Is ArtPrize 'corrupting'? Philadelphia columnist argues against art competitions GRAND RAPIDS -- ArtPrize is "modestly named but extravagantly funded," according to Edward Sozanski, a contributing art critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Writing in Sunday's Inquirer, he voices general disapproval with art competitions in general, using words such as "corrupting" and "odious." "This sudden efflorescence of art competitions might strike some artists as ironic because fine art has never been held in particularly high regard in this country. These prizes don't change that; on the surface, they seem to be more about marketing, commercialism, and, in Grand Rapids, entertainment and civic boosterism," he writes. "The Michigan ArtPrize is different from most other competitions in that the winner -- this year a Brooklyn realist painter, Ran Ortner -- is chosen by public vote. Sozanski was writing in reaction to video artist Ryan Trecartin last month winning the first $150,000 Wolgin art prize in Philadelphia. Decide for yourself whether Sozanski approves of Trecartin's work:
EQ Drums One of the things I love most about recording music is that there are no rules. One guy decides to use a cardboard box as his kick drum sound…and it sounds awesome. Another guy decides to sample in the sound of a screaming cat and blend it with the cymbals. (Okay, I’ve never seen that, but I bet it’s awesome.) You’re free to do whatever you want. But there is one “rule” I almost always follow when mixing drums…and it almost always works. It’s really simple. I’ve heard it over and over again from mix engineers. It’s hard to explain. This is all without boosting the lows or the highs. You’ve got a set budget for the month. You’ve got a set number of frequencies to work with. You decide you want to spend an extra $200 on a piece of gear. You decide you need more low end in your kick drum. You take $200 out of ANOTHER part of the budget to pay for the gear. You cut 400 Hz to bring out the low end down at 80 Hz. Here’s a kick drum track, dry without any EQ: What do you think?
Basic Home Recording Setup Apr 05 This article was inspired by Emily (Em) and the fact that a lot of people are writing good material, but just not recording them. Many of you will have a computer, but little or no studio type software or hardware. But don’t worry - this article will show you how to make the most of your home computer for recording. It is mainly the basics of setting up your gear - but we will cover a little basic recording towards the end. First of all, This article is aimed at the very beginner level. Computer Setup The most basic would be a line in cable connecting your amplifier out / earphone jack to the line in port (usually blue) on the computer. The final method involves using an audio interface that you plug a guitar or amp into and then this connects to your PC via USB or Firewire. Once you have decided on a means to get your audio into the computer, lets now look towards the guitar and amplifier end. You simple plug the guitar lead into this, and then into your line in on the computer.
The 10 best lectures on electronic music ever; watch them now Thanks to the wonders of the internet, one’s quest for knowledge really has no limitations. Between the plethora of digitized articles, documentaries, and—on the technical side of things—instructional videos and guides around, there is no shortage of information accessible to those who seek to learn more about the ever-expanding world of electronic music. The lecture, however, makes for a unique form of information sharing as it not only provides the necessary facts and details, but also allows for attendees (and, eventually, viewers) to get a sense of the person behind these facets of knowledge. With that in mind, Beatport News has compiled what we believe are 10 amazing lectures on electronic music, gathering videos from modern innovators, dance music originators, technical wizards, and a few that simply capture a time and place in electronic music too perfectly to overlook. Below are our 10 picks guaranteed to teach every electronic music enthusiast and music maker something new.
Artists vs. Auction Houses: Litigating the California Resale Royalty Law - CultureGrrl First page of California Arts Council’s pamphlet on the Resale Royalty Act Let me say this for the record (and then prepare to dodge the brickbats): I’m in favor of resale royalties for artists. The fact that California’s Resale Royalty Act is “little known” (as the Wall Street Journal‘s Kelly Crow describes it in her article today) is no excuse for ignoring it. This law is anomalous in the U.S., but not in Europe. It is surely well known to Sotheby’s and Christie’s legal counsel. The two auction houses have just been sued in U.S. The full text of their class-action complaint against Sotheby’s is here. So what does the 1976 California law actually say? You can read the full text of California’s Resale Royalty Act, here (at 986). The provisions of the law and the auction houses’ obligations under it seem clear enough. My own concern about the law is that it takes 5% of the total resale price, not a percentage of the profits.
