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5 Ways To Use Tech To Get Discovered

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The end goal of a lot of creative output these days is to get people discovered online. But, because so many tens of millions of people are all doing that at the same time, the amount of noise and clutter online is absolutely insane. So what can you do to help out your cause in this case?

Well, you can use the latest technology to prop up your efforts, and in doing so can send audiences to your blog, your music, your social profiles, your online resume, or conversations where you talk about politics. These are all super popular pathways for expression right now, and traffic is the key to all of them in terms of success rate. [Read more…]

How To Get The Most Out Of Music And Entertainment On Your Gadgets And Devices

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If you like TV shows, music, and movies, then you will want to get them on your gadgets. Heck, more people are skipping out on actual cable and satellite services these days, since you can watch all your favorite shows through Netflix and more.And when it comes to music, you have radio apps galore, as well as music streaming services.

If you haven’t been taking advantage of all of these great opportunities, or didn’t know they existed yet, here are some of the options you have for getting more into your favorite entertainment, through your smartphone, tablet, or even your notebook. [Read more…]

4 Ways to Use Your Mobile Device to Learn a Musical Instrument

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Aspiring musicians can take a do-it-yourself approach to learning how to play a new instrument. There is a wealth of information available online and through mobile apps. Your smartphone or tablet can transform into your musical assistant and instructor if you know where to look. You might be surprise to discover that you can tune instruments, practice with virtual lessons, learn musical theory, and get better rhythm through the use of mobile apps. [Read more…]

CordCruncher Headphones

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Kickstarter has become my favorite “gadget” website. Okay, it’s not really a site where you can technically buy gadgets. But I love reading about the new gadget proposals by enterprising individuals. Some of the things that have been presented there for funding are very “out of the box” and yet address real-world concerns. I bet you’ve visited that site and exclaimed to yourself, “yeah, I really need that!” [Read more…]

Turntables are Obsolete… Discover the New Craze

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Turntables are a Thing of The Past

Believe it or not, you really can find a viable alternative to traditional beat making equipment. Today, downloadable software that allows you to make beats on your home computer is a global business. These programs are used by everyone from the homemaker with a passion for music to the professional artist. The flexibility and low cost of such programs makes it an attractive alternative to any traditionally understood way of making music. [Read more…]

Samsung Releases Audio Dock with Tube Amplifier Technology

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The digitalization of music may have democratized music in large parts but in terms of quality, compressed music file formats like MP3s are far inferior to uncompressed files or even to analog media sources like LPs.

One of the ways to compensate for this inferiority is by encoding music files at a level that presents more aural quality. This is a great solution and once you’ve heard a file that has been encoded at a great bitrate you’ll never go back to low bitrate file. A great file is a good start but you’ll also need a really good audio hardware to take advantage of your MP3s. [Read more…]

Sony Walkman NWZ-W260 Goes Wherever You Go

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Sony Walkman NWZ-W260

The youngsters of today might not be impressed when they hear talk about the Sony Walkman, but those who grew up in the 80s and 90s will definitely have special feelings for this music player. It has died, or so some people have said in the past months. With the plethora of more advanced mp3 players in the market, this could be quite understandable. Then again, Sony has just proved the naysayers wrong by releasing the Sony Walkman NWZ-W260.

That does not look anything like the Walkmans that I grew up with, which may be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on how you look at it. What I do like about the Sony Walkman NWZ-W260’s looks is that it is very sleek – definitely in step with the idea that you can take this music player wherever you go.

But that’s not what’s awesome about the Sony Walkman NWZ-W260 – other mp3 players are at least just as portable. What gives this music player the edge is the fact that it’s waterproof. Think about the possibilities! You can work up a good sweat on the treadmill and not worry about ruining your earphones. You can even go run outdoors in the rain and still not have to worry about getting your music player wet – the Sony Walkman NWZ-W260 can handle that! Heck, if you are that hardcore about music, you can probably even wear the player while you take a shower. Or maybe even when you swim.

The Sony Walkman NWZ-W260 is definitely geared at sports minded individuals who need music to get them in the zone. It has a playback time of 8 hours (fully charged, of course). A nice feature is the quick charge that gives the player a boost of power within 3 minutes. This gives you 60 minutes’ worth of juice, which should be enough for a good workout. As for getting music on the Sony Walkman NWZ-W260, it is as simple as dragging and dropping the files. You may opt to use Sony’s own software, iTunes, Windows Media Player, or even Windows Explorer.

The Sony Walkman NWZ-W260 comes in black and white, with the option of 2GB or 4GB for storage. The former will go for $59.99, while the latter will go for $79.99. The units hit the shelves in August.

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Numark’s iDJ Live – Top Toy for DJs with iPads

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iDJ Live

iDJ Live

Fancy yourself a DJ? You don’t have to be a world renowned DJ to be able to play with music and create your own mixes. Even better, with all the gadgets that you can get your hands on these days, you can play at being a DJ whenever you want to. Before you know it, you might even become famous.

If you already have an iPad, an iPhone, or an iPod Touch, here is a nifty little gadget that you would love to get your hands on – the iDJ Live from Numark. The iDJ Live is an iOS DJ controller that will delight people in all the DJ-ing stages. I mean the DJ wannabe who does not know a thing about DJ-ing, the newbie DJ, the amateur DJ who plays music at his friends’ parties, and even the pro DJ.

How does the Numark iDJ Live work? You simply hook it up to you Apple device, and then spin however, whatever you want! One really important thing, though, is the software. The iDJ Live was designed to work with existing software from Algoriddim, Djay for iPad.

Djay for iPad

Djay for iPad


The app is a little pricey at $19.99 (if you compare it to the $0.99/$5.00 apps), but this software is one mean DJ-ing tool. Not only has the app satisfied users because of its function, but it has also received the Apple Design Award.

If you don’t particularly like Djay or you don’t want to buy it, you can also use other similar software – as long as it’s Core MIDI-enabled – with the iDJ Live. Key features of the iDJ Live:

  • Scratch wheels are large enough to make the experience more natural
  • There is a crossfader that allows mixing between songs
  • The package includes a headphone/speaker split cable that allows for separating cue and play performance audio
  • Bass and treble controls
  • You also get an iPad stand

For sure, the $100 that you will have to shell out for the iDJ Live will be paid back in full – even double – once you enjoy spinning for your friends. Find out more about the iDJ Live from the official web site.

Creative Releases a Cool New Zen Player

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Even though the MP3 player market is saturated with a lot of different players from many different manufacturers. There are still some brands that you go to and rely on if you’re on the lookout for a new MP3 player. You’ve got Apple, who is the market leader with their iOS devices. And then there is also Creative. [Read more…]