dj evan stone :: two turntables and a macbook pro

Korg nanoKONTROL Labeling Templates

2009-11-19T11:16:00.001-08:00

I have been experimenting recently with using the Korg nanoKONTROL with Traktor (I'm still on Traktor Studio 3 - sorry), but I wanted to be able to just print up a diagram of my MIDI mappings to sketch them out while I'm getting it "tuned" to the way I work instead of labeling my controller (I'll save that for last).

So I created a set of templates in PNG format. The one that will work for most people is probably just the nanokontrol.png:

(also available here)

Or if you want more variety (like if you have trouble printing out that image, like I did in Fireworks), you can download the set of three templates here. Actually it's just two... the "-screen.png" version is the same as the one referenced above. Whatever.

Anyway, I hope they're helpful to someone else!

bankheadd - Duncan Bankhead - Summer 1992 - SoundCloud

2009-08-12T12:07:00.000-07:00

Got a tip the other day on a really awesome 1992 old-school house mix, which can be found here:

bankheadd - Duncan Bankhead - Summer 1992 - SoundCloud

This mix really took me back, and what's interesting to me is that even though Duncan Bankhead is in Scotland, I believe, and I was out here in California, much of the tracks that are on that list are the exact same ones that I was listening to and mixing at the same time - and that was without the internet!!!

OK, so maybe it's not all that amazing, but when I think back it seems incredible. I think a few of my friends and the guys I was talking to at the record shops and the remix subscription services that I was using at the time (razormaid, twitch, metropolis, m) were very much in tune with what was happening in europe, and, let's face it... the music scene was just light years beyond what was going on in the States at that time (college alternative & grunge - ugh...).

Anyway Duncan's mix is really great - and long(!) - so go check it out!

DX1 Input System - The Ultimate Customizable Keyboard

2009-05-29T11:22:00.000-07:00

I think I may need one of these for music applications and DJing:

ThinkGeek :: DX1 Input System :: Zoom!

"...all you do is stick the keys where you want and then tell the DX1 what you want each key to do."

new mix for 2009: datamix 2009.01

2009-02-14T13:39:00.000-08:00

My first mix for 2009 is ready for download! Mostly minimal with some other good stuff thrown in.

Here's the playlist:

datamix 2009.01
n.i. traktor mix 02.13.2009 by evan k. stone

01. Dressless - Christian Burkhardt
02. Tribute To Mandragora - Damon Wild Remix - Obtane
03. Bell Clap Dance (Slam Paragraph Remix) - Radio Slave
04. Peu A Peu - Christian Burkhardt
05. Twilite 8 - JPLS
06. Miniwheel - Lucio Aquilina
07. Piniman Pt. 2 - Punisher
08. Simpler - Marc Houle
09. Dopamin - Robag Wruhme, Rolf Oksen
10. Forsberg Loves The Acid - Jesper Dahlback, John Dahlback
11. La Moglie Insaziabile - Alessio Mereu
12. Bodydub - Tiefschwarz Remix - Unit 4
13. Trepid - Deadmau5
14. Modif - Club Mix - Process

You can find it at my mix download list.

Hope you enjoy it!

Josh Wink - Radio 1 Essential Mix

2009-02-02T14:14:00.000-08:00

Recorded for the BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix show, Josh Wink shows his DJ talent...

Josh Wink Essential Mix | Beatportal

I was blown away at the rich content of the mix and the interesting layering of tracks.

I think the mix was only officially posted on the BBC site until 1.jan.2009, but you may be able to find it archived elsewhere...

NS7 Numark Performance Controller with Serato ITCH

2008-10-31T10:20:00.000-07:00

Wouldn't you know it? I purchased Numark's Total Control earlier this year and now they had to go and make this:

NS7 Numark Performance Controller with Serato ITCH

It looks amazing, but evidently it will be around the $1299 price range. Yikes!

Numark NS7 at pssl.com

Knights of the Worth Table quote about skills improvement

2008-10-09T14:32:00.000-07:00

In episode 2 of the Knights of the Worth Table series on DJA Radio, one of the guys on the show quoted one of his past drama/acting teachers:

"if you're not on stage doing it, you're taking a class about it"

I thought that was very good advice, especially for DJs since we tend to neglect the training side of things.

What's Wrong With This Picture?

2008-10-07T10:21:00.000-07:00

I thought this was an interesting commentary from Mobile Beat magazine regarding the services we provide as DJs:

What's Wrong With This Picture? | Mobile Beat Magazine

He points out that even the little things matter, and honestly it gives me something to think about for my future engagements!

Gun, er, DJ for Hire...

2008-09-19T21:52:00.001-07:00

If anyone has corporate events or the like in the SF Bay Area for which they need a DJ, please contact me. I'm currently looking for work in events that do not involve weddings or politics. Other than that I think we're in business!

These would of course have to be for-pay events. I haven't been doing this for twenty years to go back to pro-bono work!

One of the areas I'm very interested in is the fashion and music industry events, as well as opening for bands in the area (which probably doesn't pay that well, but I'm willing to discuss compensation).

