iPad: "Way Better Than a Laptop, Way Better Than A Smartphone..."

Reason Compressors for Dummies

IF you're experimenting with COMPRESSORS, but your production continues to sound thin & computerized, THIS TUTORIAL IS THE ANSWER.
Thank you Ace!

HAITI NEEDS EACH ONE OF US

According to ABC news, the earthquake has left AT LEAST 45,000 people dead, and 3 MILLION PEOPLE INJURED OR HOMELESS. (Read more HERE)
There are less than 790,000 people living in Baltimore, so please just take a moment to process the magnitude of this devastation.  Our deepest condolences go out to our brothers and sisters struggling in Haiti.

I'll leave it at this: the idea that Haiti is "cursed" is an excuse to do nothing. These people need much more than prayers.  They have no clean water, their ports have been demolished, the list goes on and on.

Don't depend on the govenment to take care of everything.  $5-$10 WILL make a difference, so please donate to one of these causes:

American Red Cross
The American Red Cross' primary focus during the initial response of an emergency is feeding, sheltering and supplying any other basic needs. To donate: Go to RedCross.org, hit donate now button at top and then International Response Fund. You also can text "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10 to the International Response Fund. The money will go directly to relief efforts in Haiti. Or call 1-800-Red-Cross.

Operation USA
The international relief agency provides funding for reconstruction and development aid to communities that have experienced disasters, disease and poverty. For its Haiti relief efforts, the agency plans to use donations for health care materials, water purification supplies and food supplements. To donate, go to opusa.org or call 1-800-678-7255, or mail a check to Operation USA, 3617 Hayden Ave., Suite A, Culver City, CA 90232.

Save the Children
The independent organization focuses on children in need in the U.S. globally through programs for health and nutrition, child protection and education. To donate, go to savethechildren.org and look under "latest news" for the Haiti press release, which has a link to the donation page, or call 1-800-728-3843 or 203-221-4030. Donations will go toward purchasing relief items, such as hygiene kits, family kits (pots, pans, food preparation items) and tarps.

U.S. Fund for UNICEF
The national committee for UNICEF is responsible for the organization's fundraising. UNICEF uses the money for health care, clean water, nutrition, education and emergency relief. To donate, go to Unicefusa.org or 1-800-4-UNICEF.

Yele Haiti

This organization, founded by Wyclef Jean, creates projects to improve the quality of education, health, environment and community development in Haiti. To donate to to its Haiti relief efforts, go to yele.org or text YELE to 501501 to donate $5.

Serato + Ableton = "The Bridge"

Ableton & Serato finally revealed "The Bridge".
1.  It lets you save a Serato Live "Mixtape", and F with it like you would in Ableton.  All your EQs, blends, pitching, etc. will be automated, so you can completely perfect your mix.
2. You can play Ableton tracks in the Serato interface.  HOPEFULLY this will mean you can do something like scratch a sequence of clips from one track.  Since Serato 2 will feature the option of having more than 2 decks at a time, it's the best solution for needle-less DJs-- in fact, "The Bridge" even works with Serato Itch. And best of all, you now have MIDI time and transport control, so ("ideally") you can mix and blend your Fruity Loops, Acid, Logic, & Reason sessions!
3.  There's video integration options!  Better start ripping your favorite action DVDS...



Watch more footage of DJs nearly wetting themselves over this BELOW:
http://www.ableton.com/thebridge
http://www.serato.com/thebridge

Pandora and Pioneer Test Drive Internet Radio in Cars

Taken from NY Times

With the auto industry seeing the second straight monthly gain in auto sales, it’s the perfect time for Pioneer Electronics, a manufacturer of car audio systems, and Pandora, the popular web based radio service, to announce a partnership  that could shake up the how we listen to music while we’re on the go.

Pioneer will be making a device that will not only automatically detect Pandora settings on either an iPhone or iPod touch and display them on the navigation screen, but also host navigation and other entertainment features...

Read more HERE