The Electronic Music Appreciation Thread

[Doubledealer]

Thought I'd make this thread to see if there are any fellow Electro nutters out there. :D

I wasn't into music AT ALL until around year 11 in College...Just nothing did it for me. Then, one day, I stumbled into Revolution CD (a music/comic/dvd store in Canberra, well, it used to be) and decided to sift through a few albums in the 'alternative' section. I picked up an album with a frosted glass case and some bizarre architectural lines arranged on a plain white background. Thinking 'this is a bit different' I decided to give the CD a listen using the instore headphones/CD player and that was enough. I was hooked! The album was EP7 by Warp Records duo Autechre, who fans of Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada and their ilk will know as being pioneers of the IDM/braindance genre.

My music taste has since developed a lot since EP7 and while I still very much enjoy IDM (which sadly there really isn't a great deal of these days) I also enjoy Trance, Drum 'n' Bass (I think the most ultimate event I've been to was Calyx and Aphrodite in Canberra), Psy-Trance, pop, dub step (Burial FTW), Ambient, Lounge, House amongst others.

After college I was very much into the rave scene and would party all weekend (No pills...Promise :p) usually to the tune of drum 'n' bass, breaks or Trance. You might not think so but Canberra had some pretty sweet music events! My idea of the perfect Friday/Saturday night is having a few drinks with friends and dancing all night to sweet, sweet electro music (in all its many any varied flavours).

At the moment I'm really enjoying the new albums from Little Dragon, Lusine, Hudson Mohawke (from the Warp label, same as Autechre :D), Fever Ray, amongst others.

So is there anyone else with similar taste? Do you have an official Warp Aphex Twin shirt that you wear with pride? What are your electro picks for 2009?

[blackie]

i found out i like drum and bass recently, never would have thought i would, generally because my musical tastes stem from some crazy heavy metal XD

Im looking to expand my taste further, so anyone who could recommend anything that is upbeat and has a good bass line, im all ears :D

[Doubledealer]

i found out i like drum and bass recently, never would have thought i would, generally because my musical tastes stem from some crazy heavy metal XD

Im looking to expand my taste further, so anyone who could recommend anything that is upbeat and has a good bass line, im all ears :D

This kinda upbeat? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37XhIQ00H1o

Or maybe this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3uObjwb59s

Or if that's not your cup of earl grey, this? :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIRVv6Ke55U

[autobreadticon]

yeh glad you broke down the different types of electronic music, im into 8-bit nu-rave crystal castles, HEARTSREVOLUTION

favourite ablum for 2009 is royskopp-junior

[blackie]

ooh the last 2 are quite good, i shall investigate them further :)

these are some of the things ive been listening to lately

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScFT6vL836U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfrM8A9ctCw

[GoktimusPrime]

I very seldomly listen to non-Transformer music, but when I hear "electronic music" this song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qktzC8dy1V4) comes to mind. :)

[Doubledealer]

yeh glad you broke down the different types of electronic music, im into 8-bit nu-rave crystal castles, HEARTSREVOLUTION

Ooh 8-bit nu-rave. In that case I suggest you try out Ilkae's latest album, Bring Extra Dragon's. :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG_5CwAt9rA

[Stompy]

I'm a HUGE electronic music fan. My tastes cater more for the downtempo electronica. Am a pretty big (real) House music fan and currently liking the return to the disco sound within the genre. In no particular order or genre my favorite artists:
- Trentemoller
- Jay Denes (Blue Six/Naked Music)
- Helios
- Ulrich Schnauss
- DJ Gregory
- Louie Vega
- Telefon Tel Aviv
- Husky Rescue
- Blu Mar Ten

To name just a few. Currently entranced by Urban Myth Club's - Helium album.

[Doubledealer]

I'm a HUGE electronic music fan. My tastes cater more for the downtempo electronica. Am a pretty big (real) House music fan and currently liking the return to the disco sound within the genre. In no particular order or genre my favorite artists:
- Trentemoller
- Jay Denes (Blue Six/Naked Music)
- Helios
- Ulrich Schnauss
- DJ Gregory
- Louie Vega
- Telefon Tel Aviv
- Husky Rescue
- Blu Mar Ten

To name just a few. Currently entranced by Urban Myth Club's - Helium album.

Ah Stompster, what exquisite taste you have. Anyone who is into ambient/melodic/introspective music AT ALL needs to check out Ulrich Schnauss' work. A Strangley Isolated place is probably the best palce to start. :)

[MV75]

Electronic music eh? The only stuff I have really considered as electronic is game music.

Doom e1m1, ghost 'n goblins, golden axe, etc. All good, especially remixes. :)

[Dkaris]

i cant stand drum n bass, i much rather aphex's selected ambient works

[Bartrim]

I used to be a D.J so unfortunately I'm still a bit worn with electronic music but I loved it when I first got into the biz. Maybe one day I'll get back into it but at the moment give me some hard rock or retro classics.:)

[jacksplatt11]

Crystal Castles are sick

[MV75]

I used to be a D.J so unfortunately I'm still a bit worn with electronic music but I loved it when I first got into the biz. Maybe one day I'll get back into it but at the moment give me some hard rock or retro classics.:)

I'm with you man. The only music to really enjoy is real music such as that. :) :D

But all music (pre-2000), has it's place for sure, but I can't leave the good stuff for too long.

[Doubledealer]

This is one of my favourite songs of the year, HUGE d'n'b track. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwSTsaMD_wg&feature=player_embedded#

[GoktimusPrime]

Phat Planet by Leftfield:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcWnLCl8Ugw

:)

[Doubledealer]

I'm glad I started this thread as I'd somehow not heard of Crystal Castles until now. Thanks for the recommendation, bread, they are indeed brilliant musically (shame about stealing Trent Brown's Madonna artwork though, that guy was riiiiiiiipped off)!

[Tober]

I'm a HUGE electronic music fan. My tastes cater more for the downtempo electronica. Am a pretty big (real) House music fan and currently liking the return to the disco sound within the genre. In no particular order or genre my favorite artists:
- Trentemoller
- Jay Denes (Blue Six/Naked Music)
- Helios
- Ulrich Schnauss
- DJ Gregory
- Louie Vega
- Telefon Tel Aviv
- Husky Rescue
- Blu Mar Ten

To name just a few. Currently entranced by Urban Myth Club's - Helium album.

I like your style! :cool:

I know Trentemoller, Ulrich Schnauss and Helios. Will have to source the rest.

I like William Orbit's 'Hello Waveforms' allot. Similar to Schnauss' stuff. I'm sure you would know it tho, but for those that don't Sea Green (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQudjuAhNR4) and Surfin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCicXtnU2pU) get allot of play-time on the iPod.



I'm glad I started this thread as I'd somehow not heard of Crystal Castles until now. Thanks for the recommendation, bread, they are indeed brilliant musically (shame about stealing Trent Brown's Madonna artwork though, that guy was riiiiiiiipped off)!

There was a quote about how good 'Courtship Dating' is that went something like "This song is so good it makes you forget what arseholes they are. And they are HUGE arseholes"...

