Innovations in Transformative Music & Media
Kelly Beckett of G4′s Attack of the Show features the Beat Thang and a few other great products at NAMM 2012 in Anaheim, California. As she mentions, Beat Thang won DJzone DJ Magazine’s Crystal Disc Award for Best DJ Innovation of 2011-2012. Congrats, guys!!
Supernova will.i.am comes HARD with this monster track produced by Dallas Austin on the Beat Thang. Superstars J-Lo and the immortal Mick Jagger get in on the fun in this action-packed video. “This BEAT is so HARD!”
The Beat Thang Mobile Music Production Studio comes with everything you need to make your own original Hip Hop, Dance, Pop, Dubstep, Industrial or Electronic music productions.
Loaded with over 3,000 original, professionally mastered sounds, a sampler with waveform editing, built-in effects, chromatic keypads, and a fully portable rugged design, the Beat Thang simplifies professional music production down to its core by providing you with all the tools you need to make high-quality, radio-ready, club-friendly music right out of the box.
Developed by musicians for musicians, the Beat Thang reimagines the production experience in a way that lets any music enthusiast – beginner or pro – make music the way its meant to be made – in the moment. Everything about the Beat Thang interface has been streamlined, saving you valuable time while never compromising on features or functionality.
Create original songs in a matter of minutes with access to the sounds that the world’s top producers have been using and keeping secret for years. Use the Beat Thang’s sampler to record your own sounds, or import your own sample library to increase the size of your musical toolbox. Integrate the Beat Thang into your professional studio setup or digital audio workstation with Beat Thang Virtual companion software. Use the hardware as a controller for Beat Thang Virtual, as a standalone device, or unplug and take your fully portable Beat Thang into the streets where inspiration really happens.
Never before have musicians been offered so many ways to produce professional music with one device. If you’re a veteran, the Beat Thang has the versatility and uncompromising quality you demand. If you’re new to the game, the Beat Thang offers unprecedented ease of use and portability.
The playing field is officially leveled. The Beat Thang is here.
To Learn More About The Beat Thang by Dallas Austin visit BeatThang.com
For the Latest Beat Thang News visit The Beat Thang Blog
For Product Tutorials, Production Tips and Songwriting Workshops, visit LearnBeatThang.com
Delicious, homemade food, and farm fresh ingredients share the spotlight with the best live musicians in Detroit at M’s Gathering Place.
Located at 32293 Ford Road (between Venoy and Merriman) in Garden City, Michigan, M’s Gathering Place delivers a unique menu highlighting tasty, family recipes, made with the freshest fixings at surprisingly affordable prices. “I felt the community needed a place where we could come and listen to great music, and enjoy a good meal in a nice, clean, family atmosphere,” says owner Mary Hauk, a lifelong Michigander.
Mary has owned and operated Mary’s Farm Market and Farm in nearby Canton, Michigan since 1993. The selections at M’s Gathering Place feature fresh seasonal produce straight from Mary’s farm, or purchased from her network of local Michigan farmers whenever possible. “Whatever we don’t grow on our family farms, we’re able to bring in from other Michigan farms when it’s in season,” Hauk says. “That makes a world of difference when it comes to flavor.”
The “always fresh” aesthetic applies to the restaurant’s meats and seafood as well. The best cuts of beef and pork are prepared daily in house to ensure top quality. Whitefish, salmon and farm-raised catfish are flown in, and filleted right in the spacious kitchen. Homemade breads, sauces, salad dressings and pizza dough are also prepared at the restaurant. Many of the items on the menu like the mouth-watering beef stroganoff, and the juicy London Broil are adapted from family recipes.
On weekends, the main course at M’s is the stellar live music. Detroit is home to some of the most talented musicians in the world, and M’s Gathering Place features the best soul, R&B, jazz and blues players the Motor City has to offer. The entertainment lineup includes many recipients and nominees of the prestigious Detroit Music Awards. Local and international favorites like Detroit blues princess Thornetta Davis, Big Will (formerly of The Sun Messengers) and his hot new band 360 Degrees, soul legend Dave Hamilton, acoustic guitar virtuosos Wayne Gerard and Sean Blackman, world music phenoms Zap Toro, Detroit funkateer Nadir and soul songstress L’Renee are just a few of the amazing artists who grace the stage at M’s.
“I don’t think there is another place on Detroit’s Westside that offers the quality music that we feature here at M’s,” Hauk sings. Live music is featured on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Other amenities at M’s include online ordering, 14 large screen televisions for Detroit’s sports lovers, a fine variety of craft and commercial beers, wines and spirits, and free wi-fi. Dine-in and carry out are available.
M’s Gathering Place opened for business Thursday, July 22, 2010. A grand opening celebration will be held Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 with live music all day both days.
Music technology leaders Beat Kangz Electronics (BKE) and Grammy Award winning producer Rockwilder have announced an innovative strategic partnership that will empower music producers and artists through the promotion of BKE’s desktop music production software Beat Thang Virtual on RocBattle.com, the #1 beat battle and beat sales website on the Internet.
Beat Thang Virtual provides the fastest, easiest way to produce professional dance, urban and hip hop music for veteran and novice users alike. Loaded with over 3000 sounds, a sampler, 16-track sequencer, digital FX and waveform editing, Beat Thang Virtual software makes beat making accessible by turning any Mac or PC into an easy to use music production station.
