Sorry to repeat myself, but you all did a great job. So great in fact that I needed another day to pick a winner.  I would like to make the following comments: Alex Wells - Dude, you're only 18? This mix is brilliant. My only slight criticism is the vox are too dry during verses. Do1 R - Great job. Its instrumentation reminds me of tracks by Smash Mechanics , Phaze's other project.  The drops are all on point - they make the arrangement interesting.  The vocals did slide a bit toward the end. This track was definitely a finalist for me. Can I get a WAV? I will def spin this when...

Yes, this is a difficult decision.  I will take my time and go thru all of them.  I appreciate everyone who particiapated and all of your hard work.  Stay tuned.  Peace from NYC.    

Have you ever heard about circuit bending?  This hobby/art/way of making very interesting sounds has been around for a while and has gained lots of popularity in recent years.  The web is full of resources on this topic and now there are even some very informative books out there, most notably Circuit-Bending: Build Your Own Alien Instruments by pioneer Reed Ghazala , the man who coined the term.  In short, circuit bending is the modifying of electronic devices in the interest of making sounds that the manufacturer did not intend.  It can be as simple as a wire that connect...

Hey kids.  I'm very excited that we've got the remix contest for "Like This" up and running.  Can't wait to hear what you all do with it.  We will be giving as first prize 50% of the profits made from the purchase of the winning remix.  Yes, that is a good deal.  Your remix will be available on Beatport, iTunes, Juno UK, and many more.  We may do a vinyl release too. I want to hear some original sounds so don't be afraid to not play it too safe.  I was in a class the other day and we were discussing going out of the box (conceptually, not analog vs. digital)....

I'm writing this post today in hopes that it may rub off some inspiration on you to believe that anything is possible with your music .  As a DJ/producer, one of the best ways to get our music heard is to give it to other DJs for their sets.  It's unbelievable how accessible we all are now thanks to the internet and more specifically, the social network sites where almost everyone has a profile. It may seem like shooting fish in a barrel (or finding a needle in a haystack if you prefer that cliche) to get some of the big names to hear our tracks and respond with feedback, let alone p...

We've discussed sampling and sound design and now it's time for another "S" of electronic music, sequencing.  The old lyric is true - it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing.  The feel of music, the groove, the subtlety of timing - these are the things that seperate something that feels funky from something that feels like a computer was involved and not a human.  There's many ways to approach sequenencing beats depending on the equipment you use, but some things are universal.  Sometimes perfect timing is desired and sometimes we gotta take that quantizing off.&nb...

Hey Indaba family.  I'm happy to let you know that yesterday I picked up my copies of the new Vinyl Life LP that I've been working on for a long time. It took 3 years to finish the music and just getting the LP made was quite an adventure.  Thanks to the folks at Brooklyn Phono for being on point every step of the way.  If you need wax, give them a try.  Check out this player to hear the album: If you'd like to get yourself one of the first copies hot off the press, go to the Tape Theory shop .  Thanks for your support!   P.S. Remix contest will be up anyday now a...

I'm in the process of having my first LP record cut.  In the past, I've had 12" singles on other labels, but this time, I am seeing firrst hand what an in-depth process this is and why many labels want nothing to do with vinyl.  To me, this makes it even more special to be doing real records in 2009.  First of all, if you plan on doing a release both digitally and on wax, you have to submit two different masters.  While DIY mastering is possible in the digital domain to an extent, records can only be mastered by people with the right equipment and the right ears.  So, ...

There's sites popping up everyday that are trying to revolutionize the way music is heard/distributed/promoted/recorded/produced(indaba, anyone?).  Some of them are innovative and some of them are jumping on the band wagon to make a quick buck.  I'm def not feeling Sonic Bids - I think it's a scam and they're clearly all about making money and not about providing a quality service.  And of all demographics to rip off, none is broker or more vulnerable than the starving musician.  Shame on them.  Obviously, I'm into the way Indaba works and the new look & functional...

Alright, thanks for tuning in these last few months.  Coming soon is the first Vinyl Life remix contest on Indaba.  Check THIS SESSION where you can contribute your sounds and download the community's samples, including the ones I used to make "Like This".  This song will be on my next album and will also be released as a single on Tape Theory .  The winning remix will be on that single.  Let's do it. P.S. If you want to hear the album online, check out vinyllife.com to preview the whole album. No snippits. You heard it here first.