EQ and the Limits of Audio by TweakHeadz Lab EveryPerson's Guide to The Limits of Audio Newbie Class by Tweak The Cambridge EQ for the UAD collection. This is a full featured multi-band parametric EQ In these wonderful days of audio plugins and supercharged processors,it is tempting to ignore something as simple as EQ, short for "equalization". "But Wait!" The Tweak glares at Newb as he puts on his latex gloves, snapping them loudly. "Class, should I do it?" "No Tweak you might kill him!" Tweak drops the hammer, sends Newb to his seat and resumes his tweakly demeanor. Basic EQ Theory To understand EQ is to understand limits. Like it or not, this is all you have to work with as you put your song together. As you see there is low frequency energy extending way below what we can hear. With Waves Linear phase Bass EQ we'll apply a rather steep resonant rolloff where the bass will peak where I want it around 70 Hz and then get out of the way quick. As you see the result is dramatically conveyed in the screen. There is only one problem. Mr.
Tweakheadz is the #1 site for learning about home and project music studios. Artists sue Christie's and Sotheby's for 'resale royalties' What do New York painter Chuck Close, L.A. artist Laddie John Dill and the estate of L.A. sculptor Robert Graham have in common? They are lead plaintiffs in a pair of class-action lawsuits filed Tuesday against the New York operations of Sotheby's and Christie's, alleging that the auction houses violated the California Resale Royalty Act. The 1977 California statute, a rare attempt in the U.S. to provide visual artists with a financial cut of appreciating artworks they made but no longer own, grants artists 5% of the proceeds from the resale of their artwork under certain conditions. One is that the seller lives in California or the sale occurs in California. Eric M. Close, Dill and Graham's estate are plaintiffs named on both suits. The Wall Street Journal quoted a spokeswoman for Sotheby’s as calling the claim meritless. But both awareness and enforcement of the law have been spotty for years, which means that the art world will be following these proceedings closely. -- Jori Finkel
10 hallmarks of amateur recordings - Hometracked We’ve all experienced it: 3 seconds into a track you’ve never heard, you know instinctively that it was recorded and mixed in someone’s bedroom. Amateur recordings often sound “amateur.” But what differentiates these hometracked opuses from professional recordings? You can learn to recognize and address these traits in your own recordings, and produce more polished, professional mixes: Too much bass: Nothing says amateur mix like a boomy, overpowering bottom-end. See Also: 5 Ways To Improve Your Recordings Today, Record Better Vocals 17 Free VST Plugin Websites ( Free VST Downloads ) ( Free VSTs ) Here are 17 websites where you can get tons of free VST plugins. It may take some time to pick and choose what you want on these sites, but the free sounds are worth the effort. For those who do not know, VST plugins that are virtual instruments. For example: Synth, organ, piano, etc. They can be used with software such as Cubase, FL Studio, Sonar and more. Note: I suggest you come up with a plan right away on how you want to organize these free VST instruments. Follow Hip Hop Makers on Facebook: Here is a great tutorial on installing VST plugins in FL Studio by NFX @ Warbeats.com – Warbeats Tutorial – Installing VST plugins Enjoy these free plugins for fl studio, or what ever music software you are using. Please Share to Help Us Grow! This window will close automatically in 15 seconds. Your support is appreciated and encourages us to do more. Do you sell beats or need a music website? or wait 12s
Boulder Colorado CO Attractions, Event Highlights, Fun Stuff to Do in Boulder County | Boulder Magazine Events Online - Daily Events Calendar - Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery 40th Birthday Ribbon Cutting and Exhibit Opening untitled Producer and songwriter Fraser T Smith has made the unlikely journey from prog rock to grime. With Tinchy Stryder, his broad experience has paid off in the shape of three massive hit singles. Paul Tingen Fraser T Smith in his London studio. With American artists still dominating the hip‑hop/R&B genre, it's gratifying to see artists from different nationalities beating them at their own game. A central role in the making of the album was played by Fraser T Smith, who co‑wrote, arranged, played, mixed and produced many of the songs, including the three above‑mentioned hits. The now 38‑year‑old Fraser T Smith recalls how he took the long and winding road from old‑hippy prog rock to trendy urban youth music. Philosophy Of Everything Smith's MyAudioTonic Studio is based around Pro Tools, but with a 32‑channel Chandler summing mixer and a healthy selection of outboard. 'Jack of all trades' is a modest description for someone who can play, write, arrange, program, engineer, mix and produce.
Comparison of digital audio editors The following tables compare general and technical information among a number of digital audio editors and multitrack recording software. Please see the individual products articles for further information. General[edit] Basic general information about the software: creator/company, license/price etc. Plugin support[edit] The plugin types the software can run natively (without emulation). File format support[edit] The various file types the software can read/write. Notes[edit] Richard Lazzara