[mknell]

well check out these guys MM9 they are electronic metal/synthetic kinda thing and they are Aussie lol, their drummer Ben is awesome you may enjoy it just for his beats

http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=mm9&init=quick#/mmnine?ref=search&sid=721178938.806886531..1
or
http://www.myspace.com/manymachinesonnine

[jacksplatt11]

MM9 are sick, really like their new stuff, their older NuMetal stuff was pretty rubbish, but I've liked all their stuff since Prosthetic Blvd till now. Really cool

[mknell]

MM9 are sick, really like their new stuff, their older NuMetal stuff was pretty rubbish, but I've liked all their stuff since Prosthetic Blvd till now. Really cool

I love all their stuff, I've been a fan for quite a few years now, will you be heading to any upcomming shows?

[jacksplatt11]

Ahh yeah I'll be seeing them at Pyramid Rock over new years, and I already saw them once before earlier this year with Dead Letter Circus

[Doubledealer]

Love this song (In by Ambidextrous/Morkva) but just discovered this awesome video for it on youtube...Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0IfVokV60k

[jaydisc]

Cool thread. Yeah, Ulrich Schauss is beautiful music. I love nearly all electronic. I've been a classically trained pianists since the age of four, and have played numerous other instruments since, and even participated in a few professional orchestras in my teens (playing the French Horn :D).

I've come to the conclusion that electronic music adds a proverbial third dimension to music. The true definition of music is something containing the following three parameters: Pitch, Volume and Timbre. While analog instruments are astonishly beautifully and diverse, they are finite in the timbres they can create. Electronic music has no such limits.

I had a massive multi-year fetish with Psytrance, went to lots of outdoor parties across Australia, specifically about 5 x Rainbow Serpent Festivals (the best!), a bunch of Earthcores and even the solar eclipse party in 2002 in the Adelaide desert. The Psytrance scene has an almost sister-like psychedelic chill scene, where many artists cross over, of which the king is Simon Posford. By himself, playing full-on (yet clever) psytrance, he is known as Hallucinogen, but with Raja Ram, they form the duo known as Shpongle.

Shpongle's Tales of the Inexpressible is what I call my "desert island" album. As in, if I was stuck on a desert island with only one album, this would be it. Musical, original, psychedelic, funky, diverse, everything! A truly musical, intellectual psychedelic feast!

[Doubledealer]

Shpongle is unreal! I'm sad to say I haven't been to too many psy-trance events - I would love to have gone to one of those Rainbow Serpent Festivals (is it still on these days?)! Have you ever seen Astrix play live, jay? Love that guys style.

[jaydisc]

Astrix, full-on Israeli. Unfortunately, no. But I had a phase where I was really into him and other similarly banging Israelis. I did win a contest where I got flown to the Victorian bush in a Cessna with a friend to see Alien Project, who was a friend/cohort/collaborator with Astrix. He ended up being a real jerk to the organisers, who were friends, and I lost the taste for him as a result.

Yeah, RSF still runs, but I didn't go this year. However, friends said best eva!

[jaydisc]

Did you know that Astrix is playing in Sydney on Friday and Melbourne on Saturday?

[Doubledealer]

Did you know that Astrix is playing in Sydney on Friday and Melbourne on Saturday?

Oh what, I had no idea! I really should look on inthemix.com.au more often...Ah well, at least I've still got Orbital to look forward to next week. :D You heading south to see Astrix?

[jaydisc]

No, my days of appreciation of the Israeli banging style of Psytrance have passed. :)

I'm much more appreciative of the proggy sounds you find in the morning.

[Doubledealer]

Has anyone else heard Underworld's new song? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHs8LxPepKU

Have to say, I'm loving it and hope this new album will be their best since Beaucoup Fish. :D

Also very much looking forward to Miami Horror in June and *gasp* AUTECHRE next Friday night in Sydney...What a dream come true. Cannot WAIT :)

So many great tunes in circulation at the moe, what funky beats is everyone else into these days?

[blackie]

anyone here listen to dubstep?

had a mate come back from england and all he listened to over there was d&b and dubstep, so by association im into it now....

really enjoying:
Chrispy
Datsik
Borgore
Nero

just put some subs in my car which helps.... ;)

anyone who listens wana recommend me some more?

[Tober]

I'm currently liking 'Acolyte' by Delphic.

I like to think that it's sorta what New Order would sound like today if they didn't decide to sound shit instead.

[Doubledealer]

Check out this Perth guy 'Pogo', he makes songs using Disney samples. :D What a legend! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs1bG6BIYlo&feature=player_embedded#!

[gantz]

anyone here listen to dubstep?

had a mate come back from england and all he listened to over there was d&b and dubstep, so by association im into it now....

really enjoying:
Chrispy
Datsik
Borgore
Nero

just put some subs in my car which helps.... ;)

anyone who listens wana recommend me some more?

Oh yes I do enjoy the DUBZ!!!!

I recommend:

Rusko
The Glitch Mob
Wiley (earlier stuff 'Treddin On Thin Ice'
Mix Master Mikes new album is all dub-step, Napalm Rockets

Will get you some more names.

Also, I have just discovered Crystal Castles. FKN WOW! Love when you find music that make your ears and mind melt :D

[Doubledealer]

You guys are talkin' dubstep and not mentioning Burial? For shame! :p

[blackie]

Oh yes I do enjoy the DUBZ!!!!

I recommend:

Rusko
The Glitch Mob
Wiley (earlier stuff 'Treddin On Thin Ice'
Mix Master Mikes new album is all dub-step, Napalm Rockets

Will get you some more names.

Also, I have just discovered Crystal Castles. FKN WOW! Love when you find music that make your ears and mind melt :D

love rusko so much
wiley is a lot more uk grime than read dubstep

GOING TO SEE BORGOE IN A FEW WEEKS :D:D:D:DD:D:D:D
saw doctor P about a month ago, and it completely went off, this is going to be even bigger
that coupled with Datsik touring next month is ultimate win


You guys are talkin' dubstep and not mentioning Burial? For shame! :p

never heard of burial
off i go to listen to that :P

[Tober]

Currently enjoying the Tron: Legacy score by Daft Punk


Crystal Castles have announced a tour if anyone still cares... :p

[Bartrim]

Currently enjoying the Tron: Legacy score by Daft Punk



Daft Punk doing the score to Tron: Legacy... sounds promising

made me think of this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCElWmA_2tY

[Doubledealer]

Any of the dnb fiends in here listen to these internet radio stations? Love 'em!

http://jungletrain.net/
http://www.bassdrive.com/v2/

[blackie]

saw borgore on sunday night
was amazing
also got to see Affiks and Fraksha, and Antention
next stop is chase and status, sub focus, 16 bit and netsky early next month
life is good

[gantz]

Seeing Flying Lotus, Hudson Mohawke and Gaslamp Killer January 5th :D

[Doubledealer]

Seeing Flying Lotus, Hudson Mohawke and Gaslamp Killer January 5th :D

This will be killer! I want to go to the New Years Day show here in Perth, just gotta see if fundage permits...Hudson Mohawke is the highlight for me, really enjoyed his debut album!

