Today's Topics 0:59 Zencastr - We take a quick second to shout out the good folk at Zencastr, a platform we use to record every episode of the podcast from across the country. 1:55 Prince - The great one's catalog is now available on all of the music streaming platforms you forgot existed. Do you ever really own your masters considering so much can be done with your music when you leave? 5:30 Elektron Digitakt - The new drum machine, sampler, sequencer looks like the next piece of killer gear. Is it enough to become a beat scene standard? 10:43 Daw Color - Are all DAWS created equal with regards to sound quality? Does the software color the sound or is it the user at play? 22:59 Instagram Tools for Musicians - Instagram has rolled out some new features that you should use right away if you work in music. We'll show you how to start today. 29:11 Element of the week: Arturia MiniFilter V (Note: The MiniFilter V was free around the holidays. It is currently $49 and worth it like a mofo) 33:18 Element of the week: SE Electronics Reflexion Filter 37:59 DJing vs Live Production - As DJ Tools borrow more from the studio, are the two worlds becoming one? 46:20 Rants: FL Studio 51:12 Rants: Lost Elements of Hip-Hop 57:23 Recording Vocals with Dynamic Mics - Condensor's are sexy, but there's nothing like a 58
This week we talk about MIDI sequencing tips and how to make sure your drums actually groove. We also discuss the new Akai MPC line, followed by some shade to its advertising rollout in our brand new rants segment. We're also going over writing away from your gear, and a whole lot more so sit back and enjoy.
What it dew #LabScientists! Episode 9 marks the first edition of the podcast with Professor SentZ and Lean Automatic on separate coasts. Thanks to the good folks at Zencastr, we'll be able to broadcast from California to LA with more tech info, interviews, and techniques for today's producers, DJs, Engineers, and Songwriters. This week Professor SentZ and Captain Lean Automatic go over a slew of topics including paying for beats, using Ableton Live 9.7 and Push 1, limiting yourself for better results, the French Montana album debacle and a lots more. Get comfy, get inspired, tune in.
Cheers #Labscientists, and welcome to another episode! Today we're sitting down with two good friends of the Podcast, Pozibelle and Bones of the live experimental sonic trio Wolf Moon Ghost Blizzard. We sip on too much Gin and first talk about Pozibelle's history as a coast hopping DJ and Producer, before being joined by Bones who dives deep into the process of writing lyrics from a relatable place. There's tons of great career advice for DJs, producers, and writers who are just getting started, dig in and enjoy. If you’d like to suggest an artist to be interviewed, reach out
Lab Scientists we are reporting live from #909Day and the thirst for new gear is real. Captain Lean Automatic is currently vacationing in Puerto Rico's finest beaches and trap spots, so Professor SentZ is here dolo to give you the low low, on all this new Roland goodness. We're also answer a chunk of questions from our Lab Scientist submissions.
Introducing the Lab Brief, a short segment in between episodes where we discuss quick, actionable tips and scene announcements that we think you'll enjoy. Today Professor SentZ discusses some ways to maximize your practice routines whether you're a DJ, performer, or play an instrument. We'll also discuss how to manage the expectations of other creatives in the crowd during your sets.
It's been a few but we're back like Crystal Pepsi. Professor SentZ & Captain Lean Automatic have been busy releasing the Black Space Odyssey - Kushstorm EP, but are back to talk in depth about how we can all beat that lovely little monster called Writer's Block. We know you get it, now it's time to learn how to deal with it.
After 2 weeks of synthesizer heaven, episode 5 of the Lab Science Podcast covers a topic that anyone making music should start to understand, mixing. We’re dishing out an episode full of tips that you can start to practice immediately, covering topics like compression, EQing, Saturation, Reverb and tons more! Click to Download
The Lab Science Podcast returns with a new episode dedicated to the Roland AIRA System-1 synthesizer. Captain Lean Automatic is at the helm as we navigate through some of the System-1’s best features and sounds. We also spent some time at the end experimenting with the synth patched into the Roland AIRA VT-3 Vocal Transformer, […]
Welcome back to the Lab Science Podcast. This week we take a look at some synthesis basics while conducting an audio overview of the new Korg Monologue, a hardware synth that literally can’t be found in stores. Professor SentZ and Captain Lean Automatic also crack a few Modelo’s and discuss Troy Ave, the difficulty keeping […]
Episode 2 of our new podcast Lab Science covers the ins and outs of setting up your own home studio, along with simple upgrades you can make if you’re already a home studio owner. We discuss everything from choosing the best DAW for you, to treating your room for cheap. Click to Download
The recording studio is a sacred place. Emotions are drawn out, and hopefully classic music gets made. But even on the quietest days in the lab, lessons are learned. I’m very conscious that I’m from a generation of hiphop producers who grew up interning and assisting studio sessions out of necessity. It was during […]