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Music Thing Shop is open !

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:57:19 PST

Music Thing Shop is now open : How does it work? As Tom said "This isn't a real shop" but for sure it's a real great idea ! It's a selection of a few great, sexy, desireable, even collectable pieces of kit. All the items are supplied by different online retailers in the US, UK and Europe. First selection : Cool things for under £100 Epiphone Junior Valve Amps Korg MicroKorg Akai MPC-1000 Zvex Effects Pedals MFB Synth II Moogerfooger MURF DSI Desktop Evolver

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Label of the month: Circus Company

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:25:01 PST

The Circus Company releases are so crazy, dirty, groovy with clicky minimal stuff integrating different styles, freejazz, p-funk, hip hop, house and techno. Big respect for one of the freshest label... Please, can you go on like this because we like that so much!!!

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Soundgin : Serially controlled Sound Synthesizer

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 02:00:23 PDT

Soundgin is a single chip 6-voice electronic music synthesizer sound effects / voice synthesizer chip. It produces complex sound effects, synthesizer style music and English speech with an unlimited vocabulary. Soundgin provides wide-range, high resolution control of pitch (frequency), tone color (harmonic content) and dynamics (volume). The SSG01 (Soundgin) consists of six synthesizer "voices" which can be used independently or in conjunction with each other to create complex sounds. Each voice consists of a Tone Oscillator / Wave Generator, an Envelope Generator, an Amplitude Modulator and...

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Kenton needs some help

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 01:01:50 PDT

Kenton have made a couple of prototype controllers intended for use with Ableton Live or similar software. Neither unit has a final name at the moment and are temporarily being called AB Mini and AB DJ. If you have suggestions for better names or for improvements to the designs, please let them know. "The AB Mini communicates via USB, has 9 endless rotary encoders, 9 push buttons and a joystick. It is USB powered for convenience. The 9 encoder knobs can also be pushed to select MIDI channels to operate on - allowing up to 9 channels of operation. When a channel has been selected, one of the...

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SoundBITE micro : new automatic loop sampler/MIDI synchroniser

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:12:52 PDT

RED Sound is pleased to announce the release of a new portable automatic DJ loop sampler/MIDI synchroniser module, SoundBITE micro. The SoundBITE micro packs many features into its compact, slim line alloy case. Loop sampler mode; offers the acclaimed looping system made famous by previous models in the Red Sound range such as SoundBITE XL. This unique looping technology allows DJ’s to instantly record and playback any combination of the 4 loop samples on offer and re-mix tracks on-the-fly. Default loop durations include 4, 8, 16 & 32 beats however, users will be able to create their own...

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Breathe, drink, eat and.....Mix !!!

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 04:36:48 PDT

Via Gizmodo via Mobilewhack : "This Fujitsu laptop prototype has a giant touchwheel on top that lets the notebook function as a digital turntable." It seems that lazy designers have discovered the circle and want everybody to make music in every situation...

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Module records releases available on Beatport

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 02:40:15 PDT

All Module's releases are now available in digital format on Beatport. Check it out !!!

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M-audio Connectiv : 4 x 4 USB audio interface for DJs

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 03:47:16 PDT

Conectiv, developed by M-Audio’s SynchroScience division, is the world’s first bus-powered 4 x 4 USB audio interface designed for DJs who perform and produce tracks with a laptop. Together, Conectiv and the included Torq software form the ultimate DJ tool—high-fidelity audio, all the right kinds of I/O (including dual phono preamps), and the ability to mix, beat-match and cue digital files with ease. Use them as a completely digital solution and leave the heavy stacks of vinyl or bulky wallets of CDs at home—or process your vinyl and CDs on the fly. You can even create a hybrid digital/vinyl...

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Drive and mix in your new Twingo

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 04:18:53 PDT

The "new" Twingo (actually only a concept car) is filled with tons of multimedia gear : sensitive touch screen, earphone integrated in seats, bluetooth connectivity, dock for I-pod and a dashboard mixer... Refering to the Music Thing post about the VW free electric guitar given with every car sold betweeen October and December , the new hype seems to make music in his car !