[blackie]

saw Datsik on saturday night
it went off so well
this weeks artist for me is J. Rabbit

[Doubledealer]

Only just noticed this...Listen for a special sound @ 1:17 in Mt Eden Dubstep's Sierra Leone :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIEEIif21g4

[blackie]

Only just noticed this...Listen for a special sound @ 1:17 in Mt Eden Dubstep's Sierra Leone :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIEEIif21g4

youll find a few songs have samples like that :P

[Doubledealer]

youll find a few songs have samples like that :P

Ah but have they been aptly reported on OTCA? :p

[blackie]

Ah but have they been aptly reported on OTCA? :p

heres one

Roll Out - Chrispy

[Doubledealer]

heres one

Roll Out - Chrispy

I think I just died and went to heaven. Holy $%&@!!

[blackie]

I think I just died and went to heaven. Holy $%&@!!

tehehehe
i love chrispy

[Doubledealer]

tehehehe
i love chrispy

Haha, he's farkin' incredible! I've just got into Skism too, this guy has some of the most immense drops I've heard eg. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxm17bHT_HM.

You heard any of Gaslamp Killer's DJ sets, Blackie? If not, imagine Animal from The Muppets playing some of the most killer dubstep and you're about there. :D

[blackie]

Haha, he's farkin' incredible! I've just got into Skism too, this guy has some of the most immense drops I've heard eg. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxm17bHT_HM.

You heard any of Gaslamp Killer's DJ sets, Blackie? If not, imagine Animal from The Muppets playing some of the most killer dubstep and you're about there. :D

yeah skism is pretty sweet, heard a few of his tracks before

going to look up the second one now :D

[Doubledealer]

Blackie, you gotta sample the auditory delight that is Bassnectar, I think you'll be a fan. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRftXCiqfQ8

Bloody amazing one for Metallica & dubstep fans:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REUALPpHHYc

[blackie]

all over it sir
i love basshead

[Doubledealer]

He needs to come to Australia!!

[jaydisc]

I love bassnectar. He's been here. I saw him in Melbourne 2 years ago. He rocked.

Unrelated, I saw Shpongle in Melbourne with a 10 piece band last week. brilliant stuff. They're playing Rainbow Serpent Festival this weekend. Very sad I couldn't see them there. Outdoors would have been so much better.

[Doubledealer]

I love bassnectar. He's been here. I saw him in Melbourne 2 years ago. He rocked.

Unrelated, I saw Shpongle in Melbourne with a 10 piece band last week. brilliant stuff. They're playing Rainbow Serpent Festival this weekend. Very sad I couldn't see them there. Outdoors would have been so much better.

Simon Posford is a ****ing legend, that would have been epic! Tales of the Inexpressible has to be one of the best albums of all time. :)

Holy crap, Bassnectar is coming to Australia in March!! http://www.inthemix.com.au/news/aust/49092/Bassnectar_gets_his_wobble_on_this_March

[jaydisc]

Yeah, Posford's undeniably a musical genius. And Tales of the Inexpressible is my Desert Island album ;)

As to Bassnectar, I've found his more recent stuff harder and simpler, and seeing him DJ was more along those lines, so don't expect any of the more layered or diverse sounds (which I prefer, or at least prefer the diversity). But definitely worth seeing to get your "wobble" on. The Melbourne venue he's playing at is quite an upgrade from the last venue I saw him at.

This (http://www.inthemix.com.au/events/reviews/41454/Bassnectar_Roxannes_Parlour_Melbourne_310109) was the Bassnectar gig I went to, like Shpongle as a consolation for not being able to go to Rainbow Serpent yet again, where he was also playing.

[blackie]

winrar!!
dd you are the man.
i love going to brown alley, its where i saw Dr P and Bar9, and that night went off.
this is on my calendar :D

[Doubledealer]

winrar!!
dd you are the man.
i love going to brown alley, its where i saw Dr P and Bar9, and that night went off.
this is on my calendar :D

Mate, I'm actually tempted to see the Melb show...Might see you there! :D

More dubstep phatness (is there a limit to this genre's greatness?)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSeNSzJ2-Jw&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDYIdBZUl2Y

[blackie]

Mate, I'm actually tempted to see the Melb show...Might see you there! :D

More dubstep phatness (is there a limit to this genre's greatness?)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSeNSzJ2-Jw&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDYIdBZUl2Y

if you end up coming across, drop us a line we can catch up for a drink or 10 :P

[blackie]

also
i hear skrillex is coming to aus again, i missed him last time, turns out my mates mate was promoting for him :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-YjVp_ibQ

this song is amaizng

[Dkaris]

i cant stand dubstep, i read deadmau5 is headlining creamfields tho...

[Doubledealer]

also
i hear skrillex is coming to aus again, i missed him last time, turns out my mates mate was promoting for him :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw-YjVp_ibQ

this song is amaizng

Man after hearing Scary Monsters & Bad Sprites I've been listening to everything this guy has blasted under the Skrillex name and he is just sensational. In one interview he mentions he tries to capture the complex sound of popular Warp Label artists mixed with the dancability of Daft Punk. What an absolute KING. :D

He seriously needs to lay off the Crystal Meth though...His poor face. :/

[blackie]

hello another 4gb of dubstep :D

[Doubledealer]

Woah, that's a lot of tunage. I hope you're subwoofer can handle all the wobs mate!

ShockOne & Phetsta @ Shape Bar tonight, only $5 entry...Oh yeah, I can taste the Black Russians already. :D

[blackie]

Woah, that's a lot of tunage. I hope you're subwoofer can handle all the wobs mate!

ShockOne & Phetsta @ Shape Bar tonight, only $5 entry...Oh yeah, I can taste the Black Russians already. :D

the 2 400W subs in my boot most certainly can :D

heard the new onelove dubstep cd done by kid kenobi yet? theyre touring aus very soon for the launch :D

[Doubledealer]

the 2 400W subs in my boot most certainly can :D

heard the new onelove dubstep cd done by kid kenobi yet? theyre touring aus very soon for the launch :D

Sorry for the late reply mate, thanks to you I'll be going to Kid Kenobi's Dubstep Invasion tour next weekend! :D Will be quite large methinks!

I had my first day at SAE today (doing a 6 month music production course there). Here's a remix by my teacher and his pal, I think I'm in great hands! :D
http://soundcloud.com/m-s-3/kids-of-88-my-house-mid-side-remix?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=facebook&utm_content=http://soundcloud.com/m-s-3/kids-of-88-my-house-mid-side-remix

[gantz]

SICK! Seeing Dizzee Friday, and now Steve Aoki is playing at/hosting the official after party!!!

:D

[blackie]

fml
missing a heap of concerts coming up, including future due to my demolished ankle

[gantz]

Oh no! I will party enough for you at Future :D

[blackie]

chrissy chris and cookie monster in 2 weeks...............
I CANT WAIT!!

[blackie]

beeing couch ridden has made me listen to way too much music over the past few weeks.
So i decided to create a blog about my music listening habbits, as well to showcase some of the stuff im listening to for anyone who cares

http://black-bass.tumblr.com/

hopefully soon ill be putting up some of my own creations ;)

[gantz]

They have chosen to use The Glitch Mob in the Cap trailer!

