This new software package makes all the effects processing of Lexicon’s PCM96 available as a plug-in. The PC- and Macintosh-compatible PCM Native Effects Plug-In Bundle is designed to work with popular DAWs like Pro Tools and Logic, as well as with any other VST, AU or RTAS-compatible host.

10 years after the chopped-and-screwed producer's death, Sherburne discusses his technique and his influence, refuting bits from a recent NY Times piece and highlighting an article by Jace Clayton, AKA DJ/Rupture.

The 4-710d 4-Channel "Twin-finity" mic preamp and DI with dynamics is now shipping. The 4-710d combines boutique-quality tube and solid-state tones with modern features like tone-blending, dynamics and digital outputs.

This new edition of the audio editing, mastering and delivery software exclusively for Mac OS X will include Peak Pro 7 and a complementary suite of powerful tools for multichannel mixing, mastering, restoration, streamlined analog archiving and more.

tricil – The Emancipation from Clear Notice on Vimeo.

stretta – Calculus from Clear Notice on Vimeo.

Forget the iPad app or cross-media visual interpretation for a moment. “Enter Calico,” the compilation debut of new electronic label Clear Notice Recordings, begins with some damned fine music listening. In a world after shallow labels like “IDM,” this collection of independent artists represents the current generation about as well as any can. Meticulously-detailed sound designs stutter and shimmer through varied cinematic soundscapes, nodding at genres with only passing concern.

Like a well-curated variety show, something is bound to grab you somewhere.

But then, let’s talk about the videos. It’s nice to see a video album, though the quality there is a bit varied. (Several directors independently seemed to settle on the “guy wandering around looking bemused” theme, though not lacking for visual invention.)

But two videos are, quite simply, mind-blowingly good standouts, perhaps not coincidentally for two of the highlight tracks from the compilation. Videos for Tricil (John Jacobus) and stretta (Matthew Davidson) take their richly-sonorous music and place them in surreal new fantasies. The Franck Trebillac-directed “Calculus” for stretta and Franck Trebillac & Marc Broussely-directed “The Emancipation” for tricil each create, in digital video, curio boxes in which captured butterflies and dancers become frozen in time. It’s a bit creepy, beautifully delicate, and compelling.

It’s great to see these familiar artists alongside some new ones. If the label keeps up this level of quality, we’ve got some good times ahead.

You can listen to the full album streaming online – and really, without even one video or iPad app, this is enough to satisfy me.

Enter Calico by Clear Notice

The "made men" in the Swedish House Mafia have it made, having rocketed to the top of the charts with their signature anthemic sound. Now, Sounds/To/Sample teaches aspiring mafiosi how to get the characteristic lead from SHM's hit "One." The tutorial is just one of S/T/S's many how-to offerings, along with wobble dubstep bass, producing Dirty Dutch leads, making FX uplifters and downshifters, and much more.

Watch this video on Beatportal

Pitchfork have the artwork, release date and links to hear the title song from Daft Punk's much anticipated soundtrack to Disney's sci-fi remake.

Jay-Z recently announced that he will be releasing his forthcoming autobiography/annotated lyric sheers from his illustrious career, and more recently he has annunciated that he will now be holding a special discussion on the eve of the release.

The talk will be hosted with none other than 21st century philosopher and Matrix actor Cornel West. We can confirm that Jigga aka Shawn Carter will be discussing his life as a hip hop mogul, rapper, ex drug dealer and business with social commentator, professor and hip hop critic Professor West.

Tickets to witness such a rare and frank discussion between pop culture icon and social comentator will set you back between $45 – $53 and will be held at the New York Public Library.

Jay-Z’ and Cornel West’s discussion will be held at the New York Public Library on 15th November on the eve of his book release on the 16th.

Jay-Z
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Monday, November 15 at 7:00PM
Celeste Bartos Forum

This fifteen-minute documentary takes a look at London's ever-changing bass music community, featuring footage from parties and interviews with some of the scene's main players.

Watch 50 minutes of Mulletover's Halloween bash in multiple angles over at Be-at.tv.

A great time-lapse video of the entire last Coachella Music Festival. ALSO: check out video coverage from this year's Coachella Festival.

Sounds like fun, no? Tour! Take a break! Write! Tour! Oh, the life of a musician.

The new Arkives box set has something for everyone -- obsessive collectors, vinyl freaks and the iPod generation.

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart of smartly chosen to release their next single, "Heart In Your Heartbreak," on Valentines Day. It's full of 80's era synths and pop beats, a sugary concoction ironically wrapped in innuendo and heartbreak.

The Guardian uses last weekend's illegal central London gathering and the recent change in UK government to argue that rave culture is on its way back to prominence.