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M120 in Dave Clarke Top10

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:45:39 PDT

Dave Clarke Top10 of August 2006 1) Brian Sanhaji "Beta v1 Andre Walter Remix" (Enabled) 2) Frequenzberater "Our Galaxy" (PSI) 3) Samuel L Session "The Stick up" 4) Scratch-d Vs H-Bomb "Freakin it" (MFC 005) 5) Epy "Land in Sicht" (Trust) 6) Sebastian "Walkman" (Ed Banger) 7) Subaka "Boing" (Module) 8) Mark verbos "Idle Hands" (CDR) 9) Elite "Just can't Believe Ign Tech Remix" (CDR) 10)Ulterior "The Death of Everything" (CDR)

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M110 in Sebastian Kramer Top10

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:32:25 PDT

Sebastian Kramer DJ Charts / Summer 2006: 01. Jeff Mills - Blue Potential - Tresor 223 02. Jeff Mills - Gamma Player (Blue Potential Version) - Tresor 223 03. Baby Ford & Eon Link - Dead Eye - Plus 8 086 04. Daniel Stefanik - The Bells - Mobilee 005 05. Sebastian Kramer - M51 - Cache 003 06. Planetary Aussault Systems - Deep Heat Vol.1 EP - Mote Evolver 07. Various Artists - Backwards Man (Regis) - DWN 2 08. Joey Beltram - The Alien Chamber (Beyonder Part 2) STX 012 09. Subaka - Pink Force (Steve Bicknell Mix) - Module 110 10. 69 - Putang - Planet E 65284

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Artist of the month: Sean Deason

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:52:21 PDT

After a period doing graphic design for hordes of Detroit techno releases, Sean Deason began working on production himself, first for K Hand's Acacia Records, but later for his own Matrix label under aliases such as Project X, Sounds Intangible Nature, Freq and X-313. His production style of driving minimalist funk with sublime, quintessentially Detroit melodies was later tempered by his inspiration from the British drum'n'bass scene, making Deason one of the few Motor City figures to integrate heavy breakbeats into his material. It was while studying at the Center for Creative Studies that...

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ELECTROGAIA 2006

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:23:18 PDT

12-13-14 August 2006 - San Sebastiàn (SPAIN) If you want to have a nice electronic summer weekend,look at this line-up to understand that you'll should go to Electrogaia 2006! TIGA CHRIS LIEBING VITALIC live DJ RUSH TRENTEMOLLER live BEN SIMS SUPERPITCHER TECHNASIA live OSCAR MULERO GAYLE SAN THE HACKER live REINHARD VOIGHT live SCAN X VS THE YOUNGSTERS (f..com) battle live MISC live OXIA IÑAKI MARIN live SERGEI JAUMETIC BENNO BLOME ALEX STARK DAMON JEE KIKE PRAVDA DEMIAN ASIER MEATAKA! KOLDO INTERMUSIC IMANOL OVERWAVE UNDERSOUND ANARTZ ALX JUANTXI PLAY THE MUSIC Club Pº Jauregui...

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Monegros Desert Festival 2006

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 06:28:03 PDT

Saturday 15th July 2006 - Fraga (SPAIN) Line-up of Monegros 2006: THE PRODIGY METHOD MAN & REDMAN DEEP DISH CARL COX DANNY TENAGLIA DAVE CLARKE RICHIE HAWTIN NITZER EBB LUKE SLATER COLLABS SESSIONS RUSH & BOLD UMEK GALAXY 2 GALAXY+ LOS HERMANOS MISSTRESS BARBARA BLACK STROBE BEN SIMS TECHNASIA THE CRYSTAL METHOD SFDK LA EXCEPCIÓN MORODO TOTE KING ACCIÓN SÁNCHEZ SMITH & SELWAY DAVE ANGEL ALEXANDER KOWALSKI JAMES RUSKIN VALENTINO KANZYANI PET DUO CHUS & CEBALLOS PETE THA ZOUK OSCAR DE RIVERA RÖSH DEAN COLEMAN HEARTTHROB MAGDA TROY PIERCE MARC HOULE...

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New Module's release on the go !

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 12:47:39 PDT

New Module's release M120 is on the go. I can reveal that it will be a four tracks release with three tracks from Sübaka and a mix from a great guest from USA... For your pleasure tracks have been pre-mastered by Charles Siegling from Technasia (check their new album Popsoda!!!) and mastered in the mythic Translab studio (Paris-France). The release will be available as well in vinyl (trought Technorient) and digital format. You can buy always the M110 here : Techno Import Afterhourz Cisco records Juno records Technique News distribution Music head Decks Clubmusic Midtown shop

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10 DAYS OFF 2006

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 02:17:47 PDT

14 - 24 July : GENT (Belgium) For the 12th time 10 Days Off will take place during the "Gentse Feesten", and as usual, KC Vooruit and the ICC are the places to be.The yearly high mass of club music in Belgium once again lives up to its eclectic rep with a mixture of old and new, established and upcoming, and being a stage for all relevant club styles: house, electro, breakbeats, rock, drum 'n' bass, minimal, broken beats, nu-jazz, techno, funk, disco, electro-house - if you can dance to it, you'll find it at 10 Days Off. FRIDAY 14 JULY VOORUIT - MAIN ROOM: Ellen Allien & Apparat...