You gotta love that :D

[Doubledealer]

Okay, I think I'll be importing the new MK game now...Skrillex is doing the theme for Reptile: http://www.inthemix.com.au/news/intl/49656/MSTRKRFT_Skrillex_Harvard_Bass_and_more_on_Mortal_ Kombat_soundtrack

[Doubledealer]

Made my first track in Ableton, a very experimental little number. :)
http://soundcloud.com/sharkatron/perry-mentals-ex#new-timed-comment-at-18878

[blackie]

I like it man. Had a good grove to it. Hopefully I'll get ableton once I fix my MacBook up....

[Doubledealer]

I like it man. Had a good grove to it. Hopefully I'll get ableton once I fix my MacBook up....

Thanks blackie! I hope you're Macbook is up and running soon so you too can get creative musically. :) Hope you enjoy Cookie Monsta too, listened to some of his stuff after you mentioned him and he's brill!

[Doubledealer]

Finally found the song this drop came from...New ring tone enabled :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAjt5wPJVqM

ONE DAY TIL SKRILLEX HOE MAI GAWD!!11

[blackie]

i had that song on repeat in the car for a week, absolutely love it

[Doubledealer]

Can't get enough of 'Salem' at the moment, god damn their stuff is epic. Current favourite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2sOQedggAc&feature=fvwrel

[Doubledealer]

I think you'll appreciate this one, Blackie. ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z59gAXZ0ksQ

[blackie]

so thats the song that got me into dubstep :P

[Doubledealer]

Just discovered Porter Robinson...I think I've found my new obsession :p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6I10SEJF6c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2NJzT-19lE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BONZgmL8R40

[Doubledealer]

Made a song in good old Ableton Live over the last couple of days. Hope you guys like it. :)

http://soundcloud.com/abrah-j/abrah-j-the-crafty-sloth

[Stompy]

That's good stuff DD. Keep it up. Very solid. Just re-edit it to make it go for 5-6 minutes and let certain parts breath and go for longer.

I've missed a tonne of this style of chill-out. Ever since chill-out it all turned acoustic alternative. There is a saving grace with a UK indie label called i-Label who is harking back to the early halcyon days of chillout with more balearic stylings when it was at it's gorgeous as a sunset/sunrise peak.

[Doubledealer]

That's good stuff DD. Keep it up. Very solid. Just re-edit it to make it go for 5-6 minutes and let certain parts breath and go for longer.

I've missed a tonne of this style of chill-out. Ever since chill-out it all turned acoustic alternative. There is a saving grace with a UK indie label called i-Label who is harking back to the early halcyon days of chillout with more balearic stylings when it was at it's gorgeous as a sunset/sunrise peak.

Thanks Stompy! Good constructive criticism too, I shall take this info on-board. :)

Will be checking out this i-Label too, I'm intrigued!

[Doubledealer]

Saw Danger last night and he was incredible, definitely see him live if you can electro fans! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MUB4HN5XpQ&NR=1

[blackie]

i missed out on downlink last night :(

[Doubledealer]

i missed out on downlink last night :(

Noooooo. :( Come and see him with me on Friday mate. :p

[blackie]

lol i wish
next month is going to be crazy
16 bit
funtcase
loadstar

total win

that and the lineup for parklife..... winning

[Doubledealer]

Sounds like I need to buy more tickets. :D How you going with Ableton Blackie?

[blackie]

been on hold :(
uni work has been breaking my balls the past month and a half >_>

[Doubledealer]

been on hold :(
uni work has been breaking my balls the past month and a half >_>

Goddamn uni and work, taking up our valuable creativity time :mad::p

I'm working on a French Electro/disco/dubstep track at the moment, waiting patiently for pay day so I can buy some tasty distortion effects and obliterate the bassline :D

[Dkaris]

i still think some of the best electronic music is on Aphex twins selected ambient works

[Doubledealer]

i still think some of the best electronic music is on Aphex twins selected ambient works

Yeah dood, Aphex Twin is the f'n man! There's a small chance I could be related to him too (surname of James, dad comes from Cornwall). :p What's your favourite track off the album?

[Dkaris]

Yeah dood, Aphex Twin is the f'n man! There's a small chance I could be related to him too (surname of James, dad comes from Cornwall). :p What's your favourite track off the album?

Pretty much anything off volume 1, We are the music makers, schottkey 7th path, Heliosphan is my absolute favorite off that cd though. I dont live volume 2 as much, but Cow Cud is a Twin was always good =P I used to love that cd even more before they gave the tracks proper names. Its amazing how your brain and mood can be affected by songs that dont have a title. Its like even though they are just songs and sounds, they can make you feel a certain way or remind you of certain things. I wish more music was like that these days. I'm rambling now, but to me Selected ambient works doesnt really age. Its been around for ages but always seems to sound fresh and new.

[Doubledealer]

My second track is complete! Please let me know what you think guys :) http://soundcloud.com/abrah-j/abrah-j-hugatah

[blackie]

know what i love about electronic music, you can essentially sample anything you want.

not generally my style of music, but i actually like it
has a good beat to it, just not fast enough or enough bass for my liking :P

[Stompy]

Oooooh. On the new disco sound this time eh? I really like. Ultra funky. Handclaps galore. You probably just need a little bit more of a melodic bassline playing throughout, but that's just my opinion.

If you want some off-kilter disco inspiration, give a listen to "Circus"by Black Devil Disco Club. That has some off kilter nu-disco that you seem to have on your track.

But man great job! :)

Give Anoraak's "Above Your Head" a listen on youtube. That track reminds me of first love, his album is full of synths and often 8-16-bit videogame like melodies with a lot of soul.

[Doubledealer]

Thanks for the great feedback guys. :) And yes Blackie, I too loooove being able to sample anything and everything. Can you guys guess which movie I ripped that little conversation from during the bassline? ;) I love the accents in that movie!

I'll definitely be checking out those songs at work tomorrow Stompster, Nu Disco is the shiz! :D Onra is a huge inspiration for me at the moment, I don't think 'The Longest Distance' is a fantastic album but it has so many cool ideas that have really helped me to develop my own style.

[Doubledealer]

Hey guys, time to drag this thread kicking and screaming back to where it belongs (front page). :D

Anyone been listening to any cool electronic music lately? I've been messing around with Ableton again, here's my current work in progress: http://soundcloud.com/abrah-j/wangs-revenge

(and yes, I'm obsessed with the Transformery noises :o)

[Dkaris]

Had Rusko's Woo Boost on repeat for about 5 hours, its rare i find a song that ill listen to on repeat XD

[Doubledealer]

Had Rusko's Woo Boost on repeat for about 5 hours, its rare i find a song that ill listen to on repeat XD

Haha, wow you really do like it! It's a great song for sure. I've been getting into Liquid Stranger lately, he has so many styles and seems to excel at all of them!

[blackie]

saw flux
was boss
saw nero
was boss
saw feed me
was boss

this is all

[Doubledealer]

Well, that's NYE sorted. Origin NYE in Perth's line-up: Zomboy, Noisia, Foreign Beggars, Borgore, Calyx, Modestep, Shockone to name a few. This is officially going to be the raddest thing ever! :D

[KillinSpoon]

Well, that's NYE sorted. Origin NYE in Perth's line-up: Zomboy, Noisia, Foreign Beggars, Borgore, Calyx, Modestep, Shockone to name a few. This is officially going to be the raddest thing ever! :D

Alright, totally going to organise some friends to go.
Lineup is sick.

