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Moby ‘This Is Last Night’ virtual club event on November 3rd

Friday, October 31st, 2008

To be released on 3rd November 2008, Last Night Remixed sees the
cream of the current electronic crop enlisted to remix tracks from
‘Last Night’, which is surely the most dance orientated moby album
this decade (4 stars-the sunday times. 4 stars-rolling stone).

To celebrate the release of Last Night Remixed, on Monday, November
3rd starting at 3.00 GMT, moby is bringing together the best producers
in dance music and an exclusive ground breaking virtual club event.
The likes of D. Ramirez, Tocadisco, Mason, The Freemasons, Kris
Menace, Seamus Haji, Drop The Lime, DFA’s Holy Ghost and Moby himself
will all be online in one place at one time ….

HERE on this myspace page: www.myspace.com/thisislastnight – You can
catch Toolroom colossus D.Ramirez in Room 1 mixing his newest
productions and the best in razor sharp elec-house; in room 2 Seamus
Haji will be bringing you ‘big love’ and the freshest upfront house;
Room 3 will host the likes of Trouble & Bass upstart AC Slater testing
the low end of your speakers while in the ‘Beatport area’ you can
catch Italian duo Crookers with their unique ghetto house. The best in
new dance music, hosted by a dance music legend, in a fresh new way.

The 3rd of November is the time to limber up and log on. Hold tight,
rave safe, and watch your bass bins.

LAST NIGHT  – NOV.03.08
All times GMT

Room One
3.00 – 5.00 Mason
5.00 – 7.00 Tocadisco
7.00 – 9.00 Moby

Room Two
3.00 – 5.40 – The Shapeshifters
5.40 – 7.40 Seamus Haji
5.40 – 7.40 Kris Menace

Room Three
3.00 – 5.00 Style of Eye
5.00 – 6.30 AC Slater
6.30 -7.50 Crookers

More TBC! Check back for more details
at www.myspace.com/thisislastnight.

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Juno Records & Juno Download launch The Portable Juno Player

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Dance music stores Juno Records & Juno Download launch new widget

allowing record labels and fans to stream music from Juno’s web sites

Since Myspace took the web by storm, having a music player has been an essential requirement for any artist or label looking to get their music heard. Trouble is, the selection of music players available has been somewhat wanting, ranging from the basic Myspace player (six tracks maximum) to any number of free widgets that do little more.

Now pioneering dance music stores Juno Records and Juno Download have come to the rescue, with a unique dynamic player that allows users to create instant playlists of up to 100 of their tracks from Juno’s unrivalled library of dance music, install it on their Myspace, Bebo or web page, then sit back and relax while it automatically updates with their new releases. Once installed, the artist/label never needs to update it.


The player takes less than 30 seconds to create, and is ideal for artists and labels who want to promote their music without the hassle of uploading every new track. It’s also a gift for DJs who want to give their web visitors a flavour of what they’re playing, or for Myspace/Bebo users to liven up their web page and share their musical discoveries.

Key features:

*No uploads necessary

*Updates automatically with new releases

*Takes less than 30 seconds to create

*Choose from over 600,000 tracks at Juno Records or Juno Download

*Up to 100 tracks in each player

*Mix and match tracks from different artists, labels and genres

*Auto-play or silent options

Create your own player – visit:

www.juno.co.uk/design-your-juno-player/

www.junodownload.com/design-your-juno-player/

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Loopmasters Launch New Webstore!

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Leading Sample Pack Company  LOOPMASTERS

Launch Brand New Webstore!
<http://www.loopmasters.com>

Famed for producing the latest, cutting edge sample collections taken from the best sources on the planet, Loopmasters are proud to announce they are launching a brand new website not just providing information and selling their own product but also partnering up with the world’s leading sample pack providers to launch a brand new web store enabling producers the world over to access the latest and best samples at any time, anywhere!

