Boycott Phonica Records

Music is either supposed to be for fun or creativity. But Phonica is a cultural sewer drain for music. Phonica Records supports artists who blatantly rip works from lesser known acts. Phonica keeps the money without crediting the original artist. 40% or more of their music are just “re-edits” and are sold for profit, states this article in The Guardian. Put quite blatantly, Phonica sucks.

What can you do??? Get the word out and say “Boycott Phonica” on your blog. You can check their database, and also Search Youtube to see if someone posted a re-edit of your mix, which Phonica could be selling. Report content abuse on Myspace to get your content removed if necessary. You might be getting ripped off $$$ and not know it yet.

If you felt like you have been wronged by Phonica, or know anyone else who has, please post in the comments with your artist & song details. I will repost your story and let the world know. Chip Collection is fighting back for the recognition of original creators. With your help the right artists can make a stand. WE are the fame and money in the new internet age of music, not these edit-posers.

Get the word out and Boycott Phonica! Only dick holes play their music nowadays.

Multi Format Samplers Now Supported

Just a note:

Multi-sample formats are now available for the Nes Wave Pack and SK1 Complete sample packs. Previously these were Reason Refills only, which are also still avaiable as a seperate product. Native Instruments, Giga, and Soundfont 2 are supported. Multisample Patches are included with seperate drum samples for easy, custom loading.

NES WAVE PACK - Multi Format Product (Giga, SoundFont 2, Native Instruments)

CASIO SK1 Complete - Multi Format (SoundFont 2 Compatible Samplers)

Thank you!
Chip Collection

Call of Duty Song: All Gun Sounds

A use of TPI Movies, created a song consisting only of sampled guns from the newest Call of Duty Game: COD4.
Posted is a video, and a link to download the MP3.

Link Via Boing Boing

Sounds kind of like a marching band!

I think you would run out of ammo if you did this in real life.

Audio Tool Rocks: The Online TB-303 & 909 Emulator

Audio Tool is an emulation of two Roland TB-303s, a TR-909, and a bunch of the roland/boss stomp boxes. It is very reminiscent of the classic program Propellerhead Rebirth, but without the TR-808 and better graphics.

Audio tool is simple to use and includes rewiring/audio routing on the same screen that you make your music on, which makes more sense than Propellerhead Reason’s double screened rack system.

I believe they are using java/flash to run the program in the browser, but it is as easy to use as any flash app. They did an excellent job making it, even if it has been done before. Missing is a way to save your songs but you can’t complain because its better than Rebirth in alot of ways.

Its fun.
Go start making some electronic music NOW!

Link: Hobnox Audiotool

4/5 Rating
Sound quality is excellent.
Fun.
Needs a save feature, even if it is a demo.

Thanks Noizone!

Melodyne: Changing Notes in Chord Samples

Youtube comments:
This is weak! Anyone who considers using this product is a total mark ass bitch. Learn music, not software.

When I see things like this… I realize that some people out there are a lot smarter than me… it makes me realize how stupid I am and how far behind I am in evrey thing… I am glad that we have people smarter than me working on stuff.

It looks like this software can change the pitch of chords that are already buried in samples. That is kind of insane. Some people are complaining about the digital artifacts, but what else do you expect when you are changing pitch? It happens normally. Very cool idea, and that fact they have it working is very cool

Check out some more with this link. I love DVICE, its a great blog from scifi
DVICE: Miraculous Direct Note Access can completely change music

Tone Collection Guitar Reason Refill ($20)

The Tone Collection Reason Refill Pack ($20) has been added to the store.

The Tone Collection is a Guitar Based Refill for producers and enthusiasts who need that special guitar punch in their music. From Death Metal, Marshall Amp, and back to clean Stratocaster, you will find what your looking for. This Reason Refill attempts to do what Amplitube does, by providing preset tones that help you shape and mould the provided guitar sounds. Various presets range from aproximations of Gerry Garcia, to Jimi Hendrix. 80s style phasers and dark atmospheric tones are also there to keep you creative. Reason 3.0 & 4.0 Compatible. Standard patches will work with version 2.0. Its only 20 bucks, with download and paypal.

Listen to demos and check out the Refill in the Chip Collection store.

Propellerhead Reason 4 | Now Shipping

Propellerhead Reason 4 Now Shipping (and available on bittorrent sites with a serial keygen).

New features:
THOR - Polyphonic synth
loads of other cool stuff

Pricing on Reason version 4 will remain the same. MSRP EUR €449 / USD $499. Upgrades are cheaper.

It is noted that some people still wish it had VSTs and Linux support, and of course audio recording.

Reason 4 can be purchased directly from Propellerhead’s Site

Almost missed that one!

Hammersound.net / Get Chip Collection Widget on your blog!

Need some sound patches for your sampler? Check out Hammersound.net It has been around for a very long time, but still delivers tons of kits. Many are in SoundFont (SF2) format, which can be converted to AKAI, REASON, etc. etc. with a translator program.

Chick Systems, has very good sample translation products, including one that will convert akai discs over to Alesis programs.
http://www.chickensys.com/

Also check out CDextract, which seems to be a very popular sampler format converter.

Their websites aren’t very attractive but the products are excellent!

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It will show up like this on your page:

(Update: its working beautifully now! The widget has been updated, and I found a good RSS mixer! So add it!)

Droids - The force!

Free Mp3s & Mashup Videos Entertain

Time to Listen up!

Awesome Mp3 House Mix:
Technasia - MP3 Link

Troupe! - Mp3 Link
From Monotik211

Hahaha so crappy….Power Rangers Hip Hop MP3
Don’t give up your dreams!

Gotta love this video edit too…

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Mashup Video Time!

Prodigy Vs. White Stripes

Prodigy Vs. No Doubt

Gwen Stefani Vs. Front 242

Record an Album in 28 Days

Can you record an album in 28 days?? With the RPM Challenge you can try. Its not too late to make your own album! Sign up now.
It started February 1st, but the deadline is March 1st, so you still can make it. At the end of the 28 days, artists send in their albums to the RPM headquarters, which allows you to get your music streamed across the website. RPM is not shady. You retain the rights to your own works.

I have always thought of making my own album but it seemed like every track I made turned out different. I think the best way to go would be to pick out a limited number of instruments/patches, that are your absolute favourite, then record a song based on those. You could get 35 minutes worth of music in no time, then later add sound reinforcements and perfect the mixing. If your thinking about giving it a go, bet sure to write about your experience!

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