[blackie]

oh dear
are you serious?
i now have a big decision to make....

[KillinSpoon]

oh dear
are you serious?
i now have a big decision to make....

What's your other decision? I KNOW you want to make a roadtrip of this!

[blackie]

i want to, im just not sure i can :(

[Doubledealer]

Come on Blackie, you know you want to. :D Ticket prices should hopefully be up s'arvy.

Any of you lads into Electro House? Hypster is my current obsession...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMApILET02Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHHPx3yThQU

Gotta love James Egbert too, so underrated with gold tracks like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYbp7X4LgwM

[blackie]

gf has this thing about being together on nye
and i think she has work
if she quits her job i might be there >_>

[Doubledealer]

gf has this thing about being together on nye
and i think she has work
if she quits her job i might be there >_>

I don't want to hear excuses, I want to see results! :p

[Doubledealer]

Only just noticed this on Beatport today, I think it came out last week? Anyway, it's Figure so essential for dubstep fans :D http://www.beatport.com/release/monsters-of-drumstep-volume-2/816187

[Dkaris]

Picked up Amon Tobin's isam album today. have yet to listen

[Doubledealer]

Picked up Amon Tobin's isam album today. have yet to listen

Awesome, you'll have to let us know what you think. Lost & Found is my favourite track off the album, so surreal and haunting. :)

[blackie]

dodge and fuski tomorrow night :D

[Doubledealer]

dodge and fuski tomorrow night :D

Noice! Icicle for me. :D

[KillinSpoon]

dodge and fuski tomorrow night :D

It's gonna be awesome :P
Let's hope that we end up at the city at the same time haha

[Doubledealer]

How was D & F guys? Icicle was great, and I was lucky enough to have a half hour chat with the main man before his set too (I think I was the only person who recognised him, lol). A true gentleman and a scholar!

[blackie]

amazing
got home at 7am......

[Doubledealer]

Calvertron playing in Perth on my birthday next month! Yeeewwwwww!! :D

[KillinSpoon]

This (http://soundcloud.com/themastertrons/gorillaz-feel-good-inc-the?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=facebook&utm_content=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fthemaste rtrons%2Fgorillaz-feel-good-inc-the) is pretty nice. ^_^

It is very soft and friendly dubstep.

[blackie]

me rikey
nothing i could ever hear in a club, but for sitting at home will do very nicely :D

[Doubledealer]

Witch House is such an under-appreciated genre...Loving these guys at the moment :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgKk8Eqyzkk&feature=related

[Doubledealer]

Hey all. :D Just received an email from Beatport and thought it was worth sharing. Purchase any music from www.beatport.com on 20/12/12 and all money (less royalties paid to Artists & Labels) will go to the Keep A Child Alive charity. Perfect time to stock up on tunes and support a worthy cause at the same time!

[Dkaris]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPGTkkUx63M&feature=relmfu merry xmas

[Doubledealer]

Practising me Electro House skillz: http://soundcloud.com/abrah-j/allow-it

[blackie]

bare noize
zeds dead
bassnecter
noisia

all in january

the win is immense

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt OST (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZRzVIhBBQg).
The series is what happens when a bunch of Gainax staff get really drunk after a project and decide to make an anime centred around 'vulgar and indecent jokes'. The Soundtrack is awesome.

[blackie]

tomorrow night - Bare noize
wednesday night - Bassnecter and zeds dead

weiner!

[Slag]

Practising me Electro House skillz: http://soundcloud.com/abrah-j/allow-it

Sounding good. What program/s do you use?

[Doubledealer]

Sounding good. What program/s do you use?

Cheers Geigerrock! I use Ableton Live Suite 8 to make my beats. :)

[Slag]

Cheers Geigerrock! I use Ableton Live Suite 8 to make my beats. :)

Cool. you got any more tracks we can listen to..? I've been using reason to no avail :(:( Recently bought NI Maschine so still trying... But you actually have to have some musical talent to make it work proper.. It's weird, I used to play trombone in year 7 for about 6 weeks..... used to know all the classics... London bridge, mary and the lamb song... you think that s#!* would stay with you....... It doesn't..
How do you e.q. all your sounds? does ableton have in built e.q. or do you use a 3rd party one, like fab filter or something.

[Doubledealer]

Cool. you got any more tracks we can listen to..? I've been using reason to no avail :(:( Recently bought NI Maschine so still trying... But you actually have to have some musical talent to make it work proper.. It's weird, I used to play trombone in year 7 for about 6 weeks..... used to know all the classics... London bridge, mary and the lamb song... you think that s#!* would stay with you....... It doesn't..
How do you e.q. all your sounds? does ableton have in built e.q. or do you use a 3rd party one, like fab filter or something.

I'll have a chat to you about it when you come over tomorrow morning. :D

[Slag]

Thought you might like this DD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DZ3l1wU7ZGE

[Doubledealer]

Thought you might like this DD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DZ3l1wU7ZGE

Dood that was sweet! Damn, soz for the late reply bro, poor form on my part!

So what's everyone listening to at the moe? Would love some bass heavy recommendations!

Been listening to a lot of Liquid Stranger lately, his ambient and heavy tunage is the stuff of legend! This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80sJZObr934) has to be my favourite though (prob my neighbours least favourite >_>)

Bloody stoked that one of my all time favourite dubstep artists, the glorious Figure (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20FuAK9cUWI) will be playing at Creamfields this year so I'm pretty pumped for that!

Zomboy and Skism at Capitol in Perth tomorrow night too so things are certainly right in the world at the moment. :D Anyone thinking/planning on heading out, let us know!

Oh and before I forget, I'm also really enjoying Israeli producer Shayning's tracks lately. His style is bass heavy and melodic, and will appeal to fans of psy-trance and dubstep. Check him out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9uBdvvkiSU), unique style and awesome beats!

[blackie]

go see zomboy?

skism, zomboy and TC are here tmoz night and im going to rip the venue a new ass :P

if your looking for some new music, ive been listening to a heap of oldschool dub, distance is the main one

[KillinSpoon]

You have no idea just how disappointed I am that I doubled up on my plans, Blackie.
I expect a phone call from you tonight telling me just how awesome it is!

[blackie]

youll be getting some seriously drunk text messages, i plan on destroying myself

[KillinSpoon]

Alright, let's hope that I'm still with Steph at that point so I can pull the whole 'yeah, I gave up a concert with my favourite artist to take you out' and score browny points :P

[blackie]

and done
ill make sure you get the points

[Doubledealer]

go see zomboy?

skism, zomboy and TC are here tmoz night and im going to rip the venue a new ass :P

if your looking for some new music, ive been listening to a heap of oldschool dub, distance is the main one

Made the mistake of thinking I could get tix at the door. Arrived at just after 10 and the line was astronomically long, needless to say it was sold out. :/

Haven't made the same mistake with the god that is Clark (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymh13G8YgQE&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9A2NvhOTuGJBaP8b3aAViPg) though, there's no way in hell I'm missing that at the end of the month. *clings onto tix with all his might* :D

Have a good night lads, wish I was there with yaz!

