What can i say? Really, the boi defines fresh in my opinion. A super cool and laid back Pharell gives the Keynote at MIDEM conference in Cannes just a few days ago. He offers up his view on a number of different topics, and it’s clear that as laid back as dude is, his mind is moving at the speed of light. I mean look at homie’s footwear game, certified space gear on tap, no doubt in my mind he boarded his ship for mars as soon as he left set. Awesome~ Continue reading »

Logic Studio Update…

Mac based producers/musicians will be excited to know that Apple has released its long awaited update to Logic, which boasts a number of new features such as Amp Designer, Pedalbaord, and Flextime.

The update requires Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later and comes complete with:

DVD containing Logic Pro 9, MainStage 2, Soundtrack Pro 3, Studio Instruments, Studio Effects, WaveBurner 1.6, Compressor 3.5, Impulse Response Utility, Apple Loops Utility, QuickTime 7 Pro, and required contents

Six content DVDs containing Jam Pack collections, sound effects, surround music beds, EXS24 samples, and impulse response files

New purchase: $499
Upgrade from Logic Studio/Logic Pro: $199

Visits Apple for a complete list of updated features and specs.

Beats By Dre Headphones – Diddy Version…

Two new products have been announced by Beats by Dr. Dre – they added after Lady Gaga also Diddy to their collection and present the Diddy Beats. Furthermore Lady Gaga and (red) get together to fight AIDS with collaborative Beats by Dr. Dre headphones…

“Diddy Beats in-ear headphones incorporate a host of today’s most advanced sonic technologies with design elements that echo the sensibilities and trendsetting style of the artist’s critically acclaimed international fashion label Sean John. As such, Diddy Beats are a 21st century combination of sophisticated styling and cutting-edge technology. Sporting a high-tech aluminum and leather-wrapped housing and high-polished enamel, Diddy Beats embody a celebration of pop culture and high fashion that truly exemplify how “sound is life.”

To provide users with the ultimate in convenience and performance when used with today’s portable music devices, (PRODUCT)REDTM Special Edition Beats Solo Headphones feature Monster’s “ControlTalk,” an advanced on-cable feature that provides users with full control of their listening experience when using their 3GS iPhone®, iPod® shuffle and other new iPods and portable music devices.

They will be available in early February for $229.95…

USB Turntable…

Vestax & The Carhartt are releasing a USB turntable… It’s a tough plastic casing and the capability to operate at angles of up to 90 degrees make the Handy Trax player fit for universal use… On top of this, a stereo line-out makes hooking it up to your hi-fi system at home easy and a mini line-in jack also allows you to connect external devices such as MP3 players… If you prefer to listen to your music digitally but own a large analogue collection, you can easily transform your vinyl into binary code via the newly integrated USB port…

The Carhartt x Vestax Handy Trax USB Turntable will be released mid December…