The new, vastly improved site includes free loops and samples available on most product pages, faster downloading courtesy of a rapid new server and special technology articles from industry expects to help the music enthusiast to gain even more from their music making.

As mentioned new products will also be available from other cutting edge companies who specialize in dance samples and/or samples for specific platforms i.e. Reason/Live etc but for Loopmasters new website they will also be available in multiple formats meaning you buy the format you want and only pay for that.  There will also be increased support for Apple Loop users, more Ableton Live Packs, plus Reason Refills and Soft Sampler Patches to buy.

To reward users, Loopmasters have also come up with a Virtual Cash Loyalty Scheme where a 10% minimum of the purchase price goes to your ‘virtual cash’ reserve which can be exchanged in part or full for any products on the site, meaning cheaper products for you! A Personal Profile can store the users orders, preferences and multiple download options plus an easier to use search engine will help navigate the site in a hassle free way.

The award- winning Drumdrops (as used by Lilly Allen on her No. 1 ‘LDN’ track) and Multitrack Drum Libraries have now been re-mastered up to date and are available as loops and multitrack products, plus more 24 bit sample libraries including the excellent new ‘Wave Alchemy Label’, ’Soniccouture’ and ‘Goldbaby’ will be on site including the exclusive Akai MPC content from Akai Professional.

Not sure if we are just singing Loopmaster’s high praises? Well you the user will be able to review and read other buyer’s feedback to help with your purchases.

Check out http://www.loopmasters.com

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The Chemical Brothers Create Midnight Madness the World Over with Google Earth

Monday, August 18th, 2008


CREATE ‘MIDNIGHT MADNESS’ THE WORLD OVER WITH GOOGLE EARTH… Ever since their inception in 1993, The Chemical Brothers have soundtracked numerous special moments in countless people’s lives. Whether it’s the music of choice for a big night out, or the key moment that kicks the party into ascension, or even the inevitable comedown period in the milky pre-dawn hours, it is nigh on impossible to contest Tom and Ed’s enduring impact.

We’re looking for creative people worldwide to get involved as we bring together filmmakers and artists through the technology of Google Earth. This is an exciting invitation to participate, and you can do so by making a short film clip or photograph that revolves around the theme of
‘Midnight Madness’

Make your own short film clip (from 2 to 20 seconds), or take a photograph, celebrating the insanity that goes on at the stroke of midnight and related to the specific point of origin. Then upload it to Google Earth via The Chemical Brothers‘ website, and tag it to its exact global location. To do this you will need to have your own YouTube or Flickr account, and the site will walk you through the process of submitting your content.

The Midnight Madness global video project is a celebration of the odd things that people get upto at the midnight hour – take that as the brief. Think local. How would your film sit within Google Earth, and how does it relate to your location? Your film will be tagged to where you shot it.

Videos of any resolution will be accepted as part of the overall Google Earth project, but if you want your film to be considered for the main film the resolution needs to be 640×480 pixels minimum – and higher, if at all possible. You will also need to supply some contact details, and read the terms and conditions of the music video.

Deadline for submissions via Chemical Brothers‘ website for the film project is Monday August 25, 2008 at 8 AM EST, but the sooner the better.

All the creative work submitted from around the world on Google Earth via The Chemical Brothers website.

The Chemical Brothers definitive collection, Brotherhood is released on September 2 on Astralwerks Records.

www.thechemicalbrothers.com
www.myspace.com/thechemicalbrothers
www.youtube.com/thechemicalbrothers

ASTRALWERKS RECORDS 101 6TH AVE, 4TH FL, NYC 10013

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The Portable Juno Player has arrived!

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Juno Download Newsletter
Your regular update of what’s new on Juno Download

Issue 1: August 2008

The Portable Juno Player has arrived!

Our new flash-based music player to enhance your web site or Myspace

Click here to design your own Player

Design your own player

Market your music
The new Portable Juno Player is the perfect tool to promote your releases on your web site page, Myspace page and newsletters. Unlike a standard Myspace player, our widget allows you to playlist up to 100 tracks, view the artwork on each, and click to instantly buy, maximising impulse purchasing.