[Doubledealer]

Finally bought all of Feed Me's releases...In wav format no less. RIP neighbours, you had it good for a while. :p

[blackie]

dont worry
zomboy was average

skism droppped a hell of a lot of popular mainstream dubstep, but also offered up a lot of his own productions, and my fav : Power

TC was mental. Guy is an absolute freak. He played the best d&b set ive ever heard

[Slag]

Finally bought all of Feed Me's releases...In wav format no less. RIP neighbours, you had it good for a while. :p

these are relatively new neighbours too ey. oh well. goodbye community spirit , hello early morning evils

[Doubledealer]

dont worry
zomboy was average

skism droppped a hell of a lot of popular mainstream dubstep, but also offered up a lot of his own productions, and my fav : Power

TC was mental. Guy is an absolute freak. He played the best d&b set ive ever heard

Still sounds like a pretty sweet night! Don't mind a bit of the ol' d&b so I'll have to check out some TC sets. How's the head this morning? ;)


these are relatively new neighbours too ey. oh well. goodbye community spirit , hello early morning evils

Haha, it was more a figure of speech mate. I'm not really that mean. :p Most of the time I use my headphones, occasionally I'll blast my JBL 2325's. :D

Figure has put his latest track The Brink up for free, grab it here (http://t.opsp.in/1CCyU) lads.

[blackie]

considdering creamfields to see figure, downlink, dr warewolf and others who i forget
idk if its work the 130 odd tho........

few weeks away is metrik, which will go off, loving my d&b lately

[Doubledealer]

considdering creamfields to see figure, downlink, dr warewolf and others who i forget
idk if its work the 130 odd tho........

few weeks away is metrik, which will go off, loving my d&b lately

I saw a huge banner for Creamfields last night, Figure wasn't even mentioned on the list of attending artists. :eek: Ah well, he'll make his presence known when his monster bass tracks blow everyone into the Perth river. :D

Gonna pick up a couple of these (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180642993677?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) (one for work, one for the general purpose PC at home) when I next get paid, om nom nom :cool:

[blackie]

thats awesome, little usb amp

this is my new toy

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/08/8-25-2011traktors2top3.jpg

[Doubledealer]

Woah, now that is cool! :eek: Is something like that all you need to start DJ'ing Blackie? Is it powered by USB? Does it come with Traktor? I need to know more! :D

[blackie]

yeah man all you need

comes with a copy of traktor 2 pro, and can be powered via usb or wall power

thing goes really well, i used to mix on the laptop using virtual DJ, moved to traktor and bought this because i loved the software so much

once i make a mix im actually happy with ill post it :P
been teaching myself for the past few weeks now, its a hell of a lot of fun

[KillinSpoon]

Be careful when picking up one of the traktor branded decks though DD.
A lot of them come with T2 despite not being compatible with it, so make sure that you double check!

[blackie]

thats different

this is a native instruments product, not some other brand that bundle traktor with their product

[blackie]

ps enjoy my vids mr spoon?

[Doubledealer]

Thanks for the info lads, much appreciated. That's pretty amazing that you get the whole package in one, how cool is that! I might have to look into this whole DJ'ing thang at some point, it does sound fun. :D I've been busy studying for an IT cert recently but I'm looking forward to getting back into NI Massive, RP Predator etc later in the year, messing around with wobbles etc.

Looking forward to hearing your set/s Blackie!

[KillinSpoon]

The video came across without sound!
Steph was like 'why does he keep texting you?' and I was all like, 'he is just rubbing in that he's seeing my favourite artist at the moment', 'why didn't you go?', 'I gave up my ticket to see you'.
BAM! Straight in there.

What I mean though, is that you'll see MANY decks that have 'TRAKTOR' slapped across them that come with T2, despite not working with it. You just need to make sure that it does.

Blackie actually has a few mixes up online :P

[blackie]

yeah there are a lot of decks that ship with t2

also i know wtf, mate said the same thing, main thing was, i destroyed people in the mosh, mate almost got a broken nose at some stage
much tallent
one guy who got naked for who knows why

all in all a good night

[Doubledealer]

This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i16V-SzExuk) has to be my favourite so far of all the Feed Me tracks I bought...That second drop, just woooow. :eek:

[blackie]

love anything by gemini
shattered to have missed him when he came to aus :(

[blackie]

just slapped 1.5k tracks into the itunes library that ive had laying around and havent added in

i should have a fun rest of the week XD

[Doubledealer]

just slapped 1.5k tracks into the itunes library that ive had laying around and havent added in

i should have a fun rest of the week XD

Woah, bit more impressive than my one or two EPs/albums per fortnight. :p

[blackie]

a whole heap of netsky and aphrodite
and some other misc stuff
a weeks worth of DL's :P

[Dkaris]

got tickets to Amon Tobins gig at the opera house in june =]

[Doubledealer]

got tickets to Amon Tobins gig at the opera house in june =]

My GOD man, I might very well see you there. :cool: I grew up listening to the legend that is Amon Tobin. This will go off!

Quite addicted to this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PakAPl63LbA)song atm, so goddamn catchy. :D Perfect song to kick off the weekend!

New Skrillex/Kaskade track: Lick It (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlJudBAHqKE&feature=relmfu). Thoughts?

[blackie]

planning on slapping together a mix tomorrow, because i havent done one in a little while.

Heres something to listen to..... (http://www.mixcloud.com/rubmydub/amixxi/)

[Doubledealer]

Heres something to listen to..... (http://www.mixcloud.com/rubmydub/amixxi/)

Edit: Just listened to your set blackie, I'm impressed! And I just knew you'd have some Chrispy in there somewhere, haha. :) I particularly liked the bit at 7:40, very cool. Keep it up mate!

[blackie]

thanks man

cant go past chrispy, some of the original stuff that got me into it all

[KillinSpoon]

I told you that your stuff was good ^_^

[blackie]

yeah its getting there

just need more practice

[Doubledealer]

Datsik - Mechano (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB76MjtDPSU). I always end up coming back to this track...His best track by far imo. Wish he played it at Stereosonic last year!

[blackie]

new datsik album is pretty good, called vitamin D

im hoping new album means he comes out here again soon :P

[Doubledealer]

I have my ticket for Amon Tobin! Yes!! The Sydney show was sold out before I could scrounge the dosh together so I'm going to the Melbourne show instead. Hey, it works out better for me (not as well for my Canberra friends :p).

ALSO, thanks to Dell's awesome 24hr 30% off monitors sale I just bought a 24" Dell Ultrasharp monitor to throw into my music room/studio/thing. Just need my new keyboard and mouse to arrive and I'll be ready to get back into messing around with Ableton. :)

What's everyone been listening to this week? I've been enjoying some more chilled out stuff so far, loving this (http://andrea.bandcamp.com/album/bedtime-stories-ep) little EP by bandcamp artist Andrea at the moment!

[blackie]

T2000 by metrik (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4Q7Bt4lYr4)

seeing him play on friday :D

[blackie]

aaaaand i won free tix for tonight
winner

and a new mix

yes (http://www.mixcloud.com/rubmydub/omgimgoingtometrikforfree/)

[Doubledealer]

aaaaand i won free tix for tonight
winner

and a new mix

yes (http://www.mixcloud.com/rubmydub/omgimgoingtometrikforfree/)

How was Metrik bruv?

