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I just posted about the Serato Itch 2.0 public beta, and guess what?
Itch 2.0 is now available – full release.
download it here and enjoy the new features with a stable release.
http://serato.com/itch
For those who use Serato Itch with a MIDI controller, Serato has releases the new 2.0 beta for public testing.
What does this mean? Well, the current version is 1.7.1 which has some nice updates from the previous, but 2.0 has the long awaited SP6 sampler feature!
Here is the Itch 2.0 demo:
If you use Serato Scratch with traditional decks, you may have been using the SP6 in there and if you are using Itch solo or to supplement your other DJ set up, the SP6 can be a valuable feature to use with Itch.
What is the SP6 exactly? It’s pretty much a sampler bank where you can playback cue points and/or loops (drops) utilizing the cue and loop markers that you would normally use on tracks via the standard deck controls in the software. And don’t let the “6″ mislead you. There are actually 4 banks (A,B,C,D) of 6 sample slots (24 total). Now, this may go against DJ purists, but it does add another tool to your DJ set up to enhance your performance.
You can trigger these with standard keyboard actions, but you can map an external MIDI controller to trigger these items in Scratch. One of the big delays with adding the SP6 to Itch was that the hardware has had a strict and limiting 1-to-1 mapping for most of the features, so like any feature in the interface, there is a keyboard mapping, and for Itch 2.0, the keys are:
I’m not sure if Itch 2.0 has MIDI mapping yet, where you could potentially map them to an external MIDI controller or not.
There is a new interface theme and layout options, which makes the interface appear more closely to its sister app Scratch.
Most of the other new features pretty much bring Itch up to speed with the features currently found in Scratch.
This new update defintiely makes me more happy with my investment with the Vestax VCI-300, which I primarily use for smaller events and practicing, but now I can carry most of my performance across the two set ups easily.
Please vist their website to see all of the new features.
For the Serato Itch 2.0 beta download visit:
(please take precautions with any beta software and especially if you have recently updated OS X Lion)
http://serato.com/forum/discussion/475909
manual:
http://serato.com/manuals/itch/software/2.0/introduction
Cut Chemist is kind of an unsung hero in the DJ and turn-tablism realm. One of the founding members of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli, he has moved on to some solo work, but his involvement with the alternative hip hop crew J5 and the internationally flavorful rhythm of Ozomatli has made cut chemist into a very unique DJ who can mix a wide spectrum of music and styles with amazing turn-tablism skills.
You can check out his first solo LP, The Audience is Listening from 2006. He has produced a lot more than just albums, and has worked with top musicians such as Shakira and DJ Shadow, and companies like Apple.
He has been working on new material and his upcoming remix of Nat King Cole’s “Day in Day Out,” due to release this upcoming Spring.
Cut Chemist is definitely a force to be reckoned with, not only in the DJ/Hip Hop world, but in the music world.
http://www.gothictheatre.com/show/detail/34290
The Gothic Theater
8:00p
$20+$5.25 service fee
The iconic symbol and industry standard of hip hop and DJ’ing is now being laid to rest. Panasonic officially announced they are stopping production on the analogue turntable line-up under Technics, the popular 1200 and 1210.
Resident Advisor reported on this and provided a press release from Panasonic stating:
After more than 35 years as a leading manufacturer of analogue turntables, Panasonic has regretfully taken the decision to leave this market. However, Panasonic will continue to sell headphones under the Technics brand.
We are sure that retailers and consumers will understand that our product range has to reflect the accelerating transformation of the entire audio market from analogue to digital.
In addition, the number of component suppliers serving the analogue market has dwindled in recent years and we brought forward the decision to leave the market rather than risk being unable to fulfill future orders because of a lack of parts.
It is sad to see this day come, especially for purist analog audiophiles. DJ’ing has evolved exponentially in the past 0 years with the introduction of digital solutions such as CD/DVD tables to the popular control record interfaces like Serato Scratch and now MIDI controller interfaces.
Using vinyl is an aspect of DJ’ing that brings a lot more to the culture than just a medium to play, mix and scratch with. It is an art form with unique aspects that only analogue vinyl could bring.
As much as I do participate in the digital world and advocate for evolution of technology, I’m glad I still have a nice collection of 1200′s and vinyl and have been able to be immersed in a side of DJ’ing that may soon be history for new generations of DJ’s.
DJ Shadow
A legendary DJ, Shadow has taken DJ’ing and turntablism to a whole other level. If you haven’t seen him live yet, you need to. If you haven’t heard of him, then you should check his work out. He is arguably one of the best DJ’s ever to hit the decks.
He mixes a wide array of genres, not just hip hop, including just great music/songs to compose a highly energetic and ear pleasing mix.
Sunday November 21, 2010 at The Ogden Theater
http://www.djshadow.com/denver
The Red Bull Thre3Style Finals are coming to Denver!
Saturday Oct 9 at Beta.
This contest requires the DJ to flawlessly mix a minimum of 3 different genres together for their set. This was originally a Canadian event, but Red Bull has taken it global with the World Finals set to be held in Paris, France.
DJ Jazzy Jeff will be here with special guest ?uestLove from the Roots!
I’ll add that Beta has one of the BEST SOUND SYSTEMS I’ve ever heard!
Saturday, 09 October 2010
age: 18+
Buy Tickets Online: TicketsWest
Come be part of history at the 1st annual “Snowboard on the Rocks” at the world famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre!
Snowboard on the Rocks will take place at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Friday, September 17. This event is organized and overseen by snowboarders for snowboarders.
