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FaderPRO, the online/DVD mixing and production lessons that have earned acclaim for featuring hit making, Grammy-nominated producer/remixers will now offer for the first time video courses for download at Beatport’s SoundstoSample.com website.

Up-and-coming producer/remixers now have a smart solution to fast track the learning curve related to getting started; Sounds/To/Sample (S2S) sells chart-busting loops and sounds for music production, and FaderPRO’s multi-platinum producers (whose combined credits include Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Nelly Furtado, Lee Cabrera, Kevin Rudolf and Lil Wayne, Moloko) teach video courses on how to assemble them into hits.

Sounds/To/Sample Director Jim Stout says, “We are extremely excited to bring FaderPRO to Sounds/To/Sample. Real-world, how-to expertice offered by platinum-selling producers is what sets FaderPRO’s courses apart from the others available today, and we’re very happy to welcome them as one of our content partners.”

FaderPRO’s Vincent di Pasquale comments, “FaderPRO flattens the learning curve; most of what I learned over the years was not by reading some instruction manual, or hearing some teacher point at things on a computer screen, but by sitting in the studio and watching the best producers do what they normally do. That is exactly the experience we bring to anyone willing to learn.”

With this alliance, FaderPRO becomes S2S’ first – and only – partner for educational “How To Make Music” videos and courses, and S2S becomes FaderPRO’s exclusive source for downloadable courses.

Adds FaderPRO’s Steven Lee, “We have specifically designed FaderPRO for the millions of talented and interested artists who are starving to learn how to make music. Our angle was simple: Go into the studios of the best producers in the world and shoot a video course that shows how they make an original song from start to finish. Topping it off is the user’s ability to get hold of every element of content used in the video and learn by doing the work alongside the Pro.”

DVDs and web-streaming courses will still be available directly from FaderPRO.com

Two titles are currently available for immediate download:

• The Art of the Remix features Vincent di Pasquale and Steven Lee remixing Nadia Ali’s “Crash and Burn.”
• Are You Able – an Ableton Live-specific production course featuring Ivan Coraliza (a/k/a iLL Factor) as he puts a complete track together from scratch.

All future FaderPRO courses will be available for download at Sounds/To/Sample as well.

More information: FaderPRO / Sounds To Sample

Beatport has announced it is inviting you to help raise funds for the American Red Cross by purchasing music at Beatport on Monday, March 21.

Beyond the fact that electronic dance music as we know it wouldn’t exist without Japan’s contributions over the years—just consider the numbers 303, 808, and 909—the ongoing crisis in Japan affects us all, on a purely human scale.

For that reason, on Monday, March 21st, Beatport will donate 100% of our day’s net proceeds to Japanese relief efforts. Join us by shopping on Beatport.com on March 21st.

More information: Beatport

Peace Love Productions has announced Disco Electro, its latest release in the Dj Tools series of sample libraries.

This Dj Tools sample pack is available exclusively on Beatport.com.

Sounds includes Moog Synths, Basses, Kick Drum, Snare, Clap, Percussion, Hight Hats, and Sfx. There are 20 loops in total and a full blown mixed Dj ready tune recorded at 128 BPM. Produced by Jason Donnelly (Dj Puzzle). 16 bit 44.1kHz Stereo wav and 320kb MP3.

The Disco Electro Dj Tools pack is available as a download for $16.99 USD for the full pack or $1.99 USD for individual loops.

More information: Beatport

Beatport has announced the exclusive availability of German Progressive House sensation Moguai’s Ableton software files from his two-hour live DJ mix recently performed in Denver.

The files include all tracks, loops and parts mastered exactly as used during his performance. People can view and remix the elements of Moguai’s original performance using Ableton Live, or import the music into the audio software of their choice.

Released on mau5trap, the bundle contains 25 full-length tracks, including Moguai’s recent smash “Optinuum” and the Hey Today! Remix of Tiga’s “You Gonna Want Me.” Along with numerous other audio samples and loops, these files make up the collection called Beatport Presents: Moguai Live DJ Setup Bundle, and are available to purchase from Beatport.com.

“I want to inspire others and fuel their passion for music,” said Moguai. “Sharing my files from this live performance will help anyone who needs a jumpstart with learning new DJ software. For my peers, it’s an opportunity to take my files and add another layer of innovation.”

Beatport carries music from more than 150,000 artists and 14,000 indie and major labels. The company recently celebrated its 10-millionth order and has distributed more than $100 million back to the indie artist and label community during the last seven years. Beatport’s growing content library ranges from House, Techno, Electro, Trance, Drum & Bass, Minimal and Dubstep to 10 other dance music genres.

“We’re thrilled that Moguai is virtually welcoming fans and aspiring DJs into the booth to see and feel how it’s done,” said Matthew Adell, CEO of Beatport. “As an Ableton user myself, I am delighted to offer his exclusive content at Beatport. I hope it will inspire many people to play with music, instead of just consuming it.”

Beatport Presents: Moguai Live DJ Setup Bundle includes a single zip file with the full Ableton Live software files in addition to the live performance. The tracks are also compatible with other software programs. Moguai’s bundle set is available at Beatport.com for $15.99 USD.

More information: Beatport / Moguai Live DJ Setup Bundle

Ohm Force has released updates for the Windows versions of its plug-ins.

We have updated the VST for Windows and RTAS for Windows versions of all the plug-ins (except the Ohmicide:Melohman, which was already updated in December). In addition of some minor bugfixes they’ve all been ported to VST 2.4, which is the start of the process of porting them to 64bits in a near future.

The updated plug-ins are now available to download for registered users.

Ohm Force is also sponsoring two contests, the Retrofox – Bubblegum remix contest at Public Records and the Beatport’s Martin Solveig “Hello” remix contest.

The Retrofox – Bubblegum runs until February 28^th with prizes from Ohm Force (bundles and plug-ins), up 5 to Loopmasters’ artist series DVDs for the winners, and the winner track will be released by Public Records.

Furthermore, both Ohmforce and Loopmasters are offering a special discount for its products:

• 25% off Ohmforce plug-ins and bundles, use coupon code LOOHMPMASTERS at checkout.
• 20% off your order of Loopmasters products, use coupon code OHM20 at checkout (valid for one order per person).

Martin Solveig’s “Hello” remix contest at Beatport has just launched (remix stems available to purchase for $1.99 USD) and will be accepting entries from February 22^nd until March 7^th.

Ohm Force is sponsoring the contest with an ALL-ALL Bundle, with other prizes including products from FXPansion, Native Instruments, Novation, Point Blank and many more.

But most importantly of all, the winning remixes will be released on Martin’s very own MIXTURE record label – what a way to come and say “Hello” to the world!

More information: Ohm Force

Findremix has announced the Ummet Ozcan – “Insignia” Remix Contest.

We have teamed up with 2Play Records offering the great opportunity to remix Insignia by Dutch wonderkid and trance genious Ummet Ozcan. Insignia has been rocking the Beatport tops for weeks, and now you can play with it and get released on 2Play as well as win prizes from top audio companies iZotope, Camel Audio, Mixed In Key and Sugar Bytes.

With the release of Ummet Ozcan’s unofficial Trance Energy 2009 Anthem TimeWave Zero he became one of the few Dj/producers that was highly supported on Dutch national radio and gained hitsucces between the normal mainstream pop- and rock artists.

At this moment he is developing a new synthesizer along with new spectacular unheard of sounds, that will definitely pave the way for a fresh new musical breeze thru EDM. Also he is working on a few new big anthems, that will undoubtly bring a lot of earpleasure and tons of Ozcan followers.

The deadline for submitting your remix is 20 March, 2011.

More information: Findremix