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Roland Reveals Fall 2010 Product Lineup

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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KEYBOARDS & SYNTHS
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JUNO-Gi

Mobile Synthesizer with Digital Recorder

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RD-700NX

Digital Piano

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AX-SYNTH®

Black Sparkle Shoulder Synthesizer

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GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer

Software for SH-01

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RECORDING
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OCTA-CAPTURE

10 x 10 24-bit/192kHz Hi-SPEED USB Audio Interface

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GUITAR & BASS
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CUBE-XL SERIES

Guitar Amplifiers

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ST-2

Power Stack

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PS-6

Harmonist

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PIANOS & ORGANS
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FP-7F

Digital Piano

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HPi-6F

Digital Piano

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HPi-7F

Digital Piano

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C-380

Classic Organ

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Video: Araab Muzik (Dipset Producer) Going Off On The Boards For Busta Rhymes! (Studio Session)

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

AraabMuzik goes in for Busta Rhymes and Jerry Wonder!!

Video: Swizz Beatz on MTV-Speaks on Kanye West

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

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Swizz Beats discusses working with Kanye West and his new projects!!

Source: MTV.com

The iStandard Producer Showcase Is Back Home in NYC 9/7 & 8 w/ Skid from Bad Boy, Dart from Shady, Sean C. & LV, Omen, & more…

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
iStandard Producer Showcase - NYC Style 9/7 & 9/8

Hey all,
To some, Labor Day Weekend signifies the end of the summer.  Back to school, end of the hot weather, no vacations til Christmas, etc etc…  Whatever this weekend means to you, we wish you an enjoyable one, but there’s a still a “productive party” going on at iStandard.

That’s right, we’re going to extend your weekend (and the summer) for 2 more days by inviting you to OUR backyard party…

After amazing events in Dallas, Los Angeles, and Miami (shout outs to Vohn Beatz, Mike Mac, Jet Noise Cardi, and DeCapo Music Group), the iStandard Producer Showcase returns to its birthplace – this Tuesday, September 7th & Wednesday, September 8th at Webster Hall – Night 1 at the Balcony (upstairs) & Night 2 at The Studio (downstairs)

DJ KivaIn the true NYC spirit, we have diverse judge panels both evenings, including our dear friends Bad Boy Records A&R Senator Skid, Shady Records A&R Dart Parker, Sony/ATV Music Publishing A&R Walter Jones, plus legendary producers Sean C & LV (Jay-Z, Diddy, Ghostface and more), Omen (Drake, Ludacris, Fabolous and more), and Rsonist (Cam’Ron, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, and more).

There will also be a live hip-hop beatmaking session using Ableton Live 8, hosted by DJ Kiva!  Plus, NYC’s premier music school Dubspot will be gracing us with some giveaways, so definitely come early…

As always, any past producers that have participated in our events are free at the door, as well as iStandardProducers.com members.  For industry guest list, please contact J Hatch HERE



Full event details are below, including the judges, prize package, sponsors, club address, pre-ticket sales, and more.

We want to see you in our backyard post-Labor Day, as well as anytime on iStandardProducers.com

PS – we are now booking Fall 2010 showcases in Atlanta (@ A3C Hip Hop Festival), Washington, D.C., Houston, Miami (@ Miami Music Festival), Philadelphia, NYC, Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles.  So get those submissions in EARLY @ www.istandardproducers.com/index.php?t=show_submit, slots fill up quick…

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411 on iStandardiStandard Producer Showcase
NYC Style 2010 – September 7-8 @ Webster Hall

The word “iStandard” has become synonymous with Music Production over the past 5 years, and it’s easy to see why.  iStandard has showcased over 2000 producers worldwide in front of millions, both at the live iStandard Producer Showcase series and online via iStandardProducers.com.  iStandard is a platform that the Producer can spotlight their creations in front of packed crowds and individuals that can potentially change their careers.  Starting countless relationships, acting a catalyst for some of today’s hit records, and providing the utmost in knowledge and education, iStandard and has been branded internationally to become the #1 coalition in the world for the music producer, having a part in placing records with artists such as Diddy, Fabolous, 50 Cent, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Jill Scott, Buckshot, Sean Price, MTV Licensing, and many more…


2010 is our 5-year anniversary, so come out and celebrate with us and some of our closest friends!

9/7 & 9/8 Judges and Details

- For a Map of Webster Hall, Click HERE
- For Industry Guest List, Click HERE
- To Purchase an Advance Ticket for Both Nights via PayPal to save $15, Click HERE
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For All Sponsorship Inquiries, Click HERE

9/7 & 9/8 Features
Prize Package for Winning Producer:
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Sha Money XLMEETING W/ SENIOR VP OF A&R AT DEF JAM RECORDS – SHA MONEY XL
Sha Money has been supporting new producers since the inception of G-Unit Records, which he Co-Founded with Mega Platinum Superstar 50 CENT, to the One Stop Shop Producer Conference, to his new position at Def Jam.  He’s currently working on such projects as Nas, Jadakiss, Juelz Santana, and more.  Anyone that knows Sha knows HE LISTENS to producers, which makes him an important figure in the hip hop game now and well into the future…

Ableton Live IntroABLETON LIVE INTRO: Ableton Live Intro gives you the essentials of Ableton Live at a great price. Whether you’re a talented newcomer or a seasoned professional, Live Intro has got what you need for writing songs, making beats, recording, remixing, DJing and performing your music live on stage. If you’re just starting out, Live’s fluid workflow, real-time audio manipulation and an impressive 7 GB audio content package provide a smart step into the world of music production and digital DJing.