Snowboard on the Rocks is a first-of-its-kind snowboard lifestyle event that will kick off the 2010/2011 snowboard season with the World Premier of 3 new snowboard videos, live musical performances, pro-snowboarder autograph signings, FREE LIFT TICKETS for everyone, tons of free product giveaways, and more!
It will make history as a festival that brings people together to one place, at one time, on an unprecedented scale, to celebrate the snowboard lifestyle as a united community. Snowboard on the Rocks will host the first World Premier of a snowboard video ever to be shown @ the world famous Red Rocks Amphitheater.
SNOWBOARD FILM WORLD PREMIERS:
Standard Films’ “THE STORMING”
Featuring Torstein Horgmo, Halldor and Eiki Helgason, Xavier De Le Rue, Lonnie Kauk, Ryan Tiene, Sammy Luebke, Kazuhiro Kokubo, Reawyn Reid, Erin Comstock, Leanne Polosi, Hana Beaman, and Kimmy Fasani. This is a global snowboard progression warning ranging from Norway, Iceland, Quebec City, Valdez, Squaw Vally, Northstar, Alpine Meadows, Lake Tahoe backcountry, and BC backcountry.
Think Thank’s “RIGHT BRAIN / LEFT BRAIN”
Featuring Tim Eddy, Scott Stevens, Sean Genovese, Gus Engle, Pat Milbery, Nick Visconti, Jesse Burtner, Mark Thompson, Matt Edgers, Chris Beresford, Austin Hironaka, Blair Habenicht, Chris Larson, Ben Bogart, Sam Hulbert, Andre Spinelli. This years “Right Brain, Left Brain” is a double feature meant to encompass both aspects of your mind and all aspects of snow.
Never Summer’s “MADE IN AMERICA”
Featuring Cooper Hoffmeister, Ben Millsaps, Jason Hindman, Rajat, Elms and Ryan Cruze.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES BY:
Del the Funky Homosapien – Oakland, CA
Bukue One – Oakland, CA
London Dungeon – Denver, CO
TICKET INFO
FREE LIFT TICKET to Echo Mountain included with every Snowboard on the Rocks ticket sale!
Tickets on sale NOW!
Get them online at TicketsWest or pick them up at any King Soopers Grocery Outlet for $22.50. To charge tickets by phone, call (866) 464-2626 or (719) 576-2626
more info:
http://www.redrocksonline.com/
Ft. Collins’ own hip hop up and comer Grieves will be performing at The Marquis Theater in Denver Thursday August 19. I’ve seen Grieves live at least 3 time sand opened for him with my crew, Kollage, a few years back, and each time, I have been impressed, not only with the unique and humorous entertainment factor Grieves pulls in and the quality content, but Budo also brings in the beats, tables and instruments with crushing quality sound.
They just dropped their new album, Irreversible, on their new label Rhymesayers, formerly with Black Clover, and even though it’s another label, they still retain their dynamic jazzy hip hop sound and great story telling lyricism. I am always impressed at the production quality of their albums, including the previous 88 keys and counting, not only are the beats great, but the production is over the top with small details of compression, appropriately placed and well used effects/filters, and crisps crunching melodies and overlays! Listen up for Scar Garden, which has a nice remixed sample from another CO based crew Crown City Rockers now in SF – track 06 from their last album under their former name, “Mission.”
The Marquis/Sodajerk productions
http://sodajerkpresents.com/calendar#2373105
Buy Tix:
http://www.ticketweb.com
It’s been a minute since I participated in an art show, but I’m going to have a new piece in this upcoming event. I also have a lot of friends with pieces going in too, from paintings (AJ McCormick, Jon Strieby, Chad Everhardt, Ryan Parker) to photography (Amanda Baker, Bridget Mahoney)!
Ink Monster is putting on a HUGE Art & Music Festival, Power of Free. Saturday August 21, 2010, from 2pm – 4am at Casselman’s Bar & Venue (2620 Walnut Street Denver) and it’s all FREE!
This will be an incredible experience from your ears with some awesome music and crews, to the art that will please your eye balls! I’m sure you can get our taste senses stimulated with a lil’ something from the bar too.
This is going to be an awesome event featuring:
Featured Artists:
Sara Ford, Tom Bond, Axel Geittmann, Patrick Hansen, Scot Lefavor, Emily Ayers, Joe Triscari, Amanda Baker, Mike Graves, Ryan Parker, Matt Scobey, Mike Ortiz, Bridget Mahoney, Chad Everhart, David Jones, Atsu Saisho, Andrew Hoffman, Whittney Wells, Angel Lujan, Seth Lockard, Mike Hubert, Jared King, Jon-Paul Belongea, Sandra Fettingis, Pat Milbery, Andrew Heard, Jonathan Lamb, Jon Strieby, AJ McCormick, Henry Daniel Bell, Sarah Adams, Jimmy, Kelly Monico, Pedro Barrios, Libby Wann, Patrick Duffy….and many more.
A huge music line up featuring:
sponsored by:
@:
Casselman’s Bar & Venue
Saturday – August 21, 2010
2pm – 4am at
2620 Walnut Street Denver
FREE!
One of the best MC’s will be performing Paid in Full in its entirety Wednesday August 25 at The Fox Theater in Boulder. This should be an impressive show featuring one of hip hip lyrical pioneers.
$18 adv/$20 day of
http://www.foxtheatre.com/Store/ChooseTicket.aspx?sid=15754