The Producers Alliance » inspiration http://www.theproducersalliance.org the online resource for music producers Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:28:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 The OP-1 by Teenage Engineering http://www.theproducersalliance.org/the-op-1-by-teenage-engineering/ http://www.theproducersalliance.org/the-op-1-by-teenage-engineering/#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:30:18 +0000 admin http://www.theproducersalliance.org/?p=365

OP-1 is the all-in-one portable Synthesizer, Sampler and Controller. With additional features like the FM Radio and a G-Force sensor for pitch and bend effects. Beside a fresh and creative approach to sequencing with multiple choice of sequencers, you just have to love the OP-1’s built-in Tape feature.

Connect it to your computer and control your DAW with the common play, stop, rec, forward and rewind. Use the 4 rotary encoders and 8 x 2 dedicated quick keys for fast selections. Just use them with your software synthesizers. All in a portable package that fits next to the laptop in your bag.

When plugged in to the mini USB port the OP-1 shows up as a mass storage device. Ready for you to drag and drop audio files between your computer and the OP-1. The 4 tape tracks are available as well as sampled waveforms for you to manipulate. No additional software or drivers required!

http://www.teenageengineering.com/products/op-1/

]]> http://www.theproducersalliance.org/the-op-1-by-teenage-engineering/feed/ 0 Killer Akai APC40 Set http://www.theproducersalliance.org/killer-akai-apc40-set/ http://www.theproducersalliance.org/killer-akai-apc40-set/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:01:27 +0000 admin http://www.theproducersalliance.org/?p=304

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]]> http://www.theproducersalliance.org/nas-will-i-am-cant-forget-about-you/feed/ 0 Even John Mayer has an Akai MPC http://www.theproducersalliance.org/even-john-mayer-has-an-mpc/ http://www.theproducersalliance.org/even-john-mayer-has-an-mpc/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:35:50 +0000 admin http://www.theproducersalliance.org/?p=236

Believe it or not, John Mayer is a big Hip-Hop fan.  ...And I don't mean the stuff that passed for Hip-Hop, I mean Real Hip-Hop.  He has collaborated with the likes of Just Blaze, Kanye West, and he even described his ideal sound would be soulful guitar riffs floating over the top of some Dilla style drums.  Maybe John wouldn't mind putting out some recording session files of his guitar work and then maybe we could keep Hip-Hop alive by being allowed to actually sample without having to go bankrupt for it.  Just a thought...

]]> http://www.theproducersalliance.org/even-john-mayer-has-an-mpc/feed/ 0 The Akai APC40 Traveling Extravagantly http://www.theproducersalliance.org/the-akai-apc40-traveling-extravagantly/ http://www.theproducersalliance.org/the-akai-apc40-traveling-extravagantly/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:30:49 +0000 admin http://www.theproducersalliance.org/?p=194

This video is from Artists/Producer/Programmer "The Extravagant Traveler". This guy goes nuts with his custom programmed Akai APC40 and Ableton Live! If you thought this thing was simple interface controller, think again. Stay tuned for an exclusive review of the APC40 from The Producers Alliance!
To check out more from The Extravagant Traveler, click here to visit his site.

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]]> http://www.theproducersalliance.org/jam-session-q-bert-and-dj-shadow/feed/ 0 Trent Reznor’s Studio in New Orleans http://www.theproducersalliance.org/trent-reznors-studio-in-new-orleans/ http://www.theproducersalliance.org/trent-reznors-studio-in-new-orleans/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:58:32 +0000 admin http://www.theproducersalliance.org/?p=124

]]> http://www.theproducersalliance.org/trent-reznors-studio-in-new-orleans/feed/ 0 Timbaland in the studio with Kanye West http://www.theproducersalliance.org/timbaland-in-the-studio-with-kanye-west/ http://www.theproducersalliance.org/timbaland-in-the-studio-with-kanye-west/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:28:26 +0000 admin http://www.theproducersalliance.org/?p=113

]]> http://www.theproducersalliance.org/timbaland-in-the-studio-with-kanye-west/feed/ 0 The Alchemist making “Keys to The City” http://www.theproducersalliance.org/the-alchemist-making-keys-to-the-city/ http://www.theproducersalliance.org/the-alchemist-making-keys-to-the-city/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:08:18 +0000 admin http://www.theproducersalliance.org/?p=109

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