IK Multimedia's Amplitube 3

IK Multimedia’s AMPLITUBE 3: There’s a new king in tone, and its name is AmpliTube 3. A massive upgrade of the leading guitar and bass tone gear modeling software, AmpliTube 3 raises the industry standard of sound variety, realism and creative power. If your recording or playing “rig” is lacking in that rich, lush expressive analog warmth, then you need to check it out. With over 160 precisely modeled pieces of vintage and modern gear available in one package, AmpliTube 3 is the ultimate tone gear collection for the player/producer/engineer suffering from tone angst.

SampleMoog

IK Multimedia’s SAMPLEMOOG:

SampleMoog™ includes the sounds of all the most sought-after vintage and modern Moog™ synthesizers spanning the entire Moog history, in an easy to use, sample-based virtual instrument “powered by SampleTank” available as a plug-in for the most popular DAWs and a standalone application for Mac and PC.
SampleMoog offers over 1,900 basses, leads, pads and effects sounds
from the very first Moog Modular systems to rare Minimoogs to Taurus™ Bass Pedals, Polymoogs, Memorymoogs and more. Whether you want a lead sound or a phat R&B synth bass or
swirling fx, this is the ultimate source for everything Moog!


BEAT THANG VIRTUAL: Make Hot Beats Fast and Easy with Over 3000 Unique Sounds and Beat Thang VirtualBeat Samples. You Get Never Heard Before Instruments and Quality Sounds. Export your Finished Song or Beat Files in Seconds.  You can use your Mouse, Touch Pad, Computer Keyboard or USB Midi Controller to Make Hot Beats Only Minutes After YOU Download Beat Thang Virtual to Your Computer!!

Indamixx USB StickIndamixx USB Stick: Now we know that Indamixx has been pushing their mobile audio hardware for a while now, but now the guys over at Indamixx have gone one step further to produce the Indamixx USB stick that turns any Netbook or Laptop into a mobile recording studio.  What is great about the stick is that it is loaded with music production software for an incredible price.  Simply load the stick in an available USB port, answer 3 or 4 questions and in 14 minutes you have a dedicated audio computer for music production on the go!  Even if you have Windows loaded on your existing machine the installer wizard can set you up a dual boot environment in no time.  Right now we are running a special promotion where anyone entering the code “istandard” will receive $20 off HERE!

Proudly Sponsored By:

Ableton ASCAPIndamixx IK Multimedia DubSpot Blue Mic Beat KangzBLAP

Weapon X Promotions Bottom Feeders Music East Coast Digital RadioCoast2Coast Mixtapes HHLO

Upcoming iStandard Events:
- To see a full listing of our events, CLICK HERE

- To be considered for an iStandard Producer Showcase in your city, including for the Fall of 2010 – NYC, Philly, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and more
CLICK HERE


– October 7-9, 2010

A3C Hip Hop Festival

– November 12-14

Miami Music Festival 2010

The Miami Music Festival conference for emerging artists focuses on how musicians can make the most of opportunities in the new music business environment, and features one of the most diverse and interactive programs available anywhere.

» Conference events will feature A&R executives, producers, music publishing and touring executives, entertainment attorneys, leading technology developers, media and marketing executives, radio program directors, film music supervisors, advertising executives and other buyers of music.

» New for 2010: Networking Events, Workshops, and New Product Demonstrations

  • *ARTISTS – To be considered for iStandard’s Next Top Single Showcase email what would be your first single to jhatch@istandardproducers.com w/ “Miami INTS” in the Subject Line
  • *PRODUCERS – To be considered for the iStandard Producer Showcase – Miami Music Festival Edition, Click HERE and select “Miami”

Cymarshall Law & The Beatnikz ‘Believe This’

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

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Last week we leaked the mp3 for the song “Believe This” from Cymarshall Law & The Beatnikz from their upcoming album “Freedom Express Line” dropping on August 31st on XOXO Records. Today, we’re proud to release the official music video for “Believe This” directed by Jimmy Giambrone.

After recently coming back from his latest European Tour, Cymarshall Law will be embarking on his US Tour starting at Fat Beats NY for an in-store performance. Many of you are already aware that the remaining Fat Beats stores will soon close, so not only is this a chance to peep an exclusive performance from Cymarshall Law, but will be one of the last in-stores that will ever happen at Fat Beats NY. The tour dates are listed below.

Finally, you can check out the great review from the Portland Phoenix regarding “Freedom Express Line” dropping August 31st! Link Below.

Tour Dates:
August 26th – NYC, NY – Fat Beats Instore
August 26th – Roselle, NJ – Skybox Lounge
September 1st – Minneapolis, MN – Gasthof
September 2nd – Des Moines, IA – Vaudville Mews
September 3rd – Sioux Falls, SD – Nutty’s North
September 6th – Jacksonville, FL – Lomax Lodge
September 7th – New Orleans, LA – Dragon’s Den
September 10th – Lexington, KY – Devassa
September 14th – Las Vegas, NY – Boomers
September 15th – Los Angeles, CA – Fat Beats Instore
September 19th – Stockton, CA – Touche Euro Lounge
September 20th – Reno, NV – Se7en West
September 24th – Yuma, AZX – The Dunes Bar

Cymarshall Law & The Beatnikz “Freedom Express Line” Out August 31st!!

Cymarshall Law & The Beatnikz “Believe This” Video Link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX4GROW9WGw

Cymarshall Law & The Beatnikz “Freedom Express Line” Pre-Order Link:http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/store/detail.asp?=Cymarshall-Law-The-Beatnikz-Freedom-Express-Line-Freedom-Entertainment&UPC=FE004CD

Cymarshall Law & The Beatnikz “Freedom Express Line”Portland Phoenix Review: http://portland.thephoenix.com/music/107193-freedom-express-line-2010/

For More Info:
www.freedomsoundent.com
www.twitter.com/Cymarshalllaw