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MAY 10 2012

Keep It Twisted!

Shane Berry is a music producer and live performer currently living in Belgrade, Serbia. 


Based in Japan from 2000 - 2011 he performed regularly on the underground techno scene in Tokyo with some of Japan's finest talent. His energetic and legendary live shows in Tokyo for Taico Club and other events at world class clubs such as Womb, Yellow, Module and Ageha have seen him share the stage with artists such as Nathan Fake, Aril Brikha and Dominik Eulberg.

Producer of the notable record “Fillertet 2” on Trapez LTD, a huge underground club hit championed by DJs such as Sven Vath and Richie Hawtin and remixed by Dominik Eulberg and Gabriel Ananda, Shane`s clever arrangements and fat sounds have blown away dance floors around the world. 


We at audioBase.com are very happy to present to you a duo of powerhouse loop-packs from Mr.Berry, both showcasing his bent take on minimal techno.


Nasty, distasteful and definitely no respect for your mother, Glitchy and Twisty does what it says on the tin and then kicks the tin into orbit. The curiously titled Fewler and Roggenart give you all the tools to create twisted and consciousness altering breakdowns and arrangements for your latest floor melting activities. 


http://www.audiobase.com/looppacks/116/Glitchy-and-Twisty


http://www.audiobase.com/looppacks/115/Fewler-and-Roggenart


MAY 1 2012

Drum N' Bass Represents On AudioBase.com

New genres and sub-genres emerge and dissolve, it seems, every day across the modern landscape of electronic music. In the early 90s a movement emerged out of the UK rave scene that showed every sign of being another fly by night movement. Full of ultra fast break-beats,wobbling bass-lines and ragga MCs, Jungle or "Drum n' Bass" was even named like something that was months away from being forgotten. Little did we know…


Now nearly 2 decades since it's emergence, the art-form of "Drum n Bass" music is in full force. A strong niche in the dance music industry, the genre has created some long lasting anthems, serious superstar DJs and powerful labels. Respect.


We at audioBase.com pride ourselves on offering a substantial library of loop-packs for every style of creator. It's about time we had some DnB content, and now we do. Thanks to these killer new loop-packs by audiobase.com user Camden Amen. Massive!


Drum n Bass on audioBase.com ...Amen to that! 


http://www.audiobase.com/looppacks/113/camden-dnb-promo-vol-1


http://www.audiobase.com/looppacks/114/camden-amen-cosmic-pads



APRIL 24 2012

Exlporing "Life Cycles" With Rennie Foster.

Here at audioBase.com we take great pride in offering an opportunity for up and coming creators to showcase their work alongside some of the most renown professional producers in a wide variety of genres and niche industries. 


One such artist is Rennie Foster, the man behind the underground anthem "Devil's Water" and a string of important releases and remixes on modern house and techno labels such as Rebirth and Thoughtless as well as a back catalog on classic labels like Synewave and F-Communications. Rennie's new loop pack "Life Cycles" is a selection of tools to inspire track makers with an interest in the deeper side of dance-floor oriented electronic music. We had a chance to ask Mr.Foster a few questions and get some insight into his musical life cycle. 


Most people know you for the track Devil's Water, what was it like having a track gain so much popularity across so many different genres?


It was interesting and also rewarding. I was coming from a very underground, Detroit Techno oriented sort of scene and having DJs like James Holden, Sasha and James Zabiela champion one of my songs so heavily was really surprising, not to mention licensing it to DJs like Trentmoller.


Yes, it is note-worthy that you have made many records for Detroit labels even though you are from the West Coast of Canada originally. What are your favourite releases so far?


Well doing the record "La Defense" for Laurent Garnier's label, F-Communications, was a personal triumph. My record "Origin of Species" on the classic Synewave label and I guess "Subject Tokyo" on DJ Bone's Subject Detroit label as well. Oh, and can't forget "Falling Skyward" on the Detroit imprint "Teknotika" … another classic label. I guess those are my most personal releases. 


You have also done a lot of remix work, any stand-outs?


Remixing Swayzak was a big deal for me because I really respect their work. Also remixing the Orlando Voorn and Juan Atkins classic "Infiniti - Game One" and mixes I have done for John Beltran, DJ 3000 and Gerald Mitchell of Underground Resistance.


So what was the inspiration behind "Life Cycles"?


