Just posting some raw shots of my studio as it gets ready to take on projects...
Enjoy!
Cy
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
For Musicians, Music Fans and Just About Everybody. A Must Read
If you're a musician/artist, you will DEFINITELY relate to this and see yourself in it.
If you're a music fan and if you simply read this from my post, this is the current state we musicians are in.
It's quite a long read. VERY gloomy but it definitely paints a picture of how we as musicians are struggling now trying to make ends meet being an artist.
http://thequietus.com/articles/06318-how-the-music-industry-is-killing-music-...
Cy
Friday, May 27, 2011
Awesome Deals For Music Producers
Here's a quick one for all you musicians waiting for a good deal.
Ableton is slashing 33% off!!! For the full version, suite and even partner instruments! May 31-June 2
Ableton.com
on the refill front, Sonic Reality is giving their refills for only 10 bucks a pop for a very limited time (one weekend to be exact)
http://www.esoundz.com/news1.php?nbr=6005?refcode=MD2011PH
Enjoy! Hope you have some cash saved up! I'm still thinking if I'd bag anything coz I just spent on refills just last week :(
Cy
My Alter Ego
As most of you know, doing music as silverfilter goes into doing music with varying styles as you may have observed from my very laid back Devotion tracks, to my very housey tunes. But for my deeper Techno stuff, i decided to go with the name Cyril S, which is of course, my real name.
Before I used silverfilter, I decided really to go with the name Cyril but due to having the same name as with a friend of mine, Cyril Y of Groovenation, I simply tried to avoid the similarity and came up with silverfilter.
But for production purposes at this point in my life, I guess it's just right to bring it out and use my name but more for as I said, techno and minimal tech stuff. All the rest would be under silverfilter. I just want to mix things up a bit.
With that, my latest release under my friends over at Deeper Manila is out already :)
Enjoy!
Cy
Monday, May 16, 2011
Making Arabian Sounding Tunes
Some tips if you're starting from scratch:
1. Do a quick google search on the usual instruments they use at least you can target which sounds you can look for like sound fonts, refills, etc. - There's a strong percussive element in Arabian sounds as well as strings and flutes.
2. Do a youtube search for those instruments and familiarize yourself with how they sound and play. This will add to the "authenticity" of the sound you're trying to make.
3. One thing I noticed and applied was that you can even use a basic string patch off the reason sound library! The key is to properly use the arabic scale to produce the lines. (of course google for the scale as well)
Enjoy!
Cy
Monday, May 9, 2011
Latest release on French Label
Hi guys and gals!
Very busy this week so I'll be posting rarely. Biggest client for work is here so I'm tuned in 100%! :)
Anyway, just a short update. I just received word on my latest release on French Label Stereo Fly Records and here it is
http://www.junodownload.com/products/julienne-groove/1743449-02/
It is currently a Juno exclusive but it will be available all over by the end of the month! Hopefully by then my latest breaks tune on UK label Acidphonic will be out as well!
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
God bless
Cy
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