable Moog synths in one virtual instrument

Posted by admin on October 18th, 2007 under Club Dance Music

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SampleMoog includes the sounds of all the most sought-after vintage and modern Moog™ synthesizers spanning the entire Moog history, in an easy to use, sample-based virtual instrument “powered by SampleTank” available as a plug-in for the most popular DAWs and a standalone application for Mac and PC.

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Features:

• One of the most complete collections of Moog sounds ever released in one product, done in cooperation with Moog Music® and Sonic Reality.

• Over 1,700 sounds from 16 rare, collectable Moog synths, spanning the entire Moog history, accurately sampled and fully produced with 32 built-in effects.

• 16 part multitimbral sample-based synth, allows extremely complex synth layering and advanced manipulation possibilities with STRETCH™ engine.

• Sounds can be read by SampleTank and can be used to expand its world of sounds.

Details:

SampleMoog offers over 1,700 basses, leads, pads and effects sounds from the very first Moog Modular systems to rare Minimoogs to Taurus™ Bass Pedals, Polymoogs, Memorymoogs and more. Whether you want a lead sound or a phat R&B synth bass or swirling fx, this is the ultimate source for everything Moog!

Load up monster Moog Modular patches, pull up the powerful rumbling sound of Moog Taurus 1 Bass pedals and shake the house! The SampleMoog takes you back in time to the days of analog and honors one of the founding fathers of synthesis, Bob Moog. An homage to the incredible range of instruments from the first Etherwave® Theremin to the latest Minimoog® Voyager®, this virtual instrument is a must-have for any fan of the “Moog Sound” as well as an analog synth powerhouse for any music style.

Software Features :

SampleMoog is based on the SampleTank engine, offering unique proprietary features like one-click sound browsing, multiple synth-engines including real-time harmonic manipulation of the waves, built-in vintage multi-effects and fast loading samples for studio or playing live. SampleMoog not only brings you the classic analog sound of Moog but also goes far beyond by combining it with the modern technology of the SampleTank engine which includes analog modeled effects, DSP and IK’s exclusive STRETCH™.

• 16 part multitimbral sample-based synth

• Stand-alone and plug-in for VST, AU, RTAS on Mac/PC

• 2 synth engines (Resampling and STRETCH™)

• Built-in multi-effects with 4 effects per part selectable on 32 high-quality DSP effects, with BPM sync

• Over 50 synth controls with Mono/Poly/Legato modes with selectable Legato, 2 LFOs, 2 Envelopes, syncable LBF/BPF/HPF Filters, Velocity, Range and Macro controls

• Sounds can be read by SampleTank

• Easy to use full MIDI control

• 256 notes polyphony

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Sound Features:

16 highly acclaimed Moog synthesizers have been meticulously sampled and expertly programmed by IK and Sonic Reality’s sound designers. There are over 600 multi-sampled sounds with over 1,000 preset patches totaling more than 4GB of samples in SampleMoog, from the rarest vintage models to the most modern top of the range Moog synthesizers. Click here to see descriptions and pictures of all the sampled Moog synthesizers.

References: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/

Dubfire announces the launch of his new label “SCI+TEC”

Posted by admin on October 18th, 2007 under Club Dance Music

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Dubfire (aka Ali Shirazinia) one half of the Grammy Award winning and four-time nominated electronic music duo Deep Dish is pleased to announce the launch of his new digital label, Science + Technology Digital Audio [SCI + TEC]. The label will act as an exclusive outlet for Dubfire’s original productions and a home for up and coming artists from around the globe.

The launch of SCI + TEC comes at a time of immense change and artistic growth for Dubfire. As heard on his recent Taipei mix compilation for Global Underground, Dubfire has shifted his attention towards a mix of darker, deeper music that first inspired him while growing up in the Washington, DC area. The crown jewel of Taipei was Dubfire’s cover of Love & Rockets’ “I Feel Speed,” a track that featured his own vocals and perfectly showcased his constantly evolving sound. It will be released as a single in November on SCI+TEC. Cutting-edge producers Audion [Matthew Dear], Booka Shade and UNKLE have been tapped to remix the track �” these mixes will be available in December.

“With Deep Dish, we are currently exploring our own creative paths. Since the music industry climate has changed, I though it was the right time to start a new digital-only label. I also needed an outlet to release my productions quickly and at a great value for the fans.”