It is a set of tools meant to inspire creators interested in the type of sounds I am using and playing. Deep, melodic, but with some dance-floor power basically, that's what I am about. I also kept in mind to present loops that can be dropped into a DJ or Ableton type set "as-is" or can be manipulated and twisted into people's own, unique productions.


http://www.audiobase.com/looppacks/112/Rennie-Foster--Life-Cycles


Thanks very much for your time Rennie. We at audioBase.com are really looking forward to more great releases and loop packs in the near future!


http://www.audiobase.com/artists/50490/Rennie-Foster



APRIL 4 2012

Swollen Beats For AudioBase.com Members

Swollen Members, Canada's premier hard core hip-hop act, has been a major force in the rap game for well over a decade. 


Winners of multiple Juno Awards already, the group was nominated this year for their newest album "Dagger Mouth". 


The unmistakable Swollen Members sound is largely due to the incredible production of Rob the Viking, a proven master of the hip-hop beat creation game.


Using both samples and a vast collection of vintage, analog studio gear Rob creates contrasting layers of dark funk both organic and otherworldly at the same time. His signature tracks are intense and focused, creating an ideal soundscape for genius level MCs Mad Child and Prevail's rapid fire vocal delivery.


Check out Rob the Viking's audioBase.com loop-pack "Exiled Beats Vol.1" to get some of his signature studio alchemy into your own creations. Guaranteed to inspire, these loops are crafted from the same raw materials as Swollen Members have been building with since day one. 

A "must have" loop-pack from another industry heavyweight ...that's just how we do it at audioBase.com.  


http://www.audiobase.com/looppacks/111/Rob-the-Viking-Exiled-Beats-Vol-1


MARCH 19 2012

Get Our FREE App ...Loops On The Go!

Mix loops & use this App's built-in drum machines to jam along to the beat! This FREE Music Performance App from audioBase.com contains 8 songs and 8 drum kits you can play in real time to create your own musical arrangements.

Using a simple "MPC" inspired interface, this App provides 8 trigger buttons per song or drum kit. Each trigger pad comes pre-loaded with a loop or sound you can play in real time to create your own compositions.

Created from loops and drum hits that are available at audioBase.com, use the audioBase.com Sample Player to check out some of the hot loops available in audioBase.com's sample loop library.

Please note: The audioBase.com Sample Player app does not actually load loops from audioBase.com, it's intended as a fun and FREE way to play with some of the loops from our collection.

Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, this app is a lot of fun … you'll be banging out cool arrangements in no time with the audioBase.com Sample Player.

Get it at the Apple App Store!


MARCH 8 2012

Exploring Deep Space With Jay Douglas

Featured artist Jay Douglas discusses his "Space Beats" loop pack.

Since our rebirth as a quality source for user generated loops we have seen some really amazing contributions from beat creators just like you!

One of those that stands out is audioBase.com featured artist Jay Douglas with his amazing "Space Beats" loop pack. A well known Canadian DJ with residencies stretching to Portland, Oregon, Jay looks to be on a course toward making a mark in the world of dance music production. We called him up in his Vancouver studio and decided to get to know him a little better!

Jason what was the inspiration behind "Space Beats"?

Early morning space cartoon adventures from the late 70's/early 80's. Those have always captivated me.

You are well known as a house music DJ, why is "Space Beats" more of an IDM type project? Or is it?

It's true, I am a house dj, but when it comes to creating music, I can be all over the place. 

What is next on your agenda? Any more loop packs in the near future?

Next I am actually working on putting out some house tracks. I'm quite shy about what I produce and also a perfectionist, ( which I'm learning NOT to be ), so it's taken me some time to get to a point where I feel comfortable showing people my work, but the time has come!I'm also getting very busy with dj gigs at the moment which I'm jazzed about. I will for sure do more loop packs. They are great little projects that let you sort of tell a story. Like little concept bundles.

What do you think about audioBase.com?

I think Audiobase is awesome! It's a great place for someone completely independant (like myself) to make their work available to people online. When more and more people catch on, it will be a great place to grab super cheap, high quality sounds. I say GO AUDIOBASE!

Thanks Jay!

Well there you have it ...exploration of deep space from an audioBase.com user just like you! Now go check "Space Beats" and get some interplanetary inspiration for your next musical mission to Mars!


FEBRUARY 16 2012

50 Free Loops! ...You're Welcome!

Get 50 Free Loops in our new Promo Pack!

http://www.audiobase.com/create-account

At audioBase.com, it's easy to find loops to use in your productions by music industry professionals, underground creators and users just like you. 

Our content covers a wide variety of genres from Techno and Dance Music, Hip-Hop and Urban to live instrumentation played by session musicians and everything in between. 

