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Monthly Archives: April 2004

The heaven-sent Echo Indigo DJ

23-Apr-04

The Echo Indigo DJ represents my first hardware plunge into the digital DJ arena. The Indigo DJ is an inexpensive way to add two low latency stereo outputs to your laptop. By configuring your DJ application to use channels 1 & 2 for the house mix and 3 & 4 for the cue, traditional DJ [...]

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Dawn for the digital DJ

23-Apr-04

I’m a veteran vinyl DJ but as of late I have been looking to dive into the realm of live laptop DJ performances. I’ve been researching hardware and software platforms, picking the brains of folks like Alexander Payne (who is an avid Traktor fan). There are a few good resources on the subject matter, ranging [...]

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GYBO bootleg scene releases Clash mash-up album

20-Apr-04

I remember when this project was first announced on GYBO, and it looks like production is finally wrapped up. Richie of Culture Deluxe says: In February 2004 I posted a challenge on the Get Your Bootleg On forum to all-comers to take a track each from the seminal Clash LP London Calling and bootleg it. [...]

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Bowie mash-up contest sucks?

19-Apr-04

It looks like someone agrees with my initial reaction to the Bowie mash-up contest. Specifically, having no source acapella material makes for a pretty lame mash-up contest. Maybe that’s half the challenge, but come on — throw us a bone!

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The Tennessean on mash-ups

18-Apr-04

Even the Tennessean has something to say about mash-ups.

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Bootie time again!

14-Apr-04

It’s that time of month again — Bootie time! Hope to see everyone out at Cherry Bar tonight in San Francisco. Guest DJ Stink will be there “spinning his own custom mash-ups.” And of course Adrian, Mysterious D, Dada, and Party Ben will be spinning, too!

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Is Webjay the new mix tape?

13-Apr-04

What’s Webjay? Webjay is a tool that helps you listen to and publish web playlists. MP3 players like WinAmp, iTunes, RealOne, and Windows Media Player can be given a list of songs to play. Most of the time the songs are on your computer, but they can also be on the web. Webjay is all [...]

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Lamb remix contest

12-Apr-04

I’ve been a fan of Lamb since I first heard their masterpiece “Gorecki.” Now is your chance to put your own remix spin on “Stronger.” Full samples are available for download on their web site.

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Remixing with Windows Sound Recorder

12-Apr-04

Forget Sound Forge and Acid — remix it old school style with Windows Sound Recorder. Very clever!

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David Bowie mash-up contest

11-Apr-04

Audi (the car company) is sponsoring a mash-up contest for David Bowie. Round one entries are due soon — read the rules here. There are a ton of Bowie samples available on the contest page, so even if you don’t plan on entering, might as well grab the sample packs. It’s a bit irritating that [...]

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