Introducing a short series of tutorials At the end of a long day working on your latest production in your bedroom/loungeroom (or as some like to call it “the Studio”), when you’ve finished that bumpin’ groove, tamed that thumping bassline and trimmed that sizzling snare, you might like to sit back and admire your handy [...]
Archive for February, 2009
How come my tracks don’t sound like a commercial release?
February 27th, 2009 | by Adamg | published in Tutorials
Feature Artist 001:. Richard Belsom (Confused/Phobic Records)
February 23rd, 2009 | by Adamg | published in Feature Artists
With his own productions featuring in the Kana Show on several occasions, it is no suprise that Richard Belsom, head of London-based Phobic Records, would be our first Feature Artist. A great producer, energetic DJ and all round top bloke, Richard has been working tirelessly for over 13 years to develop his craft. His new [...]
New “Feature Artist” posts coming to Kana
February 23rd, 2009 | by Adamg | published in Feature Artists
In today’s evloving music scene there is so much music, so many labels, and even more dj’s & producers than ever before that it is quite challenging to stay on top of the ‘who’s who’ of house & techno. The simple task of laying down two tracks (which some people call DJ’ing) is becoming easier [...]
Boost your screen space with a USB powered 7″ Touch Screen
February 19th, 2009 | by Adamg | published in Hardware and Software Reviews
The time is fast approaching when open-source programmers and affordable hardware combine to make the ultimate customizable dj setup at a very affordable price. Until that day inevitably arrives (when we all have exactly what we want right at our finger tips for every performance) you can start yourself towards that dream with one (or [...]
Kana Show #014 recorded 16th Feb 2009
February 18th, 2009 | by Adamg | published in Kana Show
Introducing a new flavour to the Kana Show, we’ve been working on a few intro’s & outro’s to give the show a more cohesive feel.¬† We’ll be changing them around over the coming weeks so if you like any in particular or really don’t like any send us an email with your thoughts: info@okkana.com. In [...]
Interview with Elliot Clarke on inthemix.com.au
February 18th, 2009 | by Adamg | published in Interviews
As promised, here is the interview featured on inthemix the other week. For those who don’t already know Elliot, this will be a nice introduction to one half of the Kana mindfield. Adam Elliot Clarke might be best known to the club fraternity of Brisbane as the fresh-faced young gun who’s found regularly gracing the decks [...]
Kana Show #013 recorded 9th Feb 2009
February 10th, 2009 | by Adamg | published in Kana Show
Hi all, Probably one of my better, more consistent shows, still working out mic troubles (oops haha) but the tunes are worth a listen! Here’s the link Track listing: 01. Artificial Latvamaki – Ratts Leaving the Sinking Ship in Nortt (Original mix) 02. Cyro – Afrodisiac (Instrumental mix) 03. Dominik Eulberg & Gabriel Ananda – [...]
Make wall size posters quickly, for FREE
February 9th, 2009 | by Adamg | published in News
Promoting a budget party? Looking for some retro wallpaper? Then look no further than this quick, free image rasterizer. Basically, it allows you to upload an image of your choice and expand it into a printable multi-page PDF which you can then print at home to create a massive wall poster 3+ metres wide! Awesome! [...]
Kana Show #012 recorded 2nd Feb 2009
February 4th, 2009 | by Adamg | published in Kana Show
Hi all, I hope your weeks been pleasant so far, only 2 more sleeps till the weekend..wooo!! As promised, every week we will be posting the Kana Show recorded live from Monday nights on www.kick106.co.uk. Here’s the link to this week’s show Tracklisting: 1. Justin Margovan – From the Beginning (Original mix) 2. Matt Fine [...]
How to get your sounds as wide as possible in the mix
February 4th, 2009 | by Adamg | published in Tutorials
Somewhere along the way when you are composing your latest track you will start thinking about where the sounds appear on the sound stage.  A key principle to achieving a really nice mix is not just having the right balance of mono and stereo sounds but having those stereo sounds just where you want them. [...]