Wednesday, December 1, 2010

SERATO/ABLETON "THE BRIDGE"

DJ, Producer, Or Not, The Serato/Ableton names are known by most. Being the top creators of computer-based music production and DJ software, these two companies rarely share the stage. Most DJs prefer one or the other for live playing, although exceptions exist. This is quite possibly the sickest thing that Serato and Ableton has ever done. The Bridge Connects Serato Scratch Live and Ableton Live Together to make a DJ/Producer "Dream Program."

Here is a Promo Video




and here is a demonstration of what the program is capable of




and another



So if you own Ableton Live and use Serato Scratch, I would update pronto and start making audible chocolate.


Here is the "What is The Bridge" From the Serato Website


Ableton and Serato bridge the gap between music production and DJing with The Bridge.

The Bridge requires Serato Scratch Live 2.1.1 and Ableton Live/Suite 8.2 or above. Open both programs at the same time with Rane hardware attached to activate The Bridge online.

Registered owners can get the latest updates here: Ableton Live 8 | Serato Scratch Live

New to Ableton Live? Until January 15, 2011, save up to US $150 on purchases of Ableton Live. Find out more on Ableton.com.


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Monday, November 22, 2010

Hollidayrain's Mile-High Uplifter #2: Cold Blue

Hollidayrain here again with another awesome uplifter. This time, it's a perfect track for winter time from German Cold Blue. After a long night of homework the other week, I was walking home from campus and started listening to this track. Small snowflakes started drifting down on the empty streets, and the only thing disturbing the peace was an occasional passing car. And boy did the smooth uplifting melodies of this track and the deep bass suit this scene perfectly! When I got home, it was exactly midnight, and when I checked the temperature, it was exactly 30 degrees. Doesn't get more perfect than that, does it?



-Hollidayrain

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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Hollidayrain's Mile-High Uplifter #1: Mat Zo

Hollidayrain here with the first of hopefully many posts on the Press Play blog. I'm going to be focusing almost exclusively on progressive/melody-driven electronic music in hope that I can do my part in making it an even bigger part of the Boulder electronic music scene.

A common misconception that I've noticed people have about progressive tracks is that they don't have huge drops or bangin' basslines that will make you completely lose control. WRONGGGGGG! To show you what I mean, here's an Anjunabeast....errr....Anjunabeats release from earlier in 2010 from an absolutely brilliant British prodigy named Matan Zohar, aka Mat Zo. This dude was born in 1990, and he's been cranking out amazing tracks and remixes professionally since the release of his Tiesto - Driving to Heaven (Mat Zo Remix) in 2006.

In the following track, he remixes a piano-driven track by Reeves (aka Andy DuGuid) called Call of Loneliness. Take a listen to this monster:



Keep a look out for this guy! He's already one of the youngest members of the DJ mag top 100 (#66), and has hinted at an artist album in the near future.

-Hollidayrain

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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Welcome To The Press Play Blog

Welcome To The Press Play Blog Where We Will Share Events, Music, and Any New Additions to The Site

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