Quick to create and install
The player takes less than 60 seconds to create – just follow the simple instructions then paste the code into your web page or HTML e-mail. It’s an easy way for artists to promote their releases – why not ask your artists to use the Juno Player on their sites too?

Be creative!
You can create your own playlists in Juno Player to make your own “best of” compilations, or samplers of interesting tracks.

Auto-Update.
Sit back! You can set Juno Player to auto-update so your latest release always appears first.

Create your own DJ charts on Juno Download

A unique, user-generated system to raise artist profile and drive new release and catalogue sales.

Create your own DJ Chart hereCreate your own DJ Chart

This world-first new feature lets your artists and DJs publish charts on Juno Download instantly, using a one-click system allowing access to every track on the store. The DJ can also promote the chart by e-mail, link to it from their Myspace or Facebook page, or tag it on bookmark sites like Delicious, Digg, StumbleUpon and Reddit.

Increase profile and drive catalogue sales

Charts instantly increase artist and label catalogue sales, engaging the customer and inspiring further purchases. If you’re reading this mail, Juno Download will also feature your charts in the Top Charts section – already one of our most-visited pages, and a great way to increase exposure on the store.

No waiting or forms to fill in
Creating a chart is super-fast and easy to do – just click on each release you want to add. Artists and DJs can also write about their choices or plug forthcoming releases and gigs in the text section.

What are you waiting for? Ask your artists to make a chart today!

What’s new?

  • Juno Player
  • DJ Charts

In the next issue

  • Ten things you might not know about Juno Download
  • “Coming Soon” feature
  • Growing genres
  • Music marketing: How to maximise sales

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DubSpot’s New DJ/Producer Package & Traktor Scratch Digital DJing Course

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

The Digital era has helped blur the line between ‘DJ & Producer’ and has helped facilitate the rise of the ‘Electronic Musicians’. These artists have been adapting by introducing new skill sets and elements like personalized edits and remixes into their performances. Now you too can learn to be on the cutting edge of technology with exciting, new classes at DubSpot right here in NYC. Sign up now for classes starting May 18th, May 20th & June 6th.

DUBSPOT OPEN HOUSE EVERY SUNDAY 12PM-2PM

*NEW – DJ/Producer Complete Package*
The DJ/Producer Complete Package allows you to take Dubspot’s renowned Electronic Music Production (EMP) Full Course package, the DJ Extensive package, and the NEW Advanced & Digital DJing package simultaneously – it is the fastest way to learn how to DJ like a pro and start producing your own tracks. Although this package maximizes your time, it is not a crash course.

• Every aspect of DJing is covered extensively, from mixing vinyl and CDs to digital DJing with programs such as Ableton Live & Traktor 3.
• The world-class EMP package gets you up to speed creating your own banging tracks while learning the fundamentals of production, theory, MIDI, sequencing, drum programming, song structure, & synthesis.

Native Instrument’s Traktor Scratch* is Now Being Taught @ DubSpot
Digital & Advanced DJing Course

Take DJing to a new level by incorporating the latest exciting technologies both in and out of the computer. Students work on the Native Instruments’ Traktor platform and expand their creative palette through advanced cue point theory, looping techniques, live sampling, in-depth internal and external effects processing and the simultaneous usage of up to four “virtual decks” of song material. This course also introduces the use of virtual instruments with external MIDI controllers as well as Ableton Live. Students take their art even further as they learn the ins-and-outs of harmonic mixing.
*Final assignment – complete a 30 minute live mix incorporating live sampling, looping and instrumentation in combination with an external MIDI controller.

**Native Instrument’s Traktor Scratch : Remix Technology Award 2008 for “Best Digital DJ System”

ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION
DubSpot’s newly enhanced Electronic Music Production courses go straight to the heart of what you need to know to make your own music. Theory meets actual practice in our courses tailored for creative souls. Analog to digital, hardware to software – just start making music.