Over the last 17 years Rockwilder has produced major hits for artists like Jay-z, Beyonce, Lil Kim, Method Man, Redman, Lil Wayne and many others. The multi-platinum record selling producer is currently using Beat Thang Virtual as his primary music production system on his production of upcoming releases by emcee Redman and the queen of hip hop soul, Mary J. Blige as well as other projects. Rockwilder is also the producer of the new 50 Cent single “Do You Think About Me” from the 2009 LP Before I Self Destruct (Shady/Aftermath Records).
“I’m damn near doing all of Method Man’s new record with Beat Thang Virtual,” said Rockwilder (born Dana Stinson). “The sounds are so good, I haven’t even loaded my own sounds yet.” In addition to the native sound library, Beat Thang Virtual allows producers to import their own sounds for use in the desktop software’s intuitive interface.
“We are excited that someone with such talent and so many classic records is having fun and making hits with our product,” said Aja Emmanuel, president of the Nashville-based Beat Kangz Electronics.
On RocBattle.com, artists and producers meet to buy and sell beats, and producers “battle” by pitting their best tracks against one another with users voting to determine the winner. All customers who purchase Beat Thang Virtual will receive a free exclusive membership to RocBattle.com, and a copy of Rockwilder’s video Sell More Beats Online: What Every Producer or Beat Seller Should Know About How To Be Successful Selling Beats Online.
According to Emmanuel, the pairing is a win for customers as well. “Partnering with RocBattle.com will immediately empower our customers,” he said. “They will not only have the tools to create their music, but an outlet through which to sell it.”
Rockwilder agrees. “For the price of the Beat Thang Virtual software and all that it has to offer, I feel it can be a tool to empower artists and producers to make a mark in the music industry without spending thousands of dollars to do it.”
A common mission for both companies is to provide up and coming artists and producers with the professional tools needed to create and promote their music. In that spirit, the partnership also announces the KANG OF ALL BATTLES, a contest where one artist and one producer will win over $30,000 in cash and prizes.
The two winners each receive $10,000 cash, a full-page ad in XXL Magazine, a custom Beat Thang hardware unit, tickets for two to the BET Hip Hop Honors, their own Beat Kangz PLAYA THANG iPhone APP, a photo shoot, image consulting, graphic design, their winning track on an upcoming Beat Kangz mixtape, and an all expense paid trip to Nashville for a meeting with industry heavyweights like Rockwilder, Beat Kangz board member, producer Bob Ezrin (Jay-Z, Nine Inch Nails, Pink Floyd) and The Beat Kangz. The top artist will also receive a song produced by Rockwilder.
An industry panel will pick the top five producers and top five artists. Two runners up will receive free Beat Thang hardware units and a spot on an upcoming Beat Kangz mixtape. All entrants must use the Beat Thang or Beat Thang Virtual to create their tracks so the playing field is level. Producers must only use Beat Thang sounds. Artists may use original Beat Thang beats, presets, or monthly Rockwilder beatz. “No one has an advantage because of money or status,” says Emmanuel. “Straight Skill, Creativity and Hustle will determine who wins THE KANG OF ALL BATTLES!”
THE BEAT THANG is a powerful, portable music production station. Loaded with functionality and flexibility, THE BEAT THANG boasts a unique combination of features, quality and style that are unsurpassed by any product in the music technology universe.
Nashville-based independent manufacturer Beat Kangz Electronics heralds the next age in music creation with The Beat Thang Music Production System scheduled for retail release in Summer 2009.
Beat Kangz Electronics LLC Presents a special Interactive Demonstration of
The Beat Thang Mobile Music Production System
OCTOBER 31, 2011
Two demonstration sessions:
1pm – 4pm
6pm – 9pm
The Metroplex Room at
Submerge Distribution
3000 East Grand Boulevard
Detroit MI 48202
***LIMITED SPACE – RSVP REQUIRED***
This invitation-only event will introduce Detroit’s elite producers, DJs, studio owners and artists to the Beat Thang Mobile Music Production Studio.
Reavis L. Mitchell is a music producer from Nashville, Tennessee. As chief technology officer and co-founder of Beat Kangz Electronics, LLC, Reavis helped conceive and design the Beat Thang and Beat Thang Virtual Mobile Music Production System.
During this interactive seminar, Reavis will demonstrate the Beat Thang as a production and performance tool, and discuss the technical features of the hardware and software. He’ll also explain the sound design techniques used to create the products, and offer insight into how three young music producers founded their own music technology company, and brought their first products to market.
***LIMITED SPACE – RSVP REQUIRED***
To RSVP please contact Nadir Omowale at 615-473-4792 or email jno@eapro.net
For more information about The Beat Thang visit http://BeatThang.com/
***The Beat Thang Mobile Music Production Studio comes with everything you need to make your own original Hip Hop, Dance, Pop, Dubstep, Industrial or Electronic music productions.
***Loaded with over 3,000 original, professionally mastered sounds, a sampler with waveform editing, built-in effects, chromatic keypads, and a fully portable rugged design, the Beat Thang simplifies professional music production down to its core by providing you with all the tools you need to make high-quality, radio-ready, club-friendly music right out of the box.
***Developed by musicians for musicians, the Beat Thang reimagines the production experience in a way that lets any music enthusiast, beginner or pro, make music the way its meant to be made – in the moment. Everything about the Beat Thang interface has been streamlined, saving you valuable time while never compromising on features or functionality.