To get you started we have decided to give away a free pack of 50 top quality loops! That's right…absolutely free (no this is not an infomercial)...But wait!…There's more!

Well… actually there isn't, but a free pack of 50 loops from some of our best featured artists is surely enough to get excited about! We’ve picked a wide range of loop styles in order to reflect our huge variety of content. Regardless of genre, each chosen loop was carefully considered and is valuable for any style of producer. Slice it up, tweak it, effect it and manipulate it…make it yours!

From the drumming skills of Stuart Sweeney and warm flute passages from Justin Martin to acoustic guitar and congas, the live studio elements shine. Check out the gritty, urban sounds of U-Tern's b-boy beats and bass working right alongside futuristic tech-funk from artists like Torul, Rennie Foster and renowned UK techno legend Paul Mac.

This Promo Pack is FREE for anyone who signs up for an account at audioBase.com, so tell your friends to get on it! Already a member? Well you’re in luck; it’s also available to you! Log in and check your downloads, it's there waiting for you to start creating!

So get started with our free Sampler pack. You’ll be hooked...and this is just the tip of the audioBase.com iceberg!



JANUARY 31 2012

We Know You "Like" Us!

Check out our new audioBase.com page on Facebook and "like" us! 


Not only will we keep you up to date with what's happening with all things audioBase.com, we will also have lots of special deals, coupons, and contest info to share with you and your friends and fans. 

Got something to say? We want to hear from you! Post your comments on our wall and let us know what you think about the new look of audioBase.com. Interact with us and other fans, and share your comments and even reviews of specific loop packs and/or artists!

Maybe you have used some audioBase.com loops in a new track? Why not share it on our wall? Get feedback from other audioBase.com users including many music industry pros! 

Share the audioBase.com Facebook page with your friends and invite them to "like" us too! 

We are also on Twitter! Follow us for Twitter specific deals and contests too.


So follow us, like us, or better, both and let's grow the audioBase social community together!


JANUARY 24 2012

Let The World Know!

Not only can you download some of the coolest loops on the planet directly from our site to your studio you can also create your own loops, upload them, and sell them to your adoring fan-base.


…Of course you already know this. …But wait! There's more!

Reviewing the loop packs you have purchased is a great way to let people know what's hot …and what's not. Got an opinion on a particular pack? Is there an artist that you just have to have every loop they have ever made? It's a great way to give props where you think they are due. Perhaps an audioBase.com loop ended up in your massive hit track? Let the world know about it.


Reading the reviews is a great way to get another perspective on what loop packs might be up your alley and of course what might not be what you are looking for. Either way it's all about communication and interaction. We want to know what you think …so don't be shy!


JANUARY 3 2012

Welcome To Techno City!

The world of techno production is a constant changing landscape and audioBase.com is no stranger to navigating this constantly changing musical terrain. New names are all the rage and often forgotten about in such a short span of time, sometimes it all tends to seem a little ...temporary? 


But temporary it is not.

Since the techno genre rose from the sparse and unlikely landscape of Detroit in the late 80's it has become to represent all that is underground, forward thinking and downright futuristic about electronic music. Taking the blueprint from the minimalism of Kraftwerk and the interplanetary funk of Parliament / Funkadelic and then adding the DJ element from Chicago's House scene just a few hours away "Techno City" was born.

Most of the names change like seasons, that is true, but there are some who endure through a refusal to succumb to the many trends that shape the sound, or in some cases the uncanny ability to adapt, yet retain something unique and recognizable consistently. 

audioBase.com just happens to have a direct line into the elusive world of this elite micro-industry and as a result has on offer a vast array of loops from some of the genre's most respected pioneers and ground breaking producers.
  • Paul Mac, one of the UK techno sounds true vets has shown time and again he is the real deal with huge records on classic labels such as "Primate" and his own imprint "Stimulus".
  • Steve Stoll, one of the cornerstone figures of driving American techno and the man behind the classic label "Proper".
  • Derrick Thompson aka DJ Drivetrain, the underdog from Detroit responsible for the classic deep end label "Soiree". 
Not to mention names like Torul who perhaps you haven't heard of but is a giant in Eastern Europe or Tokyo/Canada's Rennie Foster responsible for the emo-club anthem "Devil's Water" that crossed genre borders to such an extreme it was truly remarkable.

With those names and many others, audioBase.com has the authentic goods when it comes to real techno music for techno people. If that is your area of interest then perhaps it's time to open the doors of your studio and get a little help from some of the long-time players in the game.