Ableton Live 7.0 Released

Ableton has just released version 7.0 of their wonderful music software. There's a handful of top grade software programs out there, Live is one of them. For DJs, it's the killer app and is causing my love affair with Sony Acid Pro to wither. On stage or in our studio, Live will give you a lifetime of enjoyment. Just check out how much the people that make this software love it. I think their passion translates directly into your user experience.

JazzMutant Lemur

If you think the Tenori-On is cool, then check out the Jazzmutant Lemur! It's the best live controller ever made, with bongo drums coming in at a close second. If you have a spare $2,999.00, Robotspeak will send one to you. Or you could have them send one to me.

See JazzMutant's site for the nitty gritty.

Tenori-On

The Tenori-On instrument/controller. Designed by Yamaha's Yu Nishibori. Doesn't it look cool?!

Se:Sa "Like This Like That"

Se:Sa's rocks the Dee-lite sample.

Junkie XL "More"

Love the Junk.

Tegan and Sara "Back In Your Head"

Bearforce1 "Christmas Is Here"

We wish you a hairy Christmas, courtesy of the fine fellas of Bearforce1.

Mel Cheren, remembered.

Mel Cheren has passed away. Founder of the quintessential 70's dance/disco label, West End Records, Mel took his love and understanding of dance music to heights few people can match. Lucky for us, he shared his experiences in the classic book: My Life and the Paradise Garage (Keep On Dancin'). A friend gave me this book in the late 90's and I found it a fascinating, personal account of the birth (and demise) of the disco era. Give yourself a treat and check it out. His West End label was THE pulse of dance music in the 70's. And today, the label is alive and well, offering up it's catalogue to the new generation of music lovers on sites such as Beatport and, naturally, the West End site. Thank you Mel for your passion and productivity. We will, Keep On Dancin'!

Suddenly I'm inspired to do a early style set (before the show tonight) of West End classics and disco house for the cocktail hour warm-up period. Please I beg ya don't be askin' for Flo Rida, ya oughtta know by know I don't play that schtuff.