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Blinky – Live at Kiss My Grass – January 23, 2010

January 24, 2010 - 10:21 pm

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Melbourne producer extraordinaire, Blinky, has just uploaded a very special live mix, recorded at Kiss My Grass 2010. Showcasing original tracks and remixes that will be appearing in the coming months on labels such as Epsilon, Baroque and his own label, BeatGeek Records.
Blinky is of Melbourne’s most promising young producers.  Running two record labels (BeatGeek [...]

Mastering: The Movie

January 19, 2010 - 8:32 pm

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Something pretty light to kick off 2010.  Stay tuned for the NAMM wrap up, Ableton Bridge, a killer wireless Serato controller for under $150 and I thrash slip mode on a CDJ900.
I pity the guys who have to deal with this on a daily basis.

Hard Work

November 7, 2009 - 11:00 pm

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“Where do you DJ?”
I would get asked this question at least a couple of times per week. Working in the job I’m in, that is to be expected.  I sell DJ equipment, of course customers are going to ask. Funnily enough, i’m not employed because I DJ, I’m employed because I’m organised, can speak to [...]

Tarekith’s guide to playing live.

October 20, 2009 - 11:11 pm

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I’ve been a big fan of Tarekith for a couple of years, not only does he give a lot of time to the the ALDJ forums as well as free effects plugins for Ableton, but he’s just posted what is possibly the best possible online guide to “playing live”.
It’s a great overview about what is [...]

Upcoming Gigs – October 2009

October 19, 2009 - 9:28 pm

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Got plenty of gigs coming up, and as the summer silly season cranks into full drive, hopefully there will be plenty more!
This Friday, I’m playing Little Peninsula, dropping breaks, electro and house. Ditching Ableton this gig in favour of Serato, so I’ll be rocking it on ACTUAL TURNTABLES. hence I’ve been digging hard into the [...]

Substance – Saturday 31st of October @ Highlander

October 14, 2009 - 3:22 pm

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It’s a dark and scary town this Melbourne place, with lots of scary corners its a wonder John Brumby hasnt already jumped out at you dressed as Jason from Friday the 13th. Keeping this in mind the substance crew invites all you trick or treater’s to get your ass down to highlander bar for a [...]

Novation Launchpad Ableton Controller

October 1, 2009 - 10:35 pm

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Can’t afford an APC? Want an awesome pad style controller for triggering clips in the same way? Novation has you covered with the new Launchpad.
Featuring 64 multicolored pads, with color feedback depending on the status of the device or clip you’re controlling, dedicated transport controls and an additional column of scene play buttons, it’s a [...]

Fresh Beat Friday – Paul Master – Broken Beats 7

September 25, 2009 - 12:29 am

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Time to get some funk on.
Been listening to this in the car for the past few weeks, totally love it for Friday tracks.
Mixed by ex-Sydney sider and now Melbourne local Paul Master, this blend of nu jazz, funk and hip hop is total drink beers in the sun kinda music. Any mix that starts off [...]

No mix this week, but some free advice.

August 5, 2009 - 10:38 pm

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So you’re an aspiring DJ or an established name putting out a new promo
You’ve spent a number of hours selecting tracks, arranging your mix, recording it.
Then re-recording it because you weren’t totally happy with it.
Then re-recording because you dropped a track in at the wrong time.
Then re-recordi….
You’ve got the picture right?  You’ve spent hours making [...]

EchoKinetic Podcast – Edge Of Dusk

July 22, 2009 - 6:26 pm

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Smashing out another quick mix, I’m back with something a bit proggier than the Tech House promo. And it’s even got a name, courtesy of @CaptArgo.

EchoKinetic Podcast – Edge of Dusk by RichoKinetic
Tracklist:
Strahovski – Warning (Original Mix)
Alterbreed – Shadow (Original Mix)
Duran & Aytek – Just the 2 of Us (Original Mix)
Riktam, Bansi – Green [...]