Read about Chris Liebing's complicated DJ setup

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From an interview conducted by Lessthan3:

"I work with two computers that are linked via ethernet cable. One runs Traktor, which is the master clock, and one runs Ableton. I'm using an Allen & Heath Xone:92 with sends and returns, so I have four channels coming out of Traktor. I have Maschine running as a plugin in Ableton, and I control that with another controller. And I have the internal effects of Ableton running, as well as external effects via Traktor. It's all automatically synced, and some people try to give me sh*t about it, but it has to be for the way I play."

Who cares about beat matching when DJs have this at their disposal.

You can read the whole interview from the Lessthan3 site.

OWSLA Tour Prep: Music From Birdy Nam Nam, Jack Beats, Monsta

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The OWSLA Tour is fast approaching Canada and you need some beats to familiarize yourself with the various DJs that are apart of this fantastic tour:

Birdy Nam Nam - 'Geto Bird Mix':

Here's the associated video that explains the birth of the 'Geto Bird Mix'

Jack Beats - 'Progression Mix':

This 35 minute mix combines tracks from their previous work along with their new album that is due to come out on Dec 9th.

Monsta - 'Monsta EP':

The Monsta EP, just released by OWSLA, is the Monsta's introduction to the world of EDM and the reception has been warm so far. With hits like 'Holdin' On' and full remix support by the likes of Skrillex, Nero, Dillon Francis, Alvin RIsk , and Kill Paris - this trio are ready to make a big impression in their Canadian debut.

With so many interesting and diverse acts apart of the the OWSLA Tour this Fall it's going to be an event that you don't want to miss.

November 7th - Vancouver, Celebrities Nightclub - Kill the Noise, Jack Beats
November 8th - Calgary, Flames Central - Kill the Noise, Jack Beats
November 11th - Ottawa, Mansion Nightclub - Birdy Nam Nam, MONSTA, Nick Thayer
November 13th - London, London Music Hall - Birdy Nam Nam, MONSTA, Nick Thayer
November 14th - Toronto, Wrongbar - Birdy Nam Nam, MONSTA, Nick Thayer
November 15th - Montreal, SAT - Kill the Noise, Birdy Nam Nam, MONSTA, Nick Thayer

Rusko will release all of his music for free

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As reported by Mixmag:

"Both of Rusko's albums have been released on Diplo's Mad Decent label but now the UK dubstepper's contract with the imprint is up. A spokesman for Rusko said: "He finished his deal [with Mad Decent] and rather than renew it, or find another label, he's decided to self-release for free to fans with the aim of getting his music out there widely to the max amount of people in the easiest way possible."

All of the real money in EDM nowadays is by playing live shows. Rusko and Pretty Lights know this fact and soon everyone else will follow along.

(Source: Mixmag)