Here’s a fresh Dubspot tutorial from myself & my good buddy Lil Shiftee. Together we breakdown my Z2 Mercy routine for Native Instruments.
I’m also giving away my custom Maschine MKII Mapping used in the routine RIGHT HERE.
To find out more about my new Traktor routine, check out this interview I did with Dubspot. I discuss my creative process, my appreciation for Fabio, and how I go about getting exercise.
Dubspot: DJ Shiftee Exclusive Interview + New Routine!
I’m playing in 3 of my favorite cities in the world this weekend: Denver, Austin, and the Internet. Before I give you the full rundown, here’s what happened the last 2 times I played in Denver:
THIS WEEKEND
Boom goes the dynamite! I’m playing at the Webster Hall BASSment this Saturday in NYC for the Dubspot Presents series. I promise to wear a good hat.
Here’s my set from the last time I played this party:
Shiftee – Live at Webster Hall 10.15.11 by Bassment Saturdays
Mixtape alert! My new SXSW promo mix + interview just dropped over at the tastemaking Media Contender website. Read about the effects of caffeinated chewing gum and the exact sandwich I’d concoct for YOU. Check out both the mix and interview here:
DJ Shiftee Interview & SXSW Mix for Media Contender
Here’s my description of the mix: “A varied array of some of my favorite 140bpm bass music jams. We’ve got my own music, music from friends, xxxclusives (cue Funkmaster Flex Bomp Drop), set staples, dubstep, 4×4, hip hop, and grime (if you can’t tell from the track list, I’ve become grime-obsessed), all put together with no regard for human decency. I do horrible things to these songs. Horrible, horrible things.”
And don’t forget to check me out at SXSW!
Austin, here I come!
3/14 -
Dubspot DJ/Producer Education Sessions
Gear Expo @ Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701-4121
5pm-5:45pm
More Info – http://blog.dubspot.com/dubspot-sxsw-2012-edu-sessions/
3/15 -
SXSW Bassrush Circle Showcase
Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex
1156 Hargrave Street
Austin, TX 78702
8pm-2am
More Info – http://nightculture.com/events/sxsw-bassrush-circle-showcase/
Other Acts – Andy C, Flux Pavilion, Dirty Phonics, Cookie Monsta, Crizzly, Tittsworth, Mista Jam
3/16
SUB.MISSION X SXSW
Barcelona Club
209 E. 6th St.
Austin, TX
1pm-7pm
More Info – http://subdotmission.com/events/submission-sxsw
Other Acts: Plastician, DJG, Distal, Chrissy Murderbot, Kush Arora, Juakali, Ishe, Coult45, Cacheflowe
3/17 -
Dubspot DJ/Producer Education Sessions
Gear Expo @ Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701-4121
4pm-4:45pm
More Info – http://blog.dubspot.com/dubspot-sxsw-2012-edu-sessions/
I’m hitting you in your ears and your brain, son!
1 – NEW CLUSTER MAG MIX: Your Ears
Cluster Mag has just released a brand new mix from yours truly (“yours truly” is me, Shiftee, for those unfamiliar with the parlance of our times). The mix “Crossed Signals” is easily my most laid back and least frantic effort to date. Moreover, it’s all based around Hip Hop!
Grab the mix here: Cluster Mix Series 008: DJ Shiftee
“Shiftee has built us a mix that privileges deep, thoughtful immersion over dancefloor hedonism, teasing us with flashes of turntablism throughout the 52-minute journey.” – Cluster Mag
2 – NEW DUBSPOT TUTORIAL: Your Brain
Learn about the most nerdy concept I know in Traktor: LED Mapping & Modifiers:
For more tips, tricks, music, technology news, class, and more, check out the Dubspot Blog.
I just dropped a new routine for Dubspot. The video is the first part of a three part series, which you can find more information about HERE.
My official statement on the routine:
“This is a routine I put together for my recent appearance on the legendary Rinse FM (big shouts to DJ Wonder for having me on!). It’s meant to show my softer side. Yes, you may know me for my manly feats of strength and untapped primal aggression on delicatessen waiting lines. When you think Shiftee, you probably think of a brute force who opens jars, lifts heavy boxes, and attends the gym regularly (big shouts to my trainer Sergi for keeping me toned!). But there’s more to me. I take long walks on the beach. I gaze wistfully at setting suns and old people. I once watched a trailer for The Notebook and felt something deep inside (it was indigestion, but still). Please watch the following video, and get to know the real me. – Forever Yours, Shiftee”
