dubspot and rockstar games have partnered to educate kids with beaterator

Get a taste of what this collaboration is all about:
http://wcbstv.com/video/?id=135113@wcbs.dayport.com

Our proposed 2-hour workshops, in collaboration with game console 

developers Rockstar, is an introduction to music making practice with 

mobile technology via Sony's PSP. The objective for the workshops isn't
necessarily to just teach the tool, however; even in a short space of
time, students can see compositional and musical materials through the
filter of the application. The objectives of the workshop:

* Encourage students to use mobile technology to experiment creatively
* Use sampling technology as a way of building upon their performance
and improvisation skills with voice and instruments
* Demonstrate how music theoretical and compositional concepts can be
represented in the interface of a mobile application, from phrase
structure to chordal structure and rhythm

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soundcheck w/ scientist video!

While we just got done with L.A. & Austin, we still have lots of video goodies from the NYC tour stop that haven't been released yet.  Many more to emerge soon... like this video, which features a cut of Scientist's presentation on how to mic an then mix a band live.... dubstyle.  Enjoy, and stay tuned...

Funk Aid For Africa Release Party in Austin This Sat!

Funk Aid For Africa, Dubspot Records first charitable mix project, will be having a party in Austin, Texas, November 14th, at The Independent @ 501 Studios.

DJ OBAH (Dubspot/Giant Step/NYC)
www.djobah.com

with live performances by...

Ocote Soul Sounds (ESL MUSIC/AUSTIN)
www.ocotesoul.com

Akina Adderley & THE VINTAGE PLAYBOYS (AUSTIN)
www.myspace.com/akinaadderleyandthevintageplayboys

and

Daetron Vargas (Construction Paper Records/ATX)
www.myspace.com/aliaso

Visuals by C Jackson

The Independent at 501 Studios
501 I-35 SERVICE ROAD
Austin, TX, 78702
Venue Entrance on Brushy between 5th and 6th St.
Door at 9 PM

The party will go until 3:30AM, with free beer after 2am.

21+ :: $10 Door:: $20 with Funk Aid for Africa CD

Dubspot's Ableton Tour : Austin this weekend : Nov 14 & 15

Dubspot's Live 8 U.S Sessions Tour will be at The Parish Room in Austin, Texas this coming weekend, November 14th & 15th.  The weekend of production and performance workshops will feature a stellar lineup of presenters, including:

    * Francis Preve (Different Pieces, Toolroom, Armada)
    * Christopher Willits (Ghostly, 12k, Overlap)
    * Daniel Wyatt (Sonica Media, Atlantic, Dubspot)
    * Jon Margulies (Heatercore, Hobotech, Dubspot)
    * Barry Cole (Spot Music & Blue Mountain Publishing)
    * Michael Hatsis (Track Team Audio, Dubspot)
    * Pailo (Outofthebag, Walking Stick Worldwide, TXP)
    * DJ Kiva (Adios Babylon, Dubspot)

The Live 8 U.S. Sessions Tour represents what Dubspot aspires to bring the public: unique and exciting ways for uniting the electronic music community and educating the like-minded enthusiasts within it.

Topics include drum-programming, instrument and effect rack management, sequencing, automation, creating melody, harmonic awareness, mixing and mastering principles, sound stage management, synth programming, PA/DJ hybrid setups, controllers, live instruments in Ableton, efficient set management, looping, routing, licensing, and much more.

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Mucho Caliente : Shiftee's latest dj video tutorial : "salssssaaa..."

Hes back, the 2009 DMC World DJ Champion DJ Shiftee has yet another Salsa School of Scratch video release.  "salssssaaaaaaa"

Native Instruments Events at Dubspot

Native Instruments has 2 great upcoming demos in association with Dubspot.  The school also has a weekend workshop focused on Traktor, and a Synthesis Course on some key NI synthesizers.

Of the free demonstrations, the first will be at the Apple Store in SoHo from 6:30 to 7:30pm, on 11.16, with Mike Henderson, aka DJ Endo.  He will be talking about digital DJing with Traktor.

The second will be on 12.7, at Dubspot, and cover the new Komplete 6 software bundle, NI's all encompassing collection of their software offerings, as well as Machine.  A special host is TBA.

Dubspot will also be offering a comprehensive weekend workshop covering Traktor, which will run December 5th & 6th from 7 - 10pm, and a new Synthesis w/ Native Instruments course will begin soon as well.  Email info@dubspot.com for more details.

Dubspot work/study program

We are looking for capable people, who have a strong desire to learn and are interested in helping us out at the school.

As you need help learning, we need help growing, spreading the word about who we are and what we do.  If you have graphic design skills, knowledge of web 2.0 and social networking, or are especially technically savy, please send us an email, info@dubspot.com, and we will schedule an interview.  Looking forward to hearing from you!

New Class - Turntablism 2 w/ DMC Champ DJ Shiftee

Shiftee claims his 2009 DMC World Championship VictoryDJ Shiftee, the recently crowned 2009 DMC World Champion, will now be leading another class at Dubspot.  Turntablism II will expand on the first installment, breaking into new ground including the crab scratch, flares, beat juggling and much more.

There will be special discounts offered for Dubspot's DJ students who have already completed Turntablism 1, or any of the DJ Packages.

The course will run Dec 1st thru 22nd, Tuesdays from 5:15 - 7pm.

Anyone with questions should feel free to email us whenever they want, info@dubspot.com.

Pioneer CDJ-2000 first look at dubspot

Join us at Dubspot, November 17th from 7:30 to 9:00pm, for an exclusive first look at Pioneer's brand new CDJ-2000 multi-format player.  Anyone interested should be sure to rsvp, space is limited!  Please email info@dubspot.com.

Lars Schlichting of DVJ Vision will be showing off the new CDJ, and offered this description of the product:

No matter what your media preference is, the CDJ-2000 can handle them all. It enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files on CD, DVD-ROM, SD card and USB memory-devices. It features a 24-bit/48 kHz sound card and HID and MIDI control compatibility via USB port. Up to 35 controls can be used to trigger other devices, such as DJ effectors and software by way of

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Free Ableton Clinic in LA w/ Dubspot, Low End Theory, Puma & Initiate

The Ableton Beat Showcase, which will be happening at The Airliner in LA on November 4th, will feature some master beat-makers performing and demonstrating how they produce.

Experience the creative power of Ableton Live with expert Thavius Beck in a free beatmaking clinic. Get hands-on with the new Novation Launchpad controller. Mobile accessories innovator Odyssey will provide exclusive giveaways, and Puma will be there with free limited edition tees. Come see what’s new, whats up, win some great gear, and receive exclusive offers from all the affiliates involved.

**Anyone in attendance will recieve special discount offers for the Ableton Live 8 Tour the following weekend.

RSVP on the Showcase website
Workshop starts @ 08:00pm
Showcase @ 10:00pm