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Label of the month: Starbaby Records

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 05:21:22 PST

The 10th Birthday!!! Starbaby Records label's was created in 1996 at Columbus (Ohio). by Anissa Keller and Stefan Manceau, a french dj, producer and promoter who stayed seven years in States. So he had opportunity to see and hear several djs and musicians from all over the States. The first release was from one of the best Midwest’s newest artists, Titonton Duvante, with his "Voyeurism LP". Following the LP came the "Voyeurism Remixes EP" with 2 tracks composed by Rue East (Mark Broom and Dave Hill), an original track by Titonton Duvante and one by Stefan Manceau. Since the beginning,...

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Sonar2006

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 12:57:41 PDT

15-16-17 June: 13th Barcelona International Festival of Advenced Music and Multimédia Art. The Barcelona based festival is back with bigger exhibitions, more technology, and more interactive as ever. It's the essential meeting point for switched on music fans, cutting-edge artists and influential movers from music and the modern arts. By day, over 300 activities including DJ sets, concerts, films, and installations take place, before the festival is transformed into a Mediterranean clubbers paradise with DJs, VDJs and concerts from the broadest spectrum of dance music appearing...

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Artist of the month : Technasia

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 04:13:06 PDT

The outfit Technasia is collaboration between Amil Khan from Hong Kong and Charles Siegling from France. Having met in Hong Kong some years back, they felt it was time to put South East Asia on the world map for the production of electronic dance music. Both Amil and Charles have been exposed to a variety of electronic music from abroad and have been influenced in their works by early electronic sounds from the likes of the Yellow Magic Orchestra, Coil, Xymox, and Depeche Mode...As a label, Technasia was the first music division launched under Technorient Music foundation based in Hong Kong....

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Module-records studio removal : part IV

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Tue, 30 May 2006 04:02:03 PDT

The things become serious... From left to right : Korg SQ-10 Doepfer Maq 16/3 X2 Studio Electronics SE-1 Yamaha CS-5 Korg MS-20 Roland SH-101 Novation Bass-station MFB Synth lite Roland TB-303 Roland TR-707 MAM Adx-1 MAESTRO Russian synth Elektron Sid-station JoMoX MBase01 DSI Evolver MFB 502 Firstman SQ-1 Mattel synsonic drums

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Module-records studio removal : part III

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Sat, 27 May 2006 11:10:32 PDT

it's a little empty, isn't it ?

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DEMF2006: Line-up

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Sat, 27 May 2006 05:56:45 PDT

Movement 06 rocks!!! Adam Beyer Adam Marshall (live) Adam X (live) Andy Toth (live) Anthony Attalla Ark (live) Audion (live) Blaze (live) Bluetech Bodycode (live) Brian Kage Carl Craig Chemlab (live) Chris Rohn Clark Warner Colin Z (live) Collabs Tour (Speedy J / Chris Liebing) (live) Dandy Jack & the Junction SM (live) Daniel Bell David Duriez Dennis Cox Derek Fox Derek Michael (live) Derrick Carter Dethlab Detroit Techno Militia Doc Martin (live) + djDonald GlaudeDonnacha Costello (live) Drew Maddox and Eric Cloutier Ezekiel Honig (live) F.I.S.T. Final Cut (live) Frank Martiniq Function...

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Technasia Popsoda live in Paris pictures and videos

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Mon, 22 May 2006 14:21:49 PDT

As you know the outfit Technasia is collaboration between Amil Khan from Hong Kong and Charles Siegling from France. Having met in Hong Kong some years back, they felt it was time to put South East Asia on the world map for the production of electronic dance music. The release of Technasia's long awaited latest album entitled "Popsoda" give them the opportunity to start a live tour around the world, including a date at the Rex-club (Paris). See all pictures here Video 1 Video 2 Video 3

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Module-records studio removal : part II

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Meyerson) — Thu, 18 May 2006 03:44:57 PDT

Why do I have all this heavy gear ?

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Fabric club, London

noreply@blogger.com (David Smyle) — Mon, 08 May 2006 07:36:36 PDT

77a Charterhouse St, Clerkenwell, EC1M 3HN London, UK With its weekly line-ups of some of the world’s finest talent, the club Fabric (3 Rooms /Capacity:1600) is one of the best London's venues . Week after week, The Fabric crew provides quality events . Just see the Fabric's program, to understand...

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