Feb 24
In this episode of Monitor, I discuss the various pieces of digital DJ Software that is available. Includinge Traktor Studio, TorQ, UltraMixer and Djay.
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Feb 20
Okay, I usually don’t blatantly promote software. Nor would I usually steer you to another Mac site. But this is too good of a deal to pass up, if you are at all interested in DJ software.
There are several good DJ mixing applications out there, the big three are Tracktor DJ Studio, Ultramixer and DJay. Of the three, Tracktor is the big-boy Pro app but at $280US list price, it’s definitely beyond the budget of the casual DJ. UltraMixer Pro has most of the features of Tracktor and goes for $230US and while I like UltraMixer’s interface better than Tracktor’s in most aspects, UltraMixer is obviously a cross platform port, There is nothing Mac-like about it’s interface or menus. Finally there is the little engine that could. If you like spinning with two turntables and a microphone DJay is the app for you! It has a cool two deck interface and all the controls are Mac-like and intuitive, and at $50 US its a bargain.
So here’s the deal For today only (February 20, 2008) Djay is available as promo deal on MacUdate.com for $24.99.
Even if don’t catch today’s deal if you have any interest in DJ software you should check out the trial download of DJay at the DJay website.
Feb 03
In this episode of Monitor, I take a look at Apple’s Soundtrack Pro 2 application.
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Jan 27
In this episode of Monitor, I look at digital music distribution. And how to get your music on the iTunes Music Store, emusic and Amazon using services like TuneCore, CD Baby and Snocap.
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Dec 31
The fact that the online community of Second Life provides a way listen to streaming audio has created opportunities for musicians , DJs, and others to stream live audio broadcast into Second Life. Since there are no real good tutorials out there on streaming from a Mac and that I’m getting tired of repeating the same set of instructions, I put together this article. First I’m going to make the assumption that you want to stream to more than ten listeners at a single location in Second Life, and that you already have installed and are familiar with the basics of using Second Life. Please note that you can also stream to even more listeners over the internet using this same method.
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Dec 27
I wrote an article a few years back on basic audio recording on the Mac, While much of that info is still valid, a lot of it is out of date. So I thought I would update that article and I also plan to make a video tutorial as well, In the meantime here is the article.
We are going to assume that we are recording a simple mono or single channel microphone for the purpose of this tutorial, But the tutorial works just as well for any stereo audio source such as a turntable or a mixer. Continue reading »
Dec 22
Here are a bunch of free stocking stuffers from Goldbaby (thanks !) 
Including some HipHop Apple Loops and the 606 Tape sample library.
Dec 14
Alright It’s been over two months since Apple released OS 10.5 Leopard and I’m still waiting on a stupid Driver for my M-Audio Radium 49 keyboard. Two months of being unable to use a product because someones to lazy to write two hours worth of code. I am Fuming!
I HATE Avid/Digidesign and always hated that it takes them on average 6 months to start writing drivers after any major OS change. I was hoping that when M-Audio was aquired by Digi that they would remain the cool little company that they used to be. I remember specifically how quick and often they used to update drivers. But unfortunately it appears that the guy that used to write the drivers for M-Audio has been swallowed into the huge slow gluttonous mass that is Digidesign calls support.
Shame on you Digidesign, you suck. My next keyboard will be an Edirol.
Next Rant: On October 5th I submitted my latest EP to TuneCore to be released on iTunes . TuneCore said that it would be available in the iTunes Music store and on Emusic around November 30th. Okay if that’s the process, I was willing to accept that. So although I recieve no notification from TuneCore, I thought I better check their site to see If my music was available yet. Acording to TuneCore My Album is Live in the ITunes Music store both in the US and UK and at Emusic and at Amazon.
The reality is that it’s only available on Amazon as of now. WTF??? I went ahead and put the link to iTunes on the site in hopes that the Link will go hot before X-mas. In the meantime you can buy the Album at Amazon.
Dec 08
In this episode of Monitor, I explain how to use your Mac to launch your own Shoutcast internet radio station and how to broadcast into Second Life.
You can be an internet DJ and stream your music or voice over the internet using Your Mac, iTunes, a program called Nicecast from Rogue Amoeba and a Shoutcast DNAS or Icecast server. I also talk briefly about the legalities of Internet radio and ask you to check out SaveNetRadio.org
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Nov 13
As cool as Macs are, eventually they become obsolete or give up the the ghost. They also tend to acquire peripherals and accessories that also cease to function and/or become obsolete. This is an environmental concern because a landfill is no place for consumer electronics of any kind. Unless you prefer your drinking water with heavy metals. Continue reading »