EMP Full Course Production Packages – $3,375 begin:
Sun 5/18 @ 2:30 PM or
Tues/Thurs 5/20 @ 10:00 AM
Friday 6/6 @ 3:30 or 7 PM
Thurs 7/10 @ 7:00 PM

Ableton Live 7 • 8-Week Comprehensive Module or 2-day Intro Workshop

Imagine having the benefits of MIDI and the flexibility to record audio, with the ability to stretch or compress the timing of either with just a few easy clicks. Envision having a full music production suite with sends and returns, dynamic effects, automation, plug-ins, samples, all at your disposal. Finally, picture yourself performing live and bouncing your creation to CD or iTunes. Sound too good to be true? It’s not. Make this dream a reality. Come learn Ableton Live. Check DubSpot’s Ableton Page

Module 2 Ableton Classes begin:
Wed 6/04 @ 7:00 PM,
Sun 6/17 @ 10:00 AM or
Sun 7/20 @ 2:30 PM

Logic Pro 8 • 8-Week Comprehensive Module or 2-day Intro Workshop

Logic Pro 8 is a powerful music production application that features a new interface to facilitate writing, recording, editing, and mixing music, while maintaining the sound quality and timing associated with Logic products for years. With Logic Pro 8, musicians are now better able to capture their ideas and take it through to completion, whether it be mastering or live performance, regardless of their type or style.

Module 3 Logic Classes begin:
Thurs 5/15 @ 7:00 PM,
Sat 5/31 @ 4:00 PM,
Wed 6/6 @ 10:00 AM,
Thurs 6/12 @ 3:30 PM,
Wed 7/2 @ 3:30 PM or
Wed, 7/30 @ 7:00 PM


WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

Intro to Logic Pro 8 • 5/17 -5/18 • $ 295 • Learn More
This 6-hour weekend intensive workshop is designed to introduce students to Logic Pro. The goal of this two-day workshop is to teach students how to use Logic to compose beats, melodies and sound effects in order to create original songs. By the close of the two-day workshop students will have a solid understanding of the fundamental operations of Logic.

DJ Weekend Intensive • 5/24 – 5/25 • $ 295 • Learn More
Learn the basics in this two-day, 6-hour weekend workshop. Students learn how to use the equipment, how to blend two records, scratching & introduction to Serato Scratch Live. This workshop is a condensed version of Track 1. Concepts will be reinforced through supervised one on one drills and assignments.

VJ Tools & Techniques • 5/31 – 6/01 • $395 • Learn More
Learn the ins & outs of the industry standard tools for visual mixing, used in nightclubs & video installations worldwide. Hook up DVD players, laptops, projectors and more. Work with switching and sequencing clips. Use video sources to mix on the beat with your music or with the DJ. We learn the traditional hardware mixing techniques and apply them software VJ tools as well.

Intro To Ableton Live 7 • 6/07 – 6/08 • $295 • Learn More
This 6-hour Ableton Live weekend intensive workshop is geared toward beginners who are interested in learning music creation using Live as the medium. Prior musical experience or knowledge of Live or is not required. Through hands-on exercises students learn Live’s various panes, effects and mixing facilities. By the end of the workshop, students are familiar enough with Live that they are able to showcase and perform their songs for their classmates and friends.

Intro to Electronic Music Production • 6/28 -6/29 • $ 295 • Learn More
While working at their own station, students will be lead by an instructor through the fascinating and fun world of music production. Over the course of two-days, you’ll gain a basic understanding of how to put a track together using Reason, Logic 8 and Ableton Live.

Have questions about these courses? Call 1.877.DubSpot (382-7768) or email us at info@dubspot.com.

DUBSPOT
DubSpot.com
348 West 14th Street – MEZZ
New York, NY 10014
1-877-DUBSPOT (382-7768)
Info@DubSpot.com
www.dubspot.com
www.myspace.com/dubspotnyc

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