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Some of the most respected and inspired DJs have been supporting Dubfire’s recent productions. His tracks “Roadkill” and “RibCage” are two of 2007’s most acclaimed releases and they’re helping to build a growing buzz all over the world on his new journey. “RibCage” is already being hailed a techno classic around the globe, notably in Germany where it garnered a #1 spot in Groove Magazine’s influential DJ Chart for an unprecedented two months in a row!

Long-time friend, legendary DJ/producer Richie Hawtin, has included Dubfire’s original track “Emissions” on the forthcoming M_nus compilation EXPANSION / contraction. Dubfire’s track sits alongside the work of respected underground artists including Marc Houle, Troy Pierce, and Hawtin’s own Plastikman guise, among others. Dubfire has also remixed the Plastikman classic “Spastik” for release on M_nus in 2008 and more recently, completed mixes for System 7 and UNKLE.

SCI + TEC will release music on a monthly basis with the goal of twelve releases per year. Forthcoming tracks include the aforementioned “I Feel Speed,” as well as Dubfire + Simi’s nod to the Naples techno scene, “Angels Over Naples,” featuring mixes from Davide Squillace, Rino Cerrone, Gaetano Parisio, Danilo Vigorito and more.

SCI + TEC �” Vital info

Distribution:

  • Beatport
  • iTunes
  • Zebralution

Current Releases:

  • Dubfire - Roadkill [Maurizio & Danyelino Remix]
  • Dubfire - RibCage

Future Releases:

  • Dubfire - I Feel Speed [Dubfire / Booka Shade Mixes] 11/23
  • Dubfire - I Feel Speed [Audion and UNKLE Mixes) TBD
  • Dubfire + Simi - Angels Over Naples [Dubfire / Simi Mixes] TBD
  • Dubfire + Simi - Angels Over Naples [Davide Squillace / Rino Cerrone / Gaetano Parisio / Danilo Vigorito Mixes] TBD

Licensing:

  • Roadkill - licensed to Toolroom [UK] / Armada [Europe]
  • RibCage - licensed to Desolat [Europe]

References: http://www.myspace.com/djdubfire

Sony releases new mobile 96 kHz/24-bit recorder “PCM-D50″

Posted by admin on October 15th, 2007 under Club Dance Music

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The PCM-D50 is a 96 kHz/24-bit recorder fitted with two-position (X-Y or Wide) stereo microphones, 4 GB of internal flash memory and a Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo™ slot (for additional storage). The body of the D50 is constructed of lightweight metal (aluminum) and it’s built rugged to withstand the demands of pro applications, plus it offers long battery life using conventional AA alkaline batteries.

The recorder includes a USB high-speed port for simple uploading/downloading its native .WAV format files to/from Windows® PC or Macintosh® computers. Other unique PCM-D50 features include digital pitch control, dual digital limiter (inherited from the PCM-D1), low-cut filter, Super Bit Mapping®, A-B repeat and MP3 playback capability. To complement the D50 recorder, new optional accessories include a remote commander, tripod stand, and microphone windscreen. Additionally, the D50 offers compadible mounting and use with the recently introduced XLR-1 wide-bandwidth balanced XLR microphone adapter.

Highlights:

  • Portable and rugged 96 kHz and 24 bit recorder
  • LCD digital peak bargraph metering - along with dedicated nominal and peak level LED’s
  • Offers solid-state storage - free of drive mechanisms
  • Built-in high quality electret condenser stereo microphones
  • Dual A/D digital limiter and low cut filter
  • MP3 playback and digital pitch control

Features:

  • Built-in Electret Condenser Microphones

The PCM-D50’s electret condenser microphones have exceptional high sound quality and offer a selection of 2 operating positions, X-Y and Wide Stereo. X-Y covers a wide sound range with good depth, perspective and a natural sounding stereo image; or alternatively, a wde stereo position offering a wider spread stereo image.

  • Superior Audio Signal Path

The PCM-D50 is designed with four separate circuit boards to separate analog audio, digital audio, digital recording and power supply circuits. Separate circuit boards for each function helps minimize noise.

  • Simple Uploading to Computer

The PCM-D50 conforms to the USB 2.0 Mass Storage Class Device standard and this recorder’s native recording file format is .WAV. This means recordings can be rapidly uploaded to a computer and used in conjunction with most common audio production software.

  • Versatile Recording Functions

The PCM-D50 offers comprehensive signal processing features for location recording including a unique dual digital limiter function (inherited from the PCM-D1 recorder), a high pass filter with selectable frequencies (150 Hz or 75 Hz) and SBM (Super Bit Mapping) noise shaping. In addition, the PCM-D50 includes a 5 second pre record buffer with an A-B repeat playback function.

References: http://www.sony.com/