Mid-September Update - Three New Mixes!

2008-09-18T11:02:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to announce that I've added three new mixes to the mixpage on my site:

datamix 2008.08 :: minimal // tech-house // techno
datamix 2008.07 :: retro // prog // minimal // techno
datamix 2008.06 :: minimal // tech-house // techno

As you can see from the list, they are mostly minimal/tech house (except for #7), and my current favorite is 2008.08. I really wanted to get them posted, so that you can enjoy them! Hope you do!

Thanks!

new minimal mix: mixup mixup 2008.03

2008-01-26T22:59:00.000-08:00

I just created a new minimal mix and have posted it to my site...

Here's the playlist:

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Datamix Productions
Mixup Mixup No. 2008.03
digital mix by evan k. stone
01.26.2008
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Run Time: 63:48
BPM: 122-125
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01. Tiefschwarz - Fly (Steve Bug Remix)
02. Magda - Panna Cotta Eyes
03. Matthias Tanzmann - Bulldozer
04. JPLS - Twilite 7
05. Jonas Bering - Take My Hand (Kupei Musika)
06. Steve Bug - A Night Like This (Dub Like That Remix)
07. Gaiser - Half Life
08. Magda - Obvicleas
09. Lee Van Dowski - The Darkened Component
10. Niederflur - Isv
11. Gabriel Ananda - Take Off

David J at Macworld

2008-01-16T18:55:00.000-08:00

one thing i forgot to mention earlier is that David J of Bauhaus and Love & Rockets is going to be at, of all things, the Best Buy area at Macworld on Friday.

macworld...

2008-01-16T18:49:00.000-08:00

macworld this year was a bit of a different experience than the frenzy of last year.... a little more low key, but how could you really exceed the hype surrounding the iPhone?

i did attend for professional reasons, as the web-based product i've been working on for the last year and a half launched just in time for macworld....

anyway, one thing that i realized is that i really need to go to NAMM.

OK, Let's Make it Three... Mixup Mixup 2008.02 Posted

2008-01-06T21:38:00.000-08:00

So I was inspired to put together another mix... this one is a bit more mellow than the other two mixes I've posted recently, but that's exactly how it was planned.

It's mostly tech-house, and hopefully you will enjoy it...

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Datamix Productions
Mixup Mixup No. 2008.02
digital mix by evan k. stone
01.06.2008
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Run Time: 65:49
BPM: 122-128
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01. Trentemoller - Moan
02. Jim Rivers - I Go Deep
03. Ben Watt - Just a Blip
04. Pryda - Europa
05. Gregor Tresher - Running Systems
06. Gui Boratto - The Blessing
07. Gabriel Ananda - Bassmaschinen
08. Deadmau5 - Faxing Berlin (Chris Lake Edit)
09. Gui Boratto - Beautiful Life (Sascha Funke Remix)
10. Gabriel Ananda, Cio D'or - Lauschgoldengel
11. Gregor Tresher - A Thousand Nights

Download this mix plus the others on my website, recombinantstudios.com.

enjoy!

///eks

New Mix Posted: Mixup Mixup 2008.01

2008-01-06T11:03:00.000-08:00

Well after going through the process of ripping, buying, downloading (legally) a scores of tracks over the last few months, I seem to be having a burst of productivity in the mix arena right now.

This new one is mostly electro house (and as usual with a few other genres thrown in...):

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datamix productions
mixup mixup 2008.01
n.i. traktor mix by evan k. stone
01.05.2008
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Run Time: 59:37
BPM: ~128
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01. The Hacker - Sequenced Life
02. Marc Houle - On It
03. Chris Kaeser - Mini One
04. Oxia - Future
05. Burufunk, Carbon Community - Community Funk (Deadmau5 Remix)
06. Dusty Kid - Tsunamy
07. Datapunk Rockstars - Klartext
08. Dubfire - Road Kill
09. Deadmau5 - Not Exactly
10. Gabriel Ananda - Suessholz (Falko Brocksieper Remix)
11. NuBreed - NuFunk (Deadmau5 Remix)
12. Flow - Truth & Sunshine (Funk D'Void Remix)

Download from my mix list page.

I hope you enjoy it. Please leave a comment if you do. Thanks!

///eks

New Mix Posted: Mixup Mixup 2007.1

2007-12-30T23:37:00.000-08:00

After approximately one-and-a-half years (yikes!) I have posted a new mix on my site. This mix was created exclusively from free, promotional tracks downloaded from Beatport and mixed using NI Traktor, which has become my tool of choice for mixing now.

Here's the playlist, for those interested:

01 Adam K, Soha - I Like Rhythm
02 Tall Paul - Peep Show
03 Donald Glaude - BIG 9
04 Re-Zone - Tribute to Mr. Toca of Revenge
05 Micha Moor - Slip and Slide
06 DJ Dan - Put The Record Back On
07 Sean Palm - Pluce
08 Alix Alvarez, Franck Roger - Dub-H
09 Darren Emerson - H20
10 Matthew Adams - No More, Anymore!
11 Magda - Oblivicleas

enjoy!