I went to the Perth show of Clark's Iradelphic tour last night and it was a bit underwhelming to be honest. I love this guys stuff but the live show just didn't do it for me. Was praying he'd play Ted, Gob Coitus or Indigo Optimus after the encore but alas, it wasn't to be (we got treated to some random noise instead). Definitely not the experience of seeing Clark live that I had envisioned. :(

My discovery of the week is UK Brainfeeder artist, Lapalux. Will be seeing him next month too along with oOoOO. Good times ahead! :D

http://soundcloud.com/lapalux/lapalux-when-youre-gone-ep

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e134/stuart12345678/LapaluxWhenYoureGoneFrontCover.jpg

[blackie]

went off man
guy played 1.5hrs of all upbeat stuff

T2000 came on, lost it, and ended up on the floor XD

[Doubledealer]

went off man
guy played 1.5hrs of all upbeat stuff

T2000 came on, lost it, and ended up on the floor XD

Haha, glorious!

I love that moment when your favourite track gets played and the hyper-ness that ensues as a result. :D

[Doubledealer]

Have had this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbvrM6Nj2Ok) song on loop all morning today. Such a beautiful track, would love to hear it live.

[blackie]

cant get this song out of my head, or off my playlist lol

Earthquake - Nosia Remix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIO27E5EubU)

[Doubledealer]

Funniest interview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-YxB1J2j5o&feature=related) I've seen in a while. Salem FTW. :D

[Doubledealer]

My shiny new Dell monitor arrived which pretty much completes my music room. :D Last piece of the puzzle is an AKAI LPD8 which I'll probably get as a reward when I complete my CCNA. :cool:

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/tobysetup.jpg

[blackie]

looks awesome
wish i had space like this

[Doubledealer]

looks awesome
wish i had space like this

Cheers Blackie, I'm really happy with the setup. :) The key thing to remember here is this: When you're looking for a new place to live, choose your words very wisely. ;) For example, I said (to my gf): "All I want is one room to use as my music/Transformers room, you can do whatever you like with the rest." This will put you in the good books, and chances are you will get to do what you like with some of the other rooms anyway (lounge and study in my case). :p

Can't stop listening to this amazing mix (http://soundcloud.com/bondax/mix-for-mary-anne-hobbs) thanks to the equally amazing Bondax, give it a listen chaps!

[Slag]

What's everyone been listening to this week? I've been enjoying some more chilled out stuff so far, loving this (http://andrea.bandcamp.com/album/bedtime-stories-ep) little EP by bandcamp artist Andrea at the moment!

actually set the str8 150's up last night and cleared the dust out of the old hard house wrekids... how embarrassing:o:p they were the the days:rolleyes:
been screwing around with massive a bit too.


aaaaand i won free tix for tonight
winner

and a new mix

yes (http://www.mixcloud.com/rubmydub/omgimgoingtometrikforfree/)

nice job!
on both .

[Slag]

My shiny new Dell monitor arrived which pretty much completes my music room. :D Last piece of the puzzle is an AKAI LPD8 which I'll probably get as a reward when I complete my CCNA. :cool:

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/tobysetup.jpg

Sweet narlies...

[blackie]

cheers mate

heres a new one because i was bored again this arvo

stuffed up once or twice like usual XD

new (http://www.mixcloud.com/rubmydub/rubadubdub/)

ps dd, i need some new speakers for my setup, atm im using 2 crappy computer speakers, recommend me some? :P

[Doubledealer]

cheers mate

heres a new one because i was bored again this arvo

stuffed up once or twice like usual XD

new (http://www.mixcloud.com/rubmydub/rubadubdub/)

ps dd, i need some new speakers for my setup, atm im using 2 crappy computer speakers, recommend me some? :P

Awesome, will be giving the new mix a listen later tonight mate.

re: the speakers - I did a load of research a while back and imo for the price you won't get much better than the ones I use. This is exactly what I got from the same buyer (who's also in Melbourne so +1 for you) - 2 X JBL LSR2325P @ $220ea (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/JBL-LSR2325P-Studio-Monitor-Each-Free-Shipping-/290712515105?pt=AU_Pro_Audio&hash=item43afd0f221). Amazing, AMAZING monitors which are great for music listening AND production. You can even get a JBL device for them which will tune them to the room they're in, and an additional sub (which I still need to buy!).

You'll also need an audio interface (essentially an external soundcard) to connect the monitors/speakers to your PC/laptop and some nice balanced TRS to TRS cables.

For the cables I always go with Pro Audio LA (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310227855384) <-- those ones I've linked are the exact ones I'm using (2 X for speakers, 2 X for MicroKorg keyboard). You can even choose what colour you want as they're custom made! :cool:

In terms of audio interfaces the sky (and budget) is the limit. After much research I went with the Focusrite Saffire Pro24 FireWire Audio Interface (bought from ebay also) which does everything I could ever want and more. You will definitely need a good firewire card in your PC or laptop to support this however, I use the Focusrite recommended (and very cheap) STARTECH PCI1394_4T 4-PORT FIREWIRE PCI CARD in my desktop PC and SIIG SIFWEC2P 2-Port FireWire-400 ExpressCard/34 Expansion Card in my Lenovo ThinkPad laptop. Also note that it's important for your firewire cable to be 2m or less in length for optimal performance.

A lot of it obviously comes down to budget and stuff though. I'm in the process of upgrading the sound setup in my PC gaming/2nd music listening room atm. I'm using that cheap (but awesome) DAC (this one (http://www.ebay.it/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180642993677&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:AU:3160)) I linked a while back and intend to get some Audioengine A2's for the speakers. All comes back to how much you want to spend :p Will prob end up buying a better switching power supply for that Topping DAC too...It keeps going

Candy time...

Better version of my audio interface:
http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop_image/product/41513-focusrite-saffire-pro-24-dsp-large.jpg

http://www.dv247.com/assets/news/dv247/JBL-LSR2300.jpg

Danger art n stuff...Just because he's awesome and I'm obsessed :cool:

http://montrealstateofmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/danger.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XchmbXDmEes/TlKTohIsu5I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/EoY__wBw2Yg/s1600/l_45a2401a262f4583a7d838258398a454.jpg
http://www.robotevix.com/images/danger.jpg
http://uhohdisco.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/danger21.jpg
http://whatnaut.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/02042010_danger_091720071.jpg?w=510

[blackie]

looks like i need to start saving then :(

plus no firewire means ill be using USB, silly macbook not having firewire

[Doubledealer]

looks like i need to start saving then :(

plus no firewire means ill be using USB, silly macbook not having firewire

You probably wouldn't want to use it even if it did. As long as your laptop has an ExpressCard/34 expansion slot you'll be fine to use something like the firewire card I mentioned. Plus you get an extra glowing blue light, can't beat that (check the thing coming out the right of my laptop). ;)

[blackie]

macs dont do expansion >_>

[Doubledealer]

macs dont do expansion >_>

Dafuq? USB it is then I guess. :p

Just discovered this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRF21S51fn8) Salem remix of Britney Spears' Til the World Ends...So goddamn good! Off to see oOoOO and Lapalux in a little bit. :D

[blackie]

new update for traktor came through today :D
i know what im going to be doing tomorrow

[Doubledealer]

new update for traktor came through today :D
i know what im going to be doing tomorrow

Driving your traktor around the bass farm? :p

[blackie]

all around the bass farm :P

[Slag]

hey Blackie. i was thinking about getting into it a bit more, but i'm not sure whether to update the cdj's or get something like traktor or serato and use the old decks..
with your traktor do you use decks with time-coded vinyl or do you have a midi-controller of some sort.

[blackie]

im using a traktor kontrol s2, ie this

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/08/8-25-2011traktors2top3.jpg

Its a dedicated midi controller

if i had my time again, and a fair bit more money id prob have opted for CDJ's with timecoded cds and get myself a small effects unit or similar (ie a NI X1 or even the new F1) only because CDJ's are the industry standard and if i ever end up playing in a club chances are ill have to use them

but the midi controller does have its advantages, such as being able to remap the whole thing to how i like it (or in my case use someone elses maps because im lazy) and change things such as what the jog wheels do (mine can do both scratching/searching and also control effects) which is a nice touch

and mine takes up sfa space :P

[Slag]

hmmmm. i didn't think bout time cd's. but your right if you are ever gonna play anywhere thats most likely what your going to be behind..
well, i'll need to buy 1 cdj then and traktor. thinking about it , traktor should work on cdj's and vinyl yeah? it's just the time code vinyl and or time code cd's i'll have to buy as extras....
actually.. this might be a stupid question.. you have all your tracks on the lappy. the lappy is plugged into the mixer, are you still going to use both decks and the mixer as per normal or is the laptop now the mixer. cause you can only plug your laptop into 1 channel. and if so, if i didn't have one of those s2's is all the mixing/fading/eq done via the mouse?

[blackie]

to use the timecode CD's you need something such as the traktor audio 2. it interprets the sounds from the CDJ's/timecode cd's and makes it work with traktor.

yeah all my tracks are on my laptop, laptop is connected to the S2 by a usb cable and the s2 is connected to my speakers. the s2 is a midi controller, so what it actually does is control the traktor program, so you can either use the s2 or your mouse if you really wana lol

its not an actual mixer as the only line in is a mic input, all input is via USB via laptop.

if any of that makes sense XD

[blackie]

Also you perth people should go see dirtyphonics
they rocked melb last time they were here, i missed it, but im not missing it this time.
the night is run by a group that i scored some free tix off for one of theyre melbourne shows, look up loaded dice on fb if your interested

[blackie]

tttttripple post

this was my night

noone wanted to go listen to dub and weather was balls so stayed home and put together an hour set

apart from a few stuffups with the play button im very very happy with this one (http://www.mixcloud.com/rubmydub/alazyfridayathome/)

[blackie]

july is going to be large

dirtyphonics

bare

brookes bors

skream and joker

[Doubledealer]

Had an epic night on Friday courtesy of Logistics. :D Liquid Stranger next munf, zomg!

[blackie]

were dirtyphonics there too? or was that another gig

[Doubledealer]

were dirtyphonics there too? or was that another gig

Think it must have been another gig mate, you seen 'em yet?

[blackie]

nope had noone to go with :(
all my mates are soo poor and cbf partying alone

[Doubledealer]

nope had noone to go with :(
all my mates are soo poor and cbf partying alone

Bleh, I do it often enough. :p Made friends and hung out with the British couple directly behind me in the queue on Friday (I was first in the line, lol). Love the music too much to miss out. :D

[blackie]

yeah im getting more and more that way but id much rather have mates to come with

already purchased my parklife ticket, and now waiting for the release of stereo tickets so i can buy one of those too :D

[Doubledealer]

Hopefully going to order one of these (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URON8IB2acw) bad boys next week. Just waiting to hear back from a shop to see how long it'll take to get one in stock!

http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu332/Doubledealer_83/380.jpg

[blackie]

www.djtechtools.com will be your friend for some custom mapping love :)

[Doubledealer]

www.djtechtools.com will be your friend for some custom mapping love :)

Cheers blackie, all help and advice for this DJ newb is much appreciated! Downloading Serato ITCH 2.2 now (only just realised it's free, lol).

[blackie]

just get on youtube man

so much stuff out there, a lot of it relates to non digital DJing tho

another good site is www.digitaldjtips.com
he has a course you can purchase for $50, ive been tossing up doing it or not, reviews ive read have been very positive tho

[Doubledealer]

Arrrgghhh, have to wait two more weeks before me decks are in stock!! Got so many amazing future garage/bass tracks I wanna throw into a mix.

Girl Unit tomorrow night!

[blackie]

got bored, mixed a bit this arvo

let me know what you guys think?

http://www.mixcloud.com/rubmydub/rub-my-dubstep-good/

[blackie]

anyone listen to trap?

[blackie]

parklife roundup:
dj fresh can EAD, he was so bad it actually wasnt funny
Rusko was absolutely off his face before he even got on stage and played nothing of interest
nero were absolutely amazing, much better than last year (good to see they both made the effort to rock up this year unlike last year)
Benga live was amazing
Modestep were mindblowing
jack beats went off
and i got to listen to a good 1.5hrs of trap to start off my afternoon :D

[Doubledealer]

parklife roundup:
dj fresh can EAD, he was so bad it actually wasnt funny
Rusko was absolutely off his face before he even got on stage and played nothing of interest
nero were absolutely amazing, much better than last year (good to see they both made the effort to rock up this year unlike last year)
Benga live was amazing
Modestep were mindblowing
jack beats went off
and i got to listen to a good 1.5hrs of trap to start off my afternoon :D

DJ Fresh was disappointing? That sucks, that guy is a pharkin legend! Sounds like an overall wicked show though, particularly jealous of Benga!

I'm off to see Downlink tonight, hopefully he can squeeze in another post-gig chat. :)

[blackie]

Yeah. He played commerical crap. Last time he was in melb he played pin the floor apparently and all the local dubstep promoters vowed to boycot him lol

Seeing downlink on Sunday Arvo, Sunday session ftw

[Doubledealer]

So I'll see you at Origin NYE (http://theorigin.com.au/), Blackie? ;)

[blackie]

holy crap
i tried to go to perth last year for NY to see borgore and modestep, didnt happen and wont happen again this year :(

missus has a thing about spending nye together and she wont go to something like this lol

so much fml

[Doubledealer]

Damn, I have been away from the forums for a while. :p

Anyway, this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6V9gpXZgvo) is the most amazing thing I've heard all year :cool: Kastle (http://soundcloud.com/kastle/sub-mission-podcast) at Geisha bar tomorrow night, yewwwwwww!

[blackie]

fml
cyantific is playing tonight (one of my favourite d&b artists ever)(and if you dont know who im on about, youtube it, its well worth it) and i have noone to go with, so listening to d&b at home alone >_>

[Dkaris]

Kraftwerk are touring soon, if you guys love edm you should definately go see kraftwerk

[blackie]

wow kraftwerk is a blast from the past

[Handsprime]

Man this hasn't been updated in a while?
Who here is into Drum & Bass? I'm gonna be in Melbourne from the 1st January to the 7th and I'm going to the London Elektricity show on the 2nd (I'm missing the netsky :D and Goldie :( show in Sydney show)