Danny J Lewis

Gated Reverb - from the remix course

2010-12-07T20:56:00.001+00:00

Future Garage flavour - from the remix course

2010-12-07T20:55:00.001+00:00

Sculpture - from the remix course

2010-12-07T20:54:00.001+00:00

Autofilter - from the remix course

2010-12-07T20:53:00.002+00:00

Analysing Parts - from the Remix Course

2010-12-07T20:52:00.001+00:00

New School Flavour from the Hip Hop Course

2010-12-07T20:51:00.002+00:00

Beat Analysis from the Hip Hop Course

2010-12-07T20:50:00.002+00:00

Kick and Bass Analysis in Wavelab 7

2010-11-17T13:30:00.002+00:00

Changing the Cubase Colours

2010-11-17T13:29:00.002+00:00

A personal message about ME2U

2010-11-10T07:38:00.003+00:00

Enzyme Black 'ME2U' on sale now

2010-11-06T08:18:00.002+00:00

The latest release is now on Traxsource.com. You can have a listen to all the mixes in the soundcloud player below - each edited 112kbps mp3 is also downloadable. It's on sale here - http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=73178

On sale now - http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=73178

Look what I found in Logic

2010-10-18T19:43:00.001+01:00

I had no idea this was an official Logic template.. i'd seen it used by a couple of students in the past and wondered where it came from! Check the video for the full lowdown...

Stuff I recommend from Amazon

2010-10-13T07:55:00.002+01:00

Preview of store

I've setup an Amazon store on the right hand side of the blog. In this you'll find a collection of hardware, software and books that I recommend.

I'll be honest with you, it's all part of the Amazon associates program - which means i'll get a small percentage of the money they take but i'm sure you'll understand I need to find some means of paying for my time on this blog and the videos I make.

If you don't have loads of money to spare check out the books section - some really good ones in there, particularly the 'sound advice' one on compression which has an easy to understand approach to the basic concepts.

Here are the shortcuts to the categories:

Hardware - http://astore.amazon.co.uk/dannyjlewisco-21?_encoding=UTF8&node=2

Software - http://astore.amazon.co.uk/dannyjlewisco-21?_encoding=UTF8&node=1

Books - http://astore.amazon.co.uk/dannyjlewisco-21?_encoding=UTF8&node=3

Livestream 'Groove Clinic' archived video

2010-10-08T18:53:00.000+01:00

If you missed the live session I did for http://www.pointblankonline.net the other night you can watch it all in the player below.

Watch live streaming video from pointblankonline at livestream.com

Danny J Lewis remix - Heathen Burial by Of Norway

2010-10-06T09:42:00.002+01:00

This one's now up on Traxsource. It's a techy, afro and world influenced big room banger!

http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=69432

Halion Sonic - Flexphrase Overview Video

2010-10-05T22:13:00.002+01:00

What a wicked function for non musicians. You can buy this here from Amazon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003UZX3IS?ie=UTF8&tag=dannyjlewisco-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=1634&creativeASIN=B003UZX3IS

Cubase 5.5 - Beat Designer - Switching Patterns

2010-10-05T07:20:00.002+01:00

Making Deep House that sounds 'sampled' (llike MCDE etc)

2010-10-05T07:17:00.003+01:00

I’ve noticed more of my students asking about the sounds of people like Motor City Drum Ensemble and Moodymann.. rougher, less polished and ‘sampled’ sounding productions – often at a slower tempo. Here’s a video with some pointers for making that sound in Logic.

Updated Logic Environment Template for Deep/Soulful House Students

2010-10-05T07:16:00.003+01:00

If you are/were a Deep and Soulful House student of mine then check out the new template in Lesson 3. Here’s a video with the full lowdown:

The Ladder - advice to aspiring DJ/Producers

2010-10-02T14:27:00.000+01:00

Something i talked about over the years in my lectures is a concept called ‘The Ladder’ I have used this to illustrate the heirarchy of success in the business and how those who are at the top don’t always stay at the top because of personal and ‘life’ reasons.

Christmas 2009

2009-12-24T10:07:00.004+00:00

On the eve of Christmas day it’s time for a reflective look at the past year. I’d like to wish you all a fantastic time and all the best for the next decade.

After filming in excess of 500 tutorial videos and creating approx 100 bespoke Ableton and Logic project examples, 2009 has without a doubt been the year of the online school. It’s been great to have worked with so many enthusiastic and talented online students this year and the results are fantastic; check the tunes created on the various courses here - http://www.pointblankonline.net/free-content/featured-tracks.php. So what’s in store for the college in 2010? my lips are sealed for now but it’s shaping up to be even bigger with an incredible roster of up and coming courses featuring guest pro-producers.

On a personal, professional musical tip I have created a polar shift with the two main production names I use on releases. Enzyme Black is now the name used for the more leftfield or ‘eclectic’ tracks with ‘Oh My Daze’ (http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=37099) embodying this new flavour. Big thanks for DJs for the support in this change – particularly 1Xtra’s Benji B and Solar’s Kev Beadle. Danny J Lewis is for the straight up deep/soulful stuff – much as the name was in the mid 90s (http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=40770).

Predictions for 2010? Well, if any of you have seen my video about melodyne DNA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCiZS_ChCdU) you’ll have seen that it’s capable in some cases of allowing you to make extract the MIDI notes of classic tunes. The signs are there that this year may well be the year of the cover version or 're-rub' (incidentally this is wicked - http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=44833&alias=upfront - the original was such a huge tune for me back in the day) Now i'm not suggesting that the Soul Purpose tune was made in this way but I reckon there will be plenty to come that are. Is this good for the industry? It's hardly encouraging people to be original but then again if the dancefloor is feeling it does it matter? Something to ponder and decide upon for yourselves. An interesting new development is Henrik Schwarz's new Max for Live patch - http://www.ableton.com/schwarzonator Some of you will have seen Kontakt's Constrain to Scale script that does similar but Henrik's patch is taking it to the next level. So 2010 looks to be the year that technology allows the musically challenged to be 'musical' and i look forward to the new styles (please people try and bring something new to the table this year!) that might well emerge.

Peace,

Danny (Enzyme Black)

iphone remote for Cubase

2009-06-03T08:07:00.003+01:00

Now this is looking nice, all i need now is an iphone or ipod touch! Steinberg have coded a new app that remote controls Cubase - including the ability to control the Arranger Track.

More information can be found here - http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/musicproduction/cubase_ic.html

New Liquid Mix Emulations

2009-05-20T09:27:00.003+01:00

I'm pleased to hear that there are some new Liquid Mix emulations available to download. Here's the info from Focusrite:

'The 15 compression emulations are based on two compressors. The API 2500 Stereo Compressor (serial number 001475), provides feed-back or feed-forward options and variations on 'knee' and 'thrust'. The Millenia STT-1 (serial number 0-166), provides the sound of variable input stages, with valve or solid-state compression circuits. Finally, the EQ emulations are based on the original Mk1 Chandler Limited Edition EMI/Abbey Road Passive TG Channel. This uses the same circuit as the Abbey Road mastering console, providing the the signature Beatles sound.'

Sounds good.. i've downloaded them and will try them out when I get some time (which is not at the moment!) Grab them here - http://www.focusrite.com/news/new_compression_and_eq_emulations/

New Myspace Profile

2009-05-17T14:21:00.003+01:00

I was getting frustrated with the lack of customisation options available on my myspace music page so i've created a normal myspace page which ironically is far more flexible. It doesn't have a music player but it doesn't matter as I can embed soundcloud players and youtube video. Anyway.. here's the link - http://www.myspace.com/dannyjlewisuk

New Propellerheads DAW

2009-05-11T10:02:00.002+01:00

Just got some info.. sounds VERY interesting.. particularly that the mixer is modeled on the SSL 9000k!

'Propellerhead Reinvent Recording Music with Record

New software application from Propellerhead puts musicians at the forefront

Stockholm, Sweden (May 11, 2009) (ictw) – Propellerhead Software today unveiled Record, the recording software that puts the musician in focus. Record combines effortless recording and a stunning software mixer console with a limitless rack of audio processing gear that builds itself or can be infinitely customized.

“We figured it was time that someone took a fresh look at recording from a musician’s perspective. Not needing to bolt music features onto an aging audio application, we truly started from scratch with full knowledge of today’s computer architectures and capabilities. Record is the result,” says Ernst Nathorst-Böös, CEO. “In short we wanted to do what we’ve always done—help people make more and better music.”

Recording done right

Built for independent minded musicians, Record has the feel of a million dollar recording studio with the streamlined simplicity of a tape deck. For guitar players, the built-in virtual POD® from Line 6 brings a wide range of top quality guitar amps and cabinets. Record’s software mixer’s sound is faithfully modeled* after the renowned SSL® 9000K hardware with flexible routing, full dynamics, EQ, advanced effects handling and complete automation. With its state-of-the-art dynamic multicore audio handling, Record uses a computer's processing power to its fullest.

Users will never have worry about track counts, latency issues or adding that extra reverb or effect. With an easy to grasp interface, it won't get in the way of ideas and will inspire users to make more music.

Pricing & availability

Record begins beta testing today and will be available for purchase worldwide on September 9, 2009. Record will be available through all Propellerhead dealers worldwide at a suggested retail price of $299 USD / €299 EUR.

Propellerhead will also offer special bundles and pricing to its users through its retailers.

Learn more about Record

To learn more about Record and to see video on its use, please